The Honest Pod

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You’ve stumbled across The Honest Pod with Karrie Garcia! Her hope is to create a safe space to share stories that foster healing, hope, and the honesty needed to live free and fully alive. As a pastor, author, and CEO, Karrie Garcia has been inspiring change in others by sharing her journey to freedom. Karrie is not afraid to wade through deep waters, because she has seen firsthand how God’s redemptive purpose for our lives does not begin once we’re free from pain, rather it stems directly from that pain. Listen as she shares honestly & creates space for others to engage in heart restoration.

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Episode 118: Q & A Part 2 with Cathy Loerzel & Shara Photias

May 14 2024 58 mins  
Another fun Question and Answer with Karrie, Cathy, and Shara. In today's episode, they answer the question about seeking healing and restoration in relationships with parents who deny past trauma. The hosts emphasize the importance of doing the inner work before engaging in conversations with parents, as well as the possibility of healing without their acknowledgment. They als

Episode 117: Bold Women, Bruised Hearts with Dr. Christy Bauman

Apr 23 2024 68 mins  
Today Karrie talks with Dr. Christy Bauman as they discuss her book 'Her Rights' and the importance of women embracing their true voice and identity. Dr. Christy explores the concept of rites of passage and how they can help women navigate different seasons of life. The conversation touches on themes of vulnerability, belonging, and the cost of being vulnerable. Dr. Bauman

Episode 116: Q & A with Cathy Loerzel and Shara Photias

Apr 15 2024 42 mins  
Today's episode is a fun one! We decided to join forces with Cathy and Shara to have a fun Question and Answer time! Together they explore the idea that religion can be used to avoid dealing with personal issues and instead focus on external behaviors and approval. They also discuss the dangers of using religion as a way to earn God's love and belonging, rather than experie

Episode 115: Truth in a “tolerant” world

Apr 09 2024 42 mins  
In this special episode, Karrie discusses the importance of truth in our lives and how it sets us free. She emphasizes the need to move beyond surface-level faith and dive into the complexity and nuance of our stories. Karrie explores the disorientation of truth in a fallen world and the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding us towards truth. She encourages listeners to confront false

Episode 114: How Your Story Impacts Your Emotions; Fawn Response with Cathy Loerzel

Apr 02 2024 58 mins  
In today's episode, Karrie and Kathy discuss the concept of fawning as a coping mechanism is introduced, highlighting the tendency to please others in order to feel safe. The fear of confrontation and the importance of maintaining autonomy in relationships are also discussed. This conversation explores the concept of fawning and its impact on vulnerability. It delves into child

Episode 113: How Your Story Impact Your Emotions: Freeze Response with Cathy Loerzel

Mar 26 2024 61 mins  
In this episode, Karrie and Cathy explore the concept of freeze or fawn responses and how they can manifest in different ways, such as feeling stuck or numbing oneself. They also delve into the role of the amygdala in triggering these responses and how our individual stories shape our reactions. Understanding these responses can help us navigate and heal from past traumas. This con

Episode 112: How Your Story Impacts Your Emotions: Fight or Flight w/Cathy Loerzel

Mar 19 2024 53 mins  
In this conversation, Karrie and Cathy discuss the fight and flight responses and how they are influenced by personal experiences and childhood trauma. They share their own phobias and experiences with fight and flight, highlighting the importance of understanding the context in which these responses occur. They emphasize the need for compassion and self-reflection when dealing wit

Episode 111: How Your Story Impacts Your Emotions with Cathy Loerzel

Mar 12 2024 61 mins  
In this conversation, Karrie Garcia and Kathy Loerzel explore the role of the amygdala and hippocampus in regulating emotions and reactions. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding one's own story and tending to the inner child to address reactive behaviors. Overall, they emphasize the need for self-awareness and self-compassion in navigating emotions and re

Episode 110: How Our Stories Impact the Way We Love: Attachment Styles with Shara Photias

Feb 27 2024 66 mins  
Join Shara and Karrie as they delve into attachment styles and how they impact self-love, love for God, and love for others. The three main attachment styles discussed are anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, and disorganized attachment. In this conversation, Karrie Garcia discusses her experiences with attachment styles and the impact they had on her relationships. She shares

Episode 109: How Our Stories Impact the Way We Love: Others with Shara Photias

Feb 20 2024 63 mins  
In this episode, they explore how our personal stories and biases impact the way we love others. They emphasize the importance of challenging our biases and creating a safe space for people to share their stories. The conversation highlights the need to love others without judgment and to allow the Holy Spirit to lead people to repentance through kindness. They explore the challeng