Not All Shame Is the Same: How to Heal the Wounds You Can’t See

19/05/2025 31 min Episodio 38
Not All Shame Is the Same: How to Heal the Wounds You Can’t See

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SEASON 3, EPISODE 10Welcome to Backstage with Randy Phillips - a lighthearted dialogue meant to inspire every heart and home to live a life of purpose. ABOUT THIS EPISODEIn this powerful Backstage with Randy Phillips season finale, bestselling author, podcaster, and former divorce attorney Toni Nieuwhof shares her journey from toxic shame to true healing—and how even the most impressive résumé can hide deep emotional pain. With honesty, humor, and faith, Tony opens up about:• Her marriage struggles with Carey Nieuwhof• The lie of performance-based identity• How shame shaped her parenting and faith• Practical steps to heal through counseling, EMDR, and spiritual practices• A beautiful breath prayer that’s helped her experience God’s love daily Whether you’re battling feelings of worthlessness, overachieving to feel accepted, or questioning your value, this conversation will bring freedom, clarity, and hope.  STAY CONNECTED• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifefamilymedia/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeAustin• Apple Podcasts: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/randy-phillips/1618265626• Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/artist/13KLcr7XlewPs2Xva58AgU Connect With Pastor Randy: https://www.instagram.com/randypcd/ Connect With Toni: https://toninieuwhof.com/ #ToxicShame #ChristianHealing #BeLoved#TonyNewhoff #BackstagePodcast #MarriageHealing#FaithOverPerformance #HealingJourney #LovedByGod TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Welcome to the Season Finale  00:28 – Meet Tony Newhoff: Lawyer, Pastor’s Wife, Believer  01:55 – The Unusual Call to Divorce Law  03:12 – The Story Behind “Before You Split”  04:24 – A Marriage Restored After Nearly Giving Up  06:00 – Should Every Marriage Be Saved?  07:29 – How the Church Can Support Women Better  09:02 – Helping People Love Being Home  10:24 – The Home Environment and Family Climate  11:09 – Why Counseling Belongs in the Church  12:46 – Bringing Christ’s Light into Therapy  14:06 – The Resume That Masked Deep Shame  15:14 – The Hidden Pain of Childhood Abuse  16:45 – From Self-Sufficiency to Healing  18:07 – How Shame Shaped Her Parenting  20:00 – When Independence Feels Like Isolation  21:38 – Hope for Women Battling Shame  23:10 – Tools That Helped Tony Heal  24:02 – Shame, Genesis, and the Voice of the Enemy  25:34 – Shame Revealed Slowly Over Time  27:10 – Timeline of Healing and God’s Faithfulness  28:04 – Meditative Prayer Practice on God’s Love  29:03 – Breath Prayer: “Be Loved / Beloved”  30:09 – Why This Practice Has Changed Her Life  30:48 – Closing Words and Blessing Music: Alive - Instrumental by Lone WavesLicensed through Musicbed (License Code: MB01IPNQAEO0FGD)