Trust, Trauma, and Transformation: Karen Hall on Living with Heart

17/08/2025 48 min Episodio 88

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What happens when trauma collides with trust—and God shows up in the middle of it all?In this deeply moving conversation, Kathryn McAdam sits down with Karen Hall—globally known as the “Queen of Empathy,” publicist, publisher, producer, bestselling author, and CEO of Momentum. From her premature birth and early anxiety to becoming a visionary leader who helps authors and CEOs find their voice, Karen shares her remarkable journey of faith, resilience, and healing.Together, Kathryn and Karen explore:✨ How childhood trauma shapes emotional sensitivity—and how God redeems it✨ The power of empathy in leadership, relationships, and self-healing✨ Emotional intelligence as a key to regulating your nervous system✨ Practical steps for moving through burnout and rediscovering joy✨ Why telling your story can be one of the most healing acts of faith💡 “There’s a message in the mess and a miracle in the mess.” – Karen HallIf you’ve ever battled anxiety, burnout, or the weight of old wounds, this episode will remind you that God has not only the power to heal but to transform your pain into purpose.Unstoppable Joy PodcastKathryn McAdamKaren HallFaith and functional medicineChristian podcastTrauma healingEmotional intelligenceEmpathy and leadershipBurnout recoveryChristian women leadersTestimony and transformationFunctional medicine and faithOvercoming anxietyForgiveness and healing[00:02:00] Karen’s story: premature birth and early anxiety[00:10:00] Discovering God in prayer as a child[00:16:00] Emotional intelligence & empathy in leadership[00:29:00] Burnout, COVID recovery & learning self-compassion[00:36:00] Gut-brain connection & functional medicine insights[00:43:00] Healing through storytelling and testimony

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