Reframing Intensity
Intensity isn’t the enemy, misunderstanding it is. Learn how to distinguish healthy intensity from anger, heal trauma imprints that confuse the two, and harness grounded passion for connection, advocacy, and truth-telling without causing harm.
The Hidden Danger in Couples Therapy: Recognizing Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control
Couples therapy can be dangerous when abuse is present. Learn why traditional approaches fail in cases of domestic abuse and coercive control, how to recognize subtle warning signs, and what ethical steps therapists must take to ensure safety and do no harm.
Need a Break and Some Calm? This is how to get it.
Discover grounding techniques for stress relief, trauma healing, and faith-based mindfulness to calm your body and emotions today.
Christian Intimacy Decoded
Discover a trauma-informed, Christian perspective on intimacy - healing, consent, and God-honoring connection beyond rules and checklists.
Jesus, Women, and Worth
Renowned author Elyse Fitzpatrick joins Hey Tabi to unpack how the gospel speaks to women who feel unloved, unseen, or shamed by the Church. Discover why grace, not performance, is the heart of healing.
If We’re “Doers of the Word”… Why Is the Church Still Failing Abuse Victims?
How churches misuse "Be doers of the word" to silence abuse victims, and what it really means to protect the vulnerable in faith communities.
“Biblical Marriage” Is Failing Us: Sex, Power, and Partnership
What if the Christian marriage advice you’ve always heard wasn’t just unhelpful, but actually harming your marriage? Find out more and how to have the marriage you want!
Is the Evangelical Church a S*x Addict?
Is the evangelical church sex-obsessed? Explore how purity culture, pornography, spiritual abuse, and distorted teachings have shaped the church’s toxic view of sex—and discover a healthier, hope-filled path forward.
Holy Shift: When Faith, Trauma, and Control Collide
What if what you were taught about God... isn’t actually what God wanted you to believe?
If your faith story has become tangled with fear, shame, and silence, you’re not alone. Many trauma survivors, especially those who experienced spiritual abuse, find themselves wrestling with a painful truth: what you thought was “faith” might have actually been control or poor teaching.
Welcome to the messy, liberating work of disentangling from toxic theology. Let’s talk about what happens when faith gets twisted—and how to begin reclaiming a God who is tender, trustworthy, and trauma-informed.
When the Pulpit Turns Toxic: What I’ve Learned as a Trauma Therapist Working with the Wounded Church
Trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook exposes coercive control, sex addiction, and abuse in the church—and why real repentance starts with truth.
Healing Isn’t a Quick Fix: Chuck DeGroat and I Talk Trauma, Faith, and the Slow Road to Wholeness
I recently sat down with Chuck DeGroat to talk about spiritual trauma, the slow work of healing, and how the kindness of God helps us recover what’s been lost. Together we explore embodied healing, therapy, and the power of compassionate presence.
When Faith Harms: Clergy Sexual Abuse, Trauma, and the Call for a Healing Church
Discover how survivor voices, trauma research, and church accountability can transform faith spaces in this powerful conversation with Dr. David Pooler.
Are You the Nagging Wife from Proverbs? Reclaiming Your Voice Through Biblical Literacy
Discover the true meaning behind the “nagging wife” in Proverbs and how biblical literacy can heal spiritual wounds, silence shame, and restore your voice.
When Shadows Meet Light: How Narrative Focused Trauma Care Disarms Shame
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Maya Angelou. For trauma survivors that agony is palpable and deep. We need empathic witnesses to our stories. Learn how engaging your story through Narrative Focused Trauma Care can bring profound healing.
Finding a Healthy Community: A Pathway to Healing and Wholeness
Discover the transformative power of finding healthy community after trauma. Learn practical steps for building supportive relationships, setting boundaries, and reconnecting safely after abuse. Inspired by Tabitha Westbrook's Body & Soul, Healed & Whole.
Healing the Soul, Reclaiming the Body: A Path to Wholeness
Discover how survivors of sexual trauma can reclaim their bodies and heal holistically—mind, body, and spirit. Explore the power of breaking silence, reimagining healing, and moving toward wholeness in a world that needs change.
From Trauma to Triumph: A Non-preachy, Faith-based Guide to Healing & Restoration
Struggling with trauma? Discover a non-preachy, faith-based approach to healing and restoration. Learn how to overcome shame, invite God into your healing journey, and embrace His promise of wholeness. Start your path to emotional and spiritual renewal today! #FaithHealing #TraumaRecovery
Stop Setting Yourself on Fire: How to end people pleasing
Learn how to break free from people-pleasing, set healthy boundaries, and prevent burnout. Discover practical strategies to prioritize your well-being, say no without guilt, and reclaim your energy. Start living with confidence and balance today!
Understanding Sexual Coercion in Abusive Relationships: Why Saying No Can Be an Act of Self-Care
Learn why saying no to sex in an abusive relationship is an act of self-care, not manipulation. Explore the dynamics of coercive control, the impact of trauma, and how setting boundaries can empower survivors. Discover faith-based insights and resources for healing and support.
Create Your Vision Board & Word of the Year: A Guide to Setting Intentions & Finding Hope
Discover how to create a vision board and choose your word of the year to set intentions, cultivate hope, and transform your healing journey. Learn practical steps to visualize your goals and shift from surviving to thriving.