In this unique look at a one-year journey through counseling told from both sides of the couch, Sandi Brown―the founder of St. Louis’s largest Christian radio ministry, JOY FM―and her counselor, Dr. Michelle Caulk, walk through Sandi’s therapy journey, answering the question, “What do I do when I know God loves me, but I don’t like myself?”
Shame, embarrassment, negativity. The struggle to love ourselves as the joyfully-made women we are has never been more difficult. When Sandi began her journey towards healing and freedom, she thought she was alone in her struggles. By working with Michelle, the two found that scores of women experience a disconnect between how they see themselves and God’s image.
Healing Out Loud captures many of the insecurities the modern woman faces in her walk with Christ. Written in conversational prose, Brown and Caulk’s combined voice creates an accessible path for readers to face their vulnerabilities with biblical insight. In these pages you’ll find:
- A Healing Map that helpfully outlines the journey from processing inner pain to liking oneself, loving God, and restoring relationships
- Sandi’s personal journal entries about processing the past and making that first step towards healing
- Guided questions and reflections centered around issues such as shame, grief, and fractured relationships
At the intersection of faith and humanness, Healing Out Loud provides a guiding hand to overcome the negative thoughts that keep you from living fully in God’s light.
PRAISE FOR HEALING OUT LOUD
"Healing Out Loud is a book that beautifully takes you to a place where faith and healing collide. It is a journey through healing from trauma and confronting shame. But also offers hope and insightful tools for you to do some inner work. You will relate to Sandi's vulnerability and you will feel like Michelle is your personal therapist. Ha! It can feel scary to peel back the layers of trauma and shame. But this book shows how necessary it is to dive into those parts of your story and how truly, God is right there with you."
―Blanca, Billboard chart-topping Christian recording artist
"It takes tremendous courage for a public figure in a Christian organization to step forward and share a personal story filled with trauma and shame. This is one of those leaders and one of those stories. Sandi Brown takes vulnerability to a new level when she boldly & humbly exposes her past and her healing journey. I’ve lost count how many people I’ve encouraged to read Healing Out Loud. Consider this another personal invite from me. Please read the book. You will experience grace on every page."
―Judy West, Pastor/Staff & Leadership Development at The Crossing and Leader of WXP
"Rarely are we given a glimpse inside the process of therapy. Healing Out Loud gives us just that―a view of the healing, transformative journey between client and therapist. Whether you’re someone who is simply aware that, like all of us, you long for growth and healing in your own life, or whether you’re a therapist yourself and interested in learning more about the power of the therapeutic relationship, this is an important read. Healing Out Loud will be a book I return to over and over and will be recommended reading for all my clients!"
―Dr. Brian Fidler, LPC, LMFT, Executive Director, Restoration Counseling and Assistant Professor, Colorado Christian University
