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Becoming MeAuthor: Ann Yeong
Becoming Me is your podcast companion and coach in your journey to a more integrated and authentic self. I explore the joys and challenges of the interior journey and share practical wisdom about growing in wholeness, healing from complex trauma, and navigating the existential crises of spiritual midlife deconstruction and renewal as an integrated Roman Catholic. Visit www.integroformation.com for more! Language: en-us Genres: Education, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Improvement, Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Why Deconstruction is an Essential Part of Complex Trauma Recovery (with New Introduction)
Episode 168
Monday, 23 March, 2026
Episode 168In this re-sharing of a Season 10 episode, I explore why deconstruction is a necessary part of healing from complex trauma — especially for people of faith.I define deconstruction as questioning assumptions we've never questioned before and opening up to new possibilities. I share three zones where I've experienced this:1. Self-Identity — Differentiating between the survival "Role Self" I built to be accepted and my true "Core Self" that had been buried.2. Familial & Cultural Values — Recognising how traditions and values handed down through my family facilitated harm and kept me silent.3. Faith — Wrestling with the growing gap between who God revealed Himself to be in my healing journey and the God of my religious upbringing.I also discuss why healing requires more than religious or doctrinal belief — it demands a deep, existential trust that we are held by a love greater than ourselves.I close with reflection questions to help you identify where deconstruction may be showing up in your own journey. You don't need answers — just acknowledging the questions is powerful.Watch this recording on YouTube.CHAPTER MARKERS0:00 Introduction4:08 Defining Deconstruction5:53 Defining Deconstruction10:11 3 Zones of Deconstruction12:07 1. Self-Identity Deconstruction18:43 2. Familial and Cultural Values Deconstruction24:07 3. Faith and Religious Deconstruction39:01 Existential Faith vs Religious or Doctrinal Assent46:34 Questions for Pondering and ConclusionSupport the showSUBSCRIBE | FOLLOW | SUPPORTSocial Media:Follow Ann Yeong on Instagram or Facebook.Newsletter:Subscribe to Begin Again for Ann's updates and reflections.Support the Show:Monthly Support (starting at USD$3)One-time DonationLeave a Review:If this podcast has blessed you, please leave a review by clicking here.
