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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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Deconstruction: A Trauma-Informed, Integrative and First-Hand Perspective
Episode 162
Monday, 12 January, 2026
Episode 162Welcome to my first episode of 2026! After a six-week break, I'm returning with greater clarity and readiness to share about a topic I've been living through: deconstruction.In this episode, I'm opening up about my personal journey through deconstruction—not as an outside observer, but as someone who has walked (and is still walking) this difficult path. What I Cover:• Why lived experience matters when discussing deconstruction—and why resources from those who haven't gone through it often fall short• The crucial connection between deconstruction and trauma that's often missing from conversations• Why deconstruction is an embodied, multidimensional experience that can't be reduced to intellectual analysis alone• The mystical dimension of deconstruction and what it means to leap into the abyss with no guarantees• How deconstruction relates to spiritual midlife and the transition into the second half of life• Why I had to be willing to let go of everything—even my identity as a "good Catholic"—to follow where Christ was leadingThis is the beginning of a season exploring deconstruction from multiple angles. I'll be addressing questions listeners send me and diving into the many facets of this complex, painful, and ultimately transformative journey.If you're going through deconstruction yourself, I hope this offers you some companionship and validation. If you're trying to understand what someone you love is experiencing, I hope this gives you insight into the depth and sacredness of this process.Watch this recording on YouTube.CHAPTER MARKERS0:00 - Introduction: Why Now?9:37 - The Importance of Lived Experience21:01 - Deconstruction and Trauma29:42 - Trauma-Informed Lens to Reactions Towards Deconstruction38:01 - The Integrative Lens44:24 - The Mystical Dimension51:57 - No Guarantee in Deconstruction56:45 - The Second Half of Life1:01:25 - Closing ThoughtsSupport 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.
