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245 | Is This Normal? 5 Common Emotions After Abortion

Have you ever wondered: “Why am I feeling this way after my abortion? Is this normal? What’s wrong with me?”
You’re not alone, friend.
 
In this episode, I’m walking you through 5 of the most common emotions women experience after abortion. I’ll share my personal story, why these emotions show up, and how you can begin finding freedom in Christ.
 
Whether you’ve been battling unpredictable outbursts, an unshakable sadness, or the deep weight of shame and isolation—you’ll walk away knowing you’re not crazy, you’re not alone, and healing is possible.
 
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Why anger often shows up after abortion and how it can mask deeper pain
How sadness—even years later—can be a natural and valid response
The fears women silently carry after abortion, and the biblical truth that calms them
Why self-disgust is common, but not the identity God gives you
How loneliness fuels shame, and why community is a lifeline to healing
The path to exchanging these emotions for joy, peace, and hope in Christ
 
You don’t have to carry these emotions forever. Freedom is possible—and it starts with knowing you’re not alone.
 
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244 | A Biblical Healing Prayer to Break Free From Guilt & Shame

Ever feel like your prayers aren’t enough—or like you don’t even know where to start? You’re not alone. After abortion, it can be hard to believe that God even wants to hear from us. But Scripture tells a different story: because of Jesus, we are fully forgiven and healed.
 
In today’s short but powerful episode, we’ll pray through 2 Peter 2:24 together, asking God to break the chains of guilt and shame and fill our hearts with His peace.
 
✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:
Why praying Scripture is so powerful
A personal story about how I learned to pray God’s Word
A healing prayer from 2 Peter 2:24 that you can return to anytime guilt or shame creeps in
 
If you’re ready to trade shame for freedom, grab your journal, open your Bible, and let’s pray together.
 
🚨REGISTER FOR THE FREE Abortion Recovery Workshop—a free, grace-filled space where we’ll talk about how to process your grief, invite God into your healing, and finally take your first steps forward. Workshop begins September 9th.
🎁 Bonus: You’ll be entered to win over $100 in giveaways just for registering, and extra entries if you show up live!
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243 | How to Honor Your Child on National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children

Have you been longing for a way to honor your child lost to abortion, but just aren’t sure how? September 13th is the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children—a day set aside to grieve, remember, and find healing in Christ.
 
In this episode, Brittany shares her personal story of grief, how honoring a loved one brought healing, and why many women who have experienced abortion never get this same opportunity. She’ll walk you through 3 practical, meaningful ways you can remember your child on this day—whether publicly or privately—and invite God’s presence into your healing.
 
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why grieving a child lost to abortion is so different from grieving other losses
How the National Day of Remembrance can bring closure and healing
Three ways you can honor your child on this special day
 
Resources and Related Episodes: 
National Day of Remembrance Website: https://nationaldayofremembrance.org/
161 | National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children: How to Honor Your Child or Children Lost to Abortion
167 | 3 Ways That You Can Honor and Remember Your Children Lost to Abortion During Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
177 | Where Are Our Children Now? How Do I Know My Child Lost to Abortion Is In Heaven? 
 
🚨REGISTER FOR THE FREE Abortion Recovery Workshop—a free, grace-filled space where we’ll talk about how to process your grief, invite God into your healing, and finally take your first steps forward. Workshop begins September 9th.
🎁 Bonus: You’ll be entered to win over $100 in giveaways just for registering, and extra entries if you show up live!
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242 | Enough Shame Already! 2 Truths That Will Set You Free From Abortion Regret

Are you tired of carrying the heavy weight of abortion regret and shame? Shame keeps us stuck, whispers lies about who we are, and robs us of the joy God promises. But God’s Word gives us truth that sets us free.
 
In today’s episode, I share two powerful scriptures that reveal God’s heart for you—that you don’t have to stay in shame. I’ll also share some of my own recent struggles with grief and what happens when we let God’s promises meet us right where we are.
 
We’ll cover:
Why shame makes it hard to even open our Bibles
Two biblical truths that remind us we are defined by God, not our past
How to start exchanging shame for freedom, joy, and peace in Christ
 
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241 | She Shared Her Testimony—and God Gave Her a Mission to Help Others Do the Same | Special Guest, Carolyn Wiley

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Brittany is joined by Carolyn Wiley, founder of Rose and Pearl Publishing, to talk about how God can take our most painful stories—including abortion—and use them for His glory. 💔➡️✨
Carolyn opens up about her journey of rebellion, her 14-year same-sex relationship, and the shame she carried as a result. But her story didn’t end there. Through God's love and mercy, Carolyn found freedom, redemption, and a renewed calling: to help other women share their stories through writing.
Together, Brittany and Carolyn talk about:
The healing power of testimony
Why shame loses its grip when we speak the truth out loud
Carolyn’s courageous step into sharing her story publicly
How God used her past to birth a vision for Christian women writers
The heart behind Rose and Pearl Publishing
A sneak peek into her writing mentorship program: Christian Writers Arise Academy
Whether you’ve dreamed of writing a book someday or you’re still in the middle of your healing journey, this conversation will remind you that your story matters—and God can use it. 📝💗
Resources & Links:
Learn more about Carolyn’s programs: https://roseandpearl.net
Book a free strategy call: https://roseandpearl.net/contact
Follow Carolyn on YouTube 
🚨REGISTER FOR THE FREE Abortion Recovery Workshop—a free, grace-filled space where we’ll talk about how to process your grief, invite God into your healing, and finally take your first steps forward. Workshop begins September 9th.
🎁 Bonus: You’ll be entered to win over $100 in giveaways just for registering, and extra entries if you show up live!
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240 | I Was a Christian When I Had My Abortion—Can God Still Forgive Me?

If you were a Christian when you had your abortion and wonder if God can still forgive you, this episode is for you. Many women feel stuck in shame because they “knew better” and think their faith makes their choice unforgivable. I’m here to tell you: God’s forgiveness is greater than any mistake, and grace is available to you today.
 
In this episode, I share my own story of abortion as a believer, how that struggle affected my faith, and three powerful biblical examples of faithful people who sinned but were fully forgiven by God: David, Peter, and the Prodigal Son.
 
What you’ll learn:
Why feeling unforgivable is a lie from shame, not God
How God’s forgiveness extends even to those who “knew better”
Real examples of God’s mercy in Scripture for faithful sinners
How to take your next step toward healing and grace
 
🚨REGISTER FOR THE FREE Abortion Recovery Workshop—a free, grace-filled space where we’ll talk about how to process your grief, invite God into your healing, and finally take your first steps forward. Workshop begins September 9th.
🎁 Bonus: You’ll be entered to win over $100 in giveaways just for registering, and extra entries if you show up live!
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Episode Resources:
True North Church Easter Message

239 | Finding Hope After Suicide Loss | Special Guest, Tennille Albertson

In this heartfelt and vulnerable episode, Brittany welcomes her friend and guest Tennille Albertson, a solo mama, suicide loss survivor, and passionate mental health advocate. Tennille bravely shares her story of losing her partner to suicide and the journey that followed—a path marked by grief, healing, and ultimately, hope.
 
Together, they unpack:
Tennille’s personal story of sudden loss and what helped her begin to heal
Warning signs of suicidal ideation that are often missed
Why the stigma around suicide is so damaging—and how we can change it
The role of faith, therapy, and supportive community in healing from traumatic loss
How to ask the hard questions and be a lifeline to someone struggling
The surprising connection between abortion and suicide risk—and why this conversation matters in the Church
Practical mental health resources for listeners, including the 988 helpline
Tennille’s vision for creating a hope-based grief support group
 
This conversation is raw, redemptive, and rooted in the truth that you are not alone—no matter what you've walked through.
 
If you’ve lost someone to suicide, struggled with mental health, or love someone who has, this episode is for you.
 
Episode Resources:Connect with Tennille on IG: @andtennille77988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Call or text 988)
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
 
🚨REGISTER FOR THE FREE Abortion Recovery Workshop—a free, grace-filled space where we’ll talk about how to process your grief, invite God into your healing, and finally take your first steps forward. Workshop begins September 9th.
🎁 Bonus: You’ll be entered to win over $100 in giveaways just for registering, and extra entries if you show up live!
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238 | Is Abortion the Only Way Out? 3 Things to Know Before You Choose

You’re staring at a positive pregnancy test, and it feels like the walls are closing in. You’re scared, confused, overwhelmed—and maybe abortion feels like the only option left.
 
Before you make that decision, I want to gently share 3 powerful truths with you—things I wish someone had told me when I was 17 and feeling exactly the same way.
 
In this vulnerable episode, I open up about my unplanned pregnancy, why I chose abortion, and what I wish I would’ve known back then. This isn’t a message of shame—it’s one of hope, healing, and redemption.
Grab some tissues, lean in close, and let me walk with you.
 
What you’ll learn:💔 Why abortion doesn’t erase the pain—only amplifies it🙋‍♀️ Why you’re not alone—and how your story isn’t too far gone💛 Why God offers healing and redemption right now, even in your fear
 
Episode Resources:
Find a Pregnancy Center Near You: https://helpinyourarea.com/
Need prayer or someone to talk to? Email me directly: hello@brittanypoppe.com
 
🚨REGISTER FOR THE FREE Abortion Recovery Workshop—a free, grace-filled space where we’ll talk about how to process your grief, invite God into your healing, and finally take your first steps forward. Workshop begins September 9th.
🎁 Bonus: You’ll be entered to win over $100 in giveaways just for registering, and extra entries if you show up live!
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237 | How God Brings Purpose Out of Pain | Special Guest, Hannah Hughes

Have you ever wondered if your pain disqualifies you from purpose?
In this powerful conversation, Brittany sits down with The By Words Show host Hannah Hughes—a fellow podcaster, writer, and woman of deep faith—to talk about the healing journey, the courage it takes to share your story, and what it really means to trust God in the "middle moments" of life.
 
Hannah opens up about her experience growing up in a Christian culture where she thought she had to hide her mental health struggles—including an eating disorder, suicidal thoughts, and later, sexual abuse. With honesty and grace, she shares how God met her in her brokenness, how therapy and community helped her begin to heal, and why she believes our testimonies carry the power to overcome (Revelation 12:11).
 
This episode is a reminder that:✨ You can love Jesus and struggle with your mental health.✨ You’re not alone in your grief, confusion, or exhaustion.✨ God isn’t waiting for you to “get it together” before He moves—He’s right here, in the middle of it.
 
Whether you’ve walked through trauma or struggle, or just feel weary from the weight of it all—this conversation will speak to your soul.
 
In this episode, we talk about:
The pain of hidden struggles and how shame silences healing
Hannah’s journey through suicide ideation, sexual abuse, and miscarriage
Why surrender doesn’t mean weakness—it’s actually the doorway to God’s strength
How God uses ordinary moments to do extraordinary things
The power of sharing your story and speaking truth out loud
 
Connect with Hannah Hughes:🎧 Listen to The By Words Show📚 Grab her books: Love Is and Waking Up, Living Open📸 Follow Hannah on IG: @thehannahhughes
 
🚨REGISTER FOR THE FREE Abortion Recovery Workshop—a free, grace-filled space where we’ll talk about how to process your grief, invite God into your healing, and finally take your first steps forward. Workshop begins September 9th.
🎁 Bonus: You’ll be entered to win over $100 in giveaways just for registering, and extra entries if you show up live!
👉 brittanypoppe.com/workshop
 
📖 Need a safe place to start?Download my Permission to Grieve Devotional—a free guide to help you process your pain through God’s truth.👉 brittanypoppe.com/freebie
 
🤍 Looking for safe, faith-based community?Come join us inside the Abortion Recovery for Christian Women Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you with open arms.👉 facebook.com/groups/abortionrecoveryforchristianwomen
 
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236 | Is Abortion Regret Preventing You From Hearing God’s Voice? 7 Ways God Could Be Speaking to You

Have you ever felt like your past choices—especially your abortion—are the reason you can’t hear from God? Like maybe you’ve disqualified yourself from His voice?
In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Brittany shares how God has been speaking—maybe you just didn’t recognize it. Drawing from her own journey and the book Whisper by Mark Batterson, she unpacks 7 biblical ways God speaks to us: through Scripture, Desires, Doors, Dreams, People, Promptings, and Pain.
Whether you’ve struggled with regret, feel distant from God, or wonder if He even hears you—this episode will help you tune back into His voice and discover that He’s been near all along.
 
Episode Resource: 
Whisper by Mark Batterson
 
✨ Ready to begin your healing journey?Schedule an Abortion Recovery Breakthrough Call with me—we’ll talk through where you’re feeling stuck and what it could look like to finally start moving forward with God.👉 brittanypoppe.com/coaching
 
📖 Need a safe place to start?Download my Permission to Grieve Devotional—a free guide to help you process your pain through God’s truth.👉 brittanypoppe.com/freebie
 
🤍 Looking for safe, faith-based community?Come join us inside the Abortion Recovery for Christian Women Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you with open arms.👉 facebook.com/groups/abortionrecoveryforchristianwomen
 
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