Listener note: This episode includes discussion of grooming and spiritual abuse. Content is non-graphic but may be activating. Please listen with care.In this episode of Echoes and Edges, Patria Rector is joined by Hannah May, founder of Sacred Story Space. Hannah shares a personal story of spiritual harm and institutional betrayal within the church. Raised in systems that blurred obedience with holiness, she reflects on how suppressed intuition, unexamined authority, and silence shaped her sense of safety, identity, and God.Together, we explore ambiguous grief, nervous system impact, and the ways trauma lives on in relationships and self-trust. Through storywork, discernment, and reflection, this episode invites curiosity in place of compliance—and connection in place of isolation. In this episode, we explore:Spiritual harm and institutional betrayalAttachment, boundaries, and loss of self-trustAmbiguous grief and emotional regulationReclaiming intuition and inner authorityThe role of storywork, community, and personal rhythms in healingThis is not a story told for spectacle.It is a story held with care,Part Two continues the conversation, focusing on repair, resilience, and post-traumatic growth.Connect with Hannah MayIf this episode resonates with you, follow or subscribe to Echoes and Edges on your favorite podcast platform, leave a five-star review, and share with a friend who might need a gentle invitation to self-understanding.Connect With PatriaFacebookInstagramThe Broken & Beautiful WebsiteCredits:Echoes and Edges is Produced and Edited by: Stephen R. SandersMusic Promoted by EnvatoEchoes and Edges is a part of VividLivid Podcast Network - Where bruises speak and healing finds its voice.

In this episode of Echoes and Edges, host Patria Rector and therapist Janet Friesen discuss the theme for 2026, 'Rise with Us: Voices that Heal, Stories that Lead.'They explore the importance of rebuilding connection with ourselves and trusting our inner voice, which is often suppressed by societal expectations. The conversation delves into the meaning of peace, recognizing unhealthy patterns in relationships, and the role of friends in the healing process. They emphasize the significance of self-reflection, choosing well-being, and creating personal rhythms to foster emotional health.The episode concludes with a reminder of the importance of community and curiosity in the journey of self-discovery and healing.Janet Friesen CounselingIf this episode resonates with you, follow or subscribe to Echoes and Edges on your favorite podcast platform, leave a five-star review, and share with a friend who might need a gentle invitation to self-understanding.Connect With PatriaFacebookInstagramThe Broken & Beautiful WebsiteCredits:Echoes and Edges is Produced and Edited by: Stephen R. SandersMusic Promoted by EnvatoEchoes and Edges is a part of VividLivid Podcast Network - Where bruises speak and healing finds its voice.

In this mini episode, Patria and Ro explore the inner world of Enneagram Type Nines—the Peacemaker, Mediator, and Adaptive Presence—especially as the holidays amplify noise, tension, and unspoken expectations. They unpack how Nines instinctively move toward harmony through numbing, merging, or quietly disappearing, often in ways that go unnoticed by others.Patria shares personal insight as a Nine, naming how being physically present while emotionally withdrawn can become a survival strategy in overwhelming environments. Together, they explore why holidays can intensify the pull to fade out, and how healing for Nines involves gently coming back online—reconnecting with the body, the voice, and the belief that their presence truly matters.This conversation invites Nines to notice when self-erasure masquerades as peace, and to trust that engagement—not silence—is what actually creates harmony. A steady, compassionate companion for Type Nines navigating family systems, overstimulation, and the quiet work of reclaiming presence.Connect with Ro Elliott:FacebookInstagramThe Broken & Beautiful WebsiteIf this episode resonates with you, follow or subscribe to Echoes and Edges on your favorite podcast platform, leave a five-star review, and share with a friend who might need a gentle invitation to self-understanding.Connect With PatriaFacebookInstagramThe Broken & Beautiful WebsiteCredits:Echoes and Edges is Produced and Edited by: Stephen R. SandersMusic Promoted by EnvatoEchoes and Edges is a part of VividLivid Podcast Network - Where bruises speak and healing finds its voice.

In this mini episode, Patria and Ro explore the inner world of Enneagram Type Eights—the Challenger, Protector, and Leader—especially as their energy shows up during the emotionally charged holiday season. They unpack how Eights instinctively move toward intensity, take charge in chaos, and use strength as a way to protect what’s tender beneath the surface.Together, they name how control and decisiveness often function as a defense against vulnerability, and why emotional closeness can trigger an unconscious “wall up” response. They offer insight into the Eight’s deep testing of trust, their fierce loyalty, and the often-misunderstood tenderness that lives beneath the armor.This conversation invites Eights to notice when protection turns into distance, to become aware of the impact of their presence, and to explore how strength and vulnerability can coexist. A steady, affirming companion for Type Eights navigating family dynamics, heightened emotions, and the courage it takes to soften without losing power.Connect with Ro Elliott:FacebookInstagramThe Broken & Beautiful WebsiteIf this episode resonates with you, follow or subscribe to Echoes and Edges on your favorite podcast platform, leave a five-star review, and share with a friend who might need a gentle invitation to self-understanding.Connect With PatriaFacebookInstagramThe Broken & Beautiful WebsiteCredits:Echoes and Edges is Produced and Edited by: Stephen R. SandersMusic Promoted by EnvatoEchoes and Edges is a part of VividLivid Podcast Network - Where bruises speak and healing finds its voice.

In this episode, Patria and Ro explore Enneagram Type Seven—the Enthusiast who seeks joy, possibility, and freedom. We talk about how Sevens use optimism and activity to avoid pain, why the holidays can intensify distraction and overplanning, and what helps Sevens stay present with both joy and discomfort.A thoughtful, encouraging conversation for Sevens and those who love them.Connect with Ro Elliott:FacebookInstagramThe Broken & Beautiful WebsiteIf this episode resonates with you, follow or subscribe to Echoes and Edges on your favorite podcast platform, leave a five-star review, and share with a friend who might need a gentle invitation to self-understanding.Connect With PatriaFacebookInstagramThe Broken & Beautiful WebsiteCredits:Echoes and Edges is Produced and Edited by: Stephen R. SandersMusic Promoted by EnvatoEchoes and Edges is a part of VividLivid Podcast Network - Where bruises speak and healing finds its voice.

In this mini episode, Patria and Ro explore how Enneagram Type Sixes experience the holidays—often scanning for what could go wrong, bracing for conflict, or carrying quiet anxiety beneath the surface. They unpack how vigilance and preparedness became protective strategies, and why this season can intensify fear, doubt, and emotional reactivity.They also name the deeper longing beneath Type Six’s caution—the desire for safety, trust, and steady support—and offers grounding ways to calm the nervous system, reality-check anxious thoughts, and reconnect with inner and relational stability.A steady, reassuring companion for Sixes and those who love them.Connect with Ro Elliott:FacebookInstagramThe Broken & Beautiful WebsiteIf this episode resonates with you, follow or subscribe to Echoes and Edges on your favorite podcast platform, leave a five-star review, and share with a friend who might need a gentle invitation to self-understanding.Connect With PatriaFacebookInstagramThe Broken & Beautiful WebsiteCredits:Echoes and Edges is Produced and Edited by: Stephen R. SandersMusic Promoted by EnvatoEchoes and Edges is a part of VividLivid Podcast Network - Where bruises speak and healing finds its voice.

In this mini episode, Patria and Ro explore how Enneagram Type Fives tend to move through the holidays—often managing overwhelm by pulling inward, conserving energy, or staying in their heads. They unpack how early strategies of withdrawal and self-sufficiency became a form of protection, and why this season can heighten feelings of depletion or disconnection.They also name the deeper longing beneath the Five’s retreat—the desire to engage without being drained—and offers gentle ways to stay present, share space, and participate on your own terms.A calm, thoughtful companion for Fives and those who care about them.Connect with Ro Elliott:FacebookInstagramThe Broken & Beautiful WebsiteIf this episode resonates with you, follow or subscribe to Echoes and Edges on your favorite podcast platform, leave a five-star review, and share with a friend who might need a gentle invitation to self-understanding.Connect With PatriaFacebookInstagramThe Broken & Beautiful WebsiteCredits:Echoes and Edges is Produced and Edited by: Stephen R. SandersMusic Promoted by EnvatoEchoes and Edges is a part of VividLivid Podcast Network - Where bruises speak and healing finds its voice.

In this mini episode, Patria and Ro explore how Enneagram Type Fours experience the holidays—often feeling a mix of longing, emotional intensity, and the sense of being “out of step” with everyone else. They unpack how early patterns of attuning to what’s missing became a form of protection, and why this season can amplify comparison, nostalgia, or the ache for deeper connection.They also gently name the longing at the heart of the Four—the desire to be understood and truly seen—and offers ways to soften into the present moment, honor emotions without getting swept away, and make space for grounded joy.A tender, insightful companion for Fours and the people who love them.Connect with Ro Elliott:FacebookInstagramThe Broken & Beautiful WebsiteIf this episode resonates with you, follow or subscribe to Echoes and Edges on your favorite podcast platform, leave a five-star review, and share with a friend who might need a gentle invitation to self-understanding.Connect With PatriaFacebookInstagramThe Broken & Beautiful WebsiteCredits:Echoes and Edges is Produced and Edited by: Stephen R. SandersMusic Promoted by EnvatoEchoes and Edges is a part of VividLivid Podcast Network - Where bruises speak and healing finds its voice.

In this mini episode, Patria and Ro explore how Enneagram Type Threes navigate the holiday season—often feeling pressure to keep things polished, productive, and impressive. They unpack how early achievement strategies became a way to stay safe and valued, and why this time of year can stir anxiety, comparison, and the fear of letting others down.The also name the longing beneath Type Three’s drive—the desire to be loved for who they are, not what they accomplish—and offers gentle encouragement toward authenticity, rest, and presence.A grounded, compassionate companion for Threes (and anyone who loves them).Connect with Ro Elliott:FacebookInstagramThe Broken & Beautiful WebsiteIf this episode resonates with you, follow or subscribe to Echoes and Edges on your favorite podcast platform, leave a five-star review, and share with a friend who might need a gentle invitation to self-understanding.Connect With PatriaFacebookInstagramThe Broken & Beautiful WebsiteCredits:Echoes and Edges is Produced and Edited by: Stephen R. SandersMusic Promoted by EnvatoEchoes and Edges is a part of VividLivid Podcast Network - Where bruises speak and healing finds its voice.

In this short, supportive episode, Patria and Ro explore how Enneagram Type Twos often take on the emotional load of the season—giving, helping, and smoothing things over while quietly neglecting their own needs. They unpack how early patterns of caring became a protective strategy, and why the holidays can trigger feelings of obligation, unspoken expectation, or exhaustion.They also offer compassionate insight into the deeper longing beneath Type Two’s generosity—the desire to feel loved and connected—and shares practical ways to stay grounded, set gentle boundaries, and receive care rather than just offering it. This conversation is a warm reminder that love doesn’t require self-abandonment.A calming episode for Twos, and for those who want to love them well.Connect with Ro Elliott:FacebookInstagramThe Broken & Beautiful WebsiteIf this episode resonates with you, follow or subscribe to Echoes and Edges on your favorite podcast platform, leave a five-star review, and share with a friend who might need a gentle invitation to self-understanding.Connect With PatriaFacebookInstagramThe Broken & Beautiful WebsiteCredits:Echoes and Edges is Produced and Edited by: Stephen R. SandersMusic Promoted by EnvatoEchoes and Edges is a part of VividLivid Podcast Network - Where bruises speak and healing finds its voice.