Naomi opens up about her experience of walking away from a religious cult and the real challenge of dealing with the beliefs, shame, and fears that stuck around after she left. She talks about the sadness of realizing she hadn’t been living as her true self, and how brave it is to ask the question, “Who am I?” for the first time, and the slow process of remembering who you’ve always been underneath the survival mode.

About the host, Naomi Sparks:

Naomi Sparks is a mom, wife, healing coach, and a cult survivor. She grew up in a tightly controlled religious cult in Northern California and spent years disconnected from her true self. Her work now centers around helping others reclaim their voice, heal generational pain, and step into wholeness without apology.

Quote of the episode:

“Reclaiming who you are isn’t about starting over. It’s about remembering what was always true underneath the noise.”

Questions to think about:

• Who told me who I was before I ever got to decide?
• What beliefs do I still carry that no longer feel true?

❤️‍🩹Healing starts by getting curious. You don’t need all the answers. You only need space to begin.

Connect with Naomi:

Instagram: @theunapologetictruthh

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Healing isn’t linear. Identity takes time. You’re doing it beautifully.

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