This week, Naomi explores what happens when you start setting boundaries after trauma and why it often feels more painful than empowering. She breaks down the guilt, the nervous system response, and the grief that comes with choosing yourself for the first time. You’ll get self-reflection tools, calming affirmations, and reminders that boundaries are not betrayals. They are acts of self-respect.

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 hertrue self. Her work now centers around helping others reclaim their voice, heal generational pain, and step into wholeness without apology.

Quote of the episode:

“Boundaries are not betrayals. They are self-respect in action.”

❤️‍🩹 Validation statements:“My needs are valid, even if they make others uncomfortable.”“I am allowed to protect my peace.” “Saying no doesn't make me mean or selfish.”“It makes me honest.”“I don't have to overexplain or justify why something doesn't feel right.”“I can love people and still say, this isn't okay with me.”

‍❤️‍🩹Self-awareness questions:“What do I need right now?”“Does this feel good, or am I trying to avoid conflict?”“Am I choosing this from fear or from alignment?”“Would I still say yes if I knew they wouldn't be mad at me?”“Do I feel safe, or am I just trying to feel liked?”

❤️‍🩹 Grounding statements (for new choices):
“It's okay to pause before I respond.”“I don't owe anyone instant access to me.”“I can sit with discomfort.”“It's not permanent.”“I'm allowed to take care of myself, even if it disappoints someone else.”“The people meant for me won't leave just because I set a boundary.”

❤️‍🩹 Post-boundary support statements:“That was hard, but I'm proud of myself for speaking up.”“Just because they're upset doesn't mean I did something wrong.”“Every time I choose myself, I'm rewriting the story I was given.”“This gets easier the more I practice.”

Connect with Naomi:

Instagram: @theunapologetictruthh

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Your healing matters. So does your voice.

❤ Thank you for being here. This space is yourstoo.

You’re not selfish. You’re healing.

This podcast is produced by AOLI.fm.

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

Let’s keep the conversation going…If this episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Your voice helps more people find the space to heal.

❤ Thank you for being here. This space is yours too.
Healing isn’t linear. Identity takes time. You’re doing it beautifully.

This podcast is produced by AOLI.fm.

In this episode, Naomi speaks honestly about the pain of being raised in an environment where love felt conditional and safety was never promised. She explains how emotional abuse often goes unseen but leaves a deep impact that lasts for years. Through her story, she shows how trauma can affect your thoughts, your body, and your sense of self. She also shares what it looks like to start healing by naming the truth, reconnecting with your voice, and slowly building a life that feels safe and real.

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 centres around helping others reclaim their voice, heal generational pain, and step into wholeness without apology.

Quote of the episode:

“Minimising your pain doesn't make you stronger. It makes your healing harder.”

Questions to think about:

Have I ever felt like my feelings were too much for someone else? Do I stay quiet to avoid conflict or rejection? Was I taught that love had to be earned?

👐 Healing takes time, but it begins when you tell the truth, feel what you need to feel, find safe support, learn what safety feels like in your body, and treat yourself with care as you grow.

Connect with Naomi:

Instagram: @theunapologetictruthh

Let’s keep the conversation going…

..if this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear this. Your support helps more people find this space for healing.

❤ Thank you for being here. This space is yours too.

Healing is messy. Speaking the truth is brave. You’re right on time.

This podcast is produced by AOLI.fm.