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In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter and co-host Rob are joined by Adam Young, licensed clinical social worker, former pastor, author, and host of The Place We Find Ourselves podcast. Adam shares deep insight into how early life experiences shape the brain, body, and nervous system—and why engaging our personal stories with care and support is essential for healing. Together, they explore trauma, shame, memory, and the redemptive truth that God designed us for restoration. This conversation offers hope for anyone carrying unresolved pain, reminding listeners that healing is possible and that our bodies and hearts were created with the capacity to recover and be made whole. ✨ Episode Topics Discussed • Why shame resists being brought into the light • How personal stories shape the brain and nervous system • The difference between explicit and implicit memory • Why unresolved trauma often lives in the body • Understanding complicity and misplaced shame • The concept of “the trauma before the trauma” • How family systems shape vulnerability and healing • Why healing requires community and trained support • Trauma-informed therapy and what to look for in a clinician • The hope of healing rooted in God’s design and goodness 📘 Resources Mentioned Adam Young Counseling – https://www.adamyoungcounseling.com The Place We Find Ourselves Podcast – https://adamyoungcounseling.com/podcast/ Make Sense of Your Story by Adam Young – https://www.amazon.com/Make-Sense-Your-Story-Everything/ The Allender Center – https://theallendercenter.org ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Shame, Silence & the Path to Healing 00:25 – Welcome & Guest Introduction 01:35 – Adam’s Background & Work 02:10 – The Importance of Personal Stories and Adam’s Book 03:32 – Why Shame Keeps Stories Hidden 04:45 – Explicit vs. Implicit Memory 06:40 – Understanding Complicity and Moving Past It 10:25 – The Trauma Before the Trauma 11:51 – Betrayal, Trust & the Body’s Awareness 13:26 – Finding and Naming Formative Stories 14:14 – Trauma-Informed Therapy 16:46 – Trauma in the Body & Nervous System 18:54 – Generational Trauma & Healing 20:09 – Resources & Where to Find Help 20:46 – Encouragement & Closing Reflection Send us your feedback! Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

What if the key to understanding your present lies buried in the stories of your past? In this episode, I talk with Adam Young about his new book Make Sense of Your Story and the transformative power of story work. We explore how desires and disappointments reveal who we are, why self-contempt must be replaced with kindness, and how the path through trauma leads to connection. Adam provides practical guidance on recognizing when someone is safe to share your story with, how to notice what your body is telling you, and why blessing your deepest desires—even when they led to painful outcomes—is essential for healing. This episode offers hope that engaging your story with curiosity and compassion can lead not just to understanding yourself better but to profound transformation and freedom. Get the full show notes and links here . 📄 Guest Spotlight ✨ Adam Young is a therapist who focuses on trauma and abuse, and the host of The Place We Find Ourselves podcast. Adam is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master degree in Social Work (Virginia Commonwealth University) and Divinity (Emory University). Adam is the author of Make Sense of Your Story: Why Engaging Your Story with Kindness Changes Everything . He currently serves as a Fellow and Instructor at The Allender Center. Adam lives in Fort Collins, CO, with his wife and two children. Website | Instagram | The Place We Find Ourselves podcast Make Sense of Your Story on Amazon | Bookshop Links & Resources 🔗 The Allender Center Confessional Communities (Center for Being Known with Curt Thompson, MD) THROUGH Cohort (Broken to Beloved) ————— We need your help. Your gift of just $25 will make a big difference and help us continue this work. Donate today . ————— Sign up to receive our weekly Podcast Newsletter with new episodes, updates, exclusive discounts, and more! Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Leave us a rating and review on Apple or on Spotify . This all helps us to grow and continue providing quality content for you and our community of listeners. ————— As an Amazon and Bookshop.org affiliate, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Josh Sebo (COO of OfferVault), Adam Young (CEO of Ringba) and industry legend Harrison Gevirtz discuss: - Adam's New Book: "The Pay Per Call Revolution" - What his process was for writing the book? - What were some of the biggest challenges? - What's next? - OfferVault: Top Offers of the Week Adam's New Book: "The Pay Per Call Revolution" - (https://a.co/d/eros0HA) Official Sponsor: CrakRevenue - (https://www.crakrevenue.com/the-affiliate-marketing-show/) Follow Us: OfferVault: WEBSITE: https://www.offervault.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/offervault INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/offervaultmarketing/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/offervault LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/offer-vault/ Adam Young: RINGBA: https://www.ringba.com RINGBA's INNER CIRCLE: https://try.ringba.com/inner-circle/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ringba INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adamyoung/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/arbitrage LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/capitalist Harrison Gevirtz: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/affiliate/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisongevirtz/