Today, we dive into the power of reckoning with our personal stories - the formative experiences and wounds from our past that shape who we are today, often in ways we don't fully understand. My guest, Adam Young, has spent years helping people make sense of their stories, to find freedom and wholeness. As Adam shares, the truth is, our past isn't just the past - it's deeply woven into our present. The feelings, fears, and patterns we carry from childhood can profoundly impact our relationships, our mental health, even our sense of calling. But the good news is, our brains have an incredible capacity for change and integration. Through curiosity, kindness, and the support of others, we can begin to uncover the hidden narratives that have been subtly steering the course of our lives. And in doing so, we open the door to a deeper, truer version of ourselves - one that can finally step into the unique purpose we were made for. This is a conversation about the transformative power of reckoning with our stories, no matter how messy or painful they may be. It's about finding the courage to face our past, so we can step more fully into our future. So join us as we make sense of our stories. 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.Adam's Book:<a href='https://amzn.to/4b5RqsR'>Make Sense of Your Story</a>Adam's Recommendations:<a href='https://amzn.to/4i3YxEg'>The Prophetic Imagination</a><a href='https://amzn.to/4b9dqCV'>Genesis: Interpretation</a>Subscribe to Our Substack: <a href='https://shiftingculture.substack.com/'>Shifting Culture</a> Connect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.us Go to <a href='https://www.shiftingculturepodcast.com'>www.shiftingculturepodcast.com</a> to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy. Follow on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcast'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcast'>Threads</a>, <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/shiftingculture.bsky.social'>Bluesky</a> or <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcast'></a>Email jjohnson@allnations.us, so we can get your creative project off the ground! Email jjohnson@allnations.us, so we can get your creative project off the ground! <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316986' target='_blank'>Faith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!</a>Breaking down faith, culture & big questions - a mix of humor with real spiritual growth. Listen on: <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-balance-of-gray/id1785509143' target='_blank'>Apple Podcasts</a> &nbsp; <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/0FwHKB00ZMInmQ2eGWnKJH' target='_blank'>Spotify</a> <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316986' target='_blank'>Faith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!</a>Breaking down faith, culture & big questions - a mix of humor with real spiritual growth. Listen on: <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-balance-of-gray/id1785509143' target='_blank'>Apple Podcasts</a> &nbsp; <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/0FwHKB00ZMInmQ2eGWnKJH' target='_blank'>Spotify</a><a rel="payment" href="https://allnations.kindful.com/?campaign=329535">Support the show</a>

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