Episode 55: The 5 Phases of Heartbreak: A Path Through Divorce With LiYana Silver
What if the God you were taught to fear is not the God who has been calling you all along?
Many of us carry images of God shaped by fear, shame, or the pressure to get it right. But what happens when those images begin to fall away? What if the spiritual journey is less about becoming someone else and more about becoming deeply, authentically yourself?
In this conversation, Britta sits down with spiritual director and contemplative teacher Colleen Thomas to explore the initiations that transformed her understanding of God, freedom, and the spiritual life. Colleen shares her journey from a rigid, fear-based religious upbringing to discovering a contemplative path rooted in love, mystery, and belonging. Together they explore the courage it takes to follow an inner call, the invitations hidden within uncertainty, and why the deepest freedom is found not in escaping ourselves, but in becoming who we truly are.
If you’ve ever questioned your faith, wrestled with uncertainty, or sensed an invitation toward a deeper and more mature spirituality, this conversation offers a spacious and hopeful companion for the journey.
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About the Guest
Relationship coach, teacher, & author, LiYana Silver works with women reckoning with divorce and heartbreak so complex it feels like a dark night of the soul. Through her private practice, books, and retreats, LiYana helps individuals, groups & couples reclaim what they lost in the relationship, break repeating patterns, and emerge awake, aligned, and lit-up.
Want to discover how YOUR challenges can become your greatest gifts? Then get ready! We are about to set off on an exploration into the very heart of love, itself.