#136 Who Am I When I Stop Doing? Identity, Healing, and Receiving God’s Love with Sarah McKenzie

2026-01-05

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Send us a textMany faithful Catholic women know the right answers when it comes to identity—we can say “I’m a beloved daughter of God”—but living from that truth is another story.In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Kylie sits down with therapeutic counselor and trauma specialist Sarah McKenzie for a rich, grounded conversation about identity, healing, and purpose. Together, they explore why so many women feel disconnected from who they are beneath their roles, how early wounds and lived experiences shape the way we receive l...

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Many faithful Catholic women know the right answers when it comes to identity—we can say “I’m a beloved daughter of God”—but living from that truth is another story.

In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Kylie sits down with therapeutic counselor and trauma specialist Sarah McKenzie for a rich, grounded conversation about identity, healing, and purpose. Together, they explore why so many women feel disconnected from who they are beneath their roles, how early wounds and lived experiences shape the way we receive love, and why healing is often less about “doing more” and more about learning how to receive.

This conversation gently weaves together Catholic theology, psychology, prayer, and real-life experience to help you:

See why knowing the right answers about identity doesn’t always translate into living with peace
Notice how past wounds and unspoken beliefs quietly shape your reactions, choices, and relationships
Understand why healing unfolds over time—and why that doesn’t mean you’re stuck or doing it wrong
Shift out of constant “doing mode” and into a steadier way of relating to God
Begin asking “What am I here for?” without turning it into another problem to solve

This conversation explores how identity, healing, and daily choices are connected — especially for women who carry a lot and don’t have the luxury of checking out.

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