29. From Broken to Whole: A Journey of Redemption with My Sister, Colleen McCoy

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I’m joined by my sister, Colleen McCoy, for an unscripted conversation that dives into our shared journey of healing, redemption, and breaking generational cycles. Growing up in the midst of trauma, dysfunction, abuse, and perfectionism, we each faced overwhelming pain and coped in very different ways—my sister turned to addiction, while I sought validation through perfectionism, people-pleasing, and relationships. But God had other plans.

Join us as we open up about our childhood struggles, the heartbreak of divorce, and the incredible ways God has redeemed our lives, marriages, and families. We talk about the impact our past has had on our parenting, the challenges of raising children after trauma, and how we’re breaking free from the chains of addiction, worthlessness, and people-pleasing. This is an honest, raw, and emotional episode about hope, healing, and the life-changing power of God’s grace.

Whether you’ve faced trauma, walked through divorce, or are fighting to break free from the pain of your past, this episode is for you. God can and will redeem your story—just like He did for us.

Key Takeaways:

How childhood trauma shaped our lives and the different ways we coped
Our experiences with divorce and how God brought healing and restoration
The challenges of parenting after trauma and breaking generational cycles
How God can turn even the darkest parts of our stories into purpose and redemption

Listen now and be encouraged to trust in God’s redemptive power for your life!

May the Lord bless you.

xoxo,

Danielle & Colleen

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Next Practical Steps:

1. Be sure to follow and listen to my sister's podcast Testimony Cafe

2. If you are someone or have a loved one seeking treatment visit Beloved Treatment Center

3. If you are experiencing homelessness or need recovery housing visit Beloved Housing

3. Book a family coaching or biblical counseling session with me: www.happyfamilycoach.com

4. Purchase the Happy Kid Toolkit: www.happykidtoolkit.com

5. 👉 Get your FREE e-book, "The Healing Mirror: Turning Pain into Purpose," a guide to self-reflection, boundaries, and spiritual growth. Download here.

6. Discover your go-to position/role on the Unhappy Kid Triangle by downloading the quiz here

7. Engage and share your answers in my FB group: The Happy Family Coach Podcast Community

8. Follow me on Instagram: @thehappyfamilycoach