S11.BONUS 3 | From Anxiety to Identity in Christ: Juliana’s Rooted & Resilient Transformation Story
In this special bonus episode, Carla sits down with Juliana - a Rooted & Resilient graduate - to share an honest, Christ-centered conversation about healing, emotional resilience, and breaking generational patterns.
Juliana opens up about her journey from overwhelming anxiety, perfectionism, and emotional shutdown to learning how to regulate her nervous system, rewrite lies with Scripture, and reconnect with God in a deeper way. She shares how discovering Affirming Truths at the perfect moment led her into a year of transformation through Carla’s programs, including Regulate Your Nervous System, Growing in God Confidence, and ultimately Rooted & Resilient.
Together, Carla and Juliana explore the connection between body and spirit, how physical pain impacts parenting, what inner child healing looks like in a Christian context, and why affirmations rooted in biblical truth can shift the entire trajectory of a woman’s mindset.
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4 Key Takeaways from This Episode
1. Healing is holistic — emotional, physical, and spiritual health are deeply interconnected.
Juliana’s anxiety affected her body, her parenting, and her sense of worth until she learned to regulate her nervous system and root her identity in Christ.
2. Perfectionism is often a wound, not a personality trait.
Through the program’s inner child and attachment work, Juliana discovered how striving for worth was keeping her from safety and surrender.
3. Scripture-rooted affirmations and daily practices create real transformation.
Small moments of pausing, breathing, and renewing the mind helped Juliana break patterns of fear, frustration, and emotional overwhelm.
4. Christ-centered healing impacts generations.
As Juliana learns to parent from regulation instead of reactivity, her children are experiencing a new model of emotional and spiritual safety.
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Resources:
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Quick recap
Carla and Juliana discussed the format and purpose of their upcoming bonus podcast episode, which will feature Juliana's experiences participating in Carla's programs and her journey of healing and transformation. Juliana shared her personal growth journey, including overcoming anxiety and perfectionism through Carla's courses, while emphasizing the importance of Christ-centered healing and the interconnected nature of physical and emotional well-being. The conversation concluded with Juliana encouraging others to participate in the Rooted and Resilient program and Carla expressing appreciation for Juliana's courage in sharing her journey, highlighting the generational impact of her healing work. Next steps
Summary
Juliana's Journey of Healing and Growth
Carla and Juliana discussed Juliana's journey of transformation and healing. Juliana shared how she found Carla through an Affirming Truths podcast episode, which led to a year of personal growth and spiritual development. She described her struggles with undiagnosed and untreated anxiety, which had physical and emotional effects on her life. Through Carla's courses, Juliana learned to address her anxiety and trauma in a Christ-centered way, leading to improved mental and physical health.
Parenting and Emotional Well-being
Carla and Juliana discussed how physical and emotional well-being are interconnected, particularly how physical pain or stress can affect parental behavior and patience. Juliana shared that she had experienced frustration and yelling when in pain, and sometimes overcompensated in parenting as a way to heal her own wounds, which could be harmful to her children. They discussed Juliana's participation in previous programs including Regulate Your Nervous System and Growing in God Confidence, and she mentioned that Rooted and Resilient helped her explore attachment styles and inner child healing.
Transforming Mindset Through Affirmations
Juliana shared her journey through Rooted and Resilient, highlighting how affirmations helped her address lies from the enemy and transform her mindset. She emphasized the importance of starting small with daily practices like pausing and breathing to regulate her nervous system. Juliana also discussed her breakthroughs in understanding her perfectionist tendencies and the realization that she was striving for worth and control. Through inner child work, she was able to acknowledge and reassure her inner child, recognizing the need to learn what safety means in her healing process.
Overcoming Perfectionism Through Faith
Juliana shared her journey of overcoming perfectionism by surrendering to the Holy Spirit and embracing her identity in Christ, which she feels has brought her closer to God. She expressed gratitude for Carla's work, which she believes is rooted in biblical truths and contributes to her spiritual growth. Carla encouraged Juliana to consider how these insights translate into everyday life, emphasizing that healing and resilience are about navigating challenges, not just experiencing mountaintop moments. J
ourney of Healing and Growth
Juliana shared her journey of healing and personal growth, emphasizing her reliance on Christ and the importance of self-care and authentic relationships. She described how she has learned to regulate her emotions, recognize lies, and engage with her community in a more meaningful way. Carla highlighted the generational impact of Juliana's work, noting that her children are witnessing a different approach to motherhood and that this change may face opposition. Both women discussed the ongoing challenges Juliana faces, but emphasized her strength in trusting the process and the Holy Spirit.
Rooted and Resilient Program Insights
Carla and Juliana discussed the transformative impact of the Rooted and Resilient program, with Juliana sharing her personal experience of significant change over the past year. Juliana encouraged potential participants to join Cohort 2, emphasizing that while there are only 12 spots and a financial investment involved, God provides for those He calls, and the program's benefits are worth the effort. Carla expressed appreciation for Juliana's courage in sharing her journey and her commitment to making positive changes for her family.