Naomi talks about why setting boundaries can feel so hard, even when we know it’s the right thing to do. She explains how growing up with conditional love, emotional neglect, or strict rules can teach us to stay small and quiet to feel safe.

This episode is about learning how to care for the younger version of yourself, the one who still worries about making others upset. Naomi also shares how becoming a mom helped her see the places where she still needed healing, and how showing up for her son helped her learn to show up for herself, too.

ABOUT THE HOST, NAOMI SPARKS:

Naomi Sparks is a mom, wife, healing coach, and a cult survivor. She grew up in a tightly controlled religious cult in Northern California and spent years disconnected from her true self. Her work now centers around helping others reclaim their voice, heal generational pain, and step into wholeness without apology.

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:

“The most powerful thing I can give my son is not a perfect mom. It’s a healing one.”

QUESTION TO THINK ABOUT:

“Would I still say yes if I knew they wouldn't be mad at me?”

CONNECT WITH NAOMI:

Instagram: @theunapologetictruthh

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You’re not selfish. You’re healing.

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This week, Naomi explores what happens when you start setting boundaries after trauma and why it often feels more painful than empowering. She breaks down the guilt, the nervous system response, and the grief that comes with choosing yourself for the first time. You’ll get self-reflection tools, calming affirmations, and reminders that boundaries are not betrayals. They are acts of self-respect.

About the host, Naomi Sparks:

Naomi Sparks is a mom, wife, healing coach, and a cult survivor. She grew up in a tightly controlled religious cult in Northern California and spent years disconnected from hertrue self. Her work now centers around helping others reclaim their voice, heal generational pain, and step into wholeness without apology.

Quote of the episode:

“Boundaries are not betrayals. They are self-respect in action.”

❤️‍🩹 Validation statements:“My needs are valid, even if they make others uncomfortable.”“I am allowed to protect my peace.” “Saying no doesn't make me mean or selfish.”“It makes me honest.”“I don't have to overexplain or justify why something doesn't feel right.”“I can love people and still say, this isn't okay with me.”

‍❤️‍🩹Self-awareness questions:“What do I need right now?”“Does this feel good, or am I trying to avoid conflict?”“Am I choosing this from fear or from alignment?”“Would I still say yes if I knew they wouldn't be mad at me?”“Do I feel safe, or am I just trying to feel liked?”

❤️‍🩹 Grounding statements (for new choices):
“It's okay to pause before I respond.”“I don't owe anyone instant access to me.”“I can sit with discomfort.”“It's not permanent.”“I'm allowed to take care of myself, even if it disappoints someone else.”“The people meant for me won't leave just because I set a boundary.”

❤️‍🩹 Post-boundary support statements:“That was hard, but I'm proud of myself for speaking up.”“Just because they're upset doesn't mean I did something wrong.”“Every time I choose myself, I'm rewriting the story I was given.”“This gets easier the more I practice.”

Connect with Naomi:

Instagram: @theunapologetictruthh

Let’s keep the conversation going…

If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Your healing matters. So does your voice.

❤ Thank you for being here. This space is yourstoo.

You’re not selfish. You’re healing.

This podcast is produced by AOLI.fm.

Naomi opens up about her experience of walking away from a religious cult and the real challenge of dealing with the beliefs, shame, and fears that stuck around after she left. She talks about the sadness of realizing she hadn’t been living as her true self, and how brave it is to ask the question, “Who am I?” for the first time, and the slow process of remembering who you’ve always been underneath the survival mode.

About the host, Naomi Sparks:

Naomi Sparks is a mom, wife, healing coach, and a cult survivor. She grew up in a tightly controlled religious cult in Northern California and spent years disconnected from her true self. Her work now centers around helping others reclaim their voice, heal generational pain, and step into wholeness without apology.

Quote of the episode:

“Reclaiming who you are isn’t about starting over. It’s about remembering what was always true underneath the noise.”

Questions to think about:

• Who told me who I was before I ever got to decide?
• What beliefs do I still carry that no longer feel true?

❤️‍🩹Healing starts by getting curious. You don’t need all the answers. You only need space to begin.

Connect with Naomi:

Instagram: @theunapologetictruthh

Let’s keep the conversation going…If this episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Your voice helps more people find the space to heal.

❤ Thank you for being here. This space is yours too.
Healing isn’t linear. Identity takes time. You’re doing it beautifully.

This podcast is produced by AOLI.fm.