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S1E21 - Scrupulosity, Birth Trauma, and the God Who Stayed, with Emily Hammer

S1E21 - Scrupulosity, Birth Trauma, and the God Who Stayed, with Emily Hammer

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When Emily Hammer was lying on the floor during a traumatic pregnancy, she wondered, “What would it be like if I was gone?” That moment marked the beginning of a long mental health journey—one filled with anxiety, postpartum PTSD, scrupulosity OCD, and ultimately, healing through faith, therapy, and the Savior’s love.

In this vulnerable and powerful conversation, Emily opens up about:

  • Growing up in Japan and Singapore

  • How scrupulosity OCD distorted her understanding of worthiness and grace

  • Birth trauma, postpartum anxiety, and her mental health crash in 2023

  • Learning to see joy in small things—like toy cars and bumblebees

  • Finding covenant joy in Christ, even when healing is slow and messy

Whether you’ve experienced mental health struggles yourself or are trying to support someone who has, this episode is a testimony that you are not alone. There is hope. There is healing. And there is joy—even here.

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