Redeemed Podcast

She Was Homeless, Broken & Searching for Identity… Then God Changed Everything

Redeemed Podcast Season 1 Episode 109

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What happens when childhood trauma, abuse, addiction, homelessness, and identity struggles collide with the redeeming love of God?

In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns sits down with Latricia Morris — wife, mother, branding expert, and host of The Brand Revivalist Podcast — to share her raw and honest testimony of overcoming childhood sexual abuse, addiction, homelessness, confusion surrounding identity and sexuality, and the deep wounds that followed her into adulthood.

Latricia opens up about:
 ✨ growing up in an abusive home
 ✨ struggling with shame and identity
 ✨ living out of her car while pursuing college
 ✨ searching for love and validation in all the wrong places
 ✨ meeting her husband and discovering Jesus
 ✨ healing the “roots” behind destructive patterns
 ✨ learning to surrender trauma to God
 ✨ balancing motherhood, business, faith, and healing

00:00 – Introduction + Book Launch Announcement

03:12 – Latricia’s Childhood Trauma & Abuse

08:40 – Realizing “This Isn’t Normal”

13:22 – Identity Struggles, Shame & Seeking Validation

18:55 – Drugs, Alcohol & Running from the Pain

24:48 – Moving Out at 16 & Surviving Alone

31:05 – Homeless While Pursuing College

39:40 – Questions About Sexuality & Searching for Identity

49:50 – Meeting Her Husband & Discovering God’s Love

58:18 – How Her Mother-in-Law Changed Her Life

1:05:11 – Why Healing Didn’t Happen Overnight

1:12:44 – The “Roots” Analogy That Changed Everything

1:22:36 – From Trauma to Purpose & Building a Brand Business

1:30:05 – Encouragement for Anyone Struggling Today

1:36:22 – Lauren’s Prayer for Healing & Restoration

This conversation is a reminder that your past does not define your future and that God can redeem even the deepest wounds.

If you’ve ever struggled with:
 • childhood trauma
 • identity confusion
 • rejection
 • addiction
 • shame
 • anxiety
 • healing from abuse
 • or feeling like your story is too broken…

This episode is for you. 💛

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 Website: https://thebrandrevivalist.com/ 

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IG https://www.instagram.com/i.am.latricia/

Disclaimer:

The purpose of the Redeemed Podcast is to share the love of Jesus. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on behalf of guest do not necessarily represent the thoughts of the host. This podcast does not constitute services or medical advise. Pease pray and thoroughly research options for medical needs. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for resulting consequence and impact.

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