S1E21 - Dana's Story: Be Still
God is Good Podcast
In this episode of The God Is Good Podcast, host Carol O’Brien sits down with Dana Nygaard, a Catholic therapist and speaker, to share her powerful story of healing and faith. From growing up in a controlling and traumatic home to finding herself in a marriage that mirrored her past, Dana’s journey reveals how God’s truth and stillness brought her from pain to peace. With honesty and grace, Dana opens up about how she learned to rely not on people—but on God alone—and how that trust transformed her life, her vocation, and her calling to help others break free from unhealthy patterns. “Be still and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:11 In This Episode: * Dana shares her early experiences growing up in a family marked by control and emotional pain. * How her childhood patterns led her into an abusive marriage—and the priest who helped her see that God never calls us to be abused. * The moment she learned to “be still” and truly know God’s peace. * How faith, therapy, and God’s Word brought her healing, freedom, and a renewed purpose. * Dana’s work today helping women heal attachment wounds, strengthen their faith, and prepare for healthy, Christ-centered marriages. Key Scripture: * “Be still and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:11 * “For I know the plans I have in mind for you…” — Jeremiah 29:11 Memorable Quotes: * “I was doing my faith, not living it.” * “God did not put you on this earth to be abused.” * “Once I relied fully on God, everything shifted.” * “I want women to know—they can be healed through God. I’m living proof.” Connect with Dana: 🌐 dananygaard.com 🌐 clarityplease.com — take the Healthy Attachment Style quiz or schedule a session. If this episode touched your heart: 💛 Share it with someone who needs hope. 💛 Follow The God Is Good Podcast for more stories of redemption and faith.
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In this podcast, we bring you the real stories of everyday people who have faced significant challenges and emerged transformed. Our mission is to shine a light on how God works in our everyday lives to help us overcome adversity.
In today’s digital age, we're barraged by stories of others living their seemingly best lives. Social media, in particular, can be an onslaught of happy stories and extraordinary adventures. When we’re struggling though, the constant displays of what appear to be the perfect lives of others can have a disastrous affect on us. We ask, why is everyone else’s life so perfect while I’m suffering?
Here, we hope you'll find something different and inspiring. In each episode you will hear from courageous people who share their real-life struggles and tribulations. They tell us how their lives dramatically changed after an encounter with God. And they explain what their lives are like now. Are their lives perfect? Well, you’ll have to listen to hear the answer.
We invite you to join us on this journey. We’re glad you’re here—get involved, tell us your thoughts, maybe even share your story of joyful transformation.
So grab a cup of coffee. Sit back, relax, and be inspired by the journeys of ordinary people who love God. And discover why God is good...all the time!
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