Ep. 14 - An Orphan No More

In this powerful episode of Broken to Build, Lauryn DeLoach sits down with Kate East to discuss her journey from hiding in fear to stepping into the fullness of her identity in Christ. Kate shares her experience of growing up in a verbally abusive home, the struggles of hiding behind joy, battling an eating disorder, and finally confronting the orphan spirit that shaped her mindset. Through faith, inner healing, and intense counseling, she has reclaimed her life and now shines as a light to others. This conversation is raw, real, and full of revelations about the power of embracing brokenness to build something beautiful.

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[00:02:00] Hiding in Plain Sight – Kate shares how she masked her pain behind joy and success, making it difficult for others to see her struggles.

[00:17:00] The Orphan Spirit – How a lack of emotional security leads to self-protection, striving, and difficulty receiving love from God and others.

[00:26:00] Breaking Generational Patterns – Kate’s journey of stepping out of an abusive home at 16 and finding healing through faith and mentorship.

[00:32:00] From Trauma to Transformation – How intensive counseling, spiritual retreats, and inner healing helped Kate process years of hidden pain.

[00:29:00] Body Keeps the Score – How unresolved emotional trauma manifested physically, leading to gut health issues and an unexpected battle with an eating disorder. [00:33:00] The Power of Storytelling – The moment a friend boldly called out her struggle and how vulnerability became the key to true healing.

[00:38:00] Beauty in the Brokenness – The stained glass window analogy—how God takes our broken pieces and creates something more beautiful than before.