Reclaim Shalom through Telling Your Story

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You were made for Shalom.

What is Shalom and if you were made for it, why don’t you feel peace? How do you get it (or Reclaim it)? What does your story have to do with shalom? Is it really possible to find it?

What is Shalom?

It is not merely the absence of conflict – it’s the presence of active peace.

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What happened to Shalom?

Simply put, Shalom was shattered by sin.

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Recent Articles

  • Empty bench near the shoreline at sunset, a quiet place for reflection

    When Good News Feels Heavy: Why Celebration Is Hard for Men Who Carry Trauma
    By Chris Malone • March 16, 2026
    When celebration triggers anxiety instead of joy, your body may still be bracing for the blow that used to…
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  • Row of red votive candles glowing in a quiet church space

    Church Air Carries More Than Worship: Scent, Spiritual Spaces, and the Body That Remembers
    By Chris Malone • March 13, 2026
    When the air inside a worship space triggers your body’s alarm system, your story may be shaping your experience…
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  • Sunlight streaming through a kitchen window into a home space

    Smells Carry Old Stories
    By Chris Malone • March 11, 2026
    When the air inside your own home triggers something your mind can’t name, your nose may be carrying a…
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  • Man in a jacket looking out a window in contemplation

    Trauma, Development, and the Man Who Grew Up Out of Sync
    By Chris Malone • March 9, 2026
    When chronic stress delays a boy’s development, the shame can follow a man for decades. But your body didn’t…
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  • Man wearing headphones sitting in quiet solitude outdoors

    Why Sound Becomes a Threat Your Body Can’t Ignore
    By Chris Malone • March 6, 2026
    When ordinary noise overwhelms you or silence feels unsafe, your body may be listening for a threat that passed…
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  • Close-up of a clock face, evoking the distorted sense of time that trauma creates

    When Time Stops Making Sense: How Trauma Warps a Man’s Internal Clock
    By Chris Malone • March 4, 2026
    When hours vanish or minutes stretch into what feels like days, trauma may be warping your internal clock.
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  • Man sitting alone in a dimly lit room, hand on chin, deep in thought

    Why Criticism Hits So Hard: What Your Story Does With Feedback
    By Chris Malone • March 2, 2026
    When feedback triggers something deeper than the words themselves, your story may be shaping how you hear correction.
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  • What You Learned to Survive: How Complex Childhood Trauma Shows Up at Every Stage of a Man’s Life
    By Chris Malone • February 27, 2026
    Complex childhood trauma doesn’t stay in the past. Learn how it shows up across the teenage years, young adulthood,…
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  • A man in a sweater looks thoughtful and sad at a decorated Christmas table indoors.

    When Holidays Stir Old Wounds
    By Chris Malone • January 5, 2026
    Holidays can stir old wounds for trauma survivors. Learn gentle ways to navigate triggering seasons, honor your story, and…
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  • Why You Do Not Need a New You to Begin the New Year Well
    By Chris Malone • January 2, 2026
    You do not need a new you to be worthy of hope. You do not need to reinvent yourself…
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Recent Videos

April 15, I published part 1 of an 8-part series — full of excitement and vision for what I hoped to create. But one comment (a small critique about my lighting) hit something deep. It wasn’t the words themselves… it was what they triggered: an old, familiar voice. The bully in my head. In this video, I talk honestly about how childhood bullying shaped that inner critic, how perfectionism kept me stuck, and why I’m finally choosing to show up anyway — imperfect, vulnerable, and still healing. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by self-doubt, fear of judgment, or the belief that you’re not “good enough” to try — this video is for you. ⸻ 🔑 What I cover: • How one comment triggered childhood wounds • The lie of perfectionism and how it keeps us stuck • Why the inner critic isn’t really your voice • 3 action steps I’m using to show up anyway ⸻ 🛠️ Want to push back against your own inner bully? Leave a comment and tell me how the voice shows up in your life — and what helps you move forward. 🧡 If this resonates, subscribe. I’m building a space for people who want to heal, create, and grow — even while the bully in their head is still talking. Website: 🔗 https://reclaimingshalom.com 10:34
The Bully In My Head Won't Shut Up | Why I’m Showing Up Anyway
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The Bully In My Head Won't Shut Up | Why I’m Showing Up Anyway

155 views July 11, 2025 4:46 pm

Have you ever wondered how something broken can become more beautiful than it was before? In this introductory video, we explore the ancient art of Kintsugi where broken pottery is repaired with gold, making the fractures part of its unique beauty-and discover how this concept parallels our own journey from brokenness to restoration. In this series, I share personal experiences of pain and healing, exploring how the Hebrew word shalom-symbolizing wholeness, peace, and harmony-is not just a distant memory of Eden's perfection, but a blueprint for restoring every aspect of our lives. Whether you're facing the aftermath of a relationship, the loss of a dream, or deep personal trauma, this series is for you. Together, over the next six weeks, we will: • Dive deep into understanding God's original design for flourishing beyond mere peace. • Reflect on the realities of how trust and wholeness can shatter in our lives. • Discover practical, faith-driven, and psychologically grounded pathways to mend our broken pieces. I invite you to join me on this transformative journey. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and visit reclaimingshalom.com/halom-series for additional resources, reflection questions, and community discussion. Remember, your breaks don't define you-they are the starting points for creating something even more beautiful. Be kind to yourself and let's move from brokenness to restoration together. Also visit https://reclaimingshalom.com/shalom-series for additional resources, reflection questions, and community discussion. 7:00
From Brokenness to Restoration: The Shalom Journey — PART ONE
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From Brokenness to Restoration: The Shalom Journey — PART ONE

142 views April 14, 2025 9:09 am

Want to learn about self-kindness? We become like the people we surround ourselves with. If your inner critic is loud, it’s time to find a community that models self-compassion. Seek out friends, mentors, and faith-based groups that encourage grace and growth. You don’t have to walk this journey alone—in fact, you can’t do it alone. Let’s build a circle of support and self-kindness together. #SelfCompassion #GrowthMindset #FaithCommunity @ReclaimingShalom #HealingJourney #ReclaimingShalom 🔔 Subscribe to join our community of healing: https://www.youtube.com/@ReclaimingShalom 💡 Want to dive deeper? Visit https://reclaimingshalom.com 1:01
Stop Self Sabotage With This Proven Method
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Stop Self Sabotage With This Proven Method

83 views March 11, 2025 12:47 pm

Welcome to Reclaiming Shalom! 💜 In this video, we explore how mindfulness can help us manage our inner critic and transform our self talk. Through understanding mental wellness and practicing self criticism awareness, we'll learn practical tools for personal growth that create lasting change. Let's walk this healing path together! ✨ @ReclaimingShalom #HealingJourney #ReclaimingShalom 🔔 Subscribe to join our community of healing: https://www.youtube.com/@ReclaimingShalom 💡 Want to dive deeper? Visit https://reclaimingshalom.com 0:30
How This Simple Pause Technique Will Change Your Life!
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How This Simple Pause Technique Will Change Your Life!

299 views February 20, 2025 11:00 am

Welcome to Reclaiming Shalom! 💜 In this video, I explore how our self criticism impacts our mental wellness and share practical strategies for cultivating self kindness. Through mindfulness and personal growth, we'll discover how to quiet that harsh inner voice and embrace a more compassionate way of being. Let's walk this healing path together! ✨ @ReclaimingShalom #HealingJourney #ReclaimingShalom 🔔 Subscribe to join our community of healing: https://www.youtube.com/@ReclaimingShalom 💡 Want to dive deeper? Visit https://reclaimingshalom.com 16:13
Your Inner Critic Doesn't Control You | 5 Ways to Reclaim Power
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Your Inner Critic Doesn't Control You | 5 Ways to Reclaim Power

125 views February 15, 2025 2:30 pm

Welcome to Reclaiming Shalom! Healing from trauma is messy, but it’s possible. In this short, I’ll share how your journey to peace and wholeness starts today. Let’s walk this road together! 💜 @ReclaimingShalom #HealingFromTrauma #ReclaimingShalom" 0:12
STOP Letting Trauma Control Your Life
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STOP Letting Trauma Control Your Life

143 views February 4, 2025 12:34 pm

Learn how to heal from trauma and find freedom and peace in your life. Discover techniques for trauma recovery and overcoming childhood trauma in this empowering video. #healingtrauma #ReclaimingShalom #traumahealingjourney Welcome to Reclaiming Shalom! In this first video, we explore how trauma affects our lives and begin the journey toward authentic healing and peace. Whether you're carrying the weight of past experiences or supporting someone who is, this channel offers a space where faith meets healing. Join me as we discover practical tools, biblical wisdom, and honest conversations about trauma, healing, and finding true shalom - the deep peace and wholeness we were meant to experience. ✨ In this video: • What Reclaiming Shalom is all about • How trauma shapes our stories • Why healing is possible • The journey ahead 🔔 Subscribe to join our community of healing: https://www.youtube.com/@ReclaimingShalom 💡 Want to dive deeper? Visit https://reclaimingshalom.com 10:09
Healing from Trauma: Finding Freedom & Peace
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Healing from Trauma: Finding Freedom & Peace

78 views February 3, 2025 6:12 pm

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