This week on the Anchored by the Sword Podcast, I sit down with Heather O’Brien — prophetic healing coach, minister, author, and speaker — to talk about her powerful journey of healing and freedom. Heather is the author of No Fear Allowed, a book that helps readers get free and stay free by identifying fear at its roots and learning how to walk in lasting wholeness with God.

Heather shares her story of transformation — from working as an accountant and walking through depression, emotional trauma, and fear, to learning how to hear God’s voice and helping others do the same. Through her healing journey, she experienced both physical and spiritual weight loss — shedding 100 pounds in her body and even more of the emotional and spiritual heaviness she was never meant to carry.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• How fear hides in layers and often looks like something else — anxiety, control, or shame.
• Learning to forgive “from the heart” and the difference between saying you’ve forgiven and actually being healed.
• Why hearing God’s voice changes everything.
• What it means to love yourself as God loves you and see your body as His temple.
• How to face emotional trauma with Jesus and let Him rewrite your story from the inside out.

Heather reminds us that healing is a journey — not a destination — and that God meets us with mercy every single day. You’ll walk away from this episode encouraged to let go of fear, embrace your identity in Christ, and believe that no matter what you’ve walked through, you can be free.

You can find Heather’s book No Fear Allowed on Amazon or at heatherobrien.net and listen to her podcast Heal with Heather O’Brien wherever you get your podcasts.

💬 Episode Quote:

“Healing isn’t about perfection — it’s about partnership. God doesn’t just want to fix your pain; He wants to walk with you through it.” — Heather O’Brien

⚓️ Encouragement:

No matter what your story looks like, you’re never too far gone for God to redeem it. Freedom starts with one brave “yes.” So, take that next step — forgive, surrender, and let His love make you whole.

Bio:

Heather O’Brien is a prophetic healing coach, minister, author, and speaker. She helps Christians heal with God by hearing God's voice. She is the host of a top 2.5% globally ranked podcast, Heal with God. She believes with God's help, you can forgive the unforgivable & heal from trauma.

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Connect with Heather:

Website: https://heatherobrien.net

IG: https://www.instagram.com/healwithgodpodcast

FB: https://www.facebook.com/healwithgodpodcast

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithgodpodcast

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