A Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets Therapy

Co-hosted by Licensed Professional Counselor and author Eleanor L. Brown and Isamary Nieves Banks, A Better Way to Heal dives into the transformative connection between faith and therapy. Inspired by Elly’s book, A Better Way: Integrating Faith and Psychology to Heal Inner Wounds, this podcast goes beyond the pages to explore how emotional healing and spiritual growth go hand in hand.

Elly and Isa offer honest conversations that dispel the myth that faith and therapy are incompatible. Through real-life stories, biblical insights, and practical guidance, they help listeners navigate healing from inner wounds, build resilience, and deepen their relationship with Christ. Whether you’re healing from trauma, seeking personal growth, or looking for faith-based tools, this podcast provides support and encouragement for your journey.

Start your path to healing with a signed copy of A Better Way: Integrating Faith and Psychology to Heal Inner Wounds orA Better Way: The Companion Guide – Your 8-Week Path to Healing. They work well individually, but for full impact, get them both.
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Contributors

Co-host

Eleanor L. Brown, MA, LPC

Eleanor L. Brown, MA, LPC, is the co-host of A Better Way to Heal, where she and co-host Isa explore the intersection of faith and therapy to inspire healing and personal growth. As a therapist, author, and speaker, Elly specializes in helping individuals heal from trauma, anxiety, and grief. Elly is passionate about guiding others from simply surviving to thriving through her A Better Way framework, which combines practical therapeutic tools with spiritual insights.

Elly is the author of A Better Way: Integrating Faith and Psychology to Heal Inner Wounds and its companion guide, offering readers transformative strategies for emotional and spiritual growth. On the podcast, Elly’s expertise and Isa’s diverse background create a dynamic space for honest conversations, practical tools, and hope-filled encouragement, equipping listeners with the resources to pursue lasting healing and transformation.

Co-host

Isamary Banks Nieves

Isamary Nieves Banks is the co-host of A Better Way to Heal. She bridges the gap between faith and psychological well-being, complementing her co-host's therapeutic expertise with insights from her diverse background in biology, military service, and healthcare. Isa’s scientific training deepened her understanding of resilience and interconnectedness, while her spiritual focus brings practical biblical wisdom to the conversation.

Beyond the podcast, Isa leads New Life Village, a nonprofit supporting youth transitioning from foster care. Her work provides daily reminders of how integrated approaches to healing—combining emotional, physical, and spiritual care—can transform lives. Together, Isa and Elly foster honest and dynamic conversations about mental health and spiritual growth, offering relatable insights, hope, and practical tools to guide listeners on their healing journeys.