1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In Episode 5 of A Few Things Podcast, Micah LaCerte and Diana Chaloux LaCerte share Part 2 of Micah’s story—moving from the valley into the climb, and walking through the real “lifelines” God used to bring healing, stability, and hope after years of trauma. This isn’t just a “healing journey” episode—this is a powerful reminder that your story isn’t over, and that freedom is possible when you stop carrying shame alone and start taking real steps toward restoration. In this episode, we talk about: • Watch Episode 4 first for full context • What it feels like when trauma is hidden but still controlling your life • The “lifelines” God used to help Micah LaCerte survive—and begin healing • A safe family that changed everything at the exact right time • Why safety and stability are often the first step toward healing • The gym as a lifeline: how training, discipline, and structure helped fight anxiety and depression • Why strength training supports mental health and emotional regulation • How “success” and accolades can become another mask for shame • The moment Micah met Diana—and why the first question she asked mattered most: “Do you know Jesus?” • Spiritual trauma, hard questions, and how Micah’s relationship with Jesus was rebuilt • Why real freedom goes beyond pain management—and what it looks like to live free • Why these conversations matter for men and women, and how to support someone who’s silently struggling If you’ve ever wondered if healing is actually possible—or if you love someone who’s carrying shame in silence—this episode will meet you right where you are and point you toward hope. You can get the book The Breaker: How Men Can Overcome Shame and Live in True Freedom here: • Direct from the mission: https://www.thebreakermission.com • On Amazon: https://a.co/d/1Gva3iT If you or someone you love has carried pain in silence, this episode—and this story—was created for you. Please share it. --- Comment below — we want to hear how this episode landed for you. Subscribe for weekly conversations on Christian stewardship, faith, fitness, marriage, leadership, healing, and purpose Follow Micah &amp;amp; Diana • Hitch Fit – https://www.hitchfit.com • 🏔 SoulFIT Retreats – https://www.soulfitretreats.com • The Breaker Mission – https://www.thebreakermission.com • Soul Strong - https://www.soulstrongfit.com • Hitch Fit Supplements - https://www.hitchfitsupplements.com • SoulFIT TV on CTN Network – https://www.ctnonline.com • IG: @afewthings.podcast | @soulfitretreats | @hitchfit | @thebreakermission | @mrhitchfit | @dianachaloux Produced By Real Media A Few Things Podcast https://sites.libsyn.com/603060 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39679405/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/39679405