#428 How to Handle Rejection with Tabitha Panariso
This week, I’m joined by the lovely Tabitha Panariso. She is a licensed professional counselor, writer, speaker, and theologian, who brings counseling into the everyday fabric of life.
She’s also the author of Loyal in His Love: An Invitation to Be Held by Jesus When Others Let You Go. At the heart of Tabitha’s work is a commitment to creating space for life’s toughest moments and guiding others toward healing with clarity and compassion.
We dive into everything today from the plots of Seinfeld to the ways we experience and process rejection- both as adults and as parents helping our kids cope with it. This is exactly the type of conversation I love having on this show, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it just as much!
2:08 – Tabitha 101
- Wife and mom
- Christ-centered and trauma-informed therapist
- A new author
- Bonding over Seinfeld
14:13 – Redefining Acceptance
- The emotional and spiritual toll of rejection
- How social media can amplify feelings of rejection
- A defining moment of acceptance for Tabitha
- God’s unwavering love and faithfulness
23:09 – Healing Through Christ’s Compassion
- Receiving the compassion that Christ has given us
- Naming the pain and emotions you experience
- Allowing ourselves to be dependent on God
37:24 – Modeling Faith For Your Children
- How practicing self-awareness extends to parenting
- Offering children a safe place
- Pointing your kids to Christ over and over again
- Getting your copy of Tabitha’s book
FEATURED QUOTES
“It’s important for us to name our pain, name our feelings, because it’s just like when we break a bone or when we are physically hurt- if we aren’t able to acknowledge that pain, then it’s only going to exasperate, it’s only going to fester.”
“When we can lament, when we can grieve, when we can name what’s happening in us, that’s us re-posturing our hearts and allowing us to be dependent on God.”
“Reminding our kids where their true value lies and where their true worth lies- that is the greatest gift that we can give them.”
Learn more about Tabitha:
Get your copy of Loyal in His Love
Tabitha on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/tabithapanariso
Tabitha on Substack
https://substack.com/@tabithapanariso
Tabitha on Threads