In this episode, we step into the quiet of Shabbat—and the not-so-quiet lives of the people trying to keep it. Mary’s learning how to be in relationship with other people and Matthew is… well, being Matthew. We talk trauma, ritual, regulation, and what it means to belong—especially after you’ve been broken.

Welcome to Gutted. In this first episode, we step into Season 1, Episode 1 of The Chosen—where we meet the characters in motion: still searching, still stumbling, but drawn by something they can’t yet name.

Before the miracles. Before the callings. Before anyone knew what they were becoming.

This isn’t about tidy introductions. It’s about the cracks that make room for something new.

Through a psychological and relational lens, we’ll explore identity, fear, avoidance, and the quiet ache of not knowing who you are anymore. Because healing doesn’t start with being found—it starts with being seen.

Gutted is a podcast that examines the psychological development of the characters in The Chosen — a series that offers more than just storytelling; it offers a study in transformation.

Hosted by Dr. Stacey Marquee, a clinical psychologist with a deep appreciation for narrative, this show takes a closer look at how trauma, identity, attachment, belief, and behavioral patterns shape the people we now call disciples. Through a grounded, human lens, we explore what makes these characters believable, relatable, and beautifully unfinished.

Each episode unpacks key moments from the show using insights from clinical theory, trauma-informed practice, and relational psychology — making room for curiosity, compassion, and honest reflection along the way.

It’s for anyone who’s ever felt like too many scattered pieces—and dares to believe there’s something whole and holy waiting to emerge.

Come for the fish. Stay for the moment when 5 + 2 somehow equals enough.