Hope for Anxiety and OCD: Recent Episodes
Carrie Bock
Hope for Anxiety and OCD is a welcome place for struggling Christians to reduce shame, increase hope, and develop healthier connections to God and others. A Licensed Professional Counselor interviews other professionals, spiritual leaders, and everyday people who have found hope in the midst of their mental health struggle.
In this episode, Carrie welcomes back licensed clinical social worker Nikole Kruger to explore the overlap between autism and OCD, why many adults are identified later in life, and how understanding neurodivergence can reduce shame and improve treatment.
Episode Highlights:
How autism and OCD can overlap and why the two are sometimes difficult to distinguish
Why many adults don't realize they're autistic until later in life, even if they've always felt different
How masking can lead to exhaustion, burnout, and challenges with identity and relationships
Why understanding the function behind a behavior is essential when treating OCD and autism together
Practical ways therapists, churches, families, and individuals can create more supportive environments for autistic people
Connect with Nikole Krueger here: www.ocdtherapies.com
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In this episode, Carrie continues with Part 2 of her testimony, sharing how God sustained her through a high-risk pregnancy, her husband's rare neurological diagnosis, profound grief, and the ongoing journey of trusting Him through life's greatest uncertainties.
Episode Highlights:
Why trusting God often begins where control comes to an end.
How surrender became a turning point that strengthened her faith.
What helped Carrie navigate grief, uncertainty, and unanswered questions.
Why remembering God's past faithfulness builds confidence for today's challenges.
How living one day at a time creates space for peace and hope.
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In this episode, Carrie shares Part 1 of her personal testimony, revealing the truths God taught her during one of the darkest seasons of her life and why those lessons still shape her faith today.
Episode Highlights:
Why God's promises became my anchor through divorce, grief, and unanswered prayers
How suffering exposed beliefs I didn't realize I had about God's character
What helped me keep trusting God when life didn't unfold the way I expected
How counseling, community, and Scripture became part of God's provision during heartbreak
Why God may be doing far more behind the scenes than you can see today
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In this episode, Carrie sits down with Whitney Paige to share how her journey through OCD, scrupulosity, chronic illness, and spiritual struggle reshaped her understanding of God's love and faithfulness.
Episode Highlights:
Why chasing certainty often keeps Christians stuck in the OCD cycle.
The connection between chronic illness and mental health.
Practical ways to anchor your faith when your feelings tell a different story.
What scrupulosity can distort about God's character and His love for you.
The role of community, treatment, and biblical truth in finding lasting hope.
Whitney's award-winning book, By His Stripes, and how her testimony is encouraging Christians to trust God through OCD, chronic illness, and seasons of suffering.
Connect with Whitney Paige:
www.whitneypaigeco.com
Check out Whitney Paige's book By His Stripes: https://www.whitneypaigeco.com/author
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In this episode, Carrie sits down with Kathy Young as she shares her journey through postpartum OCD, multiple inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations, a misdiagnosis of postpartum psychosis, and the lessons she learned on the road to recovery.
Episode Highlights:
-How to recognize when postpartum OCD symptoms may be mistaken for postpartum psychosis or other mental health conditions.
-Why sleep deprivation, hormonal changes, and anxiety can intensify OCD symptoms after childbirth.
-How perfectionism and the need for control can quietly fuel obsessive thinking during motherhood.
-Practical ways to communicate your needs and build a stronger support system during difficult seasons.
-Strategies for navigating intrusive thoughts, embracing uncertainty, and leaning on God throughout the recovery process.
Connect with Kathy: https://lessnoiselowwhispers.substack.com/
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In this episode, Carrie welcomes back Jon Seidl, a returning guest, author, speaker, and founder of Veritas Recovery, to share his personal journey through addiction and recovery while exploring how identity, shame, unresolved pain, and a deeper relationship with Christ can shape the path toward lasting healing and freedom.
Episode Highlights:
How unresolved trauma and emotional pain can influence addictive behaviors later in life.
Why shame often keeps people stuck while godly conviction creates a pathway toward healing.
The role identity plays in both addiction and long-term recovery.
What it means to pursue freedom by addressing the root causes of unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Insights from Jon Seidl’s book Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic and his journey toward recovery through faith, vulnerability, and God's grace.
Connect with Jon Seidl here: www.jonseidl.com
www.jonseidl.com/confessions-of-a-christian-alcoholic-book
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In this episode, Carrie sits down with Rachael Kelley, a Christian writer and former Empowered Mind student, to discuss navigating OCD flare-ups, overcoming scrupulosity, and learning to trust God's love throughout the recovery journey.
Episode Highlights:
How Rachael Kelley learned to navigate OCD flare-ups without viewing them as failures in recovery.
The primary obsessional doubt that was driving many of her scrupulosity fears.
Why OCD often disguises itself as spiritual conviction and how to recognize the difference.
The ICBT strategies that helped her challenge intrusive thoughts and obsessional reasoning.
How learning to tolerate uncertainty strengthened both her recovery and her faith.
Practical tools, support systems, and mindset shifts that continue helping her move forward when OCD resurfaces.
Connect with Rachael Kelley:
https://www.instagram.com/rachael.anne.writes/
https://rachaelannewrites.substack.com/
Ultimate Resource Guide for Christians with OCD: https://rachaelannewrites.substack.com/p/the-ultimate-resource-guide-for-christians
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In this episode, Carrie welcomes Erica Hackworth to share how discovering the connection between her ADHD, autism, and OCD transformed her relationships, faith, self-understanding, and journey toward recovery.
Episode Highlight:
Discover how ADHD, autism, and OCD can overlap and influence one another in unexpected ways.
Recognize the hidden signs of OCD that extend beyond contamination fears and perfectionism.
Identify the difference between OCD-driven fear and genuine spiritual conviction.
Learn practical ways to communicate neurodivergent needs within relationships and family life.
Apply ICBT principles to break free from shame, intrusive thoughts, and self-condemnation.
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In this episode, Carrie sits down with Ana, a missionary who shares her journey through scrupulosity OCD, navigating fear and major life decisions while discovering Jesus as her Good Shepherd, faithfully leading her through missions, marriage, and deeper trust in Him.
Episode Highlights:
How scrupulosity OCD can distort your view of God and His will for your life
Why fear and anxiety don't necessarily mean you're making the wrong decision
Practical ways to discern God's direction through prayer, Scripture, and wise counsel
How to move forward in faith when you don't have complete certainty
Why OCD and mental health struggles do not disqualify you from God's calling and purpose
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In this episode, Carrie sits down with pastor Chris Russo to discuss how religious OCD, intrusive thoughts, childhood trauma, and fears surrounding salvation shaped his relationship with God and how counseling, community, and faith became important parts of his healing journey.
Episode Highlights:
How scrupulosity can create intense fears surrounding salvation and judgment
Why childhood trauma and loss can quietly affect your relationship with God
How intrusive thoughts can distort the way Christians interpret scripture
The difference between intellectually understanding God’s love and emotionally receiving it
Why counseling, community, and healthy relationships played a major role in Chris’s healing journey
What practical OCD recovery can look like while continuing to pursue faith, family, and purpose
Connect with Pastor Chris here: www.officialchrisrusso.com
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Carrie sits down with author and professor Dr. O. Alan Noble to share his deeply personal journey through years of OCD treatment, intense suffering, and ultimately finding hope through ICBT.
Episode Highlights:
Why traditional talk therapy and reassurance can unintentionally keep OCD cycles going
How ERP may help some people while still leaving others feeling stuck and exhausted
The key differences between ERP and ICBT in treating OCD
How iCBT helps people recognize the difference between reasonable doubts and obsessive doubts
How faith, community, and hope can sustain people during seasons of deep despair
What real recovery from OCD can look like, even when intrusive thoughts still occur
Connect with Dr. O. Alan Noble here:
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www.instagram.com/oalannoble/
//substack.com/@oalannoble
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In this episode, Carrie shares why so many Christians feel trapped in exhausting OCD cycles and how Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD offers a different approach to finding peace, clarity, and lasting healing.
Episode Highlights:
What makes inference based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) different from traditional OCD treatment
Why so many Christians struggle silently with scrupulosity and intrusive thoughts
How Empowered Mind helps simplify OCD recovery into practical, faith based steps
Why being “functional” doesn’t always mean you’re truly free from OCD
Who Empowered Mind is designed for and how to know if it’s the right fit for you
Why lasting OCD healing requires consistency, self awareness, and intentional change
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In this episode, Carrie shares how to move forward when OCD treatment, ERP, prayer, or recovery programs leave you feeling stuck, discouraged, and questioning whether things can really change.
Episode Highlights:
Why failed OCD treatment can feel emotionally devastating for Christians
The mindset shift that changes how recovery and progress are viewed
What may actually be missing when therapy does not seem effective
Why more people are exploring ICBT after difficult ERP experiences
How faith, resilience, and growth can still emerge from disappointment
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In this episode, Carrie shares how mindfulness and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) can come together in a powerful way to support your OCD recovery journey.
Episode Highlights:
The difference between mindfulness and meditation, and why it matters
How mindfulness helps you create space from intrusive thoughts
Why building distress tolerance is key for OCD recovery
What ICBT is and how it reveals what’s really happening behind OCD
How faith, Scripture, and staying present support your healing journey
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In this episode, Carrie explores the concerns of using AI for OCD and shares practical ways to use it wisely while staying grounded in truth, community, and your identity in Christ.
Episode Highlights:
Why using AI during a mental health crisis can be harmful and what to do instead
How AI can become a form of reassurance seeking that feeds the OCD cycle
The ways AI may unintentionally reinforce negative thought patterns
Why human connection and godly community are essential for healing
Practical ways to use AI as a tool without replacing real support
How to stay rooted in truth and your identity in Christ while navigating technology
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In this episode, Carrie answers listener-submitted questions from email and a recent survey about scrupulosity to help you better understand it and respond in healthier ways.
Episode Highlights:
Carrie’s answers to listener questions about intrusive thoughts and scrupulosity, drawn from real experiences shared through email and survey responses
How to recognize intrusive or critical thoughts as OCD, not your true beliefs
Why scrupulosity targets what matters most, including your relationship with God
How to identify the core fear beneath obsessive doubts
The difference between God’s voice and fear-based thoughts
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In this episode, I talk about how spiritual mental rituals are actually mental compulsions in OCD, and five steps to help you recognize these patterns and begin stepping out of them.
Episode Highlights:
The connection between spiritual mental rituals and compulsions in OCD
Ways to become more aware of when these patterns are happening in your mind
Practical strategies to create distance from intrusive thoughts through mindfulness and thought diffusion
The underlying fears and “feared possible self” that drive spiritual mental rituals
Why OCD’s reasoning process keeps you stuck and what helps you step out of it
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In this episode, Carrie sits down with Pastor Jeremy Pickwell, founding pastor of Alinea Church, to talk about the Holy Spirit, the fear of blasphemy, and how to find peace when your thoughts make you question your relationship with God.
Episode Highlights:
• What the Holy Spirit really is and why He is personal, not just a feeling
• How the Holy Spirit helps guide, comfort, and strengthen you in daily life
• What the Bible actually means by blasphemy of the Holy Spirit
• Why intrusive thoughts are not the same as rejecting God
• How to stop overthinking and trust God with uncertainty
• How to find peace when you feel afraid you’ve “messed things up” spiritually
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In this episode, Carrie and her husband Steve share their personal journey of navigating when it may be time to leave a church, walk through red flags, yellow flags, and how to prayerfully discern your next step.
Episode Highlights:
How to recognize the difference between red flags and yellow flags in a church
Why sound doctrine and healthy leadership matter for your spiritual growth
How your own role (connection, serving, engagement) impacts your church experience
Practical steps to take before deciding to leave, including conversations and self-reflection
How to prayerfully discern if God is leading you to stay or move on
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Carrie welcomes back John Bennett from Episode 76 for a powerful conversation about how a multiple myeloma diagnosis in 2019 has shaped his faith, perspective on heaven, and daily purpose, with encouragement for anyone walking a long road of suffering.
Episode Highlights:
What John discovered when he stopped fighting his diagnosis and chose to embrace it instead.
How to keep going when OCD, anxiety, or suffering feels like a long-term battle.
Why focusing on today can bring more peace and reduce anxiety
How acceptance can help you walk with God in the middle of pain
What it looks like to find purpose and live out your faith even with limitations or ongoing struggles
How God uses suffering to build endurance, deepen your faith, and remind you that your healing story isn’t finished yet
How suffering that never fully goes away can still become one of the greatest gifts in your life.
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In this episode, Carrie dives into why salvation doubts can feel so real for Christians with scrupulosity and how OCD can pull believers into convincing fear-based stories about their faith.
Episode Highlights:
Why salvation doubts can be common among Christians
How scrupulosity creates fear-based faith narratives
The difference between grace based salvation and works based thinking
Spiritual seasons and why feelings of closeness with God change
Understanding the OCD bubble through Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT)
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In this episode, Carrie welcomes returning guest Michael Kheir, author of Waging War Against OCD, to discuss forgiveness, repentance, and how Christians with OCD can break free from cycles of fear and guilt in their relationship with God.
Episode Highlight:
How scrupulosity twists the meaning of repentance and confession
The difference between Holy Spirit conviction and OCD condemnation
Why obsessive confession often comes from fear rather than faith
How understanding justification vs. sanctification changes the way we view our sin
What the fruit of the Spirit can teach us about recognizing God's voice
How to stop confessing sins that God has already forgiven
Connect with Michael Kheir: wagingwaragainstocd.com
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In this episode, Carrie explores how scrupulosity can quietly turn Scripture into fear and pressure while offering a more peaceful, grace-filled way to reconnect with God’s Word.
Episode Highlights:
Why Scripture can feel triggering when you struggle with scrupulosity
How shame cycles form around Bible avoidance
Simple ways to begin reading again without pressure
Why understanding everything isn’t required for spiritual growth
How rigid beliefs about Bible reading can fuel OCD
Practical ways to reconnect with God’s Word in peace
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In this episode, Carrie continues exploring why scrupulosity can feel so layered and difficult to untangle. She examines the hidden fears, spiritual experiences, and beliefs about God that may be quietly fueling the struggle.
Episode Highlights:
How scrupulosity often attaches itself to other OCD themes
What it means to identify the “primary obsessional doubt” beneath the surface
Why theology and personal history both matter in recovery
How early relationships can shape your view of God
Why healing may require examining both belief systems and identity
What it looks like to move from an identity rooted in fear to one rooted in being loved
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As we continue the Scrupulosity Series, Carrie unpacks the hidden layers that make religious OCD uniquely complex, especially when spiritual doubt, fear of sin, and confusion about God’s character get tangled in the OCD cycle.
Episode Highlights:
Why scrupulosity (religious OCD) is more complex than other OCD themes and why it often feels harder to treat
How church culture and biblical counseling can unintentionally reinforce the OCD cycle
Why reassurance about salvation, sin, or blasphemy can actually make scrupulosity worse
How mental health stigma in Christian spaces delays proper OCD treatment
The difference between intrusive thoughts, temptation, and actual sin from a biblical perspective
How black-and-white theology and fear-based thinking keep religious OCD stuck
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We’re kicking off the Scrupulosity Series by starting at the foundation, God’s love.
In this episode, Carrie explores how shame, church hurt, and feelings of unworthiness can cloud our view of Him, and how Scripture invites us to receive the steady, unchanging love of Christ that nothing can take away.
Episode Highlights:
How scrupulosity distorts your view of God’s character and keeps you stuck in fear
Why embracing God’s love is foundational to healing from religious OCD
Common reasons we reject God’s love, including church hurt and shame
The difference between accepting God’s forgiveness and compulsively seeking reassurance
Practical ways to notice evidence of God’s love in everyday life
How speaking Scripture daily can help renew your mind and strengthen your identity in Christ
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In this episode, Carrie sits down with Nathan Clarkson, an actor, author, and podcast host, to talk about how scrupulosity, guilt, and contamination fears shaped his faith and how grace slowly rewrote that story.
Episode Highlights:
- Nathan’s early experience with OCD and how it shaped his faith
- How contamination OCD and scrupulosity often intertwine
- Why OCD creates a distorted, harsh view of God
- The difference between OCD guilt and true conviction
- What it means to accept God’s forgiveness—even when it doesn’t feel true
- How healing can grow in small, almost unnoticed steps when you walk with God and safe people
- Nathan’s book I’m the Worst
https://www.amazon.com/Im-Worst-Freedom-Admitting-Faults/dp/0825449871
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Instagram: @nathanjclarkson
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Carrie explores three common objections to Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) and explains why OCD treatment is not one-size-fits-all.
Episode Highlights:
Why OCD treatment is not one-size-fits-all and must be tailored to the whole person
How ICBT addresses the unique reasoning process behind OCD obsessions
Why struggling with OCD does not mean you’ve lost the ability to think or reason well
The difference between obsessional reasoning and everyday, present-moment reasoning
How trusting sensory data can help break free from “what if” thinking
Why ICBT is not about arguing with OCD, but expanding beyond its narrow story
How faith, identity in Christ, and ICBT work together to bring hope—especially for scrupulosity
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In today’s episode, Carrie sits down with Heather O’Brien—minister, author, speaker, and host of the Heal With God podcast—to discuss how to discern God’s voice when OCD and scrupulosity create fear and confusion.
Episode Highlights:
How Scripture and the Holy Spirit work together to bring clarity and peace
Why you don’t have to be afraid of “missing” God’s will in everyday decisions
What it looks like to break agreement with lies and replace them with God’s truth
Why God’s guidance produces peace, not pressure, urgency, or shame
How Christian community can support healthy spiritual discernment
Connect with Heather O'Brien:
https://calledtopriesthood.com/
https://heatherobrien.net/
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In this episode, Carrie sits down with Ashley Lawrence, a wife, mom, homeschooler, and artist who shares her journey with OCD, and how God met her in the middle of years of fear, doubt, and unanswered questions.
Episode Highlights:
How scrupulosity can mimic a “faith problem” when it is actually OCD
What mental compulsions can look like, including rumination, internal checking, and reassurance seeking
How warning passages in Scripture can become triggers for obsessive doubt and fear
How ICBT helps “disarm” OCD’s reasoning and make intrusive thoughts feel less convincing
How identifying the feared self versus your real identity in Christ can support recovery and peace
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In this episode, Carrie sits down with Blessing Afa Jumbo, a wife, mother, and writer, who shares her courageous journey with OCD—how intrusive thoughts, postpartum struggles, and performance-based faith shaped her view of God, and how grace, proper treatment, and healthier theology have brought healing and hope.
Episode Highlights:
How OCD can disguise itself as spiritual conviction, warfare, or responsibility, placing unbearable pressure on the Christian
The heavy burden of performance-based faith and the fear of failing God as a Christian and a mother
Postpartum OCD and harm-related intrusive thoughts, and the courage it takes to name them for what they are
Finding freedom through proper support, including medication and therapy, alongside faith.
Relearning the heart of God as loving and gracious, not punitive.
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In this episode, Carrie reflects on insights from the listener survey and shares how that feedback is shaping the direction of the show in 2026. She also explores what healing can look like for Christians with OCD and how to take meaningful steps forward.
Episode Highlights:
What the listener survey revealed about where listeners are in their OCD journey
How listener feedback is guiding the podcast’s direction in 2026
A preview of upcoming topics
How the podcast is intentionally designed to support your specific questions and struggles
Why evidence-based treatment matters for OCD and what to look for in a therapist
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In this episode, Carrie explores how Christians can navigate year-end regret with both honesty and grace, especially when OCD keeps pulling them back into “what ifs” and past decisions.
Episode Highlights:
How to acknowledge regret without getting stuck in rumination or shame.
Why accepting God’s forgiveness is more powerful than trying to “forgive yourself.”
A simple four-step process for moving through regret with honesty and grace.
How OCD distorts regret and keeps you replaying the past, and how to step out of that cycle.
What Peter’s story teaches us about restoration, calling, and God’s tender pursuit of His children.
How to trust God’s sovereignty when you fear your decisions may have “messed up” His plan.
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In this Christmas episode, Carrie dives deep into a truth we often miss in the middle of all the holiday noise, and what Immanuel—God with us truly means for those moments when we don’t feel His presence.
Episode Highlights:
The meaning of Immanuel and Jesus’ humble arrival.
How to trust God’s nearness even when you don’t feel Him
How God draws close to the brokenhearted and understands every layer of your suffering.
How the humility of Christ’s birth reflects God’s desire for intimate relationship with us.
What it looks like to walk with God daily through the Holy Spirit
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In this episode of Christian Faith and OCD, Carrie shares the unexpected grief she’s walking through as she steps away from individual therapy. She reflects on how God is leading her into a new chapter and explores how you can move through your own transitions with faith, courage, and compassion.
Episode highlights:
Why Carrie is no longer offering weekly individual therapy and what this shift has looked like emotionally, spiritually, and practically.
The unique benefits of intensive therapy like EMDR and ICBT for Christians with OCD and trauma, and how it differs from weekly counseling.
How overthinking, early childhood experiences, and self-doubt can fuel OCD, and why deeper work on these roots can bring meaningful relief.
How ICBT integrates with Christian faith, especially around identity in Christ.
Practical ways to walk through your own transitions with honesty, grief, and hope, while trusting God’s leading.
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In this episode, Carrie welcomes a special guest, Nikole Krueger, LCSW, to explore the often-overlooked overlap between OCD and ADHD. They share practical tools and guidance for understanding your neurodiversity with clarity, compassion, and a Christ-centered sense of hope.
Episode Highlights:
How Nikole defines ADHD as attention dysregulation rather than a true “deficit” of attention, and what that looks like in everyday life.
How hyperactivity can show up on the outside or stay hidden on the inside, causing many people, especially women, to miss a diagnosis for years.
Why more adults are being diagnosed with ADHD later in life
How trauma, depression, sleep issues, and other conditions can mimic or overlap with ADHD and OCD, making accurate diagnosis more complex.
The ways OCD and perfectionism can mask ADHD symptoms
What evidence-based assessment and treatment can look like when someone has both OCD and ADHD
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In this heartfelt 200th episode, Carrie reflects on five years of podcasting and God’s steady faithfulness through seasons of loss, doubt, and unexpected grace. She shares two “secret weapons” for overcoming discouragement and finding renewed strength when life feels heavy.
Episode Highlights:
-Honest reflections on the highs and lows of podcasting for five years
Two biblical “secret weapons” to help you escape discouragement and find hope again.
-Why contentment is something we learn through experience—and how Philippians 4 teaches us to live it out.
-How to stay rooted in faith when life feels uncertain or overwhelming.
-Practical ways to apply mindfulness and Christian mental health tools for OCD, anxiety, and emotional burnout.
-Encouragement to keep showing up in your calling, trusting that God is still at work even when you can’t see the results yet.
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In this episode, Carrie welcomes Greg and Stacey Oliver from Awaken Recovery to share their journey of faith, healing, and recovery from compulsive sexual behavior.
Episode Highlights:
How faith and community play a vital role in recovery from compulsive sexual behavior.
Why isolation fuels addiction and how authentic connection brings healing.
The difference between forgiveness and true healing through confession and community.
How addiction often masks deeper emotional wounds and unmet needs.
Practical ways to handle intrusive or triggering thoughts through spiritual and mental tools.
How God’s grace empowers lasting freedom and transformation beyond shame.
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As we continue the Healthy Perspectives on Sex series, Carrie explores what it means for Christians with OCD to face intrusive sexual thoughts with faith and honesty. She opens up a deeper conversation about shame, healing, and renewal in Christ.
Episode Highlights:
How OCD can distort normal sexual thoughts and create unnecessary guilt.
The key differences between intrusive thoughts and sinful thoughts.
Why trying to suppress or “neutralize” thoughts often makes OCD worse.
How faith and therapy work together to break shame cycles and bring healing.
What Scripture teaches about renewing your mind and embracing grace.
Practical steps to find peace and freedom as a Christian living with OCD.
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As The Healthy Perspectives on Sex series continues on Christian Faith and OCD, Carrie explores what healthy sexual development looks like from birth through age 25. She discusses how OCD can complicate perceptions of sexuality and calls for open, grace-filled dialogue about faith, the body, and healing.
Episode Highlights:
What healthy sexual development looks like from birth through age 25.
How curiosity, modesty, and body awareness naturally evolve as children grow.
The importance of teaching age-appropriate boundaries and correct body terminology.
How OCD can distort or shame past sexual experiences and thoughts.
The effects of sexual abuse on development and the importance of early intervention and healing.
Practical, faith-based ways to have open, grace-filled conversations about sex, faith, and identity.
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In this episode, Carrie launches the Healthy Perspectives on Sex Series, opening up about her personal journey of recovering from purity culture and how its messages shaped her faith, identity, and view of sexuality. She also explores how purity culture has impacted many Christians struggling with OCD and intrusive sexual thoughts, offering insight, grace, and hope for those seeking healing and freedom.
Episode Highlights:
-How purity culture shaped a generation’s beliefs about sex, faith, and shame, and why many are now seeking healing.
-Why fear-based messages from both secular and Christian cultures created confusion around sexuality and intimacy.
-How purity culture can intensify struggles with OCD, scrupulosity, and intrusive thoughts related to sexuality.
-How to begin identifying and challenging false beliefs about sex that do not align with God’s truth.
-Practical steps for healing from sexual pain, trauma, or shame, both emotionally and physically.
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In this episode, Carrie and her husband Steve celebrate their 5th anniversary by sharing 5 lessons they’ve learned in marriage—practical insights shaped by parenting, challenges, and everyday life, all while keeping Christ at the center of their relationship.
Episode Highlights:
-How the little things can strengthen connection
-The value of communicating with grace and being intentional with your words
-How to avoid making assumptions and instead extend your spouse the benefit of the doubt
-Why giving more than 50% creates a stronger, healthier marriage
-How keeping God at the center provides strength, unity, and purpose in your relationship
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In this episode of Christian Faith and OCD, Carrie is joined by Joe Feldman, founder of Cover My Mental Health, who shares his family’s battle with insurance companies and how that experience led to creating free resources that help others get the care they deserve.
Episode Highlights:
What “medical necessity” means and how it impacts your insurance coverage for OCD and other mental health care
Why documenting your provider search is crucial when navigating insurance barriers
How to file a formal insurance complaint to get your case taken seriously
Ways to advocate for yourself (or a loved one) when seeking specialized OCD treatment
Where to find free worksheets, letters, and resources through Cover My Mental Health
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In this episode, Carrie shares how our brains link colors, numbers, and events in ways that can trigger OCD. She offers relatable stories and practical tools to help break these patterns.
Episode Highlights:
How everyday experiences can form powerful associations in our brains.
How trauma can create associations that fuel OCD symptoms.
Examples of how OCD attaches meaning to colors, numbers, and routines.
The difference between ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and ICBT approaches to breaking associations.
Practical ways to challenge OCD’s “last time, this time” thinking and reframe anxious beliefs.
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Carrie is joined by Rachel Kuchem Woodward, LCSW, a therapist with lived experience of OCD, to discuss how pastors can better support those who struggle through insights on discipleship, treatment, shame, and spiritual warfare.
Episode Highlights:
-Rachel’s personal journey with OCD and how her faith community played a role in her healing.
-How pastors can discern between normal spiritual wrestling and scrupulosity.
-The role of safe spaces, gospel-centered preaching, and grace-based discipleship in supporting those with OCD.
-The overlap of OCD and spiritual warfare, and how to navigate it without fear or confusion.
-Resources for pastors and helpers to grow in their understanding of OCD.
-Rachel’s upcoming book Gap Filler: Captive to Captivated and the hope it offers to both sufferers and shepherds.
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In this episode, Carrie explores the hidden stories and emotions that make letting go of items so difficult. Drawing from conference insights and personal experiences, she shares practical wisdom to help anyone declutter and create a home that feels peaceful, joyful, and welcoming.
Episode Highlights:
The stories we tell ourselves about objects, including how joy, identity, and memory influence what we keep.
Why letting go can feel like loss and the connection between grief, trauma, and possessions.
The trap of “I might need this one day” and how scarcity thinking fuels clutter.
How acquiring can be just as much an issue as discarding, including the cycle of bargains, “great deals,” and aspirational buys.
Ways to reframe decluttering as generosity by shifting from guilt to joy through blessing others with unused items.
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In this heartfelt episode, Carrie sits down with her husband Steve to talk about one of life’s hardest challenges: living with uncertainty. They dive into what it looks like to live with faith, peace, and joy in the face of an unpredictable future.
Episode Highlights:
-How uncertainty impacts whether you struggle with OCD, chronic illness, or everyday worries—and why acceptance is such a key step in the journey.
-The power of living one day at a time, with practical ways to choose joy despite pain and limitations.
-Why Steve and Carrie stopped praying for a miraculous healing, and how they began to recognize God’s blessings in unexpected ways.
-How scripture, especially Paul’s story, can provide encouragement when life doesn’t go as planned.
-What it looks like to trust God in seasons of suffering, and how shifting perspective can bring lasting hope and resilience.
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In this episode, Carrie explores the link between overworking and OCD, sharing warning signs of burnout and offering biblical wisdom and practical strategies for balance, rest, and healthy boundaries.
Episode Highlights:
How overworking and OCD are often connected.
Key warning signs of burnout to watch for.
Common beliefs that keep Christians stuck in unhealthy work habits.
Why rest, boundaries, and compartmentalization matter for recovery.
Faith-based strategies to find balance and honor God through healthy work rhythms.
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In this episode, Carrie goes “off script” to explore a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skill—radical acceptance—and why it’s a powerful tool for Christians navigating OCD, grief, and life’s hard realities.
Episode Highlights:
What radical acceptance really means—and what it doesn’t.
How fighting reality keeps you emotionally stuck (and what to do instead).
Biblical perspectives on suffering and endurance from James 1, Romans 5, and Romans 8:28.
Practical ways to sit with and move through pain without falling into denial or despair.
How DBT skills can support OCD recovery and deepen faith-based coping.
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In this episode, Carrie explores how to recognize when it might be time to move on from your therapist. She unpacks both major red flags and quieter signs that the fit isn’t right, offering practical, faith-based insight for clients, loved ones, and fellow professionals.
Episode Highlights:
- What red flags signal it's time to immediately leave and report a therapist
- Why dual relationships and boundary violations matter in Christian therapy
- How to assess if your therapist’s approach or personality is a good fit for you
- The role of faith alignment in the therapeutic relationship
- Why it's okay to switch therapists, even if you've grown close to them
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In this episode, Carrie explores how to identify and overcome all-or-nothing thinking, a common challenge for those with OCD. She offers practical strategies for developing flexible thinking to foster peace and recovery.
Episode Highlights:
How to recognize all-or-nothing thinking in yourself.
Mindfulness exercises to help detach from obsessive thoughts.
The importance of taking different perspectives to break rigid thinking.
How asking "What if it went well?" can shift your mindset.
The power of embracing imperfection through trying new things.
Creative problem-solving techniques to help expand your thinking
options.
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In this episode, Carrie unpacks what it really means to take a thought captive and why that verse can feel confusing for Christians navigating OCD. She brings biblical clarity, challenges common misconceptions, and shares a more grace-filled way to respond to intrusive thoughts.
Episode Highlights:
What that “take every thought captive” verse actually means in context—and why it’s not about perfect thought control
How spiritual armor like the helmet of salvation helps protect your mind in OCD struggles
Why trying to squash every thought can keep you stuck in compulsions
The difference between intrusive thoughts and sin—and how to respond with grace instead of fear
How to let go of the pressure to manage every thought and trust God’s work in your healing
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In today’s episode, we’re wrapping up our Personal Story Summer Series with Michael Kier, author of Waging War Against OCD: A Christian Approach. Michael shares his honest journey through scrupulosity, intrusive thoughts, and how grace—not striving—transformed his view of God and mental health.
Episode Highlights:
What it’s like to live with scrupulosity (religious OCD) from childhood into adulthood
How to tell the difference between conviction from God and intrusive OCD thoughts
Why legalism, fear, and shame often get tangled with our view of God
How becoming a parent deepened Michael’s understanding of grace
What it really means to walk by faith—not fear-driven compulsions
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As part of the Personal Story Summer Series, we’re bringing back Carrie’s powerful conversation with Amber Williams Van Zuyen, who shares her journey through harm OCD, intrusive thoughts, and the difficult decision to take medication during pregnancy. Amber’s story is relatable, faith-filled, and a reminder that you’re not alone in the struggle.
Plus, don’t miss Carrie’s upcoming live webinar Calming the Inner Chaos: Tips for Christians Seeking OCD Treatment on August 11 at 4PM CT—replay available!
Episode Highlights:
What harm OCD really looks like behind closed doors
The guilt and confusion that often swirl around faith and medication
The impact of dismissive or misinformed "Christian" counseling
Why finding the right diagnosis and treatment made all the difference
How Amber leaned into Scripture, community, and honesty to reclaim her peace
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In this episode, Carrie revisits a powerful conversation with author Peyton Garland, who shares her journey through OCD, scrupulosity, and anxiety while holding onto her Christian faith.
Episode Highlights:
-The emotional weight of growing up in a culture where therapy was viewed as weakness,
-The spiritual confusion and fear that can accompany OCD in rigid religious environments
-How finding a diagnosis provided clarity and freedom
-The role of her supportive husband in her healing journey
-The generational impact of seeking therapy and breaking silence in her family
-How therapy, grace, and community helped her overcome shame and find peace
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In this episode, Carrie responds to the International OCD Foundation’s newly released 2024 treatment guidelines. She offers a therapist’s take on the updates, and what they mean for Christians navigating OCD.
Episode Highlights:
What the IOCDF’s updated 2024 treatment guidelines mean for OCD care, and why this shift matters.
How Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) compares to newer approaches like Inference-Based CBT (ICBT) and metacognitive therapy.
Why faith-based concerns and nervous system sensitivity can make ERP difficult for some Christians with OCD.
Which therapies the IOCDF considers “adjunct,” “second-line,” or “potentially harmful”—and Carrie’s take on that, especially when it comes to EMDR.
How to navigate your treatment choices with discernment, hope, and a plan that fits both your story and your values.
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In this episode, Carrie speaks with Virginia-based therapist Stephanie Smith about her personal and professional journey with OCD, including how it intersected with her Christian faith. They explore the development of scrupulosity, the healing impact of ICBT, and the importance of separating OCD’s voice from the truth of God’s grace.
Episode Highlights:
Stephanie’s personal journey with OCD, beginning in childhood and evolving into scrupulosity during her teen years.
Why OCD often targets a person’s deepest values—such as faith—and how that complicates spiritual life.
The difference between fear-based religious behavior and grace-centered faith.
The role of perfectionism and guilt in religious OCD and the shift toward grace-based faith.
How Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) helps individuals stay grounded in reality and resist OCD’s imagined narratives.
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As part of our ongoing OCD Personal Story series, Carrie sits down with Amber Vetitoe who bravely shares her lifelong battle with undiagnosed OCD—from early childhood fears to the heavy weight of scrupulosity and health anxiety—and the healing journey that unfolded through faith, perseverance, and the right therapeutic support.
Episode Highlights:
How OCD can go undiagnosed for years, masquerading as panic attacks, anxiety, or spiritual crises
The impact of childhood fears and how they can evolve into OCD themes in adulthood
Amber’s experience with scrupulosity and the fear-based view of God she once held
What perseverance looks like when therapy is hard, messy, and triggering
How I-CBT helped Amber identify her feared self and reframe her identity
The importance of finding the right therapist who meets you with understanding and skill
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As part of the OCD Personal Story Summer Series, Carrie shares a special re-airing of her powerful conversation with bestselling author Stormie Omartian—beloved for The Power of a Praying Wife, Parent, Husband, and other transformative books on prayer. While this isn’t a traditional OCD story, it speaks deeply to anyone who’s carried the weight of trauma, emotional pain, or the lasting impact of growing up with a parent battling severe mental illness. Stormie’s testimony is a powerful reminder that healing is possible—even from the deepest wounds.
Episode Highlights:
How childhood trauma and a parent’s mental illness can impact long-term emotional and mental health
The connection between anxiety, depression, and unresolved pain from the past
Why healing is often a layered process that unfolds over time
The role of prayer, fasting, and faith in emotional and spiritual healing
Why support, prayer, and connection are vital when you feel stuck
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In this episode, Carrie welcomes fellow therapist Heather Vignali to share her personal journey with OCD, including how symptoms emerged during a major life transition—and how ICBT, EMDR, and her Christian faith played a role in her healing.
Episode Highlights:
The ways OCD impacted Heather’s life, including obsessive safety concerns and compulsive monitoring of her daughter.
What “anxiety tongue” is and how somatic symptoms can signal deeper mental health struggles.
How Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) helped Heather understand the root of her intrusive thoughts through concepts like the Feared Possible Self.
Ways EMDR and other integrative therapies can support healing when trauma and OCD intersect.
How OCD can impact faith, and how to navigate scrupulosity while reconnecting with spiritual truth.
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In Episode 176 of Christian Faith and OCD, Carrie kicks off a new series of personal stories from individuals who have struggled with OCD by revisiting an early and powerful interview with Mitzi VanCleve. Mitzi shares her decades-long journey with OCD, including early symptoms, spiritual struggles, and finally finding hope through proper diagnosis.
Episode Highlights:
How OCD can begin in early childhood and evolve into different themes throughout life.
Why many people with OCD—especially those of faith—struggle in silence due to stigma, shame, and misunderstanding.
The impact of receiving a proper OCD diagnosis after years of mislabeling symptoms as general anxiety or spiritual weakness.
How faith, therapy, and even medication can work together in the healing journey.
The importance of compassionate support from churches and faith communities in addressing mental health struggles like OCD.
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In this episode, Carrie shares how integrating ICBT and EMDR creates a powerful, personalized approach to treating OCD. She explains how these therapies work together to address both the cognitive and nervous system components of healing through a Christ-centered lens.
Episode Highlight:
Why EMDR is more than just trauma treatment and how it targets the nervous system for healing
How ICBT helps identify and restructure obsessional reasoning in OCD
The benefits of combining EMDR and ICBT for complex, co-occurring symptoms
How to approach therapy with questions and curiosity about your treatment plan
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In this episode, Carrie explores whether Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) is a good fit for individuals struggling with OCD—especially those who haven’t found success with exposure and response prevention (ERP).
Episode Highlights:
The key differences between ERP and ICBT, and why ICBT may be a better fit for certain individuals with OCD.
How ICBT helps unpack the reasoning behind obsessions rather than just managing behaviors.
Why ICBT can be especially valuable for Christians seeking faith-sensitive OCD treatment.
The limitations and challenges of ERP, including dropout rates and religious exposure concerns.
What it takes to succeed with ICBT, including a willingness to deeply engage with the learning and healing process.
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In this episode, Carrie sits down with Angela Henry, LCSW, a therapist in private practice based in Northern Indiana, to discuss her journey into OCD treatment, the integration of faith in therapy, and how Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) is transforming lives—especially for Christians struggling with OCD and scrupulosity.
Episode Highlights:
What the “feared possible self” is and how it’s quietly shaping your compulsions
Why OCD recovery isn’t just about symptom relief—it’s about reclaiming your identity
How ICBT helps Christians reconnect with the truth of who God says they are
What makes ICBT a powerful, research-based alternative to ERP—especially for Christians with scrupulosity
Why it’s okay to keep your values—and drop the fear that’s twisting them
Practical ways to integrate faith into the recovery process, even when religious practices have become tangled with fear
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In this episode, Carrie dives into the true meaning of self-care—going far beyond bubble baths and downtime. She shares her personal journey through a challenging season, exploring how soul care, healthy boundaries, and physical wellness play essential roles in managing life and faith with OCD.
Episode Highlights
Why soul care must come before any other kind of self-care—and how your connection with God fuels everything else.
How to identify when your schedule is overloaded and what it looks like to say no, even to good things.
Ways stress and OCD are connected, and how managing physical health impacts mental well-being.
The importance of not taking on others’ emotional burdens, and how to set healthy spiritual and emotional boundaries.
Simple, restorative ways to reconnect with joy and rest, even in the middle of a hectic season or spiritual struggle.
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In this episode, Carrie dives into the unexpected risks of feeling better when dealing with OCD. While it may seem like a positive step forward, there are some potential challenges that can arise as recovery progresses.
Episode Highlights:
The risk of thinking OCD will magically disappear without continued engagement in treatment.
How feeling better might make it difficult to connect with your true self and your values apart from OCD rituals.
The risk of avoiding triggers which might lead to a limited life, rather than true recovery.
How recovery can disrupt codependent relationships.
The importance of identity work in overcoming OCD and connecting deeply with who you are in Christ.
The potential for therapy to improve during less stressful times.
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In this episode of Christian Faith and OCD, Carrie explores the tough question many wrestle with: “Is it my parents’ fault I have OCD?” She explores the impact of nature versus nurture in mental health, especially how family dynamics and upbringing shape our experiences with OCD.
Episode Highlights:
How rigid and overly controlled upbringings can contribute to OCD tendencies.
Why the messages you heard (or didn’t hear) growing up still impact your inner dialogue
How perfectionism, fear of failure, and scrupulosity might be rooted in early experiences
Practical, faith-based steps to start healing from your past and walking in God’s grace
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In today’s episode, Carrie sits down with Christian entrepreneur Erick Vargas to discuss the growing issue of cell phone addiction and how we can set better boundaries with our technology. Erick shares his personal journey with phone addiction, the impact it had on his life, and how he created Sabbath Space—an app designed to help people disconnect and reclaim their time.
Episode Highlights:
The reality of tech addiction and its impact on our lives
The connection between tech addiction and mental health, including OCD
The importance of creating space for quiet, reflection, and spiritual growth
Why built-in screen time limits are not enough to curb addiction
How Sabbath Space provides a unique, physical tool to help limit phone use
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In this episode, Carrie wraps up the themes and treatment series with a discussion on Just Right OCD, a condition where individuals feel compelled to arrange or organize objects in specific ways to achieve a sense of "rightness.”
Episode Highlights:
What Just Right OCD is and how it impacts daily routines and relationships.
The difference between Just Right OCD and perfectionism.
How OCD compulsions, like arranging or checking, can feel overwhelming but serve as coping mechanisms.
The role of values in managing Just Right OCD, and how they can help guide healthier decisions.
How ICBT helps slow down automatic compulsions and increase awareness of OCD patterns.
The importance of exploring different therapeutic approaches to find what works best for your recovery.
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Join Carrie as she continues the Themes and Treatment series, offering insight into the different treatment options available for OCD.
In today’s episode, Carrie welcomes special guest Madasen McGrath-Wilson, an associate marriage and family therapist and associate professional clinical counselor in California, to discuss an intensive treatment option: Intensive Outpatient Therapy (IOP).
Highlights:
How to recognize the signs of OCD and the challenges of receiving a proper diagnosis.
The role of Intensive Outpatient Therapy (IOP) in OCD treatment and how it differs from traditional therapy.
How faith and evidence-based treatment can work together in the healing process.
The benefits of a personalized, one-on-one approach to intensive OCD treatment.
Steps to take if you or a loved one are considering an intensive treatment program for OCD.
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In this episode, Carrie sits down with Brittany Braswell, a registered dietitian and host of Faith Filled Food Freedom podcast, to discuss a specific type of restricted eating that can be seen with OCD: Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).
Episode Highlights:
-The connection between OCD and disordered eating behaviors.
-What ARFID is and how it differs from other eating disorders.
-How OCD behaviors can worsen disordered eating patterns
-How fear, sensory sensitivities, and past experiences can contribute to restricted eating.
-The impact of disordered eating on physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Practical strategies for overcoming food-related anxiety and finding food freedom.
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In this episode, Carrie talks about Relationship OCD and how it distorts normal relationship doubts into obsessive thoughts. She shares valuable insights and practical tools for overcoming ROCD while maintaining faith in God’s plan for your relationships.
Episode Highlights:
-How Relationship OCD (ROCD) impacts relationships and leads to constant doubt and reassurance-seeking behaviors.
-The connection between past experiences, childhood, and past relationships in fueling ROCD obsessions.
-How trauma-informed therapy and OCD-specific strategies can help address underlying issues in Relationship OCD for deeper healing.
-How ICBT (Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) can be an effective approach to challenge and reframe the irrational thoughts that drive Relationship OCD.
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In this episode, Carrie explores the struggles of Harm OCD, including fears of harming others and self-harm, and how these intrusive thoughts are tied to OCD. She shares practical ways to separate thoughts from actions, showing you how to confront these fears and find a deeper sense of peace.
Episode Highlights:
-What Harm OCD is and how it manifests as thoughts about harming others, even loved ones.
-How these intrusive thoughts, while deeply unsettling, do not equate to a desire or intent to act on them.
-How shame and stigma can trap Christians, leaving them feeling isolated and fearful about their faith.
-The difference between Suicidal OCD and actual suicidal ideation, and why understanding this distinction is crucial for treatment.
-The importance of separating thoughts from actions and understanding that negative thoughts don’t define who you are as a Christian.
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In today’s episode, Carrie talks about some of the hardest OCD themes to discuss, like HOCD and POCD, and how they can bring shame and confusion. She shares insights on how OCD can distort your thoughts and how separating those thoughts from who you really are is key to healing.
Highlights:
-How OCD targets sensitive themes, like sexual thoughts, and creates shame and confusion.
-The difference between your true desires and the obsessive thoughts OCD throws at you.
-How your body can react in ways that confuse you, but it doesn't mean you want those things.
-How ICBT helps you break free from the OCD cycle and find peace.
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Welcome back to Christian Faith and OCD!
This week, Carrie continues the Themes and Treatment series with a deep dive into scrupulosity. Joining her for this powerful conversation is Dr. Constance Salhany, clinical psychologist and founder of Cognitive Therapy of Staten Island, They explore how ICBT offers a powerful, self-theme-based approach to treating scrupulosity, helping individuals break free from cycles of fear and guilt.
Episode Highlights:
-What scrupulosity is and how it manifests in religious and moral concerns.
-The difference between scrupulosity, religious OCD, and spiritual OCD.
-How ICBT (Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) approaches scrupulosity.
-The role of self-themes in OCD and how they shape obsessional doubts.
-How understanding one's identity as a child of God helps in overcoming scrupulosity.
-Why trusting in a personal relationship with God is key to healing from scrupulosity.
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Welcome back to the Themes of OCD series! Today, Carrie is diving into health-related OCD, covering both physical and mental health obsessions. She explores how OCD latches onto body sensations and turns them into sources of anxiety.
Episode Highlights:
-How OCD amplifies normal body sensations into obsessive fears.
-The role of reassurance-seeking, especially through Google and online forums.
-Why searching for health-related information can fuel the OCD cycle.
-Practical strategies to break free from compulsions and find peace.
-The importance of mindfulness and reframing intrusive thoughts.
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Welcome to the Themes and Treatments for OCD series!
In this segment, Carrie breaks down contamination OCD and shows why it's not simply about fearing germs.
Learn how ICBT can offer you a way out of the compulsive behaviors and bring true relief from contamination obsessions.
Episode Highlights:
-The complexities of contamination OCD and how it goes beyond a simple fear of germs.
-How contamination OCD can manifest through fears about illness, bodily fluids, or even specific diseases.
-The importance of understanding your personal story behind OCD to help break the cycle.
-The power of ICBT (Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) in addressing compulsions and obsessional doubts.
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In this episode, Carrie welcomes Katie Wetsell, a parent coach and mother of four, to discuss how parents can support their children who are navigating the challenges of OCD.
Episode Highlights:
-What it’s like discovering your child has OCD and the challenges parents face in supporting them.
-The key principles of the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) approach to supporting children with OCD.
-How parents can gain confidence and tools to support their children, even if they aren’t currently in therapy.
-The role of faith in providing strength and comfort for both parents and children navigating OCD.
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In this episode, Carrie dives deep into the overwhelming fear that often accompanies OCD, particularly when it feels like your thoughts might be wrong, sinful, or even harmful to others.
Episode Highlights:
-How to discern true desires vs. OCD-driven thoughts
-Why intrusive thoughts don't equate to sin
-How intrusive thoughts are not intentional and do not reflect your true desires or intentions.
-The difference between thought suppression and thought replacement, and why they do not effectively work for OCD.
-How the Holy Spirit can reveal your true desires and guide you in decision-making, especially in challenging times.
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In this episode, Carrie continues the New Year's series focused on New Year's desires and what we truly want for 2025. Joining her is Brittany Poppe, a Christian Abortion Recovery Leader and Pro-Life Speaker. They explore the power of accepting God's forgiveness, releasing past regrets, and finding healing from trauma.
-Understanding God's forgiveness and letting go of past mistakes
-Brittany's personal story of loss, trauma, and healing
-How secret struggles and unprocessed grief can impact mental health
-The importance of community and open conversations in the church
-Recognizing and addressing the emotional impact of abortion on both women and men
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If you're looking to make healthy changes in the new year, you're in the right place.
In this episode, Carrie is diving into the topic of routines, but from a perspective that doesn’t involve getting obsessed or perfectionistic about them.
Episode Highlights:
How to create healthy routines that support your mental and emotional well-being without feeling overwhelmed.
Practical tips for reducing stress by establishing structure in your day-to-day life.
Ways to combat perfectionism and embrace progress over perfection in your routines.
Simple hacks to make routines easier to stick to, such as prepping ahead and using reminders.
The importance of flexibility and grace in your routines, allowing room for God’s plan.
How to align your routines with your God-given desires for a more fulfilling and peaceful life.
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In this episode, Carrie dives into the connection between sleep and mental health, sharing insights from her journey with sleep apnea and the transformative power of better sleep habits.
You'll also hear snippets from past episodes, including discussions with Martin Reed and Dr. Charles Page, who offer fresh perspectives on insomnia.
Episode Highlights:
-Practical tips for improving your sleep habits.
-Common symptoms of sleep apnea and how to address them.
-Why striving for "perfect sleep duration" might be harming you.
-The benefits of embracing natural sleep patterns.
-Insights from Martin Reed and Dr, Charles Page on managing insomnia effectively.
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Welcome to Christian Faith and OCD - New Year’s Desires Series (because who needs resolutions when we can focus on renewal and intention?).
For the first part of this series, Carrie sits down with Jennifer Tucker—author, artist, and illustrator—for a heartfelt conversation about finding peace and renewal through Scripture. They explore how we can draw closer to God, even when life feels overwhelming.
Episode Highlights:
Jennifer’s personal journey of learning to be present with God amidst chaos.
Shifting from informational to transformational Bible reading.
Finding peace through stillness, even during life’s most challenging seasons.
What is Lectio Divina, and how can it deepen your spiritual journey?
How to embody God’s Word throughout your day.
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In today’s episode, Carrie discusses the challenge of finding true relaxation when your mind is constantly racing. She offers insights on how our bodies hold onto stress and provides practical tips on how to begin retraining our brains and nervous system for relaxation.
Episode Highlights:
Why relaxation can feel impossible when you're constantly performing
The value of rest, as Jesus exemplified, and how to apply it in your own life
How to begin retraining your brain and body to embrace relaxation, even in small doses
Practical tips on mindfulness and distress tolerance to help you relax and be present
How to use spiritual practices and reflection to discover the root of your tension and find healing.
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In this episode, Carrie shares three powerful tips to help you slow down, manage anxiety, and truly savor the season.
Episode Highlights:
How to prioritize Jesus during the Christmas season
Why it’s important to be intentional about your time and avoid overscheduling during the holidays.
How to create meaningful Christmas traditions with your family, especially if you're in a season of grief or change.
The importance of self-care if you're experiencing depression or stress during the holidays.
How to handle family gatherings with grace and make decisions that work for you and your loved ones.
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In this episode, Carrie dives into why you might feel stuck in your OCD recovery and shares powerful strategies to help you break through those barriers and make real progress.
Episode Highlights:
How past experiences and mental health challenges can affect your progress.
The role of hopelessness in hindering progress and how to overcome it.
How stress management plays a crucial role in OCD recovery.
Why trauma can be a major obstacle in your OCD journey.
The importance of having the right tools to manage obsessions and compulsions.
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In this episode, Carrie gives you an exclusive sneak peek into the upcoming Christians Learning ICBT live training launching in January. She takes you behind the scenes as she explores the process of writing alternative stories, sharing a personal experience that illustrates how she crafted an obsessional narrative and transformed it into a healthier perspective.
Episode Highlights:
How to rewrite your obsessional stories by crafting alternative narratives that empower you to see situations from a different perspective.
Practical tools to stay grounded in reality and navigate the uncertainty that OCD often magnifies.
Examples of stories including Carrie’s personal experience with a car accident and how she used alternative story to reshape OCD's narrative.
A sneak peek into the ICBT (Integrative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) training modules, including a breakdown of how they can help you or someone you know struggling with OCD from a Christian perspective.
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In this episode, Carrie takes you behind the scenes of one of her ICBT training sessions, which she designed specifically for Christians dealing with OCD. She shares a snippet of Module Three, exploring how OCD weaves compelling narratives that can draw you in and offers guidance on rewriting those narratives to gain a deeper understanding of OCD's mechanisms.
Episode Highlights:
The power of stories: How OCD creates vivid, relatable narratives that captivate our attention.
The importance of self-awareness in recognizing and rewriting your obsessional story.
Common pitfalls of telling ourselves negative stories and the role of shame in our experiences with OCD.
Exploring the concept of obsessional doubt through relatable examples.
Writing alternative stories as a method for reframing experiences and perceptions.
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In this episode, Carrie delves into the reasons why talking about OCD can sometimes exacerbate the condition. She discusses how reassurance seeking, co-rumination, and the urge to "go deep" can create unhealthy cycles that hinder healing.
Episode highlights:
The harmful cycle where temporary relief from anxiety can lead to increased obsessive thoughts and compulsions.
Why traditional talk therapies may be ineffective for OCD and can sometimes reinforce compulsive behaviors.
How to identify when OCD is influencing your thoughts and behaviors, enabling you to take proactive steps towards healing.
Discover practical strategies for staying grounded in the present moment, which is essential for overcoming OCD and resisting its narratives.
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In this episode, Carrie discusses the importance of making manageable changes in life, especially for those struggling with OCD and anxiety. Learn how starting small can lead to significant transformations as she shares personal stories and practical tips.
Episode Highlights:
The power of starting small and setting manageable goals for transformation.
How seeking God’s guidance can help clarify your path and provide direction in times of uncertainty.
How slowing down can help you recognize those OCD thoughts before they spiral out of control.
Practical tips for incorporating mindfulness and self-reflection into your routine.
Insights on how small changes can create a ripple effect in various areas of life.
Strategies for overcoming feelings of overwhelm and stagnation.
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In today’s special episode, Carrie is joined by her husband, Steve, as they celebrate four years of marriage. They share relatable insights about the joys and challenges of family life, and explore the realities of raising a toddler.
Episode Highlights:
How Steve and Carrie’s lives have changed since they got married.
The importance of navigating shared responsibilities as parents.
Steve’s reflection on how their daughter’s perspective on everyday things helps them appreciate the world anew.
The challenges of building friendships as parents.
The connections between parenting and God’s relationship with us.
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In this episode, Carrie dives deep into the importance of self-compassion and how it is essential in overcoming perfectionism, OCD, and healing from past trauma.
Episode Highlights:
How self-compassion is rooted in faith and mirrors the love and grace of Jesus.
Why self-criticism often leads to increased feelings of guilt and shame.
How to recognize and counteract negative self-talk.
The importance of nurturing your inner child to cultivate more compassionate self-talk.
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In this episode, Carrie explores the common obsession of doubting whether you actually have OCD. She discusses how this uncertainty can impact your sense of self and shares strategies to help you embrace your diagnosis and find peace.
Episode Highlights:
How to identify and address doubts about your OCD diagnosis.
Strategies to confront and manage the anxiety that accompanies these doubts.
Ways to differentiate between genuine symptoms and self-identity concerns.
Techniques for dealing with the shame and stigma surrounding OCD.
How to process grief and sadness related to accepting an OCD diagnosis.
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In this episode, Carrie dives into the challenges of sharing your OCD diagnosis with others, offering practical guidance on how to navigate this delicate conversation.
Episode Highlights:
Key traits to assess if someone is reliable enough to share your OCD diagnosis with.
Understand how much detail to provide based on your relationship with the person and the context of the conversation.
Effective ways to inform others about OCD beyond common stereotypes, using resources and examples.
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In this episode, Carrie explores how OCD can disrupt regular Bible reading, leading to either obsessive or avoidant behaviors. She offers practical advice for engaging with scripture in a healthier way.
Understand the specific challenges OCD presents when trying to maintain a regular Bible reading practice.
How obsessively engaging with the Bible can feed the OCD cycle and strategies to manage this behavior.
How past experiences or distorted beliefs might influence your OCD symptoms and relationship with God.
Techniques for limiting your Bible reading to prevent it from becoming a compulsion while still engaging with spiritual practice.
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In this episode, Carrie explores the feelings of spiritual distance and how to navigate those times when you don't feel close to God.
Episode Highlights:
Understanding the connection between OCD and feelings of spiritual distance.
Insights from Elijah's story and how it relates to modern struggles with faith.
Practical steps for reconnecting with God during times of doubt and anxiety.
Encouragement and biblical wisdom for Christians dealing with OCD and spiritual uncertainty.
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Carrie explores whether there’s a test for OCD and delves into the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) Version 2 in this insightful episode.
Episode Highlights:
How OCD assessments can help differentiate between OCD symptoms and other mental health or spiritual issues.
What to expect from the Y-BOCS assessment
The benefits of using assessments like the Y-BOCS 2 to guide treatment decisions
The importance of getting a formal OCD diagnosis from a trained professional.
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Carrie delves into the profound connection between trauma and OCD. Drawing from her experience as a licensed professional counselor, she discusses how childhood trauma and family-of-origin issues often overlap with OCD symptoms.
Episode Highlights:
How childhood experiences can impact mental health and contribute to OCD.
The surprising statistic that many individuals with OCD also meet the criteria for PTSD.
How trauma affects the nervous system and manifests in physical symptoms.
The role of healing trauma in improving OCD symptoms.
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In this episode, Carrie dives into a crucial yet often overlooked factor that can make OCD symptoms flare up. Discover how to recognize and address this challenge to better manage your OCD.
Episode Highlights:
What often makes OCD symptoms worse.
How to recognize this hidden trigger in your life
Practical tips for managing this issue effectively.
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Carrie explores four ways to pray about OCD that go beyond asking for removal. She shares how praying for key aspects of your journey can bring new strength and perspective to your path with OCD.
Episode Highlights:
How prayerful guidance can help you navigate your personal OCD treatment journey.
How asking for spiritual clarity can help you manage and respond to persistent OCD doubts and fears.
Ways to build resilience and trust in God’s plan throughout your recovery from OCD.
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Inspired by a suggestion from our listener Ashley, today Carrie is diving into how being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) affects OCD treatment. She explores why sensitivity matters and how it can shape your therapeutic journey.
Episode Highlights:
What it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person and how it impacts daily life.
How being an HSP can influence the approach to treating OCD.
Carrie shares her own experiences with sensitivity and how she manages it.
Adjustments therapists can make to accommodate highly sensitive individuals in OCD treatment.
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Carrie explores how OCD can interfere with your prayer life and offers effective strategies to manage it. She addresses the challenge of repetitive praying and offers practical advice for dealing with OCD’s demands.
Learn how to stay connected with God and maintain a meaningful spiritual practice despite these challenges.
Episode Highlights;
How OCD can mess with your prayer life and what to do about it.
How to use scripture in your prayers for more focus and clarity.
Why it's crucial to resist the urge to repeat prayers due to OCD's demands
Strategies to overcome obsessive praying.
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Carrie discusses Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) as a helpful option, explaining how it differs from ERP in addressing OCD symptoms and integrating faith perspectives.
Join her as she explores ways to find peace and faith while managing OCD through these therapeutic approaches.
Episode Highlights:
The principles of ICBT and its approach to mental compulsions.
The importance of respecting someone’s faith in OCD treatment.
Common misconceptions about OCD treatment options and their effectiveness.
Practical tips for considering ICBT over traditional ERP methods.
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In this week's episode, Carrie brings back her favorite co-host, her husband Steve to discuss the difference between sexual obsession and lust in the context of scrupulosity, offering practical, faith-based strategies for managing these thoughts.
The distinction between sexual obsession and lust within the context of OCD and scrupulosity.
The different ways men and women process visual stimuli and attraction.
Practical strategies for men to avoid falling into patterns of lust.
The importance of recognizing and addressing unrealistic expectations regarding sin and temptation in the journey of sanctification.
How to differentiate between genuine conviction from the Holy Spirit and compulsive confession driven by OCD.
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Join Carrie as she introduces the rebranded podcast, "Christian Faith and OCD. She shares the journey from "Hope for Anxiety and OCD" to the new focus, discussing the reasons behind the change, listener feedback, and the impact the podcast has had over the past three and a half years.
The strategic decision to focus more on OCD and include "Christian" in the podcast title.
The significance of addressing scrupulosity and faith-informed therapy for OCD.
How Carrie found guidance through prayer and a Christian podcast coach.
Plans for the podcast, including practical resources for managing OCD
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In this episode, Carrie shares Pierre's courageous journey with OCD, exploring how childhood fears and religious teachings shaped his mental health struggles and eventual path to healing through counseling and faith.
Pierre's journey through OCD and the compulsion to replay past events.
The role of forgiveness in freeing Pierre from resentment and anger.
Pierre's discovery of peace through trusting in God's promises during anxious moments.
The power of grace in liberating from perfectionism and fear.
Insights into how faith and forgiveness can lead to personal and spiritual growth.
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In this episode, Carrie shares the benefits and outcomes of therapeutic retreats, how they are structured, and how to determine if a therapeutic retreat is right for you,
The typical structure and process of a therapeutic retreat
The use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and EMDR 2.0 techniques to process trauma and reduce distress.
Identifying who is a good candidate for intensive therapy and who might need more foundational work before participating in a retreat.
Real-life examples of clients who have benefited from intensive therapy
Tips for managing your resources when considering intensive therapy versus regular sessions.
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In this episode, Carrie explores the profound impact of spiritual abuse on mental and emotional health, outlining red flags and steps to healing.
What spiritual abuse is and how to recognize it.
Common red flags of spiritual abuse in religious settings.
The importance of identifying and addressing abusive elements.
The value of surrounding yourself with solid biblical teaching.
Strategies for re-engaging with a supportive Christian community.
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In this episode, Carrie revisits insights from a previous conversation with music therapist Tim Ringgold and shares practical tips for crafting a calming playlist to ease anxiety.
How to select songs for a calming playlist based on mood and tempo.
The importance of engaging actively with music to ground yourself in the present moment.
Tips for incorporating uplifting praise and worship music into your mental health practices.
Practical techniques for using music actively during anxiety attacks.
Insights on building a personalized "Battle Playlist" to combat mental and spiritual challenges.
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In this episode, Carrie explores the signs that indicate you might need therapy and why summer is the prime season to begin your mental health journey
How to recognize signs indicating you might need therapy.
The benefits of starting therapy during the summer months.
Practical tips for evaluating your mental health and well-being.
The advantages of intensive therapy sessions for busy schedules or ongoing issues.
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In this episode, Carrie interviews Sarah Brown about her experience with postpartum OCD. Sarah shares her struggles with intrusive thoughts and compulsions after childbirth and how she found ways to cope and heal.
How Sarah identified early symptoms of OCD throughout her life, even as a child.
Sarah’s initial experiences with therapy and the challenges of finding appropriate treatment.
The impact of postpartum OCD on daily life and motherhood.
Practical advice for family members on how to support someone dealing with OCD, including managing reassurance-seeking behaviors.
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In this episode, Carrie talks about the downsides of Googling too much, especially for those with OCD and anxiety. She shares how seeking reassurance online can actually make things worse and offers tips for resisting the urge to Google.
The risks of excessive Googling, particularly for those with OCD and anxiety.
How seeking reassurance online can escalate anxiety and spiritual confusion.
The importance of accepting uncertainty as a part of finding peace.
Recognizing the urge to Google and making intentional choices to step back
Practical strategies for resisting the urge to Google and maintaining mental well-being.
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In this episode, Carrie talks about the downsides of Googling too much, especially for those with OCD and anxiety. She shares how seeking reassurance online can actually make things worse and offers tips for resisting the urge to Google.
The risks of excessive Googling, particularly for those with OCD and anxiety.
How seeking reassurance online can escalate anxiety and spiritual confusion.
The importance of accepting uncertainty as a part of finding peace.
Recognizing the urge to Google and making intentional choices to step back
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In this episode, Carrie delves into the importance of self-care amidst life's challenges. She explores three common obstacles that often hinder us from prioritizing self-care.
The importance of prioritizing self-care, especially in managing mental health conditions like OCD.
Why we often neglect self-care as Christians.
Distinguishing between genuine self-care activities that rejuvenate you and "numbing out" behaviors
How self-care can actually enhance productivity
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In this episode, Carrie delves into the challenges of facing uncertainty amidst significant life transitions. Drawing from her own experiences, she offers helpful tips for coping with uncertainty and finding peace amid the unknown.
-The importance of trusting in God's plan and finding peace amidst unknown circumstances.
-Insights into dealing with uncertainty from a faith-based perspective.
-Ways to find comfort and strength in your personal journey through uncertain times.
-Tips for maintaining confidence and hopefulness despite facing unknowns in life.
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In this episode, Carrie interviews Heather Palacios, founder of Wondherful, Inc, about suicide prevention. Heather opens up about her lifelong battle with mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts, and how it inspired her to create Wondherful.
Real-life experiences shared by Heather Palacios, highlighting the impact of suicidal thoughts at different stages of life
Practical strategies for suicide prevention discussed in the episode
Insights into the importance of support and resources in saving lives
The role of faith, community, and self-care in maintaining mental wellness
How Wondherful's tailored life boxes cater to various struggles, including anxiety, trauma, loneliness, addiction, and grief
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In this episode, Carrie explores feeling overly responsible for others' feelings and actions. She explains how this can cause stress and shares some helpful ways to ease that burden for greater peace and acceptance.
The signs of being overly responsible for others' behavior and emotions.
How trying to control others can lead to internal stress and anxiety.
Why taking responsibility for others' emotional experiences can be detrimental to your well-being.
Strategies for developing distress tolerance and finding peace amidst challenging relationships.
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In this week's episode, Carrie interviews Crystal Propes about her journey with ERP therapy and her transition to Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT), highlighting its effectiveness from the client's perspective.
Insights into Crystal Propes' personal journey with OCD, including her experiences with various treatment approaches.
The principles and techniques of ICBT.
How ICBT differs from ERP therapy in addressing mental compulsions and providing functional certainty without distress.
Personal examples of applying ICBT techniques in real-life situations
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Join Carrie as she helps you distinguish personal thoughts from OCD obsessions. She breaks down common OCD themes and the urgency they create and offers practical tips for navigating the complexities of OCD.
How to recognize common themes of OCD thoughts.
The urgency often associated with OCD obsessions and the behaviors they provoke.
The tendency of OCD to make insignificant issues feel overwhelmingly important.
The importance of mindfulness in discerning the true significance of intrusive thoughts.
Strategies for embracing uncertainty and resisting the urge to seek reassurance.
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Carrie interviews Jessica Ray about her experiences with OCD and faith. They discuss how OCD developed alongside Jessica's newfound faith after childhood trauma.
-The challenges of navigating OCD within Christian community.
-The importance of recognizing the difference between demonic oppression and mental illness.
-Jessica's journey of finding relief through diagnosis and treatment.
-The supportive role of Christian community even at times they didn't understand mental health struggles.
-Specific things that helped her along her journey of healing.
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Join Carrie today as she shares her personal journey with unexplained fatigue and depression, leading to a surprising discovery of obstructive sleep apnea.
-The surprising connection between unexplained fatigue and obstructive sleep apnea.
-Key symptoms of sleep apnea to watch out for, beyond just snoring.
-How home sleep studies have made diagnosis more accessible and convenient.
-The crucial link between physical health and mental well-being.
-Simple steps you can take to improve your health and quality of life.
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In this episode, Carrie explores the link between emotional health and gut health with Dan Chapman, founder of Red Remedies, emphasizing the role of high quality supplements in promoting overall well-being.
The connection between emotional health and gut health, and how stress can impact digestion and overall well-being.
Christian perspective on stewardship over our bodies and emotional well-being
Understanding the role of herbs and natural remedies as part of God's provision for health.
The benefits of using supplements, such as those offered by Redd Remedies, to support emotional health and overall well-being.
What to look for in a natural health brand and why transparency in sourcing and
testing is crucial.
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In this episode, Carrie interviews Dr. Nicholas Hool about his personal struggle with anxiety and how it led to the development of VeRelief™.
How vagal nerve stimulation works and its effectiveness in relieving stress and anxiety.
Why VeRelief is a good option for managing anxiety
The evolution of the VeRelief product line, from its initial design to the upcoming third generation.
The differences between VeRelief and other anxiety relief devices on the market.
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In this week’s episode, Carrie interviews Sara Tynan, author and wellness educator, about her journey from mental health struggles to wellness, and how her experiences inspired her to help others.
Sara’s transformation from battling mental health issues to finding wellness with God's help.
How spiritual, physical, and mental health contributed to Sara’s recovery.
The role of scripture affirmations in Sara's life and how she teaches others to use them for mental wellness and overcoming insecurities.
The inspiration behind Sara's book "So That" and her role as a wellness educator.
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In this week’s episode, Carrie shares a six-step guide for finding motivation and achieving your goals in 2024. From understanding your why to making small changes, tune in for practical tips to overcome challenges and finish strong.
Why knowing your "why" is crucial.
How to learn from past experiences to avoid mistakes.
The importance of researching the "how" for effective planning.
Strategies for handling challenging days in your journey.
Why seeking accountability can boost your progress.
Tips for choosing a good start date and successfully executing your plan.
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This week, Carrie is joined by Judy Lair, a licensed professional clinical counselor specializing in OCD therapy, to explore how to use humor in ERP therapy and how laughter and creativity can be powerful tools in overcoming challenges on the journey to healing from OCD.
The use of humor and creativity as powerful tools in overcoming anxiety and intrusive thoughts.
Customizing ERP techniques based on individual interests and strengths.
Strategies for incorporating creativity to confront OCD challenges.
Insights into the sanctification process and the choice between living in faith or seeking constant certainty in managing OCD.
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In this week’s episode, Carrie is joined by Dr. Janeen Davis, an expert in conflict psychology and biblical conflict resolution to discuss how to handle conflicts in a healthy way, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and grace in resolving relationship challenges.
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Carrie talks about the Christmas story in our Christmas special and how it can help with anxiety and OCD. By connecting Jesus' experiences with our own struggles, She offers insights and understanding for a more hopeful holiday season.
Timeless lessons from Christmas to help you deal with anxiety and OCD.
How you can relate Jesus' challenging times to your own struggles, especially those related to anxiety.
The role of Jesus as a counselor and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, especially during uncertain times.
The value of connection over absolute certainty in managing anxiety and OCD.
Tips on managing anxiety during the holidays (excerpt from Episode 55)
Exciting things coming up on the Hope for Anxiety and OCD podcast, with a variety of topics in upcoming episodes and the launch of mindfulness course in 2024.
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On today's episode, Carrie sits down with Michael Kheir, the author of "Waging War Against OCD: A Christian Approach.” Michael shares his personal experience with OCD, shedding light on the challenges he faced. He delves into how faith and a deep understanding of God's grace were pivotal in his journey towards healing and recovery.
The importance of reducing stigma around mental health, particularly OCD and anxiety.
How OCD can lead to obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, even over seemingly insignificant matters.
The impact of strict religious upbringing on OCD and the concept of legalism.
The power of understanding and embracing God's grace in dealing with mental health challenges.
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On today’s episode, Carrie sits down with Diana Rice, a licensed mental health counselor and certified integrative mental health professional. They delve into the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their relevance to anxiety and OCD.
The impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on mental health, with a focus on anxiety and OCD.
Diana Rice’s personal journey and her path to becoming a counselor.
The significance of the ACE study and its ten-question questionnaire for assessing childhood experiences.
The distinction between externalizers and internalizers in response to trauma.
Strategies for healing, including neuroplasticity and holistic well-being approaches
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On today’s episode, Carrie delves into the importance of maximizing your first counseling session. She offers insights and tips on how to navigate your initial counseling session effectively while emphasizing the importance of building a genuine therapeutic connection.
-The importance of managing expectations and not overwhelming your first counseling session with too much information.
-How to build a good connection with your therapist right from the start.
-The significance of assessing the counselor's approach and the therapeutic environment to ensure a good fit.
-Strategies for communicating your needs, goals, and boundaries effectively with your counselor.
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In this special episode, Carrie and her husband Steve reflect on their three-year marriage journey and the joy that comes from overcoming difficulties. They share insights on the importance of open communication, their experiences as parents to their daughter Faith, and offer practical tips for maintaining a strong relationship, while looking ahead with optimism and gratitude for each day.
-The significance of finding joy and hope in difficult situations, as inspired by Psalm 30:5.
-The importance of open communication in a marriage, even when addressing challenging topics.
-How to navigate and adapt to life's unexpected changes and challenges, such as health issues.
-The value of making adjustments and accepting new norms in life and relationships.
-Their experiences in parenthood, including insights into their daughter, Faith, and the joys and challenges of raising her.
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On today's episode, Carrie interviews Greg Atkinson, an entrepreneur, speaker and author, about the power of kindness.
Greg shares his personal journey and how forgiveness and kindness have played a pivotal role in his life. The conversation highlights the ripple effect of kindness and its power to make the world a better place.
-How Greg Atkinson's life experiences, including anxiety, inspired his commitment to kindness.
-The importance of forgiveness in fostering a kinder world
-The significance of vulnerability and openness in sharing personal stories and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health.
-Practical ways to incorporate kindness into your own life and make a positive impact on those around you.
-Greg’s Book: The Secret Power of Kindness
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On today's episode, Carrie sits down with Donna Cox Gibbs, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and author. They explore the true essence of resilience – not just bouncing back, but moving forward through life's challenges.
Misconceptions about resilience and its true nature.
The significance of self-awareness in recognizing physical, emotional, and relational responses.
How faith and spiritual well-being contribute to building resilience.
Balancing emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects for whole-person resilience.
Practical tools for navigating life's challenges and developing resilience over time.
Donna’s Book: Bounce: A 60-Day Devotional to Jumpstart Your Resilience
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In this episode, Carrie sits down with Tammy Daughtry, author of "Co-Parenting Works: Helping Your Children Thrive After Divorce," to discuss the challenging topic of co-parenting and its impact on anxiety. Tammy shares her personal journey as an adult child of divorce and her mission to provide hope-filled resources for co-parents through Co-Parenting International.
-The impact of managing emotions on co-parenting dynamics and children's well-being.
-Techniques for seamless transitions during handoffs using body language and tone.---The importance of prioritizing child safety and well-being over personal disagreements.
-Creating secure spaces for kids by acknowledging parenting style differences and encouraging open communication.
-The significance of self-care for parents during alone time, promoting personal well-being and smoother transitions upon children's return.
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Join Carrie as she sits down with Jim Juliana, an author, former high school teacher and an athletic coach, who opens up about his journey of enduring and overcoming OCD. He candidly reveals the obstacles, triumphs, and the profound impact of combining faith and therapy in his recovery.
-The intensity of Jim's OCD episodes and how they affected his daily life.
-The impact of OCD on Jim's academic and professional pursuits.
-The familial nature of OCD and its genetic implication
-Jim’s struggle to reconcile treatment approaches with religious beliefs.
-Jim's book, "A Secret Life: Enduring and Triumphing Over OCD
Carrie also offers her insights on Jim's treatment, providing additional context and highlighting the importance of individualized therapy plans for OCD.
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In this special 100th episode, I dive into a comprehensive list of 100 tips for managing anxiety. Divided into different sections, we explore various aspects of anxiety's impact on our life and relationships.
From practical tips to heartfelt reminders, I’ve got you covered in this list. Don't worry about taking notes - you can find the full list for download at hopeforanxietyandocd.com
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On today’s episode, I want to take a moment to open up and share my personal journey of grief and loss over the past year. It's been a challenging road, but I find purpose in sharing my story with all of you, knowing that it might help someone going through similar challenges.
-The profound impact of losing both parents and navigating the complex emotions that arise from such a significant loss.
-The importance of allowing yourself to grieve and acknowledging the unique challenges that come with losing both parents.
-Honoring your loved ones’ memories and finding ways to keep their legacy alive in your own life.
-The transformative power of surrendering to God's plan and finding peace amidst adversity.
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We continue sharing inspiring stories of our past guests finding hope amidst anxiety and OCD struggles.
These stories highlight the power of hope, faith, and supportive relationships in overcoming anxiety and OCD.
-Rachel Hammons, in episode 8, discovered hope through faith and contrasting God's love with intrusive thoughts.
-Ed Syner, in Episode 42, found hope with the support of his mother during bullying and emotional challenges.
-Rhett Smith, in Episode 5, witnessed God's redemption through his daughter's confidence in a school play.
-Peyton Garland, in Episode 26, experienced a powerful moment of hope when a stranger displayed grace and prayed for her during an obsession-related incident.
-Steve and I, in Episode 81, also shared our own story of hope, with our daughter, Faith, bringing immense joy into our lives and how her presence reminds us of the goodness of God and His faithfulness.
I also share a bonus story, reminding you of the possibility of finding reciprocal friendships through intentional effort.
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In this episode, we compile and share stories of hope from previous guests of the podcast. These stories offer inspiration and encouragement, even if they don't directly relate to anxiety or OCD.
(Episode 7) Anika Mullen - Overcoming a rare condition during pregnancy. Anika finds hope in her family's resilience.
(Episode 28): Brittany Dyer - Inspired by her school counselor after losing her parents, Brittany becomes a counselor herself, offering hope to others.
(Episode 21): Laura Mullis - Through prayer, Laura discovers the importance of self-healing in helping others on their journey to recovery.
(Episode 57): Aaron Huey - Aaron's encounter with Christ and the love from strangers transform his life and inspire his commitment to addiction recovery.
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In this episode, Carrie is joined by John Seidl, author of "Finding Rest" and president of Veritas Creative. They explore the theology of suffering and delve into Jon's personal journey with anxiety and OCD, emphasizing the need for a proper understanding of suffering.
How suffering can serve a purpose in our lives,
The importance of empathy, understanding, and a proper theology of suffering in supporting individuals with anxiety and OCD.
The significance of finding rest amidst life's challenges.
Valuable insights into the intersection of faith and mental health.
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We are privileged to have Pastor Mark Smith from Refuge Church Nashville on the show today to discuss the topic of healthier theology surrounding healing.
-Why God doesn't heal everyone who prays for healing?
-The struggle between relying on God's control and the reality of coping with pain and suffering in this world.
-Pastor Mark’s personal experiences about how he has learned to depend on God through difficult times.
-How can personal struggles and suffering lead to a deeper understanding of God's character?
-How Christianity is unique in its approach to suffering and death.
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In today’s episode, Carrie shares some of the lessons she has learned about God from being a mother and some important podcast updates.
The recent loss of both of Carrie’s parents and the impact it has had on her life and the podcast.
How being a mother has helped her to understand God's love and care for his children.
The joys and challenges of motherhood, and how it reflects God's love for us
Personal motherhood stories of Carrie’s best friends, Christen and Michelle. (excerpts from Sending Hope and Love to the Not Yet Mothers)
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Join Carrie as she dives into an interesting conversation with Ann Taylor McNiece, LMFT on Incognito Christian Counselors and the integration of faith into mental health counseling
Why some counselors are hesitant to publicly identify as Christians
How Christian counselors can provide evidence-based therapy while integrating faith and scripture
Challenges of finding specialized treatment for conditions like OCD and navigating treatment outside of one's faith
The importance of asking questions and advocating for oneself in therapy
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On today’s episode, I have an interesting conversation with my favorite guest, my husband Steve Bock about toxic church culture
Warning signs your church is becoming toxic
The danger of putting church leaders on pedestals
The importance of knowing the difference between your calling and your desire
What happens if you lead your church as a micromanager
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On today’s episode, Amber Williams Van Zuyen, author of Pregnant and Drowning tells about her struggle with harm OCD during her pregnancy.
-How and when did her OCD symptoms start
-What happened the first time she sought help for her OCD
-How her OCD symptoms intensified during her pregnancy and after giving birth
-What helped her during her process of overcoming her OCD
-How God helped her get through her struggles
-Amber’s book, Drowning and Pregnant
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On today’s episode, I’m joined by Erika McCoy, an IOCDF grassroots advocate to talk about her experience with Church, Faith and OCD.
How did her OCD develop and why it took a long time for her to get diagnosed
Traumatic experiences that triggered her OCD and how she coped with them
Dealing with her pastors’ and friends’ reactions to her OCD
What OCD taught her about life and her faith.
Her advocacy work at International OCD Foundation
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Today on the show, therapist and author K.J. Ramsey talks to us about her healing journey from spiritual abuse and chronic pain.
How K.J. realized that she was in a spiritually abusive situation
Wrestling with questions about why God allowed her suffering
The importance of emotional safety in a church or community
Her process of leaving a spiritually toxic environment
How embodiment practice helps in her healing
K.J.’s books, “The Lord is My Courage” and “The Book of Common Courage”
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On today’s episode, I am joined by Samara Lane, a relationship and ROCD coach.
Samara shares her healing journey through relationship OCD. We also talk about how to overcome anxiety and OCD in relationships.
How does OCD manifest in relationships?
How to distinguish OCD from real feelings?
What can cause OCD to develop in relationships?
Some helpful ways to help you cope with anxiety and OCD in your relationship.
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In today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend Dr. Kelley Kleppinger in a Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ) session on OCD.
Here are some of the questions we tackled:
What exactly is OCD?
What is the difference between anxiety and OCD?
How long does it take for someone to get diagnosed with OCD?
Why can't we seem to take our thoughts captive?
How does someone know if it's the Holy Spirit or OCD?
How can we help someone with OCD?
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Today on the show, I’m joined by Gina Nelson, a licensed clinical social worker and creator of Combating Teen Anxiety–her proven 10-step method to reduce anxiety in teens.
Gina and I talk about how to catch your teen's anxiety before it gets out of control.
How Gina got involved in working with teens and parents
The difference in anxiety in children and adults
Common causes of anxiety in teens
How does social media contribute to anxiety and distress in teens
How perfectionism affects children and teens
Things that parents do that are not helpful for their teen's mental health
Signs that a teen may need professional help with their anxiety
www.combatingteenanxiety.com
Related resources:
- Parenting A Teen in Crisis with Aaron Huey
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In today’s episode, returning guest, Tiffany Ciccone, an author and English teacher joins Carrie in a Q&A about anxiety.
Here are some of Tiffany’s questions answered by Carrie:
What is Anxiety?
How do you respond to someone when they say that anxiety and depression are just spiritual warfare and lack of faith?
Everyone says to try deep breathing when you're anxious. It doesn't work for me. Why?
Should I take medication for my anxiety?
I pray but why I'm still anxious?
How do I know If I need help for my anxiety?
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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Kristen D. Boice, LMFT, a psychotherapist, coach, speaker, Close the Chapter Podcast Host. Kristen and I talk about how to set healthy boundaries:
Signs that you need to set boundaries
Why setting boundaries is difficult
How to determine and communicate boundaries
Examples and scenarios for setting boundaries
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kristendboice.com
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Today's special is a solo episode about the power of gratitude and how it can help us through hard times.
- Things I'm grateful for
- How to be grateful in any circumstances
- What the Bible teaches us about gratitude
- How to enjoy and appreciate the simple things in life
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In today’s episode, Suzanne Burns, founder and executive director of Foundation House Ministries and BeCharityWise shares with us about creating a trauma-informed ministry.
- How Suzanne started her work with mothers in crisis situations
- What led her to do some more research about trauma-informed care
- How to effectively minister to people
- Reframing the role of ministry
- More about BeCharityWise
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Where are our guests now? To mark the Hope for Anxiety and OCD 80th episode, I’m giving you some updates on some of our past guests.
Some of them recorded their own updates and some sent us the update via email to read.
- (00:50) Holley Gerth - https://holleygerth.com/
- (01:29) Peyton Garland-https://www.ibelieve.com/author/peyton-garland/
- (04:02) Dr. Irene Kraegel-https://www.themindfulchristian.com/
- (04:56) Steve Hinton-https://kingdomology.org/
- (06:51) Dyana Robbins-https://www.dyanarobbins.com/
- (07:55) Lindsey Castleman-https://inrelationship.us/lindsey-castleman
- (08:27) Aaron Strong-https://inrelationship.us/aron-strong
- (09"49) Dr. Katie Aitken-https://www.tranquilmindnaturopath.com/
- (10:39) Cat Sharp-https://catsharp.com/
- (12:10) Alexa Hulsey and Trey Brackman of Encircle Acupuncture- https://encircleacupuncture.com/
- (13:26) Kelly Ehlert-https://www.iamprioritypt.com/
- (14:31) Jeff Allen-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-mental-health/id1555394293
- (15:58) Jennifer Harshman-https://www.harshmanservices.com/
(17:27) Podcast Updates
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Today on the show, I’m joined by Dr. Sherri Yoder, a former clinical psychologist and the founder and executive director of Thriving Thoughts Global. Dr. Sherri talks about her personal story of anxiety and how it led her to her work now in her non-profit organization.
- Dr. Yoder’s story of struggling with anxiety
- Strategies she used to work through her own anxiety
- How she got involved in mental health prevention and education
- More about her non-profit organization, Thriving Thoughts Global
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I’m privileged to be interviewing Keith Ferrin. Keith is a speaker and author, with a passion for helping people read, study, and enjoy the Bible.
- How Keith developed his passion to help others read and enjoy the bible
- How to internalize the scripture rather than memorize
- Reading the Bible from a relational perspective
- How can people fall in love and enjoy reading their Bible?
- Keith Ferrin’s Book and Online Courses
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Carrie and her husband Steve are excited to bring you a bonus episode on EMDR Intensive Therapy.
- What is EMDR Intensive Therapy and what are the issues it can help with?
- What happens in an EMDR Intensive Therapy session?
- How long does the session usually last?
- How to receive EMDR Intensive Therapy?
If you want to find out more about intensive therapy, go to https://www.bythewellcounseling.com/intensivetherapy/
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Today on the show Julie Lamb, LCSW who is a life coach at julielambcoaching.com shares with us about postpartum depression and anxiety, and how to cope with it.
- Julie’s personal experience with postpartum anxiety and depression
- How many weeks are considered postpartum
- Difference between postpartum depression and major depression
- What makes postpartum depression worse
- How to cope with postpartum depression and anxiety
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Today on the show, I’m privileged to be interviewing John Bennet, author and banker.
John shares with us his journey through a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
- John's long treatment process to move through the cancer
- How John responded after finding out he had a terminal cancer
- How has cancer been a blessing to John’s life
- John’s prayer life
- Submitting to God’s sovereignty
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Today on the show, I’m joined by author Jennifer Tucker. Jennifer talks about her discovery of breath prayer and how it helped her with her own anxiety.
- Jennifer’s experience of anxiety and depression
- How Jen came across breath prayer
- How breath prayer helps calm anxiety
- Examples of breath prayer
- Jennifer’s Book: Breath as Prayer: Calm Your Anxiety, Focus Your Mind, and Renew Your Soul
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Jennifer Tucker
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I’m privileged to be interviewing Stay Quick, a licensed professional counselor and therapist at NOCD. Stacy talks about how Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) works for OCD and her own experience with OCD.
- Stacy’s personal journey with scrupulosity
- How does ERP help people who have OCD
- Can OCD be cured completely?
- More about NOCD
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NOCD
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Today's special is my good friend, Erica Kesse, LPC-MHSP. Erica and I have an interesting conversation about boundaries and why they are so important.
- Why do you need to set healthy boundaries
- Reasons why people find it difficult to say no
- Examples of internal boundaries
- How to create boundaries between work and personal life
- Boundaries and Christian faith
- Erika’s book: Honey, You Need Counseling Skills and e-book on Boundaries Guide for Leaders
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Erica Kesse
Honey, You Need Counseling Skills
Heal yourself, Ignite your Leader, Grow your Business
Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud
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In this solo episode, Carrie deep dives into the topic of anxiety and childbirth and her own birthing experience.
- Creating a positive birth experience
- Carrie’s pregnancy process - asking God what she wanted but He gave her what she needed.
- 5 ways to reduce anxiety about having a baby
- Trusting God through the birthing process
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We are privileged to have Stormie Omartian on the show today. Stormie is a bestselling author who personally connects with readers by sharing experiences and lessons that beautifully illustrate how God changes lives when we learn to trust in Him.
- Stormie’s struggle with anxiety and phobias
- Her horrible experience of growing up with a mother who has mental health disorder
- Overworking to cope with trauma and depression
- Finding hope for the first time and surrendering to God
- What does the process of forgiveness look like for Stormie
- The power of praying through fear
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Today on the show, I’m joined by Dr. Nicolas Grier, an Associate Professor of Practical Theology, Spiritual Care, & Counseling. Dr. Grier is also a mental health therapist and author.
- How do churches minister to the mental health of Black men
- The stigma surrounding mental health and receiving help in Black Community
- Common struggles that black men are facing today
- Early beginnings of Black Psychology
- Dr. Grier’s view on APA’s formal apology to people of color in promoting, perpetuating, and failing to challenge racism.
- Dr. Grier’s Book, Care for the Mental and Spiritual Health of Black Men
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https://nicholasgrier.com/
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Join me in a solo episode as I talk about hoarding!
- Hoarding as an OCD spectrum disorder
- What causes a person to hoard things?
- Criteria for hoarding disorder
- How is hoarding related to trauma and grief?
- Christian perspective on hoarding
- Helpful tips to overcome hoarding
Related links and resources:
Book: Buried in Treasure
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Episode 49. Will Less Stuff Equal Less Anxiety? with Becca Ehrlich
If you’re interested to join a hoarding support group, please contact me through my counseling website: https://www.bythewellcounseling.com/
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Martin Reed is a certified health education specialist and a clinical sleep health specialist.
- Martin’s personal insomnia journey and how it led him to learn helpful techniques
- Regaining his sense of sleepiness
- Misleading information about sleep
- Do we really need a certain amount of sleep?
- Helpful tips to calm a racing mind and sleep better
- Can we still sleep even when we have difficult thoughts and feelings?
- Martin Reed’s sleep coaching and online sleep education
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Today on the show, I’m joined by Joe Padilla, a licensed and ordained minister, and co-founder of Mental Health Grace Alliance. Joe shares with us how his family was personally impacted by mental health and how he was able to work through it.
- Stepping down the ministry to navigate his wife’s mental health issues
- Barriers to seeking professional and pastoral help
- Doing research and equipping himself to help his wife overcome her mental health condition
- Learning how to integrate neuroscience, psychology, and biblical scriptures for mental health recovery
- Reinventing support group models and curriculum that integrate faith and science.
- Joe’s work at Mental Health Grace Alliance
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https://mentalhealthgracealliance
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Today on the show, I am joined by Amanda Huffman, a clinical social work/therapist who uses holistic, integrative, evidence-based, & cutting edge approaches in her practice.
Amanda talks about Somatic Experiencing therapy and how it can help people with anxiety and OCD.
- How long does it take to become a somatic experiencing therapist?
- The theory behind somatic experiencing
- How somatic experiencing can help process trauma
- How is somatic experiencing different from other therapies?
- Amanda’s view on somatic experiencing and Christian faith
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Amanda Huffman, LCSW
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My guest today is an experienced Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) practitioner and author, Ingrid Ord. Ingrid talks about the connection between ACT and Christianity.
- How did Ingrid develop an interest in ACT?
- What is ACT and how does it work?
- How does ACT help with anxiety and OCD
- Taking your anxiety along with you.
- ACT and faith in God
- Bible characters who went through hard times and learned to accept their situations
- Ingrid’s book, ACT with Faith
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In today’s episode, I’m going to talk about suffering and ways we have a tendency to increase our own suffering.
- What I’ve learned from my recent suffering
- Going through intense physical pain and how it led to emotional pain
- How our thoughts increase our suffering
- How acknowledging pain and emotions can make you feel better
- What are primary and secondary suffering?
- Seeking God for clarity and getting into a place of acceptance
- How to decrease your suffering
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Is Mindfulness for Christians? with Dr. Irene Kraegel Book: You Are Not Your Pain If you enjoy the podcast and want to support what we're doing, or if you’re looking for self-help materials to assist you on your journey of managing your anxiety and OCD in healthier ways, please support us on Patreon. Audio teachings, relaxation exercises, and my book on how to find a therapist are provided for self-help via monthly subscription, go to www.patreon.com/hopeforanxietyandocd
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Joining the show today is Jon McLernon, a fitness coach and emotional eating expert. Jon shares with us his traumatic experience that changed his life and shaped him to be the person he is now.
- What happened to Jon while he was on a humanitarian mission in South Africa
- Impact of the traumatic incident on Jon’s mental health
- Using food as a coping mechanism
- Making the decision to forgive
- How did Jon forgive and move into a place of compassion?
- How Jon started to become a weight loss coach
- How Jon helps his clients create life-changing transformations.
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Jon McLernon
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Courtney Reissig, a mom, author and speaker is joining me on the show today to share how God used the Psalms to prepare her for a traumatic and life-threatening pregnancy experience.
- How Courtney started diving into the Psalms
- Psalms as the language of the realities of life
- How Courtney processed her emotions
- How she worked through her trauma and what she learned from it
- How to use the Psalms in prayer
- Courtney’s Book, Teach Me How to Feel
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Join Carrie in a solo episode as she speaks about anxiety and shame around money and how to cope with it.
- Common financial traps
- Evaluating your finances and making good financial decisions
- Thought processes and limiting beliefs about money and how to reframe them.
- Honoring God with your finances
- More helpful tips and advice on dealing with financial anxiety.
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Jen Roland, a certified mental health coach through the American Association of Christian Counselors, Christian writer and speaker is joining me on the show today to talk about fitness, mental health, and Christianity.
- Jen’s personal fitness journey
- Her initial motivation to lose weight and get fit.
- Jen’s unhealthy obsession with fitness and how it caused stress and anxiety
- Inviting God to her health journey. What did God show her that changed her perspective about health and fitness?
- How exercise and movement can help with chronic pain
- Christian view of health and fitness
- Practical tips on how to start exercising when you feel overwhelmed.
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Today, I'll be talking about anxiety, goals, failure, and New Year's Resolutions.
- Why I don't set New Year's Resolutions
- Why people with anxiety may shy away from setting goals
- Self-Evaluation & Setting Personal Goals
- Where does fear of success come from?
- Overcoming failures
- Aligning your goals with God's will
Verses and Scriptures discussed: Philippians 2:12-13, Isaiah 1:17, Ephesians 2:19
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Today's special is a certified humor professional, certified stress mastery educator, master listener and author, Sporty King. Sporty talks about using humor as a coping tool for anxiety and other mental health issues.
- Laughter is a part of humor but not a requirement.
- Sporty's view on these two different extremes: people may take themselves too seriously or they may make everything a joke.
- How Sporty became a master listener at the same time a public speaker
- The healing power of laughter and the study of healthy humor
- Helpful advice for those who mask their feelings with humor
- How Sporty use humor to help people master their stress and anxiety
- Does God have a sense of humor?
Related Links and ResourcesSporty King
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We are privileged to have Aaron Huey on the show today. Aaron is a parent coach for parents of kids at risk and the host of a parenting podcast called Beyond Risk and Back. Aaron shares with us his valuable insights on parenting a teen in crisis and his own journey of recovering from addiction.
- How did Aaron get involved in working with teens?
- Common issues within the families Aaron has worked with
- What are the causes of drug abuse and other dependency issues among teens?
- Reasons why being a teenager is hard today
- Some common things that loving parents do that aren't helpful for their children, especially children going through a crisis
- Helpful parenting tips and advice
Related Links and Resources:Aaron HueyBeyond Risks and Back
Parenting Teens That Struggle
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Today on the show, I’m joined by Carole Leathem, mom, author and speaker. Carole has been caring for her spouse who has been battling anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. She shares with us her journey of finding joy in her husband’s struggles.
- Carole’s experience with her husband who struggles with mental illness-the most chaotic and dark painful times she ever been through.
- Factors that contribute to her husband’s mental health condition
- How their church responded in terms of the mental health crisis faced by her husband
- How did her husband’s mental health disorder affect her?
- How to cope when a loved one has a mental health disorder
- Turning to scriptures for comfort and hope
- Choosing joy despite her circumstances
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Carole Leathem Carole’s Book: Finding Joy In My Messy Life
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Since it’s the last week before Thanksgiving and Christmas is approaching, I’m going solo today to talk about how to survive the Holidays when you have anxiety.
- Polite ways especially for introverts to leave a party early.
- Tips to reduce stress while traveling
- How to reduce stress around Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Saying “no” to gatherings you're not comfortable with.
- How to budget for the holidays and control your spending
- Keeping the Holidays simple yet meaningful.
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Today on the show, we have with us Jennifer McGlothin who is a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Jennifer and I have an informative conversation on medications for anxiety and OCD
- What is the role of a psychiatric nurse practitioner? Can they prescribe medication for mental health? Are they allowed to diagnose?
- What patients should know when they are starting a new medication or switching medication.
- How long does it take for psychiatric medication to work?
- Managing mental health medications
- The Importance of communication between patient and health professional
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Jennifer McGlothin, psyNP
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Joining me on the show today is a certified yoga therapist, Anissa Hudak. Anissa helps traumatized women release the trauma from their bodies through yoga therapy.
- How Anissa developed her interest not just in yoga, but yoga as a therapy
- How has yoga therapy helped people whom Anissa has worked with?
- The difference between yoga and yoga therapy
- How does yoga therapy release trauma?
- What is a yoga therapy session like?
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Anissa Hudak If you enjoy the podcast and want to support what we're doing, or if you’re looking for self-help materials to assist you on your journey of managing your anxiety and OCD in healthier ways. Audio teachings, relaxation exercises, and my book on how to find a therapist are provided for self-help via monthly subscription, go to www.patreon.com/hopeforanxietyandocd
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We are privileged to have Matt Wenger on the show today. Matt is a licensed professional counselor and the clinical director of Boulder Recovery. He initially sought a career in church ministry, but moved into the mental health field and started working with individuals recovering from sexual addiction.
- The connection between anxiety, attachment trauma and sex/porn addiction
- How does addiction develop?
- How does addiction affect anxiety?
- The link between childhood experience and addiction.
- How does shame around unwanted sexual behaviors affect one's relationship with God?
- How long does sexual addiction recovery take?
- Recovery program for porn/sexual addiction
Links and resources:
Boulder Recovery
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Today on the show, I’m privileged to be interviewing Dr. Charlie Page, a surgeon, author and speaker. Dr. Charlie shares with us how he surrendered his sleep problems to God.
- Why did Dr. Charlie, who is a surgeon, write a book about insomnia?
- Christian worldview about sleep
- Dr. Charlie’s tips and strategies to beat insomnia and sleep better.
- Scripture verses related to sleep
- How do we surrender to God?
- Dr. Charlie’s book: Surrendered Sleep
Scripture verses discussed:
Psalms 121:4-5, Psalm 4:8, Ephesians 4:27, Psalm 148
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Dr. Charlie PageBook: Surrendered Sleep
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As promised, I'm bringing back my favorite guest in celebration of my 50th episode, it's none other than my husband, Steve Bock!
Steve and I are happy to share with you the ups and downs of our first year of marriage and how we remain constant in prayer.
- Adjustments we have made as a married couple.
- Funny and weird things we learned about each other
- Dealing with a health scare and coping with stressful health issues and never-ending doctor appointments
- Walking through life together and giving God all the control
- Our shining light in the midst of a hard time
- Our goals for the podcast
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Today on the show, I am joined by a Christian minimalist, pastor and author, Becca Ehrlich.
Becca and I had an interesting conversation about how minimizing and simplifying your life can help with anxiety.
- How Becca developed an interest in minimalism
- Different aspects of minimalism
- How to be more intentional with time and energy
- The intersection between Christian faith and minimalism
- Minimalist approach to buying things
- Small steps to take to minimize and simplify your life
- How to tackle the tasks of evaluating possessions and minimizing stuff as a couple.
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Becca Ehrlich
Book: Christian Minimalism: Simple Steps for Abundant Living
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Today on the show, I'm privileged to be interviewing Rich Lewis, a speaker, coach and author. Rich has been practicing centering prayer since 2013 as a way to relate and pray to God. He even wrote a book about it.
- What is centering prayer and how do we do it?
- What are the purposes and benefits of centering prayer?
- What are the challenges in practicing centering prayer?
- Basic steps of centering prayer
- Rich Lewis' Book: Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer
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Rich Lewis
Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer
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Today, I am privileged to be interviewing Jennifer Harshman, an author and owner of a publishing agency. Jennifer shares with us her personal story of overcoming trauma, how she wrestled with God and how those awful experiences formed her character.
- Jennifer's childhood
- Hating God for not putting a stop to it
- Moving away and cutting ties with family members
- Staying connected with God in the midst of trauma.
- How Jennifer dealt with her traumatic experience.
- How God used her story in a positive light.
- Jennifer's Book: Better Days Journal: For anxiety and depression, ADHD and autism
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Harshman Services
Better Days Journal: For anxiety and depression, ADHD and autism
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After losing 100 pounds, Cat Sharp, a certified life coach has committed her life to helping more Christian women do the same.
Today on the show, Cat shares with us how she overcame emotional eating and found God's peace.
- Using food to cope with anxiety and depression
- How God revealed to her that she had a sugar addiction.
- Feeling convicted about her eating habit and making the decision to remove sugar from her household.
- Meditating and using affirmations based on Scriptures
- Learning new ways to manage emotions instead of turning to food.
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Cat Sharp
Verses and Scriptures discussed: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Romans 6:16, The law of Moses in the Old Testament, 1 Samuel 30Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeforanxietyandocdpodcast
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We are privileged to have our first ever Canadian guest on the podcast, Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken. Dr. Katie is a licensed naturopathic doctor who enjoys helping people with all kinds of health goals achieve positive changes in their health and in their life. She also has a passion for mental health, the management of stress and anxiety, and helping individuals connect with their higher purpose.
- What are the benefits of seeing a naturopathic doctor?
- Is naturopathy an alternative medicine?
- Can naturopathy be used alongside other medical and therapeutic techniques?
- The 5 Pillars of Mental Wellness
- The role of neurotransmitters in anxiety
- Nutrition-related concerns of patients with anxiety and steps to take to help improve nutrition.
- Dr. Katie's book: Create Calm.
Resources and Links Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken, ND
Book: Create Calm
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Today, we are privileged to have Maggie Roney on the show. Maggie is aLicensed Counselor and Functional Medicine Practitioner. She helps those who wish to get to the true root cause of their illnesses
Maggie shares with us her knowledge on functional medicine and how we can improve our gut health.
- How does functional medicine work? What are its benefits?
- Is functional medicine better than conventional medicine?
- Types of toxins we put in our body that we are not aware of.
- The link between anxiety, stress and gut health
- Small steps to take to achieve better gut health
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I had the privilege of interviewing Kelsey Kemp, a Christian career coach, speaker and podcaster. We had an interesting conversation about career and calling that will help you gain a new perspective on making career decisions that honor God.
- What to do when you get anxious about making career decisions?
- How to make a wise career decision?
- How to know God's will for your career?
- Scripture verses about choosing a career and using your God-given talent.
- Steps to take if your work isn't aligned with your purpose and calling.
- How to evaluate whether it's time to stay or leave your job?
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Verses and Scriptures discussed: Mark 12:30, Matthew 7:7, Proverbs 16:9,
Matthew 25:14–30, Romans 8:28, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 25
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Today’s special is a pastor and anger management expert, Ed Snyder. Pastor Ed not only talks about his knowledge and insights about anger but also shares his personal experience with anger that nearly destroyed his marriage.
- How Pastor Ed recognized his anger problem and its root cause.
- The turning point in his marriage that prompted him to find ways to deal with his anger.
- Using your anger as a force for good and other anger management tips
- The connection between anger and anxiety
- Main triggers of anger
- Ed Snyder's book, Control the Beast
Links and ResourcesEd SnyderControl The Beast: A Guide To Managing Our Emotions
True North Podcast
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Today on the show, we are privileged to hear Tiffany Ciccone's journey through anxiety. Tiffany is an English teacher and a writer. She has been struggling with an anxiety disorder since she was a child.
- Symptoms of her anxiety disorder that continued into her adulthood
- Growing up in a church where she would hear sermons like anxiety and depression are a sin
- Having a hard time connecting with God and finding a new church where she could freely talk about her disorder
- Started writing a book as part of her healing process
- Her husband's role in seeking professional help for her
- Encouragement or hope Tiffany would provide to her younger self
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Tiffany Ciccone
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We are on our 40th episode today! I'm flying solo to share my podcasting journey and life lessons from the previous episodes.
- It's impossible to have figured out everything before you start something.
- Find your why on those days that are more difficult and you will feel like you can finish what you have started.
- It's the mess and the difficulty that drives us to dependence and reminds us that we can't control everything.
- I don't need to worry about what's going on with everyone else.
I need to be worried about staying on the path that God has called me to.
All these valuable life lessons and more that you can apply in your life while you're finding and fulfilling God's plan in your life.
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I had the privilege of interviewing Shelly Rainey, a mom, motivational speaker and author. Shelly shares with us her journey through anxiety, grief and loss and how she relied on her faith.
- Going through a deep, dark depression and how God carried her through.
- Learning to deal with her situation differently.
- Seeking professional help for her anxiety and depression
- How God slowly restored her.
- Inspiring others through her book, The Fragile Heart.
Links And Resources
Shelly Rainey
The Fragile Heart
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Today's special guest is a certified life coach, author and motivational speaker, Monica McLaurine. Monica and I had a great conversation about what self-care really means and why it's so important. Monica also shares some insights on how to help kids deal with bullying based on her book, I Told My Kid To Fight Back.
- What are examples of self-care?
- Learning to do things a different way
- Self-care is for everybody. How do men practice self-care differently than women?
- Counseling as part of self-care
- Why self-care is important for Christians?
- Jesus models self-care
- Small ways to start practicing self-care
Links and Resources:Monica Mclaurine Books: Becoming Comfortable In My Own Skin: The Journey To Loving Me
I Told My Kid To Fight Back
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Today, we are privileged to have pastor and author, Steve Hinton as our guest. We had a meaningful conversation about doubt and faith. Pastor Steve also shares his journey of finding hope in the face of doubt and childhood wounding experiences.
- Doubt as a normal part of one's faith experience
- What is the root of doubt?
- Why wrestling with God is a good thing?
- How to hear and discern God's voice in the midst of doubt?
- Embracing the mystery of faith
- Seeing God through pain and suffering
- How can we help those who are hurting see that God is good?
- Pastor Steve Hinton's book, Confessions: Finding Hope Through One Pastor's Doubt
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I had the privilege of interviewing Brooke Randolph, a licensed mental health counselor and a Brainspotting trainer. Brooke shares with us her insights and knowledge on Brainspotting. She also gives some advice for those who are considering adoption based on her experience as a single adoptive mom and as a Brainspotting consultant specializing in adoption.
- What is Brainspotting? How does it work?
- How was Brainspotting developed? Who discovered it?
- How can Brainspotting help with anxiety and OCD?
- What happens during and after a Brainspotting session
- Can Brainspotting be used with all ages?
- Brainspotting training
- Comparison between Branspotting and other forms of therapy.
Links and resources:
Brooke Randolph, LMHC
Counseling At The Green House
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Today, we are privileged to have Dyana Robbins, M. Ed as our guest. She shares with us her personal story of parenting a special needs child.
- Dyana's journey of parenting a special needs child
- How she managed challenging behaviors of her children
- Emotional triggers that come with parenting a special needs child and how she dealt with them
- Being compassionate both with herself and her children
- How dealing with her own anxiety helps communicate calm and steadiness to her children
- Support system she found and created in her community
- How her journey impacted her marriage and faith
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Dyana Robbins, M. Ed
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I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Integrative Medicine Mental Health Provider (CMHIMP), and a Board Certified Neurofeedback Provider (BCN). She is also the founder and director of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health and Dr. Roseann and Associates.
Dr. Rosean shares with us her knowledge and clinical experience in treating PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus).
- What should parents know about PANS/PANDAS? What are its signs and symptoms?
- How are PANS/PANDAS diagnosed? Is there a test for PANS/PANDAS?
- What is the treatment for PANS/PANDAS?
- PANS/PANDAS in the school setting
- Dr. Roseann’s book: It's Gonna Be Ok
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Dr. Roseann Capanna Hodge
Book: It's Gonna Be Ok
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**This episode is for those who are curious about what it's truly like to be a therapist. People wonder things like, how can you listen to so many people's problems?
Today’s show is also unique because my husband Steve took over my role for a day as a host and prepared the set of questions himself. It's always fun and exciting to have him both on the show and in my life.**
- What is it about therapy that I enjoy most?
- My life as a therapist and scope of work
- Difference between private practice and working in a community mental health setting
- How I get through my busy day feeling good
- Balancing my analytical side and creative side
- How I feel when I got to the end of the whole process with my clients.
- My goal for my clients
- Steve and Carrie share their most recent personal story of hope
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“I deal with anxiety almost every day at some level. And sometimes it's worse than, or sometimes it's better than other times, but anything to help people understand that they're not alone.”
Jeff Allen, a mental health advocate and host of Simple Mental Health Podcast shares his journey through anxiety, how he overcame shame and stigma around seeking help, and taking medication.
- How Jeff discovered he had an anxiety disorder.
- Backlash he received from churchgoers for opening up about his mental health condition.
- Spiritual doubt process that he went through
- Prayer, medication and therapy
- His journey of spiritual deconstruction and reconstruction
- More about his podcast called Simple Health Podcast
Links and ResourcesSimple Mental Health Podcast
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I had the privilege of interviewing John Stange, a lead pastor, professor, coach, counselor, certified speaker and author. John has written several books and his recent one is called "Dwell On These Things.”
Pastor John Stange shares with us his struggles with anxiety and his great wisdom and insight on overcoming negative self-talk through looking at God's perspective toward us. We also talked about dealing with perfectionism as I am also a recovering perfectionist.
- John Stange's personal journey through anxiety, having sleepless nights, negative self-talk and excessive worries about “what if’s.”
- Analyzing the root of his anxiety and preaching the truth of the gospel to his own heart
- Factors that make people who are serving the ministry quit their role after a short period of time
- “Why walk a defeated life when Christ already secured victory over our sins?”
- Questions to ask yourself if you really want to understand Bible scriptures
- Helpful concepts about seeing yourself through God’s eyes based on John Stange's book, “Dwell On These Things”
Links and Resources:John Stange Desire JesusDwell On These Things
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In this episode, Lola Sodunke of Joy In Purpose Podcast shares her wisdom and insights about self-awareness and how it can lead to a greater connection with God.
By listening to our conversation, you will learn about:
- Self-awareness and its importance
- Setting boundaries and learning your values and beliefs
- Ways you can become self-aware as a Christian
- Involving God in your self-awareness process
Links and Resources:
Lola Sodunke, MA
Joy in Purpose
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I had the privilege of interviewing Aron Strong, LMFT, a former pastor turned therapist. Aron talks about how having a healthy theology about God and HIS feelings, helps us understand ourselves as we grow closer to God.
- Does God have feelings? What emotions does God feel?
- The importance of knowing God and understanding His emotions
- God is for us, not against us
- Understanding human emotions
- Why did God create emotions?
- To negate emotions is to misunderstand who God is.
- How to manage intolerable and overwhelming feelings
- Brief overview of the modality created by Aron called Attuned Systemic Repair
Links and Resources:
Aron Strong, LMFT
Pathway Counseling
In Relationship Marriage Retreats
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Today's special is my good friend, Brittany Dyer, a Licensed Professional Counselor. Brittany shares her knowledge and expertise in play therapy.
- How does anxiety present in school-aged children?
- How does childhood anxiety present differently from adult anxiety?
- Behaviors that may indicate a child has anxiety
- Anxious parents with anxious children.
- Things parents can do to help their child with anxiety.
- What is play therapy? How does it work?
- How to introduce therapy to your kids
- How does play therapy reduce anxiety in children and even in adults?
- Signs that your child may need a therapist
Brittany Dyer, LPC-MHSP
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This episode is for all the women out there who are hoping and praying for a child, for couples who are experiencing fertility issues and for those who are healing from heartbreak over childlessness.
This is a compilation of stories of hope of my friends and different amazing women whom I interviewed in the podcast:
(4:04) Story of motherhood journey of my best friend, Christin Jasmin Wilson
- Christin's dating experience. Giving her heart to the wrong man.
- Feeling distant from God and coming back to him.
- Receiving God's kindness. A God-chosen partner and her baby, Ellis.
Stories of Hope from previous podcast episodes:
- (20:32) Summer McKinney being happy with her blended family while waiting for God's perfect timing
- (24:12) Holley Gerth and her husband are now grandparents to the kids of their adoptive daughter.
- (25:03) God brought Dr. Kraegel a beautiful child after multiple pregnancy losses
- (35:40 ) Lindsey Castleman and her husband's amazing story of adoption.
(25:30) My dear friend Michelle's testimony and her infertility, foster care and adoption journey
- Going through deep, dark depression after 3 years of unsuccessful fertility treatment.
- Staying the course with the Lord who blessed her and her husband with children through adoption process.
(30:48) My own personal journey and God's statement for me about having children.
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“OCD has been the gateway to God and grace for me.” Peyton Garland author of Not So By Myself shares her story of OCD and her journey of going to therapy.
After seeing a therapist, her mother and grandmother followed after her and sought professional help for themselves.
- Peyton’s experience of contamination OCD
- What it was like to go to therapy for the first time
- Getting help with brainspotting (type of therapy)
- Growing up in a strict church culture and how her faith changed over the years as she grew to know God.
- Growing up in home with a parent who has PTSD
- Ripple effect on her family after she decided to seek help
- How Peyton’s husband works with her on compulsions
- God breaks into lonely places. He works best in the mess.
Follow along with Peyton on Instagram @peytonmgarlandwrites
Book: Not so by Myself: A safe space where God doesn’t fix the loneliness, but sits with you instead
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**I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Steve Grcevich of Key Ministry. Dr. Steve is helping churches learn how to minister to people with disabilities including mental health.
He shares about what moved him to begin his mission of connecting churches with families of kids who have physical and mental disabilities.**
- Different scenarios and social interactions in church that trigger the anxiety in kids and families.
- Barriers that make it more difficult for kids and families to be part of the church.
- How to help kids and families with anxiety and other mental health issues feel welcomed and included in church.
- Communication strategies and inclusion plan to help people feel more welcome in church.
Links and Resources
Key Ministry
Book: Mental Health and the Church
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Bailee is a local therapist who talks with us about using Equine Assisted Therapy to help with anxiety. We joke about how horses are HIPAA compliant, and I share my story of overcoming my fear of horses.
- Bailee’s story about how she became an Equine Assisted Therapist without being a "horse person."
- What is Equine Assisted Therapy?
- Different models of Equine Assisted Therapy.
- How does equine therapy help with anxiety and other mental issues?
- Human-animal emotional connection. God says take care of the animals.
- Horses read and respond to human emotions like anxiety.
- Stories about how equine therapy helps people with anxiety
Resources and Links:
Unbridled Changes Website
Bailee Teter
Book: Hope Rising-Stories from the Ranch of Rescued Dreams
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Today, I had the privilege of having not one, but two guests on the show! Alexa Hulsey and Trey Brackman, both licensed acupuncturists came on to talk to us all about acupuncture and how it can be helpful for anxiety among other things.
- What is acupuncture and how does it work?
- What happens during an acupuncture session?
- Modalities acupuncturist use for patients who feel anxious about acupuncture needles.
- Some theories about how acupuncture helps with anxiety
- Acupuncture and spiritual connection
Links and Resources:
Alexa Hulsey, L.Ac, Founder of Encircle Acupuncture
Trey Brackman, L.Ac
Encircle acupuncture
Community Acupuncture
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Lindsey Castleman, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist trained in IFS therapy holds the belief that we were all designed for relationship and connection with God, ourselves and others.
- What is IFS (Internal Family System) Therapy
- How did Lindsey get into Christian counseling
- How did she incorporate Christian faith principles into her practice
- Looking at the core of self through attachment and faith-based lens
- Some parts of self want attention come in different forms like anxiety and OCD
- Bringing all parts of yourself connected as God is three in one
Resource and Links:
Lindsey Castleman, LMFT
Dr Richard Scwartz- Founder of IFS
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On this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing one of my mentors, Laura Mullis, LCSW
- Why Laura switched from weekly therapy to intensive sessions
- Difference between trauma and attachment wounding
- How attachment wounding contributes to anxiety
- How receiving love from God causes us to be able to love ourselves
- Learning to meet unmet needs as an adult.
Laura's website: Triumph Center
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Discussion with Kelly Ehlert, PT, DPT, OCD, COMT, CDNT.
- Different messages about sex that can trip women up (moral, medical, media)
- Common sexual issues in women
- What is pelvic floor physical therapy and how can it help women?
- Connection between stress (fight/flight/freeze response) and desire
- Why we're all normal in our own way
Kelly's PT practice: Priority Physical Therapy
Book: Come as You Are
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I had the privilege of interviewing Holley Gerth, author of The Powerful Purpose of Introverts to discuss her own experience of burnout from trying to be an extrovert after becoming a published author.
- How the introvert brain processes information differently than the extrovert brain
- Why introverts are more susceptible to anxiety and depression
- How to communicate to an extrovert who is asking for your opinion on the spot
- Why you should actually show up early to a party if you are an introvert
- Examining the connection between fear and excitement
- What you might need as an introvert on vacation, during the holidays, or at a conference
Book: Quiet
Book: The Introvert Advantage
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Today I am flying solo to discuss my own experience of learning about Exposure and Response Prevention Prevention and why I ultimately went back to using EMDR to treat OCD.
- The reason ERP is so widely recommended for OCD treatment
- The problem with psychological studies: People are complex
- Problems I saw firsthand with ERP
- Benefits of using EMDR to treat OCD
Exposure and response prevention for obsessive-compulsive disorder: A review and new directions:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6343408/
Studies on EMDR and OCD: https://www.emdria.org/public-resources/emdr-therapy-and-ocd/
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On this episode, I was able to geek out with on of my favorite colleagues to talk about our favorite therapy: EMDR.
- Our path to receiving EMDR training
- What is EMDR?
- Different types of trauma (little t and big T)
- Getting to the root of troubling body sensations and
- How EMDR can be helpful for people with anxiety
Sarah's Counseling Practice: Willow Tree Counseling, licensed in TN and KY
Sarah's book: Healing Negative Wounds: The Impact of Trauma
More information about EMDR
Book: The Body Keeps the Score
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Mindfulness is a buzzword in conversations surrounding anxiety. Dr. Irene Kraegal, writer of The Mindful Christian defines mindfulness in an easy to understand way while explaining how mindfulness fits in with the Christian faith.
- What is mindfulness?
- How to practice mindfulness formally and informally
- Why you can't go wrong when practicing mindfulness
- Contemplative streams in Christianity: Ignatian tradition, Lectio Divina, and Centering Prayer
Irene Kaegal's website: The Mindful Christian
Book: The Mindful Christian
Free Online Course: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
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I haven't done any marriage counseling since my internship in graduate school, so I asked my good friend Summer McKinney to be on the show to talk about how you can support your spouse who is struggling with anxiety. She provides some excellent tips such as
- When is it a good time to pursue marriage counseling? Hint: not when most people do!
- How to be present for your spouse
- What they might need from you when anxiety hits
- What to do if you are driven nuts by your spouse's anxious behavior or OCD rituals
- Anxiety as a third party in the marriage
Summer McKinney: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/summer-mckinney-smyrna-tn/128233
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On this solo episode, Carrie shares about how to find a therapist who is right for you.
- Carrie shares her own experience searching for two different counselors and how she made the decisions she did in her search.
- How to evaluating your personal situation with time, scheduling/location, and budget before beginning the search
- How to start the online search for a counselor and what to look for
For more detailed information on finding a counselor who is right for you, check out Carrie's ebook:
Finding a Good Fit on the First Try: The Ultimate Guide to Finding a Therapist
If you are anywhere in the state of TN and would like to see Carrie Bock, click here.
Other sites for finding a therapist:
Psychology Today
Open Path Collective (low cost option)
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Author Mitzi VanCleve shares her own personal story of experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, and OCD and ultimately, how God has used these things for good in her own life.
- Obsessions Mitzi experienced even as a young child
- Experiences of mental health stigma from Christians
- Learning about panic attacks from a magazine article
- Mitzi’s experience with scrupulosity OCD
- Acting as if
- How she used used imaginal exposure to help treat her OCD
- How she made the decision to take mental health medication as a Christian
- Wrestling with God about having OCD
- How church leaders can support individuals experiencing OCD
Verses discussed- Psalm 13, 2 Cor 1:4-5, 2 Cor 12
Strivings Within- The OCD Christianhttps://smile.amazon.com/Strivings-Within-Christian-Overcoming-Anxiety/dp/1517678447/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VF5VU6QNO3G5&dchild=1&keywords=mitzi+vancleve&qid=1609365396&sprefix=Mitzi+van%2Caps%2C248&sr=8-1
In Your Dreams:
https://smile.amazon.com/Your-Dreams-Some-Come-True/dp/1517475945/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2VF5VU6QNO3G5&dchild=1&keywords=mitzi+vancleve&qid=1609365481&sprefix=Mitzi+van%2Caps%2C248&sr=8-4
OCD Online: https://www.ocdonline.com/
Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners: https://smile.amazon.com/Grace-Abounding-Sinners-Updated-Illustrated-ebook/dp/B078G1SVV3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1O7Y4LGJPEWNE&dchild=1&keywords=grace+abounding+to+the+chief+of+sinners&qid=1609366869&sprefix=Grace+abounding+to+the+%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-1
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/ocd-treatment/erp/
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) https://www.psychotherapy.net/article/Acceptance-and-Commitment-Therapy-ACT
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Are you looking for simple ways to relax and calm down? Often people use things like taking a bath to relax. That’s great, but you don’t always have that much time. Here are some go to strategies that you can use no matter where you are. No extra items or props needed!
- Acknowledge the presence of God or Jesus
- Gratitude
- Spend time with an animal or at least think about them
- Connect with your breath
- Sing a song- For more info, see episode 6 with Tim Ringold.
- Think about the most loving and supportive person in your life right now
- Think about the absolute worst case scenario
- Find the calmest part of your body
- Connect with the present moment
- Find your happy place
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- What happens when pastors are isolated
- How pain can be a good thing
- Vulnerability as a gift we give each other
- How to build a Christian Community
Verses discussed: Ephesians 1, Tim 1:15, James 5:16
Midtown Fellowship, Nashville: https://midtownfellowship.org/
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Steve and I recorded this show about a month before our wedding. We talk about my anxiety during the dating process and his involvement in helping me work through it.
- Anxiety about putting myself out there to date and how that brought me back to therapy
- Challenges of Christian dating after a divorce
- Accepting the anxiety and difficulty trusting as part of the process of getting closer
- Advice to singles in the church
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- Different therapist personalities and styles
- Demystifying therapy
- Finding the therapist who is the right fit
- Different kinds of therapies that therapist utilize such as CBT, DBT, IFS, Psychodynamic or Play Therapy
- Erica’s experience with mental health in the African American church
- Seeing a counselor of a different race
Erica Kesse, Your Goal Concierge: https://www.yourgoalconcierge.com/ Try on Therapy: https://www.tryontherapy.org/ Mental Health Marketing Conference: https://www.mhmarketing.org/
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- What is Scrupulosity OCD?
- How Rachel discovered she had been struggling with it
- How to determine if this is a normal level of spiritual concern or could be OCD
- Exposure and Response Prevention
- Learning how to sit with discomfort and ambiguity
- Getting to know the character of God and filtering information through that lens
Verses discussed: Phil 4:6, 2 Cor 10:5
Rachel Hammons: https://www.rachelhammonscounseling.com/about-me More information on ERP and OCD: https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/ocd-treatment/erp/
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- What is Parent Child Interaction Therapy?
- How PCIT is helpful for children with behavioral problems
- How receiving PCIT virtually through online counseling benefits families
- Are the tantrums my young child is having a normal part of development?
- PCIT Calm adaptation for anxious children
- Reinforcing brave behaviors over accommodating anxiety
Anika Mullen, LPC-MHSP: https://ecounselingconnection.com/clinician-credentials Parent Child Interaction Therapy: http://www.pcit.org/for-parents.html
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- Spiritual pain
- Neuroscience behind how music calms the nervous system
- Practical ways to utilize music when stressed
- Difference between listening to music passively and engaging with it
Tim Ringold: https://www.timringgold.com/
Music therapy: https://www.musictherapy.org/about/musictherapy/
Adverse Childhood Experiences Survey (ACES): https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html
Book: The Hard Questions:https://smile.amazon.com/Hard-Questions-100-Essential-Before/dp/1585426210/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2LALYEDYUHJQS&dchild=1&keywords=the+hard+questions+by+susan+piver&qid=1604480053&sprefix=The+hard+quest%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-3
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- Rhett’s story of transitioning from pastoring to therapy
- How anxiety can be used for good
- Rhett’s view on pastors going to therapy
- How pastors and ministry leaders can support those in the congregation with anxiety
Resources and links:
Verses discussed: Philippians 4:6, 2:20, 2:28
Rhett Smith: https://rhettsmith.com/
The Anxious Christian: https://smile.amazon.com/Anxious-Christian-Your-Anxiety-Good/dp/0802413226/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JGFZ6MAR59FD&dchild=1&keywords=the+anxious+christian+can+god+use+your+anxiety+for+good&qid=1604477509&sprefix=The+anxious+chr%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1
Restoration therapy: http://www.restorationtherapytraining.com/about/
MMPI: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-minnesota-multiphasic-personality-inventory-2795582
CS Lewis quote: “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” https://www.quotes.net/quote/37151#:~:text=C.%20S.%20Lewis%3A%20Friendship%20is%20born,I%20was%20the%20only%20one.
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- Personal story of how her daughter has been impacted by OCD
- Importance of differentiating between anxiety and OCD
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Creating exposures for social anxiety
- Power of a proper diagnosis to reduce shame and increase hope
Sabin Behavioral Health in Smyrna, TN: http://www.sabintn.com/
More information on ERP and OCD: https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/ocd-treatment/erp/
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- Various health conditions that can contribute to or increase anxiety
- Why it’s important to have a Primary Care Physician
- Taking medications for mental health as a Christian
Resources and links:
Cornerstone Primary Care Healthcare: https://www.cornerstoneprimaryhealthcare.com/
Exercise and antidepressants: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/exercise-is-an-all-natural-treatment-to-fight-depression
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- How Pastor Troy went from falling asleep to engaged during his time with God in the morning
- Receiving the call to plant a church and the unexpected miracles along the way
- How praying to God when you are mad or distressed increases intimacy
- Doubts and questions during prayer
- Hope for unanswered prayer
Resources and links:
Verses discussed: Phil 4:6, Eph 1:9
Victory Church, Smyrna, TN “You’re here on purpose because you have a purpose.” www.tnvictory.com
Victory YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6K_scP5x4btzZ3E_24cp7g
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- Learn the inspiration for Hope for Anxiety and OCD
- My story of going from a religious person to a spiritual one
- When life turns out not as you planned it, but somehow better
Resources and links:
My counseling practice: www.bythewellcounseling.com
For more information on foster care and adoption in the US:
https://www.adoptuskids.org/
https://nationalcasagal.org/
https://www.davethomasfoundation.org/our-programs/wendys-wonderful-kids/
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