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WeShare PodcastEpisode 15: Preparing Your Mind for the New Year: Practicing Emotional DeclutteringIn this episode of the WeShare Podcast, mental advocate and WeShare Member Brittney Moses guides listeners through the gentle, grounding practice of emotional decluttering as we approach the new year. Instead of rushing into January with pressure, resolutions, or unrealistic expectations, Brittney invites us to slow down and reflect, much like nature does in winter. She offers practical tools, including reflection and prayer prompts, to help ground your mind and spirit before the new year begins. This episode is a warm reminder to invest in your mind and spirit so you can enter January present and refreshed!
2025-12-1313 min
Speaking Our Minds112: Unpacking Purity Culture: Analyzing the Shame, Myths and Long Term Effects with Dr. CamdenWelcome to the sex therapy talk you didn't know you needed! In this week's episode, Brittney and our guest Dr. Camden tackle the complex effects of purity culture, a movement that peaked in the 1990s-2000s and used shame and fear to promote abstinence until marriage. We explore the long-lasting consequences of this messaging on peoples' sexuality, faith, and relationships- and share our own stories. This episode underscores the importance of honest conversations about sexuality and encourages us to critically examine the messages we received and seek healing from the lingering effects of purity culture. Including:The definition...
2024-10-2157 minSpeaking Our Minds111: We're Back! Real Life Updates + Giving Yourself Permission to EvolveWe're back! After a much-needed summer break, we’re returning to the mic with fresh perspectives, raw honesty, and real-life stories. Join us as we catch up on our summer—how we've changed, the lessons we’ve learned, and the discoveries we've made about ourselves. This episode is all about personal growth, shedding old patterns, and embracing a more authentic version of ourselves. Including:Summer Reflections – What we’ve been up to and how time away helped us grow. We share the life lessons that hit us this summer and how they’ve shaped us moving forwa...
2024-09-301h 02Speaking Our Minds110: Letting Go of the Limits That Hold Women BackIn this week's episode, we're talking all about letting go of the socially constructed limits that keep women small and hold them back from authenticity and showing up with fully, including our own personal experiences and psychological insights such as:The societal, religious and cultural factors that keep women in double-bindsThe social construction of beauty standardsGender rolesThe objectification of women's bodies and sexualityCoping with criticism, self-doubt and the opinions of othersand more!Subscribe to the Speaking Our Minds Newsletter to get updates on the latest episodes, upcoming topics, and insider inspo!: https://mailchi.mp/361...
2024-04-151h 40Speaking Our Minds109: Deconstructing Patriarchy and its Affects on Mental HealthIn this week's episode, we're talking all about deconstructing patriarchy and its effects on mental health, including our own personal experiences and psychological insights such as:Defining patriarchy and its historical social constructionHow patriarchy affects mental health on a personal levelWhat healing and changing the internalized messages of patriarchy could look like in the therapy/mental health contextand more!Subscribe to the Speaking Our Minds Newsletter to get updates on the latest episodes, upcoming topics, and insider inspo!: https://mailchi.mp/361c1d35da39/pod-newsletter-sign-upThe Making of Biblical Womanhood by...
2024-04-081h 12Speaking Our Minds108: Q&A | Rethinking Anger, Deconstructing Patriarchy & Healthy DifferentiationIn this week's Q&A episode, we’re answering your question all about:Anger as a healthy part of processing hurtThe history of patriarchy and its effects on women and society todayIndividuation and differentiation: Being connected to others and in community while still maintaining your authentic sense of selfQ&A Time stamps:[3:46] Anger as a healthy part of processing when feeling disappointment or hurt[16:16] Anger with institutions- political, governmental, religious[18:20] Processing anger and frustration with self toward self-compassion and acceptance[22:33] Deconstructing patriarchy[23:36] The so...
2024-04-011h 15Speaking Our Minds107: Healing From Purity Culture and Redefining Healthy Sexuality with Stephanie StalveyIn this week's episode, Ranela and our guest Stephanie Stalvey are breaking down the constructs surrounding purity culture and healing from the messages that were rooted in shame and disconnection from our bodies, including:The background of purity culture, particularly circling in religious circles in the United States during the 1980s and 1990sAcknowledging sexuality as a divine and natural part of humanity without objectifying itHaving an alternative healthy ethic of sacred sexuality that isn't rooted in shame or blameNarratives women have to overcome after purity culture to reconnect with their bodiesHow patriarchy affects both men and women in...
2024-03-251h 25Speaking Our Minds106: When Religious Trauma Makes You Question Everything with Caitlin HarrisonIn this week's episode, we're talking all about the psychology of evolving faith and rebuilding healthy spirituality, including our own personal experiences and psychological insights such as:Defining religious trauma and woundingHow religious trauma this plays a role in people rethinking some of their beliefsHow hierarchy systems of authority that lack accountability contribute to harmPractical steps for reconnecting with and trusting your body/instincts after experiencing religious traumaThe role of purity culture in disconnection from the body and internalized narratives of shameReassurances for someone who wants to take a step away from their community/church after religious trauma...
2024-03-1858 minSpeaking Our Minds105: Faith Beyond Doubt: When You Find Yourself Rethinking Your Beliefs with Amanda WaldronIn this week's episode, we're talking all about the psychology of evolving faith and rebuilding healthy spirituality, including our own personal experiences and psychological insights such as:Situations that often lead people into a shifting faithFeeling fear or shame because of your questions or doubtsDealing with friends/family who are becoming upset because of your changing faithRebuilding an authentic faith/spirituality after religious trauma or doubtHow to better support and be there for someone even if you don’t fully understandand more!Amanda is a Faith Deconstruction & Reconstruction Coach + Clinical Social Worker at heyamandawaldron.com...
2024-03-1146 minSpeaking Our Minds104: The Psychology of When Your Faith is ChangingIn this week's episode, we're talking all about the psychology of evolving faith and rebuilding healthy spirituality, including our own personal experiences and psychological insights such as:The mental health benefits of healthy spiritualityStages of cognitive development and how thinking often expands with ageTactics and red flags of spiritually abusive environmentsWhat's normal to feel when leaving or changing faith communitiesReassurances for seasons of uncertainty and doubtand more!Subscribe to the Speaking Our Minds Newsletter to get updates on the latest episodes, upcoming topics, and insider inspo!: https://mailchi.mp/361c1d35da39/pod-newsletter-sign-up
2024-03-041h 35Speaking Our Minds100: Building a Secure Sense of SelfIn our celebratory episode 100, join Brittney for a solo chat all about building a secure sense of self as we shift to the topic of relationships this month. Including:Being differentiated- having a healthy relationship with others while maintaining a sense of selfDeveloping self-trust and the messages we received against themBecoming your own safe placeWhat self-acceptance does and doesn’t meanand more!Subscribe to the Speaking Our Minds Newsletter to get updates on the latest episodes, upcoming topics, and insider inspo!: https://mailchi.mp/361c1d35da39/pod-newsletter-sign-upConnect with us on...
2024-02-0540 minSpeaking Our Minds099: Q&A Episode | Practicing Radical Acceptance, Mental Health & Justice Work, Dealing with Religious Trauma and more…In this week's Q&A episode, we’re answering your question all about:Practicing radical acceptance and how that looks on the daily How to reconnect with yourself when you’ve spent most of your life avoiding and pushing away feelingsCompassion fatigue and tips to focus and act when the world feels heavyWhy it's important to have an intentional time of singleness and how to end a relationship wellHow to manage religious trauma responses easing back into Christian fellowshipQ&A Time stamps:[2:22] Radical acceptance and how that looks on the daily
2024-01-291h 40Speaking Our Minds098: The Power of Slowing Down in a Culture of Speed with Carl HonoreIn this week's episode, join us for a transformative conversation all about the power of slowing down in a fast-paced and productivity culture with our guest Carl Honore. Including:An introduction to the Slow movement and Slow philosophy for meaningful living.The historical build to a culture of speed to today.How not “slowing down” is affecting us as a society and our mental health.How living fast-forward leads to burnoutThe cult of youth.The pressure that society puts on us to have it all together by 30 and the effects that it has on our sense of self.The...
2024-01-2258 minSpeaking Our Minds095: Letting Go of People Pleasing in the New YearIn this week's episode, we're talking all about how to recognize and let go of people-pleasing in the new year! Including:Recognizing the signs of being a people pleaserThe accumulative impacts of people pleasing on our mind and bodyThe sociology of people pleasing and where it might be coming fromTips for letting go of people-pleasingThe difference between being mean and being assertiveand more!Subscribe to the Speaking Our Minds Newsletter to get updates on the latest episodes, upcoming topics, and insider inspo!: https://mailchi.mp/361c1d35da39/pod-newsletter-sign-upConnect with...
2024-01-011h 48
Speaking Our Minds089: Finding Peace & Freedom with Food and Your Body this Holiday SeasonWelcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode with Elise Museles, we're talking all about Unlocking the power of your food story, identifying and releasing disempowering limiting beliefs, and finding freedom in food and your body. Including:What is a food story?How to someone begin to identify your food story.Some examples of limiting beliefs we commonly have around food.How we can listen to our bodies and reconnect to our intuition in a fast-paced world.The effects of stress eating on our digestion and our gut health and how...
2023-11-2043 minSpeaking Our Minds088: Moving Through Grief & Loss during the Holidays with Brianna FattalWelcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode with Brianna Fattal, we're talking all about how grief and loss shape us as individuals, false ideas and expectations about the grieving process and how to keep the memory of our loved ones alive. Including:Some signs of grief and unresolved grief.Common misconceptions or myths about grief.How grief and loss is accumulative.What’s common to feel.What makes loss particularly difficult around the holidays.Some ways they can navigate the holidays and find a sense of calm and well-being.How fr...
2023-11-131h 28
Speaking Our Minds087: Seasons of Change: When Life Hasn’t Gone As PlannedWelcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode, we're talking all about navigating major transitions and the fear and grief that come with inevitable change, including big or unexpected changes in life that significantly impact our sense of self and overall mental health. Including:The mental blocks that keep us from moving forwardThe psychological fallacy of controlStrategies for our mindset around changeSome practical tips to get you through that tough seasonAnd encouragement from our real-life experiences in these very distressing and sometimes devastating chapters of life.Subscribe...
2023-11-061h 35Speaking Our Minds086: Polarization, Echo Chambers, and the Chasms that Divide Us with Kevin WillsonWelcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode, we're talking all about polarization, echo chambers, and how to practically bridge the chasms that divide us, so we can live in community, even amongst our differences. And we're conversating with our friend Kevin Wilson about:What is an “echo chamber”?The intertwining of identity and politics that lead to strong polarization.Some practical solutions to bridging divisive wounds within ourselves and within society.What can the way of chai can teach us about community, relationships, and healing deep societal wounds.
2023-10-301h 00
Speaking Our Minds085: Unpacking Cancel Culture & the Nuance of Being Human with Michael NelderWelcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode, we're talking all about Unpacking Cancel Culture with our friend Michael Nelder, including:What is cancel culture and how has it come to rise in our society today- especially with the role of social media?The nuance of cancel culture - including the pros and cons.Some key distinctions that differentiate between cancel culture and genuine activism, accountability, or advocacy for social change.Recent examples of cancel culture in the world and in the church.The importance of storytelling and practical ways we c...
2023-10-231h 15
Speaking Our Minds084: Approaching Conflict in a Polarized Culture with Ashley AbercrombieWelcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode, we're talking all about Healthy Ways to Approach Conflict in a Polarized Culture with our friend Ashley Abercrombie, including:Are you conflict-avoidant or conflict-confronting?The role of shame, fear, and belonging in sticking to our tribes (us vs. them) that blinds us to othersUnity vs conformity among groupsEngaging in the intersections of faith and culture without using tactics of fear and controlThe importance of individuation- it's okay to be/think differently and hold your own values and convictions while integrating with others.Practical t...
2023-10-1658 min
Speaking Our Minds083: Does Being “Culture-Blind” Actually Hurt or Help Us?Welcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney Moses and Ranela Kaligithi!In this episode, we're talking all about being culturally competent humans. As we continue on the topic of how to be better humans in a polarized culture, part of un-polarizing things is seeing the fullness of other humans and ourselves, including all of the facets that make up who we are and thus shape the way we see the world which is gonna vary from person to person because of our different cultural upbringings. Cultural IntersectionalityHow ethnocentrism can lead to a s...
2023-10-091h 20
Speaking Our Minds082: The Psychology of Biases that Blind Us From Seeing OthersWelcome to the NEW season of the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with our new co-host Ranela Kaligithi!This episode is all about the psychology of biases- why they’re important, examples of common biases we fall into and how they effect us in real life and in the world at large. We're talking all about:Biases as mental shortcuts that help us make quick sense of the world. They serve us in the way that they quickly simplify information processing but they can also leave blindspots. How biases create walls of separation, “us vs. them” mentaliti...
2023-10-021h 20
Speaking Our Minds081: A Clinical Understanding of Schizophrenia Signs, Symptoms and Treatment with Dr. David PuderDr. Puder went to U.C. Berkeley and majored in Molecular and Cellular Biology while competing on the Cal Rowing Team. After, he went to Loma Linda School of Medicine and subsequently spent a year doing internal medicine, then completed his psychiatry residency at Loma Linda. He joined the faculty of Loma Linda, where he is the medical director of a partial program and intensive outpatient program called “MEND” which supports patients and their families in maintaining or regaining emotional health and balance during the process of a significant medical illness or treatment. Dr. Puder is married with two childr...
2023-03-2735 min
Speaking Our Minds080: Understanding OCD, Treatment & the Role of Faith with Justin HughesJustin K. Hughes, MA, LPC, owner of Dallas Counseling, PLLC, is a clinician and writer, passionate about helping those impacted by OCD. He serves on the IOCDF's OCD & Faith Task Force and is the Dallas Ambassador for OCD Texas. Working with a diversity of clients, he also is dual-trained in psychology and theology, regularly helping anyone to understand the interaction between faith and OCD, most commonly Christians. Check out www.justinkhughes.com to stay in the loop and get free guides/handouts!This podcast episode is brought to you by UHSM Health Share, a unique healthcare...
2023-03-201h 26
Speaking Our Minds079: Understanding Bipolar Disorder from a Faith-based Perspective with Katie DaleKatie Dale is no stranger to the storms of Serious Mental Illness. With personal lived experience and professional clinical background, she shares her insights to enlighten others on how to cope with and thrive despite a mental health condition. She is an author of a memoir of her psych episodes, artist, and advocate serving various mental health nonprofits.This podcast episode is brought to you by UHSM Health Share, a unique healthcare membership on a mission to create holistic wellness for the mind, body & spirit. Inquire about membership options at www.uhsm.comOnl...
2023-03-1339 min
Speaking Our Minds078: How to Support a Family Member Impacted by Mental Illness with Maree DeeMaree Dee is a Writer | Speaker | Mental Health Advocate | Ministry Leader—passionate about encouraging and equipping others to embrace life in the midst of the unexpected. Maree is the Founder of Embracing the Unexpected, Embracing Faith & Mental Illness and Co-founder, leader, and speaker at Circles of Hope, a mental health ministry where she strives to educate, support, and teach life-changing skills in a faith-based environment. She is a devoted and experienced advocate for families living with mental health challenges. Maree knows firsthand the pain of watching family members struggle with mental illness and understand the helpless feelings which can leave...
2023-03-0640 min
Speaking Our Minds077: How to Start Caring for Your Hormonal Health with Isabel GarzaIsabel Garza is a Registered Dietitian and Women's Health Specialist. She helps women with hormone imbalances to stop fighting food and start nourishing their bodies with confidence and clarity. Through a customized approach that focuses on the root cause of their symptoms, Isabel helps women eliminate cravings, regulate their periods, and feel their best without sacrificing their mental and emotional well-being. Isabel is passionate about empowering women to reclaim trust in themselves so that they can truly step into becoming the expert of their own bodies.This podcast episode is brought to you by UHSM Health...
2023-02-2039 minSpeaking Our Minds076: Using Mindfulness to Manage Everyday Stress with Regina Chow TrammelRegina Chow Trammel, Ph.D., LCSW, is a Professor in the Master of Social Work program at Azusa Pacific University. She has spent more than a decade in private practice and has years of experience in psychiatric and medical social work settings. She is an avid mindfulness practitioner, has academic research publications on Christian mindfulness, a popular TEDx talk on mindfulness, and co-wrote, A Counselor's Guide to Christian Mindfulness: Engaging the Mind, Body, and Soul in Biblical Practices and Therapies with Zondervan/Harper Collins Christian.This podcast episode is brought to you by UHSM Health Share...
2023-02-0648 minSpeaking Our Minds075: Letting Go of Perfectionism to Step Out in Imperfect Courage with Jessica HoneggerJessica Honegger is the founder and co-CEO of Noonday Collection, author of Imperfect Courage, host of the podcast Going Scared, and mom to three littles. She's passionate about encouraging others to leave comfort, go scared, and step into a life of impact. Noonday Collection is a “not-just-for-profit” business that designs and sells an inspired collection of jewelry and accessories made by Artisans around the world to create dignified jobs for vulnerable communities. Noonday Collection develops Artisan businesses through fair trade, empowering them to grow sustainably and connecting them to a growing market for their goods.This podc...
2023-01-2340 minSpeaking Our Minds074: Attached to God: How Attachment Styles Affect our FaithIn this episode with Krispin Mayfield, we talk about:What the theory of attachment isThe 3 attachment styles of spiritualityHow our attachment style to God affects our mental health How our attachment style affects our relationships with others in the faithHow to move toward a secure attachment style with GodKrispin Mayfield LPC, has a background in full-time ministry and is now in private practice as a licensed professional counselor in Oregon, where he and his wife, D. L., live with their two children. Trained in attachment-based emotionally focused therapy, Krispin has served for over t...
2022-11-281h 04Speaking Our Minds073: How To Build a Care Team To Support Your Church & Community with Laura HoweIn this episode with Laura Howe, we talk about:What is a care teamCompassion fatiguePractical steps to building a sustainable care ministryThe 3 types of caregivers on a care team?Being a supporter versus a saviorWhat a healthy system of support in the church community can ultimately look likeWith over 15 years of experience as a registered social worker focused on mental health and addictions, Laura combines her skills with a passion for equipping and strengthening church and mission leaders. Her online learning and in-person presentations create conversations that lead to hope, strength, and resilience in...
2022-11-1442 minSpeaking Our Minds072: The Fawn Trauma Response Explained: Breaking Free From Chronic People Pleasing with Kobe CampbellIn this episode with Kobe Campbell, we talk about:What is the fawn trauma response?When chronic childhood trauma leads to shrinking & people pleasing in the future The harm of overcommitting & over-sacrificing out of fear of unacceptance Fear versus freedom-based faith How certain faith language can enable the fawn responseHow to begin recovering from the fawn response to show up as your true self Kobe Campbell is an award-winning licensed trauma therapist, Christian counselor, writer media expert, and speaker. She helps people find the truest versions of themselves under the pain that they’ve endure...
2022-10-3154 minSpeaking Our Minds071: Creating Healthy Lifestyle Habits, Productivity Hacks & Making Your Everyday Magic with Mattie JamesIn this episode with Mattie James, we talk about: Creating a morning routine to start your day with clarityBuilding an intentional life to reduce overwhelmOvercoming perfectionism to show up in authentic confidenceMicro productivity hacks to get things done & increase efficiencyThe power of writing your own manifesto Mattie James, the in-demand influencer and entrepreneur behind The Mattie James Company and BOSSFLUENCE, creating online content for her website, MattieJames.com, and across social media. She teaches influencers how to pitch brands and create content at a full-time level; For the last seven years, she’s worked for he...
2022-10-1747 minSpeaking Our Minds070: Overcoming Insecurity and Standing in Confidence with Amanda PittmanIn this episode with Amanda Pittman we talk about:How to heal the false beliefs that fuel insecurityThe 4 components of confidenceShowing up when you feel paralyzed by doubtHow connection fuels confidenceand the importance of who you surround yourself withAmanda Pittman is a wife and mother, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Confident Woman Co., a ministry that equips women to stand confidently upon the finished work of Jesus. Through Confident Woman Co., Amanda hosts retreats, conferences, online events, podcasts, videos and more. She is the author of four books including...
2022-10-0340 minSpeaking Our Minds069: When Faith Hurts: The Spiritual Impact of Trauma with Victor ViethIn this episode with Victor Vieth we talk about:Identifying spiritual injuriesThe impact of abuse on spiritualitySigns and examples of spiritual blocks in our livesThe role of faith in coping and healing from abuseWhat healthy spiritual care look like and how we can deal with spiritual injuries better in the church todayVictor Vieth has trained thousands of child-protection professionals from all 50 states, two U.S. Territories, and 17 countries on numerous topics pertaining to child abuse investigations, prosecutions and prevention. Victor Vieth, a GRACE, Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment, board member, m...
2022-09-1940 minSpeaking Our Minds068: Suicide Prevention & Support For Loved Ones and in the Church with Robert Vore and Jonathan SingerIn this episode with Robert and Jonathan we discuss:Some factors (and warning signs) that lead to a higher risk of suicideHow to assess that someone may be suicidalHow to respond to someone who expresses thoughts of suicideWhat not to say to someone who has expressed thoughts of suicideWhat types of resources the church should have on hand for severe mental crisesThis podcast episode is brought to you by UHSM Health Share, a unique health care membership on a mission to create holistic wellness for the mind, body and spirit. If you or som...
2022-09-0545 minSpeaking Our Minds067: Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy with Russell JonesRussell Siler Jones writes and teaches about psychotherapy and spirituality. He’s director of the Residency in Psychotherapy and Spirituality at CareNet/Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and a psychotherapist in private practice in Asheville, North Carolina. He and his wife, Jeanine, live in Asheville and are parents of two adult children.This podcast episode is brought to you by UHSM Health Share, a unique health care membership on a mission to create holistic wellness for the mind, body and spirit. If you or someone you know is frustrated with their current health...
2022-05-0250 minSpeaking Our Minds066: How We Walk Through Shifts in our Faith Perspectives with Shauna NiequistShauna Niequist is the New York Times bestselling author of Cold Tangerines, Bittersweet, Bread & Wine, Savor, and Present Over Perfect. She is married to Aaron, and they live in New York City with their sons, Henry and Mac.This podcast episode is brought to you by UHSM Health Share, a unique health care membership on a mission to create holistic wellness for the mind, body and spirit. If you or someone you know is frustrated with their current health care, I encourage you to inquire about membership options at www.uhsm.comGet star...
2022-04-1143 minSpeaking Our Minds065: Finding Soul Care for Fellow Helpers & Caregivers with Dr. Holly Oxhandler In this episode, Holly Oxhandler shows caregivers and fellow helpers a more self-compassionate way to cope with their overwhelming responsibilities and to attend to their own needs, particularly when it comes to their mental health and spiritual journey.We talk about:⁃The difference between self-care & selfishness⁃Allowing ourselves to be seen and supported⁃The 7 stages of seeking the sacred in yourself and others⁃ And more!Dr. Holly Oxhandler is the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development and an Associate Professor at Baylor University’s Diana R. Gar...
2022-03-0750 minSpeaking Our Minds064: Hope & Healing for Addressing Spiritual Abuse and Religious Trauma with Dr. Justin HolcombJustin is an award-winning author, professor, and priest. He has written or edited twenty books on abuse, theology, and biblical studies.Justin teaches theology and apologetics at Reformed Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He previously taught at the University of Virginia, Emory University, Agnes Scott College, and Westminster Seminary.Justin is an Episcopal priest and serves as the Canon for Vocations in the Diocese of Central Florida. He serves on the boards of GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in Christian Environments), HeartSupport, and Leaders Collective. Justin and Lindsey helped co-found REST in 2009. He...
2022-02-211h 03Speaking Our Minds063: The Power of Walking in the Truth of Your Story with Karrie GarciaAs a pastor, life coach, author and CEO, Karrie Garcia inspires change in others by boldly sharing her journey to freedom. Karrie has navigated dark places—including drug addiction, the suicide of her mother, and the breakdown of her first marriage—and emerged victorious through the freedom she found in the grace, mercy, and healing that can only come from Jesus Christ. At the point Karrie felt most disqualified from ministry and life itself, Scripture finally came alive for her to reveal God’s purpose and plan. This is the truth that continues to transform her life, and now Karrie...
2022-02-0752 minSpeaking Our Minds062: Overcoming the Limiting Beliefs Holding You Back This Year with Scott Erickson[10:00] Scott’s initial career and his transition to his calling[26:32] What is a calling and how to get in touch with yours[32:39] Paying attention to the things that make you come alive[35:59] Becoming a master of the things you love to make your unique contribution[48:13] Death practice and how you can benefit from the practiceScott Erickson is an artist, author, performance speaker, and creative curate who mixes autobiography and aesthetics to create art and moments that speak to our deepest experiences. Using his passion and commitment to cr...
2022-01-1755 minSpeaking Our Minds061: How to Get in the Habit of Mental Fitness with Dr. Shawn TalbottJoin the conversation with Dr. Shawn Talbott, a Psycho-nutritionist who studies the mood between food and mood. His research has been focused on the link between nutrition, biochemistry, and psychology for nearly two decades. Dr. is the author of fourteen books, including two textbooks. His work in mental fitness has to be future at the Olympic training centers, the white house, and the TEDs stage. During this episode, you will learn about;[00:01] Introduction to the show[02:39] Dr. Shawn Talbott career backstory[07:10] What is mental fitness, Dr. Shawn definition from t...
2022-01-1135 minSpeaking Our Minds060: Processing Emotions Through a Practical & Biblical Lens with Jessica HottleJessica Hottle is a faith-based fitness coach, podcast host, best-selling author, and speaker with a heart for teaching women how to dismantle the lies that keep them from healing and wholeness. She is the author of "Own Your Worth," "A Worthy Wife," and "Know Your Worth," and the host of What's The Truth, a show she challenges the way her listeners think so they can change the way they live. Her writing has been featured by She Works His Way, Cross Training Couture, and Revelation Wellness. When she isn't writing, speaking, or coaching, you can find her enjoying time...
2021-11-2936 minSpeaking Our Minds059: The Basics of Wholesome Nutrition for Your Mind & Body with Alex Labson Alex Labson has her master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and is the creator of @AlmondMilkisNuts on Instagram. She is dedicated to helping people ditch diet culture and find food freedom. Alex offers virtual one-on-one nutrition counseling and her goal is to empower people to find their balance while not cutting out their favorite foods.Resources:SNAP/Calfresh (EBT)WICAfterschool meal programFood pantriesCongregate meal sites (for older adults)Home delivered meals (meals on wheels)Medically tailored mealSoup kitchens/free dining rooms211 service, to navigate food resources quicklyThis podcast episode is...
2021-11-2242 minSpeaking Our Minds058: Attachment Styles Explained with Dr. Christie KederianDr. Christie Kederian is a nationally-renowned psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in the psychology of relationships. With an extensive career as a professional matchmaker and relationship expert for eHarmony and Match.com, Christie has helped hundreds of people find love and improve their relationships. She is a "Triple Trojan" receiving her Bachelor's, Master's & doctoral degree at the University of Southern California in Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy. She is also a radio host, of The Lyrical Therapy Hour at KXSC and has been a featured expert in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Cosmopolitan...
2021-10-1144 min
Speaking Our Minds057: How to be a Safe & Resourceful Space for Mental Health in the Church with Dr. Matthew StanfordBio: Matthew S. Stanford, PhD is CEO of the Hope and Healing Center & Institute (HHCI) in Houston, TX and adjunct professor of psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine and Houston Methodist Hospital Institute for Academic Medicine. Dr. Stanford’s research on the interplay between psychology and issues of faith has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, Christianity Today, and U.S. News & World Report.Madness and Grace: A Practical Guide for Pastoral Care and Serious Mental Illness: https://templetonpress.org/books/madness-and-grace/This podcast episode is br...
2021-10-0547 min
Speaking Our Minds056: Holding on When You Want to Let Go with Sheila WalshSheila Walsh grew up in Scotland and has spoken to over six million women around the world. Her passion is being a Bible teacher, making God’s Word practical, and sharing her own story of how God met her when she was at her lowest point and lifted her up again. Sheila loves writing, has sold almost six million books and is a national bestselling author. She is also the cohost of the television program Life Today, airing in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia, with almost one billion potential viewers daily. Calling Texas home, Sheila lives in Da...
2021-09-2734 minSpeaking Our Minds055: Mental Health Basics: The Benefits of Faith-based Meditation & Mindfulness with Neil AhlstenMeditation and mindfulness have been shown to have so many evidence-based benefits for the mind, body and soul that I was excited to dive deeper into this topic on the podcast this week.In this weeks episode of our “Mental Health Basics Series” we're talking all about The benefits of Faith, Meditation & Mindfulness with special guest Neil Ahlsten, the CEO & co-founder of The Abide App.While I understand that there can be a diversity of views around the idea of meditation, I believe there is a clear case for the benefits and necessity of m...
2021-05-1740 minSpeaking Our Minds054: Mental Health Basics: Signs of Anxiety & Panic Attacks with Dr. Ali MattuIn this week's episode of our “Mental Health Basics Series” we’re talking all about the signs of severe anxiety and what helps with special guest Ali Mattu!This episode lays out:- The common symptoms of anxiety and when anxiety becomes so severe that it may be considered diagnosable- The different types of anxiety diagnoses that exist and some of their defining factors- Factors that might make someone more at risk of developing severe anxiety- What a panic attack is and some practical tips for wh...
2021-05-1045 minSpeaking Our Minds053: Mental Health Basics: The Signs & Treatments for Depression with Dr. Diana SamuelIn this week's episode, we’re talking about Depression with my dear friend and Columbia psychiatrist Dr. Diana Samuel.In this episode we expound on:- How to identify the signs & symptoms of depression- The clinical & therapeutic treatments that are used for depression- When and why medication might be necessary- How to support someone with severe depressionand so much more that you don’t want to miss.Dr. Samuel is an adult psychiatrist who completed her residency at Mount Sinai Hosp...
2021-05-0334 min
Speaking Our Minds051: Addressing Domestic Abuse, the Role of Faith and Steps to Recovery with Dr. Shanita BrownDr. Shanita Brown is a board certified licensed professional counselor, speaker, adjunct professor and trainer that fosters transformative and empowering dialogue about various forms of intimate partner violence, specifically the domestic violence experience of Black women. With over 15 years of experience in the clinical mental health field, she is a servant leader dedicated to break the silence and empower change, particularly within faith communities.Dr. Brown's extensive work in intimate partner violence includes service with the NC Domestic Violence Taskforce and Board of Directors for the NC Coalition Against Sexual Assault. She has traveled throughout the c...
2021-03-2950 min
Speaking Our Minds050: Identifying the Subtle Fears that Hold Us Back with Kat HarrisKat Harris is the host of The Refined Collective Podcast, and Co-Founder of the online publication The Refined Woman. Her first book Sexless in the City will hit bookstores April 2021. She has also been a full-time photographer for the last decade with her work featured in: Vanity Fair, GQ, Forbes, People, Who What Wear, US Weekly, Glamour UK, and more.She coaches and equips women all over the world in dating, relationships, singleness, sexuality, faith and how to build a renewed and healthy biblical sexual ethic rooted in freedom, truth and grace as opposed to the...
2021-03-1552 min
Speaking Our MindsBONUS: An Honest Conversation on Public Scandal & Abuse in the Church and Healing Forward with Kristina DTR & Anthony PierriToday I invited my friends Kristina and Anthony for an honest conversation on how we're processing and healing forward through news of church scandal and abuse in the church, particularly in the past year. Including recent news of Ravi Zacharias, how abusive and narcissistic personalities are given position, how this is being perpetuated, and what needs to change. We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!WATCH the Video Conversation on Youtube: https://youtu.be/TC1L9Zfl1poThe Story on Ravi Zacharias (*sexual abuse trigger warning*): https://www.christianitytoday...
2021-03-051h 24
Speaking Our Minds048: Simple, Scientifically Proven Ways to Renew Negative Thought Habits with Dr. Caroline LeafDr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics from the University of Cape Town and the University of Pretoria in South Africa, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s, she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input. Dr. Leaf’s YouTube videos, podcasts, and TV episodes have reached millions globally. She has...
2021-03-011h 07
Speaking Our Minds047: How to Handle & Heal From Rejection with Kait WarmanKait Warman is an author, speaker, popular relationship coach, and the founder of Heart of Dating. She helps thousands of men and women on their journeys through the conversations on the Heart of Dating Podcast, which launched in 2018. Through her ministry, Kait’s mission is to empower both men and women to have the courage to own their story, walk in victory, thrive with purpose, and discover clarity and vision in their life and relationships. In her new book, Thank You for Rejecting Me: Transform Pain into Purpose and Learn to Fight for Yourself, Warman vulnerably shares how she gr...
2021-02-2254 min
Speaking Our Minds046: Understanding Spiritual Bypassing & Words that Help Healing with Dr. Alison CookAlison Cook, MA, PhD is a psychologist, speaker, and the co-author of Boundaries for Your Soul: How to Turn Your Overwhelming Thoughts and Feelings into Your Greatest Allies. For 20 years, Alison has helped women, ministry leaders, couples, and families learn how to heal painful emotions, develop confidence from the inside out, forge healthy relationships, and fully live out their God-given potential.Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/mosesFaithful (Christian) Counseling (10% off your first month): https://faithfulcounseling.com/brittneyFor a li...
2021-02-1527 min
Speaking Our Minds045: How Faith & Therapy Integrate In Mental Health Treatments with Dr. Holly OxhandlerShould Christians only see a Christian therapist?How can faith and therapy integrate into mental health treatments?And what does the data show about the benefits of including ones faith in therapy?We're diving into all these things and more with my friend Dr. Holly Oxhandler. Trust me, you don’t want to miss it!Dr. Holly Oxhandler is the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development and an Associate Professor at Baylor University’s Diana R. Garland School of Social Work. Holly studies religion/spirituality, health and mental health, an...
2021-02-081h 02
Speaking Our Minds044: Single Motherhood, Divorce, & Holding onto Faith When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned with Toni CollierOn today's episode, I’m so excited to share this honest conversation that I had with my good good friend Toni Collier on “When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned”. As women who have both walked through young single motherhood, divorce in the church, going back to school while working etc, we totally get what it feels like if you’ve had a “non-traditional” or non-linear path in life. And we wanted to take the time to dismantle any feelings of shame or failure that have tried to take hold of your story.Because sometimes it’s the detours and...
2021-02-011h 00
Speaking Our Minds043: Addressing Common Stigmas About Faith & Mental Health with Hannah BrencherIn this episode, we’re addressing common stigmas about faith & mental health with my friend Hannah Brencher who shares gems of encouraging wisdom from lived experience. We’re peeling back the layers on mental health stigma in the church, medication stigma, and how to show up for your life in the small steps when mental health conditions may make it feel impossible sometimes. You don’t want to miss it!Hannah Brencher is an author, blogger, TED speaker, and entrepreneur. She founded The World Needs More Love Letters, a global community dedicated to sending letter bundles to thos...
2021-01-1844 min
Speaking Our Minds042: Signs of Spiritual Abuse & Beginning Recovery with Dr. Diane LangbergThis week we’re discussing the dynamics of spiritual abuse,how to notice the signs of when it’s happening,how spiritual abuse can be subtle and confusing in the moment,and why it’s vital that we can’t let these destructive characteristics slip under the rug no matter how much status or charisma a person may have because victims matter too.Healthy communities are ruled by faith and support with allowance for autonomy versus fear, control and forms of gaslighting.And we’re clarifying all of this to...
2021-01-1145 min
Speaking Our Minds041: Dating with a Diagnosis with Christian WilsonToday we’re talking about dating with a diagnosis with Christian Wilson. Christian is a speaker and writer who is co-founder of @anthemofhope. Anthem of Hope is a faith-centered organization dedicated to amplifying hope for those battling brokenness, depression, anxiety, self-harm, addiction and suicide.In this episode, Christian openly shares his struggle with depression and anxiety for most of his life, which fuels his passion for ending the stigma surrounding mental illness.Christian is a speaker and writer who is co-founder of Anthem of Hope. Anthem of Hope is a faith-centered organization dedicated to...
2020-12-0757 min
Speaking Our Minds040: How to Have an Emotionally and Spiritually Healthy Community with Michel HendricksToday we’re talking about what it looks like to have a spiritually and emotionally health community with our guest Michel Hendricks. We got to dive into both the brain science and the practical side of what it looks like to foster a community that is emotionally in-tune, spiritually healthy and that is thriving and growing, so that we are creating safe environments that people can come to from wherever they are and experience genuine and long-lasting growth. This applies to friendships, relationships, small group settings, ministries and organizations. Michel Hendricks (MDiv, Denver Semi...
2020-11-231h 01
Speaking Our Minds039: When to Walk Away: A Biblical Approach to Setting Boundaries with Toxic Relationships with Gary ThomasToday we’re talking about we’re talking about When to Walk Away with Gary Thomas and you don’t want to miss it. Sometimes the line between healthy boundaries, sacrificial love and what’s biblical can get blurred- especially if we fall into traps of the guilt and shame that comes with people-pleasing even when a relationship is harmful or damaging to us. Well in this episode we’re un-blurring those lines with biblical wisdom from our guest.Gary Thomas’ writing and speaking focuses on bringing people closer to Christ and closer to others. He is the author...
2020-10-1957 min
Speaking Our Minds038: Navigating Mental Health in the Spotlight with Jamie GraceFor this weeks episode we got to chat with the amazing Jamie Grace about what’s it’s like navigating faith and mental health while in the spotlight and her latest book Finding Quiet 🙌🏽Jamie Grace is a two-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and actress. Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, OCD, ADHD, and anxiety at a young age, Jamie actively advocates for joy, wellness, and mental health through the lens of music, film, and faith. An entertainer at heart, she regularly creates fresh content, including new music and weekly videos and episodes of The Jamie Grace Podcast. When she isn't tou...
2020-10-1040 min
Speaking Our Minds037: How to Heal & Optimize Your Brain Health with Dr. Titus ChiuToday we’re talking all about brain health and the physical connection between our brain it’s affect on our mood and mental health.In this episode, my guest Dr. Titus Chiu gives us an educational and applicable background on:- Practical ways to improve your mental health by taking care of your brain- The 3 pillars of foundational brain health- How to prevent brain fatigue- Knowing the physical signs of brain issues- What to eat for your brain healthDr...
2020-10-0552 min
Speaking Our Minds036: This is Your Brain on Food with Dr. Uma NaidooOn this weeks episode Dr. Uma Naidoo and I had a conversation on the podcast about the relationship between food and mental health- including some very practical tips for what to grab on your next grocery shopping trip to boost your mood and brain health.In her role as a Clinical Scientist, Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based clinical service in Nutritional Psychiatry in the USA. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital Academy while serving on the f...
2020-09-0753 min
Speaking Our Minds035: When Your Spouse is Struggling with Addiction: An Honest Conversation with Leah GreyThis week I had an honest conversation with my friend Leah Grey about practical ways to cope and seek help when your loved one is struggling with an addiction.I deeply appreciated her candor and vulnerability in sharing her own story that I think will resonate with those who have been in similar shoes or are simply wanting to better understand and grow in compassionate support of those around them who may be going through the same thing.Leah Grey is a candid, faith-based writer who helps wives of addicts to set boundaries...
2020-08-171h 05
Speaking Our Minds034: Where Faith Meets Suffering & Unexpected Loss with Jennie LuskoToday we’re talking about where faith meets suffering and unexpected loss with Jennie Lusko. Something that often seems juxtaposed to one another, but is right where God want to meet us even when we can’t see the other side.We often think that if we have faith and do all the right things then bad things shouldn’t happen to us, but that’s not the reality of our human experience and we understand that no one is immune from the deepest of trials.Jennie shares more on this and her story he...
2020-07-2057 min
Speaking Our Minds033: Imposter Syndrome & Stepping Out in Faith When Life Plans Change with Paula FarisOn today’s episode, I had the pleasure of having a conversation with the wonderful @paulafaris. We’re talking about overcoming imposter syndrome, the leap of faith in changing directions for your life, and who we are outside of our career and accomplishments.Paula Faris is a senior national correspondent at ABC News and host of the popular podcast Journeys of Faith with Paula Faris, which gives an intimate look at how some of the world’s most influential people lean on faith and spirituality in the best and worst of times. An Emmy Award-winning journalist, Paula pre...
2020-07-1349 min
Speaking Our Minds032: The Theology of Racial Justice and Reconciliation in the Church with Dr. Derwin GreyDerwin L. Gray is the founding and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church (www.TransformationChurch.tc), a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community in Indian Land, South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Gray & his wife, Vicki, have been married since 1992 and have two adult children. In 2008, Gray graduated from Southern Evangelical Seminary magna cum laude, with a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Apologetics, where he was mentored by renowned theologian and philosopher Dr. Norman Geisler. In 2018, Gray received his Doctor of Ministry in the New Testament in Context at Northern Seminary under Dr. Scot McNight. In 2015, he was...
2020-06-2347 min
Speaking Our Minds031: Better Together: Being an Ally to Racial Justice in the Church & the World with Ashley Abercrombie On today’s show I’m so grateful for my dear friend @AshAbercrombie who joined me for a conversation about what it looks like to genuinely love your neighbor, value cultural diversity and stand together for justice from the heart of the gospel.Ashley Abercrombie is a writer and speaker, and author of Rise of the Truth Teller: Own Your Story, Tell it Like it is and Live with Holy Gumption. For more than 15 years, she has worked in non-profit spaces, leading faith-based initiatives, serving as a prison chaplain and pastor, speaking at conferences, churches, and events...
2020-06-161h 06
Speaking Our Minds030: A Conversation on Race, Justice & the Church with Jemar TisbyJemar Tisby is the president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective and co-host of the Pass The Mic podcast. He is a Ph.D. candidate in history at the University of Mississippi, and the author of The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism. Follow him on Twitter: @JemarTisby.Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/mosesFaithful (Christian) Counseling (10% off your first month): https://faithfulcounseling.com/brittneyFor a list of specific mental help & crises resources: https://brittneyamoses.com/mental-help-resources/
2020-06-061h 05
Speaking Our Minds029: How Faith & Spiritual Formation Are Shaped in the Brain with Dr. Jim WilderI got to sit down and chat with neurotheologian (super cool, right?) Dr. Jim Wilder about how our character and spiritual formation are shaped by the type of attachment we have to God and what that looks like in our brains.Dr. Jim Wilder is a neurotheologian who has trained leaders and counselors for nearly 30 years on five continents. The founder of Life Model Works, he is an expert on the intersection of theology and brain science. He is the author of Renovated: God, Dallas Willard, and the Church That Transforms and coauthor of Rare Leadership and L...
2020-06-0151 min
Speaking Our Minds028: Shame vs Grace Based Faith with Dr. Shawn HornDr. Shawn Horn is a licensed psychologist, author and inspirational speaker. In addition to her private practice in Spokane WA, she serves as faculty at the University of Washington’s Medical School (Spokane’s Psychiatric Residency Program), provides clinical supervision and mentoring to medical providers, is Columnist for TOI magazine, hosts Inspired Living Podcast, is a media consultant, founder of Instagram's The Psychology Directory, host of YouTube’s Digital Practice and author of Shame-Buster! With over 27 years’ experience in the mental health field she is now bringing the wisdom of the therapy room to larger audiences. Her mission is to bust...
2020-05-141h 19
Speaking Our Minds027: How to Manage Anxiety & OCD During Covid19 with Dr. Vania ManipodToday I’m grateful to have my friend Dr. Vania Manipod on the Faith and Mental Wellness Podcast sharing about managing anxiety and OCD during COVID-19. As we are still navigating the road ahead through uncertainty, we wanted to discuss how today’s conditions may uniquely affect living with anxiety and OCD, particularly when it comes to obsessions & compulsions around contamination.Dr. Vania Manipod, D.O., is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. She believes in a holistic and integrative approach to psychiatry that incorporates psychotherapeutic techniques, diet, and lifestyle, in addition to m...
2020-05-0443 min
Speaking Our Minds026: Staying Mentally Grounded & Refreshed During Covid19Lately I’ve been taking some steps back, reorienting myself to adjust to new changes, finding solitude and grounding within my own internal life, putting necessary online boundaries in place, looking at credible research and thinking critically about how to approach the many conversations taking place right now.It’s overwhelming. There’s both a health crisis and a mental health crisis taking place. The anxiety of an unknown future rises. It holds hands with the depression of isolation. Our survival instincts have been heightened and we’re grieving a lost sense of normalcy.It’s r...
2020-04-0615 min
Speaking Our Minds025: Navigating Faith, Mental Health, & Infertility with Alexandra ThompsonToday on the podcast we’re having a real conversation about the journey of faith, mental health and infertility with my friend and therapist Alex Thompson, who was so gracious about sharing her lived experience. I appreciate that this episode is filled with both honesty and practical nuggets of healing wisdom. Please feel free to share with anyone who may benefit from this conversation.Alexandra Thompson, LCSW is the Counseling Director of Cumberland Counseling Services, a counseling practice inside of Cumberland Community Church just outside of Atlanta, GA. She is in the beginning stages of trying to...
2020-03-021h 26
Speaking Our Minds024: Finding Healing & Growth Through the Art of Storytelling with Morgan Harper NicholsPopular Instagram poet and artist Morgan Harper Nichols has created her life’s work around the stories of others. Morgan’s popular Instagram feed (@morganharpernichols) has garnered a loyal online following, and each poem she shares is created in response to the personal stories submitted by her friends and followers. Known for its lyrical tone and vibrant imagery, Morgan’s work is an organic expression of the grace and hope we’ve been given in this world. Morgan currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, Patrick Kekoa.Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better...
2020-02-241h 10
Speaking Our Minds023: Therapy 101: How to Start, What to Expect, Where to Look with Dr. David SusmanDavid Susman, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and an Assistant Professor in Psychology at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. He has been active in mental health advocacy initiatives at the state and Federal levels as well as on social media. He authors a popular mental health blog at davidsusman.com, which features effective mental health and advocacy resources and inspiring true “Stories of Hope” from people who share their mental health challenges and successes. Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/mosesFai...
2020-02-1949 min
Speaking Our Minds022: The Messages Our Bodies Send Us: A Holistic Perspective on Faith, Embodiment & Mental Health with Brooke BoonBrooke Boon is the Founder and CEO of Holy Yoga®️ Global, which has trained 5,000+ yoga instructors spanning over 104 countries as well as the Founder and Director of the Holy Yoga®️Foundation, which serves those instructors on an ongoing basis. Thanks to her diverse and colorful professional portfolio, Brooke understands the importance of brand strategy and has extensive insight on building revenue for a variety of businesses. The author of two successful books, Brooke's heart is to create and develop synergies within dynamic teams to better serve communities worldwide.Get started with online therapy & counsel...
2020-02-101h 02
Speaking Our Minds021: How to Develop a More Grounded, Emotionally Healthy Life with Dr. Alison CookAlison Cook, MA, PhD is a psychologist, speaker, and the co-author of Boundaries for Your Soul: How to Turn Your Overwhelming Thoughts and Feelings into Your Greatest Allies. For 20 years, Alison has helped women, ministry leaders, couples, and families learn how to heal painful emotions, develop confidence from the inside out, forge healthy relationships, and fully live out their God-given potential.Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/mosesFaithful (Christian) Counseling (10% off your first month): https://faithfulcounseling.com/brittneyFor a li...
2020-02-0359 min
Speaking Our Minds020: Overcoming Parental Anxiety and Mom Guilt with Dr. Ann-Louise LockhartDr. Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP is the proud owner of A New Day Pediatric Psychology in San Antonio, Texas. Originally from St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Dr. Lockhart considers herself a "dual-citizen" of Texas and the Caribbean. She loves movies, fashion, and food. In her words: "I am passionate about what I do. I care about people and want the best for them in their lives.Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/mosesFaithful (Christian) Counseling (10% off your firs...
2020-01-2759 min
Speaking Our Minds019: A Conversation on Identity & Black Male Mental Health with Rwenshaun MillerToday on the Faith & Mental Wellness Podcast I got to have a conversation with my friend @Rwenshaun Miller on the intersectionality of black male mental health.With a life and career dedicated to assisting others with mental health challenges, Rwenshaun Miller serves the community—and the world—as an award-winning Therapist, Author, and Social Entrepreneur. He uses his personal experience living with Bipolar and surviving multiple suicide attempts to educate others, break the stigma, and create change in the mental health field.Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off you...
2020-01-201h 05
Speaking Our Minds018: Addressing Unresolved Trauma and the Journey to Healing with Aundi KolberAundi Kolber is a Licensed Professional Counselor (MA LPC), writer, and speaker in Castle Rock, Colorado. She specializes in trauma- and body-centered therapies and is passionate about the integration of faith and psychology. She has written for Relevant, CT Women, and (in) courage. As a survivor of trauma, Aundi brings hard won knowledge around the work of change, the power of redemption, and the beauty of experiencing God with us in our pain.Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/mosesFaithful (Christian) Cou...
2020-01-1458 min
Speaking Our Minds017: Healing From Church Hurt & Recovering Your Faith with Mike FosterMike Foster is a best-selling author, speaker and helps people build strong lives and relationships. His work has been featured on Good Morning America, FOX News and the New York Times. He lives in San Diego with his wife and two children.Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/mosesFaithful (Christian) Counseling (10% off your first month): https://faithfulcounseling.com/brittneyFor a list of specific mental help & crises resources: https://brittneyamoses.com/mental-help-resources/If these episodes have bless...
2019-12-3041 min
Speaking Our Minds016: Staying True to Yourself & Guarding Your Mind in a Social Media World with Jordan Lee DooleyToday I got to have a thoughtful conversation on the nuances of social media, the pressures that can often come with it and how to maintain or mental, spiritual and emotional health while navigating our online space with Jordan Lee Dooley =)Jordan Lee Dooley is the author of the National Bestseller, Own Your Everyday, which was also named a "Best Book to Read to be a Better Person in 2019" by Inc Magazine. She has also been listed under Forbes, Hallmark, and Success Magazine's 30 Under 30 List. She hosts the Top Rated SHE Podcast, and her mission is to eq...
2019-12-2052 min
Speaking Our Minds015: Loss, Loneliness and Seasonal Depression During the Holidays with Dr. Christina IglesiaOn today's episode we explore the symptoms and solutions around moving through loss & grief, loneliness and seasonal depression (also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder) around the holiday season. This conversation brings some helpful insight if you're in this season of life currently, as well as for those who would like to learn more about the signs and how to support those around you during this time.Dr. Christina Iglesia, is a clinical psychologist who provides therapeutic services in the San Francisco Bay Area. The stigma that her patients bring into therapy has been an enduring theme...
2019-12-0849 min
Speaking Our Minds014: A Medical Understanding of Mental Health & Illness with Dr. David PuderToday's episode covers some of the basic yet complex dynamics of what makes up the various factors of mental health and the signs of a more severe mental condition. In this conversation with psychiatrist Dr. David Puder we dive into a medical perspective, touching on topics such as severe depression, bipolar, medication, the power of empathy when supporting mental health in the church. Big takeaway: No one is beyond help or recovery when willing to do the healing work!Dr. Puder went to U.C. Berkeley and majored in Molecular and Cellular Biology while competing on...
2019-11-011h 07
Speaking Our Minds013: From Pastor to Psych Ward: A Real Conversation on Mental Health at the Pulpit with Steve AustinSteve Austin has come to know God best as he's recovered from a suicide attempt. Healing from the worst day of his life caused Steve to wrestle through the pain of becoming more authentic. Steve is author of From Pastor to a Psych Ward, Self Care for the Wounded Soul, and Catching Your Breath. These days, Steve serves as a life coach and spiritual companion and he writes at catchingyourbreath.com.Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/mosesFaithful (Christian) Co...
2019-10-0859 min
Speaking Our Minds012: Understanding the Dynamics of Trauma & PTSD for Recovery and Healing with Dr. Thema Today I got to sit and have a discussion with my friend Dr. Thema about understanding the different factors of trauma & PTSD for recovery and healing. Many of us have experienced some level of a trauma that played a role in shaping our lives. And while we are not defined by these experiences, it's important to identify the effects it may have had on us biologically, psychologically and even spiritually so that we can move forward with healthier, purposed lives. Be sure to leave a review if today's show has impacted you in any way!Dr...
2019-09-2242 min
Speaking Our Minds011: How to Heal and Move Forward From a Devastating Break Up with Kait WarmanFor today’s episode I got to have a much needed conversation with my friend Kait Warman about how to heal and move forward from a devastating break up. We talk about what's common to feel after a break, what to avoid doing that may pro-long your healing after a break up and how to own your story and move forward from a stronger, healthier place.Kait Warman is a Los Angeles based lifestyle blogger, inspirational speaker, relationship coach, online educator and host of the Heart of Dating Podcast, a top 50 Christian rated Podcast. Her mission is...
2019-09-091h 07
Speaking Our Minds009: A Clinical & Biblical Perspective on Mental Health with Dr. Matthew StanfordOne of the many big questions I get in regards to mental health is, "How much of this is a spiritual issue and how much of it is physical or biological?" Well, today I'm excited to address some of these questions and more with my guest Dr. Matthew Stanford. We had an insightful discussion on a clinical and biblical approach to mental health.We got to expound on important and highly requested topics such as medication, dynamics of spiritual warfare, living with a diagnoses and how that all interplays with a biblical perspective.Dr. Stanford i...
2019-06-2848 min
Speaking Our Minds008: Coping with Grief and Loss with Dr. Therese MascardoLosing a loved one or being close to someone who has lost a loved one, is a devastating experience, to say the least. And yet, experiencing death is an inevitable encounter we all have either gone through or will go through at some point in this life- so it's important to build a mentally healthy culture around how we cope through such losses. On Today's episode, I got to sit and chat with my friend Dr. Therese about wrestling through the deeply complicated emotions of grief and loss, how to cope, how to begin moving forward and how to...
2019-05-071h 02
Speaking Our Minds006: Social Anxiety- When You're Obsessed with What People Think About YouWe're kicking off 2019 on the podcast with new guest conversations. Today, I invited two of my friends Kristina and Rachael to have an open discussion about the fears and pressures of social anxiety and how it can limit us not only in our calling but in everyday situations. We've all struggled with some level of anxiety when it comes to the vulnerability of showing up for our lives in some way. However for some it can be an incredibly disabling experience. If this resonates with everything you've been feeling, this episode is for you.
2019-01-311h 16
Speaking Our Minds005: The Struggles of Loneliness and Building Real RelationshipsOn today's podcast, we're talking about the epidemic of loneliness that has plagued many of our lives in a dynamic of ways from being in a social media generation to feeling trapped in depression and how to restore our social health. Whether you've found yourself in the grips of feeling alone and empty because of a major life transition, a conflicting mental diagnosis or simply a lack of real friendships, this episode is for you. Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/mosesFait...
2018-05-2726 min
Speaking Our Minds004: Codependency and Encouraging Real Change in a Toxic RelationshipOn today's podcast, we're talking about codependency and encouraging real change in a toxic relationship (not just romantic ones). Many times we believe that if we just do enough things and control enough settings around a person- we can make them change, but this is not how change usually works. This codependency keeps both parties trapped- usually getting nowhere. Some will only learn by experiencing the consequences of their actions (ourselves included) and ignoring or saving them from that every time only enables the cycle of toxic and destructive behaviors. This doesn’t mean we hold others or ourselves to...
2018-04-2326 min
Speaking Our Minds003: Trauma, Fear and the Brain on AnxietyI'm pretty excited about today's episode as we talk through some of the effects of life trauma, it's roots in anxiety and how it emotionally hijacks our brains! I truly believe that understanding how your brain is operating in these moments will help bring awareness in how to respond in a healthy way to anxiety inducing situations in life. Let's connect! Let me know your thoughts or questions at:Instagram: BrittneyMosesInstagram: @faithmentalwellnesspodcastYoutube: BrittneyMosesTwitter: Brittney_MosesFacebook: BrittneyAMoses (Find more information on...
2017-09-2023 min
Speaking Our Minds002: Finding God's Purpose Through DepressionI’ve gone toe to toe with depression and I fought my fight, but I can’t tell you what worked for me is going to work for you. We all have different backgrounds, genetics, physiologies and perspectives so everyone recovers in different ways and on different timetables. But I can tell you that with time, support and taking personal responsibility to get proactive about your recovery, there is another side to this thing. So I want to share with you some perspective I hope will at least encourage you in the right direction when God’s purpose...
2017-09-0116 min
Speaking Our Minds001: "Why Did You Decide to Pursue Faith and Mental Health?"Ever since I decided to go back to school and pursue Clinical psychology, over and over I’ve been asked the question: “Why this turn of events? What made you decide to take on the mission of faith and mental health?”So in this episode, we're discussing some of the basic facts surrounding mental health in the nation and in the church along with my personal experience.Let's connect! Let me know your thoughts or questions at:Instagram: BrittneyMosesInstagram: @faithmentalwellnesspodcastYoutube: BrittneyMosesTwitter: Brittney_MosesFaceb...
2017-08-0522 min