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The Pretty Little Podcast ™Debriefing the 2025 VMAs, Rachel Reilly’s Exit from Big Brother + Much MoreWelcome back to The Pretty Little Podcast! Today, Phoebe & Caroline break down all things VMAs, discuss the White Locust Big Brother Twist, whether Alex Cooper is joining Bachelor Nation, and much more! TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Preliminary VMA Talk00:13:14 - Catching Up00:33:30 - Full VMA Debrief01:03:21 - Alex Cooper, Nick Viall, Giggly Squad01:09:21 - DWTS01:17:22 - Love Island Games Cast01:18:17 - Big Brother 01:29:28 - RotationsOur Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out Kensington P...
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Your Working LifeWorking Well with Lesley CooperOn this episode, Caroline talks with Lesley Cooper, a management consultant with over 25 years of experience in employee well-being. She's the founder of WorkingWell, an award-winning consultancy that helps companies manage workplace pressure to facilitate growth and development. Her new book, Brave New Leader: How to Transform Workplace Pressure into Sustainable Performance and Growth, addresses the persistent problem of workplace well-being despite widespread support systems. The book tackles the harsh reality that employees often fear speaking up about workplace pressure due to concerns about consequences, creating a culture sustained by fear rather than openness.
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Mental Health & Faith: A Closer Look1. Living With a Mental IllnessLiving With a Mental Illness
In this first episode of Caroline S. Cooper’s Mental Health and Faith podcast, she introduces herself to her listeners by sharing a little of her journey to become the writer, speaker, and podcast host that she is today. She tells of childhood trauma, untreated mental illness, and the power of God. Caroline includes important lessons on how to approach life in this broken, sinful world. It is possible to have joy and live a full, productive life! To end the episode, she shares three tips for wellness, whether you live with a...
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Mental Health & Faith: A Closer Look2. How to Encourage (Part 1)In this first of a two-part episode, Caroline shares the first five suggestions from her resource on how to encourage friends. While originally written for encouraging someone with depression, the tips provided are applicable for encouraging individuals in many different circumstances. We live in a broken world, and God has called us to encourage and comfort one another.
Visit Caroline’s podcast website, Episodes Resources page, to download the “10 Ways to Encourage Depressed Friends” handout.
Caroline would love to hear from you! You can reach her at caroline@ingodscorner.org.
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look3. How to Encourage (Part 2)In this second of two episodes on encouragement, Caroline shares the last five suggestions from her resource on how to encourage friends. While originally written for encouraging someone with depression, the tips provided are applicable for encouraging individuals in many different circumstances. We live in a broken world, and God has called us to encourage and comfort one another.
Visit Caroline’s podcast website, Episodes Resources page, to download the “10 Ways to Encourage Depressed Friends” handout.
Caroline would love to hear from you! You can reach her at caroline@ingodscorner.org.
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look4. Suicide, Faith, and Why Life is Worth LivingCaroline interviews Terri Cooley-Bennett, a social worker with over 30 years of experience in the field. . . and Caroline’s sister. September is suicide prevention month. Terri shares valuable information on warning signs and how to respond to an individual at risk. They also discuss the role faith can play in the recovery and healing process. You’ll want to listen to the end to hear Terri finish sharing a case study of one of her clients who had thoughts of suicide. Life is worth living!
NATIONWIDE SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE – CALL OR TEXT 9-8-8
For more in...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look5. Youth at Risk and Finding HopeThis podcast features an interview with Kirsti Millar, licensed counselor and suicide prevention specialist at ReDiscover in the Greater Kansas City area. Kirsti shares important information about forming relationships and having conversations with youth at risk of developing suicidal thoughts or completing suicide. This is crucial information in today’s world. Caroline begins the podcast by sharing some encouraging words and sombre statistics. After the interview portion, the podcast concludes with a simple reading of Scriptures to uplift the listeners after this challenging topic.
9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Please share Scriptures you use for...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look6. Living a Recovery Lifestyle – What does that mean, anyway?September is Recovery Month!
Sometimes this designation gets overlooked because September is also Suicide Prevention Month. But one way to address rising suicide rates is to help people learn to live a life of recovery. In this podcast, Caroline shares definitions of recovery that include one unique perspective of recovery as “to again protect myself.” She also talks about practical activities that can represent the recovery lifestyle.
DID YOU DO THE ASSIGNMENT CAROLINE MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST/VIDEO? She is waiting to hear from you. Please email Caroline at caroline@ingodscorner.org
International Reco...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look7. Mental Health Resources at MHAHMental Health Resources at Mental Health America of the Heartland
Sue Crain Lewis is the President/CEO of Mental Health America of the Heartland, the local office of the nationwide Mental Health America nonprofit. Sue’s compassion is her strongest attribute in serving the needs of persons living with mental illness as well as their families and the community at large.
“Recovery is inevitable with the right treatment and supports.” — Lewis
With services ranging from offering educational workshops, providing housing for the homeless, and sharing information on public mental health policies, you may be surpr...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look8. Family Conflicts and Forgiveness with Dr. James ClarkAs the holidays approach, many families anticipate family gatherings with excitement and joy. Unfortunately, some people may be dreading the obligatory holiday gathering. In this interview with Dr. James Clark, we will learn practical steps to take to reduce, and hopefully eliminate, potential family conflict. We will also learn to ask for and offer forgiveness in a way that includes personal responsibility, integrity, and, hopefully, restoration of the relationship.
This powerful podcast is based on Dr. Clark’s new book, “Dealing With Conflict Biblically.” The book may be purchased on Amazon (link below). Or, to receive a signed...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look9. Lasting Change for Strong Families with Dr. James ClarkCaroline and Dr. James Clark continue their conversation on dealing with conflict in families. This episode is about creating change that lasts in order to have a stronger family — a kind of change that only God can bring. The podcast includes a real-life, inspiring story of how one individual took a journey from resentment of pain inflicted by her family to forgiveness and restoration of the relationship.
This powerful podcast is based on Dr. Clark’s new book, “Dealing With Conflict Biblically.” The book may be purchased on Amazon (link below). Or, to receive a signed copy, please c...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look10. Restoring Families with Holly Haynes (Part 1)Restoring Families
Caroline’s guest, Holly Haynes, shares the importance of having a relationship with God as a foundation for restoring relationships with people. Holly shares Faith-Based Counseling Training Institute’s 7-step approach to restoring family relationships. In this episode, Holly gives foundational information and reveals the first three steps with Scriptural support, stories, and insights. (In part two, the final four steps will be discussed.)
The 7 Steps to Restoration
Be a peacemaker and make the first move
Ask God for wisdom
Begin with your part of the problem
Listen
Show gratitude and gratefulness
Fix...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look11. Restoring Families with Holly Haynes (Part 2)Restoring Families
Caroline continues her interview with Holly Haynes with the Faith-Based Counseling Training Institute (FBCTI). In this episode, Holly shares the final four steps of FBCTI’s 7-step approach to reconciliation. Check out episode 10 for the first three steps!
The 7 Steps to Reconciliation
Be a peacemaker and make the first move
Ask God for wisdom
Begin with your part of the problem
Listen
Show gratitude and gratefulness
Fix the problem, not the blame
Focus on reconciliation, not resolution
About Holly
Holly Haynes has been the CEO of Faith Based Counselor Tr...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look12. Mental Health in the ChurchWhat does the church think about mental health?
In this first episode of 2023, Caroline has a discussion with a long-time friend that addresses one of the main purposes of the Mental Health and Faith podcast — taking a closer look at mental health and the church. Their conversation includes the following topics:
How does the church address mental health? Or does it?
What is the difference between long-term mental illness and situational mental health conditions?
Situational vs. clinical conditions from medicalnewstoday.com. “Situational depression occurs after life-altering events, but clinical or major depression has a range of caus...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look13. How to Write Your Story (Part 1)In this 2-part series, Caroline encourages you to write your story. You don’t have to be a writer or have a big vocabulary to take on this assignment. You are already the expert! Although, you may be surprised at what you learn about yourself in the writing process.
In part 1 of How to Write Your Story, Caroline presents six reasons why writing can be beneficial based on what we learn in Scripture.
Caroline also presents three important principles that can guide you as you write.
Be honest
Have courage
Rely on faith
As...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look14. How to Write Your Story (Part 2)Preparing to write
This episode is part 2 in a 2-part series. If you have not listened to part 1, Episode 13, please check it out for some great information to help you prepare for writing. You will learn six reasons why writing your story can be beneficial based on what we read in the Bible. That episode also identifies three principles to aid in the writing experience so you will produce an authentic, inspiring, and hope-filled story. Those principles are: (1) be honest, (2) have courage, and (3) rely on faith.
Writing your story of recovery
Caroline recommends...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look15. Palm Sunday and BeforePart 1 – Palm Sunday
In this first of three Bible lessons on Easter events, Caroline reads the Palm Sunday story. She then takes a look at events immediately before and after Jesus rode into Jerusalem for Passover.
Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!
Crisis Lines
Nationwide (USA) Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline: Call Or Text: 988
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: (800)-662-HELP [4357]
National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
National Child Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look16. A Not-so-Good Friday for JesusPart 2 – Holy Week Events
In this 2nd of a 3-part Bible study on the Easter events, Caroline reads select events from Holy Week from the Gospel of Mark including the betrayal of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Caroline, a musician and composer, also shares her heart and her song that bridges the gap between Palm Sunday and the crucifixion.
I Will Lay My Palm Branch Down
(c) Caroline S Cooper
V. 1
From a joyful celebration to a lonely night of pain,
The time had co...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look17. Easter and BeyondThe Resurrection
In this final episode of Caroline’s 3-part Bible study on Easter events, Caroline reads the resurrection story from the gospel of Luke.
“Why do you seek the living One among the dead? He is not here, but He has risen.” Luke 24;5-6 (NASB)
The Road to Emmaus
Luke also records the events that took place on the road to Emmaus, when two of Jesus’ followers had their eyes opened to see the risen Lord! Jesus is alive! Have you seen him? Do you know him? Will you choose to believ...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look18. The Cycle of Recovery (Part 1)Find Hope
In this first episode of a three-part series, Caroline introduces the Cycle of Recovery. In reflecting on her recovery journey, Caroline recognized the need to find hope, experience transformation, and recognize victory. Today, she shares her insights on recovery and hope.
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11, New Living Translation)
What is Recovery?
A definition of recovery from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admi...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look19. The Cycle of Recovery (Part 2)Experience Transformation
In this second episode of a three-part series, Caroline continues sharing the Cycle of Recovery. In reflecting on her recovery journey, Caroline recognized the need to find hope, experience transformation, and recognize victory. Today, she shares her insights on transformation.
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romas 12:2a, NASB)
What is a renewed mind?
– Retraining your thoughts
Christian Mindfulness: https://www.themindfulchristian.com/
Catch It – Check It – Change It
Be transformed with a new hear...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look20. The Cycle of Recovery (Part 3)Recognize Victory
In this final episode of a three-part series, Caroline concludes sharing the Cycle of Recovery. In reflecting on her recovery journey, Caroline recognized the need to find hope, experience transformation, and recognize victory. Listen as she recaps the entire cycle with an emphasis on victory.
The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But victory belongs to the Lord. (Proverbs 21,31, NASB)
How do we recognize victory?
Recognize every right decision as a victory!
Celebrate milestones on your recovery journey as victories!
Crisis Lines
Nationwide (USA) Suicide Prevention a...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look21. Mental Wellness with Brittney MosesBrittney Moses is a mental health advocate and content creator with over 50K followers on Instagram and over 2,500 subscribers to her YouTube Channel. She also is a student, wife, mother, and woman of God with a calling to bring awareness to a variety of issues related to mental wellness. In this interview, Caroline talks with Brittney about her work with NAMI, the importance of recognizing cultural effects on mental health, and other topics.
Brittney is an author with a great new devotional book available now and another book on the way this summer! Find Worthy on Amazon.
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look22. The Many Talents of Jermine AlbertyThe Many Talents of Jermine Alberty
Rev. Jermine (pronounced Jer-Mane) Alberty is an author, podcast host, faith leader, national trainer with the Mental Health First Aid organization, and consultant. Throughout his 25 years in numerous industries, he has served in both faith-based and secular capacities, including non-profits, faith communities, government, mental health, and academia.
In this interview, Jermine shares information about Pathways to Promise and other organizations that promote education and awareness of mental health challenges. Jermine also shares about his involvement with Mental Health First Aid, a “skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental he...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look23. Trauma & Mental Health with Marsha MorganMarsha Morgan – Resilience Builders
Marsha Morgan has a passion for providing care for people who have experienced trauma, live with a mental illness, or struggle with substance use disorders. When she retired after a long, successful career as a mental health professional, she turned her passion and compassion into a consulting firm, Resilience Builders. Here’s what she says on her website.
“In 2009, after working in the mental health and substance use field for more than thirty-five years, I was presented with information about trauma and our therapeutic responses to trauma. This caused me to passio...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look24. Why We Need 988 with Oscar DestrugeSeptember is suicide prevention month.
If you are in a crisis, please call or text 988, the U.S. national suicide and crisis lifeline. Or, visit 988lifeline.org and start a live chat.
This episode features a conversation with retired pastor and author Oscar Destruge. He courageously shares his story of loss and despair that nearly led him to take his own life. Oscar offers suggestions to encourage listeners to remember that God loves them and has a purpose for their lives, regardless of circumstances. It is important to find help in times of need.
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look26. Communication & Care with Patricia PlumbCaroline’s guest this week is Patricia Plumb, an educator, counselor, leadership consultant, and author. She has worn many hats but her focus these days is with The Shepherd’s Touch Ministry, a ministry she founded in 2018. On today’s episode, Patricia shares a couple of stories that reveal keys to effective and caring communication. She also shares about her new book, “God’s Handwriting: A Journey of One Simple Life and a Great God: A Relational Bible Study Guide and an Autobiography.” Patricia also has another book near publication and a third in the works. You can find her on Amazo...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look27. It All Begins With HopeThis episode is a replay of Episode 18 – The Cycle of Recovery (Part 1) – Hope, originally published in April 2023.
Find Hope
In this first episode of a three-part series, Caroline introduces the Cycle of Recovery. In reflecting on her recovery journey, Caroline recognized the need to find hope, experience transformation, and recognize victory. Today, she shares her insights on recovery and hope.
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11, New Living Translation)
W...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look28. Experience TransformationThis episode is a replay of Episode 18 – The Cycle of Recovery (Part 2) – Transformation, originally published in April 2023.
Experience Transformation
In this second episode of a three-part series, Caroline continues sharing the Cycle of Recovery. In reflecting on her recovery journey, Caroline recognized the need to find hope, experience transformation, and recognize victory. Today, she shares her insights on transformation.
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romas 12:2a, NASB)
What is a renewed mind?
– Retraining your thoughts
Christi...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look29. Recognizing VictoryRecognizing Victory
In this final episode of a three-part series, Caroline concludes sharing the Cycle of Recovery. In reflecting on her recovery journey, Caroline recognized the need to find hope, experience transformation, and recognize victory. Listen as she recaps the entire cycle with an emphasis on victory.
The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But victory belongs to the Lord. (Proverbs 21,31, NASB)
How do we recognize victory?
Recognize every right decision as a victory!
Celebrate milestones on your recovery journey as victories!
Crisis Lines
Nationwide (USA) Suicide Prevention a...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look30. Whole Body Wellness with Kristin WoodBody, mind, and soul
Kristin says, “I started my practice to help other women who were fed up with chronic dieting, and ready to focus on improving their health. Better health has the happy side effect of weight loss.” Better health also has the side-effect of better mental health. In this episode, Kristin shares some of her thoughts about being intentional with your thoughts and feelings as a way to improve your overall health in body, mind, and soul.
Kristin has an active YouTube channel with amazing resources for improving your whole body health. Check it o...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look31. All Things New – New LifeAll Things New
A New Life
What does having new life have to due with mental health? Our spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental health are all connected. It is my hope that as we explore the idea of having new life that we will experience hope, joy, and peace. When we experience these positive outlooks and feelings, our mental health improves. We’re able to cope with and respond to mental health challenges with patience and perseverance. Jesus Christ wants us to experience new life in a relationship with him!
This episode is th...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look32. All Things New – New CreationA New Creation
As we seek to grow in our spiritual lives, we have hope, joy, and peace. We will realize we God has a purpose for us in life. When we grow in our spiritual lives, we will improve our mental health as well.In the second episode on January’s “All Things New” series, Caroline teaches from two passages in two letters from Paul about how we become can become a New Creation. These are the only two verses in the whole of Scripture that uses the phrase “new creation.”
Galatians 6:15b – What counts is whether we...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look33. All Things New – New CovenantThe New Covenant
When the people of Israel were rescued from slavery in Egypt by the Lord, He established a covenant with them that would be impossible to keep. In His perfect timing, God revealed the New Covenant to take its place. Caroline reads from Exodus, Jeremiah, and Luke in this episode comparing the first conditional covenant with the unconditional eternal covenant. Below is a 10-point comparison between the old and the new. Thanks be to Christ, our Lord!
Old Covenant (Exodus 19:1-7)
New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-34)
Established at specific time (Exodus 19:1). After leaving Egypt.
To...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look34. New Heavens and New EarthNew Heavens and a New Earth
The fourth and final episode in the All Things New series looks at three passages in Scripture — the only three passages — that use the phrase “new heavens and new earth.”
Isaiah 65:17-19
God speaks to his people through the prophet Isaiah to give them a glimmer of hope in the midst of being judged by God for disobedience. He promises to create a new heavens and a new earth, a place where he will dwell with his people, a place without mourning or tears.
Revelation 21:1-7
...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look35. Alex Dumas – Coaching, Leadership, and the BIPOC CommunityToday’s episode is an interview with Alex Dumas, an executive coach and keynote speaker who shares his wisdom from the coaching world. He also invites listeners to join him for a book study related to being your best. Although this is not a Christian study, it will have many applications for Christians who desire to be there best for the Lord.
Alex wants people to know that, “You were born to live life in ABUNDANCE. You are the master of your future and FREEDOM. You have complete DOMINANCE of your thoughts, emotions, and habits!”
Alex D...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look36. Love for the Lonely with Cindy HixsonLove for the Lonely
Many people celebrate love for the entire month of February with Valentine’s Day right in middle. But not everyone enjoys February 14 or thinking about romantic love. Caroline’s guest, Cindy Hixson is one of them. At least she used to be. In this episode, Cindy shares her inspirational and emotional story of learning to accept God’s love and love herself.
Episode take-away: God is our fortress
At the end of the episode, Cindy presents an exercise to help listeners realize they are never alone, God is a consta...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look37. Love Others and Love YourselflOVE THE OTHERS AS YOU LOVE YOURSELF
It is sometimes easier to love others than it is to love ourselves. But God tells us that we are to love others AS we love ourselves!
In this episode Caroline share 3 ways to love others and 6 ways to love yourself.
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Caroline S. Cooper (Owner of In God’s Corner Ministry) is a writer, speaker, and podcast/YouTube host whose mission is to offer encouragement fo...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look38. Recovery For Life with Scott HartmanRecovery for life
Caroline’s guest, Scott Hartman, is a man who knows how hard life can be. After being raped as a child, he turned to alcohol and drugs to cope with this unresolved pain. For many years, he hid his addictions until they overwhelmed his life. That’s when he began the recovery journey. Scott is now 7 years clean and has an amazing testimony of how he has overcome–and continues to persevere–through the power of God. Please share this episode – especially with men who have experienced trauma of any kind.
Sensitive Topic...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look40. Expressing Emotions (Writing for Recovery-Poetry)Expressing Emotions in a Healthy Way
Link to Emotion Wheel Images
1.Identify your feelings
2.Understand why you feel the way you do
3.Learn how to express the emotion in a healthy way
4.Replace unhealthy mindset with a healthier one
Catch-It, Check-It, Change-It
Step 1 – Catch It.If your self-talk or other thoughts become unhealthy, catch what you’re thinking in your mind.
Step 2 – Check It. Step back be objective. Are your words true or based on emotion? How do your thoughts compare with reality...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look40. The Importance of Self-CareSelf-care = taking care of self!
Sounds easy, right? Unfortunately, many people are over-committed, have too many activities on the calendar, and prioritize their careers over their well-being. But taking time out everyday for yourself is essential for holistic health.
Mindfulness
You can find free resources on mindfulness on the following websites]
Focus on the Family – Mindfulness: A Christian Approach: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/family-qa/mindfulness-a-christian-approach/
The Mindful Christian: https://www.themindfulchristian.com/guides_for_practice.html
Mindfulness Exercises: https://mindfulnessexercises.com/
MindWorks: https://mindworks.org/blog/mindfulness-exercises/
The Free Mindfulness Project website: ht...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look41. Writing for Recovery: PoetryThe Mental Health and Faith: A Closer Look program presents a series of episodes on Writing Your Way to Recovery. Throughout June 2024, Caroline shares content originally created for presentations at two different mental health conferences in Missouri. Today’s episode explores how poetry can be beneficial in exploring emotions and how to express those feelings in a healthy way.
Links to info on Emotion (Feeling) Wheels
https://feelingswheel.com/
https://positivepsychology.com/emotion-wheel/
https://psychcentral.com/health/emotion-wheel
links for information on poetry
Poetry 101 – different types of poet...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look42. Writing for Recovery: JournalingThe Mental Health and Faith: A Closer Look program presents a series of episodes on Writing Your Way to Recovery. Throughout June 2024, Caroline shares content originally created for presentations at two different mental health conferences in Missouri. Today’s episode explores how journaling can be beneficial in working your way to healing.
Journaling
Thanks to my fellow author and poet, Sharon Shoemaker, for the 8 Tips for Effective Journaling that are presented in this episode. (No cheating, you’ll have to listen to hear them!)
Check out her blog: https://sharonsroseblog.wordpress.com/
T...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look43. Writing for Recovery_Write Your Story!The Mental Health and Faith: A Closer Look program presents a series of episodes on Writing Your Way to Recovery. Throughout June 2024, Caroline shares content originally created for presentations at two different mental health conferences in Missouri. Today’s episode explores how journaling can be beneficial in working your way to healing.
Write Your StorY
Resources mentioned in the episode
The RESPECT Institute (https://dmh.mo.gov/constituent-services/respect-institute) is coordinated by the Missouri Mental Health Foundation (missourimhf.org).
Write your story for Guideposts (https://guideposts.org/tell-us-your-story/)
Write yo...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look44. Mental Health & Faith (Feb 12, 2019)Today’s episode is a replay of Caroline’s first episode on the Mental Health & Faith podcast. The information shared is still relevant and you will enjoy listening to insights related to mental health, faith, and recovery. Caroline’s guest is her sister, Terri Cooley-Bennett, a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in the field for almost 40 years. This episode has been listened to more than 150 times with listeners tuning in from all around the globe. Please join the conversation on mental health and faith by posting your comments.
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2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look45. Jane Shares Her StoryJane Alexander bravely shares her experience with mental illness and trauma in a podcast originally posted in March of 2020. As she shares you will gain insight into what it’s like to live with a mental illness. You’ll be comforted that you are not alone in your mental health challenges. And, you’ll be reminded that our identity never comes from a diagnosis, but from the truth that God created us, loves us, and is always with us. Please join the conversation on mental health and faith by posting your comments.
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2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look46. Trauma & Trauma Informed Care with Roxanne PendletonRoxanne Pendleton shares information about trauma and trauma informed care (TIC) from a professional and personal perspective. She has lived through trauma and turned that experience into an opportunity to help others. Roxanne works as a trauma consultant at the Center for Trauma Informed Innovation at University Health-Behavioral Health (formerly Truman Behavioral Health). Roxanne is also a pastor, writer, speaker, and friend. You can find her book, Laughing Again: A Survivor’s Guide to Healing Depression, on Amazon.
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2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look47. Fall Episodes are On Their Way!Here are the September-October episode topics and guests for Mental Health & Faith: A Closer Look.
9/3/24 – Resilient & Redeemed: Therapy with Chris Morris
9/10/24 – Resilient & Redeemed: Suicide with Chris Morris
9/17/24 – Wayfaring with Dr. Warren Kinghorn
9/24/24 – Overcoming Grief with Judy Vander Wege
10/1/24 – The Mouth and Mental Health with Dr. Tim Doolin (dentist)
10/8/24 – The Imagine Project with Brant Winn
10/15/24 – Selective Mutism with Nanette Holloway
10/22/24 – Fighting Goliath, a ministry of Jesslyn McCutcheon
10/29/24 – Overcoming Fear by Caroline Cooper
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2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look48. Finding a Therapist and Support with Chris MorrisCaroline’s guest, Chris Morris, has a story to tell. In episode 48, he shares important tips for finding a therapist based on his challenging experience. Additionally, Chris talks about the importance of having a support network for accountability. Episode 49 goes deeper into Chris’s story as he shares about his suicide attempt. This important episode offers hope and encouragement in recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness month.
Chris’s book and contact information
Website: https://www.chrismorriswrites.com/
Email: chris@chrismorriswrites.com
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/st...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look49. Surviving Suicide with Chris MorrisCaroline’s guest, Chris Morris, has a story to tell. In episode 48, he shares important tips for finding a therapist based on his challenging experience. Additionally, Chris talks about the importance of having a support network for accountability. Episode 49 goes deeper into Chris’s story as he shares about his suicide attempt. This important episode offers hope and encouragement in recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness month.
Chris’s book and contact information
Website: https://www.chrismorriswrites.com/
Email: chris@chrismorriswrites.com
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/st...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look50. A Christian Approach to Mental Health with Warren KinghornWAYFARING: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO MENTAL HEALTH
Warren Kinghorn is a psychiatrist, theological ethicist, and author. But more than anything, he is a man of God who desires to keep faith at the forefront in all his endeavors. In this interview, Dr. Kinghorn shares personal thoughts and insights from his book, Wayfaring: A Christian Approach to Mental Health Care. Dr. Kinghorn’s book is published by Eerdman’s Publishing and is currently available. Here is a link to the Amazon page: “Wayfaring” available on Amazon
You can reach Dr. Kinghorn through Duke Divinity. Let him know if...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look51. Heartache, Grief, and God with Judith Vander WegeJudith Vander Wege has been a Christian freelance writer for 44 years. On today’s episode, she shares about the heartache she’s endured over her life and how God has walked with her through the pain and grief. Judith shared insights about grief from her book, Annalisa’s Journey through Grief. See the book on Amazon.
suggestions for Coping with Grief
What are the things that helped Annalisa cope with her grief?
1. It helped that a kind, concerned and respected friend was the one who brought her the news.
2. He let her cry with...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look52. Breathing & Wellness with Dentist Tim DoolinThe importance of breathing
Then the Lord God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. (Genesis 2:7, NASB)
Dentistry involves so much more than cleaning teeth. Dentist Timothy Doolin, DMD shares incredible insights on how the development of our tongue and facial structure can affect our ability to breathe, sleep, and develop our minds and bodies in a healthy way. He provides biblical support as well as many references and resources. Dr. Doolin also introduces f...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look53. The Imagine Project with Brant Winn“Imagine”
Brant Winn was so impressed with a workshop he attended by Dianne Mahoney that he has now become an active proponent of The Imagine Project, an approach to mental wellness through “imagining” the possibilities in a seven step approach to healing. The imagine project was created by Dianne Mahoney. This nonprofit organization provides free resources to gives kids, teens, and adults the opportunity to work through difficult life circumstances through expressive writing.
Find out more at https://theimagineproject.org/
Contact Brant for More Information
Brant Winn, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Co...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look54. What is Selective Mutisim? with Nanette HollowaySELECTIVE MUTISM – social anxiety
Nanette Holloway shares her experience with selective mutism, a condition typically found in childhood and occasionally continuing into adulthood. The Cleveland Clinic describes selective mutism (SM) as “a mental health condition where you can’t talk in certain situations because of fear or anxiety. It usually affects young children, but it can also affect adolescents and adults. This condition is more than being shy, bashful or timid. SM is an anxiety disorder. It can overlap with other anxiety-related conditions and have lingering effects later in life.”
Nanette is a registered nurse with a ba...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look56. Wellness and Wellness Toolswellness and wellness tools
What is wellness? In this episode Caroline will define “wellness” and discuss the importance of using wellness tools to find peace and calmness in the midst of chaos. The episode includes scripture and other suggestions for pursuing wellness from a Christian perspective.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
Join the conversation by leaving your comments or emailing Caroline at caroline@carolinescooper.com. Caroline S. Cooper is a writer, speaker, podcast/YouTube host, and mental health support group leader whose mission is to offer encouragement for life in a complicated world. Her mini...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look57. Wellness Tools – Part 2Christian meditation
In part 2 of the Wellness Tools series, Caroline presents eight types of Christian Meditation based on an article called “What is the best type of meditation?” from Medical News Today. Find out how you can experience presence and peace of God through
Loving-kindness meditation
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness meditation
Breath awareness meditation
Repetition (mantra-based) meditation
Meditating on our heavenly home (an alternative to transcendental meditation)
Mindfulness-based stress reduction
Guided meditation – Meditating on scripture
Scriptures for meditation and experiencing god’s peace
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as t...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look58. Wellness Tools – Part 3Affirmations & Journaling
In this third of four episodes on wellness, Caroline shares information on how to use affirmations and journaling to improve mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Affirmations
Using affirmations and accompanying Scriptures, a person can retrain their thoughts to line up with the truth of God’s Word. They will begin to accept their identity as a beloved child of God and heir with Christ while hiding Scripture in their hearts.
Journaling
Journaling gives individuals an opportunity to express themselves in a healthy way. Whether journaling prayers, emotional ex...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look59. Wellness Tools – Part 4Caroline closes out her four-part series on wellness by discussion spiritual wellness. Two key activities for spiritual growth are prayer and Bible study.
Prayer
The Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Neibuhr (1892-1971, German theologian)
https://www.prayerfoundation.org/dailyoffice/serenity_prayer_full_version.htm
God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, courage to change the things which should be changed, and the Wisdom to distinguish the one from the other. Living one day at a time, Enjoying one moment at a time, accepting hardship as a...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look60. Trauma Healing with Beth JonesToday’s topic revolves around trauma and how it impacts a person’s life. The good news is, with the guidance and healing power of Jesus, recovery is possible! Life can be purposeful, impactful, and joyful. Here Caroline’s guest, Beth Jones, share her story of trauma, sin, recovery, and restoration.
Beth Jones is an international speaker and author. Beth’s mission is encouraging women to use their spiritual gifts for God’s glory, fulfilling their great purpose, and living a life they love. Beth also helps aspiring speakers and authors to share their hearts’ unique, powerful messages thr...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look61. RESPECT Speakers – Share Your Story!THE RESPECT INSTITUTE
“The Missouri Mental Health Foundation (MMHF) is proud to offer certified speakers through the RESPECT Institute of Missouri. Our speakers bravely share their lived experiences with mental illness and substance use disorders, providing powerful insights and inspiration.”
As a RESPECT speaker, Caroline knows firsthand the importance of sharing your story to provide hope, encouragement, and insights to others. RESPECT Speakers share in a variety of setting such as schools and colleges, hospitals, behavioral health organizations, and more. The individuals on today’s episode are all trained RESPECT Speakers who volunteer their time to cou...
2025-08-0700 minMental Health & Faith: A Closer Look63. Laurie Hammer: Brain, Body, and Gut HealthLaurie Hammer is a functional nutritional therapist. She is also a survivor of an eating disorder with accompanying anxiety and depression. God brought Laurie through this adversity to place of healing. She now has a passion for helping others through her Calm Mom program, Take Back My Brain podcast, coaching, and amino acid therapy. Laurie is hosting a virtual faith-based mental health back-to-school summit on August 15-16, 2025. Information at this link. https://www.lauriehammer.com/mental-health-summit-moms-kids-back-to-school-edition
Connect with Laurie and find out more about her work!
https://www.lauriehammer.com/
https://www.lauriehammer...
2025-08-0627 min
Skewb LtdCaroline Cooper, South Staffordshire WaterIf you work in the water teams at Skewb, there’s no getting away from the fact that the industry has just been through the multi-year process of writing their AMP8 business plans. We’re almost at the end of the PR24 process. By Tues 18 February 2025 we’ll finally know for sure which companies have accepted Ofwat’s Final Determinations and which companies are planning on taking a challenge to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Have you ever wondered what the last 2 years have been like for the Exec teams responsible for facing off against the regulator to ensure y...
2025-06-1018 min
The Last Show with David CooperAncient Pyramid Tunnels - March 24, 2025Our top stories: Parking lot run-over; Thief swallows earrings; and German pigeon birth control. TV host Noah Cappe joins the show for Noah vs. The Unknown and goes over super-structures discovered under Egypt's pyramids. University of Alberta's Dr. Dan Sameoto and Dr. Vivian Mushahwar explain the Batman-inspired smartwear they're creating. Dr. Caroline Ran discusses the connection she found with psychedelics and lowering the risk of headaches. Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud shares the link he discovered between heart attacks and cannabis use among young people. Economist Dr. Eric Kam digs into DoorDash's buy-now-pay-later feature. Finally, comedian Natalie Norman chats about a...
2025-03-251h 27
The Last Show with David CooperUniversal Translator - March 20, 2025David covers a fake dentist arrest and wishes everyone a National Alien Abduction Day. Dr. Daniela Pirani and Dr. Vera Hoelscher reveal why women seldom propose to men – and what happens when they do. Tech expert Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time and covers these stories: Apple's upcoming live translation Airpod feature; Google acquiring cybersecurity firm Wiz; and Hollywood rallying against AI companies. Psychology PhD student Vasileia Karasavva explains that ADHD misinformation runs rampant on TikTok. Dr. Caroline Taylor shares her study connecting kids' kindness and fish. Comedian Natasha Vinik and David go over so...
2025-03-211h 27
The Last Show with David CooperThe Asteroid That'll End Us, Probably - January 31, 2025The show opens with The Science Appliance with bat biologist Dr. Dan Riskin. After discussing a "bone guy," Dan and David chat about an newly discovered asteroid that could kill us all (spoiler: it probably won't) and how being nice makes you more happy. Then, we cover the French woman who got duped by a fake Brad Pitt for over $800,000 on Pop Cultured, Like Fungus with media personality Caitlin Green. After that, it's Paul Guilbeault and his remarkable tale of being reunited with his lost dog after 8 years. Anthropologist Dr. Caroline Smith shares her research showing that not only...
2025-02-011h 27
Les Interviews D'Eric CooperCaroline, alias la Belge maléfique : un concentré de détermination et d’authenticitéSi vous ne la connaissez pas encore, voici Caroline, alias La Belge Maléfique, une créatrice pleine de vie sur TikTok qui captive par sa sincérité et sa résilience. À quelques jours de ses 45 ans (eh oui, le 26 janvier approche !), elle se définit comme une femme déterminée, positive et pleine de ressources. Sa force ? Sa détermination inébranlable. Caroline doute parfois, panique ou trébuche comme tout le monde, mais elle ne renonce jamais. Elle croit fermement en ses rêves et se lève chaque matin avec cette conviction : « JE VAIS Y ARRIVER ! » Pour elle, le su...
2025-01-1323 min
Les Interviews D'Eric CooperCaroline, alias la Belge maléfique : un concentré de détermination et d’authenticitéSi vous ne la connaissez pas encore, voici Caroline, alias La Belge Maléfique, une créatrice pleine de vie sur TikTok qui captive par sa sincérité et sa résilience. À quelques jours de ses 45 ans (eh oui, le 26 janvier approche !), elle se définit comme une femme déterminée, positive et pleine de ressources.
Sa force ? Sa détermination inébranlable. Caroline doute parfois, panique ou trébuche comme tout le monde, mais elle ne renonce jamais. Elle croit fermement en ses rêves et se lève chaque matin avec cette conviction : « JE VAIS Y ARRIVER ! » Pour elle, le su...
2025-01-1323 min
The Weekly CoopCheers To Conscious Friends Ft. Caroline aka Sage AestheticsGot to have a powerful conversation with my friend, Caroline. It was my first in person interview and we had great discussion. Caroline is an author, graphic designer, caregiver, copywriter, and artist. Tap into her social media on Instagram @sage__aesthetic. You will find her website and professional work there as well!Sign up for Feedery's launch here
2024-09-302h 26
What we lose in the Shadows (A father and daughter True Crime Podcast)Turbulent Skies: A bomb on a plane.Send us a textA man says he has a bomb on a commercial aircraft. We have seen it in movies for decades, but where did it all start. We take a deep dive into the lore of DB Cooper and the implementation of the 'DB Cooper device'. We then explore the audacious copycat hijackings, leading to a broader discourse on the evolution of airport security. Intrigue peaks as we examine a new theory about Cooper's possible identity—a theory that could rewrite the history books. This episode promises to leave you with a profound understanding of t...
2024-03-1928 min
WUN4ALLEp. 38 .The Power of a Women's Network - Lessons Learned - Cath Jeffrey, Southern Water, Caroline Cooper, South Staffs & Cambridge Water & Heidi Knapton, South Staffs WaterIn this WUN episode Heidi Knapton talks to Caroline Cooper, South Staffs Water and Cath Jeffrey (formerly Southern Water) on lessons learned from the Women’s Network at Southern Water - the power of coming together to tackle topics such as diversity, recruitment strategies and imposter syndrome.
2023-11-1624 min
The Last Show with David CooperBlue Balls with Caroline Pukall - September 18, 2023Finally, someone has undertaken the important task of studying "blue balls!" Does it genuinely exist? Is it experienced by folks with penises and vaginas alike? What troubling outcomes were observed during the study of this subject? Professor of Psychology from Queen's University, Caroline Pukall, joins the podcast to discuss her research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-1822 min
Life Sentences PodcastThe PetitionerWilliam Cooper was a remarkable Yorta Yorta man from Victoria, born in the 1860s who sought justice for his people by petitioning the British King for black representation in parliament. He believed that it was necessary to ‘think black’ to understand and implement justice for Aboriginal people. When he heard about the persecution of the Jews following Kristallnacht, he took a petition to the German consulate in protest. An eloquent and distinguished activist, he is the subject of a scholarly biography by historian Bain Atwood, who examines Cooper’s life and influence in the context of colonialism and the Aborig...
2023-08-3144 min
Flourish-Meant: You Were Meant to Live AbundantlyHope, Transformation, and Victory with Caroline S. CooperHope can we find hope, transformation, and victory when we need it most? Today's guest, Caroline S. Cooper, guides us along the journey from emotional pain and trauma to healing. Caroline Cooper is an author, podcast host, and speaker on topics related to mental health primarily from a Christian perspective. In addition to having personal experience with trauma and mental illness, Caroline is a Certified Peer Specialist in mental health and has a master's in Bible & Theology. Caroline shares how she tried to bury and ignore trauma and mood swings earlier in her life. She e...
2023-07-0728 min
Public Works PodcastCaroline CooperCaroline Cooper is the Vice President at Global Sensor Systems | Manufacturer Automatic Reverse Braking Systems. Caroline and I chat about being a 3rd generation exec in the company and where she is looking to take the company. We chat about some stats in the industry and how her product aims to help with backup accidents.Find more from Global Sensor Systems here: https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/
2023-05-3025 min
Done 2 DeathEpisode 30: Hot Girl HolidazeWelcome to Episode 30! Our Thanksgiving Episode! First, Caroline tells us 6 of the wildest crimes that have taken place on Thanksgiving day that will be sure to put you in a silly goofy mood. Then, Michelena tells us of one of the most notorious unsolved crimes that I bet you didn't know took place on Thanksgiving, DB Cooper. Follow us on Instagram@done2deathpodcast @caroline.moorin @michelena_maioFollow us on Twitter@done2deathpod @mickeymaioEmail usdone2deathpodcast@gmail.comFollow @daz...
2021-12-2325 min
Fashion Half CutEp. 52: Digital Pattern Cutting, with Ben CooperWith over 27 years of industry experience, it's safe to say that Ben Cooper really knows his stuff! In this episode we discuss digital pattern cutting as a whole, his journey and how his love for technology has fuelled his professional work. He now passes on that knowledge to his students through teaching at Gerber, Fashion Enter and Fashion Tutor so we felt he was the perfect person to discuss this great topic with us!
2021-12-1641 min
The Big Scoop with CoopThe Big Scoop with Coop guest pop star sensation Caroline (audio only)Send us a textThis episode of The Big Scoop with Coop I have teenage pop star sensation Caroline. Caroline is an on the rise pop star who has gone viral on Tik Tok, gaining over 490K followers and 7 million likes and growing rapidly. have been fighting anorexia & chronic illness and still making hit music. She is a big advocate for mental illness. She writes her own music and has been added to multiple Spotify editorial playlists, and her songs currently have over 25 million streams and 80 million video views. Caroline will talk about mental illness, music and more...
2021-11-1626 min
On Schedule3: Hail MaryElliot discovers life is far more complicated than his little church community preaches. Archie and Sadie interrogate his trustworthiness. Created and Produced by Kyle Goss and Caroline Byrne, with associate production by Victoria Pereira.Written by Caroline Byrne and Kyle Goss Featuring: Kyle Goss as The Conductor Christopher Medina as Archie Muller Ciara Frost as Sadie Laskins Connor Riley as Elliot Denver Emé Bentancur as Walker Prescott Tobias Aucker as Dave Cooper Caroline Byrne as Kaitlyn Cooper Foley and Sound Design by Kyle Goss and Caroline B...
2021-10-0128 min
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The Secret Library PodcastAmy Cooper-Wright | The Fancy Notebook ChallengeThis summer, I started challenging writers to get out the fancy notebook they've been saving and start writing in it. We called it #fancynotebookchallenge, and it felt like a fun and silly way to make writing a special occasion. But as I dug further, as has been the case with many topics this season, there was a lot more to it.Mark + Fold has long been one of my favorite stationers, and their diary is how I plan my week, every week. When I found out Amy would be celebrating 5 years of Mark +...
2020-11-2651 min
The Bryn Cooper ShowThe Bryn Cooper Show Featuring Dr. Caroline Long of West U WellnessIn this episode, we host West University Wellness Chiropractor Caroline Long. Tune in to hear Dr. Cooper and Dr. Long chat about thankfulness, health, wellness, and the correlation between oral health and overall body health and balance. Subscribe for morel.
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2020-11-2500 min
JCooperTravels: What's Your New Year Resolution? Listen To Discover How To Make It Happen!Love Travel Scotland - Ever dreamed about working in Scotland? Or visiting for a longer stay? A Conversation With Caroline O'DonnellJacqui Cooper (@JCooperTravels) speaks with Caroline O'Donnell about working and visiting Scotland. Caroline has her own company & is a recruitment consultant, headhunter and talent finder. Learn how to find a job in Scotland. Learn about special places to explore.
Be sure to like & subscribe to the podcast for future episodes with Caroline. Be sure to like and subscribe to JCooperTravels YouTube to see the places mentioned on the podcast.
Caroline O'Donnell - If you love what you do and would like to do it Scotland, reach out to Caroline. She is experienced at placing those in the...
2020-11-1721 min
Gee Thanks, Just Bought It!Ep 24: Sydney KramerSydney Kramer of @CrepesOfWrath on Insta ( www.instagram.com/crepesofwrath ) joins us to talk about making the perfect chocolate chip cookie (or any cookie) using her product pick.Follow along with recs (and share your own via DM) on the “Gee Thanks, Just Bought It!” Instagram: www.instagram.com/geethanksjustboughtitpodThen Caroline talks about a few months with the Aquis Hair Turban, and the hot tub. Again. Because we recorded this in February and I forgot I had talked about the hot tub and then talked about the hot tub again. I’m Not Cr...
2020-05-0835 min
Owning It: The Anxiety PodcastOwning It: Childhood anxiety (and life behind Insta!) with Joanna CooperHey guys, sorry for the break last week but I was in NYC to launch Own It - out now! - and life took over. I'm thrilled to share the latest episode of the anxiety podcast with you, featuring one of the nicest girls I've met - Joanna Cooper. She's just 25, she's from Derry in Northern Ireland and she shares her experience of anxiety which she pinpoints back to a scary childhood experience. These days she's got a firm grasp on her anxiety and for 25, it's VERY impressive. From hypochondria to what we share and don't share on social...
2019-04-1038 min
CooperTalkCathy Ladman - Episode 638Steve Cooper talks with comic/actor Cathy Ladman. Cathy has not only appeared on The Tonight Show nine times, but was also the only female comic to appear on the last two of Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show Anniversary shows. She made four appearances on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, did her own HBO One Night Stand comedy special, and was awarded the American Comedy Award for Best Female Stand Up Comic. She is an acclaimed television and film actor. Her film credits include Charlie Wilson’s War, The Aristocrats and White Oleander. Her TV appearances include Mad...
2017-08-2857 min
The Secret Library Podcast#36 Kim Cooper on Writing from History and WeirdosKim Cooper knows L.A. history like it's an old friend. I've been an Angeleno for over ten years, but Kim Cooper is a big part of why I fell in love with the place. Together with her husband, Richard Schave, Kim runs Esotouric, the best thing ever to happen to Los Angeles history. From crime sprees to mobsters to cults, these two know all the deep dark secrets about L.A.'s past. If you come visit us, one of their tours is a must. I caught up with Kim on the show about the process o...
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