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Authentic Beyond the CouchYou Don’t Have to Earn Your Way Back to God | Grace, Faith & Healing with Rev. Ciara SimonsonWhat if you never had to earn your way back to God? 🤍In the final part of this conversation on Authentic Beyond the Couch, Jirzia Blackman and Rev. Ciara Simonson explore the freedom of grace, the weight of religious legalism, and what it means to reconnect with God without hiding your humanity.Rev. Ciara shares a powerful reminder: God knows our history, our wounds, our doubts, and our longing—and grace invites us back into relationship without requiring us to earn our belonging.Together, they discuss how religious rules and fear can shape our v...
2026-10-1213 minAuthentic Beyond the CouchAre You Walking Away From God—or From Church Hurt? | Rev. Ciara SimonsonAre you really walking away from God—or are you walking away from an experience of church that no longer feels safe?In Part 2 of this powerful conversation on Authentic Beyond the Couch, Jirzia Blackmon continues her conversation with Rev. Ciara Simonson about the intersection of faith, mental health, church hurt, perfectionism, relationships, and healing.Rev. Ciara Simonson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, doctoral candidate, author, pastor, and clinician whose work lives at the intersection of faith, healing, and relationships.In...
2026-10-0717 min
Truth, Lies, ShenanigansUnconditional Love: Is it a Fantasy?Is unconditional love a real or an idealized fantasy? This episode of Truth, Lies, Shenanigans explores the complexities of love that knows no bounds, diving deep into its biological roots, cultural influences, and societal expectations. Therapist Ciara Simonson joins us to unravel the layers of unconditional love across romantic partnerships, parent-child bonds, and deep friendships.Uncover the:Science behind unconditional love: Explore the biological and neurological factors that influence our capacity for deep connection.Cultural baggage: Examine how societal expectations shape our understanding of...
2024-02-1332 min
Truth, Lies, ShenanigansEp 33: Relationship Therapist Ciara Simonson. Plus, Uvalde, Jan 6th, and Bees!We're back!Topics: Ciara Simonson is Answering our questions on Love and Relationships. Talking fertility, Love Maps, what IS a healthy relationship, and when to walk away.Also, Uvalde and Mass Shootings, January 6th Committee, and Save the Bees! -------------------------------------Follow your Hosts: Gianni Storm- https://www.instagram.com/giannistormmm/RobBRoK- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn9HEd6jqKwM9SZe4YEDajwLiz-E- https://www.facebook.com/lize.enders.3Nio Nyx - https://www.tiktok.com/nio_nyxSupport the showP...
2022-06-151h 08
Truth, Lies, ShenanigansThe After Show: More About RelationshipsIn the After Show, Relationship Therapist Ciara Simonson stuck around. We got a few extra thoughts from her on Kanye vs. Pete Davidson, Online Dating, Interracial Relationships, and her doctoral project on Perinatal Infant Loss in the Black Community. Take a listen...What is "The After Show"?After every live recording of Truth, Lies, Shenanigans, we find ourselves often having intense, post-show conversations. And for our subscribers, we decided to leave the record button on so you can listen in. So, go ahead and hit that SUBSCRIBE button to be abl...
2022-03-2340 min
Truth, Lies, ShenanigansEp 26: Ciara Simonson. Plus, Kanye vs. Pete, Freckled-Face Killer, & Amazon MiningRelationship Counselor and Ordained Minister Ciara Simonson joins the show to talk about love and relationships!Today's Topics: Kanye vs Pete Davidson, Freckle-faced Killer Freed, Mining in the Amazon-------------------------------------Today's Sponsor: EutopianLights Candle Company. The Home of the Luxury Manifestation Candles. Use Code "Goal Getter" for 25% off your purchase of $45 or more. www.EutopianLights.co -------------------------------------Support the showPODZnetwork.com TLSShow.com
2022-03-221h 00
Breaking Into CybersecurityBreaking Into Cybersecurity w/ Ciara Simonson Discussing Impostor SyndromeCiara Simonson, M.Div., M.S. is an Imago Trained and Safe Conversations facilitator. She brings a heart of compassion, genuine care and empathic understanding in her counseling practice. Ciara’s approach to working with clients includes a combination of cognitive-behavioral theory and person-centered therapy. Reach out to her for a consultation at https://imagocenterdc.com/ciara-simonson/
About Breaking Into Cybersecurity: This series was created by Renee Small & ☁️ Christophe Foulon ☁️ to share stories of how the most recent cybersecurity professionals are breaking into the industry. Our special editions are us talking to experts in their fields and cyber guru...
2020-11-3049 min