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DEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #67 Learning to Love Ourselves as we AreSend us a textSo much of the pain and heartache surrounding church membership and mental illness is the guilt we feel when we don't have the capacity to serve. Our illness limits us in so many ways and when we are limited, we don't feel whole, complete or worthy. However, if we accept our limitations and work within them through the Lord, they can provide a unique perspective and understanding of our true selves and our value to the Lord.
2025-12-1518 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #7 To Be HealedSend us a textWhy would the Lord allow for an illness such as depression to continue? A discussion of what it means to be healed and the process healing within the context of gospel principles. Also a recounting of the author's experiences regarding healing, the power of the priesthood and the process that it takes to be healed.
2025-11-1620 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #17 To the LeadersSend us a textMental illness is more common among church members than most leadership would think and the leadership of a ward is most likely to encounter it on a regular basis. Sometimes everything about the illness is relegated to the LDS services black box. There are many good things that a leader can accomplish to aid the individual in their treatment and management of the illness. This podcast covers many of those things most important to leadership looking to better counsel with those who suffer.
2025-11-1419 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #279 Deafening Doubt in Depression-AnxietySend us a textDoubt is the enemy of faith and during depressive episodes the chemistry of the body pushes the individual to doubt everything from their worthiness to their own personality. Understanding this principle of depression can help to overcome serious issues both physically and spiritually during an episode.
2025-09-0119 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #1 What it is all about?Send us a textThis podcast is an introduction to living with depression as a Latter-day Saint and an introduction to the author of the podcast. The entire series is a personal look at living the gospel from the perspective of the author who has living with Bipolar Disorder throughout his life from teenage years through a mission, marriage and eight children. The first podcast is meant only to give an introduction to the subject and a brief intro to the author. The remaining podcasts will include discussions of the unique challenges to living the gospel with a m...
2025-06-1214 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #100 Hope!Send us a textHope is an interesting emotion. It lives in the present but is connected in almost every case to the future. Hope is critical to the person living with mental illness and yet is one of the emotions most subdued by symptoms of depression, anxiety and bipolar.
2021-10-0219 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #99 The Three Most Important WordsSend us a textWhat are the thee most important words when it comes to managing mental illness? They are I can't today. What happens to us when our capacities don't meet our expectations? How do we move forward when we have so little to give?
2021-09-2619 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #98 The Voices of Fear and DoubtSend us a textWhile the voices of fear and doubt are important to survival, they can be a difficult obstacle to those who suffer with mental illness and are working towards conversion and living the gospel more fully in their lives. What do we do when we feel these powerful emotions impeding our efforts to live the gospel with all our hearts?
2021-09-1922 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #97 Sex and Intimate RelationshipsSend us a textMental illness has always produced difficulties with sexuality from a significantly lowered libido to hypersexuality. Working through these difficulties within the law of chastity can be even more difficult but there Lord did not send us here to fail.
2021-09-1126 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #96 Sara & The Fiery Furnace of AfflictionSend us a textSometimes in life we meet someone whose story is almost unbelievable. Sara has experienced more life than most but it is not her dramatic story that is so remarkable. It is her testimony in spite of that story.
2021-09-0523 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #95 Tara and Finding HappinessSend us a textTara's story is one of perspective and finding happiness despite or perhaps even through a mental illness. Mental illness is not a death sentence and despite what the world might think one can still lead a happy life even while battling mental illness.
2021-08-2822 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #94 Missionary Service & Mental IllnessSend us a textMissionary Service and mental illness, why the Lord allows missionaries to return earlier than expected and what we can do to help.
2021-08-2217 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #93 The Miracle of AbigailSend us a textAbby is a wonderful vivacious person whose experiences in life have been exceptional in many ways. Abby is a walking miracle but the miracle that is most impactful is the one underneath the story. Her story of mental illness, persistence and patience with life while working through a traumatic brain injury is one of the most inspiring you will hear.
2021-08-1516 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #92 Returning to Sacred SpacesSend us a textSometimes we focus too heavily on our failures with mental illness. Today's story is about success of someone I knew a long time ago.
2021-08-0915 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #91 Loneliness & An InvitationSend us a textLoneliness is a common difficulty of mental illness. We experience it even when we have good friends and in rooms of people we know. But what is it about loneliness that is so powerful to our emotional systems.I also invite you to participate with me in this podcast. Tell your story. Help others who might find insights in your personal journey. Contact me at dtsocha@gmail.com or text me at 509-263-8316
2021-07-3117 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #90 AngelsSend us a textAngels have been part of the Lord's church since the days of Adam. They play an important role in our lives and especially when we suffer from mental illness.
2021-07-2321 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #89 What Will Your Story Be?Send us a textWe all write stories about ourselves in our minds, although those stories tend to be skewed and inaccurate. Writing your story or your perception of your self-worth and ability to attain celestial life is often a function of a perception of past events when it should rather be focus on our potential and the Lord's atonement. This podcast explains how we can change the story we tell ourselves.
2021-07-1722 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #88 Emotions & FeelingsSend us a textWe possess two sources for our emotions and feelings the mortal physical body and the spiritual body. Each motivates us in different ways. We interpret our emotions through what we feel. When mental illness strikes the mortal body and changes our emotional state, we find our spiritual motivational system saying one thing and our physical emotional system saying something quite opposite. This disconnect between the two is what causes us the pain and suffering. If we can come to recognize this, we can begin to better understand our illness and what we are feeli...
2021-07-0922 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #87 To Love - To Be LovedSend us a textLove is the most complex word and feeling in our mortal experience. Love is a subjective emotional state that directly relates to our experiences in pre-mortality and is one of the most powerful motivating forces in the human experience. However, for those who suffer the emotional experience of love can vary wildly and this often causes serious problems in relationships and life experience. Understanding this problem can in many ways provide for better more stable relationships and a better life outcome with the illness.
2021-07-0122 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #86 Returning to "Normal"Send us a textAs we return to our normal lives, whatever that might be, we are going to find that things are far more difficult than they were previously. Sometimes it will be new triggers and other times people. In the end, we will face a normal that is different from the one we knew, the one our mental illness knw.
2021-06-2615 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #85 Details & PrayerSend us a textIf the Lord is in the details of our lives, how do we include the details in our prayers, especially when it comes to daily chronic symptoms.
2021-06-1919 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #84 Mania and the MindSend us a textThe mind is one of the most studied and yet mysterious parts of the body. Mania is not often discussed in the world of mental illness but it presents serious problems for membership in the church when it takes hold of the brain. This episode discusses the brain and the reoccurring problems found when mania and the mortal brain collide.
2021-06-1226 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #83 Where Sticks and Stones Become Beams and BouldersSend us a textAnxiety and the combination of anxiety and depression cause serious disruptions in the lives of more than 20 percent of church membership. More often than not this form of mental illness leads to loneliness, isolation and becoming one of the lost sheep. Anxiety magnifies the negative and impedes a persons ability to develop relationships, listen to the Spirit and accomplish many of the necessary functions of membership related to ministering and preaching the gospel.
2021-06-0531 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #82 Balm of GileadSend us a textWhat does it mean to be healed? What should you expect as part of a healing process? Healing requires more than just symptom relief, it requires and change of perspective from a destination of healing to a process of healing.
2021-05-2923 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #81 The Trouble with SinSend us a textSin is such a difficult thing with mental illness. When you are in the midst of an episode everything can feel like sin. How do we work through feelings of sin when there is no sin? How do we even define sin when we are in the midst of an episode?
2021-05-2224 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #79 A World Between Part I - Medication & Treatment - Intermittent/ Temporary Mental IllnessSend us a textThis episode is Part I of a two part series discussing mild to moderate and temporary mental illness. Temporary or mild mental illness is one of the most common illnesses in the US and affects more than 30-40 million people yet it is the least diagnosed and treated, although it does cause serious problems that untreated can induce serious health consequences.
2021-05-1623 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #80 A World Between Part II - Medication & TreatmentSend us a textThis episode is Part II of a two part series discussing mild to moderate and temporary mental illness. Temporary or mild mental illness is one of the most common illnesses in the US and affects more than 30-40 million people yet it is the least diagnosed and treated, although it does cause serious problems that untreated can induce serious health consequences.
2021-05-1618 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #78 That Moment of TruthSend us a textWhat will judgement day be like? How do we know if we are doing or becoming enough? What will that moment of truth entail? Sometimes we worry too much about the wrong things and judgment tends to be one of them.
2021-05-0826 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #77 What is Real?! The Trial of TestimonySend us a textWhat comprises our reality? Why do we accept useful illusions in our lives? How does the brain create reality for us personally? How does mental illness play into our personal reality? Those questions and more our answered in this week's episode.
2021-04-3022 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #76 A Healthy Mental StateSend us a textWhat does it mean to be mentally and emotionally healthy? Can it be done without being at least reasonably healthy spiritually? More importantly what does a healthy mental and emotional state look like for those who suffer with mental illness?
2021-04-2432 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #75 PainSend us a textWhat is pain? Why does it motivate us? Is there any relation to physical pain and emotional or mental pain? Why do we suffer pain and what is its purpose?
2021-04-1529 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #74 The Art of MaskingSend us a text Have you ever had a loved one attempt suicide or involve themselves in other self harm activities and you had no idea? Have you ever wondered why someone with a mental illness can look so normal? The answer is masking and we are very good at it.
2021-04-1026 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #73 The Power of the PositiveSend us a textMental Illness takes its toll on our future. Our future is most often perceived through our present. When that present is anxiety or depression, the future is often viewed through a dark lens. This episode discusses the power of positive experiences and lightening and brightening the future when everything seems hopeless.
2021-04-0327 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #72 YouSend us a textYou Matter to the Lord.
2021-03-2807 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #71 Physical Weaknesses & Spiritual DisabilitiesSend us a textThe Lord does not give spiritual weaknesses but he does bless us with physical, mental and environmental weaknesses. He gives us these weaknesses that in the end we might qualify for eternal life. While in the difficult moments it might not seem that celestial changes are taking place, but spiritually if we rely upon the Lord and his mercy. The fiery trial that is mental illness can be an exalting experience.
2021-03-2021 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #70 - Into the Rabbit Hole - Adult Anxiety DisorderSend us a textWhile we all deal with anxiety in our lives, there is a significant difference between nervousness giving a talk a church and the paralyzing effects of Anxiety Disorder. The disorder can and does invade every portion of a person's life and can cause significant concerns in church life and experience. This episode is a discussion of those concerns and how they affect those who suffer in silence.
2021-03-1329 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #69 - Lessons in Bias and StigmaSend us a textEveryone who has ever experienced mental illness and desires to discuss it with someone who has not, faces the inevitable media and social biases common to our society. This episode discusses those biases and some questions we should ask as we begin to think about who we should tell, why we tell them and when we should tell them.
2021-03-0523 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #68 Abuse - Of Millstones & Mercy - Mental Illness with CauseSend us a textThere are many reason why we pass through bouts of mental illness. One of the more difficult external causes is abuse. Abuse can come in many forms and almost everyone is affected by it at one time or another in their lives. Mental Illness often flows about of abuse as a direct cause and for healing to begin and mental illness to be removed, the abused needs to be addressed by the victim and the Lord.
2021-02-2724 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #66 The Heart of the MatterSend us a textSometimes difficult discussions need to take place. Suicide is one of those discussions. How do you talk about it? What can you do to help someone? This podcast talks about this difficult discussion and what one can do to discuss it with someone and how to help.
2021-02-1418 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #65 A Fireside ChatSend us a textThis podcast is a little different from those previously done. It is done in the form of what might be termed a fireside without and audience. The intent is to provide leaders, families and individuals the opportunity to talk about mental illness and the effects on the lives of those who suffer. It also discusses the ways that we can help those who are suffering.
2021-02-0724 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #64 Coping Mechanisms & You Are EnoughSend us a textNo matter how hard we try and work to management our mental illness, life happens and it is going to bring with it some of those symptoms that breakout of the best management practices. If we plan for these outbreaks and episodes and use effective coping mechanisms we can gain a far greater control over our illness and life in general. We also need to understand our capacities and when we have done enough for the Lord.
2021-01-3023 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #63 - A World Between (Temporary & Intermittent Mental Illness)Send us a textMental illness comes in many varieties and one of the most common is the temporary form. However, temporary doesn't mean its not problematic. Temporary mental illness actually accounts for many issues both in and out of the church.
2021-01-2425 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #62 It's PersonalSend us a textSometimes in life we are going to need to break out of our shell and talk to someone about or mental illness. The decision to do so is very personal and there are many considerations you might want to think about before you do.
2021-01-1624 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #61 Lines, Precepts & Small MomentsSend us a textWe know that the Lord teaches us line upon line and in small moments. However, that knowledge can come in many ways and that might include mental illness.
2021-01-0918 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #60 Looking Back and Changing HabitsSend us a textWhy is it so difficult to change habits and routines? Why are we so unsuccessful when it comes to New Years Resolutions? Why do my routines and habits change when I have an episode? Our brains are unique in many ways and understanding how and why the brain creates habits is critically important to changing them and understanding the changes that happen in our mental illness lives.
2021-01-0123 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #59 That Time of YearSend us a textThis year has definitely been one of reflection and trying to understand the whys.
2020-12-2515 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #58 Burdens Part IISend us a textThis episode is a continuation of the previous episode. Mental illness complicates burdens that have been perpetrated against us by others. Innocent victims can feel victimized twice when mental illness descends upon an already broken heart. How do we move forward when we have become the victim of the perpetrator and of the mental illness that ensues?
2020-12-2024 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #57 BurdensSend us a textWe all have burdens in our lives ones we can control and those we cannot. This episode is about those we cannot.
2020-12-1620 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #56 Repentance. It's a ProcessSend us a textRepentance from the perspective of a change of nature can be a very difficult problem for someone who is dealing with the emotional realities of a mental illness. This episode provides for a perspective of repentance through the eyes of someone who has experienced it and understands those difficulties.
2020-12-0518 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #55 Anxiety Disorders & Teenage Life - Part 2Send us a textAnxiety creates all kinds of difficulties in our spiritual lives. This episode talks about the three most important ones and how one can overcome some of those major difficulties when you suffer with anxiety disorders.
2020-11-3024 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #54 Anxiety Disorders & Teenage Life - Part 1Send us a textAnxiety occurs in all of us but sometimes the protective defense system of the body goes awry and long term anxiety takes hold of ones life. While this can happen at any time in one's life, it is most often felt during the teenage years, when the complexities of the mind are developing. This podcast and the following one discuss anxiety and its affects upon teenage life.
2020-11-2323 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #53 Understanding & Pre-mortalitySend us a textSometimes we just need some understanding!
2020-11-1319 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #52 The Light in the Darkened TunnelSend us a textObtaining a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and his atonement can be a daunting task when afflicted with a mental illness. This podcast talks about my own experience with obtaining a testimony and how I found the method by which the Lord could speak to me despite my illness.
2020-11-0522 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #51 Adult Onset Mental IllnessSend us a textStatistics show that the odds of mental illness in adults is somewhere between 20-25%. It is by far one of the most common illnesses that occurs in adults and yet we speak so little about it. How do we deal with mental illness as members of the Lord's church when it comes upon us later in life?
2020-10-2529 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #50 Teenage Bipolar, Depression & AnxietySend us a textTeenage emergence of mental illness is one of the most baffling, frustrating experiences of life. This episode seeks to simply help those suffering and those who love them to know that they are not alone.
2020-10-1922 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #49 Childhood AnxietySend us a textChildhood anxiety is probably one of the more difficult, frustrating and exhausting issues that a parent can face. This episode seeks to help the parent who is struggling with the moderate to severe form of this problem and illness.
2020-10-1421 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #48 Why Mortality and IllnessSend us a textSometimes in life the more simple question of why do I have this illness must be superseded by the larger questions of why mortality. What is it about this particular experience that is so needed in our lives. Does mortality even make sense given the grave consequences of judgement? What is it about living in a degenerative, weakened body that is so important? This is more than why are we here. It is about why mortality.
2020-10-1120 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #47 In the Grasp of LuciferSend us a textWhen mental illness rages and the feelings of hopeless despair set in, it can feel as though Lucifer has walked right through our front door. While it is probably not true that Lucifer has gained greater access, he does take advantage of our weakened state. The intent of this episode is to bring some understanding and hopefully help those who have and do experience this problem.
2020-10-0718 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #46 - 7 Spiritual Rules of the RoadSend us a textSpiritual development can be a difficult task when you add emotional and mental illness to the mix. This podcast explains my 7 personal rules of the road when it comes to spiritual development. Enjoy!
2020-09-3019 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode # 45 Suicide Part II (Bonus Episode)Send us a textSuicide is a complex issue many of us would prefer to tuck into the corners of our lives and never touch. In many circles including church ones, the subject is taboo. The reality is that more people have thought about it than you might expect and that includes many members of the church.
2020-09-2020 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #44 Murmuring, Complaint & Honest PrayerSend us a textMental illness is fertile ground for murmuring and complaints. It can be one of the more difficult problems in the life of one who is suffering. This episode explores what it is to murmur and complain and what it is to have an honest conversation with the Lord.
2020-09-1818 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #43 Hope.?!Send us a textHope has rarely been a part of my mental illness experience and I suppose that it is the same for most who suffer. Today's episode is about how hope is and can be a real part of the mental illness trial.
2020-09-1217 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #42 How Do I Know? If I have a Mental IllnessSend us a textSometimes for those who are afflicted it is difficult to see the forest through the trees meaning that we are our own worst enemy when it comes to self-diagnosis and mental illness. This episode covers some of those things you should consider when you consider this question.
2020-09-0324 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #41 Sexuality, Intimacy and Mental IllnessSend us a textHuman sexuality and mental illness have always had a tenuous relationship. Today's discussion talk about several issues associated with sexuality and mental illness.
2020-08-2919 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #40 - 10 Rules for the Road of Mental IllnessSend us a textOne of the more difficult problems with mental illness is that we still have to live life and make decisions when the illness overwhelms us. Making decisions when bipolar high, depression low or anxiety paralyzed can cause serious problems in our lives. I have found that having a set of rules prepared for those moments is critical to successfully navigating troubled waters. This episode discusses the ten rules I use to navigate mental illness life.
2020-08-1820 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #39 Success & FailureSend us a textWhat does it mean to live Successfully with a mental illness? How can someone determine if they are succeeding or failing? This podcast explores success from the perspective of a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and mental illness.
2020-08-0922 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #38 Faith and the Five Talent PersonSend us a textThis episode describes the difficulty of faith in association with a mental illness. Faith, motivation, determination, whatever you call it is the force that causes us to act. Mental illness directly affects the faith of those suffering its affects. Sometimes it is enough to be a five talent person with a significant weakness granted by the Lord rather than a ten talent person without a weakness.
2020-08-0120 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #37 Self-Doubt - Self-WorthSend us a textOne of the major concerns and emotional difficulties one has to overcome with mental illness is self-doubt. Measuring one's self-worth in this world can be confusing and frustrating to almost everyone, but to have the added negative pressure of mental illness it can become almost impossible. While the church provides a somewhat more forgiving social group, ones value still must come from their relationship with deity. This podcasts discusses both the problem and some helpful insights.
2020-07-2621 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #36 - Gospel Living - In or OutSend us a textThis episode discusses the advantages to being a member of the church and having a mental illness. Many individuals do not see the church as and advantage to the management of mental illness. However, the truth is that the church provides one of the best environments, social networks, protection and access to powerful spiritual and physical aids one can have. Certain difficulties do exist for members suffering with mental illness but the blessings of living within the gospel far outweigh the loneliness of being outside.
2020-07-1819 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #35 Addiction - Substance Abuse DisorderSend us a textIn this episode, the author discusses addiction from the perspective of substance abuse disorders, mental illness and the church. About 50% of those who suffer from mental illness will also suffer from a substance abuse disorder. Understanding addiction and its role within mental illness is critical to the successful management of both disorders.
2020-07-1126 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #34 Hearing the Lord Through Mental IllnessSend us a textAs a member of the church I always found it difficult to apply doctrines of the church, specifically personal revelation and doctrines of repentance and happiness to mental illness. I often felt alone and without any suggestions or examples as to how to best navigate the world of mental illness within the boundaries of the church. This episode details the difficulties most of us living with the doctrine of the church and applying those to mental illness. It also provides experiences and suggestions as how to best navigate the doctrine of the church and...
2020-07-0225 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #33 Loneliness & Isolation - The Need for ConnectednessSend us a textThis episode explores our need for deep connected relationships and the difficulties associated with development of these charitable relationships for those who suffer with mental illness. The episode also details the detrimental health effects associated with isolation and loneliness and the overall need of society to address mental health issues.
2020-06-2722 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #32 Survival ModeSend us a textSometimes mental illness gets the best of us and we end up in survival mode. The author discusses various concerns mentally, spiritually and physically when we are in this mode and how to avoid the terrible effects of short term relief found in world. There should be no shame, blame or fame in survival mode.
2020-06-2019 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #31 Perfection Addiction - Toxic Perfectionism & Mental IllnessSend us a textDue to the nature of mental illness, those who suffer have a tendency to rely less upon their feelings and emotions and more upon outward rational cues regarding our standing spiritually, personally and in our careers. However, the nature of evaluating outward evidences of spiritual and personal attainment without the accompanying understanding and change of nature can cause serious issues in our lives and stunt our eternal progression. This episode is a discussion of those issues and how we can make the necessary changes to avoid the pathway and toxicity of chasing outward pe...
2020-06-1323 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #29 Personal Questions - Spiritual ConcernsSend us a textThis episode includes questions received by the author regarding spiritual concerns and mental illness. The first four questions deal with mental illness issues surrounding; Callings and Service, Patriarchal Blessings, Healing of Illness, and the Why of Trials. The final question discusses the authors experiences with Medications.
2020-06-0621 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #30 Forgiving OneselfSend us a textThe author discusses the difficulties associate with forgiving oneself of actions that occurred during mental illness episodes and how to overcome some of the negative thinking patterns that emerge.
2020-06-0614 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSPodcast #28 Isolation Depression & Anxiety - Bonus PodcastSend us a textThe author discusses the effects of isolation on mental illness both from the perspective of the clinically depressed and those who are suffering similar temporary effects due to the pandemic. The intent is to help identify those who might be suffering due to social isolation and to provided for added support and understanding.
2020-05-3118 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #26-1 Q & A Personal Questions with the HostSend us a textIn this episode the Host Damon Socha provides personal answers to questions about the illness. The intent is to provide the listener with experiences and understanding that might resonate in their own lives and provide a measure of understanding and help. The questions answered are about;When the host first understood he had a mental illness?Church activity?Suicide and thoughts of suicide?Who did he tell about the illness?
2020-05-2920 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode 27 Missionary Service Person QuestionsSend us a textIn this episode the Host Damon Socha provides personal answers to questions about the illness based on his missionary service to Argentina. How did having an undiagnosed mental illness affect your mission?How did you remain on your mission with the severe symptoms?Suggestions for those who still want to serve but have diagnosed mental illness?What happens if the mental illness shows up on my mission?
2020-05-2916 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #24 Counseling & Therapy - The Brain TrainersSend us a textThis episode describes counseling from the patients perspective and the significant role it plays in the treatment of mental illness. The episode details what to expect from counseling what types of things the counselors will ask and the critical importance of using counselors to help retrain the brain.
2020-05-1624 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #23 Happiness Finding it & Keeping itSend us a textThis episode explores the idea of happiness and what it means to be happy and at peace with ones life. Mental illness can and often does cause us to focus sharply on obtaining a measure of peace and happiness. Often we are happier and more at peace that we really know. The author explores why this is the case.
2020-05-1319 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #22 Mania - Bulletproof and BlindSend us a textThis episode discusses the opposing side of bipolarity, mania. The difficulties associated with mania including those that most affect church membership. The symptoms of mania is one of the main reasons individuals with this mental illness so often leave their church covenants. It is also the main cause for suicide among those who suffer with bipolarity.
2020-05-0823 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #21 Mental Illness & Accessing the Atoning Power of Jesus ChristSend us a textThis episode discusses the atonement of Jesus Christ as a powerful influence in the lives of those dealing with mental illness. It discusses how to access the Powers of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and what the Savior accomplished in the Garden that allowed him to become the perfect Judge. For those suffering with Depression & Bipolar the podcast is meant to provide hope, healing and the power to overcome through the Savior's atoning power.
2020-05-0322 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #20 The Many Faces of Depression - Same Sex AttractionSend us a textThis episode covers the idea that depression and anxiety and their attending illnesses are very person. Mental illness is a very individual illness and manifests in many different ways. Same-sex attraction is particularly vulnerable within church culture to depression and anxiety and the author discusses the manner in which both the individual and those around them can view it with compassion and understanding.
2020-04-2716 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #19 Why me? Why Suffering? Why Not?Send us a textWhy must suffering occur especially the suffering of mental illness? Could it be that there is a purpose and design to it? Could it actually be a gift rather than a curse? The podcast explores the authors insights to this question and others regarding why so many are allowed to suffer.
2020-04-2520 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #18 Anxiety Behind Closed DoorsSend us a textThis podcast explores anxiety from the perspective of a member of the church. Anxiety as an illness is often disregarded and relegated to the corners of the mental health world. The intent is to help those who suffer explain the illness to others and how those who see another suffer can help.
2020-04-1520 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #16 Music and Media - Symptom & TreatmentSend us a textThis podcast discusses music and media as both a symptom of the illness and also a good option for treatment. Music has great power to influence our bodies and minds and can be very beneficial to someone who is suffering. The podcast also discusses that not all and media is good for the disease and that monitoring the types of media consumed is incredibly important to effective management and treatment. Specific concerns regarding music and media defined as pornography are noted and discussed in this issue. There is no explicit content simply a disc...
2020-04-0816 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #15 MedicationSend us a textThrough this podcast the author discusses medication in all forms. The podcast addresses the difficult issues of self-medication as well as prescription and natural forms. The author uses his own experiences with medications as a format to discuss benefits, side effects and the idea that everyone with a mental illness medicates in some form. The intent is simply to provide the listener with a perspective with which to view medication and by which treatment decisions.
2020-04-0121 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #14 Depression & Bipolar What to Expect During Treatment & Recovery Part II The AffectedSend us a textThis podcast is a continuance of the previous podcast that discusses important aspects of treatment and recovery of the disease. The portion of the podcast talks specifically about what those who are supporting the afflicted should expect during treatment and how best to help them during the process. The podcast also notes some pitfalls of the treatment process and how best to address them.
2020-03-2822 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #13 Depression & Bipolar What to expect during treatment & recovery Part I The AfflictedSend us a textIn this episode, the author describes many of the things you should expect once you begin to treat the illness. Much of the discussion is from his own life with added insights. The treatment process can be daunting to anyone trying to work through their challenges. This podcast should provide some insight into those things which would be most helpful to know and understand from the perspective of those afflicted with the disease.
2020-03-2224 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #11 The Power of Relationship Part 1 Parent/ChildSend us a textThis episode dives deeper into the parent-child relationship as to the effects of mental illness upon the relationship and how to identify mental illness, specifically depression in the relationship. The episode also covers some of the difficulties that occur in the relationship as it relates to depression especially in preteens and teenagers.
2020-03-1520 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #12 The Power of Relationship Part 2 Spouse & Significant othersSend us a textThis episode dives deeper into the Spouse-Companionship relationship and the difficulties these types of relationships face when one of the two individuals is afflicted with depression. Within the context of the difficulties the author discusses some ideas that can be helpful to the maintenance of the relationship with the illness.
2020-03-1520 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #10 Hidden Among UsSend us a textThis episode delves into the hidden nature of depression among society in general but more specifically within the church and the reasons why it remains so hidden. The episode covers cultural traditions both in and outside of the church and how they have affected the hidden nature of the disease.
2020-03-0724 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #9 Spiritual Light & Darkness - Spirituality & DepressionSend us a textIn this episode the author details the nature of spirituality and how depression overcomes and negatively affects spiritual development. Within the context of spiritual development, the author provides helpful insights to those living with the disease as to how to receive personal revelation and maintain testimony during difficult days.
2020-02-2928 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #8 How Can I Help? Mental Illness SupportSend us a textIn this episode the author explains ways in which we can approach helping those afflicted with depression and bipolar. The explanation includes why the disease is so difficult to self-diagnose and the effects it has on spiritual concerns. Within the context, the author gives helpful considerations for those individuals helping their children, friend or spouse return to the gospel after diagnosis and help has been accomplished.
2020-02-2229 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #6 Full-Time Missionary Service and Mental IllnessSend us a textIn this episode the author discusses the difficulties associate with with full-time missionary proselyting service and why the Lord would allow someone to return home early. It explores the major questions as to why the Lord would allow mental illness to continue rather than healing it. Why he would allow someone to continue to suffer with the disease and issues of faith to be healed and faith not to be healed.
2020-02-1431 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #5 TreatmentSend us a textAn episode about treatment of Depression from a more experiential perspective. The episode discusses things the author has learned about treatment. Those things to avoid and those things that help from a spiritual perspective.
2020-02-1220 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #3 Where is my Testimony? Church is Hell and Depression Feels like SinSend us a textA discussion of the effects of depression on the normal activities of church life specifically those events that are more outward such as church attendance. The narrative then turns to the lasting effects upon a testimony of the truthfulness of the doctrines and what you can do to maintain a testimony when depression strikes at the soul.
2020-02-0123 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #4 SuicideSend us a textA discussion of suicide from experience and from the heart. This podcast is meant to be a meaningful look at suicide from the perspective of a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It includes a personal experience, thoughts and reflections that the author has accumulated over time. It also includes a meaningful discussion of talk about suicide with a friend or loved one.
2020-02-0122 minDEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDSEpisode #2 Why is living the gospel so difficult?Send us a text"Why is living the gospel so difficult?" is an exploration of the difficulties surrounding the basic principles of church attendance, personal revelation and what someone who is suffering can do about it. It is a personal and experiential explanation of many of the difficulties one who is suffering depression faces while trying to live gospel principles within the demanding religious environment of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The intent is aid those suffering with depression to better understand how to perceive and live the gospel within the limitations of the di...
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