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CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health178 - Starting the Year SlowRobert and Holly talk about starting off a new year slowly (6:23): why it might be important (7:32), some practical ideas for being proactive (13:23), and some tools to keep for along the way (27:08).Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Ruth Haley Barton’s Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest: From Sabbath to Sabbatical and Back Again- CXMH ep. 57 - Why We Need Better Sleep (& How to Get It) (feat. Dr. Michael Scullin)Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook!Connect with Robert on his...
2024-02-2643 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health177 - Dementia, Memory Ministry, & Informed Compassion (feat. Mary McDaniel Cail)Content warning: this episode contains mentions of suicide, miscarriage, and loss.This week we’re joined by Dr. Mary Cail, author of Dementia and the Church: Memory, Care, and Inclusion and Alzheimer's: A Crash Course for Friends and Relatives. She explains why the church’s role can be so important in caring for those impacted by dementia, some basic steps to start in memory ministry, and why ‘informed compassion’ is so important.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- CXMH ep. 142 - People Living With Dementia and Their C...
2023-12-1134 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health176 - Integrating Behavioral Health into Primary Care (feat. Dr. Becky Bell Scott)This week Dr. Becky Bell Scott joins us to talk about integrating behavioral health into primary care settings. Dr. Scott is the Program Director for Social Work in Primary Care Programs at Baylor University.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health- Collaborative Family Healthcare Association- the Behavioral Health Consultant Certificate Course that Dr. Scott teaches- Trauma-Focused CBT Certification program- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)- the Unified Protocol Institute...
2023-11-1300 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health175 - Moving Into Healthier Paradigms (feat. Aurelia Dávila Pratt)This week we’re joined by Aureila Dávila Pratt: pastor, social work graduate, and author of A Brown Girl's Epiphany: Reclaim Your Intuition and Step into Your Power. We talk about stepping out of harmful paradigms and stepping into helpful ones.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- CXMH ep. 41 - Putting the Revolution Back In Racial Reconciliation (feat. Austin Channing Brown)- CXMH ep. 129 - Healing Our Internal World, Spiritual Practices, & Moving Beyond Empire Theology (feat. Lisa Colón DeLay)Connect with...
2023-10-2332 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health174 - 3 Ways to Change How We Understand Adolescents (feat. Robert Vore)This week, Holly interviews Robert! We talk about how we define adolescence, why it’s such an important time of life, and three specific shifts in our understanding that can be helpful when working with adolescents. This one’s for the parents, teachers, youth workers, therapists, and more!Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Age Of Opportunity: Lessons from the New Science of Adolescence by Laurence Steinberg- Inventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain by Sarah-Jayne Blakemore- Books by Dr. Lisa Damou...
2023-10-1646 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health173 - The Science of the Good Samaritan (feat. Dr. Emily Smith)Our favorite epidemiologist, Dr. Emily Smith, returns to the show this week for the first time since November 2020! She talks with us about her new book, The Science of the Good Samaritan: Thinking Bigger about Loving Our Neighbors.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- CXMH ep. 116 - Loving Your Neighbor During a Pandemic (feat. Dr. Emily Smith)Connect with Dr. Smith on her SubStack, on Facebook, on Instagram, or buy her new book The Science of the Good Samaritan: Thinking Bigger about Loving Our N...
2023-10-1041 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health172 - Sacredness in Every Season (feat. Kayla Craig)This week Kayla Craig returns (having previously been on episode 134) to talk about her new book, Every Season Sacred: Reflections, Prayers, and Invitations to Nourish Your Soul and Nurture Your Family throughout the Year . We talk about praying with your kids, finding what works, how seasons shape us, and more. Kayla is the creator of Liturgies for Parents.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- CXMH ep. 134 - Prayers & Liturgies for Parents (feat. Kayla Craig)- the free resources Kayla is giving CXMH listeners, including conversation cards, sample c...
2023-10-0232 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health171 - Creativity, Recovering from Burnout, & Joy-Based Education (feat. Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez)To kick off season 8, we’re joined by Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez. Dr. Estevez talks to us about using creativity to reconnect with spirituality, recovering from burnout, and why inspiration should replace shame as the basis of education. Dr. Estevez is a professional oboist, founder of The Artists Joy, and author of The Artist's Joy: A Guide to Getting Unstuck, Embracing Imperfection, and Loving Your Creative Life.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron - Artis...
2023-09-2500 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthSeason 8 Is Here!Robert and Holly return to kick off Season 8 of CXMH!Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- CXMH ep. Recast - Getting the Rest You Actually Need (feat. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith)- CXMH ep. 168 - Our Teens are Sleep-Deprived (& It's Hurting Their Mental Health) (feat. Lisa L. Lewis)- CXMH ep. 169 - Enneagram Stances, Balance, & Moving Towards Wholeness (feat. Suzanne Stabile)- CXMH ep. 163 - Mr. Rogers, Hospital Chaplaincy, & Living as a Holistic Story (feat. Rick Lee James)- CXMH ep. 166 - H...
2023-09-1931 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthSummer 2023! // Season 7 FinaleWe (Robert & Holly) reflect on Season 7, what we’ve learned over the past year (from the show and our lives), and look ahead to the summer.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Check out all the episodes from Season 7 and beyond on our episodes page!- specific episodes we mention (in order of mention):- CXMH ep. 170 - Felt Safety, Honoring Our Needs, & the Flow of Strength (feat. Aundi Kolber)- CXMH ep. 162 - Celebrating One Year of The Soul of the Helper (fea...
2023-05-1536 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health170 - Felt Safety, Honoring Our Needs, & the Flow of Strength (feat. Aundi Kolber)We’re closing out Season 7 with one of our favorite people! Therapist and author Aundi Kolber is back to talk about her new book, Strong like Water: Finding the Freedom, Safety, and Compassion to Move through Hard Things--and Experience True Flourishing. We talk about why feeling safe matters, what our window of tolerance is, how the idea of our container can help, and how to navigate those things by trying softer.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Aundi’s first book, Try Softer: A Fresh Approach to Move Us out...
2023-05-0859 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health169 - Enneagram Stances, Balance, & Moving Towards Wholeness (feat. Suzanne Stabile)This week we’re joined by the one and only Enneagram Godmother, Suzanne Stabile! Suzanne is one of the most renowned experts on the Enneagram, as well as being the author/co-author of books such as The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery, The Path Between Us: An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships, and her latest: The Journey Toward Wholeness: Enneagram Wisdom for Stress, Balance, and Transformation. She talks with us about what stances are, how understanding those leads us to transformation, and suggests spiritual practices that can help us find balance & wholeness....
2023-05-011h 05
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health168 - Our Teens are Sleep-Deprived (& It's Hurting Their Mental Health) (feat. Lisa L. Lewis)Studies show that when our teenagers get adequate sleep, it has huge impacts. From grades to safety to mental health, adolescents need more sleep then other ages. Unfortunately, the majority of adolescents in the United States aren’t getting enough sleep (and it’s usually because of school start times).This week we’re joined by Lisa L. Lewis, author of The Sleep-Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired, and How Parents and Schools Can Help Them Thrive. She talks with us about how much sleep adolescents need, how we can help make changes from our houses...
2023-04-2441 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health167 - Christian Mindfulness (feat. Dr. Regina Chow Trammel)This week we’re joined by Regina Chow Trammel, co-author of A Counselor's Guide to Christian Mindfulness: Engaging the Mind, Body, and Soul in Biblical Practices and Therapies. She teaches us about the basics of mindfulness, how it can help, how it can work with Christian spirituality, and some practical tips for when mindfulness is hard.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Dr. Trammel’s Ted Talk: ‘Using Mindfulness to Deal with Everyday Pressures’Connect with Regina on her website, on Instagram, on her faculty p...
2023-04-1742 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health166 - Humility in a Narcissistic World (feat. Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren)This week we’re joined by Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren, the author of Humble: Free Yourself from the Traps of a Narcissistic World. Daryl teaches us about different types of humility, how it can impact us & those around us, and how to cultivate humility in a world that’s increasingly narcissistic.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- CXMH ep. 103 - How We Move Through Suffering (feat. Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren & Sara Showalter Van Tongeren)Connect with Daryl on his website, on Instagram, on Twitter, or bu...
2023-04-1000 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health165 - Trauma-Informed Preaching (feat. Dr. Sarah Travis)Today we’re joined by Rev. Dr. Sarah Travis, the author of Unspeakable: Preaching and Trauma-Informed Theology. She talks about what trauma-informed theology means, how that can shape preaching, and why preaching matters in the context of trauma. Dr. Travis teaches preaching at the University of Toronto and is also the author of Decolonizing Preaching: Decolonizing Preaching The Pulpit as Postcolonial Space and Metamorphosis: Preaching after Christendom.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- CXMH ep. 91 - Spiritual Bypassing (feat. Dr. Jesse Fox)- CXMH ep. 50 - Preaching Abo...
2023-04-0340 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health164 - Self-Harm: Compassionate Understanding & Healing (feat. Dr. Janis Whitlock)Content warning: discussion of self-harm, suicide, and related topics.This week we’re joined by Dr. Janis Whitlock, one of the authors of Healing Self-Injury: A Compassionate Guide for Parents and Other Loved Ones. Dr. Whitlock talks about what self-injury is (2:46), how it differs from suicidal actions (3:47), ways self-harm can happen (4:59), current rates/trends (6:07), how self-harm works (8:18), first steps when helping someone (13:50), and much more.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- get information about the forthcoming book The Oxford Handbook of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury- Hea...
2023-03-2743 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthRecast - Getting the Rest You Actually Need (feat. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith)This week we’re rebroadcasting our interview from 2019 with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith about different types of rest. Original show notes:- - -Have you ever wondered why you’re still tired if you’re getting enough sleep? How do we know if we’re actually even resting? Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith stops by the show to tell us about 7 different types of rest and how to make sure we’re actually restoring what we’re pouring out.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Dr. Dalton-Smith’s quiz to deter...
2023-03-2044 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health163 - Mr. Rogers, Hospital Chaplaincy, & Living as a Holistic Story (feat. Rick Lee James)We’re joined this week by Rick Lee James. Rick is a musician and worship leader, as well as running the biggest Mr. Rogers quotes account on Twitter, hosting a few podcasts, and is currently in a hospital chaplaincy program. We talk about all of those things, and how they interweave despite seemingly like separate areas of his life.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers by Amy Hollingsworth- CXMH ep. 143 - Seeing the Sacred in Ourselves & Each Other (feat. Dr. Hol...
2023-03-1300 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health162 - Celebrating One Year of The Soul of the Helper (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler)This week we celebrate that Holly’s book, The Soul of The Helper, has been out for over a year! She reflects on the past year and answers some Q&As that she’s gotten since the book released. At the end, she shares an excerpt from the book chosen specifically for the CXMH audience as well as an exclusive reflection & unpacking of the excerpt.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- buy The Soul of the Helper: Seven Stages to Seeing the Sacred Within Yourself So You Can See It i...
2023-03-0647 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthRecast - Black Mental Wellness, the Black Church, & Public Health (feat. Brandon Johnson)This week, we’re recasting our interview from early 2021 with Brandon Johnson. The original show note is below:---Content warning: in this episode we talk about suicideThis week we’re joined by Brandon Johnson, public health expert and creator of The Black Mental Wellness Lounge. We talk about why conversations specific to black mental health matter (including suicide prevention), how a public health lens helps, and the role that the black church can play. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about famous people from their hometowns.Thin...
2023-02-2744 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health161 - Vulnerability vs. Exploitation & How We Find Our Self-Worth (feat. Eryn Eddy)This week we’re joined by Eryn Eddy, founder of So Worth Loving! We talk about sharing our stories, when that can be unhealthy, navigating burnout & divorce, healing, and how we can find our self-worth along the journey. Eryn is also the author of So Worth Loving: How Discovering Your True Value Changes Everything.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Waiting to be Wanted: A Stepmom's Guide to Loving Before Being Loved by Cheryl ShumakeConnect with Eryn on Instagram or Twitter. Connect with So...
2023-02-1350 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health160 - Letting Go & Finding Joy (feat. Kevin Sweeney)This week we’re joined by Kevin Sweeney to talk about letting go, and how that can change both our internal & external lives. We also talk about mysticism, mushrooms, and weird interactions at the airport. Kevin is the author of The Joy of Letting Go: How One Thing Has the Power to Change Everything.Connect with Kevin on Instagram or buy his books on Amazon. Listen to ‘The Church Needs Therapy’ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook!Connect with Robert on his website, Twitte...
2023-02-0659 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health159 - Creativity, Faith & Mental Health (feat. Stephen Roach)In our first interview for Season 7, we’re joined by Stephen Roach. Stephen talks to us about creativity, faith, mental health, and how all of those things intersect.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Makers & Mystics S9 E02: The Soul of The Helper with Holly Oxhandler- Stephen’s book Naming the Animals: An Invitation to Creativity- CXMH ep. 80 - Music & Ministry (feat. Rivers & Robots)- CXMH ep. 122 - How Writing Can Shape Your Past, Present, & Future (feat. Allison Fallon)- Fai...
2023-01-3053 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthWe're Back! // Welcome to Season 7.After taking the fall off, we’re back and excited to kick off Season 7! In this episode, we talk about why we paused the show and where we go from here.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest: From Sabbath to Sabbatical and Back Again by Ruth Haley BartonConnect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinte...
2023-01-2325 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthSummer 2022! // Season 6 FinaleRobert and Holly reflect on Season 6 and look toward the summer break from the show.Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.Ways to support CXMH:- make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like submitting questions for upcoming interviews, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more!- give a one-time gift using PayPal- Buy book...
2022-05-2439 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthBonus! "Witness" by Morgan Harper NicholsMorgan Harper Nichols reading her poem “Witness.” This clip is from our recent episode, 158 - Peace as a Practice (feat. Morgan Harper Nichols).Connect with Morgan on her website, on Instagram, on Twitter, on Pinterest, or on Facebook. Buy Peace Is a Practice: An Invitation to Breathe Deep and Find a New Rhythm for Life on Amazon.Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pin...
2022-05-1800 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health158 - Peace as a Practice (feat. Morgan Harper Nichols)For our last interview of Season 6, we’re excited to have the return of Morgan Harper Nichols! She talks to us about her recent autism diagnosis, how viewing peace as a practice is helpful, and some ways to engage in that practice. Morgan is an artist, a poet, and the author of Peace Is a Practice: An Invitation to Breathe Deep and Find a New Rhythm for Life.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- CXMH ep. 138 - Autism, Faith, & the Gifts of Neurodiversity (feat. Daniel Bowman Jr.)- C...
2022-05-1654 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health157 - What If Our Pain Is Telling Us Something? (feat. Eric Minton)This week we talk with writer, pastor, and therapist Eric Minton. He talks to us about his new book It's Not You, It's Everything: What Our Pain Reveals about the Anxious Pursuit of the Good Life. Why are we all so depressed and anxious? Are those things individual concerns or reflections of larger problems with our society? Eric gives us his thoughts from his years working in helping professions.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Caring for Souls in a Neoliberal Age by Bruce Rogers-Vaughn- Bruce R...
2022-05-0949 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health156 - Navigating Depression & Doubt with Saints (feat. Diana Gruver)This week we talk with Diana Gruver, author of Companions in the Darkness: Seven Saints Who Struggled with Depression and Doubt. She talks to us about the struggles of people like Charles Spurgeon, Mother Theresa, William Cowper, Martin Luther King Jr., and more. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about historical figures that have shaped them.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- CXMH ep. 155 - Spirituality in Therapy Sessions (feat. Russell Siler Jones)- the Look Up Conference that Holly mentions- the Puddcast ep #110: F...
2022-05-0248 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health155 - Spirituality in Therapy Sessions (feat. Russell Siler Jones)This week we’re joined by Russell Siler Jones to talk about his book Spirit in Session: Working with Your Client’s Spirituality (and Your Own) in Psychotherapy. He talks with us about why spirituality matters for all of us, some ways spirituality shows up in conversations, and why paying attention to our own spiritual journey is important to helping others. Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- ACPE’s website, and their Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy (SIP) program- CXMH ep. 81 - Closing the Chasm Between...
2022-04-2649 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health154 - How We Grieve and Why 'Moving On' Isn't the Goal (feat. Dr. Jill Harrington)Content warning: grief, death, loss, and brief mention of suicide deathToday we’re joined by Dr. Jill Harrington, editor of Superhero Grief: the Transformative Power of Loss. She teaches us about grieving styles, the continuing bonds theory, and unpacks some types of loss (such as cumulative & collective loss and ambiguous loss).Jill A. Harrington, DSW, LCSW is an Adjunct Professor for the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington DC Campus (TCSPP-DC) as well as a Part-Time Lecturer for Rutgers University School of Social Work. Dr. Ha...
2022-04-1854 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health153 - How to Be a Trauma-Informed Community (feat. Dr. Amy Marschall)On this week’s episode we’re joined by Dr. Amy Marschall to talk about being a trauma-informed community. What does ‘trauma-informed’ even mean? What changes when we use that lens? How does it shape caring for others (and ourselves)? We talk about all this and more!Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Trauma-Informed Pastoral Care: How to Respond When Things Fall Apart by Karen McClintock- Bearing the Unbearable: Trauma, Gospel, and Pastoral Care by Deborah van Deusen Hunsinger- CXMH ep. 124 - Nervous Systems...
2022-04-1142 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health152 - How to Find Contentment (Instead of Happiness) (feat. Niro Feliciano)This week we talk with Niro Feliciano about the difference between happiness & contentment (13:02), why happiness is so hard to find in the first place (17:37), and the 8 keys to contentment (24:11). These keys include things like connection (27:38) and present focus (33:34). In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about birthday parties for animals!Niro Feliciano is a psychotherapist, podcast host, national media commentator, and expert on anxiety, brain science, and spirituality. She holds a master’s degree in social work from Columbia University and is a columnist for PsychologyToday. A first-generation Sri Lankan American, she lives with her fa...
2022-04-0551 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health151 - Grief, Certainty, Deconstruction, & Superheroes (feat. James Prescott)On today’s episode, we talk with author & podcaster James Prescott! We talk about grief, how learning how to grief can guide us through certainty & deconstruction, and we hear a lot of James’s story. Also, he talks about superheroes!Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Poema S6 034 | Holly Oxhandler on Mental Health & Church During & Beyond The Pandemic- Poema S7 039 | Living with ADHD: Robert Vore APC, NCC, CCATP- CXMH ep. 17 - Grief & Loss (feat. John Pavlovitz & Dr. Elizabeth Horn)- CXMH ep...
2022-03-2857 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health150 - Faith, Mental Health, & Rest for the Weary (feat. Emmy Kegler)Today we’re joined by Emmy Kegler to talk about her new book, All Who Are Weary: Easing the Burden on the Walk with Mental Illness. In the intro, we talk about Spring Break and how Holly might’ve taken the ‘break’ part of that a little too practically.Connect with Emmy on her website, on Facebook, on Twitter, or on Instagram. Listen to Cafeteria Christian.Buy her books: All Who Are Weary: Easing the Burden on the Walk with Mental Illness and One Coin Found: How God's Love Stretches to the Margins...
2022-03-2155 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health149 - Black Mental Wellness, the Black Church, and Public Health (feat. Brandon Johnson)Content warning: in this episode we talk about suicideThis week we’re joined by Brandon Johnson, public health expert and creator of The Black Mental Wellness Lounge. We talk about why conversations specific to black mental health matter (including suicide prevention), how a public health lens helps, and the role that the black church can play. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about famous people from their hometowns.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- the Instagram Live that Robert & Holly did recently- ord...
2022-03-0700 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthRecast - Seeing the Sacred in Ourselves & Each Other (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler)It’s book launch day for Holly’s brand new book The Soul of The Helper! To celebrate, we’re releasing the interview we did where Robert interviews Holly about it. In a really special intro, Robert’s copy of the book gets delivered (seriously) and Holly reads the Intention from the book for our listeners. (There’s a lot of Robert’s dog Nox in this intro.)Original Show Notes:This week is a special episode of CXMH! Robert interviews our very own Dr. Holly Oxhandler about the ideas in her upcoming boo...
2022-02-281h 10
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health148 - Homelessness & Housing Insecurity (feat. Kevin Nye)This week we talk with Kevin Nye, author of the upcoming book Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness. Kevin tells us about how COVID has impacted homelessness, why the housing first model is so important, and how homelessness is related to faith and mental health. Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- preorder Kevin’s upcoming book, Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness- Preorder Holly’s book now: The Soul of The Helper: Seven Stages to Seeing the S...
2022-02-2146 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthRecast - Singleness (feat. Holly Stallcup & Dr. Bella DePaulo)This week we’re rereleasing our conversation from 2019 with Holly Stallcup & Dr. Bella DePaulo about singleness. Here’s the link to preorder Dr. Holly Oxhandler’s new book! Original show notes below:--------------------------------------------------It’s Valentine’s week, and one important conversation to have is about singleness. What messages do people get about being single? Are there positives and negatives? How can the church do a better job at creating space for single people to exist and to lead? We’re joined by Dr. Bella DePaulo and Holly Stallcup to talk about it....
2022-02-1435 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health147 - How To Play (& Why It Matters) (feat. Courtney Ellis)This week we talk with pastor & author Courtney Ellis about playfulness! Why it matters, how it can show up in our everyday lives, and how to play more regularly. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about games they’ve enjoyed recently.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- CXMH ep. 63 - Uncluttering Our Spaces, Our Schedules, & Our Lives (feat. Courtney Ellis)- the GoodReads giveaway for Holly’s book!- The Honest Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone--Especially Ourselves by Dan Ariely- Pre...
2022-02-0749 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health146 - How Patriarchy Got Baptized (feat. Dr. Beth Allison Barr)This week we’re joined by Dr. Beth Allison Barr, historian and author of The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth. She tells us about the role of women throughout Christian history, why understand that matters today, and why understanding context is important.Connect with Dr. Barr on her website, on Twitter, or on Facebook. Buy The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth on Amazon. Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook!Connect with Robert on his web...
2022-01-3159 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health145 - How Children's Books Can Shape Our View of God & Ourselves (feat. Matthew Paul Turner)This week we’re joined by Matthew Paul Turner (author of children’s books like When God Made Light, When God Made You, and more). Matthew talks to us about why children’s books is important in our view of ourselves & God, he answers some questions from young fans, and he reads us some portions from his upcoming books. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about their favorite children’s books.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Preorder Holly’s book, The Soul of the Helper: Seven Stages to Seeing the...
2022-01-2458 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health144 - Embodiment, Healing, & Working With Our Bodies (feat. Dr. Hillary McBride)To kick off the second half of Season 6, we talk with Dr. Hillary McBride! Hillary is a therapist, research, podcaster, and the author of The Wisdom of Your Body: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection Through Embodied Living. She talks to us about how embodiment is different from body image, how it can change our understanding of healing & theology, and how to understand our ‘stress staircase.’Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- CXMH ep. 34 - Self-Image, Parenting, & Learning to Love Ourselves As We Are (feat. Hillary McBride)- Hilla...
2022-01-1749 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthChristmas 2021!Robert and Holly chat before taking the holiday break off! We talk about our experiences being in Christmas plays (03:51), our favorite Christmas songs (10:56), reflect on the first half of Season 6 (14:18), and our hopes for the listeners over the next month (20:28). If you’re curious about Holly’s experience being a Super French Conductor Star (I’m serious), you’ll want to give this one a listen.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Preorder Holly’s book The Soul of the Helper here!- we talk about the first half...
2021-12-1325 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health143 - Seeing the Sacred in Ourselves & Each Other (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler)This week is a special episode of CXMH! Robert interviews our very own Dr. Holly Oxhandler about the ideas in her upcoming book, The Soul of The Helper. Holly teaches us about her Namaste Theory, how we can see the sacred within ourselves, and why that’s critical for anyone that is serving others in some capacity.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- If you preoder Holly’s book, get your free giveaways here!- CXMH ep. 31 - Does It Matter If Your Therapist Is Christian? (feat. Dr...
2021-12-061h 00
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthBonus! "Walk a Little Slower" by Tanner OlsonTo celebrate Tanner Olson’s new book Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words, we’re sharing this recording of ‘Walk A Little Slower’ that Tanner recorded specifically for CXMH. You can hear more from Tanner on ep. 123 - Poetry, Finding Your Voice, and Balancing Hope & Pain (feat. Tanner Olson) and listen to his other poems "Some Days" and "Untitled Poem".Connect with Tanner on his website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Listen to his work on Spotify, Apple Music, or watch it on YouTube. Buy Walk A Little Slower: A Collecti...
2021-11-2902 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health142 - People Living With Dementia and Their Caregivers (feat. Dr. Brianna Garrison & Dr. Dennis Myers)This week we’re joined by Dr. Brianna Garrison & Dr. Dennis Myers. They teach us about dementia, how to care for those living with it, and how to care for their caregivers. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about ways they’ve been cared for.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- No Act of Love is Ever Wasted: The Spirituality of Caring for Persons with Dementia by Dr. Jane Marie Thibault and Richard L. Morgan- Loving Someone Who Has Dementia: How to Find Hope while Coping with...
2021-11-2253 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health141 - Navigating Suicidal Thoughts (feat. Dr. Kathryn Gordon)Content warning: suicide, suicidal thoughtsThis week we share part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Kathryn Gordon based on The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook. She talks us through some strategies for navigating suicidal thoughts such as Uncovering Causes (08:18), Coping with Crises (10:27), Reducing Emotional Pain (14:26), Fostering Self-Acceptance and Compassion (17:46), and Making Meaning (20:51).Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- last week’s episode is part 1 of this conversation: ep. 140 - Understanding Suicidal Thoughts (feat. Dr. Kathryn Gordon)- the funding opportunity Holly mentioned in the intro...
2021-11-1500 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health140 - Understanding Suicidal Thoughts (feat. Dr. Kathryn Gordon)Content warning: suicide, self-injuryIn part 1 of a 2 part conversation with Dr. Kathryn Gordon, she tells us how we can understand suicidal thoughts, how contexts & environments might play a role, and more. Dr. Gordon is the author of The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- preorder Holly’s book now!- the research Robert mentions in the intro about sports teams and rates of suicidal ideation- Dr. Thomas Joiner’s book Why People Die By Suicide
2021-11-0833 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health139 - Calling, Adulting, and the Changing World of Work (feat. Dr. Michaela O'Donnell)This week we talk with Dr. Michaela O’Donnell, the executive director of Fuller Seminary’s Max De Pree Center for Leadership and the author of the new book Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World. She tells us about how the world of work has changed, why adulting seems so hard, and how we could navigate things moving forward. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about their favorite jobs.Connect with Dr. O’Donnell on Instagram. Connect with the De Pree Center on their website, on Facebook, on Twitte...
2021-11-0152 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health138 - Autism, Faith, & the Gifts of Neurodiversity (feat. Daniel Bowman Jr.)Daniel Bowman Jr. stops by the show to talk with us about neurodiversity, seeing our differences as a gift, and some of his own personal story. Daniel is the author of On The Spectrum: Autism, Faith & the Gifts of Neurodiversity. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about things they’ve learned about themselves as adults.Connect with Daniel on his website, on Facebook, on Twitter, on Instagram, or buy On The Spectrum: Autism, Faith & the Gifts of Neurodiversity on Amazon.Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook!Connect with Ro...
2021-10-2553 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health137 - Love, Justice, & Memento Mori (feat. Marlena Graves)Content warning: death, abortion, lossThis week we’re joined by Marlena Graves to talk about how justice and love intertwine, as well as her book The Way Up Is Down: Becoming Yourself by Forgetting Yourself. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about books that have helped them understand other people better.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World by Dr. Michaela O’Donnell- Attached to God: A Practical Guide to Deeper Spiritual Exper...
2021-10-1947 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health136 - Motherhood & Contemplative Spirituality (feat. Shannon Evans)This week we’re joined by Shannon Evans to talk about her new book Rewilding Motherhood: Your Path to an Empowered Feminine Spirituality. In the intro, Holly gets a fun surprise and Robert gets a pillow!Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- ep. 134 - Prayers & Liturgies for Parents (feat. Kayla Craig)- ep. 118 - Ambivalence, Narratives, and Making Hard Changes (feat. Dr. Linda Buchanan)- ep. 108 - Balanced Working Moms (feat. Dr. Amber Thornton)- ep. 89 - Trying Softer, Self Compassion, & Moving from Sur...
2021-10-1151 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health135 - The Importance of Connecting Faith & Mental Health in This MomentThis week, we share the audio from Holly’s talk at the recent Church Mental Health Summit. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about the things gained & lost with virtual events.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- In the intro, Holly mentions the Gil Taylor Behavioral Health Symposium on Oct. 8th.- Our talks from last year’s Church Mental Health Summit:- - ep. 113 - Self-Care for Helpers- - ep. 114 - Having Conversation About Mental Health That Help- Preor...
2021-10-0435 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthBonus! "Prayer for the Overwhelmed" by Kayla CraigKayla Craig reads her “Prayer for the Overwhelmed” from her upcoming book, To Light Their Way: A Collection of Prayers and Liturgies for Parents.This is an excerpt from our full interview with Kayla in episode 134.Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook!Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.Ways to support CXMH:- make a pledge on Patr...
2021-09-2901 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health134 - Prayers & Liturgies for Parents (feat. Kayla Craig)In our first interview of Season 6, we’re joined by Kayla Craig! She talks with us about honest prayers, writing liturgies, and finding ways to feel God while parenting. Kayla’s new book To Light Their Way: A Collection of Prayers and Liturgies for Parents releases Oct. 15th.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Preorder Holly’s book! The Soul of the Helper: Seven Stages to Seeing the Sacred Within Yourself So You Can See It in OthersConnect with Kayla on her website, on Face...
2021-09-2753 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthBonus! "Prayer for a Child With Big Feelings" by Kayla CraigKayla Craig reads her “Prayer for a Child with Big Feelings” from her upcoming book, To Light Their Way: A Collection of Prayers and Liturgies for Parents.This is an excerpt from our full interview with Kayla in episode 134.Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook!Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.Ways to support CXMH:- make a...
2021-09-2700 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthWelcome to Season 6!Robert and Holly are back for Season 6! We kick things off by talking about what happened over the summer, what we’re looking forward to in the fall, and why we’re excited about this season.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- order Hiding in the Pews: Shining Light on Mental Illness in the Church by Steve Austin- the GoFundMe for Steve’s family- Preorder Holly’s book! The Soul of the Helper: Seven Stages to Seeing the Sacred Within Yourself So You Can See I...
2021-09-2000 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthSummer Break 2021!Robert and Holly sign off for the summer! In our final episode of Season 5: we share our reflections on the season (4:10), why we take the summer off (11:28), what we’re reading this summer (17:06), and ways we plan to rest (25:20).
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.- When It Is Darkest : Why People Die by Suicide and What We Can Do to Prevent It by Rory O’Connor- CXMH ep. 8...
2021-06-0141 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health133 - The Power of Lament (feat. Abby Norman)This week we’re joined by Abby Norman, author of the new book You Can Talk to God Like That: The Surprising Power of Lament to Save Your Faith. She tells us about lament on a personal level, a community level, and a societal level.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- CXMH ep. 131 - Finding Joy Amidst Tragedy (feat. Dr. Angela Gorrell)
Connect with Abby on her website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Buy You Can Talk to God Like That: The Surprising Power of Lament to Save Your Faith on Amazon.
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2021-05-2445 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health132 - Moral Injury (feat. Dr. Joseph Currier)This week' we’re joined by Dr. Joseph Currier to talk about moral injury. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about funny ways they’ve gotten injured.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- CXMH 91 - Spiritual Bypassing (feat. Dr. Jesse Fox)- CXMH 103 - How We Move Through Suffering (feat. Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren & Sara Showalter Van Tongeren)
Connect with Dr. Currier using his faculty page or email him at jcurrier@southalabama.edu. Buy Joe’s book on Amazon: Addressing Moral Injury in Clinical Practice or Trauma, Meaning, and Spiritua...
2021-05-1751 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health131 - Finding Joy Amidst Tragedy (feat. Dr. Angela Gorrell)Content warning: suicide, substance abuse, loss.
This week we’re joined by Rev. Dr. Angela Gorrell to talk about her job studying joy, a season of unexpected losses, and what she learned when those two collided. Angela’s new book is The Gravity of Joy: A Story of Being Lost and Found.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- CXMH ep. 84 - Technology, Media, & Living Our Theology (feat. Dr. Angela Gorrell)
Connect with Angela on her website, Instagram, or Twitter. Buy The Gravity of Joy: A Story of Being Lost and Found...
2021-05-1150 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health129 - Healing Our Internal World, Spiritual Practices, & Moving Beyond Empire Theology (feat. Lisa Colón DeLay)We’re joined by author & podcast host Lisa Colón DeLay to talk about exploring our internal landscapes. Lisa explains why it’s important to hear from more than just culturally dominant theologians, how spiritual practices can help us learn more about ourselves, and how we can find healing.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- the Johari Window that Lisa talks about
Connect with Lisa on her website, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. Buy The Wild Land Within: Cultivating Wholeness through Spiritual Practice on Amazon.Connect with Spark My Muse o...
2021-04-1959 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health128 - Loneliness & Belonging (feat. Charlotte Donlon)This week we’re joined by Charlotte Donlon, author of The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other. We talk about belonging to ourselves, each other, to places, through art, and to God.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection by John T. Cacioppo & William Patrick- CXMH ep. 125 - One Year of COVID
Connect with Charlotte on her website, on Twitter, or on Instagram. Buy The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other on Amazon.
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2021-04-1251 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health127 - Connecting to Ourselves, to Each Other, & to God (feat. Dr. David Rosmarin)This week we’re joined by Dr. David H. Rosmarin to talk about how we make connections internally, interpersonally, and spiritually. Dr. Rosmarin’s newest book is The Connections Paradigm: Ancient Jewish Wisdom for Modern Mental Health.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- CXMH ep. 81 - Closing the Chasm Between Spirituality & Treatment (feat. Dr. David Rosmarin)
Learn more about Dr. Rosmarin’s work here.Buy The Connections Paradigm: Ancient Jewish Wisdom for Modern Mental Health on Amazon.
Quotes:- “Disconnection begets further disconnection.” (tweet)- “You...
2021-03-2949 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health126 - 5 Ideas for Working as an Adult with ADHDRobert and Holly talk about 5 ideas for getting work done as an adult with ADHD, how they’ve used them, and learning to work with yourself instead of against yourself.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- the article that’s the basis for this conversation: 5 Ideas for Working as Someone with Adult ADHD- More Attention, Less Deficit: Success Strategies for Adults with ADHD by Ari Tuckman- CXMH ep. 122 - How Writing Can Shape Your Past, Present, & Future (feat. Allison Fallon)- Fuel Your Brain, Not Your Anxiety: Stop...
2021-03-2249 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health125 - One Year of COVIDRobert and Holly talk about the one year anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a global pandemic, trauma anniversaries, what we’ve learned over the past year, and how they’re balancing hope with grief right now.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Jennifer King’s article A Year Later, The Body Remembers- Adults Reporting Symptoms of Anxiety or Depressive Disorder During COVID-19 Pandemic- Article: Ring Lights And Late Nights: How The Remote Revolution Has Changed The Workforce- CXMH ep. 124 - Nervous Systems, Bottom-Up Safety, & Learning from Each Ot...
2021-03-1547 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health124 - Nervous Systems, Bottom-Up Safety, & Learning from Each Other (feat. Nia Baker)This week we talk with therapist Nia Baker, who specializes in working with people who have experienced trauma. She talks about working with our nervous systems, how we can use bottom-up processes to create safety, and what this means for our communities.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Radically Open DBT- How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist by Andrew Newberg- My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem- the Spiritual First Aid S...
2021-03-0851 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health123 - Poetry, Finding Your Voice, and Balancing Hope & Pain (feat. Tanner Olson)This week we talk with poet and author Tanner Olson. We touch on balancing hope & pain, where he finds inspiration, and learning to still be himself while being a writer. In the intro, Robert and Holly check in after Texas’s recent weather and talk about WandaVision.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- CXMH ep. 122 - How Writing Can Shape Your Past, Present, & Future (feat. Allison Fallon)- CXMH ep. 90 - Small Beginnings, Other People's Stories, & Being Made to Make (feat. Morgan Harper Nichols)
Connect with Tanner on his...
2021-03-0150 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health122 - How Writing Can Shape Your Past, Present, & Future (feat. Allison Fallon)This week we talked with Allison Fallon, author of the new book The Power of Writing it Down: A Simple Habit to Unlock Your Brain and Reimagine Your LIfe. She talks to us about the benefits of writing in terms of processing your memories, understanding yourself, and more. Allison is the founder of Find Your Voice, as well as the author of a number of books.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:
ep. 120 - Lies We Face (& Truth We Need) Along The Journey (feat. Hannah Brencher)
the episode of...
2021-02-151h 00
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health121 - Our Attachments to Each Other and to God (feat. Krispin Mayfield)This week we talk with therapist Krispin Mayfield about attachment science, how that shapes our relationships, and how that shapes our connections with God. In the intro, Robert and Holly share about things they’re attached to.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- The 6 Needs of Every Child: Empowering Parents and Kids through the Science of Connection by Amy Elizabeth Olrick and Jeffrey Olrick- episode 32 - Trauma, Attachment, & Creating Safety (feat. Aundi Kolber)- Krispin mentions the work of Dr. Todd Hall- Anatomy of the Soul: Surprising Con...
2021-02-0850 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health120 - Lies We Face (& Truth We Need) Along The Journey (feat. Hannah Brencher)This week we’re joined by CXMH all-star Hannah Brencher! Hannah’s new book Fighting Forward came out recently and she tells us about the lies we encounter in various parts of our journey and how to overcome them.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield - Hannah’s past episodes on CXMH - the Forest app Hannah mentions
Connect with Hannah on her website, Facebook, Twitter, or Inst...
2021-02-0155 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health119 - Partnering for Your Community's Mental Health (feat. Dr. Sidney Hankerson)This week, we're joined by psychiatrist Dr. Sidney Hankerson. Dr. Hankerson is passionate about training clergy on counseling depressed community members and has worked extensively with communities in New York to build partnerships between faith communities & mental healthcare providers to help people get treatment for mental health. He tells us about barriers to care in African American communities, what role faith communities play, and how to build relationships between those communities and mental health providers to overcome some barriers.
Links: - the video about the HOPE Center - the HOPE Center's website...
2021-01-2555 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health118 - Ambivalence, Narratives, and Making Hard Changes (feat. Dr. Linda Buchanan)This week, we're joined by Dr. Linda Buchanan. Dr. Buchanan is an expert in eating disorders, working with ambivalence, and helping people make changes when they're hard changes to make. We talk about all of that, how to be compassionate when making changes is hard (for ourselves or others), procrastination, narratives, and so much more.
See full show notes here.
Connect with Dr. Buchanan on Facebook, YouTube, or her website. Buy her book A Clinician's Guide to Pathological Ambivalence: How to Be on Your Client’s Side Without Taking a Side on A...
2021-01-1844 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthWhat We're Bringing into 2021, What We're Leaving in 2020It's 2021, which means Robert & Holly are back for the second half of Season 5! We talk about the things that have happened already this year, as well as reflect on some good questions: What are the things we're bringing into 2021? What are the things we're leaving in 2020?
Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.
2021-01-1235 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthHolidays 2020: Grief, Joy, & Zooming with SantaThis week, Robert & Holly talk about the complications of holidays this year. Topics include holding grief & joy together, favorite Christmas songs, and reflecting on the first half of Season 5.
Things we mention/other resources:- Recast - Grieving During the Holidays (feat. Lanta Carroll)- ep. 115 - Gratitude & Mental Health
Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.
2020-12-2134 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health117 - What is The Church's Responsibility in Caring for Mental Health? (feat. Alexandra Thompson)This week, we talk with Alexandra Thompson, LCSW about the church’s responsibility in caring for the mental health needs of communities. We also hear about her own experiences with infertility, adoption, and why she’s passionate about those topics. In the intro, Robert and Holly talk about Advent.
Connect with Alex on Instagram or send her an email.
Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
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2020-12-0746 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthRecast - Grieving During the Holidays (feat. Lanta Carroll)This week, we're re-airing a conversation we had with therapist and pastor Lanta Carroll last year about grief during the holiday season. We know that so many of us are carrying grief in a myriad of ways this year, and hope this conversation can be helpful in some small way. In the intro, Robert and Holly talk about whether or not seasonal decorations are a thing in their houses.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- see the original show notes below for links related to the conversation with Lanta- H...
2020-11-2350 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health115 - Gratitude & Mental HealthIt's the second half of November, which means (here in the United States) we're approaching Thanksgiving. In this episode, Robert and Holly talk about gratitude and it's impact on mental health. How can it help? Has it been suggested in unhelpful ways before? What are some ideas for incorporating practices of gratitude and thankfulness into your life? Also, we work through some conflict about Thanksgiving side dishes.
Things we mention/other resources:- the article Robert references: 'How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain'- Gratitude Works!: A 21-Day Program for Creating Emotional Pr...
2020-11-1640 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health114 - Having Conversations that HelpThis week we share a talk from Robert called Talking About Mental Health: Having Conversations that Facilitate Healing & Promote Resilience (his talk from the Church Mental Health Summit on Oct. 10th). The talk shares practical tips, as well as talking about how we show up to each other in moments of vulnerability.
Things we mention/other resources:- Last week's episode: 113 - Self-Care for Helpers- CXMH episode 112 - Staying Emotionally Healthy During Election Season- If you want to watch the video of Robert's talk (or see the other ~60 talks), you can...
2020-11-0244 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health113 - Self-Care for HelpersThis week, we get to hear Holly's talk from the Church Mental Health Summit that happened on Oct. 10th. She talks about why it's important to take care of ourselves as well as talking through a variety of areas & ways we can learn to do so. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about things they've found helpful recently.
Things we mention/other resources:- If you want to watch the video of Holly's talk (or see the other ~60 talks), you can still register for the all-access pass for the Church Mental Health Summit here.
2020-10-2629 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health112 - Staying Emotionally Healthy During Election SeasonYikes! In the United States, it's currently the last few weeks of the 2020 Presidential Election (along with various down ballot elections). This is an understandably hard time for lots of us, so Robert and Holly got together to talk about some tips & ideas for how to try and stay healthy over the next few weeks. Or next few months. Or next few years. I dunno, it seems like it's always election time now.
Things we mention/other resources:- CXMH ep. 26 - Seasonal Affective Disorder & Perfectly Hidden Depression (feat. Dr. Margaret Rutherford)- CX...
2020-10-1935 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health95 - 3 Shapes of Pain & What Divine Love Has to Say (feat. Seth Haines)We’re joined this week by Seth Haines, author of the new book The Book of Waking Up: Experiencing the Divine Love That Reorders a Life. He tells us his story of realizing he had a drinking problem and finding sobriety that inspired his first book, Coming Clean. Then we talk about his new book, 3 common shapes of pain, how divine love responds, our unhealthy addictions/attachments, and more. In the intro, Robert & Holly celebrate Holly getting tenure.
2020-02-2441 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthSummer 2019!In this episode with just Robert & Holly, they (we?) talk about why we take the summer off, what our hopes are for the time away, and what books we’re planning on reading during the next few months.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- The Stressed Years of Their Lives: Helping Your Kid Survive and Thrive During Their College Years by Dr. B. Janet Hibbs & Dr. Anthony Rostain- Invited: The Power of Hospitality in an Age of Loneliness by Leslie Verner- Of Mess and Moxie: Wrangling Delight Out of This Wild and Glorious Life by Jen Hatmaker- Su...
2019-06-2438 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health69 - A Personal Journey into Social Work (feat. Kelsey Moffatt)It only took a year, but the timing has worked out to air the last of the guest hosted episodes from last Spring! In this episode, Holly talks with Kelsey Moffatt, who (at the time) was a social work student getting ready to graduate. They talk about Kelsey’s story, why she thinks integrating faith into therapy is so important, being real with God in hard times, and more.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- episode 19 - "There are parts of me that will never be completely healed." (feat. Kay Warren)
2019-03-1835 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health68 - Faith & DoubtIt’s just us, folks. Robert and Holly got together in Atlanta to record this episode in person (the first CXMH episode ever recorded without Skype!). We talk about faith, why we think doubt is a good thing, and what it often looks like to move through our faith lives. We share our own faith journeys, as well as digging into some proposed Stages of Faith progressions.
(Note from Robert: I formally apologize for how much I say ‘like’ in this episode. If it’s any consolation, it probably annoyed me more while I was editing than it will...
2019-03-1151 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health67 - Bullying (feat. Danielle Matthew)Bullying: it seems like something we’re always hearing about, but never getting into the details of. Danielle Matthew, LMFT stops by to talk to us all about it: what are the different types of bullying? How do people experience bullying across their lifespan? How do we support victims of bullying, empower bystanders, and healthily address the bullies themselves? We touch on all of this and more.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- After we stopped recording, Danielle recommended books by Annie Fox to Holly for proactively talking to her kids about bul...
2019-03-0443 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health66 - Recovery Ministry (feat. Storey Cook)This week, we’re airing an interview Holly recorded back when Robert was on podternity leave (flashback!). She talks with Storey Cook, director of Reclaim Recovery Ministry at Harris Creek in Waco. They talk about recovery ministries, how 12 step programs fit into a faith context, and the importance that doing your own work plays in helping others.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Al-Anon- the stages of change- Celebrate Recovery- episode 19 - "There are parts of me that will never be completely healed." (feat. Kay Warren)
2019-02-2534 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health64 - Singleness (feat. Holly Stallcup & Dr. Bella DePaulo)It’s Valentine’s week, and one important conversation to have is about singleness. What messages do people get about being single? Are there positives and negatives? How can the church do a better job at creating space for single people to exist and to lead? We’re joined by Dr. Bella DePaulo and Holly Stallcup to talk about it.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Bella’s TedTalk ‘What No one Ever Told You About People Who Are Single’- Bella has tons of books on Amazon, man of which are on single...
2019-02-1139 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health60 - Taking Care of Yourself During the Holidays (& Reflecting on the Year)Have a seat here for a special holiday fireside chat with Robert & Holly. It’s the last episode of 2018, so we take a look back at the year and talk about what we’ve learned, as well as listing what we think could be better about the show in 2019. We also put on our respective therapist hats to talk about how the holidays are hard for a lot of people and the tension of a ‘joyful’ time of year when there’s so much pain happening around us. Lastly, we talk about self-care during the holidays and some ideas on being i...
2018-12-1750 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health58 - Religious Coping Skills: Good, Bad, or Both? (feat. Dr. Kenneth Pargament)How do our religious & spiritual beliefs factor into how we cope with hard times in our lives? Dr. Kenneth Pargament (author of The Psychology of Religion and Coping) comes by the show to talk to us about his work in exactly that area. We talk about integrating spirituality into therapy, various styles of coping using religious beliefs (self-directed, deferred, and collaborative), what some positive and negative coping skills could be, and more. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about whether they like the holiday season, unique traditions, and hitting 50k downloads.
Things we mention in this episode...
2018-12-0356 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health52 - Online Advocacy, Self-Care, & Beauty (feat. Dr. Meredith Gould)In this jam-packed episode, we talk with Dr. Meredith Gould about being an activist online, balancing that with self-care, and topics like art & beauty. Dr. Gould is a sociologist, activist, artist, and tons more. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about why last week’s episode was late and share what’s been happening in their lives.
For more info about the Suicide Prevention Training on November 14th, click here!
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Brian Zahnd’s book Beauty Will Save the World: Rediscovering the Allure and Mystery of Christi...
2018-10-151h 11
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health46 - The Heartbeat & History of CXMH (feat. Robert Vore)This one's getting a little meta, folks. When Holly first agreed to be the new cohost for CXMH (listen to her intro here), she asked if I would be willing to do an episode where she interviewed me about my vision for the show and how it came to be. I was caught somewhat off guard, and alternated between 'surely we've already done that' and 'no one would want to listen to that.' I eventually gave in, and that's what you'll hear in this episode.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- We...
2018-09-0547 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthIntroducing Dr. Holly Oxhandler!Welcome to Season 3! We're so excited to announce our new co-host, Dr. Holly Oxhandler! Holly's been both a guest and a guest host before, and is a professor of social work at Baylor University. In this special kick-off to Season 3, we get to know Holly and why she's excited to join the show.
Connect with Holly on her website or Twitter.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Episode 31: Does It Matter If Your Therapist Is Christian? (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler)- Episode 38: The Enneagram & Our Faith Journey (feat. Dr. Holly Oxha...
2018-09-0331 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health42 - Everyday Grief & Learning to Feel Feelings (feat. Aundi Kolber)This week, our guest host is trauma therapist Aundi Kolber! She talks about how grief is the bedrock of mental health, why smaller traumas & losses are still so important, what it means to really feel our feelings, and how learning how to respond honestly to smaller day-to-day moments sets the stage for encountering larger events.
Things Aundi mentions in this episode/other resources:- Hear more from Aundi on episode 32 - Trauma, Attachment, & Creating Safety.- Hear more about grief on episode 17 - Grief & Loss (feat. Dr. Elizabeth Horn & John Pavlovitz).- Hear more abo...
2018-05-2130 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health39 - The Enneagram & Communities (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler & Dr. Jon Singletary)Did you like last week's episode? Then you're in luck! Dr. Holly Oxhandler returns as this week’s guest host, sitting down with Dr. Jon Singletary again to talk about the Enneagram some more. This week, they talk about how the Enneagram can be applied to communities using the thinking/feeling/doing centers, how each of these centers impacts communities’ responses to various issues (including promoting mental health), and where the Enneagram & mental health may intersect.
(I'd recommend listening to last week's episode first to get a good introduction to the Enneagram.)
Things we mention in this e...
2018-04-3037 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health38 - The Enneagram & Our Faith Journey (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler & Dr. Jon Singletary)Great news! Robert’s out on podternity leave, so Dr. Holly Oxhandler is this week’s guest host. She sits down with Dr. Jon Singletary to talk about the Enneagram in part one of a two-week series. This week, they talk about how the Enneagram helps you learn about yourself including an overview of the Enneagram, what each number means, how they can impact our faith journey and self-awareness, and what to do once we recognize our Enneagram number.
Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Holly’s previous appearance on CXMH in episode 31 - Does...
2018-04-2347 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health31 - Does It Matter If Your Therapist Is Christian? (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler)Happy Valentine's Day week! Unless you hate Valentine's Day, in which case just have a great week.
This week, I talk with Dr. Holly Oxhandler, the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development and an Assistant Professor at Baylor University’s Diana R. Garland School of Social Work. Holly studies religion/spirituality, health and mental health, and is especially interested in whether and how mental and behavioral health therapists discuss their client’s religious/spiritual beliefs in treatment.
We talk about the difference between social work and other mental health professions, if clients are wanting to disc...
2018-02-1249 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental HealthFarewell, 2017.It's the time of year to pause and reflect, so we take some time to think back on the show so far and what we've done in 2017. Also, Steve makes a big announcement.
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A huge thanks to the following people who made the first year of CXMH possible:
Our wives and families, Scott McConnell, Sarah Fader, Sarah Schuster, Aaron J. Smith, Mike McHargue, Jason Micheli, William Paul Young, Gabe Howard, Nate Crawford...
2017-12-2914 min