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Healthy & Redeemed42. Bonus Episode | Teaching Your Children Healthy Replacement ThoughtsLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.This is an add-on episode to: Healthy Replacement Thoughts - Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul. In this special bonus episode, I will share some ideas that you, as a parent, can teach your children healthy replacement thoughts. Just like for adults, healthy replacement thoughts are a vital healthy coping skill for kids that they can use throughout their entire lives. Resource:Bruc...2025-07-2908 minHealthy & Redeemed41. Healthy Replacement Thoughts - Simple Coping Skills for the Christian SoulLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Summer Series - Episode 2 of 7 In this episode, I’ll talk through a simple but powerful way to change unhelpful thoughts and replace them with truth. We’ll look at how this skill works in your brain, how it’s rooted in God’s Word, and how to actually do it—step by step. This isn’t about pretending everything’s fine—it’s about renewing your mind with God’s help. 2025-07-2918 minHealthy & Redeemed40. Bonus Episode | One Practical Way to Teach Deep Breathing To Your ChildrenLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.This is an add-on episode to: Deep Breathing - Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul. In this special bonus episode, I will share one simple, effective way that you, as a parent, can teach your children the calming skill of deep breathing. Just like for adults, deep breathing is a vital healthy coping skill for kids that they can use throughout their entire lives. Support the showGet...2025-07-2205 minHealthy & Redeemed39. Deep Breathing - Simple Coping Skills for the Christian SoulLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Summer Series - Episode 1 of 7In this first episode of this series, I’ll walk you through the practice of deep breathing—not just as a way to calm your body and mind, but as a way to connect with the very breath of God. I’ll share what the research says about how deep breathing helps your brain, nervous system, and emotions, and we’ll reflect on Scriptur...2025-07-2215 minHealthy & RedeemedIntroducing Our Summer Series - Coping Skills for the Christian SoulLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website. In this special trailer episode, we introduce a brand-new 7-week summer series: Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul. Each week features one evidence-based coping skill—like deep breathing, thought replacement, gratitude, and breath prayer—paired with powerful truths from Scripture to help you care for your emotional and spiritual health. Episodes are designed to bring peace, encouragement, and rest to your soul. Join us for a summer of practical renewal in God’s...2025-07-1802 minHealthy & Redeemed38. Becoming Trustworthy - Reflecting the Character of GodLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Are you trustworthy? In this season finale, we shift from trusting God to becoming someone others can trust.Discover 5 biblical steps to develop trustworthiness that reflects God's character—from honest speech to keeping your word. Learn how small decisions build integrity and why being trustworthy isn't optional for believers.My hope is that this episode will challenge you to examine your own reliability and transform your wi...2025-07-1521 minHealthy & Redeemed37. Trusting God With Your Spiritual GrowthLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Ever feel like you should be more spiritually mature by now? In this episode, we will explore what spiritual maturity really looks like and why trusting God with your growth journey is essential.Discover the key traits of spiritual maturity, and find comfort in five powerful biblical truths about God's commitment to your transformation. Whether you're feeling stuck in your faith or wondering if you're growing fast enough, this episode...2025-07-0826 minHealthy & Redeemed36. Trusting God With Your Unsaved Loved OnesLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Are you praying for someone you love—maybe a child, spouse, parent, or friend—who still doesn’t know Jesus? The waiting can feel heavy, especially when you don’t see any change. In today’s episode of Healthy and Redeemed, we’ll talk about how to trust God with the people you care about most.You’ll learn why God’s love for them is even deeper than yours, how He patiently...2025-07-0127 minHealthy & Redeemed35. Trusting God With His Plan, Purpose and Calling For Your LifeLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Discover why trusting God in the areas of plan, purpose, and calling is vital for your mental health and spiritual peace. This episode will help you understand that:God does indeed have a plan, purpose, and calling for your life – it has been there since you have been created. Your calling may look similar to others but the plan and purpose for you is different what it is for them...2025-06-2429 min
Make Your Day Richer TVChange Your FeelingsHealey Ikerd offers a holistic approach to healing and personal growth, rooted in both professional expertise and deep faith. Healey is a Licensed Professional Counselor, author of ‘Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry’ and the host of the 'Healthy & Redeemed' podcast. She passionately believes that understanding healthy thoughts and choices through Biblical principles can transform lives.Healey's interview was made possible by PodMatch #podmatch2025-06-1820 min
The Graceful WarriorS11 Ep. 7 Riots, Christians & God's Guidance: Whose Right with Professional Counselor Haeley IkerdIn this episode, host Monica interviews Healy Ikerd, a licensed professional counselor and Army veteran, on navigating America's riots through faith and emotional well-being. They explore processing emotions like fear and anger with a Christian perspective, the power of prayer during crisis, and strategies for teaching children to manage fear. Healy highlights the importance of scripture, understanding God's character, and finding peace amidst turmoil. She encourages fostering community and support to promote resilience during challenging times.
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Young Dad Podcast224: Raising Resilient Kids: Helping Our Children (and Ourselves) Manage Anxiety with Biblical Truth- Healey I.In this episode of the Young Dad podcast, host Jey Young speaks with Healy Ikerd, a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist, about the intersection of parenting, mental health, and faith. They discuss Healy's journey from military service to mental health counseling, the importance of integrating faith into mental health practices, and how parents can help their children cope with anxiety. The conversation emphasizes the role of scripture in building resilience, the misconceptions surrounding faith and counseling, and the transformative power of forgiveness in healing.TakeawaysTeaching kids about different...2025-05-2651 minHealthy & Redeemed30. Breaking Unhealthy Relationship Patterns: Trusting God with Your RelationshipsLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Have you ever tried to 'manage' a relationship out of fear—fear of being rejected, fear of not being enough, or fear of being alone? In this episode, I’m talking about what it looks like to truly trust God with our relationships. We’ll gently explore how early experiences can shape the way we relate to others and how trying to control relationships often comes fear.You don’t h...2025-05-2044 minHealthy & Redeemed29. Finding Peace in Uncertainty: Trusting God with Your FutureLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.In this episode of Healthy and Redeemed, we continue our series on trusting God—this time focusing on our future. Whether you're a student feeling the pressure of big decisions or someone wondering what's next in life, the unknowns of the future can stir up fear, anxiety, or even pride in our own plans.I explore why it’s hard to trust God with what we can’t see and will s...2025-05-1328 min
Honest Christian ConversationsHere's to Your Health!What's the difference between knowing God loves you and truly believing it? This question sits at the heart of my conversation with Healy Ikerd, licensed professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, and host of the "Healthy and Redeemed" podcast.Healey's Website: https://writtenbyhealey.com/WANT A SHOUT-OUT ON THE PODCAST?Leave a MessageSupport the showLeave a Voicemail VISIT THE WEBSITE JOIN THE COMMUNITY! CHECK OUT THE HCC...2025-05-0745 minHealthy & Redeemed28. A Faith That Waits Well - Learning to Trust God's TimeLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.What does it really look like to wait on God—and wait well? In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, I explore the beauty and the struggle of waiting on the Lord's perfect timing. From Joseph’s years of hardship, to David’s patient endurance before becoming king, Scripture is full of people who had to wait—some patiently, some not.You’ll hear about:Biblical examples of both faithful and faulty...2025-05-0643 min
MBR Talk RewindsHealthy & Redeemed _ Renewing Your Mind with Healthy Thoughts_ Part 2🎧 Episode Summary: Healthy & Redeemed – Renewing Your Mind with Healthy Thoughts (Part 2)In Part 2 of this transformative series, licensed therapist Healey Ikerd explores how to break free from negative thought cycles by recognizing and replacing Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) with healthier, truth-based beliefs. Building on the foundation laid in Part 1, this episode dives into practical strategies for reshaping your mental landscape.Learn how automatic negative thoughts affect your emotional and spiritual well-beingDiscover what makes a thought healthy, hopeful, and rooted in truthPractice mental rewiring techniques to replace lies with life-giving truth...2025-05-0236 minHealthy & Redeemed27. Trusting God in the Midst of Fear, Anxiety, and WorryLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website. Fear and anxiety can feel paralyzing—but they don’t have to control your life. In this encouraging episode of Healthy & Redeemed, I share biblical truths and practical steps for trusting God even when life feels overwhelming. Discover how to calm your anxious thoughts, replace fear with trust, and experience God's peace that surpasses understanding. Whether you're facing uncertainty, battling inner stress, or simply need a reminder of God’s presence...2025-04-2928 minHealthy & Redeemed26. What Is Trust? A Biblical Look at Trusting God with All Your HeartLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Before we can grow in our trust in the Lord, we have to understand what trust really means. In this episode, we’re taking a deeper look at what the Bible means when it says, “Trust in the Lord.”We’ll explore the Hebrew and Greek words for trust—unpacking their meaning and what they reveal about the kind of relationship God invites us into. Trust isn’t just about be...2025-04-2236 minHealthy & RedeemedSpecial Easter Scripture ReadingLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.In this special Easter episode, we will read through the powerful words of Scripture, Luke chapters 22, 23, and 24. These chapters walk us through the Last Supper, Jesus’ suffering, His crucifixion, and His glorious resurrection.As you listen, I invite you not only to remember what Jesus has done—but to respond. At the end of this reading, I’ll share how you can surrender your life to Jesus and receive the gift of...2025-04-1927 min
Book 101 ReviewBook 101 Review in its Fifth season, featuring Healey Ikerd as my guest.Changing Your Feelings: A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry from a Christian PerspectiveIf you are having feelings of anxiety or worry, God has given you the power to change those feelings. Changing Your Feelings workbook merges biblical principles, psychology/CBT, and health to bring you practical ways to address your negative emotions. Written by a Licensed Professional Counselor, these tools are used daily with clients in her counseling practice. Whether you are having negative thoughts about yourself, afraid to do everyday activities or simply overwhelmed by your change your feelings and change your life. T...2025-04-1822 minHealthy & RedeemedTrusting the Lord with All Your Heart - What’s Ahead in Season 2Let me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Do you struggle to truly trust in God? Want the peace only He can give? In this special preview episode, I’m sharing what’s coming in Season 2 of Healthy & Redeemed—and it’s all about one powerful, life-changing theme: trusting the Lord. Whether you’re facing uncertainty, waiting on answers, or learning to release control, this season is designed to meet you right where you are.Throughout...2025-04-1502 minHealthy & Redeemed25. A Personal Word of Encouragement - Season FinaleLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.As we wrap up this season of Healthy & Redeemed, let’s take a moment to reflect on the journey we’ve been on together. Have you experienced growth or change in any area? In this 25th episode, I talk about growth along the journey of growth and share about my own personal journey along the way. We close the episode with some encouragement from scripture that will hopefully streng...2025-04-0823 minHealthy & Redeemed24. 4 Ways to Fight Depression Using H.O.P.ELet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.If you're struggling with depression or walking alongside someone who is, I want you to know there is real H.O.P.E. available.As a licensed professional counselor, I've seen how depression can feel overwhelming, but I've also witnessed the power of combining biblical truth with practical steps. In this episode, I'll share four areas that can help you fight through depression's darkness.We'll look at people...2025-04-0142 min
Neelu Gurung PodcastExploring spirituality's influence on forgiveness (ft. Healey Ikerd)In this episode, we delve into the profound connection between spirituality and forgiveness. We explore how embracing a spiritual perspective can transform our ability to let go of grudges and resentments, and instead cultivate compassion, empathy, and understanding. By examining the ways in which spirituality influences our capacity for forgiveness, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Join us as we navigate the complex and nuanced relationship between spirituality and forgiveness, and discover the profound benefits that can emerge when we prioritize compassion and mercy over anger and resentment.
KEYWORDS: spirituality...2025-03-3025 minHealthy & Redeemed23. Is This Normal? Exploring the Difficult Journey of Grief - Part 2Let me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Grief is a natural and necessary part of loss, but what happens when it lingers beyond its season? In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we explore prolonged or complicated grief—what it is, why it happens, and how to move forward in a healthy way.We’ll discuss:Signs of prolonged grief - when grief has become “stuck” and is interfering with daily life.Factors that can make pro...2025-03-2532 minHealthy & Redeemed22. Is This Normal? Exploring the Difficult Journey of Grief - Part 1Let me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Grief can feel overwhelming, confusing, and even isolating. It is a natural reaction to a loss in our life, especially the loss of a loved one. If you’ve ever wondered, Is this normal? You’re not alone. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we’ll explore the difficult journey of grief. Together, we’ll answer common questions like: What are the different ways that grief shows up?How lon...2025-03-1828 minHealthy & Redeemed21. When Worry Takes Over: Skills to Calm Your Heart and MindLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Are your worries something you should worry about? How can you manage your worries better? Worry is a normal part of life—but it doesn’t have to control you. In this episode of Healthy and Redeemed, we look at what worry really is and why it's not always a bad thing. You'll learn practical, faith-based tools to manage your worry with the wisdom of God’s Word and the help of...2025-03-1125 minHealthy & Redeemed20. True Guilt or False Guilt - How to Tell the DifferenceLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Guilt can be a powerful emotion, but not all guilt is from God. Some guilt is meant to lead us to repentance, while other guilt keeps us stuck in shame and condemnation. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we’ll explore the difference between true guilt and false guilt, how to recognize each, and how to handle guilt in a healthy way. We will also dive into 'mom gui...2025-03-0434 min
MBR Talk RewindsHealthy & Redeemed | Sleep and Mental HealthLicensed Counselor Healey Ikerd discusses important parts of mental health and dives into how sleep is crucial to regulating emotions.2025-03-0126 minHealthy & Redeemed19. Forgiving Others and the Myth of Self ForgivenessLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Forgiveness is a central part of the Christian faith. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we explore God’s forgiveness—what it means for us and how it transforms our lives. We also dive into why we need to forgive others and what we do if we have hurt someone. And what about self-forgiveness? Is it biblical? Join me as we uncover the truth about forgiveness and how to walk in the...2025-02-2535 min
MBR Talk RewindsHealthy & Redeemed | 11 Signs of an Emotionally Healthy ChristianHealey Ikerd, Licensed Professional Counselor and US Army Veteran explores what it means to be emotionally healthy as a Christian.2025-02-2242 minHealthy & Redeemed18. Overcoming Fear and Trusting GodLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Fear can feel overwhelming, but as Christians, we don’t have to be ruled by it. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we’ll explore biblical truths about fear and practical ways to trust God when we feel fear. Learn how to replace fear with faith, find peace in God’s promises, and walk in biblical courage every day. This episode is a longer one, bu...2025-02-1852 minHealthy & Redeemed17. From Holes to Wholeness - H.T. Hole TheoryLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Are you looking to worldly things to fill your holes? In this episode, we explore the powerful truth that only God can fill the holes in our hearts and lives as we explore my "H.T. Hole Theory". Drawing from scripture and personal experience, I share how worldly pursuits often leave us empty and how God's promises offer true restoration and fulfillment. We open the episode talking a li...2025-02-1129 minHealthy & Redeemed16. Renewing Your Mind with Healthy Thoughts - Part 3Let me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.In this episode, we continue our three-part series on renewing your mind by focusing on how to replace negative thoughts with healthy thoughts. Building on the Cognitive Behavioral Triangle and understanding automatic negative thoughts (ANTs), we’ll talk about the criteria for healthy thoughts and how it will transform us. We will also learn how to create healthy replacement thoughts. As I mentioned in the episode, I am happy...2025-02-0427 minHealthy & Redeemed15. Renewing Your Mind with Healthy Thoughts - Part 2Let me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.In this episode of Healthy and Redeemed, we dive into the Cognitive Behavioral Triangle, a powerful tool that reveals the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Learn how understanding this triangle can help you identify unhealthy patterns and make meaningful changes.We’ll also explore the impact of automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) and the importance of recognizing the need to replace them and a little about the neural pathways in...2025-01-2835 minHealthy & Redeemed14. Renewing Your Mind with Healthy Thoughts, Part 1 - The Biblical FoundationLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Discover how God calls us to transform our thoughts, aligning them with His truth, and learn why this process is essential for emotional and spiritual health. I will explore key scriptures and the therapeutic intervention called cognitive behavioral therapy. If you know that you have negative and unhealthy self-talk, this three-part series will help you change those thoughts and make them obedient to Christ. Here is the link to the p...2025-01-2134 minHealthy & Redeemed13. Anxiety and the BrainLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.In this episode, I will explore the connection between anxiety and the brain. Discover how anxiety starts in the brain, impacts the body, and how God designed your mind with the ability to adapt and heal. I will discuss key areas of the brain involved in anxiety, what happens during anxious moments, and practical steps to care for your brain—spiritually, mentally, and physically. Support the show2025-01-1438 minHealthy & Redeemed12. Seven Practical Ways to Nourish Your NepheshLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.What does it really mean to nourish your soul? In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we explore the fascinating Hebrew word Nephesh, often translated as "soul" in the Bible. But Nephesh is so much more—it means your whole being: body, mind, and spirit.Join me as we dive into key scriptures like Genesis 2:7, Deuteronomy 6:5, and Psalm 42:1-2 to uncover the biblical meaning of Nephesh and why your entire self ma...2025-01-0743 minHealthy & Redeemed11. Setting Goals for the New YearLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.As we step into a new year, many of us reflect on the past and look forward to a fresh start. In this episode,, we explore the importance of setting goals. There are five important characteristics of goals or objectives:1. Specific2. Attainable3. Measurable 4. Observable5. Positively Focused Whether you set goals in the new year or you choose to set new ones throughout the year, h...2024-12-3130 minHealthy & Redeemed10. A Special Christmas Edition | A Reading to Remember the True Meaning of ChristmasLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Christmas is a season of joy, but it can also be a time of struggle for many. If you’re feeling down, grieving, or just grasping for some peace in the busyness of the season, this special edition of Healthy & Redeemed is for you. I will read through selected scriptures and meaningful song lyrics helping us remember the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus Christ. He is the greatest gift...2024-12-2416 min
Helping The Brave PodcastEmpowering Veterans: VA Benefits, Resilience, and Healing with Ed Parcaut & Healey Ikerd Join host Ed Parcaut in this heartfelt episode of "Helping The Brave" as he sits down with Healey Ikerd, a dedicated counselor and military veteran. Together, they dive deep into the challenges and triumphs faced by veterans, emphasizing the vital importance of utilizing available benefits and resources. In this episode, Ed shares his own journey, from dealing with health issues caused by burn pits to navigating the complex VA system. Healey, who grew up in Oklahoma and later served in the military, recounts her transition to civilian life and her passion for counseling veterans dealing with anxiety...2024-12-1743 min
Helping The Brave PodcastEmpowering Veterans: VA Benefits, Resilience, and Healing with Ed Parcaut & Healey IkerdJoin host Ed Parcaut in this heartfelt episode of "Helping The Brave" as he sits down with Healey Ikerd, a dedicated counselor and military veteran. Together, they dive deep into the challenges and triumphs faced by veterans, emphasizing the vital importance of utilizing available benefits and resources. In this episode, Ed shares his own journey, from dealing with health issues caused by burn pits to navigating the complex VA system. Healey, who grew up in Oklahoma and later served in the military, recounts her transition to civilian life and her passion for counseling veterans dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and...2024-12-1743 minHealthy & Redeemed9. Creating Healthy Coping Skills - Part 4, Journaling and CreativityLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.In this final installment of the "Creating Healthy Coping Skills" series, I explore how journaling and practicing creativity can help us navigate life’s emotional challenges. Discover how these expressive practices not only help us process emotions but also provide benefits to our lives. I discuss a biblical approach to journaling—expressing raw feelings while ending the writing with truths about God’s character and/or promises. I will also provide...2024-12-1734 min
Tiger TalkS6E2: Why Families Should #go2ARfestivalsTiger Talk is an AWARD WINNING podcast that is written and produced by 4th and 5th grade EAST students at John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation in Springdale, Arkansas. The theme of Season 6 is #go2ARfestivals. The hosts of Tiger Talk, and their guests, will encourage families to get outside and enjoy the fun festivals that are held in Arkansas. This season's intro song was composed and played by 4th grade EAST student Kaylee.Today, the hosts of Tiger Talk interview Healey Ikerd, Licensed Professional Counselor and author, about the benefits of being outside and...2024-12-1006 minHealthy & Redeemed8. Creating Healthy Coping Skills - Part 3, Muscle Relaxation, Grounding, and VisualizationLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Do you have a lot of tension in your body? Do you feel extreme anxiety or have post-trauma symptoms? I will share more healthy coping skills, specifically muscle relaxation, grounding, and visualization techniques. These practical techniques will help with managing stress or emotional overwhelm. If you ever wanted a toolbox full of healthy coping 'tools', this episode series is for you! _____________________Are you feeling anxiety or...2024-12-1040 minHealthy & Redeemed7. Creating Healthy Coping Skills - Part 2, Prayer and MeditationLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.In this second part of integrating coping skills into your life, I talk specifically about the benefits of prayer and meditation. Not only are these things healthy coping skills, but they are also practices that will help you deepen your faith. Join me on this important journey of creating good mental and spiritual health!*Biblical Meditation is meant to help you trust God more and focus on Him and His ch...2024-12-0328 minHealthy & Redeemed6. Creating Healthy Coping Skills - Part 1Let me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, or anxious? Do you have a hard time managing all those emotions? It is time to integrate some healthy coping skills into your life! Don't underestimate the power of coping to deal with troubling emotions in a healthy way.In this episode, I talk about what coping skills are and how they help us manage our emotions. I will share the importance of having heal...2024-11-2632 minHealthy & Redeemed5. Why Sleep is Vital to Mental HealthLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.In this episode of Healthy and Redeemed, we dive into the essential foundation for stable emotional and mental health. I focus on three parts of that foundation—sleep, exercise, and nutrition— emphasizing how each area uniquely contributes to emotional resilience, helping us face daily challenges with greater stability.Special focus is given to the importance of sleep, an area often overlooked but deeply influential in healing, memory, and emotional regulation. I exp...2024-11-2126 minHealthy & Redeemed4. 11 Signs of an Emotionally Healthy ChristianLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.In this episode of Healthy and Redeemed, I explore what it means to be emotionally healthy as a Christian. I discuss 11 key signs that help us recognize maturity in our emotions and biblical principles that guide us toward healthier living. I break down each sign and provide practical advice for growing in emotional maturity, no matter where we are on the journey.Key Topics:What Does...2024-11-1442 minHealthy & Redeemed3. Why Do We Have Emotions and How Can We Manage Them?Let me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.I talk about emotions - what they are and why I believe God gave us these wonderful but sometimes frustrating feelings. I also provide some simple tips to respond to them and gauge whether they are 'normal'. I share some better ways to think and manage them. This is the stuff I share in my counseling office, so please join me!!Support the showGet Hea...2024-11-0727 minHealthy & Redeemed2. Healey's Faith Journey - From Two Paths to One!!Let me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.In this episode, I will share a little bit of my faith journey, and how God helped me see myself as he created me to be. I also share more about my hopes for the podcast and what you can expect in the future. Support the showGet Healey's Book: Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry _______________________________...2024-11-0713 minHealthy & Redeemed1. Introduction to Healthy & Redeemed with Healey IkerdLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.I introduce myself and the new Healthy and Redeemed podcast. I share my desires and goals of helping people live healthier lives as Christians. In future episodes, I will share practical ways for you to become more emotionally healthy and deepen your faith. As a follower of Jesus, it's important that you live as healthy as possible—no matter what you have experienced in the past or what you may be fac...2024-11-0704 minHealthy & RedeemedTrailer - Welcome to Healthy & Redeemed with Healey IkerdLet me know your thoughts about the content in this episode through Fan Mail. If you want a response, please email me through my website.Welcome to the Healthy and Redeemed Podcast—a place for Christians who want to grow in their emotional health. I’m Healey Ikerd, a licensed counselor, and I’m passionate about helping believers excel in their lives and relationships.In each episode, we’ll explore ways to improve our mental health. We’ll dive into topics like coping skills, managing our emotions, thoughts, behaviors according to the Bible, learning to forgive, a...2024-11-0201 min
THE SJ CHILDS SHOW-Building a Community of InclusionEpisode 292-Transforming Lives: Insights on Mental Health, Therapy, and Anxiety Management with Healey IkerdSend us a textJoin us for an enlightening conversation with Healey Ikerd, a seasoned licensed counselor from Arkansas who brings 17 years of expertise in mental health to our discussion. Healey passionately shares her journey from working with children to focusing on adults in her private practice, and the significance of modeling good mental health practices. Her insights are not just professional but deeply personal, as she draws from her experiences. Discover how believing in one's potential can transform lives, and why teaching children coping skills is more crucial now than ever.Our chat takes...2024-10-1938 min
BookWorthyBookWorthy Chats with Healey IkerdSend us a textSummary In this episode, Healey Ikerd discusses her book, The Red Ball, and its inspiration. She shares the importance of faith and forgiveness in the story and how it teaches children valuable life lessons. Healey also talks about the impact of different lifestyles and the need for books on forgiveness. She shares her journey as an author and her upcoming projects. You can find Healey and her books on her website, writtenbyhealy.com.Takeaways The Red Ball teaches children about faith, forgiveness, and ki...2024-10-0927 min
Bleeding DaylightHealey Ikerd - Renewing Your MindIn this episode, Healey shares her powerful journey through childhood challenges, including fear, self-doubt, and growing up in a turbulent family environment. Her faith, nurtured from a young age, provided an anchor as she navigated painful experiences, including her parents’ divorce, bullying, and struggling with her sense of identity. She opens up about how God’s presence and her Christian upbringing sustained her, even during times of rebellion and spiritual drift.
Healey’s story doesn’t stop at her personal challenges—she also discusses her path to becoming a Christian counselor. With deep insights into mental heal...2024-09-2230 min
Book Marketing Mania - Start a Podcast, Guest on Podcasts, Grow Your Author Platform139. How to Conquer Your Book Marketing Anxiety with Healey IkerdIf you get anxiety when it comes to marketing your book, this episode is for you! My sweet friend and client, author Healey Ikerd, is here to share tips to help you overcome worry and self-doubt from a Biblical point of view. Healey is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the author of "Changing Your Feelings: A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry from a Christian Perspective", and her children’s book, "The Red Ball, a story of forgiveness and friendship".You’ll hear how Healey is marketing her own books and her experience booking podcas...2024-09-2031 min
God's Diamonds In The Ruff Podcast#141 GDITR S5 EP 15: Healey Ikerd's Approach to Anxiety: Practical and Spiritual SolutionsSend us a textHow do Christians reconcile their faith with the experience of anxiety? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Healey Ikerd, a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist, who shares her journey and passion for integrating biblical principles with psychological techniques. Healey opens up about her motivation behind creating a unique workbook designed to help Christians manage anxiety and worry. We explore why anxiety is so prevalent among believers and discuss the challenges of aligning anxious feelings with biblical teachings. Haley emphasizes the importance of viewing anxiety as a God-given emotion and...2024-08-3020 min
Christ in Private PracticeEp. 4 Faith to Fruition: 15 Years of Trusting God in Practice and PublishingIn this inspiring episode of Christ in Private Practice, I sit down with Healey Ikerd, LPC, LMFT, who has spent the last 15 years building a successful private practice grounded in faith.
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Join us as Healey shares her journey of deepening trust in God throughout her career, and how her faith has been the cornerstone of her work with clients. She also opens up about her transition from counselor to counselor AND published author, offering insights into how her experience in therapy has influenced her writing.
Whether you’re a mental health pr...2024-08-2727 min
Out of the Darkness with Ruth HovsepianFacing Fears & Trusting God MoreIn this episode, Ruth Hovsepian and Healey Ikerd discuss how to face fears and trust God more. They explore common fears encountered in counseling, the purpose of fear, and the importance of distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy fears. They emphasize the need to identify the root causes of fears and anxieties and provide practical steps to cultivate trust in God. They also discuss the misconceptions about fear and faith and the importance of making decisions based on God's truth rather than emotions. Overall, the conversation encourages listeners to trust God and step out in faith.Takeaways2024-08-2634 min
Faith and Family Trailblazer PodcastTurning Anxiety into Advantage with Healey Ikerd
Welcome to the Faith & Family Trailblazers Podcast! In this episode, we explore a new perspective on anxiety and how to turn it into a powerful tool for growth.
Healey Ikerd is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Arkansas, a Master's of Human Relations Degree from the University of Oklahoma, and a Master's of Science Degree from John Brown University in Community Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. She has also earned a Certificate in Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theo...2024-08-2119 min
Finding God in Our PainSpiritual Disciplines Can Heal and Transform, with Healey IkerdLately I’ve taken a keen interest in finding ways, methods, tools for my listeners to not only pursue peace in their life but I also want to connect them with actual people who can make a difference in their pursuit for freedom in the mind/mental health, heart/emotional health and body/physical health. With that in mind, my guest today is Psychotherapist Healey Ikerd. As you listen in you’ll hear that she can definitely make a difference in those areas of your life.
Together she and I want you to know, to have, to exper...2024-06-191h 25
Reading With Your Kids PodcastStorytelling For HealingChrista Avampato returns to Reading With Your Kids to celebrate her Emerson Page middle grade series. She discussed how her character Emerson came to her during a difficult time and inspired her healing journey. Avampato shared details about Emerson's latest adventure in her new book "Where the Light Leads," which takes place in Ireland. We also welcomed Healey Ikerd, author of the picture book "The Red Ball." She shared a personal story her mother told her about growing up in East Germany, which inspired the book. "The Red Ball" teaches about friendship and forgiveness through a story where...2024-06-1456 min
Dear Single MommaWhat the Mental Health!?Join me as I chat with Healey as she talks to us about the importance is Mental Health. May is mental health awareness month. This episode is not intended for clinical purposes. If you are experiencing some mental health challenges please talk to your Physician and or a therapist. The links are below for help.
Healey Ikerd is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Arkansas, a Master's of Human Relations Degree from the University of Oklahoma, and a Master's of Science Degree from John Brown University in...2024-05-3051 min
POSITIVELY JOY: Healing Hearts After DivorceChristians should use faith in marriage and anxiety counselingCouples aren't perfect and can have problems, so speaking to a marriage counselor can be a good idea. But what about incorporating your faith into exploring marital issues? Licensed Professional Counselor and Therapist Healey Ikerd says it's a natural, and that when picking a counselor who is Christian you should ask them to integrate their faith into the counseling.
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Fierce CallingPractical Ways to Manage Anxiety and Find Solutions to Our Problems in God’s Word with Healey IkerdHave you ever struggled with forgiveness? Anxiety? Worry? Need encouragement in your daily walk with Jesus and diving into Bible reading?
This week I welcome my new friend and guest Healey Ikerd to the show. She shares her Jesus story of redemption, which includes being a child of divorce, serving in the US Army, and becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist. She’s been in the mental health field for over 17 years and founded her private practice HopeLife Counseling where she helps others work through problems of everyday life.
Her fierce ca...2024-05-0739 minFierce CallingPractical Ways to Manage Anxiety and Find Solutions to Our Problems in God’s Word with Healey IkerdHave you ever struggled with forgiveness? Anxiety? Worry? Need encouragement in your daily walk with Jesus and diving into Bible reading?
This week I welcome my new friend and guest Healey Ikerd to the show. She shares her Jesus story of redemption, which includes being a child of divorce, serving in the US Army, and becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist. She's been in the mental health field for over 17 years and founded her private practice HopeLife Counseling where she helps others work through problems of everyday life.
Her fierce calling is helping others know the...2024-05-0739 min
Parade Deck Friday PlaylistLife is not without difficult times with Healy IkerdJoin us on this episode of The Scuttlebutt Podcast as we delve into the inspiring journey of Healey Ikerd, a US Army veteran, director of a nonprofit organization, and founder of HopeLife Counseling. With a diverse background that spans military service, nonprofit leadership, and mental health advocacy, Healey brings a wealth of experiences and insights to our conversation.We'll explore Healey's transition from the military to civilian life and how her experiences shaped her passion for mental health awareness and support. From her time serving in the Army to her work in mental health counseling, Healey's journey...2024-05-031h 13
TSP - The Scuttlebutt PodcastHealy Ikerd Army veteran, author, counselorSend us a textJoin us on this episode of The Scuttlebutt Podcast as we delve into the inspiring journey of Healey Ikerd, a US Army veteran, director of a nonprofit organization, and founder of HopeLife Counseling. With a diverse background that spans military service, nonprofit leadership, and mental health advocacy, Healey brings a wealth of experiences and insights to our conversation.We'll explore Healey's transition from the military to civilian life and how her experiences shaped her passion for mental health awareness and support. From her time serving in the Army to her work...2024-04-291h 19
Soul GritAnxiety Tools for ChristiansChristians deal with anxiety, just like anyone else. In fact, anxiety on the whole has been on the rise (can you guess why)? But Christians have power to overcome anxiety that the world doesn't have.Healey Ikerd is a licensed therapist who wrote a book called Changing Your Feelings: A Workbook and Journal for Anxiety and Worry to help Christians manage anxiety with tools from both Scripture and the counseling field. In this episode, she shares some of the highlights from her book, as well as her calm and gentle personality! You can find out more about...2022-05-0348 min