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Garden ConvosWhat’s Your Narrative?A convo on legacy burdens & intergenerational trauma. In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of legacy burdens—the emotional, psychological, and spiritual patterns passed down through generations. Blending insights from psychology and the Bible, we explore how trauma, cultural narratives, and even epigenetic memory can shape our identities and experiences. 2025-07-2737 minGarden Convos¿Cuál Es Tu Narrativa?Una conversación sobre las cargas heredadas y el trauma intergeneracional. En este episodio, profundizamos en el concepto de las cargas heredadas: los patrones emocionales, psicológicos y espirituales que se transmiten de generación en generación. Combinando perspectivas de la psicología y la Biblia, exploramos cómo el trauma, las narrativas culturales e incluso la memoria epigenética pueden moldear nuestras identidades y experiencias.2025-07-2727 minGarden ConvosIdentity & Cultural BackgroundIn this episode, we explore the idea that we are children of God before anything else and how our identity is rooted in His love, not our labels or brokenness. We discuss the power of understanding our inner parts and how they reflect our experiences and beliefs. Through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS), we talk about unblending from past wounds and relearning to live from our true, beloved selves. Ultimately, we reflect on the importance of grounding ourselves in God’s word for healing and transformation.2025-07-1335 minGarden ConvosIdentidad y Origen CulturalEn este episodio, exploramos la idea de que somos hijos de Dios ante todo y cómo nuestra identidad se basa en su amor, no en nuestras etiquetas ni en nuestra fragilidad. Hablamos del poder de comprender nuestro interior y cómo esto refleja nuestras experiencias y creencias. A través de la perspectiva de los Sistemas Familiares Internos, hablamos sobre cómo deshacernos de las heridas del pasado y reaprender a vivir desde nuestro verdadero y amado yo. Finalmente, reflexionamos sobre la importancia de arraigarnos en la palabra de Dios para la sanación y la transformación.2025-07-1324 minGarden ConvosWhy Unity MattersSetting the atmosphere for season 3, where love is always the answer! Season 3 is focused on exploring mental health from a cultural lens and understanding how to apply cultural humility to all aspects of our lives. I will be sharing my own experiences as a therapist working with minorities, as well as my own experiences as a Hispanic woman. Above all, love is the thread that connects these episodes and focusing on letting our faith in Jesus guide us in navigating these various cultural topics.2025-06-2927 minGarden ConvosPor qué Importa la UnidadPreparando el ambiente para la temporada 3, ¡donde el amor siempre es la respuesta! La temporada 3 se centra en explorar la salud mental desde una perspectiva cultural y en entendiendo cómo aplicar la humildad cultural a todos los aspectos de nuestra vida. Compartiré mis propias experiencias como terapeuta trabajando con minorías, así como mis experiencias como mujer hispana. Sobre todo, el amor es el hilo conductor de estos episodios y nos centraremos en dejar que nuestra fe en Jesús nos guíe a navegar estos diversos temas culturales.2025-06-2925 minGarden ConvosPara Los Que Necesitan EsperanzaFinalizando la temporada 2 de Garden Convos con un enfoque en la esperanza, que se encuentra solo en Jesús. ¡La esperanza es el antídoto a nuestra angustia y lo cambia todo!2025-02-1730 minGarden ConvosFor The One Needing HopeEnding season 2 of Garden Convos with a focus on hope, that is found in Jesus alone. Hope is the antidote to our distress, and it changes everything!2025-02-1731 minGarden ConvosFor The One Who Is BusyIt is so easy for “I’m busy” to become our excuse when it comes to time with God. Why is this relevant? Our lack of time with God has a direct impact on our mental health. The more God speaks into your life, the less space there is for anything that contradicts His words and promises for your life. Let’s grow in our desire to dwell in the Gardener through prayer & insight on this episode.2025-01-1936 minGarden ConvosPara Los Que Están OcupadosEs muy fácil que “estoy ocupado” se convierta en nuestra excusa cuando se trata de pasar tiempo con Dios. ¿Por qué es esto relevante? Nuestra falta de tiempo con Dios tiene un impacto directo en nuestra salud mental. Cuanto más Dios habla a tu vida, menos espacio hay para cualquier cosa que contradiga Sus palabras y promesas para tu vida. Crezcamos en nuestro deseo de refugiarnos en el Jardinero a través de la oración y la comprensión de este episodio.2025-01-1922 minGarden ConvosPara Los Que Quieren Manejar Sus Bendiciones¿Cómo respondemos cuando Dios nos bendice? Una conversación y oración sobre cómo manejar nuestras bendiciones, donde buscamos a darle a Dios la gloria en nuestros mejores y peores momentos.2025-01-0519 minGarden ConvosFor The One Desiring To Steward Their BlessingsHow do we respond when God blesses us? A conversation and prayer on stewarding our blessings, where we seek to give God the glory in our highs and lows.2025-01-0528 minGarden ConvosFor The One With Trust IssuesTrusting God is not easy, yet so worth it. Let’s talk about it.2024-12-2235 minGarden ConvosPara Los Que Tienen Problemas de ConfianzaNo es fácil confiar en Dios, pero si vale la pena. Hablemos sobre esto.2024-12-2225 minGarden ConvosFor The One Feeling Politically OverwhelmedThis year we have experience heightened political anxiety as a nation due to the election in November 2024, and having so many sources of information can be very overwhelming. This episode is not about opinions, but rather on how we respond in prayer and trusting that God is in control. No matter what happens, we can put our trust in that which is eternal and will provide us with hope in difficult times. Regardless of your beliefs, I hope you are encouraged to pray more and love deeper! 2024-12-0838 minGarden ConvosPara Los Que Se Sienten Ansiosos PolíticamenteEste año hemos experimentado una mayor ansiedad política como nación debido a las elecciones de noviembre de 2024, y tener tantas fuentes de información puede resultar muy abrumador. Este episodio no trata sobre opiniones, sino sobre cómo respondemos en oración y confiando en que Dios tiene el control. Pase lo que pase, podemos poner nuestra confianza en aquello que es eterno y que nos brindará esperanza en los momentos difíciles. Independientemente de tus creencias, espero que te animes a orar más y a amar más profundamente!2024-12-0826 minGarden ConvosFor The One Fighting Their FleshPart of healing your mind is RENEWING your mind. We are no longer bound by our flesh, but rather we live by the Spirit. Join me in prayer to learn how to daily surrender and grow in our fruitfulness through communion with God. 2024-11-2432 minGarden ConvosPara Los Que Luchan Contra La CarneParte de sanar tu mente es RENOVAR tu mente. Ya no estamos atados a nuestra carne, sino que vivimos por el Espíritu. Únase conmigo en oración para aprender cómo rendirnos diariamente y crecer en nuestra fecundidad a través de la comunión con Dios.2024-11-2423 minGarden ConvosPara Los Que No Se Sienten CualificadosHay momentos en la vida en los que cuestionamos nuestro llamado y cuestionamos nuestra capacidad de ser quienes queremos ser. Podemos acudir a Dios para que nos recuerde nuestro llamado original: amar a Dios y amar a los demás. En este episodio miramos Jeremías 1 y nos enfocamos en orar para que Dios renueve nuestras mentes y nos dé fe para las partes de nosotros que aún no están calificadas. Dios no llama a los calificados, Él califica a los llamados.2024-11-1025 minGarden ConvosFor The One Feeling UnqualifiedThere are moments in life where we question our calling, and question our ability to be who we want to be. We can look to God to remind us of our original calling, to love God and love others. In this episode we look at Jeremiah 1 and focus on praying for God to renew our minds and give us faith for the parts of us that are not qualified yet. God does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called. 2024-11-1025 minGarden ConvosFor The One Feeling LostWe all can relate to feeling lost and seeking direction from God through prayer is the best approach to these feelings. We discuss how we can feel lost when we lack discernment and going back to the simple pursuit of loving God can help provide the peace we seek when we feel lost. 2024-10-2730 minGarden ConvosPara Los Que Se Sienten PerdidosTodos podemos identificarnos con el sentimiento de pérdida y buscar la dirección de Dios a través de la oración es el mejor enfoque para estos sentimientos. Discutimos cómo podemos sentirnos perdidos cuando nos falta discernimiento y volver a la simple búsqueda de amar a Dios puede ayudar a proporcionar la paz que buscamos cuando nos sentimos perdidos.2024-10-2724 minGarden ConvosFor The One Feeling UnlovedWe have all felt unloved and this impacts how we feel about ourselves and others. If we can understand the love God has for us and our call to love Him in return, we can experience love as God Himself. “I am loved” is an unshakable truth we get to pray over ourselves in this episode and combat those thoughts and emotions that fill us with doubts. 2024-10-2038 minGarden ConvosPara Los Que No Se Sienten AmadosTodos nos hemos sentido no amados y esto afecta cómo nos sentimos con nosotros mismos y con los demás. Si podemos comprender el amor que Dios tiene por nosotros y nuestro llamado a amarlo a cambio, podemos experimentar el amor como Dios mismo. “Yo soy amado” es una verdad inquebrantable por la que oramos por nosotros mismos en este episodio y combatimos esos pensamientos y emociones que nos llenan de dudas.2024-10-2033 minGarden ConvosFor The One Holding UnforgivenessUnforgiveness can be the root of a lot of our mental and emotional struggles we face. From a biblical perspective, we get to pray for healing in this area of our lives and understand what forgiveness looks like for ourselves and others. Forgiveness does not always mean reconciliation, and understanding how to have healthy boundaries in our lives is part of the healing process.2024-10-1338 minGarden ConvosPara Los Que No Han PerdonadoLa falta de perdón puede ser la raíz de muchas de las luchas mentales y emocionales que enfrentamos. Desde una perspectiva bíblica, podemos orar por sanación en esta área de nuestras vidas y comprender cómo es el perdón para nosotros y los demás. El perdón no siempre significa reconciliación, y comprender cómo establecer límites saludables en nuestras vidas es parte del proceso de sanación.2024-10-1329 minGarden ConvosFor The One Feeling Far From GodWe have all felt far from God and these feelings can be addressed through prayer and understanding of what we do that makes us feel far from God. The Holy Spirit has given us access to God at all times, so the question is not if God has left us, but rather, what have we done to distance ourselves from Him? Through a mental health-informed conversation, we get to look at scripture and understand how we can draw near to God when we understand who He is and who He says we are.2024-10-0633 minGarden ConvosPara Los Que Se Sienten Alejados de DiosTodos nos hemos sentido lejos de Dios y estos sentimientos pueden abordarse mediante la oración y la comprensión de lo que hacemos que nos hace sentir lejos de Dios. El Espíritu Santo nos ha dado acceso a Dios en todo momento, por lo que la pregunta no es si Dios nos ha dejado, sino, ¿qué hemos hecho para distanciarnos de Él? A través de una conversación basada en la salud mental, podemos leer las Escrituras y comprender cómo podemos acercarnos a Dios cuando entendemos quién es Él y quiénes dice que somos.2024-10-0633 minGarden ConvosThe Significance of RestRest is significant for every aspect of our lives. Physically, spiritually, & mentally. Jesus took time to intentionally rest in God, so why wouldn’t we? Allow God to define what productivity looks like instead of the fast-pace world we live in. The process is more important than the product. Let’s learn to rest more.2024-07-2829 minGarden ConvosLa Importancia del DescansoEl descanso es importante para todos los aspectos de nuestras vidas. Físicamente, espiritualmente y mentalmente. Jesús se tomó tiempo para descansar intencionalmente en Dios, entonces ¿por qué nosotros no lo haríamos? Permita que Dios defina cómo es la productividad en lugar del mundo acelerado en el que vivimos. El proceso es más importante que el producto. Aprendamos a descansar más.2024-07-2825 minGarden ConvosUnderstanding DepressionDepression is a very popular topic in society, right next to anxiety. What do we do when we experience this and how can we feel better? First, we must understand what depression is and detach ourselves from over-identifying with our emotions. The Word guides our identity and He Himself is the source of joy and peace that can replace those negative thought patterns that drive depression. Listen for the full convo!! 2024-07-2137 minGarden ConvosEl Poder del Espíritu SantoEn este episodio hablamos sobre como escuchamos la voz de Dios y entender que el está siempre hablándonos. La pregunta siempre es si tu estas en un hogar espiritual para escucharlo. También comparto sobre mi viaje misionero a Ecuador y que aprendí sobre el poder del Espíritu Santo.2024-07-1424 minGarden ConvosUnderstanding Anxiety & Breaking Self-Destructive CyclesAnxiety is a complex topic that is often generalized and misunderstood. This episode aims to provide a general understanding of anxiety, while focusing on how to practically approach it and change our thinking to be able to cope with these emotions in a healthy way. We also discuss the source of peace itself, and how we can go to God to be restored.2024-07-1433 minGarden ConvosOperating Out of the Power of the Holy SpiritI recently went on a mission trip to Ecuador and in this episode I highlight what God taught me on this trip about hearing the Holy Spirit and loving others well through that. The supernatural can seem very daunting and confusing, but it is actually quite simple. Scripture indicates how God is not far from each of us, and a seeking heart. Is all you need. Why does this matter for mental health? Discerning the voice of God from other voices in your life will allow you to train your mind to combat maladaptive thought patterns and instead take...2024-07-0732 minGarden ConvosWhat You Consume, Consumes YouThe things that we consume spiritually, have an impact on our cognitions and what comes out of our mouths. As followers of Christ, we are called to a process of sanctification that requires us to develop our skills in self-awareness and making the effort to consume things that are healthy for our mind and spirit. 2024-06-3022 minGarden ConvosSpiritual Abuse & Navigating Healthy SpiritualityAssessing for spiritual abuse is a complex but necessary aspect of counseling that is too often overlooked. In this episode we discuss a healthy approach to spirituality and take time to understand the effects of spiritual abuse and religious trauma.2024-06-2323 minGarden ConvosLa Salud Mental de los HombresLa salud mental de los hombres es muy importante y algo que no se habla sobre en nuestra cultura latina. El propósito de este episodio es ayudarnos a tener conversaciones sobre la masculinidad y demostrar como Jesús mismo tuvo emociones y se expresaba. Un hombre es alguien que depende en Dios y pone todo en su control. La commanded traer fruto y un espacio para que los hombres tengan personas con quien ser vulnerables. Hay libertad en la vulnerabilidad. 2024-06-1726 minGarden ConvosMen’s Mental HealthMen’s mental health month is June, and I wanted to take the time to discuss the importance of cultivating spaces where men feel safe to be vulnerable. Masculinity is complex and not tied to an unrealistic, stoic standard of what it means to be a man. The Bible gives us examples of what it looks like to depend on God and know that it is okay to ask for help.2024-06-1623 minGarden ConvosAddiction & HopeIn this episode I share my understanding of addiction and substance use disorders. We discuss addiction as both a choice and disease, while looking at the power of hope to help individuals through recovery. The hope is to advocate for those in recovery and increase our understanding of how addiction works, so we all may have more grace for the silent battles we all fight. 2024-06-0931 minGarden ConvosEating Disorders, My Own WildernessIn this episode we look at a specific category of mental disorders, “Feeding and Eating Disorders.” I share my own testimony of struggling with body image and eating, while sharing how we can grow in our understanding of these disorders from a spiritual perspective. Hope you feel encouraged to love more & be more aware of the silent battles people are walking through every day.2024-06-0243 minGarden ConvosHidden, Not UnseenIn a world where we long to be seen, the question is not only are you okay when you are purposefully being hidden by God, but are you fruitful in the midst of being hidden.2024-05-2624 minGarden ConvosMinistry Beyond the Church WallsMinistry is a lifestyle, not limited to the four walls of the church. I have had times in my life where I questioned if I was living out God’s will because I was not in “ministry”, aka working at a church or being a missionary. And it simply could not be farther away from the truth. 2024-05-1930 minGarden ConvosMinisterio Fuera de la IglesiaEl ministerio es un estilo de vida, no limitado a las cuatro paredes de la iglesia. He tenido momentos en mi vida en los que me pregunté si estaba viviendo la voluntad de Dios porque no estaba en el “ministerio”, es decir, trabajando en una iglesia o siendo misionera. Y simplemente no podría estar más lejos de la verdad.2024-05-1923 minGarden ConvosCommunity in an Era of IsolationCommunity can be very difficult to navigate, yet one of the most fulfilling aspects of life. In this episode we discuss the importance of fruitful friendships from a systems theory approach and a biblical understanding of unity. 2024-05-1226 minGarden ConvosModern Day IdolatryUnveiling the idols in our lives can be one of the hardest yet fruitful processes we can go through in order to live a freer life both mentally and spiritually. 2024-05-0527 minGarden ConvosMaking Peace with Your PastWe discussed understanding trauma in the last episode, so it was important to also address this topic of making peace with your past because we all have difficult experiences that have marked us, but they do not need to define us. Hope you feel encouraged to live in peace because Peace lives in you!2024-04-2829 minGarden ConvosEntendiendo el TraumaEl trauma es un tema muy importante cuando hablamos sobre la salud mental, y este episodio se enfoca en entendiendo como trauma afecta nuestro cuerpo, mente, y espíritu. Espero que aprenden algo nuevo y que crecemos en el amor por otros, especialmente personas que han tenido experiencias traumáticas. Con amor, Lau!2024-04-2826 minGarden ConvosUnderstanding TraumaTrauma is a very broad and complex term that cannot be healed in a moment. There is. A process to heal from trauma and the first step of that is do understand what trauma is and how it affects the human mind, body, and spirit. This is just a broad overview, and in future episodes we will discuss different types of traumatic experiences in detail. Hope this helps create a foundation for how you view trauma so that we may love others better while they walk through their own healing journeys!2024-04-2129 minGarden ConvosDying to yourself is the best form of self-careIn a world of self-everything, could it be that true, sustainable self-care comes from getting over ourselves and living for Jesus? In this episode we discuss what it means when the Word of God calls us to die to ourselves daily, and how this brings freedom to every area of our lives. Our mental health cannot be built on pride or self-sufficiency, we need something deeper. 2024-04-1538 minGarden ConvosThe Prodigal in MeHave you ever felt like you didn’t know how to come back to God? Life is full of many seasons and in this episode I share my own testimony of how I learned to come back to the Gardener even after being disobedient. There is victory in vulnerability, and I hope you feel like you can relate to my experiences and know that there is grace for you. It’s never too late to choose to grow.2024-04-0743 minGarden ConvosThe battle between the mind & the SpiritThe battle between the mind and the spirit is a a lifelong one. It is not about perfection, but progression. We discuss the concept of cognitive dissonance and how that is seen in the tension between our own flesh and the Spirit of God. I hope you feel encouraged to take on the NEW SELF that comes from following Jesus and know that it takes no striving, but rather leaving what’s dead and dwelling in living waters!2024-03-3043 minGarden ConvosConversaciones del JardínEl primer episodio en español en mi podcast, donde hablo sobre el propósito de este proyecto y como vivimos una vida que tenga fruto. Hablamos sobre la salud mental y la salud espiritual. También hablamos sobre que significa conocer al Jardinero y vivir una vida como una nueva creación. Teniendo esta fundación nos va ayudar en futuros episodios donde se va hablar mas sobre la salud mental y prácticamente como nos cuidamos. Con mucho amor, Lau!2024-03-3049 minGarden ConvosThe Great CounselorBefore we seek any professional, we must seek the Provider. In this episode, we discuss the importance of prioritizing the ways you seek help, as well as what a healthy relationship with a counselor looks like. Therapy can be so restorative, but it is not what we are meant to depend on. 2024-03-2429 minGarden ConvosDo you know the Gardener?Introducing the heart behind Garden Convos and breaking down what it means to live a fruitful life. Seeing people as gardens helps us navigate the areas in our lives that are not bearing fruit, and truly asking ourselves if we know the Gardener. We will be discussing how mental health intertwines with spirituality and why this matters!2024-03-1523 min