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NKD ConversationsJesus AND Therapy... Finding Beauty in the Intersection ft. Lauryn BergertJoin us as we talk with Lauryn Bergert about her journey as a 24 year old mixed, psychology doctoral candidate and professor. We're talking therapy, the Bible, our personal journeys and the intersection between psychology and Jesus.
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Happy You're Here With Lauryn Bergert#SAAM Episode with EllieCheck out a special episode for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (TW: rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, mental health, and suicidal ideation)
Meet Ellie:
Ellie Villa-Wilson (she/her) currently resides in Boston, Massachusetts. She's worked in the postsecondary access and success industry for the past ten years and loves helping students and their families navigate all things college & career related. Ellie is passionate about advocating for social justice, human rights, and sexual & reproductive freedom. The month of April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, is particularly important to Ellie as a two-time survivor of sexual vi...2023-04-011h 23
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertHailee B. Roye's Story“I am Hailee B. Roye, and I am a Pre-K teacher. I graduated from Tennessee University with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and have been teaching for two years. I attend Vanderbilt University for my master’s in public policy, specifically educational policy. Outside of being a teacher and student, I am a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and the President of the NACWC Power Adult Club in Nashville, Tennessee. For fun, I love traveling to new places, eating delicious food, and hanging out with friends. My life motto is “explore discover, and grow while co...2022-12-2336 min
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertAshley Mielenhausen's StoryMy name is Ashley Mielenhausen! I just got married in Jan 2022 and had a career change in August 2022! I have always wanted to work with kids in some aspect. I started with special needs kids in college and when I graduated from Western I took a break to be a stay at home to mom my son who was born just 3 days later! When I went back to work I went to work for the Davenport community school district. My first experience in a Davenport school was so much different from my small town of Wilton! I saw there...2022-12-1639 min
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertLarenz Kristopher's StoryLarenz Kristopher (He/They) is a 23-year-old newly up-and-coming media artist! He has a new lease on life and is looking forward to unlocking and mastering every level, he can, of this game, we call life on Earth. After spending the majority of his childhood in and out of hospitals suffering from Sickle Cell Anemia, his modern reality changed almost in an instant. When he received a life-changing Bone Marrow Transplant. Now, physically healthy, Larenz is on the path to becoming everything he was told he’d never be! This interview will serve as his reintroduction to the world, as...2022-12-0957 min
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertCindy O'Neal's StoryCindy O’Neal, a proud 47-year-old, bi-racial woman who is the wife of a military veteran, mother of 6, and grandmother to 2.
She spends her days serving as a Speech-Language Pathologist, serving children with various communicative, cognitive, feeding and swallowing issues. She has been proudly involved with this work for nearly 20 years and has served individuals across the lifespan, helping to effect meaningful change in their lives and for those who support them.
Cindy is a proud member of LAUNCH, a nonprofit organization dedicated to early exposure to healthcare careers for children and adolescents, especially those in...2022-12-0241 min
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertOnesha Britton's StoryMeet Onesha Britton--“I am a Chicago native though I lived in Las Vegas for 4 1/2 years (10-2007 thru 08-2012). I am a non-traditional student, meaning I didn’t go straight to college after graduating high school. I am a first-generation graduate student, last person to graduate in my family was my deceased great-grandmother who passed away at 91 years young. Currently, I am a Mental Health Counselor at Loyola Hospital in the emergency department. I love what I do! I am also currently beginning my MCAT journey of preparing to take the MCAT to come Feb 23’! Long term goal is to be...2022-11-1843 min
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertAmy Moes' StoryMy name is Amy Moes. I am a daughter, sister, mother, friend, educator, and advocate. I graduated from St. Ambrose University in 2004 with my Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and moved across the country with my four-year-old son and dog. I began my teaching career in Texas and continued to grow and learn how to support children in their learning process. In 2013 I graduated with my Masters's in Education and Educational Diagnostician certification. After that, I began working in the area of assessment and identifying children who were suspected of having learning disabilities. It had been a pleasure to...2022-11-1146 min
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertZach Mlekush's StoryZach Mlekush (he/him) is a 23-year-old, undergraduate student from Rock Island, IL studying Theatre Production, Design, & Technology at Illinois State University focusing on Stage Management. As a Stage Manager, Zach’s number one priority is keeping the rehearsal room fun & enjoyable, while also creating a safe space for the performers to create their art. As a human, he is trying to find a healthy balance of work & life, and continuing to be the best version of himself (and dog dad to his corgi Lemon). Additionally, Zach is guiding himself (with the help of therapy of course) through the ch...2022-10-2840 min
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertTopher Elliot's StoryTopher Elliott is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter, artist, and activist currently residing in Iowa. As a person, they love to get real, in life and in his music. He appreciates all music but with their own, and hopes to bring a new, authentic, and raw edge. He loves nature and animals, especially his cat Jasper, but when it comes to helping others well they like to help people. They are beyond looking forward to opening up and sharing a little of his story today, hoping that this can help to educate some or help others feel less alone. Make music, make...2022-10-2146 min
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertEddie Smith's StoryMeet Eddie Smith, a Father’s Right Activist who wants to see change not only in the community of Fathers but the community of all people. As he shares his story and thoughts on how change should be, he encourages the next generation to follow their God-given dreams despite the odds against them. He’s only here to inspire all to resurrect their dreams.
Follow his journey on IG (@innovatorsmith_)2022-10-1445 min
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertGreta Long's StoryGreta Long (she/her) is a 23-year-old adoptee from Romania who was raised in the Quad Cities. A graduate of Moline High School and Illinois State University, she is now studying at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary pursing a Masters in Pastoral Care and Clinical Counseling with plans to work as a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Illinois. Having been raised in the church, Greta intimately understands the need for mental health advocacy and inclusive space in the church today. Greta actively works as the Youth Ministry Director at a Methodist Church in Pekin, IL and hopes...2022-10-0754 min
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertHenny's StoryJoseph “Henny” Harrison is from NY and has been living in Jersey for eight years. One of six kids and also the youngest. He worked in finance & banking up until he developed an unexpected talent for the camera. This talent has led him to pursue an industry he never imagined. Because he developed this talent and voice he didn’t know he had, he is able to make people laugh, create relatable content for my peers, and spread love to those around him. In addition to being a full-time content creator and influencer, he has become a working actor and wo...2022-09-3053 min
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertEllie Villa-Wilson's StoryEllie Villa-Wilson (she/her), is the College Success Associate at Enroot, a non-profit organization located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that works with immigrant youth. She is passionate about helping students and their families navigate the post-secondary planning process and recently launched her own college admission and financial aid consulting business called The Post Secondary Collaborative. At birth Ellie was adopted and grew up in a small college town in New Hampshire. After years of curiosity about where she came from, her ancestry, and heritage, Ellie identified and met her biological father at age 31 - turning her world upside down. As...2022-09-2357 min
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertZay William's StoryIsaiah (Zay) William (he/him), originally from Louisville Kentucky, graduated from Rock Island High school in 2014 and attended college at Blackhawk College in 2015 to study art and design. He is an artist, designer, poet, actor, and dancer. He is inspired by the world around him and the people that make it better! Zay’s goal is to have his own warehouse and storefront to manufacture his products and art while running his business in the same building. His goal is also to act and be in major motion picture films. Zay hopes to inspire young people and older to be...2022-09-1650 min
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertSteph DeLacy's StorySteph (she/her) is a non-profit and performing arts professional, residing in the Quad Cities. Steph has spent the last 15 years choreographing, directing, teaching dance, and working at various schools and children’s theaters. Recently, she has changed career paths and works for Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois as a Community Outreach Manager, helping to bring Girl Scout programming and opportunities to girls who face barriers to joining a traditional troop.
A recovering workaholic, Steph is focused on finding joy in stillness and rest, learning how to say no, and taking time for the mo...2022-09-0943 min
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertNoel Huntley's StoryNoel Jean Huntley (any pronouns) is an actor, singer, writer, musician, traveler, librarian, and friend. She is a recent graduate of Augustana College in Rock Island, IL with degrees in English and Theatre Performance.
Noel recently began working in public libraries, both in circulation and in reference. This work has opened her eyes to what miraculous resources public libraries can be, especially in terms of accessibility to information and essential materials. Two years ago she was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue syndrome, as well as with a handful of comorbidities. Because of this, she is also...2022-09-0253 min
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertElla Hurst's StoryElla Hurst (she/her) is a Junior at Pleasant Valley High School. This summer she competed for Miss Iowa’s Outstanding Teen and was awarded 2nd Runner Up, The Spirit of Miss Iowa’s Outstanding Teen, and Best Interview. Through pageants, Ella discovered her platform topic, “ACES” (Adverse Childhood Experiences). As someone with her own experience in trauma. She leads from understanding and empathy to raise awareness and create lasting change in communities. In Ella’s day-to-day life she enjoys theatre, diving, and helping others as a competitive gymnastics coach. She finds joy in helping others as a future elementary...2022-08-2632 min
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertJada Coleman's StoryJada Coleman (she/her), is an HR Coordinator with Unilever. After working in the HR field for over 5 years, she now has a Master of Arts in Mediation and Conflict Resolution and is passionate about being the face of diversity and inclusion within the workplace even if it can be challenging at times. She believes in working hard for movements she believes in and being a resource to those around her. Outside of her profession, she is a mother to two wonderful children, Grayson (boy, age 3)and Zyan (girl, age 7). They are the “why” behind everything she does and the...2022-08-1943 min
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertAliyah White's StoryAliyah White (she/her) is currently navigating life in between post-undergrad and the journey to her Ph.D.! She fills her time with youth all around her, friends, and family, and always exploring Chicago. Her passions include all of the unique personal stories in the world and if you get her talking about trauma, you might need to cut her off. She is such a happy soul that feels a lot of emotions and she hopes to one day leave an impact in a way that promotes more emotional healing in our communities.2022-08-1245 min
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertCas Berta's StoryCas Berta (they/them) is an artist, activist, sex educator, and writer who lives in Cambridge, MA. As a queer Jewish trans person who grew up in Iowa, Cas has done a lot of teaching about their identity and the reality for other marginalized peoples, which gave them a passion and love for teaching. Cas is a member of the Getting to Zero Coalition of Massachusetts which makes efforts to bring the state's HIV/AIDS diagnosis down to zero.
Cas is currently writing "Shlosh Esrey," a TV pilot about a transgender Jewish girl studying for her Bat...2022-08-0154 min
Happy You're Here With Lauryn BergertTrailerCannot wait to highlight the amazing individuals who keep our world moving.
Interested in being on an episode and sharing your story? Fill out the form now: https://forms.gle/VXvTrTCAvjyWir5GA2022-08-0101 min