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Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds112: Unpacking Purity Culture: Analyzing the Shame, Myths and Long Term Effects with Dr. CamdenWelcome to the sex therapy talk you didn't know you needed! In this week's episode, Brittney and our guest Dr. Camden tackle the complex effects of purity culture, a movement that peaked in the 1990s-2000s and used shame and fear to promote abstinence until marriage. We explore the long-lasting consequences of this messaging on peoples' sexuality, faith, and relationships- and share our own stories. This episode underscores the importance of honest conversations about sexuality and encourages us to critically examine the messages we received and seek healing from the lingering effects of purity culture. Including:The definition...2024-10-2157 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds111: We're Back! Real Life Updates + Giving Yourself Permission to EvolveWe're back! After a much-needed summer break, we’re returning to the mic with fresh perspectives, raw honesty, and real-life stories. Join us as we catch up on our summer—how we've changed, the lessons we’ve learned, and the discoveries we've made about ourselves. This episode is all about personal growth, shedding old patterns, and embracing a more authentic version of ourselves. Including:Summer Reflections – What we’ve been up to and how time away helped us grow. We share the life lessons that hit us this summer and how they’ve shaped us moving forwa...2024-09-301h 02Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds110: Letting Go of the Limits That Hold Women BackIn this week's episode, we're talking all about letting go of the socially constructed limits that keep women small and hold them back from authenticity and showing up with fully, including our own personal experiences and psychological insights such as:The societal, religious and cultural factors that keep women in double-bindsThe social construction of beauty standardsGender rolesThe objectification of women's bodies and sexualityCoping with criticism, self-doubt and the opinions of othersand more!Subscribe to the Speaking Our Minds Newsletter to get updates on the latest episodes, upcoming topics, and insider inspo!: https://mailchi.mp/361...2024-04-151h 40Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds109: Deconstructing Patriarchy and its Affects on Mental HealthIn this week's episode, we're talking all about deconstructing patriarchy and its effects on mental health, including our own personal experiences and psychological insights such as:Defining patriarchy and its historical social constructionHow patriarchy affects mental health on a personal levelWhat healing and changing the internalized messages of patriarchy could look like in the therapy/mental health contextand more!Subscribe to the Speaking Our Minds Newsletter to get updates on the latest episodes, upcoming topics, and insider inspo!: https://mailchi.mp/361c1d35da39/pod-newsletter-sign-upThe Making of Biblical Womanhood by...2024-04-081h 12Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds108: Q&A | Rethinking Anger, Deconstructing Patriarchy & Healthy DifferentiationIn this week's Q&A episode, we’re answering your question all about:Anger as a healthy part of processing hurtThe history of patriarchy and its effects on women and society todayIndividuation and differentiation: Being connected to others and in community while still maintaining your authentic sense of selfQ&A Time stamps:[3:46] Anger as a healthy part of processing when feeling disappointment or hurt[16:16] Anger with institutions- political, governmental, religious[18:20] Processing anger and frustration with self toward self-compassion and acceptance[22:33] Deconstructing patriarchy[23:36] The so...2024-04-011h 15Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds107: Healing From Purity Culture and Redefining Healthy Sexuality with Stephanie StalveyIn this week's episode, Ranela and our guest Stephanie Stalvey are breaking down the constructs surrounding purity culture and healing from the messages that were rooted in shame and disconnection from our bodies, including:The background of purity culture, particularly circling in religious circles in the United States during the 1980s and 1990sAcknowledging sexuality as a divine and natural part of humanity without objectifying itHaving an alternative healthy ethic of sacred sexuality that isn't rooted in shame or blameNarratives women have to overcome after purity culture to reconnect with their bodiesHow patriarchy affects both men and women in...2024-03-251h 25Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds106: When Religious Trauma Makes You Question Everything with Caitlin HarrisonIn this week's episode, we're talking all about the psychology of evolving faith and rebuilding healthy spirituality, including our own personal experiences and psychological insights such as:Defining religious trauma and woundingHow religious trauma this plays a role in people rethinking some of their beliefsHow hierarchy systems of authority that lack accountability contribute to harmPractical steps for reconnecting with and trusting your body/instincts after experiencing religious traumaThe role of purity culture in disconnection from the body and internalized narratives of shameReassurances for someone who wants to take a step away from their community/church after religious trauma...2024-03-1858 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds105: Faith Beyond Doubt: When You Find Yourself Rethinking Your Beliefs with Amanda WaldronIn this week's episode, we're talking all about the psychology of evolving faith and rebuilding healthy spirituality, including our own personal experiences and psychological insights such as:Situations that often lead people into a shifting faithFeeling fear or shame because of your questions or doubtsDealing with friends/family who are becoming upset because of your changing faithRebuilding an authentic faith/spirituality after religious trauma or doubtHow to better support and be there for someone even if you don’t fully understandand more!Amanda is a Faith Deconstruction & Reconstruction Coach + Clinical Social Worker at heyamandawaldron.com...2024-03-1146 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds104: The Psychology of When Your Faith is ChangingIn this week's episode, we're talking all about the psychology of evolving faith and rebuilding healthy spirituality, including our own personal experiences and psychological insights such as:The mental health benefits of healthy spiritualityStages of cognitive development and how thinking often expands with ageTactics and red flags of spiritually abusive environmentsWhat's normal to feel when leaving or changing faith communitiesReassurances for seasons of uncertainty and doubtand more!Subscribe to the Speaking Our Minds Newsletter to get updates on the latest episodes, upcoming topics, and insider inspo!: https://mailchi.mp/361c1d35da39/pod-newsletter-sign-up2024-03-041h 35Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds103: Moving from Insecure to Securely Attached RelationshipsIn this week's episode, we're talking all about attachment styles within a relationship, including our own personal experiences and:What attachment styles are and where they come from: secure, anxious, and dismissive-avoidantHow to move from an insecurity towards a secure attachmentThe importance of self-awareness and reflection in understanding our attachment style.How the health of our relationships impact our mental and physical healthand more!Subscribe to the Speaking Our Minds Newsletter to get updates on the latest episodes, upcoming topics, and insider inspo!: https://mailchi.mp/361c1d35da39/pod-newsletter-sign-upJoin...2024-02-261h 14Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds097: How to Eliminate Self-Hate + Start Accepting YourselfThis week's solo episode with Ranela is all about how to eliminate self-hate and start accepting yourself. Including:Ranela's backstory of identity crisis, self-hate, and rebuilding an authentic lifeHow stories turn into identities The detriment of comparing ourselves to other peopleGiving ourselves the permission to GRIEVE the loss of identities, people, and beliefs that we thought would stick around foreverForgiving ourselves for not being where we thought we “should” be by now.Giving ourselves permission to DREAMCreate a life we loveThe importance of living by our valuesand more!Ranela Kaligithi is a marriage and famil...2024-01-1552 minOnce Upon A Food StoryOnce Upon A Food StoryUncover Your Inner Narrative Around Food with Brittney Moses and Ranela KaligithiEver caught yourself engaging in "all-or-nothing" thinking or the comparison trap when it comes to food and your body? These are known as cognitive distortions, and they play a pivotal role in shaping our attitudes and behaviors towards what we eat and what we think. Brittney Moses and Ranela Kaligithi, co-hosts of the popular wellness podcast Speaking Our Minds, believe that how we feel about ourselves impacts our daily decisions from our food choices to whether or not we choose to move our bodies to what we see when we look in the mirror.  As m...2023-12-2053 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds089: Finding Peace & Freedom with Food and Your Body this Holiday SeasonWelcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode with Elise Museles, we're talking all about Unlocking the power of your food story, identifying and releasing disempowering limiting beliefs, and finding freedom in food and your body. Including:What is a food story?How to someone begin to identify your food story.Some examples of limiting beliefs we commonly have around food.How we can listen to our bodies and reconnect to our intuition in a fast-paced world.The effects of stress eating on our digestion and our gut health and how...2023-11-2043 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds088: Moving Through Grief & Loss during the Holidays with Brianna FattalWelcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode with Brianna Fattal, we're talking all about how grief and loss shape us as individuals, false ideas and expectations about the grieving process and how to keep the memory of our loved ones alive. Including:Some signs of grief and unresolved grief.Common misconceptions or myths about grief.How grief and loss is accumulative.What’s common to feel.What makes loss particularly difficult around the holidays.Some ways they can navigate the holidays and find a sense of calm and well-being.How fr...2023-11-131h 28Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds087: Seasons of Change: When Life Hasn’t Gone As PlannedWelcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode, we're talking all about navigating major transitions and the fear and grief that come with inevitable change, including big or unexpected changes in life that significantly impact our sense of self and overall mental health. Including:The mental blocks that keep us from moving forwardThe psychological fallacy of controlStrategies for our mindset around changeSome practical tips to get you through that tough seasonAnd encouragement from our real-life experiences in these very distressing and sometimes devastating chapters of life.Subscribe...2023-11-061h 35Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds086: Polarization, Echo Chambers, and the Chasms that Divide Us with Kevin WillsonWelcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode, we're talking all about polarization, echo chambers, and how to practically bridge the chasms that divide us, so we can live in community, even amongst our differences. And we're conversating with our friend Kevin Wilson about:What is an “echo chamber”?The intertwining of identity and politics that lead to strong polarization.Some practical solutions to bridging divisive wounds within ourselves and within society.What can the way of chai can teach us about community, relationships, and healing deep societal wounds.2023-10-301h 00Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds085: Unpacking Cancel Culture & the Nuance of Being Human with Michael NelderWelcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode, we're talking all about Unpacking Cancel Culture with our friend Michael Nelder, including:What is cancel culture and how has it come to rise in our society today- especially with the role of social media?The nuance of cancel culture - including the pros and cons.Some key distinctions that differentiate between cancel culture and genuine activism, accountability, or advocacy for social change.Recent examples of cancel culture in the world and in the church.The importance of storytelling and practical ways we c...2023-10-231h 15Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds084: Approaching Conflict in a Polarized Culture with Ashley AbercrombieWelcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode, we're talking all about Healthy Ways to Approach Conflict in a Polarized Culture with our friend Ashley Abercrombie, including:Are you conflict-avoidant or conflict-confronting?The role of shame, fear, and belonging in sticking to our tribes (us vs. them) that blinds us to othersUnity vs conformity among groupsEngaging in the intersections of faith and culture without using tactics of fear and controlThe importance of individuation- it's okay to be/think differently and hold your own values and convictions while integrating with others.Practical t...2023-10-1658 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds083: Does Being “Culture-Blind” Actually Hurt or Help Us?Welcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney Moses and Ranela Kaligithi!In this episode, we're talking all about being culturally competent humans. As we continue on the topic of how to be better humans in a polarized culture, part of un-polarizing things is seeing the fullness of other humans and ourselves, including all of the facets that make up who we are and thus shape the way we see the world which is gonna vary from person to person because of our different cultural upbringings. Cultural IntersectionalityHow ethnocentrism can lead to a s...2023-10-091h 20Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds082: The Psychology of Biases that Blind Us From Seeing OthersWelcome to the NEW season of the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with our new co-host Ranela Kaligithi!This episode is all about the psychology of biases- why they’re important, examples of common biases we fall into and how they effect us in real life and in the world at large. We're talking all about:Biases as mental shortcuts that help us make quick sense of the world. They serve us in the way that they quickly simplify information processing but they can also leave blindspots. How biases create walls of separation, “us vs. them” mentaliti...2023-10-021h 20Digital Missions Podcast with Justin KhoeDigital Missions Podcast with Justin Khoe010 - Earn a Living through Digital missions with Ranela KaligithiRanela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithranela/ 2023-04-1030 minThe Overflow PodcastThe Overflow PodcastWhy Get Married & What to Look For with Ranela Kaligithi In a world where divorce seems rampant, it’s no shock that some people are hesitant to tie the knot. However, Ranela Kaligithi, a therapist-in-training, joins us again for another conversation to share why she thinks marriage is still a worthwhile commitment. We explore some key things to look for in a romantic partner as well as some red flags, dealbreakers, and other dating and marriage hot topics. Resources Mentioned The following resources were mentioned during this episode. Please click the title to see more details or purchase them from Amazon. Purchasing using these affiliate li...2021-10-1859 minThe Overflow PodcastThe Overflow PodcastSetting Yourself Up for Success with Ranela Kaligithi In this episode, Karl and Filip are joined by the wise and friendly Ranela Kaligithi, a therapist-in-training, for a conversation on authenticity and self-awareness in relationships. She shares how to own your own mess, recognize the values that shape you, and cultivate a strong sense of self. The discussion highlights how these skills help you build relationships based on who you are rather than always playing the part of the people-pleaser. Resources Mentioned The following resources were mentioned during this episode. Please click the title to see more details or purchase them from Amazon. Purchasing...2021-10-1147 minNight Church Sermons by PraxisNight Church Sermons by PraxisWhy Adventism? // Part 1 "Failure Stories // Panel: Filip, Miguel, Austin, Ezrica & RanelaThis series explores why remain in the church (period)? And more specifically, why consider joining or consider remaining a Seventh-day Adventist Christian? In this episode 5 panelists give their voice to how the Seventh-day Adventist Church has let down, and failed its young and old and how to move forward through the pain. Miguel Mendez, pastor for study and discipleship, LLU ChurchAustin Roberts, Intern Young Adult Pastor, LLU Church Ezrica Bennett, elder LLU Church, poet and writerRanela Kaligithi, former Bible worker, mental health coach and student ...2021-08-1158 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds042: Signs of Spiritual Abuse & Beginning Recovery with Dr. Diane LangbergThis week we’re discussing the dynamics of spiritual abuse,how to notice the signs of when it’s happening,how spiritual abuse can be subtle and confusing in the moment,and why it’s vital that we can’t let these destructive characteristics slip under the rug no matter how much status or charisma a person may have because victims matter too.Healthy communities are ruled by faith and support with allowance for autonomy versus fear, control and forms of gaslighting.And we’re clarifying all of this to...2021-01-1145 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds041: Dating with a Diagnosis with Christian WilsonToday we’re talking about dating with a diagnosis with Christian Wilson. Christian is a speaker and writer who is co-founder of @anthemofhope. Anthem of Hope is a faith-centered organization dedicated to amplifying hope for those battling brokenness, depression, anxiety, self-harm, addiction and suicide.In this episode, Christian openly shares his struggle with depression and anxiety for most of his life, which fuels his passion for ending the stigma surrounding mental illness.Christian is a speaker and writer who is co-founder of Anthem of Hope. Anthem of Hope is a faith-centered organization dedicated to...2020-12-0757 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds040: How to Have an Emotionally and Spiritually Healthy Community with Michel HendricksToday we’re talking about what it looks like to have a spiritually and emotionally health community with our guest Michel Hendricks. We got to dive into both the brain science and the practical side of what it looks like to foster a community that is emotionally in-tune, spiritually healthy and that is thriving and growing, so that we are creating safe environments that people can come to from wherever they are and experience genuine and long-lasting growth. This applies to friendships, relationships, small group settings, ministries and organizations. Michel Hendricks (MDiv, Denver Semi...2020-11-231h 01Ranela and FriendsRanela and FriendsRanela and Friends (Trailer)2020-11-1000 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds039: When to Walk Away: A Biblical Approach to Setting Boundaries with Toxic Relationships with Gary ThomasToday we’re talking about we’re talking about When to Walk Away with Gary Thomas and you don’t want to miss it. Sometimes the line between healthy boundaries, sacrificial love and what’s biblical can get blurred- especially if we fall into traps of the guilt and shame that comes with people-pleasing even when a relationship is harmful or damaging to us. Well in this episode we’re un-blurring those lines with biblical wisdom from our guest.Gary Thomas’ writing and speaking focuses on bringing people closer to Christ and closer to others. He is the author...2020-10-1957 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds038: Navigating Mental Health in the Spotlight with Jamie GraceFor this weeks episode we got to chat with the amazing Jamie Grace about what’s it’s like navigating faith and mental health while in the spotlight and her latest book Finding Quiet 🙌🏽Jamie Grace is a two-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and actress. Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, OCD, ADHD, and anxiety at a young age, Jamie actively advocates for joy, wellness, and mental health through the lens of music, film, and faith. An entertainer at heart, she regularly creates fresh content, including new music and weekly videos and episodes of The Jamie Grace Podcast. When she isn't tou...2020-10-1040 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds037: How to Heal & Optimize Your Brain Health with Dr. Titus ChiuToday we’re talking all about brain health and the physical connection between our brain it’s affect on our mood and mental health.In this episode, my guest Dr. Titus Chiu gives us an educational and applicable background on:- Practical ways to improve your mental health by taking care of your brain- The 3 pillars of foundational brain health- How to prevent brain fatigue- Knowing the physical signs of brain issues- What to eat for your brain healthDr...2020-10-0552 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 29: Podcasting Challenges 2 & 3: Buying useless expensive apps and connection failureI need to make better titles! Episode 29: Podcasting Challenges Series: 2-connection failure 3-expensive and useless to us equipment. Good thing I never bought a microphone! This episode shares the challenges our guests face when trying to connect with us. Some live in places with sporadic electricity and poor internet connections, but they still work hard to show up for the recording. We appreciate you so much! This actually prompted me to purchase apps I thought would help with splicing audio together, but I ended up with expensive apps that are useless to me. Too bad they’re not transferable or I...2020-09-3010 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 28: S2E3 Inaccessibility of PodcastsPodcasting Mistakes Series: Mistake 1 - not having a script or transcript. I don’t have a single transcript of my episodes. I would like it done so those who are Deaf, I’m thinking of my one friend in particular can still be part of my my podcasting life. Also, I “mastered” this audio and it sounds the worst out of all my podcasts. I spent $35 on Mic Swap Pro and Audio Master Pro and this recording ended up really awful. I’ll just stick with the default mic on the iPad and iPhone via Anchor. I guess make that Mistake 2...2020-09-2108 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds036: This is Your Brain on Food with Dr. Uma NaidooOn this weeks episode Dr. Uma Naidoo and I had a conversation on the podcast about the relationship between food and mental health- including some very practical tips for what to grab on your next grocery shopping trip to boost your mood and brain health.In her role as a Clinical Scientist, Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based clinical service in Nutritional Psychiatry in the USA. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital Academy while serving on the f...2020-09-0753 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 27: slice of life- *explicit* we are not back to schoolAt a park for not back to school2020-09-0408 minCloud\'s Korean PodcastCloud's Korean PodcastYou're not alone ft. Ranela Makes. Learning languages together. Cloud's Korean Podcast Episode 18In this episode of Cloud's Korean Podcast, our guest Ranela Makes talks about her fears and struggles with language learning, and how she overcame them and gained confidence, and how she went from learning alone to learning with others.  Socials: Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloudSidky Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cloudsidky/ Follow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cloudsidky Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@learnkoreanwithcloud?lang=en2020-08-2945 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsBonus Episode 26: IWPWM with my mom after 6 yearsMom and I have been estranged for 6 years, and in this episode we talked about part of what happened. I know friends and family have been curious. This episode is more for us than our audience, so you might feel like you don’t know what we were talking about. So, if you have any questions and feedback, feel free to send a voice memo or contact me on FB at Ranela Makes if you want to talk. A few months back, my mom and I talked about possibly doing a mother wound type of podcast, but we (I) was st...2020-08-2134 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 25 목요일 Numbers-buying apples and oranges with Nayera from EgyptNayera and Ranela Talk about buying apples and oranges from the book Seoul Korean 1 서울대 한국어 1.2020-08-2006 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 24 만나서 반갑다 Shri 셰리 from MyanmarWe meet Shri (pronounced like Sherry/셰리) from Myanmar formerly known as Burma. She taught us how to say what year we were born instead of our ages. She also mentioned the Sejong Institute where she took classes prior to the pandemic. If you would like to practice speaking Korean with us, contact me at Ranela Makes on Facebook, or leave us a voice memo here on anchor.2020-08-1917 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 23 만나서 반갑다 Zarina from SingaporeGet to know Zarina a bit in this episode! If you want to join us in a podcast, find us on Facebook: Ranela Makes, GLEx20202020-08-1826 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 22 날씨 Talking about the Weather with RoseRose (KDA) and Ranela read a script from a book page shared by Gala Seuseungnim at Learn Korean in Kculture Facebook Group. To join us in practice, contact me via messenger at Ranela Makes on Facebook. We also have anchor.fm/glex2020 that we are trying to cultivate. We are looking for Korean speakers to practice with us. Find us at GLEx2020 Facebook page.2020-08-1708 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds035: When Your Spouse is Struggling with Addiction: An Honest Conversation with Leah GreyThis week I had an honest conversation with my friend Leah Grey about practical ways to cope and seek help when your loved one is struggling with an addiction.I deeply appreciated her candor and vulnerability in sharing her own story that I think will resonate with those who have been in similar shoes or are simply wanting to better understand and grow in compassionate support of those around them who may be going through the same thing.Leah Grey is a candid, faith-based writer who helps wives of addicts to set boundaries...2020-08-171h 05Ranela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 21: (EXPLICIT LANGUAGE) SOLO: Car Wash, ordering Wendy’s, and being a dopamine addictSolo Podcast: Come with me on an errand: car wash and Wendy’s2020-08-1611 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsBonus Episode 20: IWPWM: Daniel“I Wanna Podcast With Mommy”. In this Bonus Episode, Daniel talks about a bat potion and an obstacle course.2020-08-1504 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 19: Podcast Study Group: 전화번호가 알아요? Sino Korean numbersRose, Zarina, Ranela, and Sanchita learn about pronouncing ㅘ and Sino Korean numbers when reading phone numbers. The script is from 서울대 한국어 shared by Zarina.2020-08-1415 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 18: Aha! KTTV Directions and Birthday giftSanchita and Ranela tackle another challenge on Aha! Korean and KTTV. This time, it’s about asking for directions and getting a gift for an older sister. If you have some simpler conversations from your channel that can help us boost our confidence, please message us at Ranela Makes or Sanchita Sakpal on Facebook2020-08-1308 minYoung ProfessionalsYoung ProfessionalsRanela Kaligithi: ASI 2020 Young Professionals: Ranela Kaligithi2020-08-1338 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 17: 만나서 반갑다 Vanesa OFW in KuwaitMeet Vanesa, an OFW (overseas Filipino worker) in Kuwait. Our recording was accidentally cut off, but you get to hear a little bit about how we got to became close over trying to figure out how to send mail to Kuwait. “Tipid” Filipino word for being frugal.2020-08-1204 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsPodcasting FYI Anchor Exclusive Audio TracksI’ve been playing with the app to get better at podcasting. So, if you use music, you cannot monetize your episode. I will make a series of Podcasting FYI for those who want to learn from my experiences. It’s been really fun so far!2020-08-1200 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 16: The Struggle is Real Part 2 KTTV “Room Upgrade” 업그레이드 scriptNote: this conversation is above our current Korean knowledge level. We quit. Sanchita and Ranela struggle through reading new and difficult words in this script by KT Korean Teacher TV on YouTube: https://Youtu.be/lC8J3WrDmns (Sino Korean Numbers linked). Adrian GW샘 recommends reading each sentence 10x aloud, and that’s not an exaggeration! Check out his YouTube channel and improve your Korean. These two part episodes were recorded in 2 days, because of the struggle. Adrian GW 샘 ended up sending a voice memo to help Sanchita and Ranela out. Voice memo published with permission. LKiK channel mentioned for learni...2020-08-1111 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 15: The struggle is real! Part 1 KTTV ADRIAN GW “Room Upgrade” 업그레이드 scriptNote: this conversation is above our current Korean knowledge level. Sanchita and Ranela struggle through reading new and difficult words in this script by KT Korean Teacher TV on YouTube. Adrian GW샘 recommends reading each sentence 10x aloud, and that’s not an exaggeration! Check out his YouTube channel and improve your Korean. These two part episodes were recorded in 2 days, because of the struggle. Adrian GW 샘 ended up sending a voice memo to help Sanchita and Ranela out. Voice memo published with permission.2020-08-1008 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 14: PODCAST STUDY GROUP 에어컨 script from JKLC KTALK LIVE ON INSTAGRAMDo you like podcast study group? We are evolving as we create new episodes, and we hope you join us soon. For this episode, Rose only had 10 minutes to record and we were able to finish recording in eight minutes and the edited final version is about three minutes.2020-08-0802 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 13: 만나서 반갑다 Nayera from Egypt and JKLC “Aircon” 에어컨 script.We meet Nayera from Egypt for the first time. Sanchita and Nayera use a script from JEJU KOREAN LANGUAGE CENTER’s KTalk live on Instagram. The conversation is between a student and teacher talking about turning on the air conditioner.2020-08-0706 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsBonus Episode 12: Progress not Perfection the first 2weeks’ clipsClips of things I want to remember during my learning period and clip of a dialogue from TTMIK(I think) of my hashtag Korean learning goals.2020-08-0712 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 11 Aha! Korean Describing about StuffSanchita and Ranela read a simple script from Aha! Korean text book. There were heavy rains in India and a hurricane in N.J. when we recorded this (8/4/2020) no post recorded intro or outro to remember that the electricity got cut off immediately after saving the recording.2020-08-0602 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 10 Podcast Study Group 조TV Class 1&2 ScriptSanchita, Buthaina, and Ranela (Podcast Study Group) take on the 조TV beginners conversation challenge. Sanchita explains what the scripts were about at the end of the episode: greetings, music, and what we did on Saturday. If you would like to join us in an episode, please contact Ranela Makes on Facebook.2020-08-0507 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 9 Podcast Study Group Part 3Rose and Zarina, Ranela and Sanchita pair up to practice a script from a Korean Language Learning textbook. Rose is from KDA (KDrama Anonymous FB Group) , and Zarina, Sanchita, and Ranela are members of Learn Korean in Kculture (LKiK) Facebook Group by Paul Gim. If you would like to volunteer to practice speaking Korean with us, contact Ranela Makes on FB. Sunny Lee’s conversation class was also mentioned. You can also find her on Facebook.2020-08-0408 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 8: Podcast Study Group Part 2Rose, Zarina, Sanchita, and Ranela practice saying the time and date in their respective regions, North Dakota, Singapore, India, and New Jersey respectively. Episodes 6,8,&9 were recorded in the same day and segmented for the podcast. If you would like to record with us, please contact Ranela Makes on Facebook. We sincerely hope you join us!2020-08-0310 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 7: 만나서 반갑다 Buthaina aka Choi Byeol at LKiKButhaina and Ranela tried to have a spontaneous conversation in Korean: dramas and kpop. Buthaina is Choi Byeol at Learn Korean in Kculture. You might be more familiar with that name! In English they talked about family, studying during the pandemic, a current civil war in Libya, expensive internet connection, and spotty electricity. To volunteer for the podcast, message Ranela Makes on Facebook.2020-08-0110 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 6: 만나서 반갑다 Learn Korean with KDA-RoseRose and Ranela, after a couple of years as KDA (Korean Drama Anonymous) members, finally talk about learning Korean by downloading drama scripts, other ways of learning Korean through Duolingo, Memrise, Howtolearnkorean dot com, YouTube videos, and now having practice conversations with each other. To volunteer as a speaking buddy, send a message to Ranela Makes on FBMessenger.2020-07-3114 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 5: Spiritual Single WomanAshley’s candid thoughts on being empowered in her singleness. She currently doesn’t have her media channels yet, so I will update this when she has them.2020-07-3111 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 4: Chatting it up with MelMel and Ranela chatting about dating, comedy, homeschooling during the pandemic, making people happy through social media, and the joy in accepting people as we are. Find her on IG: Melsie7888; FB: Melanie Chima; YouTube: Melanie C https://youtu.be/dWLw5qwNDPo2020-07-2919 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 3: 어느 나라 사람입니까? Which country are you from?Sanchita and Ranela read a script from Android App “Cudu” “Which country are you from?” and discuss the difference between English vocalization vs Korean pronunciation as inspired by KATOZ’s founder Daegon Chung. GLEx2020 podcast is looking for volunteers to collaborate with. Find them on Facebook.2020-07-2812 minRanela and FriendsRanela and FriendsEpisode 2: Review and GLE planningSanchita and Ranela review Adrian샘’s “On the subway train” scripted conversation, try to connect with Charley Jang님 on Anchor, and plan for the Global Language Exchange conversations. Also featuring: Daniel’s voice and Charley님’s voice mail.2020-07-2411 minRanela and FriendsRanela and Friends지하철에서 In the Subway Train scripted conversation reading with Sanchita GLESanchita GLE and Ranela are reading a passage that Adrian GW 선생님 posted on his YouTube channel KT Korean Teacher TV on July 22, 2020: 지하철에서 In the Subway Train. Subscribe and comment and let him know where you heard of him! ***Let me know if you want to practice with me, too! Let’s do this everyday!***2020-07-2307 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds034: Where Faith Meets Suffering & Unexpected Loss with Jennie LuskoToday we’re talking about where faith meets suffering and unexpected loss with Jennie Lusko. Something that often seems juxtaposed to one another, but is right where God want to meet us even when we can’t see the other side.We often think that if we have faith and do all the right things then bad things shouldn’t happen to us, but that’s not the reality of our human experience and we understand that no one is immune from the deepest of trials.Jennie shares more on this and her story he...2020-07-2057 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds033: Imposter Syndrome & Stepping Out in Faith When Life Plans Change with Paula FarisOn today’s episode, I had the pleasure of having a conversation with the wonderful @paulafaris. We’re talking about overcoming imposter syndrome, the leap of faith in changing directions for your life, and who we are outside of our career and accomplishments.Paula Faris is a senior national correspondent at ABC News and host of the popular podcast Journeys of Faith with Paula Faris, which gives an intimate look at how some of the world’s most influential people lean on faith and spirituality in the best and worst of times. An Emmy Award-winning journalist, Paula pre...2020-07-1349 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds032: The Theology of Racial Justice and Reconciliation in the Church with Dr. Derwin GreyDerwin L. Gray is the founding and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church (www.TransformationChurch.tc), a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community in Indian Land, South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Gray & his wife, Vicki, have been married since 1992 and have two adult children. In 2008, Gray graduated from Southern Evangelical Seminary magna cum laude, with a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Apologetics, where he was mentored by renowned theologian and philosopher Dr. Norman Geisler. In 2018, Gray received his Doctor of Ministry in the New Testament in Context at Northern Seminary under Dr. Scot McNight. In 2015, he was...2020-06-2347 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds031: Better Together: Being an Ally to Racial Justice in the Church & the World with Ashley Abercrombie On today’s show I’m so grateful for my dear friend @AshAbercrombie who joined me for a conversation about what it looks like to genuinely love your neighbor, value cultural diversity and stand together for justice from the heart of the gospel.Ashley Abercrombie is a writer and speaker, and author of Rise of the Truth Teller: Own Your Story, Tell it Like it is and Live with Holy Gumption. For more than 15 years, she has worked in non-profit spaces, leading faith-based initiatives, serving as a prison chaplain and pastor, speaking at conferences, churches, and events...2020-06-161h 06Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds030: A Conversation on Race, Justice & the Church with Jemar TisbyJemar Tisby is the president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective and co-host of the Pass The Mic podcast. He is a Ph.D. candidate in history at the University of Mississippi, and the author of The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism. Follow him on Twitter: @JemarTisby.Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/mosesFaithful (Christian) Counseling (10% off your first month): https://faithfulcounseling.com/brittneyFor a list of specific mental help & crises resources: https://brittneyamoses.com/mental-help-resources/2020-06-061h 05Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds029: How Faith & Spiritual Formation Are Shaped in the Brain with Dr. Jim WilderI got to sit down and chat with neurotheologian (super cool, right?) Dr. Jim Wilder about how our character and spiritual formation are shaped by the type of attachment we have to God and what that looks like in our brains.Dr. Jim Wilder is a neurotheologian who has trained leaders and counselors for nearly 30 years on five continents. The founder of Life Model Works, he is an expert on the intersection of theology and brain science. He is the author of Renovated: God, Dallas Willard, and the Church That Transforms and coauthor of Rare Leadership and L...2020-06-0151 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds028: Shame vs Grace Based Faith with Dr. Shawn HornDr. Shawn Horn is a licensed psychologist, author and inspirational speaker. In addition to her private practice in Spokane WA, she serves as faculty at the University of Washington’s Medical School (Spokane’s Psychiatric Residency Program), provides clinical supervision and mentoring to medical providers, is Columnist for TOI magazine, hosts Inspired Living Podcast, is a media consultant, founder of Instagram's The Psychology Directory, host of YouTube’s Digital Practice and author of Shame-Buster! With over 27 years’ experience in the mental health field she is now bringing the wisdom of the therapy room to larger audiences. Her mission is to bust...2020-05-141h 19Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds027: How to Manage Anxiety & OCD During Covid19 with Dr. Vania ManipodToday I’m grateful to have my friend Dr. Vania Manipod on the Faith and Mental Wellness Podcast sharing about managing anxiety and OCD during COVID-19. As we are still navigating the road ahead through uncertainty, we wanted to discuss how today’s conditions may uniquely affect living with anxiety and OCD, particularly when it comes to obsessions & compulsions around contamination.Dr. Vania Manipod, D.O., is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. She believes in a holistic and integrative approach to psychiatry that incorporates psychotherapeutic techniques, diet, and lifestyle, in addition to m...2020-05-0443 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds026: Staying Mentally Grounded & Refreshed During Covid19Lately I’ve been taking some steps back, reorienting myself to adjust to new changes, finding solitude and grounding within my own internal life, putting necessary online boundaries in place, looking at credible research and thinking critically about how to approach the many conversations taking place right now.It’s overwhelming. There’s both a health crisis and a mental health crisis taking place. The anxiety of an unknown future rises. It holds hands with the depression of isolation. Our survival instincts have been heightened and we’re grieving a lost sense of normalcy.It’s r...2020-04-0615 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds025: Navigating Faith, Mental Health, & Infertility with Alexandra ThompsonToday on the podcast we’re having a real conversation about the journey of faith, mental health and infertility with my friend and therapist Alex Thompson, who was so gracious about sharing her lived experience. I appreciate that this episode is filled with both honesty and practical nuggets of healing wisdom. Please feel free to share with anyone who may benefit from this conversation.Alexandra Thompson, LCSW is the Counseling Director of Cumberland Counseling Services, a counseling practice inside of Cumberland Community Church just outside of Atlanta, GA. She is in the beginning stages of trying to...2020-03-021h 26Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds024: Finding Healing & Growth Through the Art of Storytelling with Morgan Harper NicholsPopular Instagram poet and artist Morgan Harper Nichols has created her life’s work around the stories of others. Morgan’s popular Instagram feed (@morganharpernichols) has garnered a loyal online following, and each poem she shares is created in response to the personal stories submitted by her friends and followers. Known for its lyrical tone and vibrant imagery, Morgan’s work is an organic expression of the grace and hope we’ve been given in this world. Morgan currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, Patrick Kekoa.Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better...2020-02-241h 10Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds023: Therapy 101: How to Start, What to Expect, Where to Look with Dr. David SusmanDavid Susman, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and an Assistant Professor in Psychology at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. He has been active in mental health advocacy initiatives at the state and Federal levels as well as on social media. He authors a popular mental health blog at davidsusman.com, which features effective mental health and advocacy resources and inspiring true “Stories of Hope” from people who share their mental health challenges and successes. Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/mosesFai...2020-02-1949 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds022: The Messages Our Bodies Send Us: A Holistic Perspective on Faith, Embodiment & Mental Health with Brooke BoonBrooke Boon is the Founder and CEO of Holy Yoga®️ Global, which has trained 5,000+ yoga instructors spanning over 104 countries as well as the Founder and Director of the Holy Yoga®️Foundation, which serves those instructors on an ongoing basis. Thanks to her diverse and colorful professional portfolio, Brooke understands the importance of brand strategy and has extensive insight on building revenue for a variety of businesses. The author of two successful books, Brooke's heart is to create and develop synergies within dynamic teams to better serve communities worldwide.Get started with online therapy & counsel...2020-02-101h 02Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds021: How to Develop a More Grounded, Emotionally Healthy Life with Dr. Alison CookAlison Cook, MA, PhD is a psychologist, speaker, and the co-author of Boundaries for Your Soul: How to Turn Your Overwhelming Thoughts and Feelings into Your Greatest Allies. For 20 years, Alison has helped women, ministry leaders, couples, and families learn how to heal painful emotions, develop confidence from the inside out, forge healthy relationships, and fully live out their God-given potential.Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/mosesFaithful (Christian) Counseling (10% off your first month): https://faithfulcounseling.com/brittneyFor a li...2020-02-0359 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds020: Overcoming Parental Anxiety and Mom Guilt with Dr. Ann-Louise LockhartDr. Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP is the proud owner of A New Day Pediatric Psychology in San Antonio, Texas. Originally from St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Dr. Lockhart considers herself a "dual-citizen" of Texas and the Caribbean. She loves movies, fashion, and food. In her words: "I am passionate about what I do. I care about people and want the best for them in their lives.Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/mosesFaithful (Christian) Counseling (10% off your firs...2020-01-2759 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds019: A Conversation on Identity & Black Male Mental Health with Rwenshaun MillerToday on the Faith & Mental Wellness Podcast I got to have a conversation with my friend @Rwenshaun Miller on the intersectionality of black male mental health.With a life and career dedicated to assisting others with mental health challenges, Rwenshaun Miller serves the community—and the world—as an award-winning Therapist, Author, and Social Entrepreneur. He uses his personal experience living with Bipolar and surviving multiple suicide attempts to educate others,  break the stigma, and create change in the mental health field.Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off you...2020-01-201h 05Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds018: Addressing Unresolved Trauma and the Journey to Healing with Aundi KolberAundi Kolber is a Licensed Professional Counselor (MA LPC), writer, and speaker in Castle Rock, Colorado. She specializes in trauma- and body-centered therapies and is passionate about the integration of faith and psychology. She has written for Relevant, CT Women, and (in) courage. As a survivor of trauma, Aundi brings hard won knowledge around the work of change, the power of redemption, and the beauty of experiencing God with us in our pain.Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/mosesFaithful (Christian) Cou...2020-01-1458 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds017: Healing From Church Hurt & Recovering Your Faith with Mike FosterMike Foster is a best-selling author, speaker and helps people build strong lives and relationships. His work has been featured on Good Morning America, FOX News and the New York Times. He lives in San Diego with his wife and two children.Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/mosesFaithful (Christian) Counseling (10% off your first month): https://faithfulcounseling.com/brittneyFor a list of specific mental help & crises resources: https://brittneyamoses.com/mental-help-resources/If these episodes have bless...2019-12-3041 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds016: Staying True to Yourself & Guarding Your Mind in a Social Media World with Jordan Lee DooleyToday I got to have a thoughtful conversation on the nuances of social media, the pressures that can often come with it and how to maintain or mental, spiritual and emotional health while navigating our online space with Jordan Lee Dooley =)Jordan Lee Dooley is the author of the National Bestseller, Own Your Everyday, which was also named a "Best Book to Read to be a Better Person in 2019" by Inc Magazine. She has also been listed under Forbes, Hallmark, and Success Magazine's 30 Under 30 List. She hosts the Top Rated SHE Podcast, and her mission is to eq...2019-12-2052 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds015: Loss, Loneliness and Seasonal Depression During the Holidays with Dr. Christina IglesiaOn today's episode we explore the symptoms and solutions around moving through loss & grief, loneliness and seasonal depression (also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder) around the holiday season. This conversation brings some helpful insight if you're in this season of life currently, as well as for those who would like to learn more about the signs and how to support those around you during this time.Dr. Christina Iglesia, is a clinical psychologist who provides therapeutic services in the San Francisco Bay Area. The stigma that her patients bring into therapy has been an enduring theme...2019-12-0849 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds014: A Medical Understanding of Mental Health & Illness with Dr. David PuderToday's episode covers some of the basic yet complex dynamics of what makes up the various factors of mental health and the signs of a more severe mental condition. In this conversation with psychiatrist Dr. David Puder we dive into a medical perspective, touching on topics such as severe depression, bipolar, medication, the power of empathy when supporting mental health in the church. Big takeaway: No one is beyond help or recovery when willing to do the healing work!Dr. Puder went to U.C. Berkeley and majored in Molecular and Cellular Biology while competing on...2019-11-011h 07Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds013: From Pastor to Psych Ward: A Real Conversation on Mental Health at the Pulpit with Steve AustinSteve Austin has come to know God best as he's recovered from a suicide attempt. Healing from the worst day of his life caused Steve to wrestle through the pain of becoming more authentic. Steve is author of From Pastor to a Psych Ward, Self Care for the Wounded Soul, and Catching Your Breath. These days, Steve serves as a life coach and spiritual companion and he writes at catchingyourbreath.com.Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/mosesFaithful (Christian) Co...2019-10-0859 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds012: Understanding the Dynamics of Trauma & PTSD for Recovery and Healing with Dr. Thema Today I got to sit and have a discussion with my friend Dr. Thema about understanding the different factors of trauma & PTSD for recovery and healing. Many of us have experienced some level of a trauma that played a role in shaping our lives. And while we are not defined by these experiences, it's important to identify the effects it may have had on us biologically, psychologically and even spiritually so that we can move forward with healthier, purposed lives. Be sure to leave a review if today's show has impacted you in any way!Dr...2019-09-2242 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds011: How to Heal and Move Forward From a Devastating Break Up with Kait WarmanFor today’s episode I got to have a much needed conversation with my friend Kait Warman about how to heal and move forward from a devastating break up. We talk about what's common to feel after a break, what to avoid doing that may pro-long your healing after a break up and how to own your story and move forward from a stronger, healthier place.Kait Warman is a Los Angeles based lifestyle blogger, inspirational speaker, relationship coach, online educator and host of the Heart of Dating Podcast, a top 50 Christian rated Podcast. Her mission is...2019-09-091h 07Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds010: Surviving Suicide and Thriving Beyond a Diagnosis with T-Kea BlackmanOn Today’s episode I got to sit and have a conversation with my amazing friend TKea Blackman. T-Kea is a suicide survivor with a powerful testimony of recovery and redemption alongside faith and has been using her voice to advocate for mental health. She’s also the creator and host of the fireflies podcast, which is dedicated to bringing light into the darkness, much like fireflies. As you’ll soon hear, her story is truly a testament to living beyond a diagnosis, the possibilities of recovery and the ability to thrive despite a long standing battle with mental illnes...2019-09-021h 04Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds009: A Clinical & Biblical Perspective on Mental Health with Dr. Matthew StanfordOne of the many big questions I get in regards to mental health is, "How much of this is a spiritual issue and how much of it is physical or biological?" Well, today I'm excited to address some of these questions and more with my guest Dr. Matthew Stanford. We had an insightful discussion on a clinical and biblical approach to mental health.We got to expound on important and highly requested topics such as medication, dynamics of spiritual warfare, living with a diagnoses and how that all interplays with a biblical perspective.Dr. Stanford i...2019-06-2848 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds008: Coping with Grief and Loss with Dr. Therese MascardoLosing a loved one or being close to someone who has lost a loved one, is a devastating experience, to say the least. And yet, experiencing death is an inevitable encounter we all have either gone through or will go through at some point in this life- so it's important to build a mentally healthy culture around how we cope through such losses. On Today's episode, I got to sit and chat with my friend Dr. Therese about wrestling through the deeply complicated emotions of grief and loss, how to cope, how to begin moving forward and how to...2019-05-071h 02Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds007: A Holistic Approach to Nutrition, Mental Health and the Gut-Brain Connection with Dr. Janelle SinclairIf you’ve been following me on Instagram or Facebook at all lately, you’ve noticed that I’ve started talking more about the connection between nutrition and mental health. When you think about the gut-brain connection even on a common sense level, it makes sense that…What you eat fuels your body.Your brain is an organ in sync with your body.Therefore, what you eat fuels your brain.Most recently in my studies I've wanted to better understand the chemical level of how what we eat translates in the brain an...2019-02-151h 03Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds006: Social Anxiety- When You're Obsessed with What People Think About YouWe're kicking off 2019 on the podcast with new guest conversations. Today, I invited two of my friends Kristina and Rachael to have an open discussion about the fears and pressures of social anxiety and how it can limit us not only in our calling but in everyday situations. We've all struggled with some level of anxiety when it comes to the vulnerability of showing up for our lives in some way. However for some it can be an incredibly disabling experience. If this resonates with everything you've been feeling, this episode is for you.2019-01-311h 16Speaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds005: The Struggles of Loneliness and Building Real RelationshipsOn today's podcast, we're talking about the epidemic of loneliness that has plagued many of our lives in a dynamic of ways from being in a social media generation to feeling trapped in depression and how to restore our social health. Whether you've found yourself in the grips of feeling alone and empty because of a major life transition, a conflicting mental diagnosis or simply a lack of real friendships, this episode is for you.   Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/mosesFait...2018-05-2726 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds004: Codependency and Encouraging Real Change in a Toxic RelationshipOn today's podcast, we're talking about codependency and encouraging real change in a toxic relationship (not just romantic ones). Many times we believe that if we just do enough things and control enough settings around a person- we can make them change, but this is not how change usually works. This codependency keeps both parties trapped- usually getting nowhere. Some will only learn by experiencing the consequences of their actions (ourselves included) and ignoring or saving them from that every time only enables the cycle of toxic and destructive behaviors. This doesn’t mean we hold others or ourselves to...2018-04-2326 minSpencerville ChurchSpencerville ChurchThe Pearl of Great Price - Ranela Kaligithi - November 4, 2017With Reformation celebrations still ringing in our ears, it's worth pondering the zeal for Christ which possessed these men and women of faith. But these were only a handful in history who found a cause worth giving their lives for. Could it be that God is calling His people to a similar, if not greater, zeal for His cause today? Listen as Ranela Kaligithi shares our message, "One Pearl of Great Price."2017-11-0432 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds003: Trauma, Fear and the Brain on AnxietyI'm pretty excited about today's episode as we talk through some of the effects of life trauma, it's roots in anxiety and how it emotionally hijacks our brains! I truly believe that understanding how your brain is operating in these moments will help bring awareness in how to respond in a healthy way to anxiety inducing situations in life. Let's connect! Let me know your thoughts or questions at:Instagram: BrittneyMosesInstagram: @faithmentalwellnesspodcastYoutube: BrittneyMosesTwitter: Brittney_MosesFacebook: BrittneyAMoses (Find more information on...2017-09-2023 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds002: Finding God's Purpose Through DepressionI’ve gone toe to toe with depression and I fought my fight, but I can’t tell you what worked for me is going to work for you. We all have different backgrounds, genetics, physiologies and perspectives so everyone recovers in different ways and on different timetables. But I can tell you that with time, support and taking personal responsibility to get proactive about your recovery, there is another side to this thing. So I want to share with you some perspective I hope will at least encourage you in the right direction when God’s purpose...2017-09-0116 minSpeaking Our MindsSpeaking Our Minds001: "Why Did You Decide to Pursue Faith and Mental Health?"Ever since I decided to go back to school and pursue Clinical psychology, over and over I’ve been asked the question: “Why this turn of events? What made you decide to take on the mission of faith and mental health?”So in this episode, we're discussing some of the basic facts surrounding mental health in the nation and in the church along with my personal experience.Let's connect! Let me know your thoughts or questions at:Instagram: BrittneyMosesInstagram: @faithmentalwellnesspodcastYoutube: BrittneyMosesTwitter: Brittney_MosesFaceb...2017-08-0522 min