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The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann PenBlackbelt Parenting: Jiu-Jitsu for Relational ExcellenceSomething a little different: this episode is an overview of Blackbelt Parenting, an unpublished book I wrote about principles from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts and how they can be applied to relationships and parenting.I sent the manuscript to Google Notebook LM and it created this episode. "These excerpts explore parenting through the lens of martial arts principles, drawing parallels between the disciplines needed in fighting and raising children. The author suggests that strategies for overcoming challenges in martial arts, such as discipline, resilience, and adaptability, can be effectively applied to navigate the...
2025-03-1722 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann PenZach Tidwell Suicide Attempt Survivor Going In Blind Podcast HostZach Tidwell is a completely blind Marine Corps veteran and suicide survivor sharing his story in hopes of saving lives and getting our society to have the tougher conversations we tend to avoid. After serving honorably as a machine gunner for four years, Zach reached the point where he didn’t want to be alive anymore. Everything looked fine from the outside— he was working and going to school full-time and keeping up appearances, but he was dying inside. An unfortunate combination of personal circumstances, head injuries, and a lack of healthy coping skills led him to stay silent whilst...
2025-01-1643 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann PenBook and Podcast Recommendations for a good start to 2025Today, it still feels like the start of the year for me since the last few weeks of the year were busy with work and family.
Here are about 10 books I recommend for individuals and couples and four podcasts I recommend.
My website is:
https://www.sovannpen.com/
I meet with clients here:
https://www.anewdaycounseling.org
Thanks for watching!
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#trauma #traumahealing #traumarecovery #recovery #grief #healing #therapy #christian #counseling #ptsd #cptsd #mensmentalhealth #addiction #christiancounseling #anxiety #depression
2025-01-0719 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann PenOn Chronic Pain and GriefA short reflection on living with chronic pain, grief, and healing.
The church service mentioned in episode:
Eastside Imago Dei 12/29/24 service
My website is:
https://www.sovannpen.com/
I meet with clients here:
https://www.anewdaycounseling.org
Thanks for watching!
Please like and subscribe to watch future episodes.
#trauma #traumahealing #traumarecovery #recovery #grief #healing #therapy #christian #counseling #ptsd #cptsd #mensmentalhealth #addiction #christiancounseling #anxiety #depression
2024-12-3014 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann PenMark McNear - Finding My Words: A Ruthless Commitment to Healing Gently after TraumaMy guest for this episode of The Courage, Coaching and Couneling Podcast is Dr. Mark M. McNear.
Mark is a Licensed Psychotherapist who has over thirty years of experience in clinical work through his private practice in New Jersey. He is a graduate of Northeastern Bible College, New York University, and Oxford Graduate School. Dr. McNear specializes in helping people who have experienced trauma in their life, as well as the maladaptive behaviors that spring forth from their woundedness. Yet, Dr. McNear doesn’t approach his clientele purely from a clinical perspective but as someone who also ha...
2024-10-0747 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann PenFacing The Shadow: Courage, Change, and Christian Counseling for Men with Johnny YorgaJohnny Yorga is a Registered Counselor Associate in Oregon and specializes in helping men with pornography addiction and relationship issues through Telehealth counseling from a Christian perspective.
With master’s degrees from Multnomah Biblical Seminary and Western Seminary, Johnny brings a unique blend of theological insight and psychological expertise to his practice. His passion is to help individuals find healing in their trauma and sexuality, leading to hope and wholeness.
At Bridge Behavioral Health, Johnny offers a compassionate and respectful space for clients to explore their challenges and achieve personal growth. He is dedicated to helping clients find peace in...
2024-09-2348 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann PenDavid Zailer interview - Death of A FishermanDavid Zailer is the Founder of Operation Integrity, www.operationintegrity.org, a Christ-centered
organization that helps men and women face the reality of addiction and transform their lives. He is also Faculty with The Leadership Institute, www.spiritualleadership.com, mentoring Christian leaders and championing Christ-centered recovery internationally.
Death of a Salesman is his latest book:
"The little fisherman inside David Zailer died when he was eight years old.
Fifty years later, a business trip to his hometown of Houston forces David to face long-buried memories of hidden and unspeakable evil.
A vividly colorful memoir, Death...
2024-09-011h 13The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann PenCoaching your kids to a great start ot the school yearSix months since the last episode! I'm still alive!
Been a busy year with family and BJJ.
I've been training and coaching more Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since earning my black belt in Jan after 23 years.
I also started the Sovann Pen BJJ YouTube channel and The Uncle Wristlock Podcast.
And we added two grandkids in the last eight months.
This podcast is to encourage you and your family at the start of the school year.
This year my wife Julie is teaching high school and jr high science...
2024-08-2929 min
Backstage S.A.M. Podcast24. Magic Saved My Life - Vee SovannAll magicians have a story on how they became a magician. We found someone who has an unusual story that will show you that the art of magic is truly magical. Vee Sovann tells how magic turned his life around in a very dramatic way. To learn more about the Society of American Magicians, go to www.magicsam.com
2024-05-1327 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann PenJake Doberenz on AI in Church and Ministry Book and Super Jake book seriesJake Doberenz is a certified polymath, identifying as a writer, teacher, minister, coach, and creative thinker. Jake founded Theophany Media, a Christian entertainment and education company exploring the intersection of Christ and creativity. He holds two degrees from Oklahoma Christian University: a Master's of Theological Studies and a Bachelor’s in Bible with a minor in Communication Studies. His published work includes plays, non-fiction books, and novels, and he has produced podcasts such as Creatively Christian.
“I tell stories that help us rethink the way we relate to the wider world - oh, and that make us laug...
2024-02-2846 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann PenFind the Bad Guy - Blame and Criticism in Marriage. The Four S's of Secure AttachmentThis episode looks at the painful cycle of blame and criticism and how it destroys connection in marriage and relationships.
It also briefly touches on the Four pillars of Secure Attachment: Secure, Safe, Soothed, Seen.
You can watch this episode and others on my YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/@sovannpen
2024-01-2527 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann PenPayton Lothman: On serving with Young Life & in 6 countries in 2024Payton Lothman is my guest for episode 76.
She is going on an 11 month adventure this year.
Here's her bio:
"Hello! I am a woman with a heart after God, His people & the radical life of sharing His love story with the world. I was raised in Central California & currently reside in my hometown, Portland, Oregon. Though I miss the beach & warm weather, the captivating beauty of the Oregon Coast & easy accessible trails & waterfalls have stolen my heart.
You can find me eating fruit, drinking an iced honey latte or at the gym most of the time! I love love...
2024-01-1541 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann PenPayton Lothman: On serving with Young Life & in 6 countries in 2024Payton Lothman is my guest for episode 76.
She is going on an 11 month adventure this year.
Here's her bio:
"Hello! I am a woman with a heart after God, His people & the radical life of sharing His love story with the world. I was raised in Central California & currently reside in my hometown, Portland, Oregon. Though I miss the beach & warm weather, the captivating beauty of the Oregon Coast & easy accessible trails & waterfalls have stolen my heart.
You can find me eating fruit, drinking an iced honey latte or at the gym most of the time! I love love...
2024-01-1542 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann PenMark Pollock: Anxiety, Spiritual Direction and a Peace Plan Part 2Mark Pollock is my guest for episodes 75 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
You can listen to Part 1 of the interview here.
You can watch Part 1 here.
Mark Pollock is a retired Mental Health Therapist and Pastor recently transitioning from Oregon to South Carolina where he lives with his wife Robyn and near his two sons and their families. His primary areas of experience have centered around the support of at-risk youth and helping the local church grow in its healthy spiritual development.
He is currently receiving training through the...
2023-11-241h 29The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann PenMark Pollock: Anxiety, Spiritual Direction and a Peace Plan Part 1Mark Pollock is my guest for episodes 74 and 75 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
Mark Pollock is a retired Mental Health Therapist and Pastor recently transitioning from Oregon to South Carolina where he lives with his wife Robyn and near his two sons and their families. His primary areas of experience have centered around the support of at-risk youth and helping the local church grow in its healthy spiritual development.
He is currently receiving training through the Soul Shepherding Institute to serve as a Spiritual Director with a focus on care for pastors and...
2023-11-201h 00The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen73 Sarah Sanderson The Place We Make: Breaking The Legacy of Legalized Hate author interviewSarah L. Sanderson is a writer, speaker, and teacher who believes in the life-giving freedom found in radical honesty. Her work has appeared at PBS NewsHour, Blackpast, Christianity Today, Fathom, The Unmooring, Christ and Pop Culture, The Other Journal, Motherly, Relief, Stark and Main, and Brain, Child, among others. She is also a monthly contributor to Three-Fifths.She studied English and Philosophy at Wheaton College, and holds a Master in Teaching degree from Seattle University and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction from Seattle Pacific University. As a creative writing teacher, she has worked with every age, from pr...
2023-10-1045 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen72 Jake Anderson Music, codependency, insecurity and healing after divorceMy guest is Jake Anderson.
"I’m a singer-songwriter, DJ, and fitness fanatic based out of Redding, CA. I’ve spent the latter part of my 20’s and early 30’s working on emotional health and stabilizing my life. I like to tell my story through the songs I write and I enjoy seeing people connect with them. In my free time, I enjoy movies, reading, and hanging with my friends."
You can watch this episode and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/RmO2Y12EhNA
I write more about co...
2023-09-261h 12The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen71 Summer Krause Treating Teen PTSD & Addiction with the Seeking Safety Adolescent ToolkitSummer Krause is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor III and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who began using Seeking Safety in 2005 at a residential treatment center for youth and continues to use the model in her Portland, Oregon counseling practice. Summer is married with two children. She was inspired to enter the counseling field after volunteering as a chaplain in juvenile detention centers for many years. In partnership with Seeking Safety author, Dr. Lisa Najavits, Summer provides training and consultation in treatment for trauma and addiction.
She has also co-authored the Seeking Safety Christian...
2023-09-0543 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen70 Gracelyn Pen - Taking a gap year to teach English and music in Mexico with NOE InternationalMy special guest for this episode is my daughter Grace!
We had a lot of fun preparing to do this episode.
I'm trying to convince her to do more. (We talked about doing a separate podcast about learning psychology and ministry. )
Grace grew up in Portland. She is getting ready to go to college in Seattle in two weeks so it is really meaningful to spend time with her.
Of course, I think she is amazing and I am proud of her. I love how kind she is, she's a loyal...
2023-08-261h 35The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen69 Danielle Bernock host of the Victorious Souls Podcast on Healing from Childhood Trauma and Being Loved By GodMy guest is Danielle Bernock.
"Danielle Bernock is a multiple childhood trauma survivor who turned her pain into purpose as an international, award-winning author, dynamic speaker, host of Victorious Souls Podcast, trauma-informed self-love coach, and founder of 4F Media.
For years Danielle has been helping men, women, and organizations EMERGE with a clear vision of their value, TAKE ownership of their choices, and CHART a path to their promise, becoming Victorious Souls who embrace the change from survive to thrive, through the power of the love of God using her proven process S.E.L.F. ...
2023-08-0757 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen68 Arthur Boers Shattered: A Son Picks Up the Pieces of His Father’s RageMy guest is Arthur Boers.
As well as walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain and the Bruce Trail in Ontario, Arthur pastored in urban, suburban, rural, and inner city settings in Ontario and the Midwest. He also taught at several seminaries. A priest in the Anglican Church of Canada, he is a Benedictine oblate.
In the last thirty years, he authored or edited a dozen books addressing the intersection of faithfulness and daily life. His award-winning books include The Way is Made by Walking: A Pilgrimage Along the Camino de Santiago, Never Call Them Jerks...
2023-06-2653 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen67 Terry Weaver on Healing and Helping Others with Telling Your Story and Dreaming Big
Episode 66 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is with Terry Weaver, a business coach, author, podcaster, and speaker.
"Terry is a speaker, author, and ideapreneur who has invested his life in others to giving them the tools to live life alive; whether through helping others see their dreams become reality, traveling around the world challenging young leaders to change the world, leading teams of people to do more together than they could alone, or hanging out with Mickey Mouse.Over the last 20 years, Terry has spoken to hundreds of thousands of young leaders, worked with entrepreneurs...
2023-05-291h 12The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen66 Trauma in The Pews: Becoming a trauma-responsive leader and church with Janyne McConnaugheyEpisode 66 - my guest is Janyne McConnaughey.
Janyne McConnaughey, PhD is a nationally known trauma-informed author and speaker. Her fourth book, Trauma in the Pews: The Impact on Faith and Spiritual Practices, draws from her thirty-three-year career training teachers and ministry leaders at colleges and universities as well as her life-long involvement in church ministry. She holds a PhD in Educational Leadership and Innovation from Colorado State University–Denver, and currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN). Janyne is also a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Tabor College (Master of Educ...
2023-04-061h 05The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann PenTalk to your spouse about distractions, screen time, smartphone, stress, self-care and support.Episode 65 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is a continuation of the last episode where I talked about three challenges to marriage - distance, disconnection, and distraction.
This episode is a tool to help check in and talk about distractions like screen time, social media, smartphones, stress, etc. And how to come together to support, encourage and get on the same page about improvements or changes you might need or want to make in these areas.
You can watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/6u7Om5K5jlM
Th...
2023-03-1345 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen064 Distance, Disconnection, Distraction in Marriage. Starting counseling & having a great marriage.Episode 64 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is on three challenges to marriage - distance, disconnection and distraction.
I talk about how to decide if marriage counseling would be helpful.
And share from a blog on being hopeful or deciding to have a great marriage again.
Last minute invite to the Imago Dei Couples Connect, 1/21/23 9am-noon https://idcpdx.com/events
A few resources I recommend:
https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Me-Tight-Workbook-Lifetime/dp/031644023X
https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships/dp/189200528X/
https://www.amazon.com/Eight-Dates-Essential-Conversations-Lifetime/dp/152350...
2023-01-1631 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen63 Getting Motivated, Unstuck or Starting Something New Sovann PenThis solo episode of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is on getting motivated, unstuck, or getting started on something new here at the start of 2023.
You can watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/-2Vv1sIKqPI
Other related episodes:
on Procrastination and Finding Your Purpose: https://youtu.be/vq8GSTZtpaw
Changing when friends and family don't support you: https://youtu.be/Ip2y2HMlrv4
Why Do I Feel Stuck? The Why God Why? Podcast: https://youtu.be/U1KIg5iO7Gg
I w...
2023-01-0951 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen62 Joseph Lalonde Reel Leadership Book. Leadership Lessons From The MoviesJoseph Lalonde is my guest for this episode 62 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
Joseph Lalonde is an award-winning leadership blogger. But he had a problem. He loved learning about personal growth, leadership, and more, only to hear that successful people don't indulge in entertainment. That never settled well with him but it all changed one day when he watched a movie and saw all of the leadership and life lessons hidden within the film. Now, he helps leaders and everyday Joe's not only enjoy entertainment but to find the value within movies, television shows, and m...
2022-12-0436 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen061 Marc Alan Schelske on Journaling for Spiritual GrowthMarc Alan Schelske is my guest to talk about Journaling for Spiritual Growth his newest book.
Marc Alan Schelske is a husband, dad of two, writer, speaker, recovering fundamentalist who drinks tea & rides a motorcycle. He’s a pastor with more than 25 years of ministry experience. Ten years ago, Marc’s life took an unexpected turn as he came face to face with depression and near burn-out, nearly losing his family and ministry. With the help of some trusted friends he began the arduous process of emotional and spiritual recovery. This unfolding process has shifted Marc’s priori...
2022-11-2159 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen060 Tami Stackelhouse - Living with FibromyalgiaMy guest for this episode is Tami Stackelhouse.
Tami Stackelhouse is doing all she can to give fibromyalgia patients the knowledge, care, and support they need to thrive. A fibromyalgia patient herself, Tami has gone from disabled to having her fibromyalgia in remission. For more than a decade, her compassion, gentle support, and fun coaching style have helped fibromyalgia patients all over the world take back control of their lives. She is the executive producer of the fibromyalgia documentary, Invisible, and founder of the International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute, where she teaches her Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® training program. Y...
2022-11-1255 min
Fibromyalgia Podcast®Sleep Better with Sovann PenUnrefreshing sleep is one of the hallmarks of fibromyalgia, and it's hard to face the day when you wake up feeling depleted. With Fibromyalgia, we find three significant sleep issues that we must address: struggle with getting to sleep, problems with staying asleep, and calming the overactive fight or flight so we can get restful sleep. Sleep is essential for having the mental and emotional energy to do the things we need to do to feel better, and Tami believes that her fibromyalgia would not be in remission without tackling her sleep issues. Unfortunately, there's...
2022-11-0858 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen059 Traci Rhoades Shaky Ground: What to Do After the Bottom Drops OutTraci Rhoades is my guest for episode 59 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
About Traci "Traci Rhoades is a writer and Bible teacher, who lives with her family outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is the author of the award-winning Not All Who Wander (Spiritually) Are Lost. Her next offering, Shaky Ground: What to do After the Bottom Drops Out is written for Christians and the spiritually curious, who wonder how a life built on Christ’s solid ground can make a real difference in our own lives, and in our communities and churches."
Abou...
2022-08-0155 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen058 Sovann Pen How Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can help you with life and relationshipsThis episode is on seven ways Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can help you with life and relationships.
Even if you aren't interested in BJJ or mixed martial arts I think you'll find this episode helpful.
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast launched March 30th, 2021. I write more about counseling, marriage and parenting on my blog http://www.sovannpen.com/blog
You can get a copy of "Bridging The Gap Between Where You Are and Where You Want To Be" by subscribing to my website. http://www.sovannpen.com/welcome-to-my-website/
You can watch this...
2022-06-0247 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen057 Vito Tassone 449Recovery.org on addiction recovery and mental health treatmentVito Tassone is my guest for episode 57 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast. Vito shares his story of struggling with addiction, how it impacted his family and how he got help to heal and recover from it.
We discuss has gone on to help many others heal and get free from addiction through founding 449 Recover, a mental health treatment group in Mission Viejo, CA.
You can learn more about recovery and get resources for help or info to help loved ones at their site:
https://449recovery.org/
https://449recovery.org/reso...
2022-04-1854 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen056 Mandy Thompson on creativity, art and journal for emotional and spiritual healthMandy Thompson is my guest for episode 56 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
Mandy is an artist who has found life and sanity through her journal practice. She shares journaling with those of us searching for a way to weave self-care and soul-care into our daily lives.
We talk about how the difference between journaling and art journaling, how art and journaling can help with anxiety and grief. We also talk about creativity, art as problem-solving, how it reflects the truth about God and life, and how the pandemic can affect creativity.
Yo...
2022-03-1359 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen055 Aaron Smith on living with mood disorder and a spirituality of being human.Aaron Smith is my guest for episode 55 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
We talk about him growing up Christian in Utah, living with diagnosed bipolar disorder II, experiencing church hurt, and how he made the decision to get help. We discuss how starting therapy can bring up grief, his writing about mental illness since 2007, emotional health impacts spiritual health, marriage and family, being a part of an Anglican church, and his thoughts on a spirituality of being human and suffering as part of the human condition.
We had some mic issues on this i...
2022-03-011h 03
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen054 Mark Sowersby Forgiving The Nightmare author on forgiveness and healing from childhood neglect and abuseMark Sowersby is my guest for episode 54 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
In this episode, we talk about his book, Forgiving the Nightmare Book, on forgiveness and healing from childhood neglect & abuse. Mark Sowersby has been married to his wonderful wife Jennifer for 18 years and is the father of four children. Mark has been an ordained minister with the Assembly of God for over 25 years and is currently the Pastor of Calvary Community Church in Dudley, Massachusetts. Mark holds a BA in theology from Zion Bible College/Northpoint Bible College.
Website: https://www.forgivingthe...
2022-01-3145 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen053 Chris Morris author and mental health advocate on mental illness, faith and the church. "God's not finished with you yet".Chris Morris is my guest for episode 53 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
Chris is a mental health advocate for the church. He isn't a psychiatrist or a social worker, but he knows what it means to struggle through days, wondering if things will get better. Chris specializes in sourcing hope for people who are missing it in their lives. He does believe the Bible has answers for today's problems, but you'll never hear him quote a Scripture as the definitive answer without an explanation or a breaking down of how that Bible verse actually helps i...
2022-01-2451 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen052 Chris Bolinger author of Daily Strength for Men on vulnerability & male friendships in churchChris Bolinger author of Daily Strength For Men devotional is my guest for Episode 52 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
Chris shares the story of how he wrote his devotional and how a men's group - CLC- helped him open up and connect with other men on a deeper level than ever before. We explore how it affected his marriage and parenting and why male friendships in church can be so difficult.
After a 27-year career in high tech, Chris left the tech world to focus on providing resources to Christians. He started Revitalize Mi...
2022-01-2455 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen051 Sovann Pen Finding your purpose, passion & people, overcoming procrastination & perfectionismEpisode 51 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is for anyone who feels stuck and unmotivated, confused or unsure about what to do next in life, paralyzed by procrastination perfectionism, or regrets.
Or feeling exhausted, isolated or disappointed in yourself and worried about the direction you are heading.
I hope you're hopeful and excited about the new year but if you need some help with getting the year off to a good start grab a notebook or journal and make some time to work through this episode.
You can get a copy of "Bri...
2022-01-111h 19
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen050 Gustavo Bessa Brazilian Top Team Jiu-Jitsu athlete & coach on being a fighter and the benefits of Brazilian Jiu-JitsuMy guest for episode 50 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is my friend and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach Gustavo "Banzai" Bessa. I've trained with Gus for over 10 years.
We talk about his background, moving to the US from Brazil with his family, wrestling, lessons from his MMA career, recovering from the pandemic and from open heart surgery at just 31 years old, how he has managed and grown his gym Brazilian Top Team Happy Valley, opening a 2nd gym in Oregon City. We also discuss the benefits of BJJ for adults and children, how parents can encourage and s...
2022-01-0348 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen049 Recap of 2021, the first year of podcastFor episode 49 I recap the first year of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast touching on some highlights from each episode.
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast launched March 30th, 2021.
I write more about marriage and parenting on my blog www.SovannPen.com
You can watch the show on my Youtube channel.
And watch this episode here:
The purpose of the show is to encourage and inspire you to be more courageous in life and to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. It...
2022-01-011h 11
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen048 Geoff Whiteman on resilience, marriage, parenting and connecting your purpose to God's missionGeoff Whiteman ThM, LMFT is my guest for episode 48 of the Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
Geoff Whiteman, ThM, LMFT is passionate about helping people and communities connect their life’s purpose with God’s mission in the world. Geoff is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Kentucky, a mission specialist with Orthodox Christian Mission Center (Care + Training), and resilience researcher and speaker. Together with Kriss, his wife of 18 years, he has been engaged in vocational ministry since 2000 and supporting those in cross-cultural ministry since 2007. Geoff spent some of his formative years as a TCK in the Solomon...
2021-12-2755 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann PenSovann Pen on lessons learned from trying stand up comedy for the first timeIn this episode, I talk about how I decided to try stand-up comedy at a local open mic here in Portland, OR for the first.
I talk about some of my favorite comedians and how some friends and comedy YouTube channels and podcasts helped me prepare.
Halfway through this episode is what I came up with for my first attempt.
I also share one of the first and favorite jokes I wrote but forgot to include that night.
I've had a chance to perform twice since then and hope to do it in person again...
2021-12-2056 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen046 Sovann Pen Solo episode for newlyweds on getting off to a good start in marriageThis solo episode is episode 46 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
I talk about seven areas that can help couples get off to a good start in marriage. One I'd add since making this video a few years ago is understanding personality styles, attachment, and the impact of your family of origin on meaning, roles, and expectations.
I wrote a blog to accompany this video that summarizes the areas (not a transcription):
http://www.sovannpen.com/first-video-blog-a-message-for-newlyweds/
I've done three episodes on marriage this year.
Episode 2 with Scott Wate...
2021-12-1243 min
Man They RememberMan They Remember Podcast, Episode 024: Sovann PenIn today's episode, we get to hear from Sovann Pen, the host of the "Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast." Sovann is a licensed professional counselor in Portland, OR, and has been counseling for 15 years. He's a husband of 26 years, a father of three, and enjoys helping parents with the challenges of parenting as well as strengthening marriages. We talk about making time spent with your kids more important than getting your to-do list done, being too busy and not attending to our charac...
2021-12-0855 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen045 Connie Baker Traumatized by Religious Abuse: Courage, Hope and Freedom for SurvivorsConnie Baker LPC is my guest for episode 45 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
Connie A Baker MA LPC has a Master of Arts in Counseling degree and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Portland, Oregon. In addition to her private practice, she has been a counseling instructor at a local university, a seminar teacher, conference speaker, clinical supervisor, writer, trauma recovery specialist, trained life coach and is the author of Traumatized by Religious Abuse: Courage, Hope and Freedom for Survivors.
You can connect with Connie:
https://connieabaker.com/
https://www...
2021-12-0659 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen044 Aynsley Silva on therapy for angry boys, group practice and neurofeedbackAynsley Silva LMHC from Fircrest Behavioral Health is my guest for episode 44 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
We talked about his time in grad school studying to become a therapist, his experience in community mental health as an "Angry Boy Whisperer", some advice for parents, listening to your child's big emotions, emotional intelligence, creating a life you don't want to check out from, Functional Family Therapy and Neurofeedback.
From his website: "Aynsley graduated from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon with a master’s degree in clinical counseling in 2011. He began his post-graduate work at Lif...
2021-11-2954 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen043 Jill Johnson-Young LCSW on grief, death and being a Rebellious WidowJill Johnson-Young is my guest for episode 43 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
Jill is a Grieftalker, an expert on grief and has written books for children and adults about grief and loss.
In this episode, we talk about her background in hospice, how to talk with kids about death, unmentioned grief, dementia, anticipatory grief, grief therapy and support, and more. One thing I loved about this conversation is Jill's experience helped this topic not seem so big and overwhelming.
From Jill's website, https://jilljohnsonyoung.com/
"Let me tell you a...
2021-11-221h 05
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen042 Priscilla Klockner on Play Therapy and supporting children and studentsPriscilla Klockner is my guest for episode 42 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
Priscilla is a graduate of Western Seminary, obtaining a Master of Arts in Counseling with a focus in Child and Adolescent Therapy. She is currently a registered intern with the State of Oregon, working towards licensure. Combined with her professional training and her experience as a parent, Priscilla helps families find solutions and growth in the areas where they and their children find themselves stuck. Priscilla uses a family systems and cognitive behavioral approach to work with parents, children, and young adults on a...
2021-10-2955 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen041 Sara Sery founder of Bad Christian Moms on parenting and coaching momsSara Sery founder of Bad Christian Moms is my guest for episode 41 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
Sara Sery's lifelong interest in spiritual formation, community and mental health motivated her to earn a Master's in Counseling from Portland's Western Seminary in 2012, pregnant with her 2nd baby boy. Shortly after starting a private practice, she got pregnant with her third baby boy and decided it was best to go all in on the SAHM gig. The joy and struggle of the next 5 years inspired her to start an online group coaching business, coaching moms who are w...
2021-10-2349 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen040 Julia Garrison on private practice, spiritual formation, creative journalingJulia Garrison is my first returning guest for The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast Episode 40.
We talk about her background and experience as a counselor for a local university, the work she does with her clients, her decision to start a private practice and some lessons she's learned. She also talks about two upcoming workshops she has coming up in November on Unoffendable and Creative Journaling. Julia specializes in identity formation, relational trauma, and work-life balance. She has taught and built curriculum for university courses in the field of psychology and counseling as well as led workshops to...
2021-10-161h 03
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen039 Phillip Stone on Dark Canyons album, poetry and songwriting, imposter syndromePhillip Stone is my guest for episode 39 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling podcast.
Phillip was born in Georgia but resides with his wife in Portland, OR where he runs the two companies he founded: Southpaw Board Co. and The Iron Roots Designs. He began his musical journey at the age of 15 being taught by guitarist, Tom LaMattina. Though a multi-instrumentalist, his preferred instrument is his hand-built acoustic guitar modeled after the old blues guitars of the 1920s. Phillip began writing songs and poems in high school as a much-needed means of expression. Fascinated by Folklore and fic...
2021-10-061h 22The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen038 Solo Episode A little about me lately and what I'm reading and listening toSomething a little different for this episode, I just share a bit about what's going on in my family's life. And a list of books and audiobooks I'm enjoying and a few movie recommendations. The audio is from a Facebook Live I did recently.
I forgot to mention on the video and on this podcast, I joined TikTok!
Mixed feelings about being on there but I do hope to encourage and inspire people on it: check it out and let me know what you think. :)
https://www.tiktok.com/@sovann_pen
The...
2021-09-2635 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen037 Ryan O'Hara on the gift of foster care, adoption, trauma-informed parenting and marriageRyan O'Hara is my guest for episode 37 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast. I met Ryan online years ago. One thing I've always appreciated about Ryan is his calming presence, he is a man and father who is grounded in his faith and in himself. In this episode talk about his family's journey with infertility, foster care and adoption. He shares how foster care and adoption reflects the heart of God, how the challenges of parenting can impact marriage and how foster parenting and adoption has impacted his faith.
Ryan O’Hara serves as the Content Direc...
2021-09-2154 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen036 Angela Mize ICF coach "I found something for me." on caregiving, coaching and communicationMy guest for episode 36 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is Angela Mize.
Angela is a coach with the International Coaching Federation.
Her bio: "I am an experienced and certified life coach with specific training in human resources, customer service, training, and counseling. I will help you create authentic, deeper friendships by improving your communication and interpersonal skills. I work with people who want to live life with intention and find that they want to strengthen their personal and professional relationships. I have developed coaching programs that will help you learn your personal strengths, va...
2021-09-1351 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen035 Ethan Morrow On career, identity, curiosity, anxiety and depressionMy guest for episode 35 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is my friend Ethan Morrow.
Ethan Morrow, MA is a trained therapist, runner, home baker and cook. A true renaissance man, he is passionate about curiosity, exploration, and adventure. Ethan is always exploring ways to live life mindfully and enjoys inspiring others to find natural ways to do the same.
In 2019, Ethan received his MA in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy from Lewis and Clark College, as well as post-graduate training in Story-Informed Trauma Therapy. While receiving his clinical training, Ethan focused some of hi...
2021-09-0157 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen034 Kristin Hallinan Part 2 On motherhood and parenting a child with autismMy guest for episode 34 of The Courage, Coaching, and Counseling Podcast is Kristen Hallinan. This is part 2 of our interview.
You can listen to part 1 here. https://anchor.fm/couragecoachingcounseling/episodes/033-Kristen-Hallinan-On-Breaking-A-Bad-Family-Cycle--healing-from-the-past-and-lessons-15-yrs-of-marriage-Part-1-e16a7ps
I connected with Kristen over social media and asked her to share her story about Breaking A Bad Family Cycle.
In this episode, she talks about raising her four kids and the process of her son being diagnosed with autism. We talk about dealing with parental shame, how counseling has been helpful. We also explore how this has af...
2021-08-2753 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen033 Kristen Hallinan On Breaking A Bad Family Cycle, healing from the past and lessons 15 yrs of marriage Part 1My guest for episode 33 of The Courage, Coaching, and Counseling Podcast is Kristen Hallinan.
I connected with Kristen over social media and asked her to share her story about Breaking A Bad Family Cycle.
She wrote an article about it here: https://www.relevantmagazine.com/life5/breaking-a-bad-family-cycle-is-tough-but-not-impossible/
More about Kristen from her website: https://www.kristenhallinan.com/
"I am married to my best friend, Shawn, and mom to four rambunctious kids (3 boys and 1 girl), ages 13, 11, 8, and 3. I have always counted myself lucky to have a husband I align with on all the...
2021-08-2351 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen032 Sarah Sanderson "Starting Over" on writing, postpartum mental illness, teaching and parenting.My guest for episode 32 of the Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is Sarah Sanderson.
We talk about "Starting Over", writing, writing during a pandemic, postpartum mental illness, OCD, bipolar disorder, sexual abuse, teaching, and parenting.
Sarah Sanderson is a freelance writer, speaker, teacher, pastor's wife, and mother of four. Currently teaching creative writing and public speaking to K-12 students near Portland, Oregon, she has also lectured undergraduate and graduate students at the university level. She speaks regularly to both church and secular audiences.
Her writing has been featured in outlets including Christianity Today, Mot...
2021-08-151h 05
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen031 Stephanie Alley on CBT, transitions, growing in confidence and making a new life.My guest for episode 30 of the Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is Stephanie Alley. Stephanie is a counselor and coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF).
I loved listening to Stephanie talk about how she works with her coaching and counseling clients in this interview!
About Stephanie:
"Stephanie Alley is a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Western Seminary. She has experience with providing coaching, leadership, business marketing, and consulting services across several industries, including tech, mental health, and higher education. She holds a BA from Oklahoma Christi...
2021-08-0845 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen030 Adam Wade-Garrett on Geek Therapy, Pokemon, Anime, D & D, Harry Potter and ADDMy guest for episode 30 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is Adam Wade-Garrett.
We talk about Geek Therapy. (or Nerd Counseling) Is that therapy for geeks or therapy when your therapist is a geek? You decide.
We talk about Pokemon, Anime shows, D & D and role playing games, Harry Potter, identity, ADD, acceptance, relationships, anxiety and depression.
Adam graduated from Western Seminary’s Portland Campus in Fall of 2020, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and received specialized training in working with issues relating to faith and spirituality.
Since gr...
2021-08-031h 24
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen029 Summer Krause & Risa Hobson on trauma therapy, their Christian Faith-Based Guide to Seeking SafetyMy guests for episode 29 are Summer Krause and Risa Hobson.
We went international for the first time on the podcast, Risa joining us from Portugal.
Summer Krause, LPC, CADCIII is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor III, with a clinical practice in Oregon at Western Psychological and Counseling Services that includes treating both adolescents and adults. She also provides trainings and consultation in implementing Seeking Safety for Treatment Innovations, in partnership with the author, Lisa Najavits. After volunteering as a chaplain in juvenile detention centers for many years, Summer went to graduate...
2021-07-281h 17
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen028 Lori Mazenko How to be RISEilient in Work, Life & Relationships.My guest for episode 28 is Lori Mazenko ownder of RISEilient Consulting and Coaching.
We talk about her experience in the corporate world as a banker and as an entrepreneur, author and publisher.
We also talk about her work with individuals and couples and her plans for the future.
Lori shared this with me:
"My love of psychology grew out of my high school psychology class. In order to pay for my college, I entered the corporate world in banking, while attending school at night. After 8 years of night school I graduated from...
2021-07-2253 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen027 Cheryl Baker Guest: Cheryl Baker Director of Refuge, Imago Dei Community "God is a keeper." On childhood trauma, having a spouse with Multiple Sclerosis and Post Traumatic Amnesia.My guest for episode 27 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is Cheryl Baker.
We talk about childhood trauma, her marriage with her husband Kevin who has Multiple Sclerosis and Post Traumatic Amnesia. She also talks about the different parts of the Refuge ministry at Imago Dei Community here in Portland, OR. Cheryl Baker is a facilitator and coach. She is compassionate and empathetic about walking alongside those who hurt and she is gifted in empowering and connecting people. She is not shy in sharing that she is a trauma survivor and is a champion for communities to i...
2021-07-181h 00
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen026 Kimberly Dudley on becoming a trauma therapist, YoungLife, domestic violence & trauma.My guest for episode 26 is Kimberly Dudley.
Kimberly is a board-certified trauma recovery therapist in private practice with a focus on the intersection of interpersonal neurobiology and attachment science. She studied human development at Warner Pacific University and graduated from Western Seminary with a master’s in clinical counseling. She’s also a domestic violence advocate, speaker, and trainer. A former YoungLife staffer, she served with Portland East YoungLives working with inner-city kids prior to opening a private practice.
She is the sole parent to three teens: Isaiah, Naomi, and Malachi; she’s everyone’s best friend...
2021-07-1257 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen025 Nick Stumbo Pure Desire Ministries International Healing from Pornography & teaching your children healthy sexualityEpisode 25 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is with Nick Stumbo.
As a third-generation pastor, Nick started his ministry career at the East Hills Alliance Church in Kelso, Washington. Serving as their lead pastor for more than a decade, Nick observed the fallout of sexual brokenness and devastation in the lives of men and women in the church and recognized, like never before, the need for a culture of grace in the Church. After facing his own addiction to pornography, Nick and his wife, Michelle, found hope and healing through the counseling and group ministries of Pu...
2021-06-2846 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen024 Michael Pancheau LPC on trauma, EMDR, Brainspotting and motherhoodMy guest for episode 24 is Michal Pancheau, LPC.
She specializes in treating college-age and young professional adults with personal, spiritual, and relational concerns, from a Christian worldview. She is passionate about helping clients move from a place of difficulty into one of health, confidence, and emotional wholeness, so that they can thrive in your life and in their relationships, and succeed in the goals they've set for themselves. Particular issues she works with include depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, shame, guilt, abuse recovery, suicidal thoughts, conflict, forgiveness, body image issues, and family issues.
She listens to...
2021-06-2249 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen023 Jeff & Veronica Ortiz Love Big Love Wide on marriage, blended family, recovering from breast cancerIn this episode of the podcast, my guests are Jeff and Veronica Ortiz.
Jeff is a man of deep and authentic love, infectious energy and a compassionate heart. Jeff has overcome low self-esteem, guilt, shame, hurt and pain which resulted in negative emotional reaction throughout his childhood and early adulthood. Experiencing life from these various spectrum's allows Jeff to connect with those he speaks to. He shares his life from a place of vulnerability and acceptance to encourage those he encounters on a daily basis. With love being the greatest motivator, he looks forward to living each da...
2021-06-171h 30
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen022 Martin Torres Worship leader, coach, podcaster NW CreativesMy guest is Martin Torres for episode 21 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
Martin is a worship leader, coach, songwriter, and a podcaster. Originally from the Lower Valley Yakima area in Washington. It was here where I grew up in a Christian home and where he came to know the story of Jesus and discovered his calling into the ministry of music. Over the span of twenty-five years, the ministry of leading worship has opened doors and opportunities where he has gotten the chance not only to further his training, but also to partner with pastors over...
2021-06-141h 07The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen021 Rhonda Marie Stalb LMFT and author of Beautifully Broken: My Journey to a Mended HeartRhonda Stalb, born in Sunny California, and raised in Hawaii, has overcome tremendous pain and adversity in her life.
Now she has made it her life’s mission to help couples and families overcome their painful and dysfunctional experiences as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is currently licensed in Alabama and Tennessee.
You can find her website at www.rhondamariestalblmft.com
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast launched March 30th, 2021.
I write more about marriage and parenting on my blog www.SovannPen.com
You can listen and subscribe to Th...
2021-06-0934 min
Why God Why?Sovann Pen: Why Do I Feel So Stuck?Sovann Pen: Why Do I Feel So Stuck? by Browncroft Community Church
2021-06-0348 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen020 Sovann Pen | 27 Tips for marriage solo episodeThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast launched March 30th, 2021.
My wife Julie and I celebrated our 27th anniversary last week.
This solo episode is 27 tips (and a few extras thrown in) for marriage that I've learned over the years with her and with my counseling clients.
I write more about marriage and parenting on my blog www.SovannPen.com
You can watch the show on my Youtube channel.
The purpose of the show is to encourage and inspire you to be more courageous in life and to bridge the gap between w...
2021-06-031h 33
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen019 Lauren Wilson Speak Out PDX & Speak Out Podcast on bipolar disorder, mental health & JesusLauren Wilson is our guest for episode 19 of the Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
Lauren is the founder of Speak Out PDX a non-profit that provides training and coaching for the community and churches on mental health and mental illness. She hosts the Speak Out Podcast which is all about mental health and Jesus.
In this episode she talks about her experience of suffering and being healed from bipolar disorder.
You can connect with her:
https://www.speakoutpdx.com/
https://www.instagram.com/speakoutpdx/
https://linktr.ee/speakou...
2021-05-3154 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen018 Julia Garrison on Ministering in an Age of Trauma Conference for church leaders June 19thOur guest for episode 18 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling podcast Julia Garrison Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
She is hosting a conference June 19th, "Ministering in an Age of Trauma" in Vancouver, WA.
This conference is to build-up and prepare ministry leaders and workers around trauma-informed care, the impacts 2020 has had on survivors of abuse, and how to better recognize the personal impacts of trauma.
You can register for the conference here: June 5th is the deadline for the early bird registration fee and you can enter "COURAGE25" for 25% off. https://www.makelevelpaths.org/ev...
2021-05-2747 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen017 Tristen Collins LPC and Wayfinder Life Coach | Author of "Why Emotions Matter"Our guest for Episode 17 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is Tristen Collins, LPC.
Tristen is a Wayfinder coach and therapist. As a coach, she facilitates deeper reflection to help clients navigate life’s challenges. As a counselor, her experience is helping people heal from past trauma. Tristen has 15 years of professional experience and currently works at her own private practice. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Bible & Theology from Multnomah University, a Master’s in Counseling from George Fox University, and coaching certification from Wayfinder Life Coach Training. Tristen lives in Portland, Oregon with her...
2021-05-2453 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen016 Jason Wilkinson Wellspace Counseling on measuring up, anger & burnout and his journey from youth pastor to counselorJason Wilkinson is the guest on episode 16 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
Jason graduated from George Fox University with an MA in Marriage, Couples & Family Counseling and received an MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary. With nearly 20 years of experience working with adolescents, career-minded adults, and couples, he is passionate about people find wholeness through counseling.
You can connect with him here:
https://www.wellspacepdx.com
https://www.instagram.com/wellspacepdx/ - I really like his feed.
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast launched March 30th, 2021.
You...
2021-05-1753 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen015 John Lynch author of On My Worst Day | On Shame, Imposter Syndrome, God's Grace and LoveJohn Lynch is one of my heroes and favorite authors. I am so excited to have him on episode 15 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast!
He is a winsome, beloved and profound communicator of the grace and love of God. His Two Roads talk has been viewed by hundreds of thousands all over the world. He has acted out this message on tour with Mercy Me. John has taken the truths of identity in Christ to West Point. He has created conferences for several thousand fathers and sons at Men’s Round Up. He wrote his own sto...
2021-05-101h 16
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen014 Dr. Corey Gilbert On teaching kids about sex, healing marriages and trauma Corban University | Healing Lives UniversityOver the last 20 years Dr. Corey Gilbert has devoted my life to counseling individuals, couples, and families struggling with past abuse especially in the areas of trauma, adultery, struggles with sex, sexuality, and gender identity. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a PhD in Family Psychology and teaches at Corban University. He also does marriage counseling and coaches people healing from trauma.
He is the author of I Can't Say That! Going Beyond The Talk: Equipping Your Children to Make Choices About Sexuality and Gender From a Biblical Sexual Ethic and workbook.
https://www.am...
2021-05-0348 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen013 The Loneliness of Change. When your friends and family don't support you.This episode is on the loneliness of change when friends and family don't support the changes or growth you want to make in your life and you have to change on your own.
It is based on a blog I wrote for my website.
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast launched March 30th, 2021.
The purpose of the show is to encourage and inspire you to be more courageous in life and to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. It is for those who may be struggling wi...
2021-04-2916 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen012 Ernesto Segismundo, LMFT FYLMIT.COM CAV Family Therapy on courage, pivoting and living live to the fullestErnesto Segismundo Jr., LMFT is a psychotherapist, group practice owner, videographer, keynote speaker, conference organizer, and private practice coach. He also inspires, educates, and entertains his friends and fellow therapists on social media.
You can connect and follow him here:
https://www.instagram.com/esegismundo
https://www.tiktok.com/@ernest1976
https://www.facebook.com/ernesto.segismundo.9
https://www.facebook.com/groups/FYLMIT
https://cavfamilytherapy.com/ernesto-segismundo/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ernesto-segismundo-jr-fullerton-ca/106570
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is launched March 30th, 2021.
The...
2021-04-2648 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen011 Sleep, Sleep Apnea and InsomniaHow are you sleeping? Are you tired of being tired?
This is short episode is on sleep, sleep apnea, and the different types of Insomnia. And a few questions to assess your sleep.
I'm counselor and health coach in Portland, OR.
While going to grad school I was a sleep techician and research assistant.
I've been talking with and helping people with their sleep, Insomnia, sleep apnea for the past 25 years.
For more videos on sleep:
YouTube video for this episode
YouTube Playlist
https...
2021-04-2444 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen010 Jessica Van der Merwe: on therapy, trauma, IFS and BrainspottingJessica holds a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Western Seminary.
She is an LMHCA and LPC intern in private practice working with individuals, teens and couples at Lacamas Counseling in Camas, WA.
She specializes in complex trauma, PTSD, and narcissistic abuse recovery. She also works with adult ADHD, anxiety and panic attacks, parenting and relationship conflict. She is a Certified Brainspotting Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and trained in the Gottman Method for couples therapy. Jessica has experience providing trauma-informed counseling for adults in a community health care setting, as well as experience in counse...
2021-04-191h 04
Before The Money04. Fighting, Fashion & 2 Bottles of Fireball™ with MMA Athlete Sovann Ben | ANARCHY Before The MoneyOur first guests on the BTM podcast and he couldn’t have kicked it off any better if he tried! Sovann Ben is an MMA fighter from France who has lived and fought in numerous countries before settling down in Australia.
This episode was recorded on Saturday 17th of April 12PM +10 GMT
2021-04-191h 12The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen009 Cyndi Doyle LPC Hold The Line Book and Code4Couples PodcastThis episode's guest is Cyndi Doyle discussing her book launching this week: Hold The Line: The Essential Guide to Protecting Your Law Enforcement Relationship.
Cyndi Doyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor, founder of Code4Couples®, podcaster, and author of Hold the Line: The Essential Guide to Protecting Your Law Enforcement Relationship. She has spoken nationally at International Association of Chiefs of Police Conferences (IACP), the FBI National Academy Association (FBINAA) Conference, and keynoted at police spouse conferences throughout the country. While much of her work focuses on first responders, Cyndi’s stories of embracing and wrestling with living...
2021-04-1456 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann PenEpisode 008 Sierra Pedro: Student counselor and photographer on story, anxiety, personality & narrative therapy.Sierra Pedro is currently a student at Western Seminary studying clinical mental health counseling and a counseling intern at Center for Community Counseling in Eugene, Oregon. Previous to seeking a master's degree, she earned her undergraduate degree in journalism and communications and a minor in women's and gender studies at the University of Oregon in 2018 where she focused her studies in media representation, photojournalism, editing, and magazine design. A coastal-grown storyteller and creative at heart, in her free time you can often find her behind a camera capturing sweet moments, nerding out over typography and musicals, or finding solace...
2021-04-1242 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen007 Carrie Farrell Counselor and Coach to student-athletes on anxiety, identity and chronic painEpisode 7 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.
This episode features Carrie Farrell. Carrie is a licensed professional counselor who works with kids, teens, and young adults. She specializes in working with athletes and high achievers dealing with anxiety, stress, chronic pain, and trauma. She has years of experience as an athlete and head softball coach at the collegiate level. She also has personal experience dealing with chronic pain. She shares her story about getting injured and we explore the challenges athletes have with identity, anxiety, and chronic pain. She also shares several lessons from her work with...
2021-04-0555 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen006 Tammy Kepple - On marriage, remarriage & motherhood.Welcome to The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast. I'm Sovann Pen, a licensed professional counselor and health coach in Portland, OR.
Today's guest is my friend and coworker Tammy Kepple. Tammy was the first person I interviewed for this podcast!
When we were in a recent team meeting we were asked as an ice breaker, "If you wrote a book about your life, what would the title be?" I don't remember the title of Tammy's book but I remember I thought I want to hear her story. So, I asked to interview her. We talk about...
2021-03-3053 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen005 Becky Castle Miller on Ministry, Motherhood and Mental HealthWelcome to the Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast!
In this episode, my guest is Becky Castle Miller. Becky Castle Miller is a writer and speaker on emotional, mental, and spiritual health in the church. She recently graduated from Northern Seminary with a master's in New Testament Context, studying with Scot McKnight. Her discipleship workbook with Dr. McKnight is called Following King Jesus. She is working on a new book about Jesus's emotions. She and her husband and their five kids and two cats just relocated to the US after living in the Netherlands for the past 8 years, wor...
2021-03-3052 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen004 Benjamin and Heidi Beth Sadler of Chasing Ebenezer Part 2 on Music, Marriage, Mental Health, and MinistryWelcome to the Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast!
In this episode, Benjamin and Heidi Sadler talk about Music, Marriage, Mental Health, and Ministry.
Chasing Ebenezer is a world folk-rock band based in Portland, Oregon. With influences from Celtic, African, and Middle Eastern music, their songs make it hard for audiences to sit still. Their tunes are alive with bohemian violin licks, world percussion, and an ever-increasing array of instruments. The band is fronted by husband and wife team Benjamin & Heidi Beth Sadler. The couple hosts a weekly YouTube show that encourages others to create. You c...
2021-03-3044 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen003 Benjamin and Heidi Beth Sadler of Chasing Ebenezer Part 1 on Music, Marriage, Mental Health, and MinistryWelcome to the Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast!
In this episode, Benjamin and Heidi Sadler talk about Music, Marriage, Mental Health, and Ministry.
Chasing Ebenezer is a world folk-rock band based in Portland, Oregon. With influences from Celtic, African, and Middle Eastern music, their songs make it hard for audiences to sit still. Their tunes are alive with bohemian violin licks, world percussion, and an ever-increasing array of instruments. The band is fronted by husband and wife team Benjamin & Heidi Beth Sadler. The couple hosts a weekly YouTube show that encourages others to create. You can...
2021-03-3052 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen001 Daring Greatly, A lesson from my first and second MMA fightsI'm Sovann Pen, a counselor and health coach in Portland, OR at A New Day Counseling Center.
If you are struggling with suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression and need help please reach out.
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The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is a podcast to inspire and encourage you to be more courageous, where ever you are in life.
You can get my eboo...
2021-03-3017 minThe Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen002 Scott Waters, LPC A framework for success in marriageWelcome to another episode of Courage, Coaching & Counseling Podcast!
In this episode, marriage counselor Scott Waters shares his Relationshion VALUES framework for success in relationships and marriage.
You can connect with Scott: http://vccounseling.com/
https://www.instagram.com/counselor.scott/
The purpose of the show is to encourage and inspire you to be more courageous in life and to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. It is for those who may be struggling with mental illness, relationship struggles, or seeking clarity and direction in life. ...
2021-03-301h 16
Le Bon Combat#HorsSérie : Échanges entre Pierre-Sovann Chauny et Pascal Denault autour de la doctrine de DieuSéance de questions/réponses en marge de la formation #Transmettre "Doctrine de Dieu" du 27 mars 2021, avec Pierre-Sovann Chauny et Pascal Denault.
La formation reste accessible jusqu'au 3 avril 2021. Pour vous inscrire, cliquez sur les liens ci-dessous :
• 🇪🇺 En euros, inscrivez-vous ici : https://www.helloasso.com/associations/le-bon-combat/evenements/transmettre-online-histoire-de-l-eglise-ii-2
• 🇨🇦 En dollars canadiens, inscrivez-vous ici : https://app.simplyk.io/fr/ticketing/997d106c-48fc-434a-8930-57c8eb421624
Voici quelques unes des questions abordées durant cette séance de Q&R :
• Quelle est la différence entre "passion" et "émotion" ? L'impassibilité signifie-t-elle réellement que Dieu n'a aucune émotion ?
• Dieu haïssait-il déjà le mal avant...
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HealingLives with Corey GilbertEpisode 249 - Interview with Sovann Pen - Counselor, Coach, & PodcasterEpisode 249 - Interview with Sovann Pen - Counselor, Coach, & Podcaster
Sovann Pen, Portland, Oregon
Find out more about Sovann and his work at www.sovannpen.com
YouTube link https://youtu.be/6jupNAczL20
www.drcoreygilbert.com
2021-03-0834 min
Grip games podcastMental health Awareness 2) Sovann PenToday I sat down with Brazilian Top Team happy valley purple belt Sovann Pen who is also a professional licensed counselor . We talk a lot about Jiu jitsu and how it can really help you , and also the importance of communication and getting help . I even shared a bit of my story , and how Jiu jitsu has helped me . It’s important to break the stigma, especially in quarantine! If you have questions or feedback please email me at gripgamespnw@gmail.com ! ❤️
2020-05-1849 min
ConfiDanse2. La ConfiDanse de Sovann Rochon Prom TepDans cet épisode, on découvre l'interprète Sovann Rochon-Prom Tep. Une discussion très inspirante sur son processus créatif et son parcours en break dance et en danse contemporaine. Un énorme merci à:Lozeau pour l'équipement audio Thom Gossage pour la musique d'introbesound.com pour l'intermède musicale DCO Production pour le logo
2020-05-131h 19
Being A Dad...On PurposeAn Interview with Sovann PenIn this episode, I interview Sovann (Soh-VAHN) Pen and discuss the value and importance of self-care and emotional health. Have a listen and we hope you're encouraged.
We also hope that, if you're in need of help, please seek it! Suicide Prevention Hotline number: 1-800-273-8255.
You can connect with Sovann Pen on www.sovannpen.com or on social media @sovanpen
2020-05-1153 min
Litt-MoiÉpisode 06: Antoine Charbonneau-Demers et Sovann Rochon-Prom TepEnregistré lors du Litt-Moi #3 le 13 septembre 2018 à la Librairie du Square - Outremont.
Lecture : Antoine Charbonneau-Demers et Sovann Rochon-Prom Tep
Musique: Luc Villandré
Conception + animation : Florence Cardinal et Mathieu Leroux
Visuel : Marc-Olivier Côté
Podcast : Julien Martineau
2018-10-1842 min
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Rose City Forum with Timothy MooreRose City Forum - Sovann Pen talks pornographySovann Pen from A New Day Counseling Center talks about the the effects of pornography.
2015-03-2600 min