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Speak Out LoudSOL #72: Held Even HereSelf-Injury is a complex and often difficult to understand mental health crisis - both for those who suffer and for families and friends who care for those facing this battle. In this episode, Stacee and guest and friend Brittany Tinsley share a conversation about their shared experience of struggling with self-injury and also of finding hope and healing in their recovery journeys. Out of that experience, Stacee and Brittany are teaming together to offer a new resource called Held Even Here, a faith-based event for those navigating self-injury and for those who love and support...
2026-01-3012 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#71: What if It's Forever - An Honest Conversation with LPC Phoebe Barron about Lengthy Mental Health StrugglesIn this episode, Stacee and frequent guest, LPC Phoebe Barron, share an honest, real, and vulnerable conversations about the struggles and hopes of living with chronic mental illness.Wherever you are in your mental health journey, you'll find hard-earned wisdom and encouragement, both from Stacee's journey and Phoebe's depth of experience and compassion as a therapist. Learn more about Stacee and the resources offered through Speak Out Loud at speakoutloud.me and follow Stacee on Instagram @speakoutloud.me.To learn more about Phoebe and her practice, you can find her...
2026-01-211h 16Speak Out LoudSOL#70: Finding Hope through the Darkness of Schizophrenia - One Family's StoryIn this episode of the Speak Out Loud podcast. Stacee and Doug share a vulnerable and powerful conversation with Bret and Anne about their family's journey of navigating a schizophrenia diagnosis for their young adult child. Bret and Anne share a wealth of experience, compassion and hope for families who may be on a similar mental illness journey with a loved one or friend. Bret and Anne share honestly about the lengthy process of coming to a clear diagnosis for their son through several years of struggle, signs and symptoms to look for, the challenge...
2026-01-0659 minSpeak Out LoudFinding Joy and Hope in the Darkest Moments and in Life-Changing Suffering: - an Interview with Pastor Rick ThompsonOn September 3, 2024 Rick Thompson suffered a massive stroke while traveling in Costa Rica. At his wife's urging, a 6 hour cab ride to the nearest hospital saved his life.Following his stroke, Rick woke up the next morning blind and unable to move the left side of his body. The weeks and months ahead began an incredible journey of ongoing rehabilitation, returning to his role as senior Pastor of Council Road Baptist Church in metro Oklahoma City, and writing about this journey through his new book, Count if Joy: Lessons in Suffering.Stacee and Doug share...
2025-08-2638 minSpeak Out LoudStories Our Scars Tell - An Interview with Brittany TinsleyWe are so pleased to share this episode as Stacee interviews friend of Speak Out Loud, Brittany Tinsley, to talk about her new book coming out this fall - Stories Our Scars Tell: Hope, Healing, and Honesty about the Wounds We Carry.Stacee and Brittany share an honest an vulnerable conversation about their shared experience of struggling with self-harm and how they have found hope and live day to day in recovery. As Brittany shares, "to be healed is simply to live a life fully felt - not perfect and not pain-free, but beautiful anyway." Stacee and Brittany know...
2025-07-2254 minSpeak Out Loud5 Things Single Moms Need to Know the Most: An Interview with Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett of Arise Single MomsWe are so pleased to share this episode with our new friends, Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett of Arise Single Moms! Born out of her own experience as a single mother, Pam founded Arise Single Moms over 20 years ago in Oklahoma and their influence has spread across the United States. After a career in youth ministry, Mel serves with Pam as the Project Development Director for Arise. Born out of their personal journeys as single mothers and also out of their years of experience, Pam and Mel in this episode share the 5 things single moms must know.
2025-07-0335 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#66: Better Mental Health for Teen GirlsIt's no secret teenagers today are facing a mental health crisis. Anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors and other difficult mental health challenges are now part of the minefield tweens and teens and their parents have to navigate almost daily in the teenage experience.We are so grateful for long-time friend Amanda Wright and her daughter, Kinzley, joining us today to talk about these mental health challenges for teen girls often brought on by experiencing adolescence in the world of social media, smart phones and constant connectedness. Amanda shares great insights and encouragement for parents of teens, and Kinzley brings her...
2025-05-1356 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#65: Our Story and Hope, Part 2In April of 2025, we launched the Speak Out Loud YouTube Channel, and as part of introducing ourself to a new audience on this platform, we've gone back to share our story and the story of Speak Out Loud.We are not therapists of doctors, but we do feel like we are experts in authentically sharing our story and the hard-learned lessons of living many years in the ups and downs of our mental illness recovery journey.This episode is part 2 of our story, picking up with the mental health crisis that changed the trajectory of...
2025-04-2940 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #64: Our Story and Hope - Part 1In April of 2025, we launched the Speak Out Loud YouTube Channel, and as part of introducing ourself to a new audience on this platform, we've gone back to share our story and the story of Speak Out Loud.We are not therapists of doctors, but we do feel like we are experts in authentically sharing our story and the hard-learned lessons of living many years in the ups and downs of our mental illness recovery journey.In this episode, we go back and share again about the beginnings of Stacee's mental illness...
2025-04-2342 min
Everyday Wonder WomenEpisode 2: How my college roommate Traci tackled cancer and her kids’ learning disabilitiesShare your thoughts with us!Stacee Longfellow reconnects with her college roommate Traci to share a powerful story of resilience through cancer and parenting children with learning disabilities.• Diagnosed with breast cancer after multiple doctors dismissed her concerns• Moved to a new city with toddlers just months before her diagnosis• Cancer journey created unexpected community connections with new neighbors• Both children diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD requiring specialized education approaches• Used metaphor of "glasses for your brain" to explain medication to her son• Found specialized school using Orton-Gillingham multi-sensory learning methods...
2025-03-0742 min
Everyday Wonder WomenEpisode 2: How my college roommate Traci tackled cancer and her kids’ learning disabilitiesShare your thoughts with us!Stacee Longfellow reconnects with her college roommate Traci to share a powerful story of resilience through cancer and parenting children with learning disabilities.• Diagnosed with breast cancer after multiple doctors dismissed her concerns• Moved to a new city with toddlers just months before her diagnosis• Cancer journey created unexpected community connections with new neighbors• Both children diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD requiring specialized education approaches• Used metaphor of "glasses for your brain" to explain medication to her son• Found specialized school using Orton-Gillingham multi-sensory learning methods...
2025-03-0732 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#63: Finding Help and Hope in your Eating Disorder Struggle - An Interview with Rebel Buersmeyer, LMFT, President of the Oklahoma Eating Disorders AssociationAs part of the National Eating Disorders Awareness week (February 24-March 2), Stacee and Doug interview Rebel Buersmeyer, LMFT, therapist and current President of the Oklahoma Eating Disorders Association. Eating Disorders are complex illnesses impacting over 28 million Americans and their families during the course of their lifetime. Eating disorders have the 2nd highest mortality rate of mental health conditions and affect people regardless of gender, race, body-style, age, or socio-economic background. In this personal and vulnerable conversation, Rebel shares information, insights and guidance for those struggling or wondering if they are struggling with an eating disorder...
2025-02-251h 05Speak Out LoudSOL#62: Encore - Brain on Fire - Borderline Personality DisorderBorderline Personality Disorder - a painful and often misunderstood diagnosis. Often born out of intense and/or lengthy experiences of trauma and lack of secure attachment, for those who suffer, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be a source of great pain, fear, and mental and emotional instability. For those who love someone struggling with BPD, it can feel like there's a "hole in the bucket," draining away the energy, trust and love they've poured into their relationship with the one they love.In this encore presentation of one of Speak Out Loud's most powerful episodes, fre...
2025-02-211h 04Speak Out LoudSOL#61: Encore - When You Come to the End of Your Rope; An Interview with Morgan Snyder of Become Good SoilWhat do you do when you come to the end of your rope - when you come to end of your own capacity to make life work apart from God?
In this encore presentation, a shared experience and connection bring Doug and special guest, Morgan Snyder of Become Good Soil and author of Becoming a King, together for a conversation about carrying hope for a spouse in a mental health crisis.
Doug and Morgan's conversation focuses on how the most difficult experiences can reveal our broken places and open a doorway for God to begin...
2025-02-071h 02Speak Out LoudSOL#60: Encore Presentation of The Cutting Truth - Talking About Self-Harm with LPC Deanna JamesToday's release is an encore presentation of one the most difficult episodes and topics to record for Stacee and Doug. For Stacee, this topic and story is deeply vulnerable, personal, painful and still tough to talk about.
The topic of self-harm continues to be a struggle for many, and the content is this episode is relevant for those who may struggle and for those who love and support them.
In this episode Doug interviews both Stacee and friend and LPC Deanna James on the topic of cutting and self-harm. Stacee has written a chapter in he...
2025-01-311h 28Speak Out LoudSOL#59: Encore Loving Jesus and Living with Mental IllnessCan joy and peace be experienced while battling depression and anxiety? Can we know God loves us even as we suffer? Has God abandoned or rejected me because I struggle with mental illness?
In this encore presentation, Stacee and Doug dive into these questions and more as they share a vulnerable and authentic conversation about following Jesus while living with mental illness.
God knows your mind and heart intimately - all of the good, the whole and the broken parts. He loves you with all of your pain and struggle, not just in spite of it...
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Spirit FluentNavigating Your Soul's Spectrum: Discover Your Soul's PurposeJoin us in this illuminating episode of Spirit Fluent as we delve into the profound topic of Sole Purpose with the insightful Stacee Magee. After a hiatus, Stacee returns to share her journey of self-discovery and the realization of her unique purpose as a healer. Drawing from her experiences as a medical intuitive and spiritual guide, Stacee explores the intricate paths of the seven chosen soul purposes and the extraordinary Rainbow Soul.
Discover how Stacee's personal story, from her early days as a business strategist to her transformative experiences at Radiant Coaches Academy, led her to embrace...
2025-01-2029 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#58: Encore - The Trauma of TraumaIn today's encore presentation of the Speak Out Loud podcast, Stacee and Doug share an interview with friend and LPC Phoebe Barron on the impacts and pain of trauma, felt even many years after its original source and cause.
Trauma.... it sounds so extreme. And to those who experience trauma's pain and power, it can be just that daunting. Through this interview with LPC and trauma specialist Phoebe Barron, Stacee and Doug hope to start the conversation to begin the healing process. Getting help and finding hope are possible for the impacts of trauma in your life...
2025-01-1759 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #57: Encore - Hope in the Darkness of DepressionFor the next several weeks we are pleased to present several "Encore" presentations of past Speak Out Loud episodes! This week, we are going back to the early releases of Speak Out Loud with a re-release of episode 4, "Finding Hope in the Darkness of Depression."
"Depression can feel like you are swimming with all your clothes on- like you are being overwhelmed and drug under and that it's impossible to get back to the surface" (Stacee).
In this episode, Stacee and Doug talk candidly about the overwhelming power of depression and its...
2025-01-1055 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#56: Breaking the Cycles of Generational Trauma - An Inside Look into The Boat That Wouldn't SinkIn this episode, Stacee and Doug dive into some of the topics and themes in Stacee's new book, The Boat That Wouldn't Sink. Forgiveness, loss, recovery and the impact of breaking cycles of brokenness and abuse are covered in this book as they form the story of Stacee's ongoing mental illness recovery journey and this memoir.
As Stacee shares her story from the messy middle of her life and story, you too can find the courage and strength to break generational hurts and experience the hope of planting a new seed for your children and family to...
2024-10-2929 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#55: Stacee's New Book Announcement & Interview - The Boat That Wouldn't SinkIn this episode Doug interviews Stacee about her new book, The Boat That Wouldn't Sink - available now!
More than a metaphor, The Boat That Wouldn’t Sink is a story of a life shaped by trauma, plagued by mental illness, but rescued by hope.
For years, Stacee tried to escape the family trauma which so deeply impacted her adolescence and created the foundation for such intense mental illness throughout her adult life. Through this journey and struggle, though, she discovered that neither the waters of the past nor the present could...
2024-10-1834 min
The Accidental EntrepreneursEp 20: What was the leadership style like at your company?Ever thought about how leaders adapt as their startups morph into the real business world? Stacee and Ira pull back the curtain on their evolution from the early days of winging it with their teams, to mastering the art of delegation and trust in a growing company. We get real about the gnarly bits of meshing with larger corporate beasts post-acquisition and why having your ducks in a row with processes can save you from a world of hurt down the line. Special shout outs:Mike FisherFish Food for Thought newsletterDani McVety
2024-05-2026 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 19: Who was your biggest competitor?In our latest discussion, we unpack the tango of competition and innovation in the business world. Ira and Stacee share their stories of discomfort of encountering their rivals and the subsequent appreciation for the diversity and drive it brings to the market.Ira's tip of the week: Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps to a Successful Startup by Bill AuletStacee's tip of the week: Radical Candor podcast
2024-05-1322 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#54: "Best of" Anorexia - My Toughest BattleThis "Best Of" Episode is a selection from a 3-part series Stacee and Doug recorded in Season 1 of the Speak Out Loud podcast talking about Stacee's lengthy battle with chronic anorexia. Anorexia's roots go back into Stacee's teenage years and have been a life-long struggle for which she continues ongoing outpatient therapy.
This segment is a conversation between Stacee and Doug about a critical season in her eating disorder recovery journey, entering a four month in patient eating disorder program, and how she and Doug found hope and healing out of some of the lowest points of...
2024-04-2334 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#53: "Best Of" Brain on Fire - Borderline Personality DisorderIn the month of April, we're going to be sharing several "Best Of" Episodes - selecting several key selections from some of our most impactful episodes to date. If you're new to the Speak Out Loud podcast and would like a taste of some of our content or if you'd like a refresh on some of our previous content, we'd love for you to listen!
Today's "Best Of" episode selects about 25 minutes from one of most popular and downloaded episodes, Episode #41 "Brain On Fire." In this episode, friend and LPC Phoebe Barron interviews Stacee and Doug on...
2024-04-0937 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 11: Who was your first hire and where did you find them?This week, Stacee and Ira talk about where they found their first employee and discuss what type of person can you attract when you can't pay well and don't offer any benefits....yet!Tip of the week: Ira: You can find employees that actually care more about the business than yourselfStacee: The importance of holding in-person team meetings early on (and some great locations to do this).
2024-03-1122 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 10: What was it like when you got your big payout?This week, Ira and Stacee share what it actually feels like to see millions of dollars drop in your bank account one day when you sell your company. So, technically you're rich now....what's the first thing two nerds purchase?!And, we have our eye on some future millionaires (entrepreneurs we love):Dani RabwinNicole ClausenAlex ContrerasFavorite tip, trick, quote of the week:Ira: The book "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" by Susan CainStacee: How to handle your overwhelming inbox...
2024-03-0424 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 9: Have you ever been sued?This week, Ira and Stacee talk about being sued or having to sue someone. Unfortunately, if you have a company, you are going to need a lawyer somewhere, somehow for something. Tip of the week:Stacee: The podcast "How to be awesome at your job"Ira: The book "Finding confidence in conflict- How to negotiate anything and live your best life" by Christian Kwame
2024-02-2623 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#51: God Knows, He Sees, and He Cares - Integrating Faith in your Mental Health Journey. A Conversation with Special Friends & Guests LPCs Brenda Elledge and Phoebe BarronIn this episode, Stacee and Doug continue their series focused on the intersection of faith and mental illness as they share a conversation with LPCs, friends and frequent guests Brenda Elledge and Phoebe Barron.
Phoebe and Brenda join with Stacee and Doug to answer questions about pursuing authentic help and recovery while integrating faith in all areas of life including the mental health journey.
This is a rich conversation shared from years of experience both as counselors and those pursuing mental illness recovery - sharing the hope of experiencing a deeper and more authentic relationship...
2024-02-211h 10The Accidental EntrepreneursEp 8: What were some marketing ideas that failed?Have you ever launched a marketing campaign that failed miserably? Trust us, we've been there. Join us as we take a walk down memory lane, cringing at our biggest mistakes in marketing. Here is a link to Stacee's embarrassing explainer video that is inappropriate on so many levels.Our favorite things:Ira: The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Pat LencioniStacee: Loom software
2024-02-0924 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursE6: Who were some of the most critical people in your journey?This week, Ira tells us the story of his son being "scientist of the week" for his school and his quest to analyze the absorbency of paper towels —tackling variables, crunching numbers, and learning that the smallest details can make the biggest impact.The question today is "Who were some of the most critical people in your journey?"Ira and Stacee will share the stories of Dan and Mihailo, and their undeniable influence on technology and leadership in sculpting a business's destiny. Dan's flair for customer experience and design that brought a new lif...
2024-01-2923 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#49: Can my Faith and Mental Illness Journey Really Intersect? A Path to FollowI'm a Christian yet I struggle with mental illness. I love God and want to follow Him, yet my mental health is often dark, depressed, anxious and overwhelmed.
Is it ok for a person of faith to also include therapy, medicine and other professional treatment as part of their mental health journey?
Can you truly separate and isolate your mental health from your spiritual life? Does God care about my mind and my mental pain?
In this episode, Stacee and Doug wrestle with these questions and share their story and the stories of...
2024-01-2352 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursE3: How Forgetting to Give Your Pet Their Medication Led to an Unexpected Startup - Stacee's StoryWhen Stacee Santi traded her veterinarian scrubs for the innovative world of tech entrepreneurship, she didn't just create an app—she sparked a revolution in pet care communication. On our latest podcast, Stacee shares her inspiring journey from observing pet owners' struggles with heartworm prevention to developing Vet2Pet, a game-changing app that bridges the gap between veterinary services and technology. Her tale is a testament to how a single idea, fueled by passion and perseverance, can transform an entire industry.Her journey is not just about overcoming adversity but a story of how relentless innovation can ma...
2024-01-0823 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursE1: Welcome to Our New Podcast! Meet your hosts, Stacee and IraEver wonder what it's like to leap into the entrepreneurial abyss and come out the other side, not only intact but thriving? That's the topic Stacee Santi and Ira Gordon tackle in the Accidental Entrepreneur's debut. We're your unlikely business gurus, swapping tales from the trenches and doling out the kind of advice you'd wish you had when you were starting out. Together, we provide a rare glimpse into the real-world rollercoaster ride of launching and letting go of business ventures. Get ready for a show that will teach aspiring entrepreneurs everything you wish you knew and th...
2024-01-0306 minSpirit FluentPredictions for 2024Predictions for 2024
Join Stacee Magee in this intriguing episode of the Spirit Fluent podcast as she shares her predictions for the year 2024. With her extraordinary gifts as a Seer, medical intuitive and spiritual leader, Stacee offers insights into what the future holds. Will there be improvement or further chaos in store for the world? Find out as Stacee explores the possibilities in this captivating episode.
Tune in and discover what the future may hold...
If you have any questions that you want Stacee to answer in a future episode, send them in here: https://www...
2024-01-0224 minSpeak Out LoudMerry Christmas from the Speak Out Loud Podcast!Merry Christmas to all of the listeners and followers of the Speak Out Loud podcast!
We are so thankful for you and that you are a part of our mission to share hope and encouragement for those who struggle with mental health and to those who love them.
Christmas has not always been an easy or merry time for Stacee or our family throughout the mental illness journey. Traumatic experiences, difficult memories, and unmet expectations (of ourselves and others) can all make the holiday season difficult for many people. What is billed as a "joyous"...
2023-12-2226 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#47: Hope Unyielding - An Interview with Hope JohnsonIn this episode, Stacee shares a conversation with Hope Johnson. Hope has experience with depression and suicidal ideation. By walking through great trials and suffering, Hope has found an immense amount of healing and hope in writing, community, and the Lord’s presence.
In this conversation, you will find yourself invited into what it truly means to experience the goodness of God, amidst pain and suffering. Both Hope and Stacee provide insight into what it truly means to invite the Lord into pain.
You can follow Hope Johnson on Instagram at @hope_jaa...
2023-08-2343 minSpirit FluentI'm not afraid of Death and this is why...I'm not afraid of Death and this is why...
In this powerful and heartfelt podcast episode, join Stacee as she shares her personal journey of facing the unimaginable: the sudden and tragic events surrounding her son. Recorded just a day before this life-altering event, Stacee discusses her unique perspective on life, and death, and why she is not afraid of death.
Through her raw and authentic storytelling, Stacee delves into the deep emotions of fear, grief, and the overwhelming uncertainty that comes with such a traumatic experience. With vulnerability and strength, she explores how...
2023-08-1528 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#46: When Your Secrets Harm You: An Interview with Brittany Tinsley, Self Injury Support AdvocateIn this episode, Stacee and Doug share a conversation with self-injury support advocate, Brittany Tinsley. Through her writing and authentically sharing her experience and story, Brittany is helping to raise awareness and normalize the conversation around self-harm.
In this episode, Brittany shares about the traumatic experience which led to her first experience with self-harm, the behavior "turning the tables" and becoming an out of control part of her life, and her journey of finding help and living in authentic recovery.
Brittany and Stacee both shine light into this struggle which thrives in the darkness of...
2023-08-0951 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#45: Eating Disorder Recovery - We are Stronger Together: An Interview with Whole Hive CounselingAn eating disorder is a severe mental health condition characterized by abnormal eating habits and a preoccupation with food, weight, and body image. People with eating disorders often have a distorted perception of their body shape or weight and may engage in extreme behaviors related to food, eating, and exercise. Ultimately, individuals with eating disorders need professional help, as treatment typically involves a combination of therapy, nutritional counseling, and sometimes medication.
In this episode, Stacee and Doug are joined by Gracie Evans and Rebecca Brumm, who along with Sarah King, form Whole Hive Counseling in Tulsa...
2023-06-2155 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #44: Stopped in My Tracks - Alex Davis opens up to Stacee and Doug about her Race to Beat her Eating DisorderEating disorders are complex and severe mental health conditions characterized by disturbed eating habits, distorted body weight, and shape perceptions. People of all genders, ages, and backgrounds can be affected. Among the many variations of eating disorders, recovery from an eating disorder is a challenging journey that requires time, support, and patience.
In this episode, our Social Media Manager, Alex Davis, joins us to share a piece of her story with a 15-year eating disorder. She discusses the impact of
her struggle on her mind, heart, and body. Alex, Stacee and Doug talk through various aspects of finding...
2023-06-1244 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#43: When You Come to the End of your Rope: An Interview with Morgan Snyder of Become Good SoilWhat do you do when you come to the end of your rope - when you come to end of your own capacity to make life work apart from God?
A shared experience and connection bring Doug and special guest, Morgan Snyder of Become Good Soil and Wild at Heart, together for a conversation about carrying hope for a spouse in a mental health crisis. Even more, though, this conversation focuses on us and how the most difficult experiences can reveal our broken places but also open a doorway for God to begin to heal and grow...
2023-03-211h 02Speak Out LoudSOL#42: How Did We Get Here?Recovery is not a straight-line story. In this episode recorded on their wedding anniversary, Stacee and Doug talk about rough beginnings in their marriage, the ups and downs, mistakes, failures, and also progress and hope in their lengthy mental illness journey, and how God met them at each point along the way. We invite you to listen to today's episode as Stacee and Doug share about desperation, resilience, experiencing hope, and about the faithfulness of God in the deepest struggles with mental illness.
This is not a straight-line story, but the good news is that God doesn't need...
2023-03-0740 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#41: Brain on Fire - Borderline Personality DisorderBorderline Personality Disorder - a painful and often misunderstood diagnosis. Often born out of intense and/or lengthy experiences of trauma and lack of secure attachment, for those who suffer, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be a source of great pain, fear, and mental and emotional instability. For those who love someone struggling with BPD, it can feel like there's a "hole in the bucket," draining away the energy, trust and love they've poured into their relationship with the one they love.
In this episode, frequent guest and friend, Phoebe Barron (LPC) interviews Stacee about her diagnosis and...
2023-02-071h 03
Spirit FluentRelationships & HealingToday, we're talking about relationships and the healing process. It's a topic that everyone can relate to, but one we don't always talk about openly.
What is the relationship between healing and relationships? How does our healing journey affect our partnerships? And why do we get into relationships in the first place? This week, we'll explore these questions and more.
Join Stacee as she discusses the healing process on this episode of the Spirit Fluent Podcast.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode!
If you have any questions that you w...
2023-01-0624 minSpirit FluentKarma: What goes around comes aroundIn this episode, Stacee talks about Karma and the universal laws that rule our world.
What is will become because of our actions or inactions of ourselves. Put into motion by every thought, word, or deed, the Law of Cause and Effect is perpetually in motion. Like a swinging pendulum looking for balance. Again to reference Newton, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.”
Your actions create reactions throughout the Universe, like tossing a rock into a pond, the ripples can go on and on.
You may have heard of peop...
2022-12-3123 minSpirit FluentManifestationAre you ready to change your life?
In this episode, Stacee talks about manifestation techniques that can help you manifest everything for your highest good. Using non-specific manifestation will bring you everything that you need, not just what you want. Listen to this episode to learn more!
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2022-12-2725 minSpirit FluentPart 2: A journey to the HeartRead along with Stacee as she reads her book, A journey to the heart, it is a story of a person who goes on a journey seeking more in life and understanding their true nature. Ruairí learns many things through their journey, but the most important lesson learned was that Ruairí was strong enough to fight even the hardest battles.
In this book, you will meet Ruairí, the Red Warrior of Light and Truth. Ruairí represents your inner voice, your intuition, and the part of you that knows what's true and what's not.
Red is the...
2022-12-2319 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#39: Whatever it Takes to Find Hope and Help - An Interview with Susie Gurley of the "Just a Mom" PodcastIn this episode, Stacee and Doug interview Susie Gurley, host and creator of the "Just a Mom Podcast." Sharing from her own family's journey of a child struggling with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, Susie launched the "Just a Mom Podcast" in the Fall of 2022 to encourage and help parents with children of all ages struggling with mental illness. Susie weaves her personal insights and family's story into each of her episodes while also interviewing other parents and experts in the field of mental health. Susie is bringing hope and encouragement to Moms and Dads as they carry hope and h...
2022-12-061h 23Spirit FluentA journey to the heart: Part OneJoin Stacee as she reads from her newest book, Journey to the Heart. This is a story that will challenge you to look at your own life in a new way.
A journal is a book of many pages, full of a strong yet unknown, written on the path of our hearts, the journey of our souls. It is the first I feel of many, as I have been shown in a vision and confirmed by a recent spiritual reading with my friend Psychic Sean, that it is to be a set of books, a rainbow of...
2022-12-0525 minSpirit FluentSpiritual Awakening & ManifestingCan you have more than one spiritual awakening?
This week, we're talking about spiritual awakening. Stacee's had more than one and has navigated the process some what successfully. She will talk about how to deal with the curve balls life throws at you. She'll discuss how to navigate a spiritual awakening, what it means to have more than one, and the best way to manifest your spirit in this episode of Spirit Fluent.
If you have any questions that you want Stacee to answer in a future episode, send them in here: https://www.spiritfluent...
2022-12-0424 minSpirit FluentA brush with DeathIn this week's episode, Stacee talks about her recent trip to the emergency room. She discusses what it was like to have a TIA in the middle of a client session and how she found out it was happening. She also talks about the spiritual meaning of strokes, as well as medical intuition and what she's learned from this experience.
Stacee also shares her thoughts on what is in store for her future.
If you have any questions that you want Stacee to answer in a future episode, send them in here: https://www.spiritfluent...
2022-12-0225 minSpirit FluentAura Colors: Whats the rarest and most dangerous colors?Hi, everyone! This is Stacee, and today I'm going to be talking about spiritual self-empowerment and revelation.
Today we're going to answer the question of what is the rarest aura color. We will also talk about what aura colors are warning signs and shouldn't be ignored. One of the first things that we need to do when we're trying to figure out our soul's purpose is to understand how our aura works. That's why it's essential for us to understand what different colors mean in terms of our auras and souls.
In this episode, I'll...
2022-12-0123 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#38: The Cutting Truth - Talking About Self Harm with LPC Deanna JamesThis was probably our hardest episode to record yet. For Stacee, this topic and story is deeply vulnerable, personal, painful and still tough to talk about.
In this episode Doug interviews both Stacee and friend and LPC Deanna James on the topic of cutting and self-harm. Stacee has written a chapter in her book, You Are Worth Saving, on cutting, but this hour+ episode is the most in depth she has publicly spoken about her personal struggle with cutting and self-harm. Along with Stacee's personal experience and insight, LPC Deanna James brings professional knowledge, insight and guidance for...
2022-11-031h 23Speak Out LoudSOL#37: Prioritizing and Improving Your Mental Health - an Interview with Dr. Brenda Elledge of Elledge Counseling AssociatesIn this episode, Stacee and Doug interview longtime friend, Dr. Brenda Elledge, of Elledge Counseling Associates located in the DFW metroplex. This is Brenda's second visit to the Speak Out Loud podcast - you can find her first interview with Stacee on Doug on the topic of how/when to seek counseling at SOL episode #17. For several decades, Brenda and her team have guided thousands of people to find hope and help for their mental health and emotional lives. Brenda recently received her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and has a passion for helping others develop their skills to p...
2022-10-281h 04Speak Out LoudSOL#35: Hope for Even the Darkest Seasons of LifeHave you ever wondered if your story matters? Does God see your struggle with mental health and the pain it brings to your life? Can you trust him with your hurt, your mental health, and to give you hope?
In this episode, Stacee and Doug interview friend, Bible teacher, and ministry leader Vickey Banks about finding hope even in the most difficult seasons of life. Out of a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a passion for helping others connect the Bible to their everyday lives, Vickey visits with Stacee and Doug about God's immense love for those who...
2022-10-061h 02Speak Out LoudSOL#34: Thirsty for Hope - A Story of Sobriety from the Sassy Mama, Caryn RossThere are some episodes you record which you just can't wait to produce and release - and this is one of them! In today's episode, Stacee and Doug interview Caryn Ross (the SassyMama). Caryn shares her powerful and inspiring story of recovery in her private battle with alcoholism. With authenticity, vulnerability and humor, Caryn shares about struggles growing up and stresses as a young mother which led to seeking relief in "Mommy's sippy cup" - her afternoon glass of wine to relax from the pressures of raising two young children and to numb out from the deep loss she was...
2022-09-291h 08Speak Out LoudSOL#33: Anxiety Everyone : An Interview with LPC Phoebe BarronThe number of people experiencing anxiety has increased at incredible rates over the last several years. If you struggle with anxiety - you are not alone. For those not sharing in this struggle, most likely you have a loved one or close friend either openly or secretly battling this debilitating mental illness. Each person's experience with anxiety may affect them in unique and personal ways, but for those who struggle, it can be suffocating and can rob you of peace, happiness, hope and the quality of life you desire.
In this episode, Stacee and Doug revisit the topi...
2022-09-221h 18Speak Out LoudSOL#32: Season 4 Kick-Off - You Are Not Alone!Welcome to Season 4 of the Speak Out Loud podcast! Whether you are a faithful, returning listener or new to the podcast, we are so thankful for you and welcome you in joining us on this journey as we share hope and encouragement for those who struggle with mental illness and for those who love and support them. That's our story, and as we share our story and invite mental health professionals, friends, guests and hope-givers to join us, our passion is to bring light to the darkness of mental illness so many experience.
As we look ahead, se...
2022-09-1550 min
Speak Out LoudSOL#29: Loving Jesus and Living with Mental IllnessCan joy and peace be experienced while battling depression and anxiety? Can we know God loves us even as we suffer? Has God abandoned or rejected me because I struggle with mental illness?
In this episode, Stacee and Doug dive into these questions and more as they share a vulnerable and authentic conversation about following Jesus while living with mental illness. God knows your mind and heart intimately - all of the good, the whole and the broken parts. He loves you with all of your pain and struggle, not just in spite of it. Stacee shares abo...
2022-04-0759 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#28: Hope Begins With HelpIn today's episode Stacee and Doug interview two eating disorder specialists and friends, Claire Gish and Dr. Alex Meyers-Ellett. Claire and Alex share about their experiences in treating eating disorder patients, keys to recovery, the impacts of the pandemic, diet culture and social media and how Claire and Alex are seeing their patients experience hope. For those battling an eating disorder or other mental health challenge, reaching out for help is crucial to experiencing and living in recovery. Claire challenged Stacee several years ago during Stacee's inpatient eating disorder treatment to "do the hard things" - a challenge Stacee ha...
2022-03-241h 01Speak Out LoudSOL#27: My Story His PurposeToday's podcast is a recording of a message Stacee shared recently at the His Purpose Women's Retreat in Oklahoma City. Your story matters, and surrendered to Him, God can use your story, with all of its hurts and struggles, to communicate His love, grace and hope! Stories inspire us, move us and give us hope even in the darkest times. We connect through our stories - you'll connect to Stacee's story of hope in the midst of pain and lengthy struggle with mental illness, and you'll be encouraged to see how your story can tell about the goodness and...
2022-03-1847 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#26: A Love That Never Lets Go - An Interview with Kelly King of Lifeway Christian ResourcesWe all need someone who believes in us, someone who believes our story, our past with all of its hurts and pain, matters. In this episode Stacee and Doug visit with Kelly King a friend and women's ministry leader who believed in Stacee and first opened a door for her to begin sharing her story of God's sustaining love and power in her mental illness recovery journey. Stacee, Doug and Kelly talk about the video Kelly produced several years earlier highlighting some of Stacee's story called "A Love That Never Let's Go" - a link to the video is b...
2022-02-2458 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#25: Never Under-Estimate the Power of Saying "Yes": An Interview with Dr. Crystal Bowlby, PhDLife-change begins by saying "yes" - yes to help, yes to hope, yes to God. Stacee's life changed when she said "yes" to inpatient treatment at the Laureate Eating Disorders Program where God had waiting a therapist, and now friend, who would change her life.
In this episode Stacee and Doug interview Dr. Crystal Bowlby and share a vulnerable and transparent conversation about Stacee finding hope and the desire to live out of the depths of her life-long battle with anorexia.
Crystal, Stacee and Doug talk about Stacee's treatment experience, keys to recovery, what family or...
2022-02-181h 00Speak Out LoudSOL#22: Navigating the Holidays - An Interview with LPC Deanna JamesChristmas can be a happy and hope-filled season, but for many, especially those struggling with mental illness, the holidays can be difficult. The expectations we, our families and others put on the holidays can increase anxiety and be difficult to live up to. Unmet expectations often become triggers for those struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders and other mental health issues.
In this episode, Stacee and Doug interview therapist and friend Deanna James on how to Navigate the Holidays while struggling with mental illness. Deanna lays out some important and practical steps to improve mental health and to...
2021-12-0957 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #21: The Power of Being ThankfulIn this episode, Stacee and Doug talk about the power of being thankful, even during the pain of a mental illness struggle. Stacee opens up about the challenges of holidays, especially Thanksgiving with such an emphasis on food, throughout her eating disorder journey and recovery. She talks about both the attitude and the practice of thankfulness, the power it has to re-focus us in our journey, and how it's helped her to be present with friends and family even when holidays celebrations can be difficult. Sometimes we have to practice thankfulness before we benefit from feeling thankful, but gratefulness...
2021-11-1822 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#20: Carrying Hope, Part 2In this episode, Stacee and Doug continue last week's conversation on supporting a loved one or friend battling mental illness. Doug talks about lessons learned the hard way, what He'd do different to better support Stacee's journey, resilience built from milestones of hope, and the gift and promise of God's sustaining grace and love. If you are carrying hope for someone or needing some hope to carry you through right now, this episode is for you. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness (even the darkness of mental illness) has not overcome it. John 1:5 (with commentary added). Th...
2021-11-1145 min