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Hope UnyieldingBattling Anorexia as a Christian: Stacee Goetzinger Speaks Out LoudIn this transparent and powerful conversation, author and speaker Stacee Goetzinger speaks candidly about her journey battling an eating disorder that started in her preteen years and eventually led to emergency inpatient treatment, where she had to fight for her life with everything she had. Stacee's story is one of hope, perseverance, and dependence on God, and she shares hard-fought wisdom she has learned over decades of relying on Him to be her strength in the battle. Whether you are battling an eating disorder, love someone who is, or simply want to learn more, this episode provides h...
2025-12-0950 min
Speak 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 min
Single MomcastWhen Mental Illness Hits Home // Doug & Stacee GoetzingerIn this episode, Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett sit down with Doug and Stacee Goetzinger for a heartfelt conversation about what happens when mental illness impacts a family. Doug shares his personal journey of learning how to support his wife through her mental health struggles, including what he got wrong, what he got right, and how he’s grown along the way. If you’re a single mom walking alongside a child or loved one battling mental illness, this episode offers hope, honesty, and practical wisdom for the road ahead.
2025-06-2737 minSingle MomcastWhen Mental Illness Hits Home // Doug & Stacee GoetzingerIn this episode, Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett sit down with Doug and Stacee Goetzinger for a heartfelt conversation about what happens when mental illness impacts a family. Doug shares his personal journey of learning how to support his wife through her mental health struggles, including what he got wrong, what he got right, and how he’s grown along the way. If you’re a single mom walking alongside a child or loved one battling mental illness, this episode offers hope, honesty, and practical wisdom for the road ahead.
2025-06-2737 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 minSingle MomcastSuffering Well: A True Story of Faith and Mental Illness // Doug & Stacee GoetzingerIn this honest and hope-filled episode, Mel and Pam sit down with Doug and Stacee Goetzinger to talk about the realities of living with and loving someone through mental illness. Together, they unpack what it means to “suffer well,” the myth of linear recovery, and the purpose we can find in the fight for mental health. Stacee courageously shares about her diagnosis, the darkest moments of her journey, and how Scripture has anchored her along the way. The conversation is raw, faith-filled, and filled with practical wisdom for anyone walking through mental illness or supporting a loved one who is...
2025-05-0943 minSingle MomcastSuffering Well: A True Story of Faith and Mental Illness // Doug & Stacee GoetzingerIn this honest and hope-filled episode, Mel and Pam sit down with Doug and Stacee Goetzinger to talk about the realities of living with and loving someone through mental illness. Together, they unpack what it means to “suffer well,” the myth of linear recovery, and the purpose we can find in the fight for mental health. Stacee courageously shares about her diagnosis, the darkest moments of her journey, and how Scripture has anchored her along the way. The conversation is raw, faith-filled, and filled with practical wisdom for anyone walking through mental illness or supporting a loved one who is...
2025-05-0943 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 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...
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The Just A Mom PodcastEpisode 94: Doug and Stacee Goetzinger (https://www.speakoutloud.me/) Part 3In this final episode of the three-part series with Doug and Stacee, Stacee continues sharing about her in-patient eating disorder treatment. She emphasizes how important it was for her to make the choice to stay when many in the program left, and how she didn’t want to leave a legacy of not fighting. Stacee talks about the importance of moment-by-moment surrender. Doug and Stacee also reveal that when Stacee was at Laureate (https://www.saintfrancis.com/laureate), she was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). While they were devastated by this additional diagnosis, they understand how Stacee’s child...
2025-01-2841 minSpeak 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...
2025-01-241h 03The Just A Mom PodcastEpisode 93: Doug and Stacee Goetzinger (https://www.speakoutloud.me/) Part 2Doug and Stacee continue sharing more about Stacee’s suicide attempt and subsequent hospitalization. They also talk about their family and how Stacee’s struggle impacted their daughters. Stacee says she couldn’t be the mom she wanted to be and had journals full of self-hatred writing in them. Stacee’s eating disorder returned, which resulted in the church where Doug was a pastor asking them to leave. Stacee emphasized how important it is that when people need help they are not dismissed and that churches need to figure out how to help those struggling instead. Stacee’s eating disorder was...
2025-01-2141 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 minThe Just A Mom PodcastEpisode 92: Doug and Stacee Goetzinger (https://www.speakoutloud.me/) Part 1This is the first in a series of three episodes with Doug and Stacee Goetzinger. Don’t miss this incredibly raw, honest conversation with my high school classmate, Doug, and his wife, Stacee, about Stacee’s lifelong battle with mental illness. In this episode, Stacee shares about her childhood that was full of family dysfunction. Stacee talks about her disordered eating in college at Dallas Baptist University and how she worked so hard to have a “new life”. Stacee and Doug met in college, and Doug takes about his lack of knowledge and the shame messages he received about mental ill...
2025-01-1446 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 minHope UnyieldingI Will Not Die, but Live with Stacee GoetzingerIf you are struggling with your mental health or love someone who struggles, this is the episode for you! Vulnerably sharing her experience battling anorexia, depression, and self-harm, Stacee Goetzinger offers a message of hope in the darkness grounded in her experience of God's kindness, love, and rescue in her long battle with mental illness. Stacee Goetzinger is a speaker, author, and podcast host. Her book, You Are WorthSaving, Letters of Hope from a Desperate Heart contains thirty letters to thereader sharing encouragement, hope and transparency out of her traumaticpast and me...
2024-04-3036 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 min
The Good DayStacee Goetzinger: Peace in the Struggle with Mental IllnessStacee Goetzinger is the author of the book, You Are Worth Saving: Letters of Hope from a Desperate Heart, and is sharing what peace looks like for her in “the middle” of the struggle with anorexia and mental illness. After years of letting an eating disorder and other mental illness challenges “speak” for her, Stacee is passionate about speaking words of life and sharing the hope through resilience and depths of God’s sustaining grace and love experienced throughout her ongoing recovery journey. She shares hope and encouragement for those who struggle with mental health and for those who love and s...
2024-04-1640 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 minSpeak Out LoudSOL#52: God Loves Those Who Struggle with Mental Health - An Interview with Richard Covington of the Heights ChurchIn this episode, Doug and long-time friend, Richard Covington, conclude the SOL Podcast series on the intersection of faith and mental illness.
Richard serves as the Executive Pastor of the Heights Church in Richardson, TX. His background includes a Masters Degree in Counseling and over 35 years in church and pastoral ministry serving youth, families, leading missions, pastoral care, and administration for several churches in Texas.
Richard has a heart for people and for helping those struggling with mental health to find hope and healing and to discover God's deep love and care for them.
2024-03-1957 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 10Speak Out LoudSOL#50: Finding Purpose out of our Pain: Can my Faith and Mental Illness Really Intersect? An Interview with Susie Gurley of the "Just A Mom" PodcastWe are so thrilled in today's episode to be joined by friend and mental health advocate, Susie Gurley!
Susie is the host and creator of the "Just A Mom Podcast" where she talks with other parents and guests about the mental health issues kids face. Susie's voice on this topic began in some of the darkest days of her and her family's lives but have ended with hope - and that's the hope she seeks to share.
Today's episode is a conversation with Susie about the role her faith has played in her family's mental...
2024-02-081h 04Speak 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 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 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 03Speak Out LoudSOL#40: Why We Speak Out Loud - 2023 Kick-Off EpisodeWe are so thankful and excited to begin our 3rd year of the Speak Out Loud podcast!!! This episode is a bit of a look back and also a look ahead - whether you've been a faithful listener or are new to the Speak Out Loud podcast, you are not alone in the struggle with mental health.
After many years of struggling with the silence and isolation created by mental illness, we are privileged to "speak out loud' of the faithfulness of God in this journey and to share hope and encouragement for those who struggle with me...
2023-01-3155 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 23Speak 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#36: When Mental Illness Hits Home - An Interview with Troy and Amy JacksonTroy and Amy Jackson join Stacee and Doug to share a vulnerable conversation about parenting children struggling with mental health. Depression and anxiety are skyrocketing for children and teens today like never before. When a mental illness crisis occurs, parents and families can feel lost, overwhelmed, exhausted, and not know where to turn for help.
Today's guests know and understand because they've been there and are still on that journey. Out of the depths of personal experience, Troy and Amy share encouragement, hope, and some hard-learned lessons for other parents loving, guiding, and fighting the good fight for...
2022-10-131h 15Speak 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#31: Youth in Mental Health Crisis, Part 2**Friends, please note that this episode was recorded before the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, TX.
Depression and anxiety are on dramatic rise for teenagers and young people. Pandemic disruption, impacts from being the first "social media generation," sleep deprivation, and higher levels of disconnection from meaningful relationships, on top of the normal emotional and mental challenges of teenage years, are all combining to have devastating effects on today's teens.
Dr. Sam and Krissi Dallas are experienced youth pastors, teachers, and author. With a heart for teenagers and their families, and with over forty years of...
2022-06-0944 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #30: Youth in Mental Health Crisis, Part 1**Friends, please note that this episode was recorded before the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, TX.
Depression and anxiety are on dramatic rise for teenagers and young people. Pandemic disruption, impacts from being the first "social media generation," sleep deprivation, and higher levels of disconnection from meaningful relationships, on top of the normal emotional and mental challenges of teenage years, are all combining to have devastating effects on today's teens.
Dr. Sam and Krissi Dallas are experienced youth pastors, teachers, and author. With a heart for teenagers and their families, and with over forty years of...
2022-06-0243 minSpeak 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#24: Welcome to Season 3 - Why We Have Hope!Welcome to Season 3 of the Speak Out Loud Podcast!! Thank you for joining us as we begin another season of sharing hope and encouragement for those who struggle with mental illness and for those who love and support them.
In this episode, Stacee and Doug talk about the power and importance of community to overcome the mental health impacts of isolation, the hope of God's promise that His love and compassion never fail (Lamentations 3), and how God enters our broken and messy stories because our story, your story matters.
We invite you to follow the...
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A Frayed KnotEP 085, Stacee Goetzinger, A Frayed KnotStacee Goetzinger is the cutest, sweetest thing you will ever hear! She and her husband, Doug, have been married 29 years and have two beautiful girls. They also have their own podcast, Speak Out Loud.
Stacee shares about having an eating disorder that almost killed her. She talks about her traumatic journey with anorexia, and how she came through the other side. Life is not a straight line of everything working out in a neat little package. It's a process with ups and downs. We also discuss cutting in this episode.
You are going to love her heart and honesty. Stacee...
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A Frayed KnotEP 085, Stacee Goetzinger, A Frayed KnotStacee Goetzinger is the cutest, sweetest thing you will ever hear! She and her husband, Doug, have been married 29 years and have two beautiful girls. They also have their own podcast, Speak Out Loud.
Stacee shares about having an eating disorder that almost killed her. She talks about her traumatic journey with anorexia, and how she came through the other side. Life is not a straight line of everything working out in a neat little package. It's a process with ups and downs. We also discuss cutting in this episode.
You are going to love her heart and honesty. Stacee...
2022-01-311h 22Speak Out LoudSOL #23: Finding Hope this Christmas - An Interview with Pastors Jason and Angie BrownToday's episode is a conversation and interview with two special friends, Jason and Angie Brown. Jason and Angie are the founding pastors of the 1910 Church in Boerne, TX. Jason and Angie love God and love people, and you can't be with them for but a few moments and not be encouraged!
You'll feel that love and encouragement as you listen to today's episode as Jason and Angie talk with Stacee and Doug about the state of mental health, God's love for the hurting and broken, and the impact their church is seeking to make for those who s...
2021-12-161h 01Speak 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 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #19: Carrying Hope - Encouragement for Those who Love Someone Battling Mental IllnessIn part one of a 2-part conversation, Stacee and Doug talk about marriage, parenting, medicine, therapy and much more as Stacee interviews Doug about his experience being the spouse and primary family supporter for her on the mental illness journey. Doug and Stacee haven't arrived at a point of completion, but they do recognize the progress and growth experienced over their many years of doing life together and walking together in Stacee's mental illness recovery. Wisdom, humor, grace, and many hard-learned lessons are revealed in today's episode. Whether you are experiencing the mental health battle or are the loved o...
2021-11-0456 minSpeak Out LoudSOL # 18: Is God Disappointed in Me?Is God disappointed in us because of mental illness?
In this vulnerable conversation, Stacee and Doug talk about the fear of disappointing others and disappointing God because of mental illness and the ups and downs of recovery. The negative thinking of depression, patterns built into us from the past, and unmet expectations for recovery can lead to disappointment and possibly projecting that disappointment onto God.
The good news, though, is that God is not surprised by where you are in your mental illness journey. He knows right where you are, and He cares for you...
2021-10-2840 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #17: It's Ok to Get Help (An Interview with Brenda Elledge of Elledge Counseling Associates)Do I need counseling? How can I find the right therapist for me? Is what I'm experiencing normal?
These and more are questions those struggling with mental health face as they consider getting help. Too often, we wait too long to seek help and miss out on some of the hope and peace that could be found much earlier.
Counseling and therapy have made a huge impact in Stacee and Doug's mental illness recovery journey, and in today's episode they interview long-time friend and therapist Brenda Elledge. Brenda is the founder of Elledge Counseling Associates...
2021-10-1455 minSpeak Out LoudSOL # 16: You Are Worth Saving - A Conversation with Debbie WallaceThis episode is the recording of a deep and intimate conversation between Stacee and friend of nearly 30 years, Debbie Wallace. We invite you to listen to the wisdom and depth of this conversation as Stacee and Debbie talk about feeling like you're "too much," the importance of friendship and community in the mental illness recovery journey, and you'll hear the story of the phone call that changed Stacee's recovery trajectory and became the title of her book - You Are Worth Saving.
Everybody needs a friend like Debbie, and everyone needs to know that wherever you may...
2021-10-0855 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #15: The Trauma of Trauma - An Interview with LPC Phoebe BarronTrauma.... 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 or the life of a loved one or friend!
Trauma can be experienced in an instant or be the result of long periods of hurt or neglect. It can be recent, or it can be buried in your past...
2021-09-3056 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #14: Resilience - Navigating the Ups and Downs of Mental IllnessWelcome to Season 2 of the Speak Out Loud podcast! Thank you for joining us in this journey of sharing hope and encouragement for those who struggle with mental illness and for those who love and support them.
There are no straight lines of recovery. Through the ups and downs, staying the course builds resilience, especially when you are suffering. In this episode, Stacee and Doug talk about making it through some recent tough weeks, regaining momentum in the recovery journey, and the value of friends and community for making it through the darkest of days.
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2021-09-2350 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #13: Season 2 Preview!Welcome to Season 2 of the Speak Out Loud podcast! Today's brief preview provides a taste of what's ahead in season 2 - new topics, new interviews, Stacee and Doug continuing to share out their mental illness recovery journey and the same commitment to sharing hope and encouragement for those who struggle with mental illness and for those who love and support them! We hope you join us for each episode throughout season 2!
Episode 1 of Season 2 - "Resilience: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Mental Illness" - drops on September 23. We can't wait to share it with you!
2021-09-0914 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #12: Anorexia, The Battle of a Lifetime, part 3In part 3 of Stacee and Doug's discussion about her battle with anorexia, they talk about what ongoing recovery looks like, finding hope, joy, and peace in the midst of the journey, and experiencing purpose in the midst of the pain of this life-long battle for Stacee.
This episode also wraps Season 1 of the Speak Out Loud podcast. Thank you to those who have listened and made season 1 reality! The Speak Out Loud podcast will be back in September with new episodes, topics, special guests and more! Together we can continue to build a community of hope for t...
2021-06-0133 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #B2: Bonus Episode: Don't Stop NowA lot's packed into this short episode focused on recovering well and recovering with integrity. Stacee and Doug talk about being commited to recovery, starting anew after a rough day, finding momentum, and the hope to press on even when your battle has you exhausted.
2021-05-1011 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #11: Anorexia - the Battle of a Lifetime, Part 2Stacee and Doug continue with their story of recovery in Stacee's battle with anorexia. In this episode, Stacee and Doug talk about Stacee's in-patient treatment program, lessons and practices learned by both Stacee and Doug, and the life-changing and life-saving impact of treatment. If you struggle with an eating disorder or any other chronic illness or issue, Stacee's journey will encourage and inspire you to press on through both the hard days and the good days of recovery. If you care about someone who battles these issues, you'll gain deeper understanding, compassion and empathy for your loved one and t...
2021-04-2945 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #B1: Bonus Episode: Never a VacationMental illness is not something you can leave behind, go away for two weeks, and then return to face it refreshed and reenergized. If you go away, it goes with you. In this short, bonus episode, Stacee and Doug tackle this one question of how do you deal with never getting a day off in the struggle with mental illness. Stacee shares from her experience and also ways she has learned to deal with this struggle - even when on vacation - and find joy and thankfulness in the battle.
2021-04-2207 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #10: Anorexia - the Battle of a LifetimeWe're back with the first of several episodes focused on anorexia and Stacee and our family's journey of finding hope and recovery in this battle of a lifetime. In this episode, Stacee and Doug talk about the roots of her illness, the impact it's had on Stacee's life, our marriage and family, and how even in the midst of pain and brokenness, hope and life restoration can be found. If you struggle or have struggled in the past with an eating disorder, you'll connect with Stacee's story. If you love or know someone who battles this illness, you'll gain i...
2021-04-1549 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #9: Anxiety Anyone? An Interview with LPC Phoebe BarronIf you've been struggling with anxiety or love someone who does - you are not alone. Anxiety has exploded across the country and around the globe this last year. In this episode, Stacee and Doug are joined by Phoebe Barron, a LPC specializing in treating anxiety and trauma, to discuss some of anxiety's causes and triggers, what it feels like and how it impacts us in mind, body and spirit. Phoebe also shares about how we can find help and hope for coping with and overcoming anxiety. Phoebe shares some great information and insights from her practice and opens...
2021-03-1157 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #8: Mental Illness, Hope, and the Church - an Interview with Amy Cordova, Missions' and Women's Ministry Partner for Oklahoma BaptistsMental illness can be tough to talk about - in our families, with our friends, and in the church. Possibly you've felt like you can't be open about struggles with mental health in church or in circles of Christian community. Silence and isolation, though, only empower mental illness - keeping it in the dark only increases the pain for those who struggle. Jesus came to shine light into the darkness, and darkness cannot overcome his light!
When functioning well, a church can be a place of encouragment, hope and healing - a hospital for the broken, hurting and t...
2021-02-2557 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #7: Big Lies Big TruthsBig Lies need to be combatted with Big Truths! In this episode, Stacee and Doug talk about some of the lies which have screamed in Stacee's head and whispered daily in her heart as she battles mental illness. They also identify Truths which push back on those lies and help us to understand reality more clearly and deeply. Hope is available and is found by overcoming the darkness of mental illness with Truth. The Speak Out Loud podcast is building a community of hope for those who struggle with mental health and for those who love and support them!
2021-02-1746 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #6: Mental Illness and Friendships: Why You Should StayThis panel discussion with several of Stacee's closest friends looks at the challenges, joys and realities of supporting and loving a friend who struggles with mental illness. Stacee and her friends talk about breaking through what to do when you don't know what to do or say, growing in understanding and compassion for those struggle with mental health, and the role of accountability in friendships. Whether you struggle with mental health or love someone who does, this episode is for you. Hope is found when we journey together.
2021-02-0257 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #5: Not a Punchline but a Lifeline- Mental Health TreatmentCulture is often quiet about mental health treatment, or worse, the media and entertainment make fun of treatment and those who seek it. In this episode, Stacee and Doug shed light on Stacee's inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment experiences, discussing its value, its challenges, and the commitment needed to stay the course. Stacee and Doug recognize that each person's circumstances and need for help may be different, but in this episode they hope to break through some of the stereotypes of mental health treatment by sharing about it's life-saving and life-changing impact. Asking for help takes courage, but i...
2021-01-2640 minSpeak Out LoudSOL # 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 impact on their life, marriage and family. The battle with depression is an ongoing medical challenge, but Stacee and Doug help to bring deeper understanding out of their experience of this illness and talk about finding help and hope in the darkest of days. If you struggle with depression, you'll connect with...
2021-01-1551 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #3: Mental Health in the PandemicIt's no secret the ongoing pandemic is taking a brutal toll on people's mental health around the world. Anxiety and depression are ramping up and being experienced across the globe as isolation, loneliness, fear and worry continue to increase and eat away at our hearts, minds and souls. In this episode, Stacee and Doug talk about their own experience with continuing in recovery despite this incredibly difficult season for those who struggle with mental health. Pressing on in recovery is attainable. Overcoming the overwhelming power of anxiety, depression and isolation is possible. Hope is available for those who struggle w...
2021-01-0541 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #2: The Pilot Episode Part 2: Finding Hope - Our Ongoing Recovery JourneyEpisode 2 continues our story from the pilot episode, picking up with the point where our mental health recovery begins. Recovery is an ongoing journey, but it doesn't have to be completed for your story to matter. God has not abandoned you in your mental health recovery; He is not waiting for you to reach some point of completion before He loves and accepts you. In the struggle, in the fight, God is sustaining us and can sustain you and your loved one as they walk this recovery road. Together we can build a community of hope for those who...
2020-12-2247 minSpeak Out LoudSOL #1: The Pilot Episode!The Speak Out Loud podcast is bringing hope and encouragement to those who struggle with mental health and to those who love and support them. In the pilot episode, hosts Stacee and Doug share the beginnings of their mental health and recovery journey and about the grace, love, resilience, and even joy they've discovered along the way. You are not alone in your or your loved one's mental health struggle - let's experience hope together!
2020-12-1738 min
Uniquely Beautiful StoriesEp. 4: Stacee Goetzinger / Beautiful RecoveryFriends, I am so excited for you to hear a beautiful story from a beautiful woman today. Stacee is married to her college sweetheart, Doug, and they just celebrated 25 years! (woo hoo!) They have two daughters, Shelbee and Rylee, who are both students at Dallas Baptist University (where Stacee and Doug met). Today Stacee shared with me her thirty year battle with anorexia and depression and the way the Lord used many different things including doctors, medication and a community of women to get her to the place she is now...still walking the journey, but victoriously.Stacee...
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