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Soul Aligned Self CareListening to Your Body & Sustainable Fitness with Rachel RobertsonWhat if your biggest physical setback could become a gateway to deeper self-trust and sustainable strength? In this powerful conversation, registered kinesiologist and Pilates expert Rachel Robertson joins us to redefine what it means to have a “strong” relationship with your body.
We dive into her journey from competitive world champion to navigating the vulnerable transitions of motherhood and injury. Rachel opens up about the humbling experience of “mommy thumb,” the mental resistance that comes with physical limitations, and how these moments forced her to listen to her body in a completely new way.
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2026-01-0940 min
CELEBRITY ESTATE CHAOSSURVIVING THE INFERNO: JACK ROBERTSON'S DAUGHTER'S JOURNEY THROUGH BURN RECOVERY🔥Welcome to a poignant episode of our podcast and YouTube series titled "Surviving the Inferno: Jack Robertson's Daughter's Journey through Burn Recovery." In this emotionally charged interview, we sit down with Jack Robertson, a devoted husband and father, to delve into the harrowing experience his family faced when his daughter survived a tragic fire in 2022. 🔥Jack shares the profound challenges and triumphs of their journey through burn recovery, highlighting the strength and resilience that emerged from the ashes.
🔥Join us as Jack opens up about the difficulties his daughter faced and the family's collective effort to navigate the complex path of r...
2024-01-231h 08
TV Confidential with Ed RobertsonTina Turner: A Force of Nature LiveTVC 625.7: Music historian Chuck Harter joins Ed for a remembrance of music legend Tina Turner, a force of nature as a live performer (both as a solo artist and when she performed with her husband Ike Turner as part of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue) who went on to become a darling of the MTV generation. Tina Turner passed away May 24, 2023 at age eighty-three.Want to advertise/sponsor our show?TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They’re great to work with and wi...
2023-10-3009 min
Freed UpThe Journey Will Continue...Freed Up is so grateful to have served the podcast community over the last few years. We're continuing the journey...in so many different ways. Tune in to hear how!If you or someone you know is having thoughts of taking your life by suicide, know that you are loved and precious to God and to so many others even when it doesn't feel like it. Help is available to you!Simply dial or text 988, the suicide hotline, and a caring person will be read to talk with you. Remember, all of you, that yo...
2022-12-1917 minFreed UpHoliday Blues & BlessingsThe holiday season can feel like a mixed bag. Some look forward to this time of year, others want to wish it away. No matter which end of the spectrum you find yourself, or if you are somewhere in between, know that you can experience some peace and joy during this time...listen in to this episode to find out how!Remember, you do not walk this path alone. I am walking right alongside you as well as the rest of the Freed Up friends. Don't forget...God loves you! I love you! And make sure you...
2022-12-0518 minFreed UpWhat Lies AheadI love the quote from Jack Welch that says "Change before you have to". I'm so glad that Freed Up is talking about change...it's the only constant in life, right? Tune in to this brief episode to hear all about what change means for us in the days ahead. As always, remember, you do not walk this path alone. I am walking right alongside you as well as the rest of the Freed Up Friends. And don't forget...God love you! I love you! And make sure you take care of YOU!Peace an...
2022-11-2110 minFreed UpGetting to HealingWe each must forge our own individual path toward healing, yet we can all tap into some core strategies that will help us find the renewal and peace that God has appropriated for us. Tune in to hear 7 faith principles that will guide you on your healing path.Remember, you do not walk this path alone. I am walking right alongside you as well as the rest of the Freed Up Friends. And don't forget...God loves you! I love you! And make sure you take care of YOU!Peace and Wellness,Ti...
2022-11-0721 minFreed UpThe Hidden Culprit of Shame: Forgiving Ourselves and OthersRegarding shame in our lives, could it be that we're missing a hidden culprit? Have we truly centered that needing forgiveness is a significantly influential factor in all of this. And often when we think of forgiveness, right off the top, we zero in on forgiving someone else. But as it relates to shame, often we have some work to do around forgiveness for ourselves. Take a listen in...this one is so freeing! And remember, you do not walk this path alone. I am walking right alongside you, as well as the rest of the...
2022-10-2421 minFreed UpShifting Shame - Pt 7 Words Matter!Whose words are guiding your thinking and your living? What are you speaking to yourself, about yourself and over yourself? Sometimes, the words spoken over us in our earliest experiences and over the course of our lifetimes are subconsciously affecting our ability to live our best lives! How do you shift shame? Shift your words. This episode gives you exactly the tools to do just that! And remember, you do not walk this path alone. I am walking right alongside you as well as the rest of the Freed Up Friends. Don't forget...God loves you! I l...
2022-10-1020 minFreed UpShifting Shame - Pt. 6 Re-storying leads to RestoringIf you could sit down right now with an autobiographer, what would you tell them? Often we are living with and living our shame stories until we begin to shift the shame from our lives. One way we do that is to re-story our shame narratives. This is how we experience healing and restoration. Listen in to this episode as Freed Up shares various shame stories we tell ourselves and one key strategy that begins the restoring/re-storying process!For any questions on this episode or to share any feedback or your own re-storying process, reach out t...
2022-09-2622 minFreed UpCue & Aye - Shifting Shame (Your Questions Answered)Can shame be positive in any way? How does shame from childhood show up in our adult relationships? What does it mean to rewrite a shame story? This episode is answering questions you've been wondering about. Tune in to hear the answers from a faith and mental perspective.Disclaimer: Freed Up's podcast content provides general psychoeducation about various MH challenges and applies a faith perspective. For in-depth therapeutic insights and support for your personal situation and/or mental health challenges and needs, please seek out a licensed and trained professional, therapist, counselor or coach. If yo...
2022-09-1224 minFreed UpShifting Shame - Pt 4 Thinking DifferentlyTo shift the shame, we have to shift our way of thinking. But how do we pull up the roots that feel firmly planted down in our minds because of shame? Listen in to find out about some of the unhelpful and negative thinking patterns that we often battle in our minds and one key strategy for making the shift!If you have a question about shifting shame that you'd like answered in our upcoming Cue & Aye episode, please send it to: connect@freefilledfavored.com.And as always, you do not walk this path alone...
2022-08-2919 minFreed UpShifting Shame - Pt 3. Strategies & InterventionsYears of shame spiraling take time for rewiring. But the time to start is NOW! This is the episode to make sure you bring your journals and your best listening ear. We're highlighting four basic strategies/steps for uprooting the shame that has hung around in our lives and held us back far too long! Take a listen and plan to get 'Freed Up'! If you have a question about shame that you would like answered on our 'Cue & Aye' episode, please send it to connect@freefilledfavored.com. We'll be happy to address it for you and th...
2022-08-1528 minFreed UpShifting Shame - Pt. 2 The Mental Health FrameThe emotion of shame can have a profound effect on our daily lives and particularly relationships. This episode discusses the definition of shame, four major contributors to its development in our lives, and how those factors impact our thinking and behavior and prevents us from living life from the vibrant and authentic essence of who we really are. Pull up your seat and settle in for this one. So informative. So transformational!If you have any feedback on this episode or others, would like to ask a question to be answered via email and or in an...
2022-08-0120 minFreed UpShifting Shame - Pt. 1 The Faith FrameShame is a common emotion that is largely responsible for many of our spiritual and mental health issues. It is often referred to as a self-conscious emotion. While it may be extremely difficult to recognize, it certainly is not shy about wreaking havoc in every area of our lives. If you we're going to get to the root of most mental health challenges, we'll need shift the shame that is underneath. This episode dives into the origin of shame starting from the spiritual/faith lens. This is one of the most important episodes to date, from Freed Up. Listen in f...
2022-07-1822 minFreed UpSchool Mental Health Matters featuring Freed Up Friend Lisa VSchools and families have had a very rough last two years and this has created a need for significant relational care for them. Freed Up is excited to host Lisa V, a Licensed Social Worker who has over 25 years working with children and families to improve their psycho-social supports and mental health. As we take a break this summer and gear up for the upcoming school year, this episode is full of granular, easy-to-implement strategies for self-care for families and teachers alike.If you would like more information about mental health support for schools or for yourself...
2022-07-0435 minFreed UpMid-Year Flashback - We're doing this!Part of sustaining our growth on the Freed Up journey includes reflecting and celebrating just how far we've come. It's important to take in the wins and remember all that we've given to the process. Listen in to this episode that highlights just how much we've accomplished so far this year. We're doing this together, y'all!If you have any feedback you would like to share about your progress or have questions you would like answered on Freed Up or topics you would like to have covered, please reach out to us at: connect@freefilledfavored.com.
2022-06-2014 minFreed UpChoosing Our Obsession- Inner Beauty vs. External Beauty with Guest ABYWe do get to choose what areas of beauty we will focus on as a priority! So, why not choose to give our most sincere efforts to developing inner beauty since it will never fade away, unlike external beauty? This episode makes the case for centering internal beauty as the beauty gold standard. Listen in to this discussion with visiting Freed Up Friend ABY (Alicia) as we explore and explain more about the true beauty of a woman's character. If you have thoughts to share or want to have a question answered on the podcast, please rea...
2022-06-0628 minFreed UpBeauty: Sense of Pride or Source of Vanity?External beauty, let’s face it, is big business in our culture today! And it is filtering over into every phase of our lives--even affecting our relationships. We are a society being lulled into expectations of external perfection. Recent studies have found that women are obsessed with their looks. And that obsession is fueling our anxiety, depression, comparisons and competition with others; increasing insecurity, jealousy, and elevating moments of and not so noticeable incidences of anger and resentment. This episode invites each of us to think about how society's obsession with how we look is affecting our mental...
2022-05-2319 minFreed UpCue & Aye - Making the Investment & Attachment StylesWith each topic series on Freed Up, we answer your (the listeners) questions. Tune in to learn more about what the Freed Up friends are curious about related to relationships. If you have any feedback or questions on any content you have heard or would like to recommend future topics, please send those to: connect@freefilledfavored.comAnd remember, you do not walk this path alone. I am walking right alongside you as well as all other Freed Up friends. Don't forget...God loves you! I love you. And make sure you take care of YO...
2022-05-0918 minFreed UpFirst Things FirstRelationships take work! We are often learning how to be in them, love in them, and live within them. God never intended for us to do this on our own. He invites us into relationship with him FIRST...from there we learn how to be loved and how to give love. Have you said "yes" to God's invitation for relationship? Truly, it is the first and foundational path to living FREED UP! Listen in to learn more.Please reach out to us at connect@freefilleldfavored.com to share your joys and challenges in your most meaningful relationships...
2022-04-2520 minFreed UpRelationships 101 - Pt 3 The Disorganized Attachment PatternAll of us wants to understand more about ourselves and how we fit in relation to others. Arguably, the most useful resource in helping us with this is learning our attachment styles. Your attachment style was established through the relational interactions in your earliest life experiences with your parents or caregivers. These experiences primarily drive how we relate to others in our adult relationships. This episode covers in detail the disorganized/fearful-avoidant attachment pattern and some general strategies for moving toward healthier relationships in our lives. This series is part of our year's focus on "making the in...
2022-04-1126 minFreed UpRelationships 101 - Pt 2 The Avoidant Attachment PatternThe more we become aware of the role our early life experiences played in shaping us relationally, the more equipped we are to shift some of those patterns and behaviors that are creating challenges for us in our relationships. Avoidant attachment is an insecure attachment style that develops when a child's needs are ignored, dismissed and/or emotional expression is discouraged or even punished. In turn, they learn to depend on themselves and remain emotionally distant from others as a protective mechanism and a learned behavior. The good news is that this attachment style is not a l...
2022-03-2820 min
The Culture Soup Podcast®TCSP Ep 165: The therapy we need right now w/ Tina Robertson Pt 1 TeaserGet your head right We’ve been through a lot When is the last time you saw a therapist? If you haven’t seen one since the pandemic, gentle nudge. All this week my social campaigns have been discussing languishing, the blahs, brain fog and I’ve provided some guidance on what you can do; however, there is nothing better than sitting with a licensed therapist to really get underneath what is bothering you. So that’s what we are doing on episode 165, and I didn’t have to look very far. My friend of more than 20 years, fellow singer and leader...
2022-03-2301 min
The Culture Soup Podcast®️TCSP Ep 165: The therapy we need right now w/ Tina Robertson Pt 1 TeaserGet your head right
We’ve been through a lot
When is the last time you saw a therapist? If you haven’t seen one since the pandemic, gentle nudge.
All this week my social campaigns have been discussing languishing, the blahs, brain fog and I’ve provided some guidance on what you can do; however, there is nothing better than sitting with a licensed therapist to really get underneath what is bothering you.
So that’s what we are doing on episode 165, and I didn’t have to look very far. My friend of more than 20 years, fellow singer and leader...
2022-03-2301 minFreed UpRelationships 101 - Pt 1 The Anxious Attachment PatternOur earliest life experiences imprinted us with much of our relational wiring. Anxious attachment is an insecure attachment style that develops when a child's needs are not met consistently and in turn, they may feel unworthy of love; and as they enter into adult relationships, they may exhibit high levels of insecurity and emotional neediness. The good news is that if this describes you, you can understand the "whys" behind this attachment pattern and some basic strategies for shifting these behaviors into more regulated actions that will lead to healthier interactions. Interested? Great! Then listen in to this episode.
2022-03-1419 minFreed UpUnderstanding Attachment & It's Role in Relationships Pt 2 - featuring Dr. RoseSo much talk about self-love these days. Did you know there is a divine order for love? And it affects how we are to live in relationship with others. This episode with Dr. Rose breaks it down along with how we grow closer to God and connect in relationship with Him, first.You'll be so glad you listened to this one!Please let us know what you think about this and our last podcast on understanding attachment by emailing us at: connect@freefilledfavored.com.Remember you do not walk this path alone. I am...
2022-02-2824 minFreed UpUnderstanding Attachment & It's Role in Relationships Pt 1 - featuring Dr. RoseAttachment is the process by which we relate and connect to others. To help us understand this clinical theory in layman's terms, Dr. Rose explains this process and gives examples of how this looks in our earliest life experiences and carries over into our adult relationships. If you want to truly understand your relationship interactions better, this episode is a must for you to hear!If you have questions about this content or any other episodes on Freed Up--or want to share feedback or requests for topics to cover please contact us at: connect@freefilledfavored.com.
2022-02-1432 minFreed UpReal or Nah?This episode unpacks one of the many popular phrases and thoughts that seem to be floating around various social media platforms as it relates to mental health. Sometimes, well intentioned memes and posts find their way into our feeds each day that might sound good, but are they real (accurate) or nah? Listen in to this episode as we dive deep into one of the more popular statements making its round. Remember, you do not walk your mental health and faith path alone. I am walking right alongside you as well as the rest of Freed Up's fr...
2022-01-3117 minFreed UpMaking the Investment Pt 2 - Four Principles for Investing in Your Mental HealthListen in to this episode as we talk about HOW to invest in your mental health throughout this year! We're doing it wisely, wholly, expectantly and consistently. Tune in to find out the details!For additional resources to support your path to getting freed up, please visit our website: www.freefilledfavored.com. To offer feedback, ask questions or submit a prayer request, you can reach us via our email: connect@freefilledfavored.com. And remember, you do not walk this path alone. I am walking right alongside you, as well as the rest of the Freed U...
2022-01-1719 minFreed UpMaking the InvestmentFreed Up is all goals, okay? We're ready to invest in our growth, our change 2022 style--we're getting freed up in our spiritual and mental health. Listen in:) And by the way, Happy New Year!You can reach us and share feedback, ask questions or request prayer at:connect@freefilledfavored.com. To learn more about resources for support visit www.freefilledfavored.com.Peace and Wellness, Tina L. Robertson, LCSW-SFreed Up Host
2022-01-0316 minFreed UpWe Did That! - Freed Up's 2021 Year in ReviewWhat a year we have had in releasing and getting more freed up mentally, emotionally and spiritually. This episode features a few clips and highlights from some of the amazing content that helped support us during this year. I hope you have a joyous and peaceful Christmas and keep your hope up for all that you can accomplish, with God's help, in 2022. See YOU in 2022~God's Best,Tina L. Robertson, LCSW-SFreed Up podcast host
2021-12-2018 minFreed UpIt's All in the Release - Freed Up Host Tina R Shares her Personal Release JourneyReleasing those areas in our lives that hold us back from our best selves requires individual work, no doubt; but it also necessitates accountability which is often found through community. In this episode, Freed Up Host Tina Robertson transparently shares about the areas in her life that have affected her spiritual, mental and emotional health this year and over time. Her hope is that it might encourage you as you continue on your path to getting 'freed up'...truly, the path forward is all in the release! Tina mentioned some Bible verses that might be useful for y...
2021-12-0631 minFreed UpGratitude is in SeasonGratitude is not just a spiritually rewarding practice, but it also has tremendous mental health benefits as well. Tis the season...so often we move too quickly from Halloween to Christmas. Gratitude really is in season, not just during Thanksgiving but all year long as a mental health practice, but most of all, as an offering to God who deserves all of our thanks and praise. Happy Thanksgiving to your, Freed Up family! I am thankful for each one of you who faithfully supports this podcast. Most of all, I am thankful to God for his goodness a...
2021-11-2216 minFreed UpIt's the Love for Me!Traumatic and painful experiences that occur over the course of our lives can make us feel unloved and unworthy of receiving love. This episode is a reminder of what truly is our greatest need for healing...LOVE! And there is no greater love than the unconditional, unrelenting love of God.When it's all said and done...love really is what the world needs now to cure what spiritually and emotionally ails us. Throughout my own healing journey that continues every day, I've realized...it's the LOVE for me. What about you? Please let us know what y...
2021-10-2522 minFreed UpFreed Up Talks Recovery & Addiction Pt 2 w/Gina, Recovery ExpertFamilies are such a pivotal part of the recovery process. Yet, often loved ones struggle with how to support a family member of a friend who is in recovery to overcome addiction. Listen in to the second part of our conversation with Gina, an addiction and recovery expert as she shares the foundational strategies for family intervention support. You might just be surprised to hear what those area. Get locked in to this one! Super good stuff here! If you have questions about recovery or addiction and want know more details about interventions, please reach out to Gi...
2021-10-1132 minFreed UpFreed Up Talks Recovery & Addiction Pt 1 w/Gina, Recovery ExpertSeptember is National Recovery Month and Freed Up is raising awareness and sharing important approaches and strategies for support because we strongly believe in this year's national recovery theme: “Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community”. That means recovery is for YOU and ME!Listen in to this episode, which is the first part of two segments, where Gina, an Assistant Director of Recovery & Community Services and a peer-to-peer coach trainer, provides personal and professional insight into why we need a focus on recovery as a part of the mental health conversation and what we...
2021-09-2729 minFreed UpFreed Up Talks Suicide PreventionSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Month and Freed Up is raising awareness about suicide and suicide prevention. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10-34 years old (National Alliance on Mental Health). Together, we can combat this challenging mental health issue and reduce the stigma surrounding it by dispelling the myths and learning the facts as well as becoming armed with prevention strategies to help those those who are in severe emotional distress. Tune in to to learn more. If you have any questions or need prayer or specific support, please reach out to...
2021-09-1331 minFreed UpLife After the Trauma of Breast Cancer, Infertility & Family Losses: Alicia's StoryExperiencing trauma can make us feel like our lives won't get any better. But the truth is, life can still lived to its fullest, in light of and in spite of the trauma. Yes, it's hard. But it's absolutely possible. This episode hosts Freed Up Friend, Alicia, as she shares her journey in becoming freed up from back-to-back traumatic events, to embrace the life God has designed for her. She calls it "a beautiful life".I promise this is a testimony you don't want to miss out on hearing! It will inspire you and encourage you to release t...
2021-08-3029 minFreed UpCue & Aye - What You Want to Know About Releasing & TraumaThis episode features questions from the listening audience and answers from Freed Up regarding the content from our "release party" series and trauma series. Good stuff...check it out!If you have questions or comments you would live to share with Freed Up, please send them to: connect@freefilledfavored.com. We would love to hear from you. We are also available to pray for you as well. Remember...you do not walk this path alone. I am walking right alongside you, as well as the rest of the Freed Up family. God loves you. I love...
2021-08-1623 minFreed UpLife After Trauma - When God Opens Your EyesSometimes trauma can blind us to the new places God wants to show us and take us...but there is absolutely life on the other side when we allow God to point us there. Tune in to this episode to find out how this is possible as we learn from the life of one who overcame her own trauma, so very long ago. If you'd like to find out more about how to heal from trauma or have us pray for you, please reach out to us: connect@freefilledfavored.com.Remember, God loves you. I l...
2021-08-0225 minFreed UpThe Path to IntimacyOur culture today manufactures brands that create illusions and sells optics rather than authenticity for connecting with others. But most still really want intimacy in their relationships and connections. What exactly is intimacy and how do you cultivate it in relationships? First, you have to connect in to the One who designed it. Listen in to this episode that we've pulled from our earliest season of Freed Up. It's even better the second time around...the episode that is! Get your journal and a pen handy. You're going to need it for this one! Happy listening...Want to...
2021-07-1921 minFreed UpA Reminder About Your IdentityOften, when we are healing from trauma and working on releasing the pain and wounds from our past, shame can surface along with other emotions that may cause us to question our identity. This episode reminds us of our value and worth in God. Nothing and no one can change the masterpiece that He has already made you to be.Listen in to be reminded of all the ways your identity is secure in God. If you would like to learn more about who you are in God and your purpose, reach out to us at c...
2021-07-0521 minFreed UpAbout that Doubt...Freed Up is celebrating our 2nd year anniversary this month! We're in our year of "releasing" those things that are holding us back from our next level of living 'freed up!' Listen in to this episode as I personally share about doubt, something that I've struggled with for a long time in my life and have decided I can't let it block me any longer from what I want to have and who I want to become! What are you letting go of and what are you letting in? We'd love to hear about it. Will yo...
2021-06-2123 minFreed UpBreathe, Brotha! Pt 2 Featuring Author & Educator Brennan Steele - Men's Mental Health SeriesAre you aware that knowing and writing your story is a major strategy for healing and having strong mental health? Tune in for the second part of our conversation with Author & Educator Brennan Steele as we dig deeper into his book and learn more about emoting and the power of story. Good stuff here...through and through.You can purchase Brennan's book via this link to Amazon: Title: breathe: guided healing journal for black menhttps://www.amazon.com/breathe-guided-healing-journal-black/dp/0578739356/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=breathe+a+guided+healing+journal+for+black+men+...
2021-06-0725 minFreed UpBreathe, Brotha! Featuring Author & Educator Brennan Steele - Men's Mental Health SeriesThe socialization of men in our culture, particularly Black men, doesn't encourage or adequately support their need to emote. Author & Educator Brennan Steele is passionate about the mental and emotional health of Black boys and men. In his book: breathe. a guided healing journal For Black Men, Brennan offers men a pathway and a plan for writing their story, reflecting on their identity, and understanding their emotions.In this episode, Brennan shares his own process of healing and some basic strategies for helping Black men get to their own places of healing. This is the first of a...
2021-05-2426 minFreed UpMen's Mental Health Pt 3 - The Healing Gift of Forgiveness: Mike's StoryHow can childhood pain and trauma affect a man's mental health? Is there hope for healing even after years gone by? If so, what does that look like? This episode of Freed Up answers these questions and so much more. Tune in to hear Mike share his very powerful, personal story and reflections about his path toward healing after growing up without his father and coming to terms with the impact it had on his faith and mental health. This is the one you definitely cannot miss!!Also, we invite you to rea...
2021-05-1038 minFreed UpMen's Mental Health Pt 2 - with LPC Von EaglinWhat can a man expect from his therapeutic experience? And how can the women in men's lives talk to their men about seeking out help? These are just a few of the questions Von answers in this episode. You'll for sure want to get in on this conversation. Get your chill space and click on the PLAY button. You'll be glad you did!Do you need some assistance in finding a place for counseling or therapy? Do you need someone to pray with you about something you're facing that is causing you distress? Please reach out to u...
2021-04-2628 min
Blasian Soul PodcastEpisode 25: Tina Green, Owner of Gold-Wing Express LLCJoin us tonight for another episode of Blasian Soul Podcast!Tonight we spotlight, Tina Green, of Gold-Wing Express as she shares her journey to entrepreneurship and how she found her company. We will also learn more about their partnership with Moni's Soulfood Fiesta and the joint mission to end hunger and homelessness in the local Elgin community!
2021-04-2148 minFreed UpMen's Mental Health Pt 1 - Freed Up Friend LPC Von EaglinMen are socialized differently than women and it affects their mental health in ways they may not be aware or understand. This episode with psychotherapist Von Eaglin sheds light on three of the most common issues that cause men to have challenges in their mental health and in many instances, seek out therapy. Listen in to the first part of our conversation as we kick off Freed Up's series on men's mental health!Also, we're still in our year-long "release party"! What have you let go so far in 2021? Have you been dropping off those things that do...
2021-04-1223 minFreed UpThe Release Party Continues - Leaving Bitterness Behind (Interview/Lex)We are still in our release party for 2021---letting go of what has been holding us back up to now. Bitterness can grab hold of any of us when we hold on to trauma and hurt and let it sink deep into our hearts and souls. Releasing it will help you to live freed up and not fed up!Listen in to this replay episode of an interview we had with Freed Up Friend Lex. It's even better the second time around. If you would like to share any feedback, ask questions or recommend topics for Fr...
2021-03-2932 minFreed UpHeart Talk w/Dr. Rod: Healing Hope for Trauma Pt 2Listen in to the second part of the conversation with Dr. Rod on heart talk that helps to uncover the wounds that affect masculinity and femininity. This one goes hard, y'all... check it out! If you have any questions or would like to share feedback on what you've been hearing in this trauma series so far, please email connect@freefilledfavored.com to do so. Also, I hope you're getting ready for our series on men's mental health to kick off in April. You definitely want to stay tuned in for this game-changing slate of episodes to...
2021-03-1513 minFreed UpHeart Talk w/Dr. Rod: Healing Hope for Trauma Pt 1Heart talk is a technique Dr. Rod uses to help unearth the pain that is lodged beneath trauma...and trauma always involves some level of grief. Take a listen to this conversation that will keep you locked in until the very last thought. It's part one of a two-part series that you absolutely, 100% cannot miss!If you have any questions about trauma or trauma treatment, please email them to connect@freefilledfavored.com. We want to answer some of those in one of soon-coming episodes. If you ask it, we'll answer it.Remember, you don't walk...
2021-03-0121 minFreed UpUnderstanding Trauma (Treatment) - A Panel with Mental Health Clinicians Pt 2Now that we understand more about trauma and its symptoms, how do we treat it? And how do we address shame that is often at the root of traumatic experiences? This episode takes a deep dive into answering these questions. Our expert panel of mental health clinicians is back to help make sense of it all. All good stuff, right here...take a listen! If you would like to dig deeper on some of the content you've heard in this episode, here are a few links to resources that will extend your learning: Websites /Articles:
2021-02-1532 minFreed UpUnderstanding Trauma - A Panel with Mental Health Clinicians Pt 1Want to understand more about trauma and how it affects our mental and physical health? This episode is one of more to come that features a panel of mental health clinicians who will give us professional insight into this prevalent mental health issue. You definitely want to listen in on this discussion. Join us---right now :)If you would like to dig deeper on some of the content you've heard in this episode, here are a few links to resources that will extend your learning: Articles: https://www.chcs.org/media/understanding-trauma-fact-sheet_071217.pdfhttps...
2021-02-0130 minFreed UpRelease the Healing: 7 Principles for Your Path to HealingFreed Up is still in "release party mode"! This episode is all about understanding and applying some very important steps to making the most of your journey to healing. And who doesn't want to maximize their healing process? Tune in to get all the goods as we talk about healing at the intersection of faith and mental health. If you would like to share any feedback on this episode or any others from Freed Up or would like to request prayer for any particular need, please reach out to: connect@freefilledfavored.com. Remember, you are not...
2021-01-1822 minFreed UpCelebrating Freed Up's 2021 Release PartyIssa party, y'all! The new releases are about to drop...so you have to listen in to find out more! And what better time to do this than the start of the new year 2021. Get in here and let's do this together!Freed Up would love to know what valuable "survive & thrive" lessons you learned throughout 2020. We learn from each other and we would love to share them with the listeners of Freed Up. You can email those to: connect@freefilledfavored.com. And as always, if you are in need of prayer or need support in a...
2021-01-0420 minFreed UpFollow His Star...Feel His LoveHas it been hard for you to connect in to this holiday season? Well, you are definitely not alone. Thankfully, this episode offers some encouragement and insight for how we can all celebrate this very special season despite whatever challenging circumstances we may be facing during this time in our lives. This is the last episode for Freed Up for this year and we just want to take a moment to say 'thank you' and we very much appreciate your continued support. If you would like to receive a special prayer from us or want to share fe...
2020-12-2114 minFreed UpPt 2 Knocking Out Fear & Anxiety - Practical StrategiesThis episode delivers all the goods on anxiety and anxiety disorders, treatment options and two practical strategies that are mind-body approaches to help calm you in and through anxiety, fear, panic and phobias. With a next wave of pandemic stressors, this is an important topic to learn more about and to share with others. Check it out!Episode resources and for more information visit these websites:www.adaa.org www.mayoclinic.orgwww.nimh.nih.gov.If you would like assistance in identifying some resources for yourself or for someone you love, p...
2020-12-0724 minFreed UpKnocking Out Fear & Anxiety - Practical Strategies Pt 1We need help in beating out fear and anxiety! But how do we do it? This episode offers insight into what the difference is between the two, how they can manifest themselves in our every day lives and provides practical strategies for knocking them out! Get your good ear on to this one--you will want this information not just for yourself, but for your family and your friends. If you want to live 'freed up' and not feared-up, this is a must-listen episode for you! If you have any questions or would like to share feedback on...
2020-11-2327 minFreed UpGetting to the Peaceful PlaceThis past week, we held the presidential election in our country which lived up to its controversial and collectively draining expectation. We are also in a critical and discouraging place in this pandemic where the covid-19 infection and death rates are continuing to climb. We are also each experiencing our own personal challenges in the midst of all that is happening around us. It is in this time especially that we need to focus our thoughts on our God who is above all and is the only One who can keep us in perfect peace. This episode will offe...
2020-11-0924 minFreed UpCourage-Up to Overcome FearHalloween is just around the corner. But for many, living with various fears is extremely difficult and traumatic and often lasts well beyond one day in the year. We are living in unprecedented times that have compounded the fearful spaces we've been trying to manage over time. Today, we're talking all about fear; but most of all we're talking about how to courage-up to it and walk away filled with more faith. I don't have to tell you that this is one episode you shouldn't think about missing. So DON'T!If you are experiencing exceptional fear in th...
2020-10-2624 minFreed UpCourage Up In the Midst of a Storm - An Interview with Dorenthea NemethHave you ever just wanted to give up and quit? While Dorenthea's husband was incarcerated, she had every reason to give up on life, but her faith kept her going and reminded her that quitting wasn't an option. In the middle of your storm, you can keep going too! In this episode, Dorenthea shares from her experience and her triumph. No matter what, we've got to courage-up, remember whose we are and keep walking in our purpose! Are you in the middle of a storm in your life? Please know that we are here to support yo...
2020-10-1232 minFreed UpCourage-Up through Old Habits & New Life Changes - w/ Freed Up Friend VictoriaOld habits die hard, right? It takes courage to stay resilient and perseverant when those unwanted and unhealthy behaviors keep coming back, over and over again. Listen in to hear Victoria share her story about emotional eating and her family's new season in fostering a teenage daughter. She offers some excellent spiritual and emotional tools to help us courage-up in the places we might feel powerless to truly overcome. If you have any questions about our guests or any content we've covered, or if you would like prayer for a particular old habit that is affecting you--or a...
2020-09-2832 minFreed UpCourage-Up After Separation & Divorce Pt 2- w/Freed Up Friend Rev. Dr. MarishaIt takes courage to begin, again, after a separation and divorce. In the process, we have to work toward becoming "residue free". Tune in to the second part of this important discussion as we talk about what it takes to leave the residue of the past behind you. Rev. Dr. Marisha also shares about her son and how she supported his process during the divorce and afterwards. This is another episode that will bless you!Please let us know if we can pray for you during this time or if you have any questions, comments or id...
2020-09-1428 minFreed UpCourage-Up After Separation & Divorce - w/Freed Up Friend Rev. Dr. MarishaOne of the most stigmatized and emotionally vulnerable and painful times is during a season of separation and divorce. This episode encourages us to know that we can find grace and growth even in those difficult moments and become, as Rev. Dr. Marisha champions..."residue-free"! Whether you're in a marital break-up or any other time of heartbreak from a relationship ending, this conversation will lift you and leave you prepared to take your next steps to getting FREED UP!If you're in need of prayer for this or anything else that is heavy on your h...
2020-08-3125 minFreed UpCourage-Up in Anxiety & Asking for Help- Candid Conversation with Freed Up Friend Dr. AshleyThis episode is an unscripted, transparent conversation with one of my confidants about our experiences of anxiety in this season. We share the raw and the real including what God is showing us to help us get freed up from excessive worry, anxiety and fear. If you've had any bouts of anxiety lately or any other overwhelming emotion that you know needs some attention in your life, you'll appreciate this talk. Listen in right now!If we can pray for you, please reach out to us: connect@freefilledfavored.com. You will make it through this ti...
2020-08-1740 minFreed UpCourage to Live Again After Health Crisis - Interview with Melissa Pt.2Courage requires us to practically live out our faith and hope everyday. In this episode, Melissa shares the strategies and tools she used to courageously embrace every day during and after her health crisis/near-death experience. Tune in to hear the 'other side' of her story. It's amazing to be on that "freed up" journey!We would love to invite you to subscribe to Freed Up so that you won't miss any episodes, especially right now. They are truly inspirational and offer such practical steps we can take on our path to freedom...joy and p...
2020-08-0323 minFreed UpCourage to Live Again After Health Crisis - Interview with Melissa Pt.1The pandemic came out of nowhere and significantly altered our lives. And yet, a health crisis hit Melissa's life that was harrowing and life-threatening and felt like its own pandemic in her world. Tune in to Part 1 of her story to hear more. We hope you'll be just as inspired by her miracle, as we are.If you are going through a health crisis or any difficult experience and want prayer or just need an encouraging word, please reach out to us at: connect@freefilledfavored.com. We are here for you! And, in In this time of...
2020-07-2027 minFreed UpSurrendering & Resting in Life's Rhythms and Seasons - An Interview with Pastor Denise FoxxWe're all ready for this pandemic to be over! And yet, God wants us to rest in this moment and surrender our need to control this time...to Him. Pastor Denise Foxx, Spiritual Life Director, Coach and Mentor shares critical life wisdom and practicality with us so that we can learn to "float" in this season, and others, trusting God and living gratefully in the present moment. That's how we optimize our spiritual, mental and emotional health...you gotta hear this one!Also, if you are traveling for the summer or taking any time away, we...
2020-07-0640 minFreed UpRace, Mental Health & Faith - An Interview with Lexie O Pt 2What does healing from racism look like? And how do we keep hope in the midst of the protests, riots and the pain from the deaths of black men in our country? What do black men need to hear from us? Lexie O and I discuss all of this and more in this episode. This is one of the most important conversations we've had, to date, on Freed Up. Make sure you hear it!On June 8, Freed Up just made one full year of podcasting and we'd love to have you join us as a regular listener! I...
2020-06-2230 minFreed UpRace, Mental Health & Faith - An Interview with Lexie O Pt 1The awakening around race issues in our country and the world has been historic and unprecedented in these last several days. As a result of all that is happening in this pandemic and the protests around civil rights, we must pay attention to our spiritual, mental and emotional health even more now, as we find ourselves navigating these changing and increasingly challenging times. We're talking all about it in this episode with Lexie O., an experienced community engagement professional who shares from her heart and personal experience about why caring for spirit, heart, soul and body is a mu...
2020-06-0826 minFreed UpA Look Back Con'tSome have said that they feel stuck and immobilized in this pandemic season. As Freed Up takes a last look back before our 1st year anniversary in June, let's be reminded of how to leave stuck places...this one is a 'right now' word, I promise! If you need prayer during this time, please reach out at connect@freefilledfavored.com. And remember always...God loves you. I love you. Make sure you take care of YOU!Walking this road with you,Tina
2020-05-2517 minFreed UpA Look BackFreed Up is almost a year old! And because of you, we are committed to continuing the journey that we started together...one that allows us to live 'freed up" and not fed up! This episode is a walk down memory lane and includes excerpts from your favorite episodes over this last year. Take a listen!If you would like to share any comments on this past year's episodes or suggest topics you would like Freed Up to cover in this next year, send your thoughts and ideas to connect@freefilledfavored.com. We would love to hear...
2020-05-1116 minFreed UpFacing Our Thoughts/Unhealthy Thinking Styles - Pt 9 The Courage CollectionUnhealthy thinking patterns generally precede challenging emotions like depression and anxiety and unhealthy thinking patterns can lead us down paths that are detours from our road to being freed up. This episode will dive into some of the most common negative thinking styles and discuss what we can do to combat them and change them. This is one we can all benefit from...especially now!Be sure and share this one with a friend or listen to via a zoom meet-up. If we can change our thoughts, we can change our lives! If you want to p...
2020-04-2723 minFreed UpFacing Our Thoughts - Pt 8 The Courage CollectionIf we can master our thoughts, we can master our lives. Most of all, we can live "freed up!" This episode is the first of two - parts where we discuss the need for courage in facing our thoughts and we also explore an important, under-utilized tool for helping us to manage the thoughts that press in on us, each and every day. Take a listen!As always, remember...God loves you. I love you. And make sure you take care of you!God's Best,Tina P.S. Tell a friend th...
2020-04-1325 minFreed UpBonus Episode What Just Happened?The last few weeks have caused many to scratch their heads and ask "What just happened?" In spite of the global pandemic and the effects of the Coronavirus, God knows exactly what happened, and most importantly, he knows what will happen. His word to us is that we will get through this! This bonus episode illuminates how we can successfully navigate through this season and hold tightly to our spiritual, mental and emotional health. Get a listen in!If you are in need of prayer during this difficult time, please feel free to reach out: connect@freefilledfavored...
2020-04-0716 minFreed UpThe Courage Collection - Pt 7 An Interview with Aelicia "Chocolate" Watson con'tOvercoming childhood trauma and generational poverty is not easy. Yet it is possible! Not only is it possible to survive, but it's possible to thrive in spite of it and to live a life that is 'freed up'! Take a listen in to the conclusion of our two-part series with Aelicia, affectionally known as "Chocolate", as she shares her incredible story of courage in the face of exceptional experiences of trauma and hers and her husband's unbelievable love story that is sure to make your mouth drop. Yes...another one that you definitely cannot miss! You can ge...
2020-03-3030 minFreed UpThe Courage Collection - Pt 6 An Interview with Aelicia/"Chocolate"These are challenging times...viruses, cancellations, life that is ever changing; and comfort zones are drifting away. BUT GOD! Sometimes we just need to be reminded and encouraged that we CAN OVERCOME it all! Listen in to this episode as Aelicia affectionally known as "Chocolate" shares her unbelievable story of courage in the face of exceptional experiences of trauma. The only thing that I can say is "don't miss this one"!Also, remember, if you would like prayer or want to ask a question, find out about a resource, or want to share your story of courage d...
2020-03-1625 minFreed UpCourage Up in Grief Con't - Pt 5 The Courage CollectionDo you want to understand how to grieve in a healthy way? Grief is a natural and ongoing part of our life's journey. Losses will happen...and this episode will equip you with the tools you need to navigate your challenging seasons of grief. Tune in to this second part of Freed Up's discussion on grief. If you didn't hear the first part (the previous episode) you should make plans to listen to it, too! Have you had to courage-up in grief? I'd love to hear your story! If you'd like to share it, you can do s...
2020-03-0225 minFreed UpCourage-Up in Grief - Pt. 4 The Courage CollectionGrief is perhaps and arguably one of the most challenging areas in our lives that calls us to courage-up! While we are fully aware that loss is a reality and necessary part of our lived experiences, we still find it difficult to reconcile its visitation upon our lives and manage its aftermath. Tune in to this episode to find out how to courageously feel the pain of loss...and grieve it! Also, we invite you to share your story with us, of overcoming a major loss--your story is sure to inspire and encourage someone else. You can s...
2020-02-1724 minFreed UpThe Courage Collection - Pt 3 An Interview with Ebony (Freed Up Friend)One of the most difficult challenges we face in our mental health is courageously pressing through the effects of family dysfunction, chaos, and/or abuse. Listen in to this episode as Ebony shares her powerful story of overcoming this experience in her own life! No family is perfect...because they are made up of imperfect people,including us. So we have to show courage to heal from our pasts and live in healthier spaces in our present. This episode is yet another one that will inspire and encourage you in your goal of being freed up! As m...
2020-02-0334 minFreed UpThe Courage Collection - Pt 2 An Interview with Pat (Freed Up Friend)It takes courage to face the giants in our lives...especially a giant like addiction. But even that giant can be overcome! Listen in as Pat shares how she had to "courage-up" to get "freed up" from an addiction that plagued her for 20 years. Also, if you'd like to share your story of a time when you had to "courage-up" in a particular season or in a situation in your life, I would love to hear it! You can email it to connect@freefilledfavored.com. Also, if you'd like to receive prayer or have a question or w...
2020-01-2027 minFreed UpCourage-Up! - Introduction to The Courage Collection2020 is YOUR year to conquer and overcome---it's time to "courage-up"! Courage in a general sense involves making a decision or taking action where a risk or a challenge is involved. Risks don’t offer comfortability. They don’t let us feel confident all the time and in control. And that is a big part of what causes our anxieties and phobias. Tune in to find out why you'll need courage to get "freed up"... and how to tap into it! We will need courage to press through to truly living our best lives in this new year!
2020-01-0628 minFreed UpGod's Got You!It’s been said that the Christmas/New Year season is the happiest season of all. But with all that’s going on this time of year --managing the extra of the season in addition to life's regular demands--it can feel like you’re going under. Want some good news? Whatever you’re dealing with ---God’s got you! Listen in, and we'll tell you why you can absolutely be sure of this fact.Also, if you're taking some vacation time over the holiday season, we invite you to get caught up on any Freed Up episodes you may hav...
2019-12-2317 minFreed UpLeaving the Stuck Place Wrap Up 2- Interview with Psychotherapist GabyLast episode, we learned about the psychology of unhappiness. This episode shares three powerful solutions/weapons for getting unstuck from the roots of chronic unhappiness in our lives caused by self sabotage, toxic guilt and emotional torment. Tune in to hear Gaby, a licensed professional counselor and psychotherapist, discuss all of this and help us think through the next steps in getting freed up from this challenging stuck place. This episode concludes the Leaving the Stuck Place series. Be sure to leave a rating and some feedback (on your desired listening platform) on how this series has i...
2019-12-0920 minFreed UpLeaving the Stuck Place Wrap Up - Interview with Psychotherapist GabyUnhappy people are stuck people. Unhappiness saps our joy, sabotages our dreams, and keeps us locked in to discouragement and disappointment. Thank God we don't have to stay this way! Listen in to this episode where Gaby, a licensed professional counselor and psychotherapist, helps us understand the psychology of unhappiness. This is part 1 of a "must hear" topic and episodes. To catch up on other episodes from Freed Up, visit our website at www.freefilledfavored.com. Click on "sharing" and then "podcasts". Also, please offer your thoughts about this episode or others at: connect@freefilledfavored.com.
2019-11-2534 minFreed UpFreed Up Friends - An Interview with Lex on Bitterness'Freed up' joy and peace are on the other side of bitterness...just ask Lex! This episode shares her powerful story about breaking free from bitterness after the heartbreaking ending of her marriage. You will want to hear her share the amazing promise of God that gave her "life" in that season and the spiritual disciplines that helped her leave the stuck place of hurt and anger. Gotta hear this! Alexus Rhone is an 'everyday chick' who is also a writer, producer, artistic theologian and "revolutionary artist" devoted to candidly exploring the power of story through fiction, s...
2019-11-1133 minFreed UpLeaving The Stuck Place Pt. 3 - Game Over for BitternessHarboring bitterness is a pathway leading to a stuck place. This episode confirms why we need to pull up the roots of bitterness. It also offers some practical strategies for how to get freed up, from it. Make sure you tune in! Also, visit www.freefilledfavored.com for more episodes of Freed Up and some resources for more support. Reach out to share your story with me or to request prayer at connect@freefilledfavored.com. I'd love to hear from you!God's Best,Tina
2019-10-2827 minFreed UpLeaving The Stuck Place Pt. 2 - After the Break-Ups: The Myths, the Madness & the Miraculous Grace of GodThis episode discusses the ways that we get stuck after a break-up or loss of a love relationship. We talk about the myths, the madness, and miraculous grace of God that meets us in our place of need when love has been lost. You better get your good ear on this one!By the way, have you visited www.freefilledfavored.com.? If not, what are you waiting for? It has lots of great resources and encouragement for you as you move toward your goal of being 'freed up'. If you would like to share how y...
2019-10-1425 minFreed UpLeaving the Stuck Place - IntroductionNo one plans a trip to go to a stuck place. It’s not on your bucket list and no travel agent offers it as an option for your next travel destination. The stuck places happen in our lives by way of unexpected detours and sometimes we get there by default. Stuck places are those places that we’ve planted roots down; we feel trapped, resigned to be where we are; unable to move, incapacitated; immobilized—hemmed up, and hemmed in. Though stuck places might happen unexpectedly, we have to be careful, because they can become comfortable unintentionally. Do...
2019-09-3023 minFreed UpWhatever It TakesIf we're going to be freed up, we have to courageously call it quits on what we’ve depended on for so long and walk away from those things that haven’t served us well. We have to believe that there is abundant life on the other side of our painful experiences. We have to trust that God wants to restore us and lead us in a new direction. So…what do you need to choose today? What do you need to walk away from? It’s time to courageously choose…yes, it feels scary and daunting...
2019-09-1621 minFreed UpFreed Up Friends - An Interview with JanetOn our journey to being freed up, it's so important to receive encouragement from others. Sometimes we think we're going through a life-season that no one else could understand... and we feel alone. Just hearing that others have experienced something similar and how they've pushed through it, fuels our hope and lifts our hearts. Listen to this interview with Janet, one of Freed Up's friends, as she shares about some recent experiences shouldering a heavy load of grief and her own health issues simultaneously, as well as a past experience of hurt in a former place of faith...
2019-09-0230 minFreed UpCue & Aye - Responding to ListenersIn today’s episode were going to take a breath after the first content series and celebrate the first phase of our journey together and I’ll provide answers to some questions that have been submitted from listeners. This is gonna be good!#######I was a guest on the onnotice podcast, hosted by Sy & Drew. Their podcast exists to help millennials focus on what they need to do in their lives to live life on purpose and a life that leads to fulfillment. if you get a chance, hop on over to their podcast in the next week...
2019-08-1923 minFreed UpLooking Into Our "I"s IntimacyWe were made for intimacy; and intimacy was made for us. And that is why it should be our first and highest priority. Intimacy with God is absolutely vital to our spiritual growth and mental health. It is the filling station for our total well -being…for our hearts, souls, minds, bodies and spirits. As we intimately connect with God, his presence fills in the places in our lives where loneliness and depression try to live; his very essence fills in the holes & hurts in our hearts that exist b/c of abandonment and rejection; his peace sa...
2019-08-0521 minFreed UpLooking Into Our "I"s Identity Pt 2Current statistics reveal that women and girls are now relying more and more on inadequate sources to define who they are, including a heavy dependence on external beauty standards and validation from social media and other people's opinions. This episode dives deeper into the conversation about knowing our true identity, our value and worth, and living authentically in who we were destined to be. ***************To hear consistent content from Freed Up, be sure and subscribe and leave us a review. To send comments and/or questions, email them to connect@freefilledfavored.com. ***************And...you are...
2019-07-2220 minFreed UpLooking Into Our "I"s Identity Pt 1Knowing our true identity is so important for mental and emotional wellness. This episode explains the "why" behind the challenges we face with our identity.
2019-07-0824 minFreed UpBonus Episode Reconciliation with GodDetails the purpose and process for being reconciled back to God--for those that need to take this first step.
2019-06-2413 minFreed UpWhat's Love Got to Do With ItLove is the set up for being Freed Up. Find out more by tuning in.
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