Cheering Past Challenges

Today we will be discussing the life and legacy of Arthur Blessitt. He faced many challenges during his evangelical career, but did he let it stop him? No. Tune in to learn a little about his life, how God used him to impact others, and how he led many to faith through carrying a cross around the world.  If you feel discouraged in your caregiving journey, just know you aren't alone. Let the story of Blessitt inspire you to keep going even when it feels like it's impossible. www.cheeringpastchallenges.com www.blessitt.com Arthur Blessitt bio is from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Blessitt

To check out more about Wes visit www.wesleyhuff.com or check him out on YouTube. Today, we explore the vital role that faith plays in the caregiving journey. Caregiving can be both rewarding and challenging, and navigating this path often requires spiritual grounding. Join us as we discuss why faith matters, highlight the remarkable story of Wes Huff, and delve into the ways caregivers are evolving today.  We also give you some Christian resources including Joseph Prince's The Healing Power of the Holy Communion and Rebecca Stewart's Unbinding Love: a guide for the caregiver who has nothing left to give.  www.cheeringpastchallenges.com    

In today's episode Rebecca will be outlining simple steps for you, the caregiver, to navigate Christmas. No matter the circumstances, God wants good things for you this Holiday Season. Lean into him and focus on your priorities. By outlining your top 3 Christmas priorities, you as the caregiver will feel like your needs are being met while trying to make everyone else's Christmas dreams come true. Are you feeling overwhelmed during a very special time? It's okay. However you feel during this season, we want you to know you are not alone! Don't be afraid to ask for help:  -Find someone who will listen to you -Find someone who will pray for you -Find someone who will help delegate tasks www.cheeringpastchallenges.com  

Topics discussed today:   Who is Jess Kayhart? What is little grief? Examples Why it's less socially acceptable  It's often dismissed by others and that makes us feel alone Then you have to figure out a way to be okay The Story of Job and how it relates Making space to figure out the emotion  How to find a place where you can talk about the little grief  Find people you trust Jennie Allen book “Find Your People” How to be kind to ourselves When you're sad… do this one thing   Jess Kayhart's website Get Jess's book Weight Lift at home Caroline Girvan  

There's nothing like having a puking kid to make you feel out of control! Today's talk is about what to do when there is sickness in your house. Rebecca will talk you through it, step by step. Details include: Priorities during sickness  How to prevent sickness from spreading A few simple tips to get your household running  A reward at the end of the day for you! Specific prayers to pray over your loved ones when they are sick Thanks for listening! Below is a link to Flylady's crisis cleaning video: Crisis Cleaning  

Today's podcast discusses: Who is Mandy Arioto? A review of her book Have More Fun How to get your mind ready for change How to incorporate more fun in your life and why Why we struggle with fun Fake fun vs healthy fun Ways Rebecca has incorporated fun in her life Check out Flylady on youtube for cleaning inspo Thanks for listening to the podcast! We'll be back next Thursday with another book review.    

Host Rebecca Stewart shares stories from her childhood: poverty, low income housing, suicide, and overcoming hard times.  She shares scriptures that provide hope to the weary from the book of Job and the gospel of Matthew. If we all helped a little bit we would greatly impact the homeless population. The data shows over 54% of our homeless population in America have some sort of mental disorder. (RAND Institute) Please join Rebecca in fighting homelessness but simply subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review! Thank you, your contribution matters! Check out www.janetshouseofhope.org    

Host Rebecca Stewart shares intimate details of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia, the caregiver role, why it's challenging, and ultimately what to do to have hope. Something new- Rebecca shares audio of her mother Elaine to show first hand the brain disease and what it is like.   Other topics: How to be new in your caregiving How to put yourself first How to establish healthy boundaries A Guide for the Caregiver How to use scripture for your foundation  Psalm 10:14- God is the father of the fatherless  God sees our pain  How you can share your experience with others, your pain, and be a vessel for the Lord https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/ https://janetshouseofhope.org/  

Who is Melissa? Melissa Schultz is passionate about helping women break through harmful mindsets that keep them from operating in alignment with who God called them to be so they can operate at God's pace of peace. In addition to being the director of Women with Purpose, Melissa is a mentor and coach for those she works with in her ministry. She and her husband Matt celebrated 30 years of marriage this past year and are the proud parents to their 2 adult children and their spouses. She enjoys spending time with family, spoiling her grandchildren, glamping, bike riding, gardening, or anything on the water and she will jump at the chance to sit down and chat with you over a cup of coffee or tea.  Today's topic is on soul care. How do we take care and nourish our souls? What are the signs of a neglected soul? How can we move past it and into living at God's pace of peace? Check out Melissa's website at https://melissaschultzministries.com/ Cheering Past Challenges is a podcast focused on mental health and well-being. Host Rebecca Stewart discusses her experience taking care of her mentally ill mother, the challenges of Schizophrenia, dementia care, suicide, and other challenges. Through these challenges, we can always to turn to God for hope. By sharing our stories with others, we can overcome anything together. Join us each Thursday for a new episode! https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/ Like us on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges Watch our reels on Insta! https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/  

What does Ezekiel's vision of God have to do with Post Christmas Stress? Are you feeling a little blue after the Christmas hustle and bustle? You are not alone. According to experts the "saddest week of the year" is the third week of January. January is the month we know the bills are starting to come in from our pre christmas shopping sprees. January typically in the midwest is dreary, dark, and grey. There can be lots of snow which is fun for the kids but not so fun for driving adults. January is long. What is there to look forward to? Valentines Day which is oh yeah can be another depressing holiday if you are single.  What can we do with this predicament? I'm going to give you three simple options. Don't try to do them all. Don't try to jump right in. First just give yourself some grace. We are all in this fishbowl feeling of post-Christmas sadness. God is still on the thrown!  “When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?” Psalm 56:3-4 I think many of us are afraid. We are afraid it's a new year and we might not meet all the benchmarks we so boldly set out to do in December. It's a new year which can be exciting but also heavy.  So how do we put our trust in the Lord that everything will be okay? Maybe you are struggling now with finances. Maybe your marriage had some fights over the holidays. The kids were upset. Maybe your expectations weren't met. How to Get Over the Post-Christmas Blues  1. Whatever our challenge is, we can learn best how to deal with it from Ezekiel. His name literally means “God is strong.” or “God strengthens”. This very meaning sums up what the book of Ezekiel is about.  We as children (we are all children of God) must learn to obey God. But we have a choice! God gave us free will. We can choose to turn towards him or away from him. When things are going well it's easy to praise the Lord. But when crap hits the fan, we often turn to other things. I do this, i might distract myself with shopping, or focusing on material wants or desires. It is not easy to just turn to the Lord and say, “I am suffering in my marriage but I praise you OH GOD. You are so good.”  Ezekiel chose to obey God. He was chosen by God to be prophet. He was also a Jewish street preacher. He was born around 622 BCE from a priestly lineage. He was a priest who also was a mover and shaker. And he was probably called crazy in his day. Ezekiel was a prophet. That means the Lord gave him spiritual visions to help show his people the true Glory of God. Ezekiel did whatever crazy thing the Lord said to do. His vision:  The Lion- strength/God The ox- service The man- intelligence The eagle- divinity. (belonging to God)  Some say the four represent the four gospels: Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John.  Then there is a wheel intersecting a wheel. And all I think that that refers to God's ability to move anywhere, God is present everywhere and he is not under the realm of time. He is above Time and he is all knowing.  Now if I were Ezekiel and I had a dream about two wheels intersecting I wonder if I would be able to metaphorically get that. Do you ever have a dream that won't leave you and you ask the Lord, what does that mean? Sometimes if that happens you just need to share it and see what your friend or spouse thinks.  We have to be like Ezekiel when we are facing some challenging times.   2. We have to connect. We have to be willing to share our dreams and our visions with other people we trust. I know that I don't have it all figured out! But I know through the power of connection with others I can draw closer to God, his vision for me ,and ultimately his solution to the problem I'm facing. 3. Invest in Yourself. We just got a bunch of crap from Christmas. We need to take ten minutes to declutter our lives. Physically and emotionally. What can you get rid of? What can you let go of? What can you say no to? That last one is huge. Saying no to things that God is not calling you to do. Then we can start to add in the real things that will make a difference in our lives. Meaningful relationships. Healthy meals. Walks with friends. Making investments in yourself never costs a lot of money. It's more about the time you spend on yourself. It's okay to ask the Lord what He wants for you. Then go and get it! For now, you can join the Pace of Peace program for just $7 a month! Get connected with other women and find your tribe that will walk alongside you virtually as you make goals and meet them. Invest in the gift of fellowship! https://melissaschultzministries.com/join-pace-of-peace/ In the end, no one really wants another iphone for Christmas. What we want is connection with others. We want to find meaning in our lives. How we do that is through the Lord. His vision for us supersedes all selfish desires. In the end, whatever junk we are putting in to fill the void of purpose will never be enough. Food will never be enough. Material things will never be enough. A new car is not going to fix your marriage. Turning to the Lord will.   Jennie Allen's Book Find us on Social Media https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/ https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges https://www.pinterest.com/cheeringpastchallenges Check out our website: www.cheeringpastchallenges.com    

Grab your cup of coffee and get ready to laugh with this funny and down to earth interview with Mom of 6 Lyndsey Neumann! Lyndsey is the wife to Josh, mother of five boys and one girl, and most of all a child of God! She is a volunteer for Safe Families and has opened up her home to foster children in need. Her love for Christ is evident in all she does and she is a mom we can all learn some tips from! Disclaimer: This podcast was recorded in December of 2022 Topics: How to navigate the absurdity on TV/Movies Why middle school is tough Homeschool Public school opportunities Devotionals Lyndsey recommends Fear  Why Lyndsey serves at church in the nursery Safe families- what it is and why Lyndsey helps out other moms who are facing trauma and planting seeds of faith in the children she is serving Showing the love of Christ to others  Mark Gungor  Guilty pleasures How to stand in the truth when the enemy is at you Christmas and the challenges  Special resources mentioned: Devotionals: Jonathan's Journey Experiencing God Devotional Resources: Vid Angel Pureflix To learn more about the Cheering Past Challenges community, please visit our website at www.cheeringpastchallenges.com  

Are you having a hard time getting into the Christmas Spirit? Well, grab your hot chocolate, because you're not going to want to miss today's festive podcast! Members of our family will be sharing some of our favorite Christmas memories. Some are happy, some are sad. Sometimes, just hearing a good Christmas story is enough to put you in a better mood. Instagram Website Happy Holidays from the Stewart Family!  

Today's discussion leads to the question:  How can God still be good, even when bad things happen?  Author Jess Kayhart shares her personal story of loss and how she was able to turn towards God and not away from Him during the most painful point of her life. Jess shares key moments of her traumatic childhood, including being involved in a tragic accident that took the life of Penny, her stepmom. Then in response to that lost, her father committed suicide 6 weeks later. She believed the following lies: “If you can know everything and you can help during a crisis, that can be where your value comes from. If you know enough and are good enough, it will all be fine.” This was a lie placed in Jess's heart that led her to a life of perfectionism. The turnaround for her happened at a conference/church service where she devoted her life to Christ and received His deep healing. He healed all her wounds. From there Jess was able to fully heal and surrender to her situation. She then talks about her posture for the Lord. How she changed her posture and slowly turned towards Him.  Jess shares how she met the love of her life, how she was set up and mortified to be set up with Ken, her future husband. They met at a youth conference and had a whirlwind romance. They met and married within 6 months. However, trust was still difficult for Jess to acquire and she talks about how that is normal for people who go through trauma. She talks about the importance of honesty and open communication. She says, “Do not ask questions you don't want the answer to!” How good is that?! Panic attacks became a regular thing in Jess' life. It taught her that she still had parts of her that were trying to get control. And there were still things Jess needed to deal with. The panic attacks went on for 6 months straight and they came out of nowhere! They were relentless. Her mind went racing and she felt a tremendous amount of heat in her body and she was unable to breathe. So all she could think to do was walk outside. Ultimately, she found a therapist to help her work through the anxiety. How you can be compassionate towards yourself. She recommends two books on anxiety:   The Body Keeps the Score   From Panic to Power   To get more insight check out Jess's website Here's a link to Jess's book Father King

Do you ever feel like God is not near you when you're suffering? God's love is enough!  Host Rebecca Stewart discusses the topic of the goodness of God and how His love is enough during your trials.  We all have seasons when things aren't going our way. Some of these seasons can be particularly difficult, such as seasons of grief. Rebecca lost her mother two years ago, although it feels like it just happened.  When you get out your bible and can't hear His voice, why is that? It's because the enemy tries to get in the way. He tries to distract you.  Have you heard of the song "The Nearness of You" by Norah Jones? It's a beautiful song of intimacy. Likewise, we can read in scripture about the nearness of the Holy Lord. The purpose of scripture is to you gently remind us of how to live, how to receive His love, and what we can expect moving forward in life.  Are you fearing the Lord? Sometimes when we don't hear the voice of God it's because we aren't fearing the Lord. We are more distracted by life and the world. Do sometimes you feel like you're sin free? You know that is a lie! We all sin. BUT GOD. He will fulfill us and help us align with his vision for us when we fear him.  Dressing Your Truth is a program created by Carol Tuttle to help women know how to dress. It's something Rebecca used to follow because she wanted her outside appearance to match the inside. However, over time, it became clear that the program wasn't in alignment with the Lord. We need to repent when we look to outside inviduals and programs over the Lord and His word. We need to be careful of things that appear to be of the Lord and are NOT of the Lord.  We don't have to understand every biblical aspect of Jesus, but we do have to have a heart FOR JESUS. It doesn't need to be complicated! You don't have to read every book of the bible or be a biblical scholar to understand His awesome love and receive it.  "All the wicked, He will destroy"- God's promise to take out all of the evil in the world. This is important to know. God is still on the throne and one day Jesus will come back and make all things right. His second coming will be EPIC! In the meantime, are you ready? Go check out www.cheeringpastchallenges.com for more content to help you on your journey!

Author Rebecca Stewart discusses the complexity of the world today, how to receive God's love and in turn pass that love forward to others. 

This is a follow-up to the previous episode, for this episode I let God say what he wanted to say. I hope you will find comfort in the message of this episode. We all have tough times, and in these times we must turn to the Lord first. 

A simple discussion about how Christians can pray for Israel. How we can continue to hear God's voice, and carry out our purpose while history unfolds before our eyes. 

Join me on a three-minute prayer meditation where we heal a relationship causing strife. Have you heard of "let go and let God?" but didn't know how to apply it in your life? In today's short episode you will be guided on just that.  Click below to watch Pastor Shane's sermon: https://www.firstfree.org/media?sapurl=LytqNnNiL2xiL21pLysycDdyaHM0P2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZSZyZWNlbnRSb3V0ZT1hcHAud2ViLWFwcC5saWJyYXJ5Lmxpc3QmcmVjZW50Um91dGVTbHVnPSUyQmN0OWRiMnk= Scroll down to Happy & Helped on Dec 11 2022

Today's guest on the CPC podcast is business and personal coach Melissa Schultz. Melissa is dedicated to empowering women to crush the lies they believe and find true success. She partners with God on a daily basis, and with HIM she helps many women gain clarity, courage, healing, and breakthrough from the fear, anxiety, overwhelm, and lies that we can all believe. She created an Imposter Syndrome Breakthrough program that helps women step into their purpose and become who they were meant to be. She also published the Kingdom Breakthrough Planner and Journal which helps you go deeper with God and build a more intimate relationship with Him. Melissa's Website is www.melissaschultz.net To learn more about the Imposter Syndrome Breakthrough program visit www.melissaschultz.net/imposter_lp   Discussion Today: What is SAD?  Tips for managing SAD 1. Evaluate and Balance 2. Quiet Time 3. Positive Thinking 4. Exercise 5. Proper Hydration and Nutrition 6. Light Therapy  7. Find Your Tribe Other helpful tools: DoTerra Oils, Mary's Nest on YouTube, "Friendships Don't Just Happen" by Shasta Nelson  Thank you for being part of the Cheering Past Challenges Community! If you are reading this, you are SPECIAL and BLESSED!

Rebecca Stewart shares the story of losing her mom and how even though she knew her mom was declining, the death was still a shock to her. Have you recently lost someone close to you? This episode is for you. There is no wrong or right way to grieve. But through faith and community we can support one another. To learn more about Cheering Past Challenges check us out on instagram and facebook.  To read more about Rebecca and her mom you can purchase or download on kindle her book Unbinding Love. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X3433PV If you'd like to personally reach Rebecca by email, you can reach out to info@cheeringpastchallenges.com    

Lisa David Olson is a humorist speaker, author, podcaster and performer who shares how humor saved her life. Her interactive style and ‘improv for real life' message demonstrates how humor is healthy and is a cohesive human connector. Her platforms include sharing a message of surviving childhood trauma as well as using her two decades of improvisation and performing, to coach teams for the workplace. 'Laughs On Wry' is a memoir made of short stories capped off with thoughts to ponder. The creativity journal is "What Ifs and Why Nots". Olson's comedy album of actual telemarketer calls is Phun on the Phone (iTunes). Her two TEDx talks were released in 2021. Whether it's a keynote presentation, workshop or breakout session, her passion is contagious! Ask about creativity workshops for groups who crave to find a different angle for their project or team dynamic. Improvisation, when taught for the workplace, provides new energy for stale thinking. www.LisaDavidOlson.com   Lisa's social media links: https://instagram.com/lisadavidolson? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stranger-connections/id1516167809 http://linkedin.com/in/lisa-david-olson-80376612 https://www.facebook.com/lisa.olson.improv   Phun on the Phone by Lisa David Olson https://music.apple.com/us/album/phun-on-the-phone/1547231243   Art page : https://www.instagram.com/lisa_artson   Check out our social media:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges             

This week's episode features Dr. Heather Browne, a mother, widow, and optimist. Dr. Heather Browne PsyD, LMFT helps people recognize the power of communication. It is one of our most important skills that we have, and yet we don't consider our understanding, approach, belief, and therefore, miss our possibilities. Living with a paranoid schizophrenic mother gave Dr. Heather a unique and powerful awareness that no one has the same reality, though we believe we do. Utilizing this revolutionary awareness has allowed her to transform communication within self and within all other types of relationship. This is the hidden key to acceptance. And this is her mission to share. As a relationship expert, Dr. Heather Browne has worked with thousands of individuals and couples in psychotherapy. She is published in hundreds of journals, has an active YouTube channel, has been featured on ABC-7 news, was the relationship expert on KDOC Daybreak OC, and is published in Inc., Toronto Sun, Thriving Family Magazine,  Light + Life, and Psychology Today. She is a regular guest blogger for both Links for Shrinks and for Marriage Friendly Therapists.   Check out Heather's website and her social media Website: https://www.drheatherbrowne.com/ https://www.drheatherbrowne.com/blog/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTd7b3xEh/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/ulYsgmXJmdc Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/drheatherbrowne Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063801931581 Instagram: http://Instagram.com/dr.heatherbrowne Check out our social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/  

Grab your tissue boxes for this raw and real conversation with Kathleen Brock. Kathleen Brock is a mother of two children, a best-selling author on Amazon, and a professional within the pharmaceutical industry. Kathleen lost her amazing husband to suicide when their first child was only 9 months old. From this point on, she began a journey to help others afflicted with losing a loved one to suicide. But first, she had to learn to help herself and care for her new baby girl. Through Kathleen's journey which included journaling, support groups, prayer, and tough/difficult moments, she learned to become stronger than she ever imagined. Kathleen has recovered and is on the other side of her intense grief and pain. She has learned much and can lend help and support to others. She also desires to help prevent suicide and promote investment in mental disease research, as well as change the perception of this illness and those afflicted with the disease. Call the suicide hotline at 988 if you're feeling suicidal Email Kathleen at: klbrock777@gmail.com  Check out our social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges  

Today we will be discussing grief, particularly anticipatory grief. Jocelyn shares her personal grief story about her beloved father who developed dementia symptoms. Jocelyn illustrates the journey of loving someone during their cognitive decline, and how that painful experience changed her forever. Jocelyn emphasizes the importance of leaning on the community in the wake of tragedy.  Rev. Jocelyn J. Jones is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur.  She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa in journalism.  After receiving her B.A., Jocelyn worked for channel 20, WYCC. She left the television industry to work at the ARK of St. Sabina, where she served for eleven years; eight of which were in the role of Executive Director. While working at the ARK, Jocelyn earned her master's degree from the University of Chicago in social work and went on to complete her master's degree in theological studies from McCormick Theological Seminary. Jocelyn is an ordained minister and the founder of Faith on the Journey Counseling, a Christian company committed to helping people heal from trauma. She is the author of the book, Breaking the Power of the Mask, and a training facilitator with the Trauma Healing Institute. Checkout Jocelyn's website at: www.faithonthejourney.org  Check out Jocelyn's Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/faithonthejourneycounseling/  Check out Cheering Past Challenges on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges   

Join me as I journey through the rough waters of grief with my guest Jennifer Hyer. Jennifer Hyer is a mom of 5, who recently lost her mom to Alzheimer's and went through the tragedy of a house fire shortly after.   In this episode, Jennifer talks about her personal grief story, how her grief rocked her faith, and how she learned to cope with it in her new normal.  Check out Cheering Past Challenge on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges Reach out to Jennifer Hyer to give her love or ask questions at: hyerjennifer@gmail.com Don't forget to like and leave a review!

Rebecca Stewart is joined by author Shauna Harris to discuss the power of intimacy, the importance of talking to our children about sex, and relationship intimacy tips.  Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions.   Connect with Shauna Harris:  Website: https://www.exploreintimacy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExploreIntimacy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exploreintimacy/ TikTok: Sexologist_shaunaharris  

Dementia is a tough topic to talk about. Nobody really wants to talk about dementia care. But many of us are taking care of our loved ones who have developed memory loss and have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and/or Dementia. Everybody knows somebody that knows someone that has this condition. While it's not the most fun topic, it's a conversation that's worth having.    This week, I am sharing 10 positive tips on how to interact and love your friends and family who may be suffering from Dementia. Caregivers often carry so much guilt because they have a hard time showing love or consistently being patient with their loved ones struggling with Dementia. However, even when it seems that our friends or family members are “unlovable” at times, it's important to show them that we love and care for them.    By ensuring comfort throughout each day and focusing on what brings us joy, we find new ways to be thankful for our loved ones.    Topics Discussed: Encouraging devotional to hold onto during challenging times Choosing love and kindness that covers a multitude of sins  Major differences between Alzheimer's and Dementia  The importance of encouraging autonomy and independence  Why joy and laughter are important for those suffering from Dementia Extending love and healing through physical touch The importance of not taking things too personally    Connect with Rebecca Stewart:   Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured      About Cheering Past Challenges Podcast: Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions.   Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.    About Unbinding Love: “Bring purpose to your life.”   Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.    It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life. Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/ to learn more!

Before the Global Pandemic hit, we all lived crazy, busy lives. From getting the kids to school, to running errands for our business, to maintaining a healthy work-life balance at home, it was difficult to find time to replenish our soul. With all the time at home this past year, many of us have deepened our walk with God. However, now that the world is slowly going back to “normal”, it's essential that we keep our daily devotion with the Holy Spirit.    This week, I am talking with Jennifer Hayes Yates about seeking God first in all that we do. Jennifer Hayes Yates is a wife, mama, writer, and speaker with an empty nest and a Southern accent. Having taught in Christian education for twenty-two years, she has a passion for communicating God's truth and inspiring busy women to grow their faith one quiet moment with Jesus at a time.   Jennifer is now a blogger, best-selling author, and passionate speaker. Lover of all things Jesus, books, and coffee, she can be found in quiet corners or busy spaces, sipping lattes, studying commentaries, and chatting up strangers. But she's still just a small-town girl hoping to glorify God in all she writes and make a few disciples along the way. As we discuss the importance of focusing on our relationship with God, Jennifer shares with us why Spiritual self-care is more important than simply going to the spa to unwind. Jennifer walks us through various scriptures to encourage us on our Faith Journey and how to create time with God.    Topics Discussed: How to connect with our bibles 15 minutes at a time Learning how to surrender to God Real soul care is starving the flesh and feeding your spirit  Recognizing Proverbs 31 as principles rather a “perfect” woman to idolize Learning how to walk in the spirit in an authentic way  Teaching people how to mature and grow in our faith Adjusting quiet time with the lord during a global pandemic  Learning how to be intentional about growing from where you are  Focusing on the relationship with God rather than a ritualistic routine  Recognizing that a daily devotional is only a starting point  The importance of accountability and community  Getting creative with our quiet time with the lord    Connect with Jennifer Hayes Yates:   Website: https://jenniferhyates.com/wp-content/cache/all/index.html  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenniferhayesyates  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/505971433565577/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferhyates/   Connect with Rebecca Stewart:   Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured      About Cheering Past Challenges Podcast: Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions.   Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.    About Unbinding Love: “Bring purpose to your life.”   Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.    It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life. Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/ to learn more!

If you don't struggle with mental illness, I'll bet you know someone who does. Maybe it's your spouse, a parent, or a best friend. Oftentimes we don't always know the best thing to do during the hard moments. Whether it's Anxiety, Depression, or Schizophrenia, the most important thing is to remind your loved ones that you care deeply for them. Sometimes the best thing you can do is to just be there and listen.    This week, I am sharing what it's like to love someone with a mental illness. It's a lot like standing in the rain without an umbrella. You never feel fully prepared for life's challenges. Which is why I want to talk about the two women I loved most in my life, my mother and my grandmother, and what it was like to see them suffer from mental illness at a young age.    As many of you know, my mother struggles with Schizophrenia. But my grandmother who took me in when I was only seven years old also suffered from a mental illness. Although she didn't suffer from Schizophrenia, she did suffer from Depression. Throughout this episode, I walk you through personal stories of seeing mental illness firsthand, societal stigmas around mental illness, and the importance of being honest with your circumstances.    Although mental illness is a daily battle, it does get better. There may be hard days but know that it's not your fault. Despite life's greatest challenges, know that God is bringing you your greatest blessings along the way.  Topics Discussed: The biggest stigma around mental illness  Why it's important to share personal stories Learning that it's okay if you have a chemical imbalance Why it's important to take care of yourself and asking for help The history of hiding mental illness in society Why “fake it til' you make it” doesn't apply to Mental Health Connect with Rebecca Stewart:   Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured      About Cheering Past Challenges Podcast: Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions.   Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.    About Unbinding Love: “Bring purpose to your life.”   Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.    It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life. Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/ to learn more!

We all have experienced trauma in our lives. Whether it was the death of a loved one at an early age, constantly moving to new places due to our parents career path, or experiencing a certain level of abuse, we all have wounds from our childhood. But the good news is that God is there guiding us every step of the way to our healing journey.    This week, I am sharing four steps to overcoming a bad childhood. I don't believe that you or I had the worst childhood growing up. However, I do believe that we all have experienced traumatic events growing up. We don't grow up leaving a perfect childhood behind. Because we all faced difficult challenges in our lives, it's important that we share our experiences with one another. In order to truly heal from our past trauma, we have to dig deep and work on our healing.    Throughout these four steps, I share how we can face our past trauma, reflect on our current beliefs, and discover forgiveness for our future. No matter what traumatic event you experienced growing up or even still facing, God will help you find freedom.  Topics Discussed: Different types of trauma faced during childhood  Placing our hope and trust in God through traumatic experiences Reflecting on the past and accepting past circumstances Leading by example and sharing your experiences with others How prayer leads us to forgiving others and ourselves Connect with Rebecca Stewart:   Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured      About Cheering Past Challenges Podcast: Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions.   Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.    About Unbinding Love: “Bring purpose to your life.”   Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.    It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life.   Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/ to learn more!

In the Fall of 1989, I was 7 years old and in the 2nd grade. That's when my mom started showing signs of Psychosis. Although her symptoms slowly started during the summer, it really affected my school semester. After my mom threw away my school textbooks, left rotting food in the refrigerator, and believed she could communicate with her FM Radio, that's when I knew something was wrong with my mom. My entire life changed when she wasn't able to fully take care of her own child, much less take care of herself through her battle with Schizophrenia.    This week, I am sharing what it was like being taken away from my mom at such a young age. This part of my story is raw, real, and honest but I know that by me sharing the hard parts, my story will bless others fighting similar challenges. There's nothing quite like seeing your mom battle a sickness she can't heal from. However, no matter how hard this journey is, no matter how challenging it may be, every now and then I still see my mother's spark. I know that my mom is still with me and that by me caring for her, God has his arms wrapped around us.    If you are a caregiver and/or have a loved one battling Schizophrenia, I want you to know that you are not alone. While there are tough seasons, God is still good and you and your loved one are still incredibly loved. By having these raw, real, and honest conversations, we are able to pick up the pieces and allow God to heal the rest.    Topics Discussed: What it's really like being taken away from your mom Reversing the role of becoming a caregiver to your loved one Traumatic events faced during Psychotic episodes Love as the greatest gift between family Connect with Rebecca Stewart:   Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured      About Cheering Past Challenges Podcast: Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions.   Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.    About Unbinding Love: “Bring purpose to your life.”   Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.    It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life. Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/ to learn more!

A few weeks ago, I shared what happens when God calls you to do something big. I talked about how these callings don't happen overnight and how to trust God's timing. More often than not, we find ourselves waiting for God to give us the go ahead on pursuing these callings. But sometimes we're closer than we even realize. The waiting game is never as long as we originally think.    This week, the digital version of my book, Unbinding Love, launched on Amazon. While I am super excited to finally see this calling come into fruition, a few days leading up to the big day, I was terrified. I was nervous about the book launch and if people were going to read it. I had fears that something bad was going to happen and my book wouldn't actually get published. I worried about meeting deadlines, if there were editing errors, and if people actually liked what I had to share.   But then I realized that no matter what happened, God called me to write Unbinding Love and I did what He called me to do. I am blessed to know that despite my fears and worries, God is going to place this book in the right hands. By simply sharing my story and placing my Faith in God, other people will feel less alone in their journey.    Topics Discussed: What it feels like after accepting God's calling on your life Creative apps for writing down daily thoughts Creating hope for others by following God's plan Finding blessings through pain and suffering  Comforting scriptures for times of fear and doubt   Connect with Rebecca Stewart:   Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured   About Cheering Past Challenges Podcast: Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions.   Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.    About Unbinding Love: “Bring purpose to your life.”   Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.    It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life. Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/ to learn more!

Do you suffer from anxiety? Do you wake up in the middle of the night in a panic? Do you have feelings of fear for no reason at all? You are not alone. This mental condition affects 30% of the population. In fact, anxiety is the most common mental disorder amongst adults. The good news is that while you may be struggling with anxious thoughts, you are not alone in your struggle.    This week, I am sharing a few ways to cope with anxiety and how to find peace when your thoughts are racing. I share how to identify anxiety, what to do if you have it, and how to protect yourself, and your family, from the negative effects of anxiety. As I share personal experiences of when I feel the most anxious, my hope is that you are able to find healthy ways that work for you.    If there is one thing to know about anxiety, it's that isn't your fault. Anxiety isn't anything you caused. But with the help of therapy, community, and even simple breathing exercises, may we peace in the middle of the storm.    Topics Discussed: How genetics impact our probability of enduring anxiety Identifying anxiety in children and how to help them through Different steps to fight anxiety and panic attacks Why support from friends and family is necessary for healing How to cope during a panic attack   Why open communication is essential for getting through a panic attack Scripture to give you comfort and peace through anxiety   Connect with Rebecca Stewart:   Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured      About Cheering Past Challenges Podcast: Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions.   Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.    About Unbinding Love: “Bring purpose to your life.”   Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.    It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life. Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/ to learn more!

Do you know someone who has been diagnosed with Schizophrenia? Whether it's a loved one or someone in your community, life can be very interesting. Unlike the hustle and bustle of everyday society, oftentimes life is much slower paced.     This week, I am sharing what it's like to live with someone with Schizophrenia. Growing up with a mother battling Schizophrenia, I learned a lot about loving people and extending compassion to those around me. While my childhood was unlike many others, life wasn't all bad. In fact, I believe that I am uniquely blessed to share this experience with my mom.    While living with someone with Schizophrenia may feel like a constant roller coaster of emotions, there are still beautiful moments along the way. Individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia are still beautiful and equally loved by God. While some days may be harder for them to realize God's love for them, we have been appointed to show them that they are not alone.    Topics Discussed: Pros and cons of living with someone with Schizophrenia What to expect living life outside of social norms Living a slower paced, intentional life Learning to extend love and compassion towards others Connect with Rebecca Stewart:   Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured      About Cheering Past Challenges Podcast: Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions.   Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.    About Unbinding Love: “Bring purpose to your life.”   Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.    It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life. Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/ to learn more!

Has God asked you to do something big? Whether it's a new project or a new adventure, you may be feeling like God has been asking you to do something. But, how many of us know that God is calling us to do something but we've been putting it off? Maybe it's something new and exciting and we're genuinely interested, but we're comfortable with where we're currently at. If there is one thing that I have learned is that no matter how hard you try to ignore your calling, it is there for a reason.    Recently in prayer, I hear God's calling on my life to write a book. I felt the tug in my spirit to write a book about my caregiving journey and what it's like to care for my mother battling Schizophrenia. This wasn't something that I could just shake. I knew deep down by following God's call on my life, He was going to work through me.    Maybe you've recently felt that gentle tug in your spirit. Many of you have big goals and dreams for your life. While it may feel uncomfortable at first, we have peace knowing that God is guiding us on this journey. The beautiful thing about our calling is that God chose us to exemplify that love to those around us. When we step into our divine purpose, we allow others to do the same.    Topics Discussed: Viewing discomfort as a sign to change our direction  Learning to set aside distraction to pursue God's calling Finding peace in God's strength when you feel ill-equipped Uplifting bible verses to empower you on your calling Stepping into your Divine Purpose but letting go of the “shoulds” Connect with Rebecca Stewart:   Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured      About Cheering Past Challenges Podcast: Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions.   Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.    About Unbinding Love: “Bring purpose to your life.”   Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.    It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life. Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/ to learn more!

Do you find that you have a hard time sticking up for yourself? Do you find yourself in the same struggles over and over again? Maybe it's happening at work with a co-worker or someone in your personal life that really challenges you. As hard as it may seem, we need to face these challenges head on in order to strengthen our relationships. But what if some of these challenges were deeper than we even realize? Oftentimes when we tackle the obstacles in our lives, it brings awareness to deeper rooted, internal issues.    This week, I am sharing how to heal your inner child. Whenever we have moments of feeling out of control or find common themes and patterns in our daily lives, it's important to look beneath the surface. Many of the struggles we face in our relationships resort back to a time where we were made to feel small. Traumatic experiences throughout our childhood can be fundamental to how we deal with trauma as adults.    In this episode, I share a personal experience I had with my therapist a few years ago and how I was able to heal my inner child. Healing your inner child is something that I talk about in my book, Unbinding Love, as it's imperative to our healing and self-love journey. When we embark on healing our past, we find that behind our greatest challenges, God shows us even greater blessings.    Topics Discussed: Learning to work through our struggles  Recognizing triggers that aren't healed or identified  Finding the “why” behind our challenges The Power of Therapy and Meditation  Reminding our younger selves that we now have the tools to heal   Additional Resources:      Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child    https://www.amazon.com/Homecoming-Reclaiming-Championing-Inner-Child/dp/0553353896    Connect with Rebecca Stewart:   Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured      About Cheering Past Challenges Podcast: Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions.   Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.    About Unbinding Love: “Bring purpose to your life.”   Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.    It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life.   Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/ to learn more!

I'm going to be real with y'all and say that I'm struggling right now. If I'm being honest, we're all struggling right now with what we should or shouldn't be doing during a Global Pandemic. The holidays this past season were entirely different as many of us missed out on family gatherings and enjoying simple things like attending a Christmas Church service without feeling judged or intruding on someone's health. Things are very different right now. And as we're nearing an entire year since Covid-19, it's more than okay to acknowledge that times like these feel extremely tough.    This week, I am sharing 8 Things I'm Struggling with Right Now to give a little insight into where I am at mentally and emotionally. By sharing these obstacles that I am facing, I am setting the standard of embracing the hard things. It's so easy to run away from our problems. But if we don't first acknowledge what's going on in our environment, we can't truly heal and overcome them.    These are my honest thoughts and feelings about what's going on in our world right now. I can't help but think that these aren't entirely my own. If you're listening to this episode and are feeling the weight of the world, know that you are not alone in your struggle. There is hope and even though it may not feel like it now, things will look up from here.    Topics Discussed: Dealing with hardships and missed gatherings during the holidays  The importance of self-care during isolation and quarantine How COVID has impacted familial decisions and increased worry Learning to protect myself and my family during a Global Pandemic Creating the mental space to be honest with our current struggles Connect with Rebecca Stewart:   Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured      About Cheering Past Challenges Podcast: Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions.   Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.    About Unbinding Love: “Bring purpose to your life.”   Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.    It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life. Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/  to learn more!

Did you know 75% of all caregivers are women over the age of 45? Of that group, 25% are taking care of their own children and an aging parent at the same time, also known as a “sandwich caregiver”. There are many lessons that I have learned over the last decade of taking care of my own mother. Some of which I am still learning today.  As caregivers, we all need simple reminders of the important work that we are doing. From self-care and creating healthy boundaries to healing your inner child and allowing God to work in your life. There are many things that we aren't able to control in life. Life may throw us curve balls and give us leadership positions we didn't ask for.  However, by taking hold of a few key reminders along the way, we can show up as our best selves in any given situation. As I share 10 truths every caregiver needs to know, may you be encouraged and inspired to keep pressing forward.  Topics Discussed How to take care of yourself before you take care of your loved ones  Why you need to focus on healing your inner child  Practicing self-care and embracing God's gifts within you  Learning how to deal with things you have no control over in a spiritual manner Remembering to focus on the relationships How to go from a “scarcity” mindset to an “action” mindset Why we should set boundaries with safety mind Connect with Rebecca Stewart   Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured    About Cheering Past Challenges Podcast Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions. Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.  About Unbinding Love “Bring purpose to your life.” Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.  It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life. Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/ to learn more!

Have you ever been to a Psych Hospital? Is it really like a prison? Does Hollywood portray an accurate experience? I'm here to tell you a few surprising facts about Psych Hospitals and what you can expect if you're going to one for the first time. In this episode of Cheering Past Challenges, I walk you through what to expect and dispel any myths behind Psych Hospitals and Mental Wards. The truth is, it's going to feel awkward and uncomfortable at first. But, as I share a few of my experiences with my mother, my hope is that I am able to normalize the experience for you.  It can feel daunting visiting a Psych Ward, especially for the first time. But, there is peace in understanding that it's a safe environment for you or your loved one to rehab and get back to mental wellness.  Topics Discussed Differences between state medical/mental hospitals and privately owned hospitals What to expect checking in and visiting a loved one for the first time Normalizing the health, wellness, and care behind seeking professional help The various bizarre and unsettling behaviors from loved ones struggling mentally Dispelling the myths and stigmas behind visiting a Psych Ward Connect with Rebecca Stewart   Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured    About Cheering Past Challenges PodcastCheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions. Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.  About Unbinding Love “Bring purpose to your life.” Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.  It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life. Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/ to learn more!

Have you had Psychosis? Or have you known or loved somebody that has had Psychosis? If you're not sure, here are 10 signs to know when someone is about to enter Psychosis or if they are already in Psychosis. As a disclaimer, I am not a Doctor or a Medical Professional. Everyone's experiences with Schizophrenia and Psychosis may differ from others. However, these are my thoughts, feelings, and emotions based on personal experiences with my mother. If you are or a loved one is suffering from Schizophrenia and/or Psychosis, know that you are not alone. By having open and honest conversations, we are able to find freedom from our illnesses. Topics Discussed Recognizing isolation as an indication of the early onset of Psychosis How our environment is shaped by our thought patterns  Why patients often resort to taboo behaviors and inappropriate discussion  How to spot delusional thinking and abnormal behavioral patterns  Behaviors to look for in the later phase(s) of Psychosis Connect with Rebecca Stewart   Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured    About Cheering Past Challenges Podcast Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions. Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.  About Unbinding Love “Bring purpose to your life.” Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.  It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life. Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/  to learn more!

In this episode of Cheering Past Challenges, I share how I became my mother's caretaker at the age of 21. With my mother's ongoing battle with Schizophrenia, growing up had its own set of challenges. From not having meals to eat at home to not having textbooks for school, living with a Schizophrenic parent was tough.  Despite the many obstacles faced though, my mother has taught me compassion, what it looks like to be a good friend and a good mother. Even now in her later years, I really honor her for where she's at now. If you or a loved one is currently battling Schizophrenia, know that you are not alone in this journey. Know that any emotion that you may be feeling right now is completely normal. Despite any diagnosis, remember that you are still a beautiful child of God and that you still have a purpose. My hope is that through honest conversations, comedic moments, and real-life experiences, I can inspire you along the way.  Topics Discussed Recognizing that Schizophrenia is not a death sentence Not all mental illnesses fit the same categories  How psychosis can affect one's mental health in different ways  Grief is a normal emotion after a diagnosis discovery  Learning to accept our loved ones to truly connect with them Connect with Rebecca Stewart   Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured    About Cheering Past Challenges Podcast Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions. Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.  About Unbinding Love "Bring purpose to your Life." Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.  It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life. Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/  to learn more!

Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions. Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives. Connect with Rebecca Stewart   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured