Faith + Mental Health

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This is a weekly podcast discussing mental health related topics from a faith based perspective. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

DAndrea Bolden


    • May 10, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 39 EPISODES


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    When Mother's Day Hurts: A Gentle Word for the Grieving, the Waiting, and the Wounded

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 12:22


    Mother's Day isn't joyful for everyone. For those grieving a loss, facing infertility, or holding pain from a strained relationship, this reflection offers gentle encouragement and truth. If this day feels heavy, these words were written with you in mind to remind you that you are seen, your story matters, and you are not alone.

    Mental Health Coaching with Jennifer Jill Schwirzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 31:30


    Mental Health Coaching with Jennifer Jill Schwirzer explores the power of faith-based mental health coaching to support emotional healing and personal growth. As a licensed counselor and founder of the Abide Network, Jennifer shares insights on how coaching can help individuals navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and experience transformation through a blend of psychological principles and spiritual care.

    Matters of the Heart: Healing Your Relationship with Yourself and Those You Love w/ Dr. Thema

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 27:43


    Matters of the Heart: Healing Your Relationship with Yourself and Those You Love with Dr. Thema — psychologist, sacred artist, and minister — is a transformative conversation on emotional healing, self-love, and cultivating healthy connections. Drawing from psychology, spirituality, and the arts, Dr. Thema offers practical wisdom and soulful insight to help you mend the wounds within and nurture the relationships that matter most

    Spiritual First Aid with Dr. Jamie Aten, PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 24:30


    Spiritual First Aid with Dr. Jamie Aten, PhD is a faith-based approach to disaster recovery, trauma care, and emotional resilience. Rooted in psychology and theology, this evidence-informed program equips individuals and churches with practical tools to support those facing crises. Dr. Aten, a disaster psychologist and founder of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute, integrates biblical wisdom with psychological best practices to provide compassionate and effective spiritual care.

    Navigating Mental Health Challenges with Coach Chris Morris

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 27:13


    Mental health coach Chris Morris joins us to discuss overcoming mental health challenges, finding the right support, and breaking the stigma around mental well-being. Tune in for practical insights and encouragement!

    The Emotional Side of Thyroid Disease with Dr Kym Leonard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 29:49


    Thyroid disease affects more than just the body—it impacts emotions, mental health, and daily life. Dr. Kym Leonard joins us to explore the emotional toll of thyroid disorders and how to navigate the challenges with knowledge and support. Tune in for an insightful conversation!

    Addressing Childhood Trauma the Right Way with Crystal Currie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 27:02


    In this episode, we sit down with trauma therapist and expert Crystal Currie to discuss the right way to address childhood trauma. Crystal shares powerful insights on how trauma impacts mental and emotional well-being, common misconceptions about healing, and practical steps for true recovery. Whether you're navigating your own healing journey or supporting others, this conversation sheds light on the importance of a holistic and compassionate approach to trauma. Tune in for an empowering and eye-opening discussion!

    Taking Care of your Temple: Food as Medicine for Wellness with Dr. Lauren Powell, MD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 27:08


    Join us for a powerful conversation with Dr. Lauren Powell, MD, as we explore how food can be used to heal and nourish the body. Discover practical insights on using nutrition for optimal health and well-being

    Between the Couch and the Cross with Dr. Tiffany M. Jenkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 39:46


    Join Dr. Tiffany M. Jenkins as she bridges the gap between faith and mental health, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities within the Christian church. Through thoughtful discussions, expert insights, and compassionate dialogue, this podcast explores how spiritual and emotional well-being can coexist and thrive together.

    Faith, Addiction, and Recovery: Dr. Robb Kelly's Journey from Homelessness to Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 25:43


    In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Dr. Robb Kelly, PhD, a renowned addiction recovery specialist who has dedicated his life to helping people around the world break free from addiction. Dr. Kelly shares his powerful story of overcoming homelessness and hitting rock bottom, which ultimately led him to a life of faith, purpose, and transformation. We discuss the intersection of faith and recovery, the strategies he uses to guide others, and his mission to bring hope to those struggling with addiction. Tune in to hear how faith and determination can pave the way to a brighter future.

    A Chaplain's Role in Mental Health Support: Insights with Steven Sewell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 25:07


    In this episode, I'm joined by Steven Sewell to discuss the unique and impactful role chaplains play in mental health support. Steven brings a wealth of experience and insight into how chaplains bridge the gap between spiritual care and emotional well-being. From providing comfort in moments of crisis to serving as a steady source of guidance, chaplains are a vital resource in hospitals, the military, schools, and beyond. Together, we explore how their work complements traditional mental health services and the profound impact they can have on those they serve. Don't miss this engaging conversation about faith, healing, and hope!

    Prolonged Grief Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 9:41


    In this episode, we explore Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)—what it is, its impact, and how faith and professional care can bring healing. Learn the signs of PGD, how it differs from normal grief, and ways to support yourself or others on the journey to recovery.

    Navigating Grief During the Holidays with D'Andrea Bolden

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 7:57


    In this episode, we explore strategies for navigating grief during the holiday season. We discuss ways to honor your emotions, create new traditions, and find moments of peace amid the challenges of loss during a time that's often filled with expectations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/faithandmentalhealth/support

    Understanding Emotions with Dr. Carla J. Cooke

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 26:49


    Understanding Emotions with Dr. Carla J. Cooke --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/faithmentalhealth/support

    Understanding Mental Health with Dr. Gloria Cisse

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 35:05


    Understanding Mental Health with Dr. Gloria Cisse --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/faithmentalhealth/support

    Cultivating a Lifestyle of Radical Well-Being with Dr. Soyini Powell, MD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 32:19


    Cultivating a lifestyle of radical well being with Dr. Soyini Powell, MD --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    Addressing Anxiety in Parents and their children with Dr. Andrew Blackwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 34:26


    Dr. Andrew Blackwood suggests ways to tackle anxiety in both parents and their children. Anxiety is a prevalent condition in both children and adults. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    Theology + Trauma with Michael Hanegan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 20:30


    Join us for a short conversation with Michael Hanegan, as he explores the effects of trauma on one's perception of faith, and how we can improve our approach to addressing it within the church. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    The Importance of Resilience with Kelvin Weathers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 27:18


    The Importance of Resilience with Kelvin Weathers --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    Can Broken Marriages Be Repaired with LaToya Cheathon, LMFT

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 28:32


    Can Broken Marriages Be Repaired with LaToya Cheathon, LMFT --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    Ways to Manage Your Mental Health with Porsche Lockett, LMHC

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 28:42


    Ways to Manage Your Mental Health with Porsche Lockett, LMHC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    The Soul of the Helper with Dr. Holly Oxhandler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 30:55


    The Soul of the Helper with Dr. Holly Oxhandler. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

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    Pain in the Pews with Chelsealya Payne

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 31:45


    Pain in the Pews with Chelsealya Payne (founder of Payne and Glory, Inc). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    Madness and Grace with Dr. Matthew S. Stanford, PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 19:54


    Faith + Mental Health Podcast Season 2 Episode 5 Madness and Grace: A Practical Guide for Pastoral Care and Serious Mental Illness with Dr. Matthew S. Stanford, PhD --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    Restoring Relationship with Molly LaCroix, LMFT

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 22:29


    Tune in to the latest podcast episode with me and my guest Molly LaCroix, LMFT. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    Are you ready for new beginnings?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 9:46


    Are you ready for new beginnings? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    I Was Against Christians Going to Counseling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 28:43


    I Was Against Christians Going to Counseling with guest Lionel Blair --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    How to Avoid Burnout at Your 9-5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 30:15


    How to Avoid Burnout at Your 9-5 with guest Dr. Sharlene Allen-Milton --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    Help! My Divorce is Killing Me...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 28:15


    Tune in to Season 2 Episode 1 as my guest Veonne Anderson discusses her experience with divorce and the road to healing and recovery. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    5 Tips to Help You Remain Focused This Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 14:43


    5 Tips to Help You Remain Focused This Season --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    Dear Christian, Meditation is for you!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 8:52


    Episode 8: Dear Christian, Meditation is for you! A quick discussion on meditation from a biblical perspective. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    5 Ways to Maximize the Power of God's Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 7:10


    5 Ways to Maximize the Power of God's Word --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    8 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 8:00


    8 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    Faith + Mental Health: Bridging the Gap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 13:06


    Faith + Mental Health: Bridging the Gap --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    11 Reasons You Should See a Mental Health Professional

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 8:25


    Tune as I share 11 Reasons You Should See a Mental Health Professional --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    5 Reasons the Holidays are Not Happy for Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 8:32


    5 Reasons the Holidays are Not Happy for Everyone --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    7 Tips to Help You Prepare for the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 16:07


    Are you ready to get your life to a place where you can flourish and be more successful? If so, tune in to this week's podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    5 Ways to Mentally Declutter + Recharge

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 7:08


    Have you ever struggled with mental clarity and fatigue? Well I have but then I found 5 ways to mentally declutter and recharge. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

    Faith + Mental Health Podcast Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 0:27


    Faith + Mental Health Podcast Overview --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithmentalhealth/support

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