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We are at our best when we are grounded, when we are settled and secure in who we are, where we are, and what we’re doing. Living, loving, and leading from groundedness takes intentionality, effort, and creativity. And it takes time. That’s what we do in


    • Jul 10, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Episode 15: Being Silent Is Not The Same As Listening

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 15:22


    We've all had experiences of being listened, but knowing we aren't being heard. That's because silence isn't the same as listening. In Grounded Moments Episode 15 BrianJames McMahon, a licensed marriage and family therapist, consultant, and pastor, unpacks 4 key components to listening. All Grounded Moments episodes are also available wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about BrianJames' work at www.recenterkc.org or subscribe to this podcast to stay current on his content.

    Episode 14 - Solidarity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 12:39


    Not all silence is the same. Not all action is the same.  And there can be no solidarity without relationship.  In Grounded Moments Episode 14, BrianJames McMahon, a licensed marriage and family therapist, consultant, and pastor, wrestles with the concepts of both "silence" and "action" as they impact him as a white man longing to see justice.   All Grounded Moments episodes are also available wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about BrianJames' work at www.recenterkc.org or subscribe to this channel to stay current on his content.

    Episode 13: On A Sense of Safety - Pursuing Wholeness, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 19:30


    It is incredibly difficult to be our best when we do not feel safe. While we often recognize the significance of physical safety, relational and emotional safety can have an equal or greater impact of our sense of stabilty. Episode 13 of Grounded Moments explores the impact that stabilization (or destabilization) of our sense of safety has on the way we live, love, and lead. And hey, if you like my show, please rate it and leave a review. It helps new folks find me!

    Episode 12: A Sense of Self - Pursuing Wholeness, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 10:59


    In this Grounded Moments mini-series, licensed marriage and family therapist Brian James McMahon explores with us what it means to be whole, the essential components to developing wholeness, and how to lean further into it. In this particular episode he reflects on the significance that a stabilized sense of identity on our ability to live, love, and lead out of our whole selves. Find out more about BrianJames' work at www.recenterkc.org.

    Episode 11: Being Present - Pursuing Wholeness, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 16:29


    In this Grounded Moments mini-series, licensed marriage and family therapist Brian James McMahon explores what it means to be whole, the essential components to developing wholeness, and how to lean further into it. In this particular episode he reflects on what being present has to do with being whole. Find out more about BrianJames' work at www.recenterkc.org.

    Episode 10: 4 Steps Through Pain - Navigating Pain Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 20:39


    It isn't enough just to talk about pain. We must find ways of working ourselves through it in order to be open and available for those we lead and parent! In Part 4 of his Navigating Pain series, BrianJames McMahon, a licensed marriage and family therapist and pastor walks us through 4 steps to working through our pain toward availability and connection. Learn more about BrianJames' work at www.recenterkc.org.

    Episode 9: From Survival to Empowerment - Navigating Pain Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 7:33


    Let's examine the second shift we need to be attentive to as we navigate our own pain to be better leaders, parents, and pastors. In Part 3 of the 4-part mini series Navigating Pain by Grounded Moments, BrianJames McMahon engages with parents, pastors, and leaders to unpack the significance of dealing with our own pain and how we can navigate through it. Learn more about BrianJames' work at www.recenterkc.org.

    Episode 8: From Reactivity to Empowerment - Navigating Pain Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 6:41


    Let's examine the first shift we need to be attentive to as we navigate our own pain to be better leaders, parents, and pastors. In Part 2 of the 4-part mini series Navigating Pain by Grounded Moments, BrianJames McMahon engages with parents, pastors, and leaders to unpack the significance of dealing with our own pain and how we can navigate through it. Learn more about BrianJames' work at www.recenterkc.org.

    Episode 7: Identifying Pain - Navigating Pain Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 12:39


    In this 4-part mini series by Grounded Moments, BrianJames McMahon engages with parents, pastors, and leaders to unpack the significance of dealing with our own pain and how we can navigate through it. In Part 1, he unpacks for us a clear understanding of the deeper pain we find ourselves stuck in and how to identify it for ourselves. Learn more about BrianJames' work at www.recenterkc.org.

    Episode 6: Responding to the Unknown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 11:21


    In this 10 minute musing, BrianJames McMahon, licensed marriage and family therapist explores two dramatically different responses to experiences of with the unknown and the impact of each response on connection and community. Connect further with BrianJames at www.recenterkc.org.

    Episode 5: The Weight of Moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 6:58


    In this 10-minute musing, licensed marriage and family therapist Brian James McMahon reflects on the weight each moment carries and encourages us in our navigation of each moment. Connect further with BrianJames through his website at www.recenterkc.org.

    Episode 4: Losing It Slowly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 11:52


    In this 10-minute musing, BrianJames McMahon opens up about how current life challenges are impacting him, and offers 2 shifts to help us all reclaim our participation in the development of our own stories. Learn more about BrianJames' work at www.recenterkc.org.

    Episode 3: Discomfort Sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 10:39


    In this 10 Minute Musing from Grounded Moments, licensed marriage and family therapist BrianJames McMahon sits down with us and explores the challenges of discomfort, its necessity in our lives, and the significance of reflection as a personal and communal practice. Learn more about BrianJames' work at www.recenterkc.org.

    Episode 1: Nothing's Normal...What's Normal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 30:29


    In this episode of Grounded Moments, BrianJames McMahon and Michelle Worley, licensed marriage and family therapists, explore our tendencies toward judgement and reactivity, and how that reactivity connects to pain. Connect further with BrianJames through his website: www.recenterkc.org and with Michelle through her website: www.greatoakstherapy.com.

    Episode 2: Leading Through Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 35:11


    In this episode of Grounded Moments, licensed therapist and church planter BrianJames McMahon is joined by Michelle McMahon, a pastor, consultant, and church planter to discuss 3 vital steps for pastors and community leaders in navigating through our current crisis. Further information on BrianJames' work can be found at www.recenterkc.org, and Michelle can be reached at Michelle.gibson.mcmahon@gmail.com.

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