The Full Cup

Libby asks Craig to talk about repentance and how we change our hearts. 

Rachel in on the podcast today showing us how to have as much grace for ourselves as we do for those around us. 

Craig and Libby continue their discussion from last week  as Craig explains phase 1 and 2. Craig answers another question from a listener.

Craig and Libby are back after a year away. This podcast starts off with a question from a listener that prompts the topic for todays recording.  Craig and Libby spend then rest of the podcast discussing forgiveness and being forgiven.  

Craig discusses victim trauma and perpetrator trauma. Libby plays the roll of a woman working through a victim trauma by using Gestalt and imagery. Please enjoy episode 37!

Rachel and Libby talk pressure, insecurity and letting your light shine. 

Craig teaches the box analogy. He explains how important it is to carry your own box of feelings but that helping others is also essential. Just don't carry it for them. He also reviews the formula and reminds us that Gods love is unconditional and for our benefit. 

Craig talks about the difficulties of parenting and the importance of being emotionally independent even from your kids. 

Growth is the goal. Learning, developing and making mistakes are WAAAY cooler than being perfect. 

Craig talks Faith. 

Craig discusses how judgement can affect our ability to show others that we love them. Short, sweet, and oh so good. 

Kicking of Season 3! Craig and Libby discuss how once you are free from someone, it then becomes easier than ever to love them.  

A difficulty many struggle with is the notion of worthiness. What does it mean? Who is worthy? Are you? You bet your butt you are. Rachel gives us the breakdown on how we are ALL worthy. 

Craig dives into topics surrounding pornography and masturbation; he shares the story of the 1200-pound horse and the importance of training it. 

Craig discusses how to work through difficulties of sexuality in marriages and partnerships.  He teaches the importance of respect and communication. 

Just a warning if the title didn't give it away, this is all about sex. Not for younger listeners or for those who don't want to listen. If you do want to listen Craig discusses the importance of being in charge of your own sexuality. Surprised? Then you don't know Craig. Its always about personal responsibility with him. 

In this episode Craig 'Gestalts' the heck out of Corona, quotes Viktor Frankl, and again teaches that this hell we're going through is for our benefit of growth. 

Rachel and Libby discuss anxiety during COVID 19. Rachel shows how to turn anxiety into a power force for good and how perspective is everything. 

Craig answers a few questions that listeners have sent in. He then breaks down D.T.'s and teaches about the best ones to use. Can guess what they are?

Rachel talks about self discipline and making changes in your life. She discusses the importance to "treat yo' self" throughout the process to avoid burn out and that oh so terrible feeling of unworthiness. 

Craig digs deeper into the four steps. He explains how when we truly get free from our family of origin that our deer trails get deeper and stronger so we can more easily get free from others we struggle with. 

  Rachel and Libby talk about the struggles that can come with family and the Holidays. Rachel provides tools to help us all make the best of it through focusing on our values, and setting boundaries to meet those values.     

Rachel teaches ways to work with your eating voice if its presence is too big in your life. 

Craig discusses the health benefits of gratitude. When you can shift your focus to gratitude life changing effects ensue.

Did you know that CED and CEI can and should work together? Craig calls it gray, but it's tricky to find the balance. I mean after all, isn't life the great balancing act? 

Craig joins Libby in his first interview since his stroke. He discusses deer trails (neural pathways) and how you can send deer down the path you chose to create the life you want. He reviews how our perception of God is formed and teaches that YOU ARE LOVED by Him always. 

In this episode Rachel begins by discussing what caregivers can do to support loved ones who struggle with depression. She offers beginning steps to take toward a journey of healing. Libby cries. Rachel addresses her RBF. Libby laughs.

Rachel and Libby kick off Season 2 of The Full Cup by explaining where we've been. Libby gets emotional (no surprise) and Rachel blows our minds with information on perfectionism. 

Craig shares examples of how people have changed lenses in their life to help them change and recover from trauma. Note: These stories are not for the faint of heart, some content is a little graphic.

Therapist Rachel Waters who is also Craig's daughter (and Libby's sister) teaches about anxiety. She discusses her personal experiences, as well as ways we can help ourselves and/or our children who struggle. -Lean into the fear and celebrate your successes no matter how small they are.

Craig reviews the importance of agency and love before getting into week 2 of self esteem. He discusses how having a supreme being can improve your self esteem. Libby feels all the feels while experiencing a break down...or break through as she learns from her dad. We also explain the need for light starch when podcasting. 

Craig discusses the importance of self esteem, and how it is the foundation of psychology. He teaches about: Cooley's Looking Glass Self, Helen Singer Kaplan, and how internal accomplishments can help build a strong foundation. Also, if you care to know, he recorded this podcast shirtless...details to follow.

Craig talks about the importance of filling your own cup, and the joy that comes from ASSISTING others in filling theirs (don't do it for them). He also teaches about the Wire and the connections we have with our children and parents. Most importantly, he discusses how his son Lincoln can bench 450 pounds.

Craig discusses the wonderful ordeal of marriage, the 20 minute rule, and the golden bar or unit of marriage.

Craig teaches how to get others hands off of your steering wheel and gain emotional independence through this 4 step process.

Craig teaches about emancipation and agency. He introduces the metaphor of the Steering Wheel and the Vegetables.

Craig teaches core steps to making change. He explains anchors, lenses, and defensive templates that form who we are. Be sure to listen to these episodes in order.

Craig and Libby introduce themselves and how this podcast came about.

Hear what The Full Cup is all about from your host Libby Switzer.