The Liberty HopeCast

If you missed Part One of our interview with Tina Gilbertson, please take a listen to that really helpful conversation about dealing with our emotions! In Part Two of our interview, Tina shares many resources to help address the very challenging situation of an estranged relationship between parents and adult children. Links below provide ways to find these helpful options. Find Tina Resources Related to this Episode:Tina's article on dealing with relationship estrangementsTina's podcast for estrangement issuesTina's community for estranged parentsDr. Joshua Coleman webpageUK-based Estrangement Resources websiteUS-based Estrangement Resources websiteDealing with ambiguous lossTrauma LinksACES quizTrauma Chat podcastContact Us!! Hope on FBNew Hope New Liberty CounselingEmail: hope.brown@nhnlc.comTwitter

While we are publishing episodes less frequently these days, we are certainly embracing the motto of “quality over quantity”, and we're so glad to have the opportunity to bring you this enlightening conversation with author and psychotherapist Tina Gilbertson. Resources Related to this Episode:Forgiveness Article by Tina Find Tina Contact Us!! Hope on FB New Hope New Liberty Counseling Email: hope.brown@nhnlc.com Twitter

We get a chance to learn about Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy with IFS Therapist and Supervisor Tammy Sollenberger!! Tammy has her own podcast called "The One Inside" that covers multiple topics from an IFS lens. You can get to her podcast from her website on the link included below. This is Part Two of a 2-Part Episode. In Part Two we cover how IFS and Enneagram can inform and support your personal growth journey.Links related to this episode:Tammy's podcastIFS Books:Richard Schwartz latest bookTom Holmes' bookAllison Cook's bookContact Us!! Hope on FBNew Hope New Liberty CounselingEmail: hope.brown@nhnlc.comTwitter

We get a chance to learn about Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy with IFS Therapist and Supervisor Tammy Sollenberger!! Tammy has her own podcast called "The One Inside" that covers multiple topics from an IFS lens. You can get to her podcast from her website on the link included below. This is Part One of a 2-Part Episode. Part Two will cover how IFS and Enneagram can inform and support your personal growth journey. Resources Related to this Episode:Find TammyIFS ExplanationOfficial IFS websiteContact Us!! Hope on FBNew Hope New Liberty CounselingEmail: hope.brown@nhnlc.com Twitter

Hope and Katie have a conversation about what counseling is and the various methods and options available in this field. Please use the links below as a possible starting place to learn more about any therapy that stood out to you! Thank you to all our listeners for sharing this time with us! Types of Therapies and Therapists:CBT Emotion-Focused Somatic Person-CenteredGottman DBT EMDR IFS (podcast link)LMFTLCSWContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: hope.brown@nhnlc.comTwitter

We sit down with Personal Trainer and Health Lifestyle Coach Memphis Rashad. You don't want to miss his great advice to get into better shape and start a path towards a healthy lifestyle. Tips from this Episode:Reclaim: breathing, posture, nutrition, being aware of your body so it responds to training like you want it to. Eating when you're not hungry is a way of training yourself NOT to listen to your body. If you wait to eat until you're actually hungry, that natural process that you become more sensitive to will lead to the natural process of your transformation 4 Keys To Transformation Drink enough high quality waterBe active dailyEat fresh vegetables and whole foodsGet enough quality restConnect with Memphis:FacebookGet Key NutrientsContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.com Twitter

Mary and Hope sit down to discuss Mary's journey to practicing medicine.  Listen in for practical tips for improving the health of our bodies!  Mary shares how what we eat can impact major health issues. Major Quotes: “Truly every day He puts before us life and death- and we get to choose”.  "We get to choose which form of radical that we want".Questions to ask yourself:1.      Are there changes you can make?2.      Are you motivated to make those changes?Resources related to this episode:Aptitude testingMichael Moore documentaryHappy Hebivore websiteDr. McDougallDr. EsselstynThe Inspired Vegan author websiteContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.com Twitter

We sit down with our very own Katie to learn more about the tool of yoga and how it can benefit our wellness. Katie shares some about her personal journey. We end with a meditation. Major Quote: "Yoga is the body's way of journaling". Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Tim Ferriss podcastKatie's studio pageContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.com Twitter

Join us for the rest of our conversation with the Anxiety MD! Topics include how worry can be come an addiction and how screens affect our children. We also learn about JABS and the 3 Ws of worry: warnings, what-ifs, and worst-case scenarios. Quotes:"The face is the only place in the human body where the muscles are attached directly to the skin... and that's to show each other emotion"."You cannot beat thoughts on their own turf". Resources:Find Dr. Russ: websiteYouTubeHis book Anxiety RxSomatic TherapyContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.com Twitter

We were beyond excited to have a conversation with Dr. Russell Kennedy, The Anxiety MD! There is so much good content in this interview that we split it into 2 parts so you can take time to really absorb the message of hope that Dr. Russ offers to those who deal with anxiety. Come back next week for Part 2!Consider yoga and/or qigong to help reconnect mind and body. Tears are an adaptive mechanism. Listen to learn more!Quotes:“The healing isn't in the explanation of it, it's in the feeling of it, it's in that reconnection with yourself”. “If you don't trust love, and that's the only thing that heals anxiety, you're always going to be anxious”. “If you keep pushing it away, you'll never get to metabolize it or process it”. “While you see yourself as a victim, you can't heal”. “If you block yourself from tears, you're really blocking yourself from healing”. "Childhood wounding was less about individual childhood events, and more about chronic, continuous unmet needs- either unmet emotional needs or unmet safety needs. It was about wounded child parts stuck in a painful past". Resources:Find Dr. Russ: website YouTubeHis book Anxiety RxDr. Nicole LaPera websiteTonglen infoThe Body Keeps the Score bookA General Theory of Love bookContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comTwitter 

We sit down together to reflect on the last 2 guest episodes and to review some aspects of 2020. Katie gives us a great quote from Becky! Random topics include audio sound quality and figuring out if our coping techniques are falling in the healthy or unhealthy category. We hope you enjoy the HopeCast wrap of 2020 and that you'll join us in the new year for Season 4!!!Major Quote: “Any advice that is not asked for is just criticism”. Resources mentioned in the episode:Lifequake podcast (story about grief)Dance of Anger bookJennie Allen Life InventoryBen Higgins interviewContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comTwitter

We sit down with former dance teacher, Becky Spears, and hear what she has to say about topics such as perfectionism, learning to say no, and parenting. You won't want to miss the wise words from the woman who has been a mentor to both Mary and Katie in many ways over many years. We hope you'll enjoy this special guest as much as we did!Quotes:On focus: “We need to pay attention to our bodies, because our bodies tell us the truth”.On saying no: “Just say no, period. If you defend your no, that's their opening to give you a reason to say yes”. On parenting: “We have to be careful with our words and we have to learn to really listen”.“We need to be coaches from the sideline, be their cheerleaders, let them fail and encourage them to find the ground, and stand up and do it again”.Contact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

The three of us sit down to talk about some healthy ways to cope with overwhelm, aka “trauma”. We talk through a calming exercise and discuss how writing can be helpful. Join us for tips to improve your mental health during this stressful season! Resources related to this episode: Waking the Tiger bookThe Body Keeps the Score bookBoundaries bookQuestions from Expressive Writing, Word That Heal book :Number question A-D between 0-10 with the following parameters:0-Not at all 5- Somewhat 10- A great dealA.    _______To what degree did you express your deepest thoughts and feelings?B.    _______To what degree do you currently feel sad or upset?C.    _______To what degree do you currently feel happy?D.    _______To what degree was today's writing valuable and meaningful for you?E.     Briefly describe how your writing went today so you can refer to this later. Contact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

We have a conversation with Hope's childhood friend, Jessica Shreffler, to discuss grief and loss. Jessica shares her journey of losing her toddler to a drowning accident in 2006 and what she has learned in her journey of dealing with tragedy. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, or want to support someone who has, you don't want to miss this episode! Thoughts from this Episode:It's not always going to feel like this. There's a deep level of grief where you feel like you were walking along on a sunshiny, happy path, and somebody just picked you up by your hair and just dropped you in the very pit of hell. And I just thought, Is this ever going to end? Am I stuck here now? Will there every be happiness? Will there ever be joy? The darkness you are in right now isn't going to last. We have to be active and looking for healthy ways to deal with our grief. Resources Suggested by Jessica:The Problem of Life with God bookHinds Feet on High Places bookCompassionate Friends websiteContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

We are re-releasing the full episode (vs Parts 1 & 2) where Katie and Hope have a heart to heart with Hope's missionary brother, Nathan Lloyd-Jones. We learn a little about Nathan and we have real talk about the struggles of parenting. We discuss healthy ways to have conversations with children about their actions. The later half of the discussion moves to a focus on issues with teens, and how parents can persist past seemingly bad attitudes and actions. Nathan provides info on short term mission work with him in Honduras. Tips from this episode: As a parent, if you struggle with the ability to verbalize emotions and talk through events with your children, seek support from a more verbal partner or learn from a verbal friend how to better have these tougher conversations. Consider doing “temptation bundling” to match character building with fun activities for your children.Contact info for Nathan:FacebookBob's number to discuss a mission trip: 352-302-9006Resources:Love languagesRoad back to youFaith-based:Shepherding a child's heartContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagramTwitter

Hope and Katie sit down with Dorothy and Allison from the brand new "Grit and Glam" podcast!! Join us as we learn more about what inspired them and how they are encouraging others along the way. Tips from this Episode:1. You're not alone. 2. You're not crazy. 3. Yes, there is a way out of it.Major Quote: “Sometimes you need to take yourself out of the spiritual little box of ‘fix it' and laugh a little, glam it up a little, be a silly person”. Related Links:Grit and Glam podcast websiteThe Power of the Other bookWhy Won't You Apologize? bookContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

We sit down for some real talk about parenting. Topics include current books we're reading and how they relate to parenting, as well as how our own childhood issues may impact the way we interact with our children. Tips from this episode:Learn to apologize. Learn your child. Try to truly listen to what your child is telling you and take a non-defensive approach to hearing. Do your own work as a person to address your personal issues and not project those onto your children. Resources related to this episode:Narcissism/Echoism blogpostThe Drama of the Gifted Child bookWhy Won't You Apologize? bookThe Good Enough Mother blogpostRaising Worry Free Girls bookPaul David Tripp Parenting bookContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

Hope and Mary sit down to reflect on the first guests of Season 3. Join us for a recap of our favorite moments with our guests! Guest-related links will be provided below. Tips from this episode: As you try to cope with finding a "new normal", we recommend staying away from triggering and/or extremely negative input sources. Reading (or rereading) a favorite author or watching a feel-good movie or show might be helpful. Exercise is also something that can provide stress relief. Topics related to this episode: Katriesa's ShoppeBoxEmail Rachel at: rachel@evernia.orgJolee's Projects:Red Top treats FBShoes websiteNon-profit websiteInfo for food pick-upBrene Brown bookPositive Sobriety episode Rethinking AddictionContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagramTwitter

We sit down with local business owner Jolee Neal and discuss how she's learned to let go and trust her gut. Jolee shares about the THREE businesses she runs with her husband and some of the journey to get to this place in her life. Make sure to check the show notes for links on how to find Jolee's products!Major Quotes : "My hope in love was right. There really is love out there." "Sometimes I just had to learn to just trust my gut. I've learned through these trials that trusting yourself is okay."Links related to this episode: Red Top treats FBShoes websiteNon-profit websiteContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

We sit down with Rachel to get real truth about eating disorders and the road to recovery. In order to retain the raw conversation as well as respect the listener's preferences, we are offering two versions of this honest talk. Please look at the titles to ensure you're listening to the one that best suits your needs. Tips from Rachel: For ones who struggle: “The only way to be of service to others is to be of better service to yourself”. Find ways to figure out what you need and communicate that to those around you in the support community you develop to help you on this journey. For family: Do your best to ask questions- to get curious. Recognize the ED is not about you, but be willing to ask yourself, “Am I creating an environment for wellness, or am I creating an environment for this situation to just continue?”Resources related to this episode:Center for DiscoveryShame bookEmail Rachel at: rachel@evernia.org Find her on Instagram Contact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

We sit down with Rachel to get real truth about eating disorders and the road to recovery. In order to retain the raw conversation as well as respect the listener's preferences, we are offering two versions of this honest talk. Please look at the titles to ensure you're listening to the one that best suits your needs. Tips from Rachel: For ones who struggle: “The only way to be of service to others is to be of better service to yourself”. Find ways to figure out what you need and communicate that to those around you in the support community you develop to help you on this journey. For family: Do your best to ask questions- to get curious. Recognize the ED is not about you, but be willing to ask yourself, “Am I creating an environment for wellness, or am I creating an environment for this situation to just continue?”Resources related to this episode:Center for DiscoveryShame bookEmail Rachel at: rachel@evernia.org Find her on Instagram Contact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

The Liberty HopeCast is back!!!! Join us in our new recording space for Season 3! And please bear with us in this first episode as we deal with sound kinks and user errors. It gets better for our next episode :)Hope and Mary sit down with local business woman Katriesa Secada and get some perspective for the focus of this season- "You're not alone". Quotes from this episode: We're human kind and we're supposed to be kind to all humans. Act kind, choose kind. That's all a mean person needs to see anyway. Growth doesn't happen in comfy zones.Resources related to this episode:Podcast interview with "The Soul of Shame" authorBeth Moore bookFind Katriesa: http://www.olivestyle.me/FBInstagramStore Address: 619 Main St in Liberty, TXContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

We close out Season 2 and our focus on the Enneagram. Join us for a final reflection on our Enneagram guests and episodes. This recording was made on a rainy day, just prior to the enactment of meeting restrictions, so please excuse the background noise of raindrops! The show will be on hiatus as we navigate what future recording options will be available. Topics related to this episode:Stephen Covey's bookBeth McCord's bookJerry Maguire movieContact Us!!The dWelling FB pageCounseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

A long time ago in a land far away (aka Texas, January, 2020) Katie and Mary sat down with sisters, Courtney and Whitney, to discuss ways to practice minimalism and the challenges to doing so. We hope you enjoy the conversation and learn some helpful tips that you might now have some time to try!Tips from this Episode:The point is not to get rid of everything that you own. The point is to make room for what you love. Consider a color scheme for moving towards a minimalist wardrobe. The goal is room to breathe.Topics related to this episode:Marie Kondo bookJoshua Becker websiteThe Next Right Thing podcastBuy Nothing Project websiteContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

During a time when we're mostly indoors, it seemed like a good idea to revisit the tips from our de-cluttering expert, Laurie Malloy! Please enjoy this replay of our conversation last summer. The original shownotes are below:We get to talk with Laurie Malloy, founder and owner of Simple Spaces, LLC, and a personal coach and speaker. Prepare to be challenged in the best way possible, as Laurie drops non-stop truth bombs on us!Tips from Laurie Malloy:“Clutter is postponed decisions” (via Barbara Hemphill). Identify your core values and make sure you have a truth-teller in your life. Start small, have grace for yourself. Start organizing with Julie Morgenstern's method:Sort (like with like)PurgeAssign a homeContainerizeEqualizeFind Laurie:websiteFacebookInstagramResources:The confidence code  The power of habitAtomic HabitsNegotiate itContact us!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter 

One name for Enneagram Type 2s, is "The Befriender" . In Part Two of our conversation with Theresa Merrill, the topic of friendships plays a big role. Join us for stories of the early days of friendship between Hope and Theresa! Tips from our Type 2: It's okay to say no. The people that truly love you will love you anyway.  Figure out what you need. Major Quote: “It's not about NOT wanting to vocalize needs. I don't know what I need”.How to show love to 2s: Showing love to a 2 might look like letting them know they are seen and love through asking them and letting them answer how they are truly doing and feeling. Topics related to this episode: Becoming UsTypology podcast with Lisa Jo BakerTrauma podcast with Suzanne Stabile Never Unfriended book by Lisa Jo Baker5 Love Languages bookContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagramTwitter

In Part 1 of 2, we sit down with Theresa Merrill, long-time friend of Hope and the person responsible for our introduction to the Enneagram!! Theresa identifies as an Enneagram Type 2, and we explore the facets of this type that Beth McCord names "The Supportive Advisor". Check back next week for this episode's major quote and ways to better love our Type 2s. Part One Tips for Type 2s: Type 2s often report not knowing what they need for themselves. One place to start exploring this is with self care. Self care for a 2 very often might look like just saying no. Consider trying this out with cold calls from marketers. Don't explain why you say no, just say no. Topics related to this episode:Becoming UsLisa Jo Baker on Typology podcastContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagramTwitter

Part 2 of this conversation continues to examine ways that we can better understand and love the Type 1s in our lives. Cyrus (Adam) Smith gives some more helpful tips for us all, and Katie shares some more insight regarding a yoga practice. Tips from our Type 1: Work to not take criticism from others personally, and it can be helpful to know that person really cares about you and wants the best for you. Major quote: “When I do feel tension, instead of being frustrated, try to change my thought patterns to, ‘here's an invitation to take a deep breath and just be present in the moment', and realize that whatever it was that caused that tension…I don't have to let it define me”. How to show love to 1s: Have loyalty in dealing with the Type 1. Also, when people can acknowledge the fact that the 1 is dealing with an intense inner critic voice and be able to not take it personally, and help the 1 out of that space. Topics related to this episode: The Nine Design Podcast (edited by Cyrus)The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry bookJohn Mark Comer on TypologyContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagramTwitter

We host our first international guest!! Join us for Part 1 of a conversation with Cyrus (aka Adam) Smith, who identifies an Enneagram Type 1. Check back next week for this episode's quote and ways to better love Type 1. Part One Tips for Type 1s: Realize it takes at least 6 months of meditation practice to tell if it's making a positive difference. Practice observing thoughts and not making a judgment about them or ruminating in that critical mindset. Friends that don't judge and “maybe like me more than I like myself” help bring out the secure side. Also getting into a “flow state” where one can lose track of time is helpful to quiet the inner critic. Topics related to this episode:The Road Back to You bookBecoming UsThe Nine Design PodcastJohn Mark Comer on TypologyHeadspace appThe Sacred Enneagram bookProcreate appContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

We continue our conversation on Type 9s, with our own Katie and Mary, and guest Jeremy McQuown. Make sure to listen to part 1 if you haven't yet heard it! You don't want to miss hearing the common traits of Enneagram Type 9. Tips from our Type 9s: Don't interpret a 9s lack of response as not caring. Consider that they are worn out from caring so much for others that they need some downtime to recharge. If you suspect you are parenting a 9, give them opportunities to choose and “impact the things they can impact”. Major Quote: On a heart level with 9s,  there is a longing for peace and harmony and relational connection with people that we're going to engage in a relationship and a situation, whatever it my be, with good intentions. How to show love to 9s: Hold space. See me. Care for my opinions and listen. Focus on what I do, not what I have not done. Helping bring peace to the environment is a loving gesture to a Type 9. Topics related to this episode:Thomas Merton quote from bookBecoming UsJeremy's Counseling for PastorsContact Us:Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

Type 9 is triple the fun!! We talk with spouse of 2-time guest, Sarah McQuown. Jeremy is a pastoral counselor and identifies as an Enneagram Type 9. Since our very own Katie and Mary also identify as dominant in Type 9, we get to hear 3 expressions of this type in our 2-part episode. Join us for Part 1, where we identify primary features and have some real talk about anger. Check in next week for the major tips and quotes from our Type 9 discussion. Resources related to this episode:Pastoral Counseling Services with JeremyBecoming UsSleeping at Last podcast Type 9The Road Back to You podcast on Type 9Contact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

We sit down to discuss our response to our episodes with Types 6-8. We also read some anonymous feedback from those types. Tips: For sure, for types less in touch with emotions, the discipline of daily journal writing forces you to slow down and get in touch with what you're actually feeling. Yoga is also a practice that we recommend for every type. When trying to conceptualize your own type, or someone else's, remember the Enneagram number is not the whole entity of a person. Ian Cron speaks of “shades” of a color, or a “low resolution” picture. Topics Related to this Episode:Morning Pages JournalThat Sound Fun Podcast on Type 8Bessel van der Kolk discusses trauma and yogaSuzanne Stabile on trauma and Enneagram stress numbersEnneagram Institute Levels of Development (or health)1 Corinthians 12:12-31Contact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

To explore Enneagram Type 8, we sit down again with photographer Kelly Topping, from our Dec 2019 Art Episode. She is joined by her best friend, Laurie Stephenson, who is also sister to Leah, our Enneagram Type 4. We learn more about Type 8s, with twice the impact, as both these women identify as this number. Tips from Kelly and Laurie (Type 8s): Enneagram 8s have a dislike and distrust of people behaving in "fake" manner. Underneath an exterior that can be intimidating, these types have a tender heart that desires honest and real connections. Also, if you put a straw in your movie theater popcorn bucket and pump the butter through it while slowly pulling it up to the top of the bucket, you can get butter on every level!!Major Quotes: “Our thing is a battle of the mind, where we have to get in a good place to be successful, or we'll become confrontational- with ourselves and with other people”. How to show love to 8s:Let them have their "moment". Let them vent. Love them in their vulnerability and honesty. Don't tell them how they "should" feel or react at these times. Topics related to this episode: Becoming UsDaring Greatly bookThe Road Back to YouContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

We have another visit with our hospitality expert, Sarah McQuown.  Beth McCord names the Type 7 "The Entertaining Optimist", and we couldn't imagine a better suited guest to give us a glimpse into this joyful number. Sarah shares so well about what gives the unique flavor to this Enneagram type. Tips from Sarah (Type 7): Learning at an early age that people prefer to be around fun, happy people can contribute to a 7 perfecting that outlook and having some difficulty expressing or handling more negative emotions. Major Quotes: I learned at an early age how to please people. I knew that putting on a smile, being cheerful, being kind, being happy was pleasing to people. When I was going through hard times, it wasn't as easy for people to be around me. How to show love to 7s: Be willing to do a fun activity with a 7 that enjoy doing. Be a cheerleader to a 7, in much the same way they are to others. Don't just shoot down a plan, but instead encourage them to write it down and see how they might practically implement it. Really listen to a Type 7. Topics Related to this Episode: Becoming UsSleeping at Last podcast Type 7Contact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

We sit down with Licensed Counselor Kauri Tallant and do a deep dive into Enneagram Type 6 from a personal and professional viewpoint. You don't want to miss the wisdom for the type 6 in all of us that is shared in this episode!Tips from Kauri (Type 6): Try to avoid the Enneagram caricature of classifying anyone with anxiety as a Type 6. Because of the efficient way that many 6s have learned to manage stress, when they look most together, they may be struggling the most. Major Quote: “In a broken, fallen world, anxiety is really helpful to warn us about threats. I don't want to take anything to get rid of my anxiety, I just want it to be calibrated in a way that is helpful to me and others". How to show love to 6s: Ask the 6 specific questions about how they are doing and be willing to provide the time and space to give them a chance to process their answer without feeling rushed. Check in with 6s to make sure they are doing okay. Don't be dismissive of their anxieties and recognize how their anxiety is often related to wanting the best for everyone, and not just about their personal needs. Topics related to this episode: Becoming UsSleeping At Last Podcast Type 6The Complete EnneagramAttachment Theory VideoContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

We discuss our response to the episodes with Types 3, 4 and 5. Highlights from these episodes are explored, as well as varied topics regarding general personal growth. We ponder the difficulties of obtaining anonymous feedback for each number. Mary finds a local piano teacher and provides ALL the details!Resources related to this episode: Suzanne Stabile- Enneagram and TraumaJohn Mark Comer bookTime TimerAnnie F Downs Type 7The Spoon TheoryPossible Enneagram Types of 100 AuthorsLisa Jo Baker as a Type 2 Local Piano Teacher!! Nancy LeBlanc 936-346-3559Wisdom challengeContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

Katie and Hope sit down with Mary's husband, Attorney Matthew Poston, to geek out on Enneagram Type 5. Some of the wide-ranging topics include the ideas of competency, engaging in debate,  and what 8s and 5s have in common. Major Quote: “Why are you associating your 'I' with the thinking portion?”Tip: If a 5 has agreed to do something, they have predetermined they have the resources to do so. Exercise can be a very helpful practice to allow the 5 to engage with their body vs spending so much time in their head. How to show love to 5s: Understand time alone is not a reflection about the status of a relationship, but a need to be alone to process. Give 5s time to process and realize that we enjoy thinking and sometimes want to be left alone to engage in this. Resources related to this episode: Becoming UsRorh teachingThe Complete Enneagram Sleeping at Last Type 5 Song podcastTry Scribd Happy RantContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

We sit down with Leah Stevenson, a childhood friend of Mary's and our Enneagram 4 guest. Leah shares the joys and trials on her journey of becoming a healthier Enneagram 4. We discuss how to best help 4s in personal relationships, from marriage to parenting to friendship. Don't miss this one!Tips from Leah (Type 4): For children experimenting with creative outfits, consider asking them “What are you trying to convey? What feeling do you want people to have when they see you?” Remember that, “Not all melancholy is bad. Sometimes you have to dig the well before the spring rises up”. It is valuable to identify your core values and be real and honest with yourself. Major Quote: “With the right partners, we can do the work in a safe place”.How to show love to 4s: Give some space to allow melancholy or distressed feelings, but then pursue the 4 and listen to them share what is on their heart/mind. Remind them the qualities they currently possess that make them special and valuable to you in your relationship. Resources related to this episode:Becoming UsTypology episode with John Mark ComerSuzanne Stabile on That Sounds Fun podcastSleeping at Last Type 4 Song podcastMade for This podcast discussing the emotion of sadnessContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

Y'all. We are beyond excited to launch Season 2 and our Enneagram series with author Michelle DeRusha who identifies as an Enneagram 3!!! Michelle offers such great insight for life in general and speaks eloquently to the  Type 3 qualities in all of us. Hope and Mary recorded this episode on Oct 17, 2019 and Mary shares the significance of that date. Tips from Michelle (Type 3): Slow down and ask self how present you are in the moment. Ask what you are thinking and feeling right now and explore different opportunities to discover what YOU really like, apart from producing something or being what someone else wants you to be. Major quote: “Once you know that, you can't un-know it. I just couldn't go on pretending”. How to show love to 3s: Read up/learn about Enneagram 3s.  Really take time to listen, give space for a 3 to recognize and change the cycles and be understanding about the work it takes to do so. Connect with Michelle:Her blog post about leaving publishing and being an Enneagram 3InstagramHer latest bookResources Mentioned:Richard Rohr bookThe Artist's WayThe Road Back to YouThe Sacred EnneagramBecoming UsMaybe You Should Talk to SomeoneThe Complete Enneagram Sleeping at Last Type 3 Song podcastTry ScribdContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

To prepare for our opening topic of 2020 and Season Two, we sit down to discuss the Enneagram. We offer a brief description of each Enneagram number and touch on questions about "stress and growth numbers" as well as "wings". We mention several resources where you can find much more expert teachers if this subject interests you. You'll hear what numbers we are and how this impacts our interactions. We hope you'll join us in the new year for a deeper dive into the Enneagram! Resources Mentioned:Chris Huertz bookEnneagram InstituteBeatrice Chestnut bookRichard Rhor videoIan Cron:Book and Podcast Go to Ian's website for a free PDF of what not to do with the EnneagramSuzanne Stabile: Book and PodcastBonus: The quote from a friend of Mary's about 9 with a 1 wing:"The Peacemaker who can tell right from wrong". Contact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

Join us for a special episode of cuts and bloopers from Season One. We retrace the journey of our podcasting adventures and you can hear stories of the evolution of our “podcasting equipment”. Learn the significance of a hangar and pantyhose. With lots of loud laughter and joking, you can revisit with us the cut segments from many episodes of Season One! We're so happy for all who have been along for this ride, and we hope you'll stay with us for Season Two!!Contact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter 

We discuss the episodes released in November and December. Join us as we reflect on guests Katelyn, Tara, Kimberly, and Kelly. We share details about the upcoming season 2, starting in January! Remember to download and share your favorite episodes. Topics Mentioned:Rachel Hollis Rise conferenceJenny Allen podcast on sadnessContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

We sit down with photographer Kelly Topping and she shares her testimony of moving from darkness to light and how this relates to photography. We learn about the Greek word for photography, and how Kelly stopped believing lies about who she was and what she was capable of doing. Kelly discusses the importance of truly loving people. Tips: Photography is about seeing people differently. Comparison is the thief of all joy- it will rob you and put you in depression. Stop believing the lies- break up with them! Related Topics:Local article on KellyKelly's websiteI am Bold Movement blogContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter 

We'd love to have you join us on Thanksgiving as we continue to talk about ways to change our mindset, including a daily habit of gratitude! Kimberly Boyd reveals her morning routine and we each answer an "Empowering" question. Kimberly shares what she learned at the Rise Conference about creating and achieving goals. Tips:  Write 10 goal statements each day, but only focus on achieving one at a time. Write out statements for your day, such as what time you will wake up and in what frame of mind. Be intentional about how and where you are spending your time! Topics Mentioned:Empowerment CardsRachel Hollis podcast:(Make your own daily journal)(Inspirational speaker with no legs)Brenden BurchardBrene Brown on Smart People podcast Time-tracking app Contact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter 

We sit down with Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and owner of Kimberly Boyd Counseling Center (KBCC) to discuss self improvement, positive thinking, and Kimberly's experience at the Rachel Hollis Rise event over the summer. We find out what elephants have to do with women's empowerment and we explore the reasons women can be so judgmental towards other women and ourselves. We discuss Kimberly's 2 "rules" for the counselors she trains. Tips from this Episode:  Know your "why" and your passion (but consider not using the word "why" when questioning others!). Connection with others allows us to improve our perspective of ourselves. A small step is to compliment another woman. The good and the bad can serve as fuel- think about the process of making a pearl. Side note: you can adjust the speed of audio books!Topics Mentioned: KBCC Inspirational speaker without limbsRise ConferenceRachel Hollis book Rachel Hollis documentaryChristian Moore Resilience bookContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

Mary and Hope sit down with Mary Kay Independent Sales Director and single mom (for now!) Tara Lee Duncan and discuss a range of topics. We talk about mental health and running a business as a single mom. There is lots of laughter as we remember the start of these friendships and how we bonded over babies and bookclubs. We name the studio!Tip: It might be that the difficult thing that you're currently walking through is the very thing that will be your story of redemption later down the road. Don't give up on yourself or your vision for your future!Topics Mentioned:Tara's website21 Irrefutable Laws3 KingsThe Road Back to YouPositive Sobriety PodcastContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter 

We sit down with Music Minister Katelyn Glazener to discuss the art of music and how she uses it in her life and in her church service. Katelyn's enjoyment of music is apparent in her conversation.We talk about the well-rounded developmental benefits of music and the sad lack of music teachers these days.  Below are some tips and discussion points from this episode. Points to Ponder:You can take music with you throughout your life. Parents might do well to think if playing an instrument may be more attractive to your child if devices aren't as readily available. Also, consider if devices in general may be making you respond to your family members in an irritated fashion and maybe approach your children regarding this topic in a way that presents you as the parent as struggling with this. If you play an instrument yourself, perhaps you could informally share some of what you know with those you spend time around, especially younger people. If you decide to purchase an instrument, consider talking to someone experienced with that instrument before you make your purchase!Topics Mentioned:Cornerstone ChurchHappy Rant podcastPositive Sobriety podcast about brain and musicMr. Holland's OpusContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

Buckle up, and prepare for a "live" episode where the "studio" is in action! Road noise and all, Mary and Katie take a call from Hope to reflect upon October guests! We discuss all the things we loved about the episodes with Sarah, Ella and Paul. If you ever feel nostalgic for road trip conversations, you'll feel right at home listening to this episode! Topics Mentioned:Russell Brand PodcastContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter 

We have a conversation with Hope's brother Paul about the health and structure of trees. The similarities to the health and structure of relationships is pretty astonishing! Paul gives helpful tips all throughout and links below will take you to sites for more information about trees and how to hire a professional to address your tree concerns. Tip from Paul: “A good arborist should be able to hear your concerns/goals for your trees or property and make recommendations, explaining the reasoning behind them. Any Joe Schmoe can give you a price to ‘take off some limbs' or ‘remove that tree'". Resource and topic links:The dWelling Music EventHire a local arboristPaul's video with hiring tipsPruning educationTree termsContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter 

We talk to RN and mom "Ella" Presnull about her journey of a high risk delivery and birth of her daughter who was born with special needs. Break out your tissue box as we get real about the struggles and joys of parenting events that turn out differently than we expect! Ella's tips for being a good parent and a good friend are so helpful!Tips from this episode: Separate your parent role from your professional role. Especially if you work in a medical profession, it can change the approach of the providers if you try to act in your professional capacity vs your parental one. Consider whether your parenting choices are based on wanting to be a good parent or coming from a place of fear and guilt. If you have a NICU baby, trust the nurses and go home and take a break to take care of yourself and your other family members. Consider asking good friends to do a relief sit-in for you. Being thankful and grateful can change your perspective even when your circumstances have not changed. Be sensitive to the fact that making a big deal on social media about milestones your child has reached might be hurtful to others who have children who struggle to reach milestones. Try to love your child well and enjoy them where they are regardless of the milestones they may or not be reaching. Make your “have to” your “get to”. How to support your friends with special needs children: Be present and engaged. Find out what works for your special needs family, and try to provide that. Don't be afraid to ask questions, and don't be afraid to be a part of their lives, because you're wanted and they need you. Topics Mentioned: Music Fest at The dWellingContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter

We reflect back on our episodes with Hope's brother, Nathan, and Katie's daughter, Isabel. We discuss the similarities in their experiences with school and their adult responses to how their moms dealt with them. The vehicular studio shows up in new and interesting ways!Tips from this R&R: Keep showing grace and love to your child. Don't give up on your child and try to get their perspective as much as possible. Resource cited: The JoyCastThe Daniel DilemmaContact Us!!Counseling with HopeEmail: feedback@nhnlc.comInstagram Twitter