The Renewal Session- Spiritual Growth, Identity in Christ, Renewing of the Mind, Mother and Daughter Relationship, Christian

Gaslighting has become a buzzword to describe when others make you feel crazy or make you question your reality. But did you know that not only can others gaslight us but we can gaslight ourselves.  In today's episode, Mary Ann and Katie are going to talk about 10 Ways We Can Self-Gaslight. You won't want to miss this one. #therenewalsession #selfgaslighting #motherdaughterpodcast #gaslighting  

In today's episode Mary Ann and Katie address how to navigate difficult conversations by unpacking a recent conversation that they had about a difficult time in Katie's life surrounding calling off her wedding using a therapeutic technique called DEARMAN from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Listen to how this mother-daughter team tackle the timing, technique and tender moments of that time in both of their lives. #navigatehardconversations #motherdaughterpodcast #callingoffawedding #DEARMAN #DBT  

This week's episode is a Co-Host pick.  Mother-Daughter hosts Mary Ann and Katie talk about the challenges of setting boundaries with parents, navigating the conversations, and deciding what type of boundaries need to be set between adult children and their parents.

Are you tired of small talk?  Do you wish to have deeper relationships?  So many people feel like I just want a REAL friend. Someone that encourages them, is willing to be vulnerable, and is trustworthy, but does not know how to get.  Well, today's episode is all about how to move from small talk to deeper more meaningful conversations.  Join Mary Ann and Katie as they share tips, and experiences with how to create those more meaningful relationships.

On today's episode Mary Ann and Katie will talk about the Secrets to making Deep and Meaningful Connections.   We are all looking for True Connection built on Authenticity, Respect, and Trust but don't always know how to do that. That is the focus of this week's episode.  So let's dive into the how-to of building the relationship you want!

Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall? This is the episode you have been waiting for.  Mary Ann and Katie host other family members in this week's episode where they talk about the family communication style, make fun of each other and share traditions that mean the most to them.  You are not going to want to miss this chance to be a FLY on the wall #therenewalsession #therapy #familytherapy #familydynamics 

On this week's episode, Katie and I decided to have a little fun and ask each other questions and we recorded it just for you. #motherdaughterpodcast #therenewalsession #personalvalues

We all have a primary way we create connections with others.  Is your Secure, Anxious, Avoidant or Disorganized? If you want to know how you connect and how to create Secure Attachments with the people in your lives this is an episode you don't want to miss  #attachmenttheory #therenewalsession #christiantherapy 

Do you try to manage how people see you? Do you try to conform to others' expectations in order to gain approval? Most people do it in one way or another. Today's Episode unpacks the Seven Ways we can try to control people's impressions of us. Which of the Seven do you do? #therenewalsession #impressionmanagement #christiantherapy #beyourself

This Term is EVERYWHERE right now!!! and just like most terms we throw them around not understanding how to protect ourselves against it or stop doing it to other people. This episode is all about identifying when you are being GASLIT or maybe when you are GASLIGHTHER yourself. Don't miss this! #therenewalsession #gaslighting101 #gaslighting #christiantherapypodcast #christiantherapy #motherdaughterpodcast

The newest episode of the Renewal Session is coming out and if you struggle with fear and anxiety this one is for you. I think we have all heard about Fight,Flight and Freeze as common Stress responses BUT have you heard of Fawn Well, you don't want to miss this episode where Mary Ann and Katie discuss the Four Common fear responses.#fightflightfreezefawnflop #therenewalsession  

How to Apologize seems like a subject that everyone understands and does easily.  In this episode we talk about aspects of an apology and the myths that we can easily believe and realities that affect a sincere apology's success.  

On this week's episode, Mary Ann and Katie talk about Radical Acceptance.  They unpack what Radical Acceptance is? Signs you are struggling with accepting things as they are and how to process your circumstances so that you can come to a place of acceptance 

I don't know about you but I thought there was just one type of perfectionism but I WAS WRONG !!! On Today's episode of The Renewal Session. Katie and I talk about 3 Different Types of Perfectionism and the different attributes of each one.  You get to decide, do I struggle with one or all of them on some level.  I know I do. Tune in and discover what type of Perfectionist you are !

As we concluded our series on identifying unsafe people, we will talking about the interpersonal traits on unsafe people.  

In today's episode, we will talking about how to identify common personality traits of unsafe people.  You won't want to miss this one

We all know what it is like to be hurt by friends, family and even strangers.  In Today's episode, we will be finishing our Two Part Series on The Relational Masks we wear to protect ourselves from being hurt again or being overly vulnerable.

We all have suffered hurt at some point in our lives and often we will protect ourselves from future hurt by wearing on a relational mask.  In today's episode we will be talking about 3 of the types of Relational masks that people put on as barriers to hurt.  Tune in and see if you wear one.

Today's episode is Part Two of How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs.  We will examine the connection between our limiting beliefs and the messages we received in our families of origins and the challenges that presents.  Katie and I will look at how this issue has effected our relationship and how we have navigated the patterns of communication that can contribute to those limiting beliefs.  Mother and Daughter Real Tallk

On today's episode, Katie and I are talking about how to identify Limiting Beliefs, where they come from and how to overcome them.  

Katie and I are excited to be back and ready to dive into 2022.  On today's episode we will be talking about the path to becoming your true self and I share some excerpts from my own journals over the years.  Let's shake off 2021 and start fresh and new in 2022

On this week's episode Katie and I will tackle Characteristics of Bad Communication and why we get stuck in bad communication patterns.  We are loving sharing with you the insights from Dr David Burns book "The Feeling Good Handbook"  

On this week's episode Katie and I will be talking about the Ten Reasons why it is hard to express your feelings.  Dr. David Burns book The Feeling Good Handbook is the source for this weeks conversation and we are excited to talk about the challenges that we all face when trying to express our emotions 

In this weeks episode, Katie and I discuss Living Buddha, Living Christ and the power of a person's story to generate compassion and Love 

On this week's episode I have invited my friend Courtney Gill to the show to discuss one of our favorite quotes from Living Buddha, Living Christ

In this short Pop In episode, I will be talking about the book Holy Noticing by Charles Stone.  I will be sharing my thoughts on the power in living a mindful life and how it can change how you grow in your faith

On this week's episode we are talking about the power of compassion, celebrating other spiritual traditions and how they can deepen our walk with Christ.  We will explore the work of Thich Nhat Hanh's Living Buddha, Living Christ.  You won't want to miss this episode 

This week's episode is the Part Two to 10 forms of Cognitive Distortions.  Understanding our Negative thought patterns is just the first step in the process. The second step is how to deal with these negative thoughts.  That is what we will be talking about on this weeks episode. Ten Ways to Combat Negative Thinking 

We all have negative thought patterns but did you know that there are ten primary ones.  In today's episode Katie and I will be unpacking the 10 Most Common Negative Thinking patterns

This week's episode Katie and I talk about the nuanced differences between being needy, co-dependent and having bad boundaries.  It is subtle but there is a difference. We will be talking about personal boundaries and how to maintain them.   #christianmentalhealth #boundaries #codependent #therenewalsession #christianinspiration #womenoffaith#therapy #christiancounseling #christiantherapy

Do you ever feel like you can't take one more thing? Well, you are not alone. On today's episode, we will be looking at seven common signs of emotional burnout and what are the five things we need to consider when we are trying to figure out how to regroup and feel more control over our lives.    

This Weeks Episode Katie and I are talking about The Renewal Session Book Club pick Winning the War In your Mind By Pastor Craig Groeschel and the therapy thoughts on Renewing your Mind.   

This weeks episode of The Renewal Session Katie and I are talking about 5 Types of Coping Strategies and what are their benefits to your mental health.   Coping Strategies to help you deal with trauma, mental health and relationships 

Exciting News Katie is Back on today's episode!  In this weeks episode Katie and I talk about the difference between Worry (stress) and Anxiety.  In today's culture we use these words interchangeably but there is a real difference.  We cover the definition of both and the strategies for dealing with the impact on them on our lives.     You will want to listen to this episode and find out which one I struggle with.

What is Killing your Spiritual Growth? This episode is organic and a unscripted conversation between my daughter Katie and myself about the challenges she faces with her spiritual growth. One of my favorite things is getting my adult children to share the challenges they face and learning from them. I can't wait to share with you this real conversation #spiritualgrowth #therenewalsession #whatmydaughterthinks #faith#uniquelymade   Like and Subscribe to make sure that you don't miss an episode

What is Killing your Spiritual growth?  Wow Killing feels strong. How about we go with What is stopping your spiritual growth?   In this week's episode you will hear me share some of the reasons that I have stopped my spiritual growth and how I am addressing that in my life.  This topic is a two part series.  In the next episode you will an impromptu conversation between myself and my daughter Katie about how she deals with this in her own life.  Can't wait for you to share over on the FB page The Renewal Session ways in which you stop your spiritual growth and the ways that you are working out this issue in your life 

Have you ever noticed that people use the word Jealous to describe what is really Envy?  So, what is the difference?  How we discern the difference, what do we do with the feelings and how can we overcome the feeling in a Godly way?  That is what this week's episode is all about.        

Last episode I taught on the Seven Most Common Inner Critics and the power they have over our inner dialogues. In this week's episode I am sharing an unedited, real conversation between myself and Melissa Gilmore about her primary inner critic and the ways in which she has dealt with the issue of perfectionism.   If you want to know more about your inner critics head on over to THE RENEWAL SESSION on FB to take the Inner Critic Assessment to learn more

" In Case you haven't noticed, you have a mental dialogue going on inside your head that never stops.  It just keeps going and going."- The Untethered Soul by Michael A Singer  In this weeks episode I talk about the seven most common inner critics and the messages that they send.  Dr Jay Earley and Bonnie Weiss LCSW have narrowed down the inner critical voices into these seven types and if we can begin to pay attention to the messages of these negative dialogues we can begin to renew our thinking and heal from trauma and past hurts.   Becoming aware of these critics allows us the ability to bring those things to prayer and ask for God's guidance and healing so that Satan  doesn't multiply the message and guide us to strongholds and sin. So let's get busy paying attention so that we can break free!!!

When God says....I know how to best use you This week my special guest is Courtney Gill, friend, pastor and violinist How do you spot God's gifts and purpose for your life?  Today's episode is all about when you think God's purpose for your life is one thing and life takes a very different path.  Courtney shares her journey from violinist to pastor.  She discusses how God had used her love for music to care for his people and share his word to those around.  Openly she tells of God's "clues" in the search for  her purpose  and how she is still listening for his direction with each new season of life.  Together we talk about the journey toward deepening our faith and healing past wounds to align ourselves with God's will You don't want to miss this episode!    Instagram: @therenewalsession FB: The Renewal Session      

Relationships can be complicated and sometimes it is hard to figure out if there are unhealthy or toxic.  On today's episode I am talking about the Red Flags in relationships and the effect that they have on our lives.  RED FLAGS look like Competition, Jealousy, Lying, only reach out when they need things.    So tune in to learn about how to discern healthy or unhealthy relationships.  Tips and tools to handle these red flags 

Are you tired of wondering what you were created for? What your true identity is? Do you feel frustrated and stuck? Feel like everyone is passing you by while you wonder where to get started? Are you struggling with fitting into the perfect Christian mold? Do you wonder if there's more to your spiritual growth that you're missing? Then you're in the right place. I'm Mary Ann Griffith and after 15 years being a licensed counselor I realized there was a need to partner therapy with faith. To explore new and unique ways to uncover who you truly are!  I'm all about helping people Refine their purpose, Redefine their relationships and Renew their minds. I believe that we can deepen our walk with God and allow him to guide us on our journey while understanding how he created us. If you're ready to become the change-maker in your life, deepen your relationships, and walk in your God-crafted calling, this is the podcast for you! You are perfectly and wonderfully made, it's time to stand in your truth   Learn: www.therenewalsession.com Connect: info@therenewalsession.com Community: BIT.LY/THERENEWALSESSION FB Groups: The Renewal Session and The Renewal Session Book Club Instagram: @therenewalsession