Podcasts about anxiety elephants

Greg Davis welcomes back author and speaker Caris Snider to discuss her latest book "Anxiety Elephants for Teens" and the general topic of anxiety. She also shares her powerful testimony and about her ministry.

One thing I love about author, speaker and life coach Caris Snider is her heart for God and her message on how to overcome anxiety with the Word of God! I guess that's really two things! This week, Caris gives us practical steps that we can take in order to not just deal with anxiety and depression, but overcome them once and for all! Ladies, there is hope! There is freedom!!Be sure to check out Caris Snider's new Devotional for Teens! This is a must-have book for everyone ages 13 through 18!Here's a little sneak peek below:From "Anxiety Elephants for Teens: a 90-Day Devotional:"Anxiety is more prevalent now in the lives of teens than ever before.As the world has become more confusing, and the pressures are on the next generation for a host of anxiety-inducing issues, teenagers may find themselves crippled under the weight of their fears. Nevertheless, Scripture has something to say about the mental health issues our teens face. Anxiety expert Caris Snider will walk readers through how to manage their symptoms and trust in God through this ninety-day devotional.Caris's relatable prose and kind voice will ease readers through their daily struggles as they see God's providential hand in their lives.As teens face an unprecedented world, ensure they are equipped with this guide on tackling their fears…and embracing the future God has paved for them.Anxiety Elephants for Teens: A 90-Day DevotionalAvailable March 5, 2024!  Pre-Order Your Copy Now:Amazon     Barnes & Noble     Christianbook   End Game PressThe Beautiful Movement now has the March box available for pre-sale! Grab your box before they sell out! The theme is “He is Risen,” a box to prepare your hearts for Easter! You don't want to miss this one! Go to www.jointhebeautifulmovement.com to sign up! Use discount code: uncommonteen for 15% OFF your 1st box! Ladies, we have had challenges recently with the UncommonTEEN App and you all haven't been able to ask your questions for our Ask Me Anything podcast episodes...so to make that easier for you, we added a brand new RED button at the top of the UncommonTEEN website that says, "Ask Me Anything!" If you want to submit your questions for upcoming Ask Me Anything episodes, be sure to head on over to UncommonTEEN.com and ask your questions there! Connect with Us!Website: UncommonTEEN.comInstagram: @uncommon.teenUncommonTEEN Live Conference: UncommonTEENlive.com

Caris Snider is the author of Anxiety Elephants 31 Day Devotional, a devotion specifically written for tween boys and another for tween girls, as well as the picture book, There's an Elephant on My Chest. When not writing, Caris speaks in schools to students on coping skills for anxiety and trains teachers on how to help children with anxiety. She is sharing hard-won insight from her own journey and resources to help you walk this journey from anxiousness to peace with the young hearts in your circle. Today, we're talking about: How do we help our kids identify and overcome anxiety? Symptoms of anxiety in tweens (ages 8-12) and practical tools for guardians to enter into this space with them with confidence and empathy Equipping early childhood kids (ages 4-8) with images and age-appropriate words to explain their anxious feelings as well as next steps and safe people to talk to about it C A N D A C E  C O F E R author + speaker ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠youtube⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠facebook

Author, speaker, life coach, Caris Snider talks today about how she struggled with anxiety and depression and how that's not a bad thing, it's just a thing that can be progressed through with the help of community, the truths of God's Word and presence, and possibly a  coach and/or therapist. Overwhelmed with all the things a mom faces, she began a little podcast that's become a big one called "Car Line Mom" - what we think about while we're in all the lines waiting with our kids or for our kids. Her latest book, by the same title is available today: Car Line Mom: 100 Days of Encouragement for the Mama Who Gets Everyone Everywhere.   Some gems from today's podcast: When negative thoughts come in, don't let them stay! No matter how we struggle as moms, we are never alone.  No one in the Bible did their journey alone; ask God for a friend to journey with you as a mom. I learned through my own feelings of inadequacy and living an over-committed life that it's okay to say "no" and create healthy margins A coach helps us Zoom Out on your life map to see how we can get where we want to go. Jesus was a our model even in negative feelings so we don't need to be afraid to have them. We don't need to be afraid to talk about faith and mental health. As mom's we feel like we can't fail which adds chaos and "overwhelm" to our lives.  We need to live from the overflow of God's presence. He promises peace; we need to live in and from that peace. CARIS SNIDER loves to share the hope of God through speaking, writing, coaching, and leading worship. She is the author of “Anxiety Elephants: 31 Day Devotional” and “Anxiety Elephants: 90 Day Devotional for Tween Boys and Girls.” From her own personal experience, she helps women in their journey of overcoming depression, anxiety, fear, and shame. Caris lives with her husband, Brandon, and two daughters in Cullman, Alabama. A word from Caris: I am so glad that you have found your way here. You see, I know what it is like to be shackled in guilt and shame, feeling hopeLESS and purposeLESS. BUT, I also know the freedom of those shackles being broken and beginning to live a life FULLfilled. I have my good days and I have my bad days. I have had some pretty dark days as well. I don't know what type of day you are having, but just know that many of us have been where you are, and there is hope to make it out. Find free resources HERE. Follow her instagram to learn more: @carissnider And her website is carissnider.com    

Join me as I chat with Caris Snider, author of Car Line Mom Devotional.  Caris's bio:  CARIS SNIDER loves to share the hope of God through speaking, writing, coaching, and leading worship. She is the author of “Anxiety Elephants: 31 Day Devotional” and “Anxiety Elephants: 90 Day Devotional for Tween Boys and Girls.” From her own personal experience, she helps women in their journey of overcoming depression, anxiety, fear, and shame. Caris lives with her husband, Brandon, and two daughters in Cullman, Alabama. You've got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama! Links: (This may contain some affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using these links. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.) Free Consult Call Facebook Group Carissnider.com instagram.com/carissnider Car Line Mom Devotional Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast is a ministry of CreatedtoPlay.com. For more resources, tips, devotions, and tools check us out online: https://createdtoplay.com . Freebies for you: Want to work with me? Sign up for a 15-minute free coaching call: https://createdtoplay.com/free-coaching Free Bible Study on 3 Traits of God to Guide Your Discipline: https://createdtoplay.com/freebiblestudy Join my free 5-day Bible Play Challenge:  https://createdtoplay.com/challenge Get 17 fun, free kid's blessings for meals: https://createdtoplay.com/kids-blessings Even though I'm an introvert, I'm social!  Let's connect! Instagram: https://instagram.com/createdtoplay Facebook: https://facebook.com/created2play Twitter: https://twitter.com/createdtoplay Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/createdtoplay Are you looking for a speaker for your next women's, parenting, family, or Children's Ministry event? I'm now booking for 2023. I'm available for virtual and live conferences, brunches, MOPS meetings, retreats, trainings, and more. More details and sample video here: createdtoplay.com/speaking Did you enjoy the show? Subscribe and leave me a 5-star review on Apple Music and make me giddy. Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joy-wendling/message

Start your day with Dawn and Steve as they share a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about how our sin impacts the lives of others. Joel Rosenberg also joins the conversation to provide an update on Israel. Joel is a New York Times bestselling author of 17 novels and 5 nonfiction books with 5 million copies in print. He is the host and executive producer of THE ROSENBERG REPORT, the only weekly, prime-time news and commentary show about Israel on any American news channel. To wrap up this first hour, Caris Snider will encourage moms with her new book Car Line Mom Devotional: 100 Days of Encouragement for the Mama Who Gets Everybody Everywhere. Caris loves to share the hope of God through speaking, writing, coaching, and leading worship. She is the author of Anxiety Elephants: 31 Day Devotional and Anxiety Elephants: 90 Day Devotional for Tween Boys and Girls. From her own personal experience, she helps women in their journey of overcoming depression, anxiety, fear, and shame. Caris lives with her husband, Brandon, and two daughters in Cullman, Alabama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caris Snider loves to share the hope of God through speaking, writing, coaching, and leading worship. She’s the author of Anxiety Elephants: 31 Day Devotional and Anxiety Elephants: 90 Day Devotional for Tween Boys and Girls. From her own personal experience, she helps women in their journey of overcoming depression, anxiety, fear, and shame. She joins us to talk about her newest book Car Line Mom Devotional: 100 Days of Encouragement for the Mama Who Gets Everybody Everywhere. Caris knows what it is to live with the expectation of being the perfect mom. She’s been harassed by the “should bully.” And she’s allowed comparison to steal her joy. She’s found comfort, healing, and peace in the person of Jesus. Hear her words of hard-won, real-life encouragement for you and me. Also, Perry shares, “I’ve learned to confess my sins to trusted friends because I was so miserable in isolation.” There’s healing in confessing to one another. We all long for our kids and grandkids to love and follow Jesus. Shawna shares a story about how faith was taught and caught in her family. Last, do you know why you’re here, on this planet, at this moment in time? Our God purpose is massive.Support the show: https://give.moodyradio.org/fall-share?v=def&appeal=MRWM&_gl=1%2a142i9we%2a_ga%2aNTE4MTE5MmUtY2U1Yy00YmQ3LWU4MmUtNjEwYTQ5YzAyODRj%2a_ga_4WH1937046%2aMTY5NTExODEwMS4yOTkuMC4xNjk1MTE4MTAxLjYwLjAuMA..&_ga=2.197426156.215784306.1695059984-1182841406.166859587See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you the master of wearing a mask?  The one you put on to hide what's really going on…the one who responds with “I'm great, how are you?” Or “we're good, you?”. However, deep down that's not what you are really thinking and feeling…living in that artificial world isn't too comforting.  So many long for authenticity but like with Caris, struggle to make their way to that point. Listen into today's episode to hear Caris share her tough moments of doubting her purpose and finding herself feeling breathless.  She describes her anxiety as if feeling like an elephant was on her chest. Caris is super transparent in sharing that before she was diagnosed and battled on her own, she was someone who believed anxiety and depression was not real. She starved her anxiety to the point of numbing the pain. Caris pulled away from everything she possibly could in order to keep hiding from her true pain. When the darkest moments came, she felt like a burden to everyone. Please listen in to hear how God pulled her from the trenches and how He has used this in her life for His Glory! Our guest this week, Caris Snider, is a Christian Communicator who shares the hope of God as a speaker, writer, certified life coach, and podcaster on her weekly show, Car Line Conversations. She is the author of Anxiety Elephants 31 Day Devotional and Anxiety Elephants 90 Day Devotional for Tween Boys and Girls. She has two new books that have just released. A Children's Picture Book, There's an Elephant on My Chest, and a book for moms titled, Car Line Mom Devotional. She shares personal experiences of overcoming depression, anxiety, fear, and shame. Caris desires to help people of all generations see their value and worth through the eyes of the Lord to grow in their faith and mental health. Caris offers inspiration to those who feel purposeless to discover their God-given calling no one else can accomplish. Caris lives with her husband, Brandon, and two daughters in Alabama.  For more information about Caris, her ministry, books, or speaking, go to: https://www.carissnider.com/ Caris Snider website Link to all her books: Books Follow Caris on Instagram   Sunlighten Sauna:  Save Up to $600      Join our community on Facebook and connect with us on Instagram!  Write an apple review and YOUR review could be read on our next episode!  Hosted by Tori Shirah and Tracy Stine Contact us ➡️ UnlikelyJoCo@gmail.com    

On this weeks episode we discuss...how to be still, how to overcome the "should bully," and how being still is an action and a choice. Caris Snider is an author of 5 books. CARIS SNIDER loves to share the hope of God through speaking, writing, coaching, and leading worship. She is the author of “Anxiety Elephants: 31 Day Devotional” and “Anxiety Elephants: 90 Day Devotional for Tween Boys and Girls.” From her own personalexperience, she helps women in their journey of overcoming depression, anxiety, fear, and shame. Caris lives with her husband, Brandon, and two daughters in Cullman, Alabama.

Have you ever wondered how you can deal with anxiety and depression? In this episode, Camille welcomes Caris Snider, the author of Anxiety Elephants and has built a business helping others deal with anxiety.Caris shares her personal experience of dealing with anxiety and depression and the tools she used to overcome them. She gives her advice on the different techniques that you can use to handle your anxious thoughts, as well as manage your children's anxieties across different age ranges.If you're interested in learning about how you can break down those anxious thoughts, tune into this episode so that you too can find peace in your work and family.Resources: Interested in becoming a virtual assistant? Join the 60 Days to VA Course:www.camillewalker.co/VAAccess the 5-day email sequence to help you discover your purpose: www.callmeceopodcast.comPurchase Caris Snider's books at: www.amazon.com/stores/author/B082PKGB7PConnect with Caris Snider:Follow Caris on Instagram: www.instagram.com/carissniderFollow Caris on Facebook: www.facebook.com/conversationswithcarisVisit her website at: www.carissnider.com/Connect with Camille Walker:Follow Camille on Instagram: www.instagram.com/CamilleWalker.coFollow Call Me CEO on Instagram: www.instagram.com/callmeceopodcast

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I'm joined by my friend, Caris Snider, whose new book is being released this week titled, “There's an Elephant on my Chest.” In keeping with that theme, today she and I are talking about how dads can conquer anxiety elephants with their tween girls. If you have a daughter who deals with anxiety, this is one you definitely want to hear!

Kid Rescue Our children need our help as they are growing up with many more stressors than their parents. With Gods help kids can navigate the trials of life, with Caris Snider, on THE CURE with Aimee Cabo. Caris Snider is a Christian communicator, who shares the hope of God through writing, speaking and leading worship. Her latest book is Anxiety Elephants 31 days devotional helps children deal with anxiety. carissnider.com Aimee Cabo is the host of THE CURE with Aimee Cabo, on Sirius XM Channel 131, a Christian writer and a speaker. Godisthecure.com #Godisthecure #ChristianWriter #Abuse #ChristianPodcast #Growth

Kid Rescue Our children need our help as they are growing up with many more stressors than their parents. With Gods help kids can navigate the trials of life, with Caris Snider, on THE CURE with Aimee Cabo. Caris Snider is a Christian communicator, who shares the hope of God through writing, speaking and leading worship. Her latest book is Anxiety Elephants 31 days devotional helps children deal with anxiety. carissnider.com Aimee Cabo is the host of THE CURE with Aimee Cabo, on Sirius XM Channel 131, a Christian writer and a speaker. Godisthecure.com #Godisthecure #ChristianWriter #Abuse #ChristianPodcast #Growth

This week I speak with Caris Snider. She is a Christian Communicator who shares the hope of God through speaking, writing, coaching, and podcasting. Caris is the author of Anxiety Elephants 31 Day Devotional and Anxiety Elephants 90 Day Devotional for Tween Boys and Girls. She has two new books coming out in 2023: A children's picture book, There's An Elephant on My Chest (July 2023), and a devotional for moms, Car Line Mom Devotional (Aug. 2023). Caris shares from personal experiences of overcoming depression, anxiety, fear, and shame and she desires to help people of all generations see their value and worth through the eyes of the Lord to grow in their faith and mental health. Caris offers inspiration to those who feel purposeless to discover their God-given calling. We take a look at her childhood up to the present and find a beautiful thread of God working powerfully in her life. Anxiety is at an all-time high in our society and we need the vulnerable faith-based encouragement and resources Caris has to offer! You won't want to miss this inspiring episode!Websites and Social Media:www.carissnider.comwww.carlinemom.comwww.anxietyelephants.comInstagram: www.instragram.com/carissniderFacebook: www.facebook.com/carissniderYouTube: www.youtube.com/carissniderPodcast: Car Line Conversations https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/car-line-conversations/id1640733333*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa 

Have you struggled with anxiety or know someone who has? Then you're in the right place today because we're talking all about stomping out anxiety with God's truth. My guest this week is Caris Snider, author of Anxiety Elephants: 31-Day Devotional to Help Stomp Out Your Anxiety, and Anxiety Elephants for Tween Boys and Tween Girls. So listen in with a friend and please share this important episode. I know what Caris shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you! Favorite Quotes from Stomping Out Anxiety with God's Truth "... the truth is--I was a master of the mask--no one saw what was truly going on behind that ..." " ... but in that moment it was like God said, 'Look up--look up' and when I looked up, those lies that I was gonna be alone, that I was gonna be rejected were proven false." --Caris Snider Connect with Caris and learn more about stomping out anxiety with God's truth ... You can connect with Caris at carissnider.com and find her amazing books, social media links, her speaking info, her Anxiety Elephants Deep Dive Course, and more! More about Caris ... Caris Snider Caris Snider is a Christian Communicator who shares the hope of God through writing, speaking, and leading worship. Her desire is to help women everywhere of all ages discover their value and worth. Through sharing her personal testimony, Caris wants them to encounter freedom to no longer hide behind a mask. She's been married to her husband, Brandon Snider, since April 2004, and they have two beautiful daughters. Zoe and Allye Grace.  Love Fierce Calling? If you love Fierce Calling, please leave a rating and review on Podchaser or wherever you are listening to this podcast. And... Do you need a speaker for your next women's event? Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let's talk about me speaking at your next women's event... I love speaking God's truth into the lives of women! Free Gifts for You... Grab one of my free downloads by scrolling down to the bottom of the page! Love & God's Perfect Peace to You! Doris

Caris Snider and Amber discuss her experience with anxiety and how she is learning to shine light in the darkness for adults, tweens, teens and children through her devotional Anxiety Elephants. Questions Discussed During Battling Anxiety: Share a little of your early faith journey with us. When did you begin walking with Jesus? I don't know the details of your story, but what I do know sounds eerily familiar. While mine was crying uncontrollably on the floor while my 3 year old and newborn played nearby, yours was an anxiety attack while your daughter played nearby. Take us back to that time in your life and share what life was like and how you were coping. In addition to panic attacks, you were not eating due to the anxiety and fear, which is often a symptom of anxiety far less talked about. Will you speak to that symptom and your experience? What drove you to finally seek help and whose help did you seek? Seeking the help of a doctor and counselor are becoming less stigmatized, but as followers of Jesus we can still believe lies like, "I must not have enough faith" and "If I pray, this will go away." Did you believe those lies or others and how did you overcome them? You talk a lot about the freedom that comes from speaking openly about your experience vs. hiding and I 100% agree. It is another tool we have to fight against anxiety and depression. Not constantly bemoaning our illness, but shining light into the darkness, so others can pray and encourage. How has speaking openly about your journey with anxiety brought freedom? You've written Anxiety Elephants: A 31 day devotional to help stomp out your anxiety and now have a 90 day tween version for both girls and boys. Share a bit about your journey of writing the devotional and how you've seen God use your experience for good. If someone purchases your book, what can they expect? SHOW NOTES cont. Resources Mentioned: Book: Anxiety Elephants: 31 Day Devotional to Help Stomp Out Your Anxiety by Caris Snider Book: Anxiety Elephants for Tween Girls: 90 Day Devotional Book: Anxiety Elephants for Tween Boys: 90 Day Devotional  Related Episodes: 63: Mazi Robinson | Managing Anxiety in the Unknown 166: Lori Wildenberg | Helping Children with Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation 171: Nicole Zasowski | Courage to Celebrate Come be a part of the Grace Enough Gang Follow Grace Enough: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Become a Grace Enough supporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All right ladies, this week we have special guest Caris Snider…Caris Snider is a Christian speaker, author, podcaster, and certified life coach. She is the author of Anxiety Elephants 90 Day Devotional for Tween Boys and Girls. She shares from personal experiences of overcoming depression, anxiety, fear, and shame. Caris desires to help people of all generations see their value and worth through the eyes of the Lord to grow in their faith and mental health. She offers inspiration to those who feel purposeless to discover their God-given calling no one else can accomplish.  And let me tell you, this was such a life-changing conversation on the subject of anxiety and mental health that we had to make it into two parts. This week on part 1, Caris shares her story about how she dealt with anxiety and depression at as early as 6 years old. She wants you to know that you're not alone and gives some practical advice on something you can do starting today to help you take steps in the right direction.If you're not dealing with anxiety or depression, chances are you know someone who is. Share this episode with them. It could honestly change their life!Then be sure to tune into next week's episode as Caris shares tools that are what she used in order to take her from a place of extreme depression to a place of freedom! Both of these episodes have the ability to transform your life. Connect with Us!Website: UncommonTEEN.comInstagram: @uncommon.teenUncommonTEEN App: UncommonTEENapp.comJoin us LIVE on Instagram on Friday evenings at 9pm Central for a Live Q&A with Coach Jamie!

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today's episode I am joined by Caris Snider. Caris is a Christian Communicator who shares the hope of God through speaking, and leading worship. She is the recent author of Anxiety Elephants 31 Day Devotional.  Her passion for the Lord comes through as she shares from her experiences of overcoming depression and anxiety. Her desire is to help women of all ages with their faith and mental health journey. In this episode, Somer and Caris discuss anxiety and the toll it is taking on our kids. Children even in fifth grade are confessing to struggle with anxiety, and as parents we have to face it with them. Our children live in a world after a life-changing pandemic, being forced into isolation and fear of an invisisble virus, now growing fears of "World War III" with the Ukrainian war, and prevelant social media exposure. Not to mention the other life struggles teens may face like "Should I go to college?"  "Can I afford college" and "What am I going to do with my life, what major or job should I get?" On top of it all, new life changes like dating, learning how to drive, the list goes on... our teens and tweens are dealing with plenty of stress and uncertain futures. How do we help them through it?  Caris walks us through Scripture, the practical advice God gives us in the Bible for dealing with anxiety, the scientific explanations for what anxiety is and what it does with our brain chemistry, and the best thing you can do as a parent to help prepare your child for this world.  Thank you for being here today. Now, let's dive into the conversation!  You can connect with Caris Snider through Instagram, and her webste.  You can also order her new book!    FAVORITE TAKE-AWAYS Our tweens and teens are experiencing a lot of uncertainty in their lives, witnessing the pandemic, now the Ukrainian war, people talking about "World War III", inflation, election season, etc. On top of it all, they're experiencing interpersonal drama with friends, romantic interests, teachers, coaches, and having new learning experiences like driving and wondering about college. There is a lot of stress.    Symptoms of Anxiety to look out for in your child: -Stomach aches -Raised heart rate  -Heavy chest, chest aches -Difficulty verbalizing  -Unregulated emotions, i.e. crying easily, anger    Things which can trigger anxiety: -Lack of sleep -Caffiene (energy drinks, coffee, etc)  -Upcoming tests   It is important to create safe spaces for our kids, places where they can talk about their struggles and not feel judged or condemned. Conversation is critical.    "Need to know basis" what a fourteen year old knows doesn't necessarily need to be what a ten year old child knows. Have appropriate conversations with age levels, but also not be afraid of going into tough topics, like body changes. We have to talk with our kids before the World does.    There is a difference between boys and girls, but boys still need our attention and conversations--maybe just in a different way.    REMEMBER The Bible is full of coping mechanisms--God knows we deal with anxiety.  Scripture talks about breathing, a tool to calm our bodies. Scripture talks about grateful hearts, and science has shown gratitude repels anxiety. Scripture talks about a peace beyond understanding when we come to Jesus.    You're doing a better job than you think.    There is nothing wrong with seeking help: counseling and therapy for your child, and if necessary, medication--there is no shame in it. Taking medicine for a broken arm is no different than taking medicine to balance brain chemistry.    Have a support system, have people to lift you up and pray for you; and pray for your child.    SCRIPTURE  Psalms 94:19 Philipians 4:6-8 Galatians 6:9   Connect with Somer!  Stay connected to Somer and the Love Where You Are podcast through her Facebook & Instagram! Now, go love where you are and live on mission for Jesus today. 

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today's episode I am joined by Caris Snider. Caris is a Christian Communicator who shares the hope of God through speaking, and leading worship. She is the recent author of Anxiety Elephants 31 Day Devotional.  Her passion for the Lord comes through as she shares from her experiences of overcoming depression and anxiety. Her desire is to help women of all ages with their faith and mental health journey. In this episode, Somer and Caris discuss anxiety and the toll it is taking on our kids. Children even in fifth grade are confessing to struggle with anxiety, and as parents we have to face it with them. Our children live in a world after a life-changing pandemic, being forced into isolation and fear of an invisisble virus, now growing fears of "World War III" with the Ukrainian war, and prevelant social media exposure. Not to mention the other life struggles teens may face like "Should I go to college?"  "Can I afford college" and "What am I going to do with my life, what major or job should I get?" On top of it all, new life changes like dating, learning how to drive, the list goes on... our teens and tweens are dealing with plenty of stress and uncertain futures. How do we help them through it?  Caris walks us through Scripture, the practical advice God gives us in the Bible for dealing with anxiety, the scientific explanations for what anxiety is and what it does with our brain chemistry, and the best thing you can do as a parent to help prepare your child for this world.  Thank you for being here today. Now, let's dive into the conversation!  You can connect with Caris Snider through Instagram, and her webste.  You can also order her new book!    FAVORITE TAKE-AWAYS Our tweens and teens are experiencing a lot of uncertainty in their lives, witnessing the pandemic, now the Ukrainian war, people talking about "World War III", inflation, election season, etc. On top of it all, they're experiencing interpersonal drama with friends, romantic interests, teachers, coaches, and having new learning experiences like driving and wondering about college. There is a lot of stress.    Symptoms of Anxiety to look out for in your child: -Stomach aches -Raised heart rate  -Heavy chest, chest aches -Difficulty verbalizing  -Unregulated emotions, i.e. crying easily, anger    Things which can trigger anxiety: -Lack of sleep -Caffiene (energy drinks, coffee, etc)  -Upcoming tests   It is important to create safe spaces for our kids, places where they can talk about their struggles and not feel judged or condemned. Conversation is critical.    "Need to know basis" what a fourteen year old knows doesn't necessarily need to be what a ten year old child knows. Have appropriate conversations with age levels, but also not be afraid of going into tough topics, like body changes. We have to talk with our kids before the World does.    There is a difference between boys and girls, but boys still need our attention and conversations--maybe just in a different way.    REMEMBER The Bible is full of coping mechanisms--God knows we deal with anxiety.  Scripture talks about breathing, a tool to calm our bodies. Scripture talks about grateful hearts, and science has shown gratitude repels anxiety. Scripture talks about a peace beyond understanding when we come to Jesus.    You're doing a better job than you think.    There is nothing wrong with seeking help: counseling and therapy for your child, and if necessary, medication--there is no shame in it. Taking medicine for a broken arm is no different than taking medicine to balance brain chemistry.    Have a support system, have people to lift you up and pray for you; and pray for your child.    SCRIPTURE  Psalms 94:19 Philipians 4:6-8 Galatians 6:9   Connect with Somer!  Stay connected to Somer and the Love Where You Are podcast through her Facebook & Instagram! Now, go love where you are and live on mission for Jesus today. 

How often do you find yourself playing the 'I should have' game in your head?It's so easy to succumb to the comparison trap encouraged by social media, looking at all the other moms and feeling like  ‘I should' be doing x, y, z to be better.  That only adds to our anxiety.  When anxiety runs deep, it can be crippling for some people.In this episode, Caris Snider and I discuss the physical and emotional aspects related to anxiety and a few ways to help in the journey of read more...

  About Our Guest: Caris Snider is a Christian Communicator who shares the hope of God through speaking, writing,  coaching, and leading worship. She is the author of Anxiety Elephants 31 Day Devotional and Anxiety Elephants 90 Day Devotional for Tween Boys and Girls. She shares from personal experiences of overcoming depression, anxiety, fear, and shame. Caris desires to help women of all generations see their value and worth through the eyes of the Lord to grow in their faith and mental health. Caris offers inspiration to those who feel purposeless to discover their God-given calling no one else can accomplish. Caris lives with her husband, Brandon, and two daughters in Cullman, AL. For more information about Caris, her ministry, books, or speaking, go to: carissnider.com

Were you more aware this week of those Anxiety Elephants trying to stomp in your life? Thanks to Caris Snider, author of the "Anxiety Elephants" series for adults and tween boys and girls, we received a powerful visual image of the heavyweight anxiety plays in our everyday lives. This week, we continue this conversation and are again invited to consider something C. S. Lewis called, "baptized imagination." What role might our baptized imagination play in the management of our emotional and mental health? How can our baptized imagination help us make the journey from our heads to our hearts a much safer, more efficient one? Links + Resources from this Episode: So excited that the podcast has been voted in the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/ Order Caris Snider's Anxiety Elephants: ANXIETY ELEPHANTS Visit Caris's website and download free goodies: CARIS SNIDER Subscribe to Janell’s podcast and newsletter: SUBSCRIBE Download your FREE GUIDE FOR SEASON 1: How Am I Doing in My Everyday Life? Follow Janell on Instagram: @janellrardon Please, leave a REVIEW of the PODCAST.

Is there any better way to visualize anxiety than picturing an elephant sitting on your chest? Author Caris Snider creates this mental picture in her new devotional, Anxiety Elephants for Tween Girls and Tween Boys. In Part I of this interview, Caris shares her own story of when anxiety elephants came and sat on her chest. Anxiety is heavy. Caris and Janell offer ways to manage the heaviness. Links + Resources from this Episode: So excited that the podcast has been voted in the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/ Order Caris Snider's Anxiety Elephants: ANXIETY ELEPHANTS Visit Caris's website and download free goodies: CARIS SNIDER Subscribe to Janell’s podcast and newsletter: SUBSCRIBE Download your FREE GUIDE FOR SEASON 10: How Am I Doing in My Everyday Life? Follow Janell on Instagram: @janellrardon Please, leave a REVIEW of the PODCAST.

Hello Friends! As we continue, our year-long series on being healthy - can you believe we are over halfway done with the year? For me, taking care of my whole self is a daily pursuit. We are such complex beings, so many areas of our life where life can be so very busy. I hope that this series is helping you in the multiple ara of your life. Today's episode is all about anxiety with your ids. If you don't have kids, I hope that you listen to help the children that are in your life. Today I'm sitting down with Caris Snider who is a Christian speaker wife, mom, and writer. We discuss their new books for tween boys and girls, Anxiety Elephants, and how to learn to help our tweens when they experience moments of fear, anxiety, and depression. Caris Snider is a Christian Communicator who shares the hope of God through writing, speaking and leading worship. Her passion for the Lord comes forth as she shares her life experiences of overcoming anxiety and depression that began as a child. Caris desires to help all generations see their value and worth. It is important to her to give a voice to the voiceless and help those who feel alone in their battle. She graduated from the University of Alabama in 2003 with a Bachelor's Degree in Early-Child Development. She worked for the University of Alabama's Child Development Center teaching young children and college students assigned to her classroom. Caris has actively served in churches she attends children and youth ministries since 2008. She taught leadership training classes to over 3,000 women for Thirty-One Gifts Conferences from 2012 to 2015. Caris is the author of Anxiety Elephants 31 Day Devotional. She speaks in schools to students on coping skills for anxiety and trains teachers on how to help children with anxiety. Caris served on the faculty of Speak-Up in 2020. Caris Snider resides in Cullman, AL with her husband of 16 years, two daughters, and a Mini-Golden Doodle named Cooper Hash-brown. Listen in to learn more about : What was the heart behind her two new books for tween girls and boys? Caris shares her personal struggles with anxiety, depression and almost took her life What is snowplow parenting and how we can empower our kids? We also take about how anxiety uniquely affects the tween age group and how hard it is right now on our kids with social anxiety, living through a pandemic, and much more. RESOURCES Connect with Caris Website: www.carissnider.com Instagram: @carissnider Facebook: www.facebook.com/carissnider Connect with Melissa Instagram: @MelissaClarkCounseling Website - www.melisaaclarkcounseling.com

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This conversation I had with Caris Snider is one that will be helpful for any age group!  A lot of people are battling anxiety and/or depression in some way, shape or form.  We talked about how fast anxiety can come upon someone and how it can affect anyone.  We talk about different ways to combat it and how to use the resources God has provided for us.  We talk about what it means to be a safe place for tweens and other people.  Her and I want everyone to know you are not alone.  God is not mad at you and He has a purpose for your life. Go out, ask for help, seek wise counsel and look up. Bio: Caris Snider is a Christian Communicator who shares the hope of God through speaking and leading worship. She is the best-selling author of Anxiety Elephants: A 31 Day Devotional and Anxiety Elephants for Tween Girls and Boys.  Her passion for the Lord comes through as she shares her experiences of overcoming depression and anxiety. Her desire is to help women of all ages with their faith and mental health journey. Anchor Verses: Psalm 94:19 Psalm 40:1-3 Connect with Caris: Website: https://carissnider.com IG: https://instagram.com/carissnider FB: https://m.facebook.com/conversationswithcaris/ Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Do you struggle with anxiety, wrestle with fear, or feel alone in your waiting? Today, Caris Snider is joining Melinda Patrick on The Even While Podcast.  Caris is no stranger to anxiety and fear consuming her life.  Listen in to discover how Caris took steps to expose the root of the lies she was believing, used the ways of Jesus to battle overwhelm, and found strength in community. In this episode, you will discover: *lies the enemy wants us to believe that cause anxiety, fear, and overwhelm *steps Jesus took when He was overwhelmed *how to find your community Scripture reference:  Mark 14:32-42 Connect with Caris Snider:  www.carissnider.com   Books written by Caris Snider: Anxiety Elephants: A 31 Day Devotional to Help Stomp Out Your Anxiety Anxiety Elephants for Tween Boys & Girls   Connect with Melinda Patrick: www.melindapatrick.org

Anxiety doesn't have to win the day! Author Caris Snider is a guest on Dawn and Steve Mornings for an important conversation about anxiety elephants and tweens.  Caris is a Christian Communicator who shares the hope of God through speaking and leading worship. She is the author of Anxiety Elephants: A 31 Day Devotional and Anxiety Elephants for Tween Girls and Boys. Her passion for the Lord comes through as she shares her experiences of overcoming depression and anxiety.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have kids between 7 and 12, they're probably struggling with anxiety. And they need help, yesterday! Caris Snider joins the team to bring that help. Caris, author of Anxiety Elephants, and now Anxiety Elephants For Tweens is a communicator who shares God's hope through writing, speaking, and leading worship. She draws on her life experiences of overcoming anxiety and depression that started early in life. First Caris shares where that battle with anxiety began: Being bullied as a child because of Cerebral Palsy. Then, when Perry's daughter Kali was 10 she had the fear of dying in a house fire—Jesus spoke life to her! Next, tools for our kids to overcome anxiety! Then, in 2011 Caris's life almost ended because of anxiety and depression. Next, how to know if your child is struggling. Then, Shawna's wondering how to help a friend paralyzed by anxiety. Next, this week Perry was gripped by the anxious thought, “Am I really in God's family?” Then, share with your kids your story of Jesus' power in your life! Finally, is anxiety a “been there done that” thing for Caris? Share this if you're encouraged! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 47 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! Today I'm talking with Caris Snider. Caris is a Christian Communicator who shares the hope of God through speaking and leading worship. She is the best-selling author of Anxiety Elephants: A 31 Day Devotional and Anxiety Elephants for Tween Girls and Boys*. Her passion for the Lord comes through as she shares her experiences of overcoming depression and anxiety. Her desire is to help women of all ages with their faith and mental health journey. We chat about how to detect symptoms of anxiety in our tweens and how to help them. We also chat through tips for us as moms navigating anxiety and our favorite Bible verses that help us. Some of the resources we mention include: Psalm 94:19 1 Peter 5:7 Philippians 4:8 Psalm 91:11 Philippians 4:4-6 Matthew 6:25-34 Follow Me by David Platt* Rewire Your Anxious Brain by Catherine Pittman* The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka's Journey by Heather Morris* Batiste Dry Shampoo* GroupMe App You can connect with Caris via: Her website: carissnider.com Instagram @carissnider Her books: Anxiety Elephants: A 30 Day Devotional to Help Stomp Out Your Anxiety*, Anxiety Elephants for Tween Girls* and Anxiety Elephants for Tween Boys* *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andreafortenberry/support

Many times our tweens, teens, and young adults suffer from anxiety. Sometimes we don't know what to do. Caris Snider, an anxiety survivor herself, has written all about anxiety and now for girl and boy tweens too! Tweens are around the age of 8 years old to 12 years old. Older teens and young adults who face anxiety would greatly benefit from Caris's first book, Anxiety Elephants 31 Day Devotional! Maybe you aren't sure if your child is suffering from anxiety. Here are some symptoms: stomach ache, headaches, fidgety, distraction during school or sports, crying, or getting angry. These are real symptoms, and we need to dig a little deeper to help them overcome anxiety. How do we help our children with anxiety? Here are a few suggestions: Open up a conversation while distracted, so they are more likely to open up. Start conversations with specific questions about today. For example, "How was your lunch?" instead of "How was your day?" We want the most information we can get. Discuss some of the more complex issues with your tween, teen, and young adults to prepare and not be caught off guard, giving them a firm foundation. These keys can help you equip them for anxiety- why wait? In Anxiety Elephants for Tweens, you get a scripture, devotion, and a stomp step to help stomp out anxiety each day. There is also a Prayer and journaling page so that they can write down their struggles or what they learned- or even draw something- or rewrite the scripture. Once you determine that your intuition may be correct, here are a few more positive steps to help them. Admit and acknowledge they are anxious so you know that you need the next steps. If your child had asthma, you would go to a doctor and even get medicine. So first, make an appointment with your child's doctor and make sure there is no underlying condition. Rule out any physical problems. Then make an appointment for a counselor to help guide your anxious tweens to healing. Connect with Caris  Website Book: Anxiety Elephants for Tweens LINKS & RESOURCES WEBSITE FREE "IS LIFE HURTING TOO MUCH" E-BOOK DOWNLOAD FREE: 5 Warfare Prayers for Your Prodigal   SOCIAL  FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE

Many times our tweens, teens, and young adults suffer from anxiety. Sometimes we don't know what to do. Caris Snider, an anxiety survivor herself, has written all about anxiety and now for girl and boy tweens too! Tweens are around the age of 8 years old to 12 years old. Older teens and young adults who face anxiety would greatly benefit from Caris's first book, Anxiety Elephants 31 Day Devotional! Maybe you aren't sure if your child is suffering from anxiety. Here are some symptoms: stomach ache, headaches, fidgety, distraction during school or sports, crying, or getting angry. These are real symptoms, and we need to dig a little deeper to help them overcome anxiety. How do we help our children with anxiety? Here are a few suggestions: Open up a conversation while distracted, so they are more likely to open up. Start conversations with specific questions about today. For example, "How was your lunch?" instead of "How was your day?" We want the most information we can get. Discuss some of the more complex issues with your tween, teen, and young adults to prepare and not be caught off guard, giving them a firm foundation. These keys can help you equip them for anxiety- why wait? In Anxiety Elephants for Tweens, you get a scripture, devotion, and a stomp step to help stomp out anxiety each day. There is also a Prayer and journaling page so that they can write down their struggles or what they learned- or even draw something- or rewrite the scripture. Once you determine that your intuition may be correct, here are a few more positive steps to help them. Admit and acknowledge they are anxious so you know that you need the next steps. If your child had asthma, you would go to a doctor and even get medicine. So first, make an appointment with your child's doctor and make sure there is no underlying condition. Rule out any physical problems. Then make an appointment for a counselor to help guide your anxious tweens to healing. Connect with Caris  Website Book: Anxiety Elephants for Tweens LINKS & RESOURCES WEBSITE FREE "IS LIFE HURTING TOO MUCH" E-BOOK DOWNLOAD FREE: 5 Warfare Prayers for Your Prodigal   SOCIAL  FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE

Allen Jackson - World Outreach Church/TN {Lessons from Paul}John Cooper - Skillet {Awake and Alive to Truth}Caris Snider - Anxiety Elephants for Tween Girls, Anxiety Elephants for Tween BoysLisa and Stephen Baker + Marshall Brandon - Someplace To Be Somebodymeetinghouseonline.info

Allen Jackson - World Outreach Church/TN {Lessons from Paul} John Cooper - Skillet {Awake and Alive to Truth} Caris Snider - Anxiety Elephants for Tween Girls, Anxiety Elephants for Tween Boys Lisa and Stephen Baker + Marshall Brandon - Someplace To Be Somebody meetinghouseonline.info

Caris Snider, at Faith Radio/Meeting House Media Central at the Winter 2022 Christian Product Expo in Charlotte, shared about the background and content of her 90-day devotional books for tweens, entitled Anxiety Elephants for Tween Girls & Anxiety Elephants for Tween Boys. Her website can be found at carissnider.com.

Jenn is welcoming Caris Snider back to the show.  Caris is a Christian communicator who shares the hope of God through writing, speaking, and leading worship. Her desire is to help women everywhere of all ages with their faith and mental health journey.  Today they discuss: Overcoming our own fears and uncertainties Helping our kids deal with anxiety How to manage your anxiety from day to day   Caris' first visit to the show, February 2020, Anxiety Elephants: An Interview with Caris Snyder Caris' book, Anxiety Elephants New devotional books: Anxiety Elephants for Tween Girls Anxiety Elephants for Tween Boys   Connect with Caris Snider: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

On today's episode of start small BELIEVE BIG we get to hear how to have hope in overcoming the anxiety bombarding your life with author Caris Snider. Caris is a Christian Communicator who shares the hope of God through speaking, writing, coaching, and leading worship. She is the author of Anxiety Elephants 31 Day Devotional and Anxiety Elephants for Tweens Devotional. Her passion comes forth as she shares from her experiences of overcoming anxiety, depression, fear and shame. Caris desires to help people of all generations see their value and worth through the eyes of the Lord. Billie's website Billie's books Caris' website Anxiety Elephants 31 Days Devotion Anxiety Elephants for Tween Girls Anxiety Elephants for Tween Boys

Join host Dwayne Moore for another episode of Live Talk. This week Dr. Randy Norris joins Dwayne for a discussion of how his church blessed their pastors during Pastor Appreciation month. Then, Dawn Kelley from Next Level Worship interviews author and speaker Caris Snider about her new book, Anxiety Elephants for Tweens.

Caris Snider is a mom of two, a mompreneur, a Christian Communicator, speaker, and author. Her passion for the Lord comes through as she shares her experiences of overcoming depression and anxiety. Her desire is to help women of all ages with their faith and mental health journey.   In this episode, we discuss how we as moms put so much pressure on ourselves. If we can remove some of that pressure and take a deeper breath we can learn to enjoy the process. We can learn from our mistakes, grow from them, and use those lessons to help others. You are not alone. There is hope even if you can't see it yet, just know it's there and you can get to the other side of whatever you're struggling with.   Contact Caris through her website carissnider.com or email carissnider@gmail.com. Don't forget to connect with her on social media @CarisSnider on both Instagram and Facebook.   Her book, Anxiety Elephants 31 Day Devotional can be found on her website and Amazon. Pre-orders for the tween devotional: https://www.endgamepress.com/store/p/anxiety-elephants-for-tweens    If you are a gift shop, clothing store, book store, etc., and want to order in bulk, reach out to orders@ironstreammedia.com and tell them how many you'd like.   Connect with me on your favorite social media platform Instagram: www.instagram.com/martine31williams Facebook: facebook.com/martinenwilliams   Join the Mompreneur Life Remixed FB Community: HERE   Book your Free Burnout to Breakthrough call with Martine: HERE   Need to get organized? I can help! HERE   Be sure to follow this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!   Hey!! Send me a DM on IG and tell me what you think about the show and to let me know how you've been feeling lately and what struggles you are going through right now.   Believing in YOU always! Martine

Caris Snider is a Christian Communicator, author, and worship leader who's experienced a LOT of anxiety.  But in the journey, she's discovered some incredible tools to lift the anxiety elephant off your chest. She writes about it in her book, Anxiety Elephants 31 Day Devotional.  But you don't have to wait for the book, we unpackage those tools today!  First real-life ways to cast your anxieties on the Lord.  Then, how to ground yourself in the moment, living free from past regrets and future “what if's?” Next, run to God with your anxieties, not away from him!  A great story about how Caris's daughter just learned this.  Then, rejoice in the Lord, pray continually, and give thanks in ALL circumstances.  Really?  Yup.  Finally, if you feel like you're going down for the last time, not so my friend.  If the show encourages you, please share! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Anxiety Elephants have invaded your life with their rumbling and pounding at the most inconvenient times. You wonder why they picked you--why did they pick now? Is something wrong with you? Are you the only one in this battle? Listen in today as we find the keys to overcoming anxiety so that we can live in freedom and peace! Caris Snider my guest is the author of, Anxiety Elephants, which is a 31 Day Devotional written to help you have hope and tools in overcoming the anxiety bombarding your life. You will find keys to overcoming anxiety starting today in this powerful podcast. Website: CarisSnider.com Insta: @carissnider FB: @conversationswithcaris Laine invites you to personalize your healing with her new Enjoy Today Own Tomorrow Journal the companion to the Best-Selling book, Enjoy Today Own Tomorrow. Also, find products that will help to inspire and encourage your daily walk at LaineLawsonCraft.com Invite Laine to come to speak at your next event with her lively and contagious energy with insights that are sure to be uplifting and encouraging. She loves to come and share and meet new friends. Find out more and sign up for Laine's inspirational emails today at http://www.LaineLawsonCraft.com Stay connected with Laine FB: @LaineLawsonCraft  INSTA: @LaineLawsonCraft Twitter: @LaineLawsonCrft   YOUtube: https://www.youtube.com/LaineLawsonCraft

The Anxiety Elephants have invaded your life with their rumbling and pounding at the most inconvenient times. You wonder why they picked you--why did they pick now? Is something wrong with you? Are you the only one in this battle?Listen in today as we find the keys to overcoming anxiety so that we can live in freedom and peace!Caris Snider my guest is the author of, Anxiety Elephants, which is a 31 Day Devotional written to help you have hope and tools in overcoming the anxiety bombarding your life. You will find keys to overcoming anxiety starting today in this powerful podcast.Website:CarisSnider.comInsta: @carissniderFB: @conversationswithcarisLaine invites you to personalize your healing with her new Enjoy Today Own Tomorrow Journal the companion to the Best-Selling book, Enjoy Today Own Tomorrow. Also, find products that will help to inspire and encourage your daily walk at LaineLawsonCraft.comInvite Laine to come to speak at your next event with her lively and contagious energy with insights that are sure to be uplifting and encouraging. She loves to come and share and meet new friends.Find out more and sign up for Laine's inspirational emails today at http://www.LaineLawsonCraft.comStay connected with Laine FB: @LaineLawsonCraft  INSTA: @LaineLawsonCraft Twitter: @LaineLawsonCrft  YOUtube: https://www.youtube.com/LaineLawsonCraft

There seem to be 2 main extremes when it comes to mental health. ON ONE HAND, the Church has often shied away from talking about mental health and, instead, communicates that you should just get healing/breakthrough in Christ. This can be harmful and often leaves believers feeling guilty for “not praying hard enough” or not “having faith” to overcome real battles with mental health. ON THE OTHER HAND, our current culture is telling us that if we struggle anxiety/depression we just need to accept that it's just the way you are and live with it, simply learning coping mechanisms. This can also be damaging because it can cause us to take on these mental health issues as part of our identity. In this episode, Caris Snider, a Christian mental health advocate, discusses what it looks like to battle mental health in partnership with Jesus. She recognizes how real anxiety and depression are, while also expressing what freedom in Christ can look like. If you want to be part of this conversation, listen now! Link for Caris' devtional, Anxiety Elephants, for

I talk a lot about child and teen anxiety and how to help your kids not just manage the stresses of childhood/teen years but thrive through them… but what about us parents? Parenting is hard, stressful, and easy to feel like giving up some days. Parents who can't keep it together raise kids who can't keep it together, and today my guest Caris Snider and I talk about managing the stresses of parenting today and how to be more emotionally available and be a source of calm and grounded support for your kids. Caris is the author of the book “Anxiety Elephants”, a mother of 2, based in Alabama. Oh and my wife gobbled Caris' book up and said it was amazing help for her mental health. Check her out at www.CarisSnider.com and you can order “Anxiety Elephants” on Amazon or anywhere you get your books. P.S. Turn off the news, turn off Facebook, unfollow everyone on social media that makes you feel bad/inadequate/the world is going to end. ***********************************************************************************************If you want to keep your kids safe and save their childhood from being stolen from a smart phone/social media apps, get your kid a Gabb Phone click HERE for pre-loaded discount or use "SAVETHEKIDS" in checkout. Click HERE to watch Collin's TEDxSaltLakeCity talk from 2018. To bring Collin to your school, community, company or conference to speak, email heymichelle@savethekids.us to get on his speaking calendar. Don't forget to Subscribe to The Collin Kartchner Podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, and coming soon to Amazon Podcasts and if you're enjoying the podcast, don't forget to leave it a 5-star review.