Podcasts about board certified chaplain

Rabbi Aaron Lever serves as Director of Spiritual Care at Menorah Life in St. Petersburg, FL. He received rabbinical ordination at the Jewish Theological Seminary and became a Board-Certified Chaplain through NAJC. He is a Reiki Master Teacher, a musician and a puppeteer.Rabbi Lever is a co-author, along with Rabbi Simcha Weintraub, of "Guide Me Along the Way: A Spiritual Guide to Surgery," Jewish Healing Center, 1998. He also wrote this article in which he references the story about Itzhak Perlman playing on three strings. Here is the same story as told by Rabbi Jack Riemer, who appears on the previous edition of NeshamaCast in this feed. There is debate as to whether the story about Itzhak Perlman and the three strings is true or apocryphal, as discussed in Snopes.com. For NAJC members and Jewish chaplains considering joining NAJC, registration is now open for the NAJC Conference, May 11-14, 2025, Skokie Illinois, at the Doubletree Hotel. Click here for more information.  About our host:Rabbi Edward Bernstein, BCC, is the producer and host of NeshamaCast. He serves as Chaplain at Boca Raton Regional Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida. He is a member of the Board of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. Prior to his chaplain career, he served as a pulpit rabbi in congregations in New Rochelle, NY; Beachwood, OH; and Boynton Beach, FL. He is also the host and producer of My Teacher Podcast: A Celebration of the People Who Shape Our Lives. NeshamaCast contributor Rabbi Katja Vehlow was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary and is Director of Jewish Life at Fordham University. She trained as a chaplain at Moses Maimonides Medical Center in New York. Previously, she served as Associate Professor of Religious Studies at University of South Carolina. A native German speaker, she is planning a forthcoming German-language podcast on the weekly Torah portion with a focus on pastoral care. NeshamaCast contributor Chaplain David Balto is a volunteer chaplain at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. and Western Correctional Insitution, Maryland's maximum security prison. He coordinated the annual National Bikur Cholim Conference. Support NeshamaCast and NAJC with a tax deductible donation to NAJC. Transcripts for this episode and other episodes of NeshamaCast are available at NeshamaCast.simplecast.com and are typically posted one week after an episode first airs. Theme Music is “A Niggun For Ki Anu Amecha,” written and performed by Reb-Cantor Lisa Levine. Please help others find the show by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts or other podcast providers. We welcome comments and suggestions for future programming at NeshamaCast@gmail.com. And be sure to follow NAJC on Facebook to learn more about Jewish spiritual care happening in our communities.

Rabbi Ed Bernstein delivered the talk "Beyond Cleaning Our Room: Responsibilities and Opportunities in Honoring Our Parents As They Age" to Valley Beit Midrash on May 16, 2024. Special thanks to Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz and Alix Cramer of Valley Beit Midrash for allowing the rebroadcast of this talk on the NeshamaCast feed. ABOUT THE EVENT:The Fifth of the Ten Commandments is “Honor your father and mother.” It is one of the few commandments in the Torah that attaches a reward for its successful performance: “that your days may be long.” We might think that if we follow the command in our youth, clean our rooms and do other things that our parents ask, then we've checked that box. The reality is that honoring our parents is among the most difficult and grows in complexity as children—and their parents—age. Rabbi Bernstein explores Jewish perspectives on the responsibilities of adult children to their aging parents and the true rewards we gain in fulfilling this mitzvah.ABOUT THE SPEAKER:Rabbi Edward Bernstein is a Board Certified Chaplain and serves as Chaplain for Boca Raton Regional Hospital in Boca Raton, Florida. He hosts NeshamaCast, a podcast exploring Jewish spiritual care, produced by Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. He also hosts My Teacher Podcast. Rabbi Bernstein edited  Love Finer Than Wine: The Writings of Matthew Eisenfeld and Sara Duker , a 2016 National Jewish Book Awards Finalist.  Rabbi Bernstein was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary. He served congregations in New Rochelle, NY; Beachwood, OH; and Boynton Beach, FL. Rabbi Bernstein has also served on the faculty of Camp Ramah Darom, Moishe House and the JTS Florida Office.Here is Rabbi Bernstein's presentation on VBM's YouTube channel.Here is Rabbi Bernstein's Sefaria Study Guide.  About our host:Rabbi Edward Bernstein, BCC, is the producer and host of NeshamaCast. He serves as Chaplain at Boca Raton Regional Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida. He is a member of the Board of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. Prior to his chaplain career, he served as a pulpit rabbi in congregations in New Rochelle, NY; Beachwood, OH; and Boynton Beach, FL. He is also the host and producer of My Teacher Podcast: A Celebration of the People Who Shape Our Lives. NeshamaCast contributor Rabbi Katja Vehlow was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary and is Director of Jewish Life at Fordham University. She trained as a chaplain at Moses Maimonides Medical Center in New York. Previously, she served as Associate Professor of Religious Studies at University of South Carolina. A native German speaker, she is planning a forthcoming German-language podcast on the weekly Torah portion with a focus on pastoral care. Support NeshamaCast and NAJC with a tax deductible donation to NAJC. Transcripts for this episode and other episodes of NeshamaCast are available at NeshamaCast.simplecast.com and are typically posted one week after an episode first airs. Theme Music is “A Niggun For Ki Anu Amecha,” written and performed by Reb-Cantor Lisa Levine. Please help others find the show by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts or other podcast providers. We welcome comments and suggestions for future programming at NeshamaCast@gmail.com. And be sure to follow NAJC on Facebook to learn more about Jewish spiritual care happening in our communities.

Rev. Miriam Diephouse-McMillan (she/her) is a board certified chaplain serving in a psychiatric hospital where she sees first-hand the ways that mental health and spiritual care collide. In this powerful episode, Miriam shares stories about the ways caring for people's spiritual wellbeing can come alongside the medical care folks receive, and can transform lives, offering space for healing and hope.About MiriamMiriam works and writes at the intersection of Spirituality and Mental Health.  She loves exploring big questions of meaning, hope, and connection that shape our faith and well-being.  Miriam has been a chaplain at an inpatient psychiatric hospital for over 12 years.  She provides spiritual care and counseling to people with a wide variety of mental health concerns and helps them explore how spirituality can enhance their well-being.  She is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), and a Board Certified Chaplain.  Her additional certificate in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy allows her to teach skills for managing difficult emotions and maintaining a fulfilling life.Be sure to check out Miriam's new book, Sacred Balance, coming May 2025 and visit her website for even more resources and webinars.Connect with us!Donate today and support our work!Sign up to receive a little Gospel in your inbox every Monday Morning with our weekly devotional.Join our FREE bookclubCheck out our website for various resources - including devotionals, journaling prompts, and even curriculumGet some Lady Preacher Podcast swag!Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

I have always been inspired by people who know how to truly be present with others during incredibly painful moments in their life.My guest, Doug Daspit, embodies this commitment. With twelve years of experience as a Board Certified Chaplain, Doug currently serves as a full-time Police Chaplain and an Army Reserve Chaplain. His journey has also included roles as a Pastor, church planter, and chaplain in hospital and hospice settings.In this episode, we explore the profound lessons he has learned in his work and how he has refined his skills to be present with individuals in their darkest moments. From families to first responders, Doug has seen more than most.Drawing from years of experience observing loss, family dynamics, diverse cultures, and various faith traditions, Doug shares valuable insights into the vital role of supporting people through all their expressions of grief.He also reflects on the profound beauty he finds in his work—the moments that strengthen his own faith, even amidst the daily, sometimes painful realities he witnesses.If you've ever wondered how to better support those around you—whether in your community or within your own home—who are grappling with pain, loss, or grief in its many forms, then push play and dive right in with us!I'm incredibly grateful you're here! ~Rachel

In a world where we often feel disconnected and overwhelmed, the quest for deeper meaning and spiritual awakening becomes ever more urgent. Today, my guest is Catherine Duncan, a board-certified chaplain, certified spiritual director, an expert in positive neuroplasticity, and a leading integrative spiritual consultant. She is also an author, holistic healer, inspirational speaker, and resilience trainer. Guided by her personal experiences as a childhood cancer survivor and a near-death experience, she brings a unique perspective on the interplay between emotional, physical, and spiritual health.       In this episode, we are honored to speak with Catherine, whose book, Everyday Awakening, has touched many lives and received endorsements from notable figures like Mel Robbins. With her book now in its second print run, she offers 42 exercises designed to help individuals awaken their heart and soul. Her work is not just about healing but about guiding others to unfold their true selves, helping them navigate life's transitions, and finding joy and peace amidst challenges. With credentials spanning theology, divinity, chaplaincy, and holistic healing practices, her approach is both heartfelt and deeply informed.       Join us as we explore insights she shares from her journey and expertise. We'll discuss what it means to awaken, how to practice presence in everyday life as caregivers, and ways to connect with something greater than ourselves. Whether you are a caregiver seeking solace and strength or someone on a quest for deeper understanding and purpose, today's conversation promises to encourage you.       Learn more at http://everydayawakening.com/   We are not medical professionals and are not providing any medical advice. If you have any medical questions, we recommend that you talk with a medical professional of your choice. willGather has taken care in selecting its speakers but the opinions of our speakers are theirs alone. Thank you for your continued interest in our podcasts. Please follow for updates, rate & review! For more information about our guest, podcast & sponsorship opportunities, visit www.willgatherpodcast.com   *This episode is brought to you by Gigi Betty co., a boutique gift shop raising awareness and funds for caregivers and care partners. Show now at www.gigibettyco.com. Use the special code WILLGATHER20 for 20% off your order- Just for our podcast listeners!

Rabbi Chaplain Stephen Roberts is a leading practitioner and teacher in the field of professional chaplaincy. He has written, edited and co-edited vital works that have become standard reading for CPE classes and chaplains in the field. These include his edited work Professional Spiritual and Pastoral Care: A Practical Clergy and Chaplain's Handbook, the first comprehensive resource for spiritual and pastoral care. He is also co-editor of Disaster Spiritual Care: Practical Clergy Responses to Community, Regional and National Tragedy.Earlier in his career Rabbi Roberts served as Director of Pastoral Care for the Beth Israel Hospital System (NY). He has served as Associate Executive Vice President of the New York Board of Rabbis and oversaw pastoral care services to over fifty facilities in New York City, Long Island and Westchester. Rabbi Roberts has served on American Red Cross' National Spiritual Care Oversight Committee since 2000.   Rabbi Roberts current focus as a chaplain is helping chaplains develop professionally through the organization ChaplainDL.ORG - Chaplain Distance Learning.Rabbi Roberts has a Masters in Business from The Wharton School in Philadelphia, PA. He was ordained from Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in New York in 1995.A Board Certified Chaplain, Rabbi Roberts is a past president of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains and was instrumental in helping create the joint chaplaincy national standards. He is editing a textbook on required competencies for chaplains pursuing board certification.    About our host:Rabbi Edward Bernstein, BCC, is the producer and host of NeshamaCast. He serves as Chaplain at Boca Raton Regional Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida. He is a member of the Board of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. Prior to his chaplain career, he served as a pulpit rabbi in congregations in New Rochelle, NY; Beachwood, OH; and Boynton Beach, FL. He is also the host and producer of My Teacher Podcast: A Celebration of the People Who Shape Our Lives. NeshamaCast contributor Rabbi Katja Vehlow was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary and is Director of Jewish Life at Fordham University. She trained as a chaplain at Moses Maimonides Medical Center in New York. Previously, she served as Associate Professor of Religious Studies at University of South Carolina. A native German speaker, she is planning a forthcoming German-language podcast on the weekly Torah portion with a focus on pastoral care. Support NeshamaCast and NAJC with a tax deductible donation to NAJC. Transcripts for this episode and other episodes of NeshamaCast are available at NeshamaCast.simplecast.com and are typically posted one week after an episode first airs. Theme Music is “A Niggun For Ki Anu Amecha,” written and performed by Reb-Cantor Lisa Levine. Please help others find the show by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts or other podcast providers. We welcome comments and suggestions for future programming at NeshamaCast@gmail.com. And be sure to follow NAJC on Facebook to learn more about Jewish spiritual care happening in our communities.

Rabbi Mira Rivera is the first Filipina-American woman to receive rabbinic ordination at The Jewish Theological Seminary. She is Rabbi-in-Residence nationally with The LUNAR Collective, a Gen-Z founded organization by and for Asian American Jews.  She also serves as Rabbi-In-Residence at JCC Harlem with a mission of growing an in-person Shabbat community of learners, daveners, and organizers that is truly welcoming to those who have been on the margins.  Among numerous accolades, Rabbi Rivera was named by the New York Jewish Week in 2023 as one of “36 to Watch” for contributions in the arts, religion, culture, business, politics, and philanthropy.  She was a recipient of the 2023 Rabbinic Human Rights Hero Award from T'ruah.Rabbi Rivera is a Board Certified Chaplain and a member of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains.Additional Resources: Chai Chats with Rabbi Mira Rivera "The Torah of Jews of Color"--Rabbi Mira Rivera and her daughter Arielle Korman on Judaism Unbound PodcastThe Jewish-Asian Film Project of The Lunar CollectiveWhat Is a Microaggression?Racism in the Jewish Community: The Uncomfortable Truth, Ilana Kaufman ELI TalkThe Largest Study Ever of Jews of Color. What Did It Find?What Makes This Jew Different Than All Other Jews? Race, Difference and Safety in Jewish Spaces, MaNishtana ELI Talk  About our host:Rabbi Edward Bernstein, BCC, is the producer and host of NeshamaCast. He serves as Chaplain at Boca Raton Regional Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida. He is a member of the Board of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. Prior to his chaplain career, he served as a pulpit rabbi in congregations in New Rochelle, NY; Beachwood, OH; and Boynton Beach, FL. He is also the host and producer of My Teacher Podcast: A Celebration of the People Who Shape Our Lives. NeshamaCast contributor Rabbi Katja Vehlow was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary and is currently in chaplain training at Moses Maimonides Medical Center in New York. Previously, she served as Associate Professor of Religious Studies at University of South Carolina. A native German speaker, she is planning a forthcoming German-language podcast on the weekly Torah portion with a focus on pastoral care. Transcripts for this episode and other episodes of NeshamaCast are available at NeshamaCast.simplecast.com and are typically posted one week after an episode first airs. Theme Music is “A Niggun For Ki Anu Amecha,” written and performed by Reb-Cantor Lisa Levine. Please help others find the show by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. We welcome comments and suggestions for future programming at NeshamaCast@gmail.com. And be sure to follow NAJC on Facebook to learn more about Jewish spiritual care happening in our communities.

Episode 76 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, with Sister Julia Walsh. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe:  Email | RSS | More Even with your presence, you preach" -Sr. Xiomara Méndez Hernández, OP, BCC IN THIS EPISODE In this episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast, Sister Julia Walsh FSPA chats with Sister Xiomara Méndez Hernández, OP, BCC. Sister Xiomara tells Julia about growing up in the Dominican Republic and becoming a fashion designer before being called to join the Adrian Dominican sisters. "They showed me poverty in my own country," says Sister Xiomara. "When I saw these intelligent, beautiful, well educated women giving their life for people they didn't know, it blew my mind." Her experience with the centrality of Dominican preaching helped Sister Xiomara in her years as a chaplain. "A chaplain is a call to be a compassionate and sacred and loving presence of God...when we are visiting a person who is suffering, we are meeting the person when the person is the most vulnerable. So how can we go and preach to them with our words? By listening." Sr. Xiomara Méndez Hernández, OP, BCC ABOUT THE GUEST Sister Xiomara (See-o-mara) Méndez Hernández, OP, BCC, an Adrian Dominican Sister, is originally from the Dominican Republic. She is the Executive Director of Dominican Sisters Conference – DSC. Previously, she ministered for 10 years as a Hospital Chaplain at Loyola University Health System in the Chicago area; St. Rose Dominican Hospitals in Henderson and Las Vegas, Nevada; and more recently at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL where she was the Spiritual Care Manager. She has had diverse ministerial experiences in the areas of preaching, catechesis, directing retreats, Spanish-English Medical interpreting, liturgical dancing, performance, and high fashion teaching. Sister Xiomara holds a Master's Degree in Pastoral Studies from Catholic Theological Union – CTU in Chicago, Licentiate on Industrial Arts with a Major on Fashion Design, and is a Board Certified Chaplain with the National Association of Catholic Chaplains – NACC. Before she became a religious sister, she was a fashion designer in her native country. She currently lives in Miami, Florida. MESSY JESUS BUSINESS is hosted by Sister Julia Walsh.  Produced and edited by Colin Wambsgans. Email us at messyjesusbusiness@gmail.com BE SOCIAL:https://www.facebook.com/MessyJesusBusiness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessyJesusBusiness Twitter: @messyjesusbiz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messyjesusbusiness SUPPORT US: https://www.patreon.com/messyjesusbusiness

To kick off this brand new season, we discuss grief with AmarAtma Khalsa, a Grief Specialist and Coach. With a dual Master's Degree in Chinese Medicine and Ministry as well as experience as a Board Certified Chaplain at both adult and children's hospitals, AmarAtma integrates a variety of practices including somatic exercises, breathing techniques, mindfulness, and self-love. This unique approach helps alleviate the heaviness, overwhelm, and powerlessness that often comes with grief, which ultimately, can help any person transform their life after loss. In this episode, we first tackle the definition of grief. We explore why grief is not talked about nearly enough with one another (and why we should). Amaratma then helps to distinguish between healthy versus unhealthy ways of grieving. We also discuss the importance of grief work for better health and practical approaches for those in the active grieving process. And we have a special offer this season with short guided meditations at the end of the episodes so you can practice on your own and revisit them at any time. To anyone who has experienced loss, big or small, and suffered from grief, I dedicate this episode, from my heart to yours. I truly hope that this discussion helps you along your journey of healing. Connect with AmarAtma:InstagramFacebook YoutubeConnect with Dr. Jonar, MD:Book a Health Coaching Discovery Call with Dr. Jonar4 Truth Health CoachingInstagram Facebook Linkedin ThreadsDr. Jonar WebsiteHOW CAN I SUPPORT THIS PODCAST?Download, Listen, Subscribe, Rate & Review: Glass Half Healthy on Apple PodcastGlass Half Healthy on Spotify Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Thanks to my intern, Amelia Liu, to Jacob Ferrer for their production help, and to StockSounds for the music. And to YOU! Thank you for listening!Disclaimer:This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and isn't medical advice so please talk to your primary physician for that. In addition, the views and opinions expressed by me are my own and not that of my former, current or future employer. This also applies to my guests. Finally, we do our best to make every effort to relay correct information, but don't guarantee its accuracy. Thank you for listening.

About Our Guest:Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn recently began her term as President of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. Rabbanit Alissa was ordained at Yeshivat Maharat and is a Board Certified Chaplain. She is  a full-time staff chaplain at New York-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center where she specializes in end-of-life care, palliative care, and psychiatric care. She also serves on the clergy team at Congregation Netivot Shalom in Teaneck, NJ, where she resides with her family. Rabbanit Alissa is a prolific writer and speaker, and in 2017 was chosen as one of the Forward 50, the Forward's annual list of the 50 most influential, accomplished, and interesting American Jews.Rabbanit Alissa is featured in the video “Are we ready for female spiritual leadership?” hosted by Mayim Bialik.More about Rabbanit Alissa is found in Wikipedia.During podcast interview, reference is made to article in New York Times Magazine, “Should patients be allowed to die from anorexia?” About our host: Rabbi Edward Bernstein, PBCC, is the producer and host of NeshamaCast. He serves as Chaplain at Boca Raton Regional Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida. He is a member of the Board of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. Prior to his chaplain career, he served as a pulpit rabbi in congregations in New Rochelle, NY; Beachwood, OH; and Boynton Beach, FL. He is also the host and producer of My Teacher Podcast: A Celebration of the People Who Shape Our Lives. About our host:Rabbi Edward Bernstein, BCC, is the producer and host of NeshamaCast. He serves as Chaplain at Boca Raton Regional Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida. He is a member of the Board of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. Prior to his chaplain career, he served as a pulpit rabbi in congregations in New Rochelle, NY; Beachwood, OH; and Boynton Beach, FL. He is also the host and producer of My Teacher Podcast: A Celebration of the People Who Shape Our Lives. Transcripts for this episode and other episodes of NeshamaCast are available at NeshamaCast.simplecast.com and are typically posted one week after an episode first airs. Theme Music is “A Niggun For Ki Anu Amecha,” written and performed by Reb-Cantor Lisa Levine. Please help others find the show by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. We welcome comments and suggestions for future programming at NeshamaCast@gmail.com. And be sure to follow NAJC on Facebook to learn more about Jewish spiritual care happening in our communities.

Chaplain Wes Moldogo is an advocate for integrating spiritual care into the care of patients, service members, and their families.  As a chaplain for the military as well as hospital and hospice patients, Wes educates about the value chaplains bring to the care of people with life-limiting illnesses.  1 in 4 Medicare hospice patients is a US military veteran.  That's 25% of the patients who utilize the Medicare benefit to pay for their hospice care.  Wes learned early how powerful listening can be, and how listening can be used to support people dealing with illness as well as their caregivers.   Wes educates about the differences between pastoral ministry and spiritual counseling (chaplaincy).  So many misconceptions surround the work of a chaplain, even inside the hospice industry itself.  Grief support, spiritual counseling, and bereavement support are all part of what a chaplain does.  Chaplains support the personal faith beliefs and spirituality of the patient and the caregiver, even if those beliefs are different from what the chaplain believes.  Chaplains can support any faith or spiritual belief system. Adequate education is vital to ensuring that chaplains are providing care that focuses on the patient's beliefs, and not the chaplain's beliefs.  Board certification and Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) are critical to the success of a chaplain. If you're interested in education in Chaplaincy, visit the Spiritual Care Association website or the Board of Chaplaincy Certification, Inc.   Visit internationaldoulalifemovement.com to learn more about doulas, or connect with others who are doing death doula work.   Register for IDLM's FREE 2024 Birthday Bash Jan. 8 - 12, 2024 here.  If you're interested in becoming a certified death doula through IDLM, click here. Access all the courses that IDLM provides here. See all the events that IDLM is offering by clicking here.  Get your set of Death Deck cards here! Purchase the End of Life Deck for use with people with serious or terminal illness here.  Find The Death Deck on social media:     Facebook   Twitter (X)   Instagram Find more podcast episodes from The Heart of Hospice at The Heart of Hospice Podcast (theheartofhospice.com)  Book podcast host Helen Bauer to speak at your event or conference by sending an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com.  Follow The Heart of Hospice on Facebook,  Instagram, and LinkedIn.  Connect with The Heart of Hospice podcast on The Whole Care Network, along with a host of other caregiving podcasts by clicking here.      

Hospital chaplains are called to some of the holiest work, entering rooms where grief and vulnerability are often palpable. Rev. Emma Landowski Sancomb shares her experiences with us - what it's like entering those spaces, how she prepares her own heart, and how she tries to move out of the way so God's wisdom can speak through her. She does the same in the journaling workshops she offers, which she says are all about allowing space for the Holy Wisdom of God to flow through us.About Rev. EmmaRev. Emma Landowski-Sancomb, BCC is ordained in the United Church of Christ and a Board Certified Chaplain that works at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Mequon, WI. Emma is also certified in Holy Fire Reiki I.  Through Emma's Ministry of Sacred Transition, journaling workshops are offered, alongside officiating weddings, creating ceremonies and rituals for all of life's sacred transitions.  Emma's desire is to meet each individual where they are and to help them honor experiences of transition, celebration or grief.  Emma's spirituality is shaped by the larger ecosystem and how we are called to be in community with each other. Outside of ministry and work, Emma can be found spending time with her family outside, gardening or hiking. Connect with Rev. EmmaVia her website: https://www.sacred-transition.com/, Facebook, or InstagramConnect with us!Sign up to receive a little Gospel in your inbox every Monday Morning with our weekly devotional.Check out our website for great resources, previous blog posts, and more.Get some Lady Preacher Podcast swag!Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

"How do I help someone who is grieving?" This is the perennial question when it comes to showing up for people we care about after someone dies. Zack Wheat, a Board Certified Chaplain, knows more than most about what people who are grieving need - and don't need. Professionally, Zack knows about this from his work as a hospital chaplain for an inpatient palliative care team. He also knows about it from his time volunteering as a facilitator in peer grief support groups at Dougy Center. But, long before he was a hospital chaplain or a grief group facilitator, Zack learned about how to be there for others when he was 21 and his friend Leanna died in a car accident.  In this episode we talk about: What it was like for Zack to speak at his friend's funeral  His draw to working as a chaplain  The difference between hospital and hospice chaplaincy  How the pandemic impacted Zack and his hospital colleagues  What people who are grieving need – and don't need  How to be human with other humans who are grieving  What keeps people from showing up for others  The value of acknowledgment, empathy, and presence  What Zack's learned as a facilitator in a peer grief support group 

[Ep15] Have you ever wondered what a chaplain does in a healthcare setting? Guiding families through the hospital environment, providing spiritual care to patients, and helping people with what comes next are just a small sample of the many hats worn by chaplains. Join us in this episode as we talk to Chaplain John Ruiz about his roles and responsibilities, education requirements for being a Board Certified Chaplain (BCC), what it was like to work in his role during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations! John Ruiz is a chaplain with the Spiritual Care Services team at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He is also a pastor and author. Most recently he published the book, A Chaplain's Perspective on the 2020-2021 Pandemic: Tragedy, Resilience, Hope.  Listen in on our conversation to learn more about: What are the different roles of a chaplain in healthcare? What are the differences between a chaplain, pastor, and a priest? What kind of education requirements are there to be a Board Certified Chaplain? How did the role of chaplain change during the pandemic? How does he stay hopeful in a role that is often around so much tragedy? What are some of the lessons he has learned while serving people in healthcare? Quick Links: Chaplain John Ruiz's book: Amazon or Barnes & Noble Mount Carmel Spiritual Care Do you have ideas for future guests or topics on this podcast? Maybe you have some thoughts on how to improve the show? If that sounds like you, take a moment to answer the 3 questions on our anonymous feedback survey!Podcast artwork was made with the awesome resources from CanvaMusic for the show was obtained from PixabayEmail the show at hfconversations@gmail.com

Introducing David Peterson – Ordained Pastor, Board Certified Chaplain, and Author.• The relevance of Forgiveness and why it is so hard• The ways in which you know when you have forgiven• Who this book was written for.Rev. David P. Peterson is an ordained pastor and board-certified chaplain, with over thirty years of experience in ministry to congregations, as well as chaplaincy experience in hospitals, fire/ems, law enforcement and hospice. He's provided emotional and spiritual care on the scenes of devastating events from 9/11 to school shootings and various community tragedies and in 1994, founded Shepherd's Staff Pastoral Services, where he was able to provide spiritual care to thousands via chaplains he trained and placed at long term care facilities across the U.S. A study in resiliency and forgiveness, David has lived all his life with tremors in his hands and arms and navigated the bullying, harassment, and embarrassing moments it has invited from those who lack understanding and empathy. And at the age of 12, he was targeted by a neighborhood pedophile who used alcohol, pornography, and affirmation to abuse him sexually, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. Years of silence, anger, shame, and self-destructive behaviors followed before healing and forgiveness transformed him.  David and his wife, Arden — as well as their four sons and their families — reside in Chesapeake, Virginia.Website: https://davidpetersonbooks.com/Brought to you by J.C. Cooley Foundation  "Equipping the Youth of Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow."Support the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rev. David P. Peterson is an ordained pastor and Board-Certified Chaplain with over thirty years of experience in ministry to congregations and chaplaincy experience in hospitals, fire/EMS, and law enforcement. He has provided crisis care in mass shooting and community disasters. Rev. Peterson is also president and the publisher of Wave Dancer Media, LLC, sharing stories of resilient living.  Pastor Dave is a Master of Divinity graduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, PA. He and his wife, Arden, and their four sons and families, as well as Daisy, their Golden Retriever, reside in Chesapeake, Virginia, where he is Senior Pastor at Apostles Lutheran Church. Pastor Dave is the author of a new book called, “Journey to Forgiveness: 21 Milestones to Freedom.”  To contact Pastor Dave, visit his website at https://davidpetersonbooks.com  ----------------------------   The Real Men Check In is a quick way to help you start your week off on the right foot, in the right way - as a husband, father, and leader. Every Monday, Joe Martin shares personal insights, encouragement, and support that will move you beyond “church” to “real change.”  To make sure you don't miss a Check-In or interview episode, make sure you "Stay Connected" by signing up for updates and our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com     Also, help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God's glory by leaving us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/rmcpodcast and SHARING this podcast with your friends.   Are you stuck? Want to go to the next level in your marriage, career, business, or ministry?  Then maybe it's time you got a coach. ALL CHAMPIONS have one. Let me coach you to help you strengthen your faith, improve your marriage, spiritually lead your family, achieve more, balance your time, grow your ministry, or even stop an addiction. Click here for details: http://www.RMCfree.com   Also join us on: Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/ Facebook: @realdrjoemartin YouTube: http://www.RealMenTraining.com Instagram: @realdrjoemartin Twitter: @professormartin

If you've ever lost someone or something important to you, you know how devastating the emotional burden of loss can be.  Imagine you're on a hike while carrying a massive backpack, except you're stuck and struggling to move forward with all the weight on your shoulders. The worst part is, that weight can rear its ugly head in your relationships with your family and friends if you haven't learned how to deal with that burden.  That's why I'm thrilled to introduce you to today's guest, AmarAtma Khalsa. AmarAtma is a Grief Coach and a Board Certified Chaplain. He's worked thousands of hours with grievers in a Trauma-1 University Hospital specializing in end-of-life care, palliative care, trauma, and critical care.  You'll hear AmarAtma drops some truth bombs on how most people deal with grief (spoiler alert: it's usually not great), and he'll also provide some awesome tips on how to deal with grief and loss in a more positive and productive way.  In our conversation, you'll learn: The sneaky ways in which unresolved grief destroys our relationships. Better alternatives to running away from difficult emotions. Tips on how we can create a safe and positive space for grief work with loved ones. Some of my favorite moments of the conversation: What grief is, and does it ever end. The damage unresolved grief does to our relationships. How extreme positivity can backfire. Using grief as an internal emotional compass. Things we should NEVER say to a grieving friend. Best practices for dealing with grief. How we evolve when we stop fighting with our emotions. How can grief coaching help you better cope with loss. Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/381 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 508 - Dr. Moses Taiwo  Dr. Moses Taiwo is a Certified Educator with the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) and a Board-Certified Chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC). He earned two doctorates: Religion-New Testament (Andrews University, 2002), and Management and Information Systems Technology (University of Phoenix, 2015), respectively. At present, he serves as CPE Educator and Manager, Spiritual Care Services, Kettering Medical Center, Kettering, OH. Moses is also the Chair of ACPE Research Committee. Moses received ordination from the Seventh day Adventist Church and has maintained endorsement with Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries since 2003. He has served as a church pastor and a head elder in many parts of US since he came to the country in 1997. Moses completed his first CPE unit at Saint Joseph Medical Center, South Bend, IN, in 2000, and his Residency Units both at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo, IN, and Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC between 2003 and 2005. Moses did his supervisory training at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He is originally from Nigeria and is now a US citizen with his wife and three adult children. More about Dr. Moses Taiwo https://ketteringhealthcpe.org/our-staff/ ----more---- 10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp Instructions Visit https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com At checkout use code: 10off Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing) This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.   Official Music Video:   Web Site: https://rickleejames.com   PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892  Endorsements: “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.” -CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/ “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.” –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary) "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release." -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter) "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus." -Mike Harland RICK LEE JAMES INFO Web Sites: https://www.rickleejames.com Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls         More from Rick Lee James Shine A Light In The Darkness Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness Music Video:   Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:   https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 508 - Dr. Moses Taiwo Dr. Moses Taiwo is a Certified Educator with the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) and a Board-Certified Chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC).He earned two doctorates: Religion-New Testament (Andrews University, 2002), and Management and Information Systems Technology (University of Phoenix, 2015), respectively.At present, he serves as CPE Educator and Manager, Spiritual Care Services, Kettering Medical Center, Kettering, OH. Moses is also the Chair of ACPE Research Committee.Moses received ordination from the Seventh day Adventist Church and has maintained endorsement with Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries since 2003. He has served as a church pastor and a head elder in many parts of US since he came to the country in 1997.Moses completed his first CPE unit at Saint Joseph Medical Center, South Bend, IN, in 2000, and his Residency Units both at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo, IN, and Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC between 2003 and 2005. Moses did his supervisory training at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.He is originally from Nigeria and is now a US citizen with his wife and three adult children.More about Dr. Moses Taiwohttps://ketteringhealthcpe.org/our-staff/10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band campInstructions* Visit https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com* At checkout use code: 10offAdvent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.* Official Music Video:* Web Site:https://rickleejames.com* PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com* SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing* Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts* Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892 Endorsements:“A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”-CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/“I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”–Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)"I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."-Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)"Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."-Mike HarlandRICK LEE JAMES INFOWeb Sites:https://www.rickleejames.comGet The Single:https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls More from Rick Lee JamesShine A Light In The DarknessGet The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darknessMusic Video:Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Grandpa Bills next in studio guest, Dr. Edward Smink- here's some of the questions I will ask Dr Edward to address: How did you become a caregiver? Can you tell us more about how you overcame compassion fatigue?In your book, you define caregivers more broadly than most of us are familiar with. Can you elaborate on who are the caregivers? Can you help us understand why caregivers are resistant in seeking help and self-care? What is compassion fatigue and why do most caregivers experience it? You mention that there are three cultural taboos that caregivers struggle with in developing skills of self-care. Can you tell us more?Caregivers share a common bond with other caregivers who share their similar roles. What are the strengths and challenges of these groups? PLEASE LEAVE ALL REPLIES AND MESSAGES AT MY BH SALES ANCHOR RADIO MESSAGE BOARD About Edward Dr. Edward Smink is a passionate coach for caregivers. He attributes his skills from his experiences at the bedside as well as his overcoming severe compassion fatigue and burnout. He offers hope to those suffering from compassion fatigue because he knows it is possible to move from isolation and fear to renewed hope and energy. Biography Edward Smink, the founder of The Soul of Caregiving Coaching Practice, is an in-demand speaker, coach, and author of The Soul of Caregiving, A Caregiver's Guide to Healing and Transformation. Edward holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from Newton Junior College, a BA in Psychology from Boston College, an MA in Counseling Psychology, a MA and  PhD in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. He is a former Registered Nurse, Healthcare Executive in Mission, Values, Spirituality, Ethics, End of Life Care, and Community Health. He holds titles as a Board-Certified Chaplain with the National Association of Catholic Chaplains and is an Associate Coach with the International Coaching Federation. #Caregiver,#Resilience, #Burnout, #Transformation ,#Family Caregiver ,#Nurse #Self Care, #Burnout Prevention,# Preventative Resilience, #Meditation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsales/message

"When feel resourced [to handle grief], then we feel confident. When we have growth in our confidence to experience it [grief], then there's a bit of invincibility. And that invincibility makes us fearless. Then grief is not the same experience anymore in our life." This week's special guest on Welcome to the Other Side is AmarAtma Khalsa, a Grief Coach and overall delightfully deep human. AmarAtma (a two word first name that means Eternal or Timeless Soul) is a Grief Coach with advanced certification as a Grief Recovery Specialist. He's a Board Certified Chaplain, having worked with thousands of hours with grievers in a Trauma-1 University Hospital specializing in end-of-life care, palliative care, trauma, and critical care. He has a dual Master's Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Divinity and uses a trauma-informed, mind-body-spirit approach to teaching and helping grievers from the many losses that occur through life. He currently offers 1:1 virtual grief coaching to grievers on how to grieve and how to let go. AmarAtma shares a new way of approaching grief in our lives, one that will leave us transformed and ever more resilient. For the divorced moms in the audience, we talk about the various forms of grief in divorce, including how to grieve loss of control of our kids' lives. Here are a few quotes from AmarAtma: "This is real emotional scuba diving." "Grief is a response, not an emotion." "Grief in divorce is a death without a body." "Grief is defined as many emotions at the same time, sometimes contradictory or conflictual with each other; with varying power & energy." "Grief work is emotional resiliency work." "We don't drown in our emotions. We drown in our thoughts about our emotions." Fair warning, you're going to want to hire AmarAtma as soon as you listen to this. I do. He's on my list of next coaches to work with. Brilliant, fun, deep, human. Enjoy! p.s. AmarAtma mentioned using a Feelings Wheel to help us get more specific about naming the emotions we're feeling within our grief. Here's an example of a Feelings Wheel: https://feelingswheel.com/ // FOLLOW AmarAtma Khalsa: https://amaratmacoaching.com https://www.instagram.com/amaratmacoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8OPfNcMrDMRWQ6fB5Ce3kw https://www.facebook.com/AmarAtmaKhalsa // For more information on working with Meg Gluckman in her 1-1 private coaching practice, visit: https://linktr.ee/meggluckmancoaching --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/welcometotheotherside/message

INTRODUCTION:  Edward Smink, the founder of The Soul of Caregiving Coaching Practice, is an in-demand speaker, coach, and author of The Soul of Caregiving, A Caregiver's Guide to Healing and Transformation. Edward holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from Newton Junior College, a BA in Psychology from Boston College, an MA in Counseling Psychology, a MA and PhD in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. He is a former Registered Nurse, Healthcare Executive in Mission, Values, Spirituality, Ethics, End of Life Care, and Community Health. He holds titles as a Board-Certified Chaplain with the National Association of Catholic Chaplains and is an Associate Coach with the International Coaching Federation. INCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE (But not limited to): ·      Care Advice For The Caregiver·      Compassion Fatigue Defined·      Burnout Defined·      Pandemic Benefits·      Emotional Considerations·      Relationship Imbalance·      Why Comparisons Won't Work·      Three Cultural Taboos That Prevent Self-Care  CONNECT WITH DR. SMINK: Website & Books: https://soulofcaregiving.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulofcaregivingTwitter: https://twitter.com/smink_mLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardmphd/  CONNECT WITH DE'VANNON: Website: https://www.SexDrugsAndJesus.comWebsite: https://www.DownUnderApparel.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sexdrugsandjesusYouTube: https://bit.ly/3daTqCMFacebook:   https://www.facebook.com/SexDrugsAndJesus/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexdrugsandjesuspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TabooTopixLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devannonPinterest: https://www.pinterest.es/SexDrugsAndJesus/_saved/Email: DeVannon@SDJPodcast.com  DE'VANNON'S RECOMMENDATIONS: ·      Pray Away Documentary (NETFLIX)o  https://www.netflix.com/title/81040370o  TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk_CqGVfxEs ·      OverviewBible (Jeffrey Kranz)o  https://overviewbible.como  https://www.youtube.com/c/OverviewBible ·      Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed (Documentary)o  https://press.discoveryplus.com/lifestyle/discovery-announces-key-participants-featured-in-upcoming-expose-of-the-hillsong-church-controversy-hillsong-a-megachurch-exposed/ ·      Leaving Hillsong Podcast With Tanya Levino  https://leavinghillsong.podbean.com  ·      Upwork: https://www.upwork.com·      FreeUp: https://freeup.net VETERAN'S SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ·      Disabled American Veterans (DAV): https://www.dav.org·      American Legion: https://www.legion.org ·      What The World Needs Now (Dionne Warwick): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfHAs9cdTqg  INTERESTED IN PODCASTING OR BEING A GUEST?: ·      PodMatch is awesome! This application streamlines the process of finding guests for your show and also helps you find shows to be a guest on. The PodMatch Community is a part of this and that is where you can ask questions and get help from an entire network of people so that you save both money and time on your podcasting journey.https://podmatch.com/signup/devannon  TRANSCRIPT: Dr. Edward Smink[00:00:00]You're listening to the sex drugs and Jesus podcast, where we discuss whatever the fuck we want to! And yes, we can put sex and drugs and Jesus all in the same bed and still be all right at the end of the day. My name is De'Vannon and I'll be interviewing guests from every corner of this world as we dig into topics that are too risqué for the morning show, as we strive to help you understand what's really going on in your life.There is nothing off the table and we've got a lot to talk about. So let's dive right into this episode.DeVannon: Dr. Edward Smith, the founder of the Soul of Caregiving Coaching Practice, is an in-demand speaker, coach, and author of the Soul of Caregiving, A Caregiver's Guide to Healing and Transformation. This is a very unique episode, Edward and I. Come at caregiving from a unique perspective with the focus being on giving care advice to the caregiver.Y'all compassionate [00:01:00] fatigue and burnout are real, and I'm happy to have an expert here with me today to tell you everything about it. De'Vannon: Hello everyone and welcome back to the Sex Drugs in Jesus podcast. My name is Devana. I'm your host. Have with me here today Dr. Edward smi, and he is the author of a, I'm gonna say a. Hmm. A very polarizing book called Soul of Caregiving, A Caregiver's Guide to Healing and Transformation. This book here talks about what I consider to be a most taboo topic because it deals with the pains and the grievances that people go through, not because of problems they're going through necessarily, but because the.DeVannon: Problems a loved one is going through, particularly in the area of health. And so that's what we're going to talk to today. You know, how we can beat ourselves up, tell us, tell ourselves we've never done enough, you know, when they die, what more could we have done? So on and so forth. And through caring for [00:02:00] somebody who's not well, we forget to take care of ourselves.And so, so Dr. Smith's website addresses that in depth as to does this book we're gonna talk about today. So, Dr. Smi, how are you?Edward: I am doing very well and I appreciate this opportunity to talk about self-care and, and how to prevent compassion fatigue and burnout.DeVannon: Absolutely. And so tell us you know, a little bit about like your educational history you know, you are a doctor. Tell us like, you know, where you went to school, what kind of doctor Exactly. And so.Edward: Well, I have a doctorate in depth psychology, which focuses on trying to understand a person's Willingness to deal with their life, to deal with their soul. And I use the word soul in the sense of that inner energy that's within each [00:03:00] person. I, I think of the The painting in the Sistine Chapel where you have the divine God, the Father reaching out to Adam, and there's that sense of touching each other, that somehow we allow ourselves to get in touch with that sacred part of who we are.And in that space, we're able to make appropriate choices and decisions. So I used to belong to a community of brothers that work for healthcare. I have a background in nursing. And then I became a chaplain and I, I worked a lot with the different ethical and, and, and, and spiritual issues that both families and, and caregivers and patients experience.And I could, I could talk more about that. And then I after I got. Bachelor's in, in nursing. I [00:04:00]then got a master's in counseling psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. And, and I used to work full-time also, so I worked full-time and I also got my master's. And I don't know how I did it, but I did it.And I then started doing coaching and I started working in, in executive leadership in, in healthcare working with mission and values, which has to do with organizational organizational development. And, and then I also worked with ethics. I was on ethics committees. I was on, developed ethics committees and dealt with death and dying, dealt with hospice. Dealt with the issues that most family members face when a loved one becomes critically ill. And then I also worked in community health trying to be a [00:05:00] presence in the community our healthcare system to give back to the community in helping them with, with different health issues. So I got a, a master.In, in counseling psychology. Then I got a PhD, another master's in a PhD, in depth psychology, and that's where the doctor comes from. My Doctoral thesis was the thresholds of affliction, the heroic journey of healing. What happens to a person when they're ill and what resources do they use to help them get in touch with that curative part of their that's happening or to help them deal with the, the dying process.That's sort of my background and I sound younger than I am, and I, I like that. Most people think I am about 10 or 15 years younger than I am, and I like that too. And I [00:06:00] often say, if you could only see me now. But anyway, I have a passion to reach out to caregivers and then I explain who are the caregivers?And I say, we all are because at the heart of being human is to. Parents care for their children. Spouses care for each other. Educators care for their pupils. First responders and police officers care for the people they work with. We're all, we're all caregivers. It's not just in the medical field of doctors and nurses and, and, and therapists.So, because we all care, the, the danger is that we don't care for our. We're, we're, we're, I think there's a phrase that's easier to give than receive, and, and so we're, we're used to always wanting to give, but we don't use those same skills to take care of [00:07:00] ourself. In the, in the Hebrew scripture and then also in the Christians scriptures, it says, you know, love the Lord your God with all your mind, all your heart, and all your being.And then it says, love your neighbor as you love. Now here's the question. Have we grown up with a healthy respect of loving ourself? We usually think we're not good enough or what because of culture or our different political aspirations. We don't feel that the gift that we are in, in, in most spiritual traditions as as, as a child of the divine, we don't, we don't.Let that sink in and realize how, how special we are. So you're special and I'm special. The everyone who's listening is special. And when we allow ourselves to experience that specialness, we're able to make appropriate decisions to care for ourself.DeVannon: Right. [00:08:00] So thank you for uh, the, that, that, that, that thorough breakdown of You know, well, I guess you, I guess your answered the other question I was gonna ask you about, like, why you wrote the book, you know, and that I think you, I think you covered that already, so thank you for that. But you mentioned that, that, that you do coaching.So I'm curious, like what, what sort of coaching do you do and what is it that you help people gain?Edward: Well, I work mainly with caregivers. And who are they? So the, we're all caregivers, but what I really try to focus on a person who's experiencing compassion fatigue, and I'll explain that in, in, in also burnout. I'll explain that. You hear that a lot. I try to have them focus on their strengths, not on the problem that they're dealing with.So what are the strengths that you. and when we, we focus on our own interior strengths, then we're able to [00:09:00] separate the issue that's, that we're dealing with. We're able to pull it apart. We're able to make appropriate choices cuz we have a foundation. But what happens with compassion fatigue is that we we're so exhausted, we lose our bearing.You know, we're, we're on. And we need to get back to the center of things. So compassion fatigue happens because we love what we're doing and we get exhausted.DeVannon: So,Edward: love what we're doing.DeVannon: so, so it's a mixture of love and exhaustion. Before, before we get too much into the definition of compassion fatigue, I wanted, I want to hang on to the Into the coaching. So y'all, his, his, his website is soul of caregiving.com. You can book counseling, coaching sessions, co counseling sessions there and get more information there.He's a very interesting blog on the website and of course, you know the book soul of Caregiving, the Caregiver Guide to Healing and Transformation can [00:10:00] also all be bought through that website. So, , do you, can you gimme an example of like a client that you were working with, like what their issue was and how you helped them to overcome that issue, and then what, how they were after you helped them to overcome.Edward: well, I can think of one in particular who was an executive leader in in nursing, and she always. Always got in trouble because she was, she wasn't taking care of herself. And, and she came to me and, and she said, I, I think I'm, I'm going through burnout. And I, so we started talking about it, and over a course of six months, and sometimes it takes longer, she was able to focus on how she.Get out of the trap that she knitted herself into. [00:11:00] She didn't realize that she was like a, a, a hamster in a wheel that was constantly going, going spinning and spinning and spinning cuz she was always so directed to take care of others. And she learned that from her mother who was a nurse. And so she, she always thought she had to push and push and push and push and push and never took time for herself.So that realization took time for her to own it and not to feel selfish or not to feel guilty. Well, I'm guilty because I'm, I'm, I am taking a three day weekend, or I'm guilty because my husband and I are going for a trip and we're leaving the children with our grand, with our parents. It, it's like it It is, it is.And I had another client. Who felt she was selfish, you know? And I said, look at, and I told this other client, I said, look [00:12:00] at what you've done, what you've done for others. How can you say you're selfish? This other client was taking care of her father with Alzheimer for two years until he died. And I said, look at all you've done.How can you say you're selfish? And she realized, She wasn't selfish to take care of herself, but it took a long time for her to say it's okay. So coaching takes time. It's not, it's not like, you know, you're knocked off your horse and, and, and you get insight. You get insight and then you have to apply it.Yeah. It, it, you have, it's like a muscle. You have to massage it.DeVannon: Right? And so when it, when it comes to the to the caregivers and the caretakers, Well, there was a sta a statistic that, that I read that it says like, in 20 20, 20 3% of American caregivers said caregiving had made [00:13:00] their own health worse. And that's according to the A A R P. You know, and I was reading it, you know, you know, and it also elsewhere said you know, that care caregiving is like the growing crisis that everyone must face.I think we saw this a lot. You know, when Covid hit and then the nurses and everything, you know, they started quitting and, you know, there was a lot of burnout and like, and fatigue and stuff like that. So did you see an an influx of, of, I guess, customers or patients during covid or how, how, from your view, has Covid impacted the subject at hand?Edward: Well, COVID affected us. In many ways, and I think the main reason was it the normal that we knew became nonexistent. So most of us were going through a sense of [00:14:00] grieving. We were going through a sense of loss. We were going through anxiety because we wanted to get out and do things. We wanted to get back to normal.I remember two years ago I was gonna have a, a birthday party for my brother and myself we're twins, and that's when Covid started. And I remember it saying to my, my cousin, well, this'll be over in a week or two and we can get on with it. Well, two years later, you know, we're, we're, we're emerging out of our tunnels.But I think what most people. Faced was themself. They, they had to deal with issues that all of a sudden popped up that they couldn't run away from, and, and so that some were able to cope with that and some weren't. I think it also helped people become more reflect. [00:15:00] You know, after you can't, I mean, how many movies can you watch it?You know, and all of a sudden you're realizing that you have time to read, you have time to focus, you have time to write, you have time to journal, you have time to read that book. You've always wanted to, you have time to spend with your family in ways that you didn't. And so it, it, it forced most of us to deal.Personal issues that often were hidden. And so there's a recovery they call it now, post covid, you know relief. How, how to, how to help clients or how to help each other realize we can put our feet back in the water, but the water is different than it was two years ago. . See, that's, that's, that's what's d.and so we're creating a new normal. That's different because we're [00:16:00] different.DeVannon: Right. And so, yeah, I mean, I, I concur. People did have to face themselves. I think that that is like the greatest benefit of Covid. I dunno if it sounds, You know, oxymoron to associate benefits with Covid, but I do cuz I felt like personally a lot of good came out of it. And one of the greatest things was, like you said, causing people to face themselves because people could not go and bury their reality and activities or bury their pain and activities.You know, they had to actually deal with life on life terms and deal with life as it is, rather than to be, to cater to distrac.Edward: Exactly. Exactly. And it, it, it challenged all of us. And, and some people did. And others in coping and others, you know, got really depressed.DeVannon: Yeah. Or acted out in their own ways. , so.Edward: Yes, we do.DeVannon: All right, so, so then let, let me bring this back around [00:17:00] then to the compassion fatigue and burnout. Go ahead and explain to us, you know, what those two are.Edward: Well, compassion fatigue has to do with doing something. We love. We really love being a parent. We really love being a spouse. We really love teaching, or we love nursing, or we love being a, a, a first responder or please. We love, we love, we love what we do, but we get exhausted. And because we get exhausted, it's called compassion.because we're so compassion, we get fatigued. And the antidote to that is called compassion resilience, that we're able to step away from a situation and, and, and not Not de personalize ourself from it, but [00:18:00] to build a safety net and boundaries that we could weave in and out without getting totally absorbed in, into, into the situation.So that's, that's what compassion fatigue is. Burnout has to do with being in a situation. It could be, as you said, the danger of being a caregiver at home and feels feeling. and no one's helping me. And I could talk about that in a little bit. And so you, you, you lose hope. You don't get the emotional let's say a wife is taking care of her husband who has Alzheimer's.She doesn't get the same satisfaction of the relationship that she had before. So she's going through a sense of grieving and, and she also is, is. Feels that she's stuck. And so or I could [00:19:00] be in a, a work situation in, in a hospital clinic, a, a school, and, and the people in charge do not give me the normal human satisfaction of being there as a person.I'm, I'm just a clog and a wheel, and so I never feel I get the support. I never feel that there's people helping me and, and acknowledging my humanness appreciation. You've done a good job. We're really proud of you. All those things that help a person realize that that what they're doing is, is who they are and they're affirmed in that situation.When you're not affirm. You, you feel like you're, you're hitting your head against the wall because no matter what you do doesn't change the situation that the people on top don't recognize you [00:20:00]in your human gifts and capacities. So that's the difference between burnout and compassion fatigue.DeVannon: Right. And so thank you for, you for explaining that. Another great thing I thought that came from Covid was this gut check that had to come into employers because employers. you know, not always so great. Their employees underappreciate them, overwork them, underpay them, and act like that. That employee always has to come there.When people were sitting at home reflecting, they realized that, you know, life is short. They got their value system organized. A lot of people who never liked those jobs anyway, and were burned out on those jobs, then go back to those jobs and you know, and now we have like this surplus of jobs and everything.And I think it's the most beautiful thing because employee employers have had to humble themselves downEdward: Yes. Yes.DeVannon: and not think the world revolves around them because they're the one cutting the checks. , [00:21:00] you know, you actually need employees to make a business run, and so,Edward: Well, I like what you said that that many people got in touch with their values and realized that they, they could leave a situation, they didn't have to stay stuck. , you see? And, and they could, they could work with a corporation on a different way. And corporations were realizing that the best, the most important entity that they have are their employees.And, and so how do you make sure that their needs are being taken care. It, it, it's, it takes, it takes less money to care for your employees than to keep hiring new people cuz people quit.DeVannon: right. It does. Absolutely. And hopefully these employers have learned that of the reason why I work for myself now is because I've had a [00:22:00] litany of terrible bosses and supervisors and companies that I've worked for and I was just like, you know the hell with all that. So Well, something in you. Something in you said, see, it forced you to be creative. , it forced you to get in touch with what your real values and what you wanted to do. And so that's, that's the blessing. And saying, I can't go back to that. I don't, you know, but some people do and, and they, they're miserable.Edward: I call 'em mis aholic, so I'm glad you brought that up,DeVannon: Absolutely. Now I'm gonna take a curve ball here with compassion fatigue and burnout, because as you were describing it, I'm hearing echoes of relatability here when it comes to romantic relationships. You know, we've talked about like parents, you know, employers are health setting. , [00:23:00] do you believe there's any implications with compassion fatigue and burnout when we have like a romantic partner and maybe we've overextended that relationship and we just don't wanna leave?Edward: Well, I think the same issue comes up about being true to yourself and sometimes, and I'm sure during the covid, people realized who are married, that they don't love each other. And so they made appropriate decisions. I think that romantically, I often say the gift of a relationship is that the spouse gives permission for the other to be who they are and vice versa.So your, your, your spouse wants you to be who you really could. And you want your spouse to be who they [00:24:00] really could be. And so when you start with that framework, you're on a deeper level than competition.DeVannon: Hmm.Edward: And you know you probably know and heard enough that the way women think is different than the way men.and they're both, both, right, , it's not like one's right, or or the other. But men tend to look at something from one perspective and women from the other, and they could share those perspectives. And again, it's not right or wrong, it's just the fact that, oh, I didn't see it that way. So again, how does it, how does it come back to normal communication?DeVannon: So when you, when you said you know, no competition, I, I had that reaction because, you know, I'm, I'm dealing with a relationship right now where, There's this whole from the other person, like this whole competition wanting to compare, [00:25:00] you know? So that's why I had that reaction because like you hit the nail on the head,Edward: Well, you might, you might again You might decide to have a come to Jesus meeting and, and say, I, I, you know, it it, let's say for example, this person does something where you feel competition. That's when you should say can, can we talk about, I just feel you're competing with me and I, I, I don't want to compete with you.I wanna love. And if she's open to that or he's open to that, then you have a beginning of a new relationship. If they're not, then you're realizing that you're in the wrong relationship.DeVannon: Right, because that, that, that comparison and that competition doesn't work. [00:26:00] I was talking with you know, well, well, you know, we've seen this on the news actually often enough. You know, you'll have like one person in the relationship, be it straight, gay by whatever and so so, you know, we, we see on the news sometimes where jealous partner, jealous spouse, shows up at the job and like, kills someone, you know, kills their significant other because they were jealous or envious or whatever the case may be.You know, That whole like, like the comparing thing and the competitiveness, you know, you mentioned it, but I really wanna point out to people just how dangerous that can get, you know, to, to, to stay in a relationship with somebody who doesn't feel like they have equal footing. And that relationship, that thing is like a sort of cancer that's only gonna get worse with time until that person snaps and does something.You can't stay in a relationship with somebody if you're constantly feeling like you're less.Edward: Agree, and, and [00:27:00] all of us, no matter who we are. I mean, I grew up in an alcoholic family and I real, it took me a long time to overcome feeling I wasn't good enough. You know, you from your background, especially from the racial background, you know, you're, the way the white culture treats you. You go, well, am I good?and, and all of a sudden you realize, damn, I am good enough, , you know, and, and I'm good enough. So that's a real transformation. It's a real gift to stand before the sacred and say, thank you for giving me the gifts I have and, and I will use my life to the best of my ability to live out those gift. I mean, how many, how many people?How many people complimented you today?[00:28:00]DeVannon: Well, I rarely leave my house, so, but when I'm when I'm out and about, you know, not really. I'm the one who finds, I like to compliment people because I understand what that's doing for them, but most people don't give them out.Edward: Yeah. But I'm sure you have, you have good friends that support you.DeVannon: Yeah, I mean, when I go around my friends, you know, if I change my beard color or I have on, if I've lost weight, you know, absolutely. They'll do that. They will.Edward: I have a friend who, who dyes his beard alsoDeVannon: It's the thing to do, man. I can't grow hair on my head, so I gotta work with what I have, with what I got. So now let me thank you for going down that, that off the beat path with me with the whole relationships and everything because, you know, self-care is so, so important here. And when I think about this, I think about like how when my [00:29:00] grandfather had a stroke and then I think he was in the hospital paralyzed for like six months.you know, the family had, you know, was keeping going up there to the hospital. I think about various people who have died and, and they were like bedridden in the hospital and I can, I remember how tired, like you can tell it in the faces and the energy of the person who was going up there, attend to them and everything.Then when they died, it's like their care. It's like they got 20 years added back to their lives. 20, 30 years came back. It's like their youth was renewed. And so can you talk to us about how it can be bad for our health to pour that much of our cells into somebody?Edward: Well, it can be both a blessing and and a challenge. The blessing is, I've often said to doctors and nurses and other healthcare professionals, , are [00:30:00] you a better person because of the work that you do? And they all shake their head, yes, I, I'm a better person because that other person has taught me something that I didn't know about myself.So, for example, it is very tiring to be a caregiver and I may not be good with patience. . Well, the caregiver or your grandfather taught your family how to be patient. I mean, it just happened because that's what happens. The, the, the person who is, who is the one being cared for becomes the caregiver to the caregiver. So when you reflect on those experiences, you pause and. on, on the different experiences. That's what feeds you. When you don't, that that's when [00:31:00] you get tied up in nuts and, and you know, you probably heard, gee, I wish that person was dead. And then you hit yourself on the head and go, well, you know, how do, why am I saying that?Well, I'm saying that cuz I'm frustrated, , you know, I'm, I'm tired and.In our culture today, we don't acknowledge dying. I wrote a paper about that called doctors and nurses don't like to say the D word Dying. So the doctor will say, well, you're, you're great. Grandfather isn't really doing well. What do you want me to. and then the family feels they have to make a decision whether or not the person lives or dies. 25 [00:32:00] years ago, the physician would say, your grandfather isn't doing well. We're gonna do everything to keep him comfortable, and, and his time is short, but we're gonna keep 'em comfortable. See the difference. The physician. The physician hold. Holds the crisis. If, if you have children or, or ne nieces and nephews, if there's something wrong with them, they run up to you.What do you do? You reach out to your arms and you hold them. So caregivers need to hold the crisis. And what happens today is the p. will say, what do you want me to do? And, and the, the family gets all excited. Like they're pulling the plug. Well, they're not pulling the plug. The disease is pulling the plug.You know what, what's, what's really [00:33:00] happening? And we have all these technology to prevent the dying process to keep a person alive when there's no. No outcome that is going to be beneficial. And so that's exhausting too. It's exhausting because family members feel they're responsible, but they're not responsible.The doctor is, and the disease process helps. You know, no one wants someone that they love to die. I call that an. On the other hand, the person's medical condition is causing the person to die. I call that an orange, and they're both the same. And so unless we address the fact that we're, we're ha we, we really feel we don't want the person to die and [00:34:00] address the fact, the fact that they are.What happens is it gets all messed up. I call it a fruit salad , instead of, instead of dealing with one issue at, at a time. And yes, I, I, I, I want my loved one to live, but I recognize that they're dying and so let's do what's, what we can to keep them comfort.DeVannon: what do you recommend, and I know each person is different in each situation where somebody's caregiving is different, whether it's a romantic relationship or someone dying in a hospice or a kid, or is there any general advice you can give to, you know, You know how, how, how does, how do people stop and understand, hey, you know, n I need to stop and do something for myself.I'm giving too much. Do you find that people are like resistant to seeking help for [00:35:00] self-care in the first placeEdward: Well, they are, our culture says that I, I in my research I found out that there are are three cultural taboos that prevent self-care. The first is to acknowledge there's something in me that I need help with. We're raised to think we have to solve everything. and that it's a sign of weakness to ask for help.But healing is social healing has to do with relationships. And so the first cultural taboo is don't acknowledge there's something in you. There's an issue that needs to be further explored and you can't do it by yourself. The second cultural taboo is just as we don't trust what's happening or trust another, we don't communicate our story.So let's talk about, you know, all [00:36:00] the floods that have happened here in, in California. All the devastation in some parts of the country. I, I mean, it's some parts of the state and you have first responders. , you know, do their best. And, and, and someone may be swept away like a five year old was, you know, a couple weeks ago.Well, that affects the person. And so can they tell their peers, you know, you know, I have a story to tell and boy, that, that losing that little kid really affected me. See, talking about our story is considered also a sign of weakness. And, and sh and to be shamed, you know, we're supposed to handle everything.We're not supposed to share, share our story. But the, the real issue of healing is when we share our story and were heard, you know, that the other person really hears us. [00:37:00] It frees us to make choices. So we wanna trust someone that will hear our story. We don't advi, we don't want advice. You know, we want someone to hear us.And so that's the second taboo is don't communicate your story. And the third cultural taboo is, Don't feel what, what you're feeling. Don't acknowledge what you're feeling. I feel sad. I feel pain. I feel hurt. I feel anger over that situation. We're supposed to have a stiff upper lip pull up your bootstraps.You know, big boys don't cry. And big girls you know, get too emotional and they're both wrong because being human is to. . And so I have a feeling over that particular situation I, and you know, it could be sad, it could be anger, it could be grief it, you know, but I'm [00:38:00] acknowledging that that really affected me.I was working with a client once and she was a first responder and she was, she and her team went out to a, a single plane airplane. And when she got there, they couldn't save the pilot cuz the, the plane just blew up. And so she was distraught over that and, and she started not sleeping well. And she started drinking and finally her supervisor said what's going on?And I think you need a coach to help you sort this through. So I was hired to do that. . And so as we're working through this situation, she's realized that it, it wasn't her fault and, and she couldn't do anything and that was okay in this situation. And she [00:39:00] then started getting in touch with going to a group that was called debriefing.And she liked it so much because she realized that in that, people could talk openly about their experience and that she wasn't by herself anymore. And her other teammates, this was voluntary. Her other teammates would, would tease her and say, oh, you're going to the Cry Babies Club. So again, that's the culture.You know, don't, don't debrief, don't talk about what you're feeling. Don't ask for help, don't communicate your story. So all those things pile up. And, and so we're raised we're raised not to, to be rugged individualist. Now that's, that's more the, the English. [00:40:00] Focus, but the African American and the Mediterranean culture is to go to your family.It's more communal versus, versus the white culture that tends to be more independent, so the independent person has to reach out for help. The person who, who's in a, a communal culture has to realize it's okay to pull yourself out to ask for.DeVannon: You know, that's why I always challenge people. I'll ask people, you know, like, why do you believe what you believe? Especially when they raise a particularly poignant point, they feel so intensely passionate about whether I agree with it or not. You know, it's not the point of me asking it, but I really want to understand that whoever it is that I'm challenging and probing into like that has done their homework and done their own research within themselves to sort out their convictions because as you well know,[00:41:00]You know, Edward, a lot of people believe a whole lot of things, but when you ask them, they can't really say where they got that knowledge from. And I hear that, you know, like say with these, with this nursing situation, I wanna say it's very immature for her coworkers to call her her group, the crybaby group. You know, it's, it's just so sad that no matter how old people get, some people still act like you know fucking children, but, but, you know, but, but for them to To, to even say that means that they think what you're like, just like what you're saying is that it's not okay to emote to express this.Like I would ask them, okay, you believe that this is a cry baby baby group and that this is an irrational use of emotion. But why though? Where did you get that belief system from? Well, you know, what you've already said is that it's a cultural thing. My point in saying all this is people, people, you can think for yourself, your culture, your [00:42:00] race, racial background, your sexual orientation, whatever group you identify with.Sure you got things in common with them, but they don't get to think for you , you know, and tell you everything like the culture told me to do. It is not an acceptable answer to me.Edward: Well, I agree with that and, and to stand apart is very difficult because we're. We're bashful, and yet at the same time, we have gifts. And when we allow ourselves to get in touch with those gifts, it gives us strength to be who are to be ourselves. And we're not. We're not it overcomes the bashfulness or the shyness.DeVannon: Hmm. All I know. Is that, you know, you know this, this world, you know, we're gonna have [00:43:00] a lot of problems ahead of us and we've got to get balanced. You know, you know, the world is not set to get any better, you know, we're, you know, in terms of like our character, it seems like the richer we get, like the worst we get as like people.You know, and like what I mean, like that is like when I'm say like in Mexico or in like a, a far less rich country than the United States, I feel like people have greater character, like an appreciation for one another. Then when I come here back to the United States, I'm all like, ah, fuck. You know? Then I gotta deal with Karen and Ken when I go out, you know, and everything like that.And it's just, , you know, and I'm saying all this to say, we had to learn how to take better care of ourselves. And then I don't mean going out to buy more things for ourselves or to go have sex with more people or to go like you know, to fulfill whatever advice you like I'm talking about. Like get you know yourself, you know who [00:44:00] you are, how to truly strengthen yourself in times of tribulation because trouble is coming to this world and.We're gonna love people who are gonna need our help, but how do we, when is it too far? When do we ask for help? How do we ask for help? Thinking that you can do it all on your own is a, is a trap, it's a weakness in and of itself. It's overreliance on self. know, I don't judge anybody for their religious or spiritual perspectives.You know, Edward, you know, I'm, you know, a big follower of the Trinity. I don't follow churches. I love being like, dependent on God. I don't like, like many of my friends, you know, like, they're like universe people, you know, like, like they thank the universe. They, they ask the universe for this or, or they'll be like, all the answers are within me.I feel like some of the answers are within me, but I love. Being able to reach outside of myself to a being higher than me, because for me, that takes the pressure off of me. You know, I'm over myself. I don't feel like I need to be able to [00:45:00] do it all and know it all. I really, really, really, really think that, like you said, that there's a lot of weakness built into an overreliance on ourself.Edward: Well, I think it's important. Who are the friends that you could communicate on, on the soulful level, and they're the ones that support you? There is, there was a program about a year ago on N B C Lester Halt interviewed a, a captain of a police department and he was suffering from P T S D and he brought his team together and he said, you know, I'm suffering from PS P T S D and I don't wanna hide it anymore.And I want us to meet every week, you know, at our meeting. and it, it's an opportunity that we can share our experiences and support each other instead of isolating each other. And so he started that program. It was a real [00:46:00] paradigm shift. And so the question I ask you, or everyone you know, yes, everything is could be considered crazy, and yet there's a lot of good.and how do you support yourself to focus on the goodness that helps you deal with the tribulations. And so when you have the, your, your network of friends, you may decide where you're gonna meet, you know, once a week and you're gonna have coffee or donuts or, or beer or wine or something. And you're gonna discuss how to support each.DeVannon: Mm-hmm. , you know what, that's a start. But people have to be willing to be transparent to do that. One of the things that irks me the most, When I think about my past is when I got H I V and that and that terrible, terrible doctor that I had at the time left my positive h i v diagnosis on a voicemail on New Year's Eve.[00:47:00]You know, just over 10 years ago I was living in the heart of Montrose in Houston, Texas, which is gay district in Houston, which at the time was like the fourth largest city in the country. There's a lot of people there.Edward: I lived there for eight years.DeVannon: Okay, so you know exactly what I'm talking about. The thing was, I was, so me and my friends were so we hung around each other, but we never had deep conversations.We were too busy partying and trying to look cute, and we were cute, but we didn't really know what the next person next to us was struggling with. So, , the, the, the how asin I and crazy it is for me to think that I was the only person with H I V. You know, I felt like such a, a pariah and a leper when really there was many, many lgbtqia a plus people with H I V that I should have been able to feel like I could go to.But because we weren't having those conversations, I felt completely.Edward: Of course, of course. Did you ever think of [00:48:00] starting. Look at what you're doing now.DeVannon: Yeah. Yeah, I did. I started as called the sex Drugs in Jesus podcast and sex drugs in Jesus, the memoir that is my contribution of transparency to the world, and that's why I did it. Cause I was like, A lot of my problems might've been avoided. I might've known that I wasn't alone , you know, and so, so I tell everything about myself.I don't give a damn. I let the whole world know because I mean, if it's just as simple as feeling, you know, if it's just as simple as you feeling like you're not alone from hearing me berate myself with my foolish mistakes, then so be it. Then, honey, I'll help you save your life, . And so,Edward: I feel honored that you feel so trusting in me to be able to share what you're sharing.DeVannon: Sharing is caring as they say. I don't, I don't care too much for cliches most of the time, but I'll use it right now. So, so, so, so, so it sounds like you get hired by a lot of, like businesses [00:49:00] medical places and things like that, like for your counseling and coaching services. But as you said, caregivers are, or everyone, so can someone reach out to you if they have.you know, a kid or a friend or a loved one who they feel like they may be overextending themselves even though they're not a nurse or a medical professional.Edward: Yes,DeVannon: Mm-hmm.Edward: I have on my website how to get in touch with me and, and I do a 30 minute free conversation.DeVannon: that's pretty generous. You know, 30 whole minutes . That's a lot. That's a lot of time in the coaching world. And so Well, if I, if I had 500 people, I might, I might do it 10 minutes, but I don't have 500 people.Well, I'm sure the people you do have love you and appreciate the work you're doing in their lives. So as we get ready to close, this is pretty much what I wanted to go over today. Thank you for being such a great guest. Were there any last words you [00:50:00] had for the world?Edward: Just that if you feel the symptoms of compassion fatigue or burnout or your feel, you're at your wits ends because you're a caregiver. Know that you can overcome it. I went through burnout 30 years ago, and I was, I was, I'll use the word saved because of, of a compassionate Jesuit priest who listen to my story and help me regain my inner strength to be who I am.and I attribute him in saving my life. So if I could be an instrument to help someone save their life, to see who they are and give their gifts to the world, that's what I'm, I'm committed to do instead of being a couch potato.[00:51:00]DeVannon: Okay. Well, I'm glad that you are here and not hanging out with Mr. Potatohead. I look forward to hearing about your continued contributions to the world. Thank you so much for joining me today, Dr. Edward Smith.De'Vannon: Thank you all so much for taking time to listen to the Sex Drugs and Jesus podcast. It really means everything to me. Look, if you love the show, you can find more information and resources at SexDrugsAndJesus.com or wherever you listen to your podcast. Feel free to reach out to me directly at DeVannon@SexDrugsAndJesus.com and on Twitter and Facebook as well.My name is De'Vannon, and it's been wonderful being your host today. And just remember that everything is gonna be all right. 

The Caribbean Radio Show The Black Jewish Queen Live Chat Proudly present  Cantor Michael Zoosman Cantor Michael Zoosman is a Board Certified Chaplain with Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC) and received his cantorial ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 2008. He sits as an advisory board member at Death Penalty Action and is the founder of “L'chaim! Jews Against the Death Penalty.” Michael is a former Jewish prison chaplain and psychiatric hospital chaplain. Currently, he is a multi-faith hospital chaplain at a federal hospital in Maryland. His comments here represent his own opinions.   We welcome Cantor Michael Zoosman. If you would like to be a supporter of  The Black Jewish Queen Live Chat or the Chat Reel with Billy and Friends you can send your monetary donations through: paypal.me/psychotherapycheckou To support the shoe donations. Contact givebackjamaica@gmail.com or go to webpage www.givebackjamaica.org

The Caribbean Radio Show The Black Jewish Queen Live Chat Proudly present  Cantor Michael Zoosman Cantor Michael Zoosman is a Board Certified Chaplain with Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC) and received his cantorial ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 2008. He sits as an advisory board member at Death Penalty Action and is the founder of “L'chaim! Jews Against the Death Penalty.” Michael is a former Jewish prison chaplain and psychiatric hospital chaplain. Currently, he is a multi-faith hospital chaplain at a federal hospital in Maryland. His comments here represent his own opinions.   We welcome Cantor Michael Zoosman. If you would like to be a supporter of  The Black Jewish Queen Live Chat or the Chat Reel with Billy and Friends you can send your monetary donations through: paypal.me/psychotherapycheckou To support the shoe donations. Contact givebackjamaica@gmail.com or go to webpage www.givebackjamaica.org

My guest this week is AmarAtma who is a Grief Coach and Board Certified Chaplain, having worked with hundreds and thousands of grievers in a Trauma-1 University Hospital specializing in end-of-life, palliative, trauma, and critical care. He has a dual Master's Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Divinity and uses a trauma-informed, mind-body-spirit approach to teaching and helping grievers from the many losses that occur through life.

Join host Ned Buskirk in conversation with AmarAtma Khalsa, a Grief Coach, w/a Grief Recovery Specialist advanced certification, & a Board Certified Chaplain, w/a dual Master's Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine & Divinity, meeting at the threshold of vulnerability to talk about how to face/embrace/release our intense & uncomfortable emotions, reclaiming humanness out of our dark nights of the soul, & how to use our body to access parts of ourselves, our lives, our emotional landscape, to find healing & peace.Check out AmarAtma here: https://amaratmacoaching.com/ AmarAtma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amaratmacoaching/ Produced by Nick JainaSoundscaping by Nick Jaina”Preparation” by AmarAtma Khalsa, scored by Nick JainaGet more of Nick Jaina's music: http://nickjaina.com/music ”YG2D Podcast Theme Song” Produced by Scott Ferreter & eO w/vocals by Jordan Edelheit, Morgan Bolender, Chelsea Coleman & Ned BuskirkTHIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLEWITH SUPPORT FROMLISTENERS LIKE YOU.Become a podcast patron now at https://www.patreon.com/YG2D.

Rayna Neises, your host, speaks with Dr. Edward M. Smink, Ph.D.  Dr. Ed is a speaker, coach, and author of The Soul of Caregiving: A Caregiver's Guide to Healing and Transformation.  He holds multiple degrees including two M.A.s and a Ph. D in Psychology.  In addition, Dr. Ed holds a title as a Board Certified Chaplain and an Associate Coach. He attributes his skills to his experience at the bedside as well as to overcoming severe compassion fatigue and burnout.  Dr. Ed offers hope now to caregivers suffering from similar issues.  He provides the following insights:(3:34) Often times caregivers feel guilty when they ask for help.(6:33) Compassion Fatigue is not a mental illness, but instead something we all experience when we care to the point of exhaustion.(10:23) Three cultural taboos that prevent caregivers from seeking help:(10:26) If you just keep trying harder, you can get it done.(11:23) Don't talk to anyone about your experiences.(12:35) Don't show emotion.(16:40) Compassion Resilience means you are able to absorb a situation and not have it take you off-balance.(20:18) It is important to be able to find the boundary to take on what you need to, but allow the rest to come off.(22:38) Self-care is the ability to reflect and take care of yourself.(25:04) Contact Dr. Ed at his website soulofcaregiving.com and order his book there or on Amazon.(25:33) When you find yourself overwhelmed, do the easiest thing.(27:11) This episode is brought to you by the Encouragement Series: Hope Over Regrets. This free faith-based series will be coming in November.  If you would like to receive updates, visit EncouragementSeries.com.

When faced with a cancer diagnosis, some patients rely on their spirituality to cope and find meaning behind the experience. For some, spirituality is a belief in a higher power. For others, it's simply a recognition that there is something greater than oneself. In this conversation, Michael Eselun discusses how patients, caregivers, and others facing challenges, rely on or call into question their own spirituality. Guest: Michael Eselun, BCC Michael Eselun, (he/him) BCC, a Board Certified Chaplain, has been named the Dr. John Glaspy Chaplain in Oncology Care for the Simms/Mann‐UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology-- a role he has filled for thirteen years. In addition to oncology work, he has worked extensively in palliative care, hospice care, and acute psychiatric care. Two-time TED-X speaker, Michael speaks extensively to healthcare professionals, patient populations and faith communities across the country. He weaves stories with vulnerability, insight, and humor-- stories to wrap around the deeper questions of life, mortality and meaning. He's been widely published in journals, including two articles in the Journal of Pastoral Care and Counseling. He has also worked as an activist/educator addressing anti-LGBTQ bias in the larger community for well over 30 years. Michael was recently inducted into the UCLA-Semel Institute Eudaimonia Society, in recognition of having lived a meaning-driven life. You can find out more at www.michaeleselun.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aimatmelanoma/support

  Reverend Joshua Noah is a child of God, a father of 3 amazing kids, a partner to Lawrence, a son, a brother, a friend, a spiritual listener, and an ordained pastor in the PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of the USA).   He currently works as a full-time bartender and part-time pastor along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Josh grew up in north Alabama where he attended conservative, evangelical/fundamentalist Southern Baptist Churches. When he was a teenager, his disillusionment with the hypocrisy of people in the church led him to declare himself an atheist. While attending Maryville College (a PCUSA affiliated school in East Tennessee) Josh discovered his faith again and at 26, was baptized into the PCUSA church. Following a 11 year teaching career, Josh answered the Spirit's call to ministry and attended Princeton Theological Seminary where he earned his M.Div. and M.A. in Christian Education (emphasis in Ministry with Young People). He was ordained in the PCUSA in 2015. In his 13 years of ministry, Josh has served as a Volunteer Youth Director in Houston, a Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry in New Jersey, a solo pastor outside of St. Louis, and now is the part-time pastor of Open Table United Church of Christ in Mobile, AL. He will begin a Clinical Pastoral Education Residency in August 2022 in hopes of becoming a Board Certified Chaplain. Connect with Pastor Josh www.opentableucc.org https://joshuanoah.weebly.com/  Pastor Josh's Coming Out Sermon (VIDEO) and article

Dr Larry Black was born in Paris, Kentucky. After high school, he joined the United States Army. He later earned a degree in respiratory therapy from Southland College, a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Oakwood University, and a Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University Theological Seminary. He completed his Clinical Pastoral Education Residency at Carraway Methodist Medical Center and received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University. After completing seminary, Dr Black worked as a contract chaplain at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. In 1994, he received a direct commission into the United States Navy. His assignments as a Navy chaplain took him around the world and allowed him to pastor and counsel thousands of military members and their families. In 2009, Dr Black retired from active duty military service after serving twenty years. Dr Larry D Black is a Board-Certified Chaplain currently serving at the Bay Pines VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sponsored by Pediatric Chaplains Network In an era of unprecedented youth mental health needs, chaplains can play a vital role in the transition from primary healthcare facilities to youth mental health treatment. How can chaplains best serve pediatric patients and their families, as well as support healthcare staff, in these in-between moments for vulnerable youth? The Rev. Anoma Abeyaratne, Staff Chaplain at Franciscan Hospital for Children: The Rev. Anoma Abeyaratne is also Priest Associate at All Saints Brookline. She served as a Cox Fellow at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul and the Diocese, and as a chaplain at Boston Children's Hospital. Prior to her call to ordained ministry Anoma worked as a Clinical Nurse at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital. Anoma is a Registered Nurse, a Board Certified Chaplain and holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Episcopal Divinity School and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Michigan State University. She was an active lay leader in the diocese of Massachusetts for many years prior to being ordained and maintains a passion for issues of social justice, particularly around the issues of diversity. Her interests include contemplative prayer, walking outdoors, cooking and needlework. Kristin Canavera, PhD, Clinical Psychologist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Kristin Canavera, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. She provides psychological services to children with cancer and hematological diseases. She is the psychology liaison to the leukemia and ICU services, and her research focuses on psychosocial outcomes for critically ill patients in the ICU. Dr. Canavera also has additional training in bioethics and health policy and serves on the St. Jude ethics committee. Prior to St. Jude, she worked with children with anxiety and mood disorders, OCD, and disruptive behavior disorders. Dr. Fatima Watt, Director of Behavioral Health Services at Franciscan Children's Hospital: Dr. Watt received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. She completed her clinical training in pediatric psychology at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta-Egleston followed by an internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Franciscan Children's. Prior to returning to Franciscan Children's as the Director of Behavioral Health Services, she served as a pediatric psychologist at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. Dr. Watt is committed to providing therapeutic services to underserved populations, including low-income, medically and psychiatrically complex, and racially diverse youth and families. Dr. Watt is credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.

Larrydblack.com Dr. Larry D. Black was born in Paris, Kentucky. After high school, he joined the United States Army. He later earned a degree in respiratory therapy from Southland College, a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Oakwood University, and a Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University Theological Seminary. He completed his Clinical Pastoral Education Residency at Carraway Methodist Medical Center and received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University. Completing seminary, Dr. Black worked as a contract chaplain at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. In 1994, he received a direct commission into the United States Navy. His assignments as a Navy chaplain took him around the world and allowed him to pastor and counsel thousands of military members and their families. In 2009, Dr. Black retired from active duty military service after serving twenty years. Dr Larry D Black is a Board-Certified Chaplain currently serving at the Bay Pines VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL.

This week, Marcus interviews Rev. Allen Siegel, a hospital chaplain at an east coast academic facility. As we know, the pandemic has impacted chaplains deeply, just like clinical professionals. Rev. Siegel shares a bit of that journey through Covid, as well as his path into healthcare. Then, the conversation turns to Rev. Siegel's recently published article in the Journal of Radiology Nurses, a framework created to help remind nurses (and all bedside professionals) the benefits of effective communication for both patient and caregiver. PACE=Presence, Active Listening, Compassion and Empathy. Remembering to PACE oneself, as Rev. Siegel reminds us, helps create a culture or environment around the sacred interaction of caregiving.  Key topics:[0:10] Introduction and audio disclaimer[2:12] Rev. Allen Siegel shares with us a time that he has been present for someone else[9:48] The power that presence brings[10:33] Allen's earlier years and his journey to chaplaincy[13:52] Allen experiencing his own health scare[16:10] Allen's research on how nurses can communicate with patients, especially around end-of-life, using PACE[18:34] How mindfulness is a thread that weaves all elements of PACE together[19:50] Being mindful of our own boundaries[20:58] Allen's, “Can You Pace Yourself?” is published within the Journal of Radiology (linked in resources below) [22:18] An example of how the PACE framework been implemented in real life[23:53] The balance struggle between using technology, yet still remaining present for patients[29:36] Eliminating power dynamics between caregiver and patient, and how this builds trust[32:24] The side effects of presence within healthcare[33:57] Colleague to colleague support is needed now more than ever[36:54] If Allen was on a deserted island, what one piece of art would he bring?[39:05] If Allen could live as a fictional character for a day, who would it be? [39:54] If Allen could send one message to the world, what would he want to share? Resources for you:Read Rev. Allen Siegel's article published within the Journal of Radiology Nurses in January 2021, “Can You PACE Yourself? Using PACE in the Clinical Setting, at End of Life and in Grief Work”: https://bit.ly/AllenSiegel-CanYouPACEYourselfEmail Rev. Allen: asiegel1@umm.eduCall Rev. Allen: 443-643-1375Connect with Rev. Allen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rev-dr-allen-siegel-rn-d-min-bcc-c-cism-857ba938Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/Subscribe to the podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastSubscribe to the podcast through Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-MarcusEngelPodcast Learn more about Rev. Dr. Allen Siegel:Rev. Allen Siegel is an Ordained Interfaith Minister, Board Certified Chaplain and Certified-Critical Incident Stress Management. Read Rev. Allen's article published within the Journal of Radiology Nurses in January 2021, “Can You PACE Yourself? Using PACE in the Clinical Setting, at End of Life and in Grief Work”, at the link in the “resources for you” above. Date: 12/14/2021Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in HealthcareEpisode title and number: Episode 21 – Rev. Dr. Allen Siegel: Presence, Active Listening, Compassion & Empathy

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Rev. Diana Hultgren, M. Div. Board Certified Chaplain, Oncology Chaplain, Markey Cancer Center Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 29 Our spirituality effects every piece our lives and when we have a chronic disease, how we process the diagnosis, prognosis or even respond to treatment can be impacted by our spirit.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations Reverend Diana Hultgren shares important tips to consider for those living with cancer.  She shares questions that you might want to think about for yourself and how you can answer them or discuss with a trusted advisor, partner or faith leader. For more information, visit: Spiritual Health Surviving Cancer Spiritual Support When You Have Cancer  

Hospital chaplains are definitely some of the most unsung heroes of the pandemic. Join Marcus and Chaplain Bill Simpson, MM, BCC for an enlightening discussion on how chaplains not only support patients and families, but hospital staff, as well.  We'll learn how Bill is helping the healthcare professionals at his facility to reframe the way they're seeing their struggles so that they can better overcome them. Key topics:[1:18] Bill shares with us a story of when he was there for someone else[3:40] The power of presence[7:38] Bill's 30 year history as a Pastor and how that lead to him becoming a Chaplain[9:54] How Bill's role as a Chaplain has changed and pivoted through the Covid pandemic, focusing more than ever on staff[13:08] A lot of healthcare professionals, professionally, only know Covid times; Bill's job is to help them reframe that it won't always be like this[14:02] Sad often shows itself as mad…and there's a lot of sadness right now[15:28] Holding others' pain vs absorbing it[16:46] The staffing shortage and how challenging it's been during the second surge[18:07] In the first wave, we heard “were all in this together” - it doesn't feel that way this time[18:45] Complicated grief[19:04] You are not alone[19:38] Details on chaplaincy[20:56] Disenfranchised grief[22:05] Bill's daily practices in order to stay resilient from the pain and suffering that he witnesses[25:22] Why Bill believes it's worth coming out differently on the other side of this pandemic[27:55] We cannot sweep our trauma under the rug[28:35] Post traumatic growth and what that entails[30:40] A story of a wedding in the ICU thrown together by rockstar staff[32:30] There's so much to celebrate, even now[32:52] Hanging in by a thread? I'll bring some more thread…[34:50] If stranded on an island, the one piece of art Bill would take[36:06] Bill's main focus when it comes to selfcare[37:01] If Bill had the ear of the world, the message he would want to convey[37:36] YOU ARE LOVEDResources for you:Connect with Board Certified Chaplain, Bill Simpson, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bsimpson5Connect with Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wm-simpson/Connect with Marcus on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarcusEngelConnect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/Subscribe to the podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastLearn more about Chaplain Bill Simpson:Chaplain Bill Simpson, MM, BCC spent more than 30 years in congregational ministry, but his transition to healthcare chaplaincy was a natural one. “I'd known for quite a while that I found great fulfillment in providing meaningful care for people in difficult circumstances,” he said. “When the door opened, I was ready for the move to chaplaincy.”Married to his wife, Brenda, for over 40 years, they are the proud parents of three adult daughters. Chaplain Bill was born in MO, but, over the years, he's lived in seven other states as well.  This has given him an ability to connect easily with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, a useful tool in his work as a hospital chaplain.“Life is about making a difference,” Bill says, “and that's what I get to do every day. It's an incredible privilege.”Date: 10/19/2021Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in HealthcareEpisode title and number: Episode 09 – Chaplain Bill Simpson: You Are Loved

Paul's third interview with Boyd C. Purcell, Ph.D., author of Spiritual Terrorism: Spiritual Abuse from the Womb to the Tomb and Christianity Without Insanity: For Optimal Mental/Emotional/Physical Health. Dr. Purcell is a National Board Certified Counselor, a Licensed Professional Counselor, an Ordained Honorably Retired Presbyterian Minister, and a Board Certified Chaplain. Educationally, he has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Comprehensive Social Studies (World/European/American History, Economics, Geography, Political Science, etc.). He also has a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling, a Master of Divinity Degree in Biblical Studies, and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in the integration of psychology and theology. In terms of experience, Dr. Purcell has over 40 years of ministry in counseling: agency, clinical, pastoral, psychiatric hospital, school, substance abuse, private practice, and chaplaincy—providing spiritual care at the end of life for hospice patients.   Christianitywithoutinsanity.com  Dr.boydpurcell@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul's second of 3 interviews with Boyd C. Purcell, Ph.D., author of Spiritual Terrorism: Spiritual Abuse from the Womb to the Tomb and Christianity Without Insanity: For Optimal Mental/Emotional/Physical Health.  Dr. Purcell is a National Board Certified Counselor, a Licensed Professional Counselor, an Ordained Honorably Retired Presbyterian Minister, and a Board Certified Chaplain. Educationally, he has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Comprehensive Social Studies (World/European/American History, Economics, Geography, Political Science, etc.). He also has a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling, a Master of Divinity Degree in Biblical Studies, and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in the integration of psychology and theology. In terms of experience, Dr. Purcell has over 40 years of ministry in counseling: agency, clinical, pastoral, psychiatric hospital, school, substance abuse, private practice, and chaplaincy—providing spiritual care at the end of life for hospice patients.   Christianitywithoutinsanity.com  Dr.boydpurcell@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul's first interview with Boyd C. Purcell, Ph.D., author of Spiritual Terrorism: Spiritual Abuse from the Womb to the Tomb and Christianity Without Insanity: For Optimal Mental/Emotional/Physical Health. Dr. Purcell is a National Board Certified Counselor, a Licensed Professional Counselor, an Ordained Honorably Retired Presbyterian Minister, and a Board Certified Chaplain. Educationally, he has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Comprehensive Social Studies (World/European/American History, Economics, Geography, Political Science, etc.). He also has a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling, a Master of Divinity Degree in Biblical Studies, and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in the integration of psychology and theology. In terms of experience, Dr. Purcell has over 40 years of ministry in counseling: agency, clinical, pastoral, psychiatric hospital, school, substance abuse, private practice, and chaplaincy—providing spiritual care at the end of life for hospice patients.   Christianitywithoutinsanity.com  Dr.boydpurcell@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Eselun, (he/him) BCC, a Board Certified Chaplain, has been named the Dr. John Glaspy Chaplain in Oncology Care for the Simms/Mann‐UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology-- a role he has filled for twelve years. In addition to oncology work, he has worked extensively in palliative care, hospice care, and acute psychiatric care. Two-time TED-X speaker, Michael speaks extensively to healthcare professionals, patient populations and faith communities across the country. He weaves stories with vulnerability, insight, and humor-- stories to wrap around the deeper questions of life, mortality and meaning. He’s been widely published in journals, including two articles in the Journal of Pastoral Care and Counseling. He has also worked as an activist/educator addressing anti-LGBTQ bias in the larger community for well over 30 years. Michael was recently inducted into the UCLA-Semel Institute Eudaimonia Society, in recognition of having lived a meaning-driven life. You can find out more at www.michaeleselun.com.

This is Part Two of two episodes and a part of our mini-series on relaunching in religion. Rabbi Suzanne Offit was ordained at the Hebrew College Rabbinical School, which she entered enthusiastically as one of its founding students in 2004. She started her deep Jewish learning in earnest at 40; and she experienced tremendous guilt when glorious hours of Jewish learning took her away from her children. She is a Board-Certified Chaplain and served as the Palliative Care chaplain in post-acute services at Hebrew SeniorLife in Boston for 14 years. Her focus is geriatrics and end-of-life work with patients and families. Rabbi Offit is dedicated to understanding through her many experiences and research how best to serve vulnerable populations in our society and how substance use disorder, moral injury, chronic illness and racism affect families. She holds leadership positions on the boards of a number of non-profits. In addition to caring for patients and families, Rabbi Offit cares for 12 beehives, 4 chickens, 3 adult sons and 1 husband.

Amar Atma is a Board-Certified Chaplain who has specialized training to create peace and joy amidst the most challenging situations. Amar Atma is also a grief coach helping those who seek relief and peace. Because of his background in the hospital setting, he has a special connection to working with nurses and physicians, leading mind-body resilience presentations and events using his training in TCM & life coaching to create peace of mind amidst the challenges they faced together.Chaplains are trained in the art of presence and the power of transformation that can come from deep listening and spiritual reflection, but I truly believe that he was born with these gifts.  Amar Atma shifted my own trajectory back in our grad school days  and I am so thrilled to share this conversation with you. This conversation is important for people who play a supportive role to other humans and for anyone who has experienced a loss and is feeling an incomplete loop in the cycle. What You'll Learn in this Episode: The importance of advocacy and safety in trauma-informed containers of careThe necessary work of co-regulation for hospital staff and other humans who work in service of others What trauma is and why we need to integrate experiences from the Body levelGrief as a process of honour and love and how it can mutate if left unattendedThe distortion of  “good vibes only”References: “Kitchen Table Wisdom”  Rachel Naomi Remen, MD “Clinical Applications of The Polyvagal Theory”  Stephen W. Porges “The Body Keeps the Score”  Bessel Van der Kolk “On Death and Dying“  Elisabeth Kubler Ross, MD  “Daring Greatly”  Brene Brown Ph.D LMSW “Healing through the Dark Emotions”  Miriam Greenspan Your Speakers:Kat Lee  is an Intimacy + Relationship Coach, host of The Empowered Curiosity Podcast and Creator of The Heart Lab. She guides pattern-breakers to alchemize their emotions and embody their healing journey to cultivate intimacy as a spiritual practice. Kat Lee's Website // InstagramAmarAtma is a Board Certified Chaplain through the Spiritual Care Association (2018), with 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (2015), Ordination with Sikh Dharma International (2012), and a Master's Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (2011). AmarAtma has extensive training in end of life care with speciality certifications in Advanced Palliative Care Chaplaincy, Crisis and Prevention Intervention, Critical Incident Stress Management, and Communication and Optimal Resolution.AmarAtma's Website //Instagram //LinkedinThis podcast is made possible with sound production by Andre Lagace.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=34245616)

This is Part One of two episodes and a part of our mini-series on relaunching in religion. Rabbi Suzanne Offit was ordained at the Hebrew College Rabbinical School, which she entered enthusiastically as one of its founding students in 2004. She started her deep Jewish learning in earnest at 40; and she experienced tremendous guilt when glorious hours of Jewish learning took her away from her children. She is a Board-Certified Chaplain and served as the Palliative Care chaplain in post-acute services at Hebrew SeniorLife in Boston for 14 years. Her focus is geriatrics and end-of-life work with patients and families. Rabbi Offit is dedicated to understanding through her many experiences and research how best to serve vulnerable populations in our society and how substance use disorder, moral injury, chronic illness and racism affect families. She holds leadership positions on the boards of a number of non-profits. In addition to caring for patients and families, Rabbi Offit cares for 12 beehives, 4 chickens, 3 adult sons and 1 husband.

Spiritual Terrorism - Boyd C. Purcell is a National Board Certified Counselor, a Licensed Professional Counselor, an Ordained Christian Minister, and a Board Certified Chaplain. Educationally, he has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Comprehensive Social Studies (World/European/American History, Geography, Political Science, etc.) He also has a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling, a Master of Divinity Degree in Biblical Studies, and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in the integration of psychology and theology. In terms of experience, Dr. Purcell has over 40 years of ministry in counseling: agency, clinical, pastoral, psychiatric hospital, school, substance abuse, private practice, and chaplaincy-providing spiritual care at the end of life for hospice patients. Spiritual Terrorism is thus a unique blend of the historical, psychological, and theological perspectives in regard to major world religions. This integrative approach provides the greatest probability of understanding the complex problem of the use and misuse of religion, being liberated from fear-based religion, and finding healing for damaged emotions due to spiritual abuse/terrorism. Dr. Purcell started using the terms "spiritual abuse" and "spiritual terrorism" early in the 1990's. He presented on these topics to counselors, social workers, hospice personnel, chaplains, and other clergy at various local, state, regional, national, and international conferences. Evaluations were always overwhelmingly positive. Many participants reported that they had never heard of these terms but recognized that they had been spiritually abused. Some clergy and mental-health professionals realized that they had failed to recognize it in former patients and had, consequently, not been able to help them very much and had lacked the knowledge to have made a helpful referral. - www.healingspiritualterrorism.com

Spiritual Terrorism - Boyd C. Purcell is a National Board Certified Counselor, a Licensed Professional Counselor, an Ordained Christian Minister, and a Board Certified Chaplain. Educationally, he has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Comprehensive Social Studies (World/European/American History, Geography, Political Science, etc.) He also has a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling, a Master of Divinity Degree in Biblical Studies, and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in the integration of psychology and theology. In terms of experience, Dr. Purcell has over 40 years of ministry in counseling: agency, clinical, pastoral, psychiatric hospital, school, substance abuse, private practice, and chaplaincy-providing spiritual care at the end of life for hospice patients. Spiritual Terrorism is thus a unique blend of the historical, psychological, and theological perspectives in regard to major world religions. This integrative approach provides the greatest probability of understanding the complex problem of the use and misuse of religion, being liberated from fear-based religion, and finding healing for damaged emotions due to spiritual abuse/terrorism. Dr. Purcell started using the terms "spiritual abuse" and "spiritual terrorism" early in the 1990's. He presented on these topics to counselors, social workers, hospice personnel, chaplains, and other clergy at various local, state, regional, national, and international conferences. Evaluations were always overwhelmingly positive. Many participants reported that they had never heard of these terms but recognized that they had been spiritually abused. Some clergy and mental-health professionals realized that they had failed to recognize it in former patients and had, consequently, not been able to help them very much and had lacked the knowledge to have made a helpful referral. - www.healingspiritualterrorism.com

Show NotesIn Episode #4, Rabbi Jeremy Simons and I broached the topic of spiritual healing. The response to that program was so enthusiastic that I wanted to further the discussion. Rabbi Abraham (Abie) Schacter was kind enough to join me on “The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner” to share his insights.Rabbi Abie is Director of Spiritual Care at the Memphis Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center in Memphis, TN, and also a Board Certified Chaplain. He grew up in Yonkers, NY, went to Rabbinical school where he was exposed to “Health Care Chaplaincy.” Rabbi Abie found his calling when he did a summer internship in clinical pastoral education at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. While tending to people with life-threatening illness, he realized there was an incredible opportunity for him to “make a difference in people's lives.” He continued his pastoral training with a one-year residency at Methodist Hospital in Memphis, TN.Rabbi Abie explained that even if you can't cure someone's illness, you can always try to heal. He spoke of the “power of pausing” to allow a person's emotions to surface and become part of a healing conversation. Even if a cure is beyond reach, improved coping skills, decreased anxiety and stress, and increased inner strength can still result.I thoroughly enjoyed my 20-minute conversation with Rabbi Abraham Schacter and wish we could have talked longer! If you enjoyed the program, too, please subscribe! New episodes appear every two weeks with fascinating guests. “The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner” is also available on your favorite podcast player. Feedback is always welcome!      

Chaplain Kelvin Foster is a former Fire Fighter EMT, Navy Hospital Corpsman, Retiree from the Veterans Administration, additionally he’s a Board-Certified Chaplain, a Christian Crisis Trauma Specialist through the American Association of Christian Counselors AACC, has received the designation of Diplomat through the American Association of Experts in Traumatic Stress. He service his community as a Health and Public Safety Chaplain with several organizations e.g. American Red Cross, Regional Disaster Spiritual Care Advisor for Central & SW Florida, North River Fire District, member of the Tampa Bay Area Regional Critical Incident Management, Hospital Chaplain at a Level II Trauma Center. He is the author of an (upcoming) "Field Guide for Trauma Informed Chaplaincy." In the first responder’s community, he is quickly becoming recognized as a subject matter expert for dealing with trauma and mental health wellness/peer support. Chaplain Foster has survived an ACEs Score of 9 and has found that service to others has led to Post Traumatic Growth. Although Chaplain Foster is not officially certified with EFT, he has participated in a yearlong Master Class for mental health professionals who responded to the Parkland School shooting with Lori Leyden, Ph.D. and completed several other trainings with established trainers. Combined with his extensive life/work experience, Chaplain Foster continues to meet the needs of students, first and second responders and patients he sees at the level two trauma center that he serves at. He calls EFT Tapping as "one of the several tool in my tool kit" as he shares basic EFT with students, and within his first responder community as an evidence-based self-care tool.

Chaplain Kelvin Foster is a former Fire Fighter EMT, Navy Hospital Corpsman, Retiree from the Veterans Administration, additionally he’s a Board-Certified Chaplain, a Christian Crisis Trauma Specialist through the American Association of Christian Counselors AACC, has received the designation of Diplomat through the American Association of Experts in Traumatic Stress.He service his community as a Health and Public Safety Chaplain with several organizations e.g. American Red Cross, Regional Disaster Spiritual Care Advisor for Central & SW Florida, North River Fire District, member of the Tampa Bay Area Regional Critical Incident Management, Hospital Chaplain at a Level II Trauma Center. He is the author of an (upcoming) "Field Guide for Trauma Informed Chaplaincy." In the first responder’s community, he is quickly becoming recognized as a subject matter expert for dealing with trauma and mental health wellness/peersupport. Chaplain Foster has survived an ACEs Score of 9 and has found that service to others has led to Post Traumatic Growth. Although Chaplain Foster is not officially certified with EFT, he has participated in a yearlong Master Class for mental health professionals who responded to the Parkland School shooting with Lori Leyden, Ph.D. and completed several other trainings with established trainers. Combined with his extensive life/work experience, Chaplain Fostercontinues to meet the needs of students, first and second responders and patients he sees at the level two trauma center that he serves at. He calls EFT Tapping as "one of the several tool in my tool kit" as he shares basic EFT with students, and within his first responder community as an evidence-based self-care tool.

Dr. William L. Johnson shares insight to help African Americans with challenging healthcare issue for African Americans.  Dr. Johnson serves as The Chaplain for Palliative Care at Christian Hospital NE in Saint Louis, MO. At the hospital, he serves on a variety of committees in leadership such as the Bio-Medical Ethics, IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness) Team, Christian Hospital Foundation Community Clergy Board, and Chair of the Christian Hospital MLK Luncheon Steering Committee. He is also a Board Certified Chaplain through the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC). He also serves as a hospital and community liaison. Dr. Johnson proudly serves as the Presiding Elder of the SENSATIONAL, SPIRIT-FILLED, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS DISTRICT, Indiana Annual Conference, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. He is the son of Presiding Elder Carrol Ann Kimbrough Johnson (Presiding Elder of the St. Louis District - Missouri Annual Conference) and the late Mr. William Lamour Johnson. He is the very proud father of two wonderful children, William IV and Ebonee.  

A Jewish Conversation with Rabbi Cary Kozberg (Re-Release) - Episode 375This week's episode of Voices In My Head was recorded live at temple Sholom in Springfield Ohio in 2017. Rabbi Cary Kozberg was gracious enough to sit down for a bit to discuss the things that we share in common as people of faith. It is our belief that in Judaism and Christianity there is a whole lot more that we share in common than what divides us. This is the first of what we hope will be many inter-faith dialogues between the Voices In My Head Podcast and of people of other faith. There is so much in this world that we can learn from each other, no matter how young or how old we are.Bio for Cary KozbergRabbi Cary Kozberg is currently serving as Rabbi of Temple Sholom in Springfield Ohio—the position he first held after his rabbinical ordination in 1977.Rabbi Kozberg served as Director of Religious Life at Wexner Heritage Village, a senior residential care facility in Columbus, Ohio, from 1989 to 2015. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Texas (Phi Beta Kappa), Rabbi Kozberg received his Masters of Hebrew Letters and Rabbinic Ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati.  He served as Rabbi of Temple Sholom from 1977 to 1980, and then as of Beth Israel Congregation in Roanoke, VA from 1980 to 1982. From 1982 to 1987, Rabbi Kozberg was the Hillel Director at the University of Texas in Austin, and then spent two years as a kibbutznik in Israel at Neve Ilan. As Director of Religious Life for Wexner Heritage Village from 1989 to 2015, he developed and broadened religious and spiritual programming for both Jewish and non-Jewish residents, their families and staff, and worked to integrate spiritual values into WHV's program of providing holistic care to older adults.   He is a Board Certified Chaplain, and an active member of the National Association of Jewish chaplains, having received that organization's “Chaplain of the Year” Award in 2012. Rabbi Kozberg is a Past Chair of the Forum on Religion Spirituality and Aging, a constituent group of the American Society on Aging, and a past editor of FORSA's quarterly newsletter. A published author and poet, he has presented workshops and seminars around the country, and is a nationally recognized resource on the spiritual, emotional, and psychological challenges that face older adults and their families.  His many publications include Honoring Broken Tablets: A Jewish Approach to Dementia (Jewish Lights Publishing), “The Whole World is Full of God's Glory” in Broken Fragments: Jewish Experiences of Alzheimer's Disease through Diagnosis, Adaptation, and Moving On, edited by Rabbi Douglas Kohn (URJ Press), and Flourishing In The Later Years: Jewish Pastoral Perspectives on Senior Residential Care, co-edited with Rabbi James Michaels (Mazo Publishing).  He has been an Instructor in the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School for Jewish Education in Columbus, and is a Past President of the Columbus Board of Rabbis.   As part of his commitment to healthy and sacred living, Rabbi Kozberg is committed to physical fitness and teaches personal self-defense techniques to children, teens and adults.----more----Looking for some more music during your time at home?Stream Rick's Music on any music streaming service: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/thunderAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.comor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po  ----more----  Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREON PAGE: https://www.patreon.com/RickLeeJames ----more----As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My Head  About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesWeb Site www.rickleejames.com,Twitter Facebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”: HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special: https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James' official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at kathryn@westarmediagroup.com.----more----For Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

A Jewish Conversation with Rabbi Cary Kozberg (Re-Release) - Episode 375 This week's episode of Voices In My Head was recorded live at temple Sholom in Springfield Ohio in 2017. Rabbi Cary Kozberg was gracious enough to sit down for a bit to discuss the things that we share in common as people of faith. It is our belief that in Judaism and Christianity there is a whole lot more that we share in common than what divides us. This is the first of what we hope will be many inter-faith dialogues between the Voices In My Head Podcast and of people of other faith. There is so much in this world that we can learn from each other, no matter how young or how old we are. Bio for Cary Kozberg Rabbi Cary Kozberg is currently serving as Rabbi of Temple Sholom in Springfield Ohio—the position he first held after his rabbinical ordination in 1977. Rabbi Kozberg served as Director of Religious Life at Wexner Heritage Village, a senior residential care facility in Columbus, Ohio, from 1989 to 2015.   A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Texas (Phi Beta Kappa), Rabbi Kozberg received his Masters of Hebrew Letters and Rabbinic Ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati.  He served as Rabbi of Temple Sholom from 1977 to 1980, and then as of Beth Israel Congregation in Roanoke, VA from 1980 to 1982.   From 1982 to 1987, Rabbi Kozberg was the Hillel Director at the University of Texas in Austin, and then spent two years as a kibbutznik in Israel at Neve Ilan.   As Director of Religious Life for Wexner Heritage Village from 1989 to 2015, he developed and broadened religious and spiritual programming for both Jewish and non-Jewish residents, their families and staff, and worked to integrate spiritual values into WHV’s program of providing holistic care to older adults.     He is a Board Certified Chaplain, and an active member of the National Association of Jewish chaplains, having received that organization’s “Chaplain of the Year” Award in 2012.   Rabbi Kozberg is a Past Chair of the Forum on Religion Spirituality and Aging, a constituent group of the American Society on Aging, and a past editor of FORSA’s quarterly newsletter. A published author and poet, he has presented workshops and seminars around the country, and is a nationally recognized resource on the spiritual, emotional, and psychological challenges that face older adults and their families.  His many publications include Honoring Broken Tablets: A Jewish Approach to Dementia (Jewish Lights Publishing), “The Whole World is Full of God’s Glory” in Broken Fragments: Jewish Experiences of Alzheimer’s Disease through Diagnosis, Adaptation, and Moving On, edited by Rabbi Douglas Kohn (URJ Press), and Flourishing In The Later Years: Jewish Pastoral Perspectives on Senior Residential Care, co-edited with Rabbi James Michaels (Mazo Publishing).  He has been an Instructor in the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School for Jewish Education in Columbus, and is a Past President of the Columbus Board of Rabbis.   As part of his commitment to healthy and sacred living, Rabbi Kozberg is committed to physical fitness and teaches personal self-defense techniques to children, teens and adults. ----more---- Looking for some more music during your time at home? Stream Rick's Music on any music streaming service: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/thunder Also Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po    ----more----   Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREON PAGE: https://www.patreon.com/RickLeeJames   ----more---- As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My Head    About Your Host: Rick Lee James Web Site www.rickleejames.com, Twitter  Facebook. Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com, Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay. “Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”: HERE. Rick Lee James Radio Special: https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special  Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunder In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at kathryn@westarmediagroup.com. ----more---- For Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries:  By Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com

Episode 57 I talk with Pastor John Polk, Board Certified Chaplain and Transition Pastor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in N Easton, MA. John has developed a strategy for providing a Lay led shepherding ministry. We also talk about grief and lament during this time. of the Coronavirus Crisis. John's Paper on the work can be found here Click Link You can also contact John with question at pastor@htlceaston.org  

Jonathan Prescott has made it his life's work to teach patients, caregivers, clinicians, and anyone who seeks to learn about contemplative practices.  A Board Certified Chaplain, Clinical Chaplain, Pastoral Counselor, and an ordained student of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, Jon's work supports those who are seriously ill and nearing end of life. In his interview with Jerry and Helen, Jon shares some personal rituals he uses in his contemplative life to find deep joy and connection with others.  Learn more about Jon and his fellow contemplative practitioners at https://wisecaregiving.org/. You'll find learning opportunities at introductory workshops as well as 2-3 day retreats, or reach out to Jon to discuss a https://wisecaregiving.org/consultations/.  Connect with more information about end of life care, advance care planning, and support for unpaid and professional caregivers on theheartofhospice.com.  Share your questions with us by sending an email to host@theheartofhospice.com.  No matter where you are in your hospice journey, you are The Heart of Hospice. 

Voices In My Head Podcast Episode 313: The Jewish View of Original Sin with Rabbi Cary KozbergDid you know that Jews do not see the story of Adam and Eve as "The Fall" but as the story of "The Uplifting? Find out about this as well as the Jewish view of the afterlife, sin, redemption and more on today's episode. Its a terrific conversation. For 25 years, Cary Kozberg served as Director of Religious Life at Wexner Heritage Village, a senior care facility in Columbus, Ohio. In that capacity, he developed innovative religious and spiritual programming, as part of WHV's overall program of holistic care. As an integral part of WHV's Interdisciplinary Care and Continuing Education teams, he helped hundreds of individuals—residents, staff and family members— to better understand the spiritual and emotional aspects of growing ​old and frail. Cary is a Board Certified Chaplain and a member of the National Association of Jewish Chaplains, having received that organization's “Chaplain of the Year” award in 2012. An ordained Rabbi, he received his Masters of Arts in Hebrew Letters and Rabbinical Ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.A published author and poet, he has presented workshops and seminars around the country, and is a nationally recognized resource on the particular spiritual, emotional and psychological challenges that face persons with dementia and their families. Cary is a Past Chair of the Forum on Religion Spirituality and Aging, a constituent group of the American Society on Aging and a past editor of the Forum's quarterly newsletter.His many publications include Honoring Broken Tablets: A Jewish Approach to Dementia (Jewish Lights Publishing), “The Whole World is Full of God's Glory” in Broken Fragments: Jewish Experiences of Alzheimer's Disease through Diagnosis, Adaptation, and Moving On, edited by Rabbi Douglas Kohn (URJ Press) and Flourishing In The Later Years: Jewish Pastoral Perspectives on Senior Residential Care, co-edited with Rabbi James Michaels (Mazo Publishing).More About The Conference Rabbi Cozberg Mentions In Today's ShowWhat: Scripture and Faith: Toward A Better Understanding with Dr. Julie GalambushWhen: April 30th - May 1stWhere: Temple Sholom, 2424 N. Limestone St., Springfield OhioRSVP: (937) 399-1231 About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesOfficial Web Site: www.RickLeeJames.comLatest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderAvailable on clear Vinyl, CD, and instant download. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Voices In My Head Podcast Episode 313: The Jewish View of Original Sin with Rabbi Cary Kozberg Did you know that Jews do not see the story of Adam and Eve as "The Fall" but as the story of "The Uplifting? Find out about this as well as the Jewish view of the afterlife, sin, redemption and more on today's episode. Its a terrific conversation.   For 25 years, Cary Kozberg served as Director of Religious Life at Wexner Heritage Village, a senior care facility in Columbus, Ohio. In that capacity, he developed innovative religious and spiritual programming, as part of WHV’s overall program of holistic care. As an integral part of WHV’s Interdisciplinary Care and Continuing Education teams, he helped hundreds of individuals—residents, staff and family members— to better understand the spiritual and emotional aspects of growing ​old and frail. Cary is a Board Certified Chaplain and a member of the National Association of Jewish Chaplains, having received that organization’s “Chaplain of the Year” award in 2012. An ordained Rabbi, he received his Masters of Arts in Hebrew Letters and Rabbinical Ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. A published author and poet, he has presented workshops and seminars around the country, and is a nationally recognized resource on the particular spiritual, emotional and psychological challenges that face persons with dementia and their families. Cary is a Past Chair of the Forum on Religion Spirituality and Aging, a constituent group of the American Society on Aging and a past editor of the Forum’s quarterly newsletter. His many publications include Honoring Broken Tablets: A Jewish Approach to Dementia (Jewish Lights Publishing), “The Whole World is Full of God’s Glory” in Broken Fragments: Jewish Experiences of Alzheimer’s Disease through Diagnosis, Adaptation, and Moving On, edited by Rabbi Douglas Kohn (URJ Press) and Flourishing In The Later Years: Jewish Pastoral Perspectives on Senior Residential Care, co-edited with Rabbi James Michaels (Mazo Publishing). More About The Conference Rabbi Cozberg Mentions In Today's Show What: Scripture and Faith: Toward A Better Understanding with Dr. Julie Galambush When: April 30th - May 1st Where: Temple Sholom, 2424 N. Limestone St., Springfield Ohio RSVP: (937) 399-1231   About Your Host: Rick Lee James Official Web Site: www.RickLeeJames.com Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunder Available on clear Vinyl, CD, and instant download.

Stephen Findley, Laughter Meditation The Rothko Chapel presented a laughter meditation tailored toward families and children. Led by MD Anderson Chaplain and Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher Stephen Findley, this session explored the history and role of laughter and silence in this experiential family-friendly meditation. Together with Findley individuals of all ages used laughter in a joyful meditation--attending to the sound and feel of laughter, and experiencing the letting-go of hang-ups, inhibitions, and worries. Through laughter one experiences pure joy that is silly, open and honest, uplifting to the spirit, and healing for the body and mind. Laughter Meditation has two lovely and simple parts; First, we laugh together, then we sit together in silence and are lead into a guided meditation to deepen our inner world. This meditation doesn’t require sitting in lotus position, or breathing in special ways. All ages and experience levels welcome. About the presenter: Stephen Findley serves as the Primary Chaplain for the Leukemia and Pediatric Services at the U.T. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. His major focus is providing spiritual care and support to patients, caregivers, and staff. Stephen is a Board Certified Chaplain through the Association of Professional Chaplains and is a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher through Laughter Yoga International. More recently Stephen has been named an Ambassador of Laughter for his selfless service to spreading laughter and wellness. Stephen holds the degree of Masters of Divinity from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Ministry from Abilene Christian University. Stephen also an Ordained Minister through the Nondenominational Agape Christian Center. Stephen was instrumental in developing the Laughter for Health Program for outpatients and caregivers at the Integrative Medical Center at U.T. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. He shares his knowledge by speaking on topics related to Culture, Spirituality, Religion, and Wellness Issues. About the series: Since September 2005, on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1pm, the Rothko Chapel hosts a meditation or contemplative practice focusing on a different spiritual or faith tradition featuring teachers and religious leaders from throughout the greater Houston community. Twelve Moments: Experiencing Spiritual and Faith Traditions series provides opportunities for visitors to learn more about a specific spiritual or faith tradition, and experience a related meditation or contemplative practice, such as prayer, chanting, and more.

Rabbi Shira Stern was ordained by Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York in 1983 and earned her Doctor of Ministry from HUC-JIR in 2004. She created the Human Relations commission in Monroe while she led a congregation in Monroe Township, was a member of the county and state Human Rights Commissions. She was the Director of  Community Chaplaincy of Middlesex County, NJ and was the Director of the Jewish Institute for Pastoral Care, part of the HealthCare Chaplaincy, providing programs for rabbinic and cantorial students, chaplains and clergy in the field.   She was trained by the American Red Cross (ARC) to serve on the SAIR team - Spiritual Air Incident Response Team -, 2001- present (now the Critical Incident Response Team) and worked for four months at the Liberty State Park Family Assistance Center in the aftermath of 9/11, the Boston Marathon explosion, Super Storm Sandy, as well as local deployments. She currently serves the ARC as co-lead advisor of New Jersey.   Rabbi Stern is certified by the DRCC (Disaster Response Crisis Counselor Spiritual Care provider) and co-leads training of chaplains in Disaster Spiritual Care in NJ.     She is a Board Certified Chaplain and is a Past-President of the National Association of Jewish Chaplains, and is the current chair of their Ethics Committee. She has serving as one of their representatives on the Spiritual Care Collaborative, a conglomerate of chaplaincy organizations of North America. She has been a hospital and hospice chaplain, Director of the Joint Chaplaincy Program of Greater Middlesex County and the Director of the Jewish Institute for Pastoral Care in New York City, part of the HealthCare Chaplaincy.    She is now the Director of the Center for Pastoral Care and Counseling in Marlboro, NJ which provides individual and family therapy as well as chaplaincy services and serves as Rabbinic Associate at Temple Rodeph Torah in Marlboro, NJ. Send your feedback, Subscribe, share, rate and review!  Shua - شعا ع  www.lightupwithshua.com http://bit.ly/2nc9tZM - Youtube channel http://apple.co/2BteyA3 - iTunes https://goo.gl/wcF8ZS  - Tunein.com https://www.instagram.com/lightupwithshua/

Meet my authentic and accomplished guest of this week. Rabbi Shira Stern. Now this interview has to be fascinating for all my listeners from all over the globe. Especially in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Please do send your feedback and constructive comments.  Rabbi Shira Stern was ordained by Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York in 1983 and earned her Doctor of Ministry from HUC-JIR in 2004. She created the Human Relations commission in Monroe while she led a congregation in Monroe Township, was a member of the county and state Human Rights Commissions. She was the Director of  Community Chaplaincy of Middlesex County, NJ and was the Director of the Jewish Institute for Pastoral Care, part of the HealthCare Chaplaincy, providing programs for rabbinic and cantorial students, chaplains and clergy in the field. She was trained by the American Red Cross (ARC) to serve on the SAIR team - Spiritual Air Incident Response Team -, 2001- present (now the Critical Incident Response Team) and worked for four months at the Liberty State Park Family Assistance Center in the aftermath of 9/11, the Boston Marathon explosion, Super Storm Sandy, as well as local deployments. She currently serves the ARC as co-lead advisor of New Jersey. Rabbi Stern is certified by the DRCC (Disaster Response Crisis Counselor Spiritual Care provider) and co-leads training of chaplains in Disaster Spiritual Care in NJ.   She is a Board Certified Chaplain and is a Past-President of the National Association of Jewish Chaplains, and is the current chair of their Ethics Committee. She has serving as one of their representatives on the Spiritual Care Collaborative, a conglomerate of chaplaincy organizations of North America. She has been a hospital and hospice chaplain, Director of the Joint Chaplaincy Program of Greater Middlesex County and the Director of the Jewish Institute for Pastoral Care in New York City, part of the HealthCare Chaplaincy.  She is now the Director of the Center for Pastoral Care and Counseling in Marlboro, NJ which provides individual and family therapy as well as chaplaincy services and serves as Rabbinic Associate at Temple Rodeph Torah in Marlboro, NJ Shua - شعا ع  www.lightupwithshua.com http://bit.ly/2nc9tZM - Youtube channel http://apple.co/2BteyA3 - iTunes https://goo.gl/wcF8ZS  - Tunein.com https://www.instagram.com/lightupwithshua/

Chaplain Sarah and Fr. Adrian continue their discussion about the need for CPE training in order to become a professional, Board Certified Chaplain.

Fr. Adrian Budica continues his interview with Pediatric Chaplain, Elizabeth Hawkins, BCC. Elizabeth is a Board Certified Chaplain and endorsed by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. (Part 2 of 2)

Fr. Adrian Budica interviews Pediatric Chaplain, Elizabeth Hawkins, BCC. Elizabeth is a Board Certified Chaplain and endorsed by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. (Part 1 of 2)

Stephen Findley, Laughter Meditation July 5, 2017 During the months of July and August, the Twelve Moments Series will be tailored toward families and children. Join MD Anderson Chaplain and Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher Stephen Findley for an exploration of the history and role of laughter and silence in this experiential family-friendly meditation. Together with Findley individuals of all ages will use laughter in a joyful meditation--attending to the sound and feel of laughter, and experiencing the letting-go of hang-ups, inhibitions, and worries. Through laughter one experiences pure joy that is silly, open and honest, uplifting to the spirit, and healing for the body and mind. Laughter Meditation has two lovely and simple parts; First, we laugh together, then we sit together in silence and are lead into a guided meditation to deepen our inner world. This meditation doesn’t require sitting in lotus position, or breathing in special ways. All ages and experience levels are welcome. About the presenter: Stephen Findley serves as the Primary Chaplain for the Leukemia and Pediatric Services at the U.T. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. His major focus is providing spiritual care and support to patients, caregivers, and staff. Stephen is a Board Certified Chaplain through the Association of Professional Chaplains and is a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher through Laughter Yoga International. More recently Stephen has been named an Ambassador of Laughter for his selfless service to spreading laughter and wellness. Stephen holds the degree of Masters of Divinity from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Ministry from Abilene Christian University. Stephen also an Ordained Minister through the Nondenominational Agape Christian Center. Stephen was instrumental in developing the Laughter for Health Program for outpatients and caregivers at the Integrative Medical Center at U.T. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. He shares his knowledge by speaking on topics related to Culture, Spirituality, Religion, and Wellness Issues. About Twelve Moments series: Twelve Moments: Experiencing Spiritual and Faith Traditions is a monthly series presented in partnership with Ligmincha Texas Institute, The Jung Center of Houston, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Rothko Chapel. Since September 2005, on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1pm, the Rothko Chapel hosts a meditation or contemplative practice focusing on a different spiritual or faith tradition featuring teachers and religious leaders from throughout the greater Houston community. This series provides opportunities for visitors to learn more about a specific spiritual or faith tradition, and experience a related meditation or contemplative practice, such as prayer, chanting, etc.

It's our 200th episode and we wanted to do something special. This week's episode of Voices In My Head was recorded live at temple Sholom in Springfield Ohio. Rabbi Cary Kozberg was gracious enough to sit down for a bit to discuss the things that we share in common as people of faith. It is our belief that in Judaism and Christianity there is a whole lot more that we share in common than what divides us. This is the first of what we hope will be many inter-faith dialogues between the Voices In My Head Podcast and of people of other faith. There is so much in this world that we can learn from each other, no matter how young or how old we are.Bio for Cary KozbergRabbi Cary Kozberg is currently serving as Rabbi of Temple Sholom in Springfield Ohio—the position he first held after his rabbinical ordination in 1977.Rabbi Kozberg served as Director of Religious Life at Wexner Heritage Village, a senior residential care facility in Columbus, Ohio, from 1989 to 2015.  A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Texas (Phi Beta Kappa), Rabbi Kozberg received his Masters of Hebrew Letters and Rabbinic Ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati.  He served as Rabbi of Temple Sholom from 1977 to 1980, and then as of Beth Israel Congregation in Roanoke, VA from 1980 to 1982. From 1982 to 1987, Rabbi Kozberg was the Hillel Director at the University of Texas in Austin, and then spent two years as a kibbutznik in Israel at Neve Ilan.  As Director of Religious Life for Wexner Heritage Village from 1989 to 2015, he developed and broadened religious and spiritual programming for both Jewish and non-Jewish residents, their families and staff, and worked to integrate spiritual values into WHV's program of providing holistic care to older adults.   He is a Board Certified Chaplain, and an active member of the National Association of Jewish chaplains, having received that organization's “Chaplain of the Year” Award in 2012. Rabbi Kozberg is a Past Chair of the Forum on Religion Spirituality and Aging, a constituent group of the American Society on Aging, and a past editor of FORSA's quarterly newsletter. A published author and poet, he has presented workshops and seminars around the country, and is a nationally recognized resource on the spiritual, emotional, and psychological challenges that face older adults and their families.  His many publications include Honoring Broken Tablets: A Jewish Approach to Dementia (Jewish Lights Publishing), “The Whole World is Full of God's Glory” in Broken Fragments: Jewish Experiences of Alzheimer's Disease through Diagnosis, Adaptation, and Moving On, edited by Rabbi Douglas Kohn (URJ Press), and Flourishing In The Later Years: Jewish Pastoral Perspectives on Senior Residential Care, co-edited with Rabbi James Michaels (Mazo Publishing).  He has been an Instructor in the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School for Jewish Education in Columbus, and is a Past President of the Columbus Board of Rabbis.   As part of his commitment to healthy and sacred living, Rabbi Kozberg is committed to physical fitness and teaches personal self-defense techniques to children, teens and adults. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

It's our 200th episode and we wanted to do something special. This week's episode of Voices In My Head was recorded live at temple Sholom in Springfield Ohio. Rabbi Cary Kozberg was gracious enough to sit down for a bit to discuss the things that we share in common as people of faith. It is our belief that in Judaism and Christianity there is a whole lot more that we share in common than what divides us. This is the first of what we hope will be many inter-faith dialogues between the Voices In My Head Podcast and of people of other faith. There is so much in this world that we can learn from each other, no matter how young or how old we are. Bio for Cary Kozberg Rabbi Cary Kozberg is currently serving as Rabbi of Temple Sholom in Springfield Ohio—the position he first held after his rabbinical ordination in 1977. Rabbi Kozberg served as Director of Religious Life at Wexner Heritage Village, a senior residential care facility in Columbus, Ohio, from 1989 to 2015.   A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Texas (Phi Beta Kappa), Rabbi Kozberg received his Masters of Hebrew Letters and Rabbinic Ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati.  He served as Rabbi of Temple Sholom from 1977 to 1980, and then as of Beth Israel Congregation in Roanoke, VA from 1980 to 1982.   From 1982 to 1987, Rabbi Kozberg was the Hillel Director at the University of Texas in Austin, and then spent two years as a kibbutznik in Israel at Neve Ilan.   As Director of Religious Life for Wexner Heritage Village from 1989 to 2015, he developed and broadened religious and spiritual programming for both Jewish and non-Jewish residents, their families and staff, and worked to integrate spiritual values into WHV’s program of providing holistic care to older adults.     He is a Board Certified Chaplain, and an active member of the National Association of Jewish chaplains, having received that organization’s “Chaplain of the Year” Award in 2012.   Rabbi Kozberg is a Past Chair of the Forum on Religion Spirituality and Aging, a constituent group of the American Society on Aging, and a past editor of FORSA’s quarterly newsletter. A published author and poet, he has presented workshops and seminars around the country, and is a nationally recognized resource on the spiritual, emotional, and psychological challenges that face older adults and their families.  His many publications include Honoring Broken Tablets: A Jewish Approach to Dementia (Jewish Lights Publishing), “The Whole World is Full of God’s Glory” in Broken Fragments: Jewish Experiences of Alzheimer’s Disease through Diagnosis, Adaptation, and Moving On, edited by Rabbi Douglas Kohn (URJ Press), and Flourishing In The Later Years: Jewish Pastoral Perspectives on Senior Residential Care, co-edited with Rabbi James Michaels (Mazo Publishing).  He has been an Instructor in the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School for Jewish Education in Columbus, and is a Past President of the Columbus Board of Rabbis.   As part of his commitment to healthy and sacred living, Rabbi Kozberg is committed to physical fitness and teaches personal self-defense techniques to children, teens and adults.

Staying Present and Faithful with Kristie Zahn - 12-10-16 - Mind Body Spirit Living In times of stress, chaos and crisis, our minds can create stories that feed our fear, and pull us away from our need to be focused in the moment.  We can ask ourselves “Why did this happen?”, “What does the future hold?”, and build narratives that feed what can become an overwhelming wave of emotion.   How can we work to avoid creating stories in these moments, so that we can use our energy toward finding some peace, resolve or resolution?  This week we speak with a guest who works side by side with people who are at difficult and challenging times in their life who will share her thoughts on how she guides people in those sacred moments. Kristie Zahn spent over 20 years as a Human Resources Executive in non-profit, academic, and profit-based companies.  A car accident 17 years ago led to a long road to recovery and a life reassessment.  In 2012 she made a decision to leave her corporate life to pursue a new career in the field of Spiritual Care/Wellness, including chaplaincy work in hospice/hospital organizations and as a consultant offering lectures/classes in Mindfulness to interested groups within Southeastern Wisconsin. Kristie now also serves as Chaplain for Wheaton Hospital in Racine, WI. Kristie holds master’s degrees in Management (Northwestern University) and Religious Studies (Cardinal Stritch University), and is a Board Certified Chaplain.   She is also a certified Life Coach and Reiki Master.  

Pastor Darrell Jackson Has been a part of the San Felipe Baptist Association team since 2013. He and his wife Marsha have three adult children and two grandchildren. Darrell has served in ministry for over 25 years in positions that include Senior Pastor, Assistant Pastor and Minister of Music. Currently, Darrell is a Board Certified Chaplain and serves as a Certified Speaker, Coach, and Trainer on the John Maxwell Team. Darrell holds a Bachelor in Christian Leadership from the College of Biblical Studies, and a MATS and MDiv from Faith Evangelical Seminary. Darrell has served as a coach for pastors in the Baptist General Convention of Texas, as a Board Member on the San Felipe Baptist Association’s Administrative Team, and as an Adjunct Professor at The Institute for Theological Studies. For more, see http://www.sanfelipeba.org

Sermon delievered by Rev. Dr.  C. Scot Giles, BCC, DNGH, on January 17, 2010. Scot served the Unity Temple Congregation (when it was known as the Unitarian Universalist Church in Oak Park) as its Parish Minister between 1981 and 1991. He is a Board Certified Chaplain, a Doctor of Ministry, and a Diplomate with the National Guild of Hypnotists. He is also the Community Minister of Countryside UU Church in Palatine.Scot is a member of the Advisory Board of the National Guild of Hypnotists. His hospital-affiliated practice focuses on medical hypnotism, and he is especially well-known around the country for his work withcancer patients.Rev. Giles lives in Wheaton, Illinois with his wife and cats. Scot's wife, the Rev. Dr. Lindsay Bates, is the Senior Parish Minister to the Geneva UU Society. He can be reached at ScotGiles@comcast.net or through his website, www.CSGiles.org.