Podcasts about life model

A Hub For Counselors We equip therapists, pastors, coaches, and other helping professionals with Life Model-informed training that integrates neuroscience, spiritual maturity, emotional resilience, and relational healing.Our mission is to make this powerful framework practical, accessible, and CE-accredited — so you can grow personally, lead with clarity, and transform lives with confidence.Whether you're just discovering the Life Model or deepening your practice, you're not alone. Welcome to a community of professionals committed to lasting change.

You can memorize every protocol and still freeze the moment a client discloses something heavy — suicidal ideation, abuse, a crisis you didn't see coming. Why does our training drill us on exactly what to do, yet say almost nothing about what's happening inside us while we do it?In this episode, Monica and Alyssa go after the part of crisis work no one teaches: the clinician's own nervous system. They unpack why a dysregulated therapist transmits fear to a client who's already overwhelmed, why "following the protocol" perfectly can still miss the person in front of you, and why love bonds — not fear bonds — are what actually transform someone.Drawing on the Life Model and right-brain psychotherapy, they make the case that your own regulated presence is the first intervention — the oxygen mask you put on before the technique, the words, the plan. It's not about throwing out the protocol. It's about being grounded enough to access wisdom when it matters most.A conversation for therapists, counselors, and ministry leaders who want to show up whole in the hardest moments — and who believe a good therapist has a therapist.Go deeper with the Life Model and our 30 core concepts at cftinstitute.com — start exploring for free on the Learning Hub tab.Healing spreads when counselors live in joy.

Your emotional capacity is determined by how much emotional weight you can carry. Good news! You have the ability to grow this capacity, and your worth is not tied to your capacity. In this On the Trail episode, we discuss Chapter Two: How Much Weight Can You Handle? This chapter unpacks an overview of A & B Trauma, Life Model's Stages of Maturity as they relate to handling emotional capacity, and more. Join us for part two of the Building Bounce book study! Building Bounce explains the theory behind growing emotional resilience and provides practical tools you can use in a variety of settings, such as growing your own emotional capacity, parenting your children in ways that build joy, and helping others who live low-joy lives learn the skills that grow joy.The goal of this series is to help you grow your emotional resilience so you can thrive on your deeper walk with God. For this series, we want to direct you to the DIY Book Club Kit for this book. You can use this for personal reflection, with a book buddy, or in your group for discussion. Link in below.  Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God! 

What does it mean when Big Four partners can be demoted—and AI still gets 1 in 5 accounting tasks wrong? Blake and David unpack KPMG's audit partner cuts, EY and KPMG's quiet partner demotions in the UK, PwC's return-to-office push, and why firms like Decimal are rethinking tech-driven bookkeeping. They also debate AI's limits in accounting, explore the future of CPE after a surprising Nasba warning, and explain what these shifts mean for accountants building their careers.SponsorsCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casOnPay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/onpayFishbowl - http://accountingpodcast.promo/fishbowlChapters(00:00) - TAP 485 (01:47) - Bookkeeping Market Shakeup (02:38) - Decimal Pivots to Franchising (05:31) - AI Accuracy Reality Check (07:57) - Inventory Counts Still Human (10:28) - H&R Block Goes Year Round (11:55) - AI CEO Experiments and Limits (16:34) - Earmark Sponsor and NASBA Letter (21:37) - Context and CPE Reform Debate (26:11) - CPE Checkbox Culture (28:11) - Fixing CPE With AI (32:07) - Live Chat and Teams CPE (34:37) - Sponsor OnPay Break (35:51) - Big Four Partner Cuts (41:27) - AI Predicts Misstatements (43:31) - Sponsor Fishbowl Break (44:55) - Where Accountants Are Missing (48:39) - 150 Hour Rule Changes (49:19) - Wrap Up and Thanks  Show NotesThe Best AI Model Still Fails 1 in 5 Accounting Taskshttps://www.cfo.com/news/the-best-ai-model-still-fails-1-in-5-accounting-tasks-Claude-Opus-OpenAI-GPT/818100/DualEntry AI Accounting Benchmark (Claude Opus 4.7 Results)https://www.dualentry.com/blog/claude-opus-4-7-accounting-ai-benchmark-resultsThe Least Glamorous Side of Accounting That Still Can't Be Automatedhttps://controllerscouncil.org/the-least-glamorous-side-of-accounting-that-still-cant-be-automated/Decimal Sells Its Accounting Firm to Franchise the Operating System Behind Ithttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/decimal-sells-its-accounting-firm-to-franchise-the-operating-system-behind-it-302753690.htmlCollective Acquires Open Ledger to Accelerate All-in-One Financial Solution for Solopreneurshttps://www.axios.com/pro/fintech-deals/2026/04/22/collective-open-ledger-acquisitionH&R Block Wants to Be More Than a Tax Companyhttps://fortune.com/article/hr-block-tax-year-round-financial-adviser-fintech-innovation/An AI Agent Takes Over a Store and Orders Too Many Candleshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-23/an-ai-agent-takes-over-a-store-and-orders-too-many-candles-mobwrfw2Customers Bank CEO Uses AI Clone on Earnings Call, Signs OpenAI Dealhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/27/openai-partners-with-customers-bank-in-push-to-automate-finance.htmlKPMG Lays Off 10% of US Audit Partnershttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/kpmg-lays-off-10-of-us-audit-partnersKPMG and EY Demote Partners in End of Job-for-Life Model in UKhttps://www.irishtimes.com/business/work/2026/04/24/kpmg-and-ey-demote-partners-in-end-of-job-for-life-model-in-uk/PwC Tells Remote Tax Staff to Get Their Butts Into the Officehttps://www.goingconcern.com/pwc-tells-remote-tax-staff-to-get-their-butts-into-the-office/PwC Pays $166 Million to Settle HK Evergrande Audit Probehttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-23/pwc-agrees-to-pay-166-million-to-close-evergrande-probe-in-hkPredicting Material Misstatements Using Machine Learning (Phys.org summary)https://phys.org/news/2026-predicting-material-misstatements-machine-learning.htmlIs Your State Running Low on Accountants? (Sam's List Accountant Shortage Index)https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/04/21/is-your-state-running-out-of-accountants/181991/Kentucky Passes CPA Licensure Modernization Billhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/kentucky-passes-cpa-pathway-billNeed CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts:

What if burnout isn't a breakdown — but an invitation? In this episode, we sit down with David Carolan, a former finance executive turned joy-centered ministry leader, to explore what happens when high achievers finally stop running and start resting with God. David shares his Life Model journey, his doctoral research on joy and spiritual transformation, and why maturity, community, and the fear of the Lord are the keys to a sustainable life in ministry. A must-listen for therapists, counselors, and anyone hungry for more than just productivity.

Most therapists know gratitude helps clients heal. But there's a deeper neurobiological practice that actually rewires the brain for resilience, intimacy, and joy — and most clinicians have never been trained in it.In this episode, Monica Mouer sits down with Marty Webb (Marletha Webb), author of Appreciation: Heaven's Language and founder of Triage Care Ministry, to unpack why APPRECIATION — not just gratitude — is what turns relational circuits back on, builds emotional maturity, and creates the conditions for thriving (not just surviving) after crisis.Drawing from over 30 years of applying the Life Model framework and her own journey through divorce, ministry collapse, and rebuilding, Marty offers a clinically useful distinction: gratitude is the spark, appreciation is the fuel. One opens the door. The other keeps the fire burning.

Your clients aren't just bad at communicating. They're running emotional patterns that were hardwired in childhood — and those patterns show up loudest in marriage.In this episode, Monica sits down with Ruth Comer, licensed marriage and family therapist trained in Life Model, EFT, and EMDR, to unpack how emotional co-regulation actually works in couples therapy. They cover what co-regulation looks like in practice, how attachment styles shape the way partners support each other under stress, and why you might be doing all the right things for all the wrong reasons — and not even know it.They also explore how the Life Model works as an umbrella framework alongside EFT and EMDR, and why increasing joy capacity might be the most practical thing you can do for couples stuck in negative cycles.If you've ever gotten to the end of a long clinical day and just wanted to disappear, this one is for you.

Most therapists think they're burned out. But what if it's not burnout — it's isolation?You spend all day helping people connect, but when was the last time someone really connected with you? In this episode, Alyssa and Monica unpack what we believe is a hidden epidemic in the therapy world: therapist loneliness.We talk about why back-to-back sessions leave you emotionally depleted, what happens to your clinical capacity when your joy tank is empty, and the practical things we do to stay relationally connected — even on our busiest weeks.If you've been coming home, crashing on the couch, and reaching for comfort instead of connection, this one's for you.Want to go deeper? Explore the Life Model framework for free at CFTInstitute.comA Hub For Counselors We equip therapists, pastors, coaches, and other helping professionals with Life Model-informed training that integrates neuroscience, spiritual maturity, emotional resilience, and relational healing.Our mission is to make this powerful framework practical, accessible, and CE-accredited — so you can grow personally, lead with clarity, and transform lives with confidence.Whether you're just discovering the Life Model or deepening your practice, you're not alone. Welcome to a community of professionals committed to lasting change.

In this episode, Monica Mouer explores the Emmanuel lifestyle, a key pillar of the Life Model, emphasizing the importance of living in awareness of God's presence. She discusses the consequences of lacking this lifestyle, including feelings of numbness and existential angst, and offers insights on how mental health practitioners can apply these concepts in their work to foster healing and transformation.A Hub For Counselors We equip therapists, pastors, coaches, and other helping professionals with Life Model-informed training that integrates neuroscience, spiritual maturity, emotional resilience, and relational healing.Our mission is to make this powerful framework practical, accessible, and CE-accredited — so you can grow personally, lead with clarity, and transform lives with confidence.Whether you're just discovering the Life Model or deepening your practice, you're not alone. Welcome to a community of professionals committed to lasting change.

In this episode, Monica Mouer discusses the Life Model Concept of Elder Level Maturity, its significance in personal and community development, and the challenges faced when this maturity is lacking in individuals and society. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing maturity gaps and the role of community in healing and growth.A Hub For Counselors We equip therapists, pastors, coaches, and other helping professionals with Life Model-informed training that integrates neuroscience, spiritual maturity, emotional resilience, and relational healing.Our mission is to make this powerful framework practical, accessible, and CE-accredited — so you can grow personally, lead with clarity, and transform lives with confidence.Whether you're just discovering the Life Model or deepening your practice, you're not alone. Welcome to a community of professionals committed to lasting change.

In this conversation, Alyssa and Monica explore the complexities of parenting children who have experienced trauma. They discuss the various forms of trauma, the importance of family dynamics in healing, and the role of attunement in fostering connection. They also address the challenges parents face, including feelings of shame and the necessity of personal growth. The conversation emphasizes the significance of repairing relationships and building trust between parents and children as a means of supporting healing.A Hub For Counselors We equip therapists, pastors, coaches, and other helping professionals with Life Model-informed training that integrates neuroscience, spiritual maturity, emotional resilience, and relational healing.Our mission is to make this powerful framework practical, accessible, and CE-accredited — so you can grow personally, lead with clarity, and transform lives with confidence.Whether you're just discovering the Life Model or deepening your practice, you're not alone. Welcome to a community of professionals committed to lasting change.

How do you think of God when you pray? Last week we began a new series on prayer. This week we continue exploring the theological dynamics of approaching God as King, Father, and Shepherd while also discussing an overview of the 5 Levels of Prayer in harmony with the Life Model stages of maturity. From infancy to our elder years, we have expanding capcacity to engage in prayer on our own and in community. Our goal with this series is to encourage you to deepen your prayer life and explore various approaches to your relationship with God. By the end of this series, we'll have walked through three approaches to your prayer time that we hope you find impactful and refreshing. You can start practicing now with the free "Listening Prayer Starter Kit" pdf in a link below.  Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God! 

In this conversation, Monica and Alyssa explore the complexities of marital conflict, emphasizing the influence of attachment styles and the nervous system on relationships. They discuss the importance of therapists in helping couples reconnect and navigate their conflicts, utilizing frameworks like the Life Model and Emotionally Focused Therapy. The conversation highlights the need for joy, connection, and tenderness in relationships, as well as practical strategies for couples to improve their communication and emotional intimacy.A Hub For Counselors We equip therapists, pastors, coaches, and other helping professionals with Life Model-informed training that integrates neuroscience, spiritual maturity, emotional resilience, and relational healing.Our mission is to make this powerful framework practical, accessible, and CE-accredited — so you can grow personally, lead with clarity, and transform lives with confidence.Whether you're just discovering the Life Model or deepening your practice, you're not alone. Welcome to a community of professionals committed to lasting change.

Seán's guest is a student and decided to become a life model to help fund his art lessons. So, what is being a nude life model like?Johnny Murray joins to discuss.

Seán's guest is a student and decided to become a life model to help fund his art lessons. So, what is being a nude life model like?Johnny Murray joins to discuss.

In this episode, Monica Mouer discusses the importance of multi-generational community as a pillar of life model therapy. She explores what multi-generational community is, the consequences of lacking such a community, and how to apply this concept in therapeutic practices. The conversation emphasizes the need for diverse relationships to foster emotional and psychological growth, highlighting that relationships should take precedence over problems.A Hub For Counselors

Why do some clients loop around the same issues for years while others break through? The answer often lies in what's missing at the foundation.In this episode, Monica and Alyssa unpack the Life Model's Five to Thrive — the five things every human needs to live fully alive: belonging, receiving and giving, healing, maturing, and living from true identity. They explore why the order matters (you can't heal what isn't attached), how to spot developmental trauma vs. single-incident trauma, and the uncomfortable question every therapist needs to ask: Where am I triggered?If you've ever felt frustrated with a client and didn't know why, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Monica Mouer explores the concept of a human response to God's redemptive plan , discussing the importance of understanding this in the context of through the lens of the Life Model Informed Therapy. She emphasizes the need for connection with God and others to overcome trauma and addiction, and highlights the role of joy in healing. The conversation also touches on personal stories of redemption and the importance of grace in therapy, encouraging mental health professionals to guide their clients towards a hopeful perspective.

In this episode, we continue our book study of The Spirit-Filled Home with Chapter Three: Parenting Challenges. Whether you are reflecting on your childhood, working on your own personal maturity, or parenting your children, this episode is for you. This episode is all about the relationship between personal maturity and effective parenting. In it, we give a brief overview of the five stages of maturity development according to The Life Model and how God designed us to grow and relate to one another. Infants need smiles, security, and synchronization to develop emotional stability. Children need to cultivate discernment and discipline to carry into adulthood. With hope and grace for you, we're covering these thoughts and more. Thank you for joining us - father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner - on the trail to a deeper walk with God!  

In this episode, Monica Mouer explores the concept of love from a Life Model perspective, emphasizing its depth, attachment, and the importance of God's model of love in counseling and community building. She discusses how love is often misunderstood in culture and highlights the significance of steadfast love, attachment pain, and the need for unconditional positive regard in therapeutic settings. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their own capacity to love and the transformative power of God's love in their relationships and practices.

In this episode, Monica Mouer explores the concept of 'suffering well' through the lens of the Life Model Informed Therapy. She discusses the importance of secure attachments in processing pain and how suffering can lead to wisdom when we are not alone. The conversation also delves into the consequences of not suffering well, including the development of trauma disorders, and emphasizes the need for joy and connection in overcoming life's difficulties. Finally, practical applications for both personal and professional contexts are provided, highlighting the role of mental health professionals in fostering secure attachments and resilience in their clients.

In this conversation, Monica and Christy Cole delve into the intricacies of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), exploring its foundational principles, the societal implications of over-control, and the importance of emotional regulation. They discuss the differences between healthy emotional responses and toxic positivity, the three states of mind, and the role of distress tolerance in managing self-destructive behaviors. The conversation also highlights the intersection of DBT with the Life Model, emphasizing how these frameworks can enhance therapeutic practices and foster authentic connections in relationships.

In this episode, Alyssa and Monica dive deep into one of the most transformative concepts in the Life Model: relational circuits. Understanding this brain-based framework will completely change how you intervene in difficult moments with clients—and in your own life.In this episode, you'll learn:- What relational circuits are and the neuroscience behind them- How to recognize when relational circuits are offline (in yourself and your clients)- The 6-point relational circuits checklist you can use immediately- Why we act opposite of our true identity when relational circuits are off- The four indicators that relational circuits are ON (curiosity, appreciation, kindness, engagement)- What causes relational circuits to shut down (fatigue, hunger, attachment pain, trauma)- Practical tools to help clients get their relational circuits back online- Why quieting and appreciation are essential interventions in every session- How to stay relationally present with clients even when their story triggers you

In this conversation, Jessica Waters discusses the importance of understanding a child's true identity when addressing difficult behaviors. She emphasizes that such behaviors often stem from emotional wounds and that correction should come from a place of love and affirmation of the child's worth. This approach fosters a healthier self-identity and emotional well-being in children

Continuing this month's topic on attachment and attunement, we have with us today the Life Model Works Executive Director, Marlene Allen. So many of our clients and listeners ask how I can have joy in pain or return to joy when things seem hopeless. Isn't that like just being happy and faking it until you make it?No!Today, we talk about adversity, pain, and lament, and how they differ from complaining and venting, which are stuck in disgust or contempt. Lament is a release and offering, and complaining amplifies your pain and can blind you. So join our discussion today to learn more about:Self-attunmentAttunement to God and developing iSight, is Immanuel always with me?How does pain impact me?Lamenting vs Complaining About our Guest:Marlene Allen currently serves as the Executive Director of Life Model Works. She is an author, teacher, mentor, networker, licensed minister, and joy-starter. She graduated from McNeese State University in her home state of Louisiana. Her passion for teaching spiritual principles to young people led to a forty-plus-year journey of serving in schools and churches. During her 16-year service as a missionary in Southeast Asia, Marlene was introduced to Life Model Works and finally found the language to articulate the value of joy that she carried within her. Before becoming executive director, Marlene was a relational practitioner and served on the Life Model Works Board of Directors. She firmly believes that Life Model Works' relational tools will help us better represent the Lord on the Earth. Residing in Aurora, Colorado, Marlene is a mom to four amazing adults, Rachell, Victoria, Kia, and Moses, and is called ‘Momma Marlene' by a host of others. She is the creator of Doodles at Relational Wholeness Doodles and the author of the children's book Candlestick City, available on Amazon.Life Model: https://lifemodelworks.org/neurotheology/ Many of Dan & Stephanie's courses use Life Model Books or ministry partners such as Deeper Walk or Thrive Works.Chapter 5 of Uiquely Us relies on some of these principles! 

Today's podcast kicks off a new series, running through November 3rd, and concludes with Dr. Karl Lehman. This 6-week series focuses on identity, attachment, wounds, lament, and securing our attachment in Christ, not your marriage.In this episode of Neurodiverse Christian Couples, hosts Dan and Stephanie welcome back neurotheologian Dr. Jim Wilder for a deep dive into identity formation, attachment, and the brain, especially as it relates to neurodiverse individuals and marriages. Dr. Wilder explains how our identity develops from infancy through adolescence, highlighting key brain regions (like the orbital prefrontal cortex, corpus callosum, and mirror neuron system) and how they contribute to our sense of self and our ability to connect with others. He discusses what happens when these developmental processes are disrupted or different — as is often the case in autism, ADHD, and other developmental differences — and how this affects relationships, emotional regulation, and group belonging. The conversation explores: How attachment and caregiver attunement in infancy shape emotional identity.Why the adolescent brain shifts focus from Who am I? to Who are my people? — and how failing to find a “herd” can impact identity.The biological and neurological reasons why change (especially in neurodiverse individuals) takes time, encouragement, and community rather than just “trying harder.”Why accountability in the traditional sense often fails, and how a supportive group offering healthy correction is much more effective for growth and transformation.How autism impacts the identity center of the brain and its implications for marital relationships  This episode sets the stage for a series on identity and attachment, touching on grief, resilience, and sacred attachment, with upcoming guests offering complementary perspectives. If you're curious about how brain development, faith, and neurodiversity intersect — especially within marriage and community — this episode provides both insight and encouragement. About Our Guest Dr. Jim Wilder:Dr. Jim Wilder has been training leaders and counselors for over 30 years on five continents. Jim grew up in South America and is bilingual (English/Spanish). He is the author of nineteen books with a strong focus on maturity and relational skills. Dr. Wilder has served as a guest lecturer at Fuller Seminary, Biola, Talbot Seminary, Point Loma University, Montreat College, Tyndale Seminary, and elsewhere.  Dr. Jim Wilder has extensive clinical counseling experience and is the chief neurotheologian of Life Model Works, a nonprofit working at the intersection of theology and brain science. Life Model Works builds on the fifty-year legacy of Shepherd's House, which began in the 1970s as a ministry to street kids in Van Nuys, California. In those early days, Jim worked with the team of volunteer counselors and Fuller Seminary faculty to build a counseling center to help broken people recover from negative habits, addictions, abuse, and trauma. By the 1990s, Jim was Assistant Director and later Executive Director of Shepherd's House, helping hundreds of pastors and churches with their toughest counseling cases. Jim was intimately involved in 1987 when Shepherd's House conducted a careful review of why some people with the same level of trauma and treatment recovered, but others did not. The results of this case-by-case study became The Life Model, a new recovery model. The Life Model study findings were published in Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You. Other podcasts we referenced:Escaping Enemy Mode Podcast:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/escaping-enemy-mode-with-dr-jim-wilder--52449734 What is LifeModel?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOcc2QJ0tTg Fear Bonds and Love Bonds with Dr. Wilderhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fear-bonds-love-bonds-and-q-a-with-dr-jim-wilder--57526192 Dr. Wilder's Books for 2026 CoursesLife Passages of MenGrowing a More Human Community  

In this episode, Angie Richey, Monica Mouer and Alyssa Voglewede engage in a deep conversation w about the Life Model and its transformative impact on therapy and education. They explore the importance of attunement, the role of trauma in personal development, and how the Life Model provides a framework for healing and connection. Angie shares her journey as a therapist and educator, emphasizing the need for understanding human development and the power of Immanuel encounters in therapy.The discussion highlights the significance of integrating the Life Model into professional practice to foster personal growth and community healing.

In this conversation, Gracy Bondy and Monica Mouer explore the intersection of therapy, art, and community healing through the lens of the Life Model. Gracy shares her journey from the mission field to becoming an art therapist, highlighting the transformative power of the Life Model principles in her personal and professional life. They discuss the importance of community, relational skills, and the Immanuel approach in fostering healing and transformation.

In this podcast episode, Alyssa Voglewede and Monica Mouer dive into how Life Model-informed therapy uniquely addresses key challenges in mental health care.This conversation sheds light on how a brain-based, relational approach can help both therapists and clients navigate trauma, maturity development, and emotional healing in a deeply integrated and transformative way.

In this conversation, Michele Hardy and Monica Mouer, explore the principles of the Joy Center, a therapeutic practice rooted in the Life Model. They discuss the importance of personal healing in professional practice, the concept of attunement in therapy, and the significance of following one's heart in the journey of emotional wellness. The dialogue emphasizes the integration of personal experiences into therapeutic approaches and offers advice for aspiring therapists seeking to grow in their practice.

In this extended episode, Kristy and Jen interview each other to wrap up the mini series of interviews with our team. They share some fun relational skill history and share with us their stories of ways relational skills have changed their lives in a transformational way!

In this conversation, trauma therapists Monica Mouer and Alyssa Voglewede discuss the significance of PTSD Awareness Month, exploring the complexities of PTSD, its impact on veterans and first responders, and the broader implications for various professions. They delve into the effects of PTSD on relationships, the importance of understanding and addressing the condition, and the various treatment modalities available. The conversation emphasizes hope and the potential for recovery, encouraging those affected by PTSD to seek help and support.

Our guest in this episode, Michel Hendricks, is a Thrive relational skills trainer, a consultant who helps churches and mission organizations incorporate relational practices in their ministries, and also the author of "The Other Half of Church". He shares some of the difficulties he ran into as a discipleship pastor and a parent, and how learning more about how God designed our brains and relational skills has helped him love like Jesus loves in these and many other areas of his life.

In today's interview, Thrive Premier Training grad and Thrive volunteer, Andy, tells us about how relational skills helped when facing some challenges in his marriage. He takes us through his journey of learning relational skills and how he and his wife incorporated skills into their marriage to improve their connection and build capacity together.

Balancing boardrooms and ball fields is no small feat. Scott Danner, AAMS®, demonstrates how he balances a high-octane career with parenting two teenage soccer players, navigating double-booked calendars, empty-nest moments, and home-based hacks. Learn about his four-pillar L.I.F.E. Model to stay aligned amid chaos and build a lasting legacy by tuning in!   Key takeaways to listen for What unexpected parenting surprises teach about resilience A simple ritual that builds stronger family ties 4 healthy-risk opportunities that fuel teen development Reasons why a dedicated “home base” brings stability How the LIFE Model's pillars harmonize work and family   Resources The Bible in a Year | Apple Podcasts Ted Lasso Freedom Street by Scott Danner | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover   About Scott Danner, AAMS®Scott Danner, AAMS®, is the CEO of Freedom Street Partners, bestselling author of Freedom Street, and creator of the L.I.F.E. Model (Leadership, Impact, Faith & Energy). A champion of high performers, he coaches individuals and teams to grow with intention, build cultures of meaningful connection, and serve others at the highest level. As host of The High Performance LIFE podcast, Scott explores how to live with purpose, strengthen relationships, and show up fully in every role, helping listeners craft lives of freedom, fulfillment, and lasting impact.   Connect with Scott Website: Scott Danner Podcast: The High Performance Life | Apple Podcasts and Spotify Instagram: @scottwdanner LinkedIn: Scott Danner   Connect with UsTo learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review!   Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Our guest this week, Barbara Moon, is a veteran in the Life Model and Relational Skills community. She has inspired us with the way she intentionally lives out her life sharing skills, maturity and healing everywhere she goes. In this episode, she shares some encouraging stories and tells about different ways she shares these life-giving skills with others.

What is the Life Model? How does the mission of THRIVEtoday and what we do fit into that? These questions and more are addressed in this episode, along with a list of great resources to help you on your journey to your God-given identity!

Is your brain running on fear?If your brain isn't running on its preferred fuel—joy, it will default to fear. Last episode we started looking at the relational infrastructure of our brains. This week we're looking at Fear vs. Joy Bonds through the lens of fear-based attachment styles.What's Your Attachment Style (fear edition)?Our friends at Life Model have identified three core types of fear bonds: Dismissive Attachment Distracted Attachment Disorganized AttachmentIf you want to go deeper on each style, check out Maribeth Poole's blog posts at DeeperWalk.com/blog. And we won't leave you hanging in the fear talk. If your brain is defaulting to fear, there's a fix for that, and we'll walk you through that too. (It's as easy to remember as J.O.B.S.)Join us on the trail! P.S. If you're reading along with us in Breakthrough!, check out chapter eight. 

Explore the LIFE model of dog training, a force free approach, with David & Josh.

Meghan is joined by Katie Hansen to discuss key principles to develop a love of learning, and to specifically learn our individual missions. Topics include: - The Meaning of Co-Mission- Love of God = Love of Learning- Asking Questions- Developing an Environment of Learning- Abraham's Life Model for LearningLearn more about Foundation Builders Guide. Katie Hansen was born with a heart that naturally “seeks and finds”. After growing up exploring and discovering the woods, ponds, creeks, and fields in the Maryland countryside, she embarked on a path of seeking to understand truth in this world and then how to teach that truth in a Christ-like way touching the hearts and minds of others. After receiving a Bachelor's degree in teaching, she received a call to teach her own children and has spent the last 25 years studying Servant-Leadership education, teaching youth and adult classes, mentoring with women in her community, serving on boards and studying the Hebrew Way from the language itself. Through that experience building foundation within herself and sharing from a sincere desire to serve in God's Kingdom, she has begun fulfilling one of her life-calls to assist in the restoration of our Original Culture & Story through Foundation Builder Guide's original Hebraic sources study program & Facilitator Mentoring community. She is also the author of her upcoming book, The Hebrew Model: Restoring Our Original Culture & Story, as well as over 20 children's stories sharing the Hebraic Principles of Creation through principle-based messages.Have Feedback? Send the LDD team a text! "Consider Yourself As Eve: A Guide to Spiritual Development for Women (and the Men Who Love Them" will be available for pre-order in October 2024! Sign up to receive updates on the book release and future events.

Table & Well was founded April 1st, 2020 and our mission is to "Develop reationally powerful people, communities, families, and teams so that we can be the safe healthy family of god that the world and we need. We do this though the lense of Relational Maturity. The Life Model and the Maturity Indicators are one of the pillars that have influenced and compelled us to create Table & Well. Those Maturity Indicators are the primary framework that almost everything we do is built on.Join Tennison and Ginelle as they introduce you to The Life Model and it's Maturity Indicators and explain the impact it has and is having in their lives and the lives of those they serve.  The LIFE Model suggests that people need five things in order to thrive: 1. A place to belong 2. To receive and give life 3. The capacity to recover from things that go wrong (de-synchronizations) 4. To mature as they get older 5. To live from their identities (hearts) If you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would like to support us in our mission to help people experience healthier & deeper relationships with God, themselves, and others, go to: tableandwell.org/#donateTo learn how we can help develop your community, family or team: Schedule Interest Call For more information about Table Experiences: tableandwell.org/tablesTo start on your journey to relational health go to: tableandwell.org/introTo watch this and other Podcast go to our YouTube Channel: Table & Well co

Jesse - The Empowered muse, life modelling for individual wellness and social sustainability. We've been eager to chat with a life model for some time, and luckily Jesse posed for Julie's Art class in Avalon. She's skilled and knowledgeable, exceeding our expectations. Initially anticipating a conversation about modeling experiences and anecdotes, we were pleasantly surprised. Jesse shared her reasons for life modeling, driven by a need to confront her fears. This journey led to enhanced self-awareness and body positivity, influenced by the artists' portrayals of her beauty. After mastering modeling, Jesse traveled across Australia last year, organising life modeling classes in rural towns. Her goal was to break barriers and demonstrate the benefits for both individuals and communities. It was an extraordinary conversation, and we're grateful to Jesse for her openness. Her story has reshaped our perspective on life modeling, offering a beautiful insight into her journey.

Chris tells his own journey about learning how to relate with the Living God and shares tips to help you develop an Immanuel lifestyle.

Our guest in this episode is Dr. Jim Wilder, neurotheologian, counselor, and developer of the LIFE Model. His book, Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You, has sold over 100,000 copies. Jim shares his research and clinical work in the intermingling of spiritual formation and therapeutic help. He gives us a model for what causes Christians to thrive and live joyful lives. To learn more about Dr. Wilder's work, click HERE. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships are for one year and automatically renew each month.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

Prepare to embark on a transformative exploration of the heart and soul within the realm of faith. The latest episode of the American Reformation Podcast features Doyle Theimer, an associate pastor with a quarter-century of dedicated service, who brings to light the indispensable role of emotional engagement in the church. Our conversation traverses the rich tapestry of Christianity—where intellect meets passion, and where the personal relationship with Jesus as our mediator deeply influences how we live and minister to others.This session promises an insightful intersection between the science of emotional intelligence and the theology of faith. As we unravel the complexities of mirroring emotions and healthy attachments, you'll discover how these elements are reflective of God's design for us and are essential for leaders striving to forge genuine connections within their communities. The Apostle Paul's teachings on suffering, perseverance, and hope are carefully examined, emphasizing the vital tether we must maintain to Jesus to navigate the storms of life.Concluding this deeply enriching dialogue, we scrutinize the intertwined nature of spiritual growth and emotional maturity. Understanding that our development in one is often capped by our capacity in the other, Doyle and I share practical steps church leaders can take to fuse emotional health with spiritual guidance. By utilizing models like Townsend's and the Life Model, we delve into strategies that can reinforce family bonds and revitalize church dynamics. As we close, we inspire church leaders to embrace innovation and adaptability, ensuring that the Spirit's fruit thrives on a foundation that is firmly rooted in the love of Christ.JOIN OUR NEW ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM!ENTER CODE - 75ULC2023 for 75% off! Support the showWatch Us On Youtube!

Dan and Stephanie set this podcast up with their podcast on Jan 2nd and Jan 16th of 2023. You will want to review this podcast before you hear today's podcast on escaping enemy mode. We took questions from our listeners and those in our coaching courses based on Wilder's work.Some questions that came in:How is attachment and hesed related?How is attachment related to enemy mode?What is a fear bond, and if you have PTSD or have been damaged by a relationship, can you achieve a love bond?What parts of the brain have neuroplasticity? What can be learned for those on the spectrum?More questions answered!NDCCs are easily dragged into enemy mode- simple enemy mode, stupid enemy mode, and intellectual enemy mode. Our brains can unite or divide us. Join us for this discussion with Dr. Jim Wilder.You will want to go back and hear our podcast "Are you in your right mind?" which sets the stage for this conversation.Today we will talk about how those on the autism spectrum, due to neurological wiring, are more easily dragged into enemy mode. But we will also talk about JOY and how to escape enemy mode to re-friend and rebuild attachment/joy.About Dr. Wilder:Dr. Jim Wilder has been training leaders and counselors for over 30 years on five continents. Jim grew up in South America and is bilingual (English/Spanish). He is the author of nineteen books with a strong focus on maturity and relational skills. Dr. Wilder has served as a guest lecturer at Fuller Seminary, Biola, Talbot Seminary, Point Loma University, Montreat College, Tyndale Seminary, and elsewhere.Dr. Jim Wilder has extensive clinical counseling experience and is the chief neurotheologian of Life Model Works, a nonprofit working at the intersection of theology and brain science. Life Model Works builds on the fifty-year legacy of Shepherd's House, which began in the 1970s as a ministry to street kids in Van Nuys, California.In those early days, Jim worked with the team of volunteer counselors and Fuller Seminary faculty to build a counseling center to help broken people recover from negative habits, addictions, abuse, and trauma. By the 1990s, Jim was Assistant Director and later Executive Director of Shepherd's House, helping hundreds of pastors and churches with their toughest counseling cases.Jim was intimately involved in 1987 when Shepherd's House conducted a careful review of why some people with the same level of trauma and treatment recovered, but others did not. The results of this case-by-case study became The Life Model, a new recovery model. The Life Model study findings were published in Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You.

This week on the Effort Over Everything Podcast:[0:00] Welcome to the office[1:30] What is Active Life?[4:18] Leveraging your house[5:40] We asked 100 people why they don't go to a gym...[10:00] Who are you best fit to serve?[13:12] Nicest bathrooms in town (perceived value)[15:00] The Active Life Model[29:40] Difference between 'ask' and 'offer'[36:00] How to get a coach from 50k to 100k[42:40] Hurdles with opening a business[44:00] Sneaky marketing[54:00] Who do you want to be?Thanks for listening to Episode 344!Follow JasonFun, Effective Workouts: NCFIT AppWeekly Motivation: EOE NewsletterLevel Up Your Business: Build Better NewsletterGym Owners: NCFIT Collective ProgrammingVisit NCFIT Online

Today on the show we welcome back, Dr. Jim Wilder, to talk about his latest book, Escaping Enemy Mode: How our Brains Unite or Divide us.Jim  brings his extensive life experience growing up in the Andes Mountains, his PhD in psychology, and his 30+ years of training leaders on five continents for the realities of business today. Wilder is the thinker behind the Life Model, a lifespan guide to being fully human. He is the author of over ten books with a strong focus on applied neuroscience, maturity, relational skills, and resilient leaders.Check out the book and plenty of other resources at www.escapingenemymode.comListen to our previous conversation with Jim on Episode #62 Glued to Jesus

Dan and Stephanie set this podcast up with their podcast on Jan 2nd. You will want to review this podcast before you hear today's podcast on escaping enemy mode.NDCC's are easily dragged into enemy mode- simple enemy mode, stupid enemy mode and intellectual enemy mode. Our brains can unite or divide us. Join us for this discuss with Dr. Jim Wilder.You will want to go back and hear our podcast "Are you in your right mind?" which sets the stage for this conversation.Today we will talk about how those on the autism spectrum due to neurological wiring are more easily dragged into enemy mode. BUT we will also talk about JOY and how to to escape enemy mode to refriend and rebuild attachment/joy.About Dr. Wilder:Dr. Jim Wilder has been training leaders and counselors for over 30 years on five continents. Jim grew up in South America and is bilingual (English/Spanish). He is the author of nineteen books with a strong focus on maturity and relational skills. Dr. Wilder has served as a guest lecturer at Fuller Seminary, Biola, Talbot Seminary, Point Loma University, Montreat College, Tyndale Seminary and elsewhere.Dr. Jim Wilder has extensive clinical counseling experience and is the chief neurotheologian of Life Model Works, a nonprofit working at the intersection of theology and brain science. Life Model Works builds on the fifty-year legacy of Shepherd's House, which began in the 1970s as a ministry to street kids in Van Nuys, California.In those early days, Jim worked with the team of volunteer counselors and Fuller Seminary faculty to build a counseling center to help broken people recover from negative habits, addictions, abuse, and trauma. By the 1990s, Jim was Assistant Director and later Executive Director of Shepherd's House, helping hundreds of pastors and churches with their toughest counseling cases.Jim was intimately involved in 1987 when Shepherd's House conducted a careful review of why some people with the same level of trauma and treatment recovered but others did not. The results of this case-by-case study became The Life Model, a new recovery model. The Life Model study findings were published in Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You.