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We are back! Join us as we kick off the final part of our Healing session as we go intra-personal exploring healing of Mind, Body, & Soul. In this episode we exploring healing in the Mind with seasoned therapist Josette Nard. Listen in as we learn what is distinctly healing of the mind and some practical ways we continue this healing today. Check out our new website! Connect with us & the podcast and all we are doing at https://aasdpodcast.com/You can connect with Josette ...

Sam interviews Kimberly and her husband Jeff about the extensive healing they have sought in their own marriage. Among normal life's challenges they have pursued healing through job loss, grief, separation, trauma, chronic illness, and Jeff leaving their shared faith. Listen in to this special episode as we explore what healing can look like in this particularly vulnerable, sometimes emotionally volatile, and so very sacred relationship. Meditating With Christ online course (https://www...

In this episode Kimberly and Sam explore the question what does healing look like within extended families? These relationships can often be complicated but politics, lockdowns and 2020 in general have spotlighted already existing strains for many extended family relationships. Listen in as we explore what healing can look like.Your hosts: Kimberly Pelletierhttps://kimberlypenrodpelletier.com/Samuel Ogleshttps://www.samuelogles.com/Sam's Enneathing You Need newsletter about the Enneagram...

We explore the question of healing within friendships during this challenging time. Masks, gatherings, politics - individuals are making decisions that vary widely with previously close friends. What does this mean for the future of these friendships? What can healing look like in these times? Listen in as we explore this important question. Your hosts: Kimberly Pelletierhttps://kimberlypenrodpelletier.com/Samuel Ogleshttps://www.samuelogles.com/Sam's Enneathing You Need news...

In this episode we follow our guide, Sheila Wise Rowe, exploring the realities of healing racial trauma. This episode is relevant for all skin colors. Sheila is author of the book Healing Racial Trauma: the road to resilience. In it, she tells the truth and offers stories hope. We are doing a first of it's kind here on AASD a **BOOK GIVEAWAY!!** You can get Sheila's book for free! Here's how to enter: · Listen to the episode· ...

If you are feeling any questions about church and the current, or future, role of faith communities this will be an interesting episode for you. You will find yourself in the questions and exploration of "what is happening in the church right now?" Listen in. Your hosts:Kimberly Pelletierhttps://kimberlypenrodpelletier.com/Samuel Ogleshttps://www.samuelogles.com/Sam's Enneathing You Need newsletter about the Enneagram in and for real life: https://enneathingyouneed.substack.com/.Add your ques...

In this episode we explore what can ideological and political healing can look like in 2020. We welcome Dr. Andrew DeCort from the Neighbor-Love Movement in Ethiopia as we explore both the ideas of loving the "other" and the experience of engaging the healing for ourselves, our neighbors, and our society. You will find this a uniquely challenging, inviting, and hopeful conversation. Connect with Andrew and his work: FACEBOOK: Follow the Neighbor-Love Movement’s page: @Balinjeraye&n...

Recorded in June 2020 on the heals of the George Floyd protests, we explore a contemplative approach to the racial tension in America. How does our interior contemplation affect our exterior life? Are there ways we can approach this time in history with a contemplative path that ushers in justice? Listen in as two white spiritual directors explore this important topic, add your voice to the conversation, and join us for what's next. Your hosts:Kimberly Pelletierhttps://kimberlypenrodpell...

In this special episode we explore opportunities for transformation during this time of global pandemic that go far beyond "trust God" and "have faith." Join us for a fresh way of seeing and engaging this strange time in our lives. Your hosts:Kimberly Pelletierhttps://kimberlypenrodpelletier.com/Samuel Ogleshttps://www.samuelogles.com/Sam's Enneathing You Need newsletter about the Enneagram in and for real life: https://enneathingyouneed.substack.com/.Add your question to be explored on ...

In this special episode we explore the existence of hope. What does hope look like the time of a global pandemic? Sit with us as we explore what consistent hope might look and feel like in a world that is updating daily. Your hosts:Kimberly Pelletierhttps://kimberlypenrodpelletier.com/Samuel Ogleshttps://www.samuelogles.com/Sam's Enneathing You Need newsletter about the Enneagram in and for real life: https://enneathingyouneed.substack.com/.Add your question to be explored on the episode at:h...