If mental health is the commitment to reality at all costs, that means that we regularly should be doing reality checks. In this episode Coach Andrea shares some things that keep us from being in reality and offers some ways we can stay grounded in reality.

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month, we are discussing abuse on the podcast today. It's a topic that's difficult to talk about, but even more difficult to experience. We cannot change what we do not discuss and we cannot heal what is not exposed. Awareness is key and could save a life. If you are in immediate need of support, please contact the Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233.

Just saying the word abortion stirs up VERY strong feelings for many people. Today on the podcast, Coach Andrea talks to Lisa Rowe, CEO of Support After Abortion, a non-profit organization that provides compassionate care to help people impacted by abortion to receive the hope and healing they deserve. Support After Abortion offers a research-centered, options-based model which gives people hurting from abortion experiences an opportunity to live their best life by breaking free from guilt, shame, condemnation, and other painful emotions. www.supportafterabortion.com

As I'm continually celebrating this year of Jubilee, a thought hit me about the amount of gratitude that I feel in this season. Does grief deepen our level of gratitude? When we have periods of loss, if we allow grief it's due diligence, does it make space for more gratitude. I don't have the answers, but I do think it's a topic worth exploring. I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Identity theft is one of the fastest rising crimes in the physical. In the spiritual, it's the oldest trick in the book. Listen as Coach Andrea shares the importance of having our spiritual vision checked on a regular basis so that we don't lose sight of who God truly is AND who we are as image-bearers. You can break free from whatever lie the enemy has told you about who you are and walk in the abundance of the truth.

Trigger warning: This episode is deeply personal and covers some details that may be triggering. Who knew that the year of turning 40 would begin the fight of my life? This is, by far, my most vulnerable podcast episode. Listen as I share how the 40s took me through hell and back, shattered my life, and are ending with a renewed excitement for my 50s. This journey has been the fight of my life, but with the help of God, I won. You can too!

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We can look back at where we've come from with regret, or we can look back with gratitude. Today, Coach Andrea shares three important lessons she's learned along the way, that she wishes she would have known sooner. This episode is birthed out of reflection, remembrance, and a very deep sense of appreciation for this journey called life.

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None of us is exempt from experiencing trauma. Post traumatic growth is the term used to describe what happens when we go through trauma and come through it with a greater appreciation for life, richer relationships, and personal strength. My guest today, Nakia Hanson is a picture of what it looks like to live in post traumatic growth. Her story of experiencing rape, abuse, cancer, and a car accident is reminder that the human spirit is powerful and that God truly can bring beauty from ashes. (Trigger warning: Sensitive topics are discussed in this episode.)

What happens when God starts to pull apart the fabric you've use to weave your identity? Today my guest, Titus Benton, shares how the loss of his job caused a great unraveling in who he thought he was. Titus' vulnerable story is full of great insight and some really powerful thoughts to ponder. If you've ever found yourself in the middle of an unraveling or you're in that process now, you don't want to miss this episode.

After years of working with partners, there are some things that I hear pretty consistently that wives wish their husbands knew. I'm sharing some behind the scenes secrets to close out Men's Mental Health month. Husbands, I want to see you win!