You may have heard Dr. Jake Porter, founder of Daring Ventures (https://www.daringventures.com/), but you haven't heard him quite like this. I got the chance to ask Jake anything and it was well worth it! Listen as Jake shares pieces of his own story, his journey to where he is today, and some of the reasons he's seen couples not do well in recovery. It's insightful and engaging!

Have you ever wondered what God was doing with your trauma? If so, you don't want to miss this episode with Matt Wenger, Clinical Director at Begin Again Institute and Boulder Recovery. Matt shares some things that God put on his heart during his own season of contemplation and seeking. If you have religious trauma, please know this episode may be triggering despite our efforts to be sensitive. If you've been searching for a way to make sense of your life, this might just be the episode for you. You can reach Matt Wenger at https://beginagaininstitute.com/.

What labels do you use to describe yourself on your healing journey? Sometimes labels get a bad rap because of the negative connotations attached to them. Today Coach Andrea explores why we shouldn't be afraid of certain words and how they can actually help us to move forward in our healing journey.

In this episode, Coach Andrea explores the connection between awareness, attachment, and authenticity. If mental health is "a commitment to reality at all costs", we need to be honest about who we are and how we engage with others. Learning to be the most authentic version of yourself is one of the greatest forms of self-care and a major contributor to your mental health and well-being.

Betrayal can impact all parts of a person's health, including their mental health. Listen in as Jen Cole Binkley, nurse and betrayal trauma coach, shares the commonalities of her experiences from her time as a nurse and as a betrayal trauma coach. Be sure to share this episode with someone who needs to know that healing takes time and that hope is available.

May is Mental Health Awareness month! If we're focused on being made well (whole), we cannot neglect our mental health. Our mental health impacts our overall well being, which means we have to be intentional about it. Listen in to learn the definition of mental health, understand the importance of brain health, how our faith and mental health are not contradictory, and get access to resources. Be sure to like and share to bring awareness to the importance of mental health.

We have all heard "God hates divorce", but what if that's not actually what the Bible says? My guest, Gretchen Baskerville, has spent years researching divorce and shares some long hidden facts about what the Bible REALLY says about divorce. She has years of experience leading divorce groups and works hard to advocate for men and women who are divorced due to destructive and devastating marriages. Gretchen has written a book called "The Life Saving Divorce" which is available for purchase on Amazon.

Have you ever stopped and thought about the benefits to telling the truth? Jesus, himself, said that freedom and truth are intimately tied together. In this episode, walk with me down the path of defining truth, understanding what happens when we walk and live according to the truth, and what happens when we don't tell the truth. This is a challenging episode, but well worth the listen!

Father wounds can create more issues than Vogue! Join me as I sit down with creative writer and producer, Lisa Alexander, as she shares how she turned her daddy issues into an amazing project called "My Father the Queen". Lisa invites us into a story that's intriguing, inspiring, but also challenging as she examines a very complex topic. If you would like to support Lisa's crowdfunding, go to https://ifundwomen.com/projects/my-father-queen-film-0.

Betrayal trauma shatters your identity, which is why I call it one of the greatest forms of identity theft. When you lose your identity, you also lose your way. This episode is a guide to bring you back to yourself, as a woman. It's a reminder to the men, that God has a specific and unique purpose for the women in your lives. As joint heirs and members of the body, we need to remind each other of who we are. If you're looking for relationship support, be sure to check out the Choose Connection Summit happening now through Marvh 25. Sign up here: https://2023chooseconnectionsummit.heysummit.com/?sc=YbgmZsjl&ac=IJ35f9q6