Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, ICBT

Today on the show, I'm privileged to be interviewing Rich Lewis, a speaker, coach and author.  Rich has been practicing centering prayer since 2013 as a way to relate and pray to God. He even wrote a book about it. 

What is centering prayer and how do we do it?
What are the purposes and benefits of centering prayer?
What are the challenges in practicing centering prayer? 
Basic steps of centering prayer
Rich Lewis' Book:  Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer

Resources and Links:

https://silenceteaches.com/
Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer

Keep an eye out for some exciting opportunities that I'll be launching this month!

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Today, I am privileged to be interviewing Jennifer Harshman, an author and owner of a publishing agency.  Jennifer shares with us her personal story of overcoming trauma, how she wrestled with God and how those awful experiences formed her character. 

Jennifer's childhood
Hating God for not putting a stop to it
Moving away and cutting ties with family members
Staying connected with God in the midst of trauma.
How Jennifer dealt with her traumatic experience.
How God used her story in a positive light. 
Jennifer's Book: Better Days Journal: For anxiety and depression, ADHD and autism

Related links and resources:
www.harshmanservices.com
www.amazon.com/-/es/Jennifer-Harshman

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After losing 100 pounds, Cat Sharp, a certified life coach has committed her life to helping more Christian women do the same. 

Today on the show, Cat shares with us how she overcame emotional eating and found God's peace. 

Using food to cope with anxiety and depression
How God revealed to her that she had a sugar addiction.
Feeling convicted about her eating habit and making the decision to remove sugar from her household.
Meditating and using affirmations based on Scriptures
Learning new ways to manage emotions instead of turning to food

Resources and Links:
https://catsharp.com/
 
Verses and Scriptures discussed: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Romans 6:16, The law of Moses in the Old Testament, 1 Samuel 30 

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We are privileged to have our first-ever Canadian guest on the podcast, Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken.  Dr. Katie is a licensed naturopathic doctor who enjoys helping people with all kinds of health goals achieve positive changes in their health and in their life.  She also has a passion for mental health, the management of stress and anxiety, and helping individuals connect with their higher purpose.

What are the benefits of seeing a naturopathic doctor?
Is naturopathy an alternative medicine?
Can naturopathy be used alongside other medical and therapeutic techniques? 
The 5 Pillars of Mental Wellness
The role of neurotransmitters in anxiety
Nutrition-related concerns of patients with anxiety and steps to take to help improve nutrition. 
Dr. Katie's book: Create Calm.

 Links and Resources:

www.tranquilmindnaturopath.com
Book: Create Calm: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08CK6MXS1/

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Today, we are privileged to have Maggie  Roney on the show. Maggie is a Licensed Counselor and Functional Medicine Practitioner.  She helps those who wish to get to the true root cause of their illnesses 

Maggie shares with us her knowledge on functional medicine and how we can improve our gut health. 

• How does functional medicine work? What are its benefits? 
• Is functional medicine better than conventional medicine?
• Types of toxins we put in our body that we are not aware of.
• The link between anxiety, stress and gut health
• Small steps to take to achieve better gut health

Resources and Links

Maggie Roney,  MS, NCC, LPC


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I had the privilege of interviewing Kelsey Kemp, a Christian career coach, speaker and podcaster. We had an interesting conversation about career and calling that will help you gain a new perspective on making career decisions that honor God. 

What to do when you get anxious about making career decisions?
How to make a wise career decision?
How to know God's will for your career?
Scripture verses about choosing a career and using your God-given talent
Steps to take if your work isn't aligned with your purpose and calling
How to evaluate whether it's time to stay or leave your job?

Links and Resources:

Verses and Scriptures discussed: Mark 12:30, Matthew 7:7, Proverbs 16:9,
Matthew 25:14–30, Romans 8:28, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 25

https://kelseykemp.com/

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Today’s special is a pastor and anger management expert, Ed Snyder.  Pastor Ed not only talks about his knowledge and insights about anger but also shares his personal experience with anger that nearly destroyed his marriage.  

How Pastor Ed recognized his anger problem and its root cause.
The turning point in his marriage that prompted him to find ways to deal with his anger.
Using your anger as a force for good and other anger management tips
The connection between anger and anxiety
Main triggers of anger
Ed Snyder's book,  Control the Beast

Links and Resources
https://www.facebook.com/edsnyderonline
Control The Beast: A Guide To Managing Our Emotions
True North Podcast

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Today on the show,  we are privileged to hear Tiffany Ciccone's journey through anxiety. Tiffany is an English teacher and a writer.  She has been struggling with an anxiety disorder since she was a child. 

Symptoms of her anxiety disorder that continued into her adulthood
Growing up in a church where she would hear sermons like anxiety and depression are a sin
Having a hard time connecting with God and finding a new church where she could freely talk about her disorder
Started writing a book as part of her healing process
Her husband's role in seeking professional help for her
Encouragement or hope Tiffany would provide to her younger self

Links and Resources:
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We are on our 40th episode today! I'm flying solo to share my podcasting journey and life lessons from the previous episodes.

It's impossible to have figured out everything before you start something
Find your why on those days that are more difficult and you will feel like you can finish what you have started
It's the mess and the difficulty that drives us to dependence and reminds us that we can't control everything
I don't need to worry about what's going on with everyone else
I need to be worried about staying on the path that God has called me to

All these valuable life lessons and more that you can apply in your life while you're finding and fulfilling God's plan in your life

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I had the privilege of interviewing Shelly Rainey, a mom, motivational speaker and author.  Shelly shares with us her journey through anxiety, grief and loss and how she relied on her faith.

Going through a deep, dark depression and how God carried her through.
Learning to deal with her situation differently.
Seeking professional help for her anxiety and depression
How God slowly restored her. 
Inspiring others through her book, The Fragile Heart. 

Links and Resources

Shelly Rainey 
The Fragile Heart

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