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I had the honor to interview Kyle J Howard, a Christian Counselor who is developing content around racial trauma. We got to talk racial trauma, church and spiritual abuse, along with what we can do to help those who are hurt by the church. Whether you have personal experience with these subjects, or want to learn more to educate yourself for a friend or the future, this is valuable insight we believe many need to hear.

Michelle Collins and Seth Showalter check in with each other after last week's episode. After processing emotions, they then finish out the Command and Control, The Power Within Series by discussing Purpose and Wisdom. As previously stated, Michelle and Seth do not consider them experts on these stages but review how they apply to their lives. Listen to find out more.

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Mental Podcast is part of the Fade to Gray Network. You may also find Mental Podcast on Podbean. If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5 start review on your favorite podcast app! 

I, Elizabeth, know how overwhelming it can be to find curriculum that works for you and your family. Let this be a starting point. And if you want to talk with me more about your own journey to find the curriculum that works for you, email me at Four.In.Tow.Podcast(at)gmail(dot)com to set up a consultation.

This is an emotional episode. 

Michelle and Seth review a mental minute and then jump feet first into a vulnerable conversation on the Wall. In order to talk about the Wall, both Michelle and Seth have to get honest and real about the things holding them back. Surprisingly, it's the exact same things. Listen in to find out more. 

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast

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Mental Podcast is part of the Fade to Gray Network and episodes can be found there as well. If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5 start review on your favorite podcast app! 

Michelle and Seth kick things off with a mental minute and then talk about the next two stages of power: achievement and reflection. 

The next episode in the series will be focused on: The Wall. For more information about Mental Podcast, check out our Facebook page.

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2020 has been a truly unusual year and as we get into the summer, looking forward to the fall, that is still the case. I have seen a huge increase of people deciding to homeschool their children for the very first time this coming school year. As parents deicide to take this step, I'm hearing more often than ever before, "how do we do this?" Well, I hear you! This is my attempt to help you, the new homeschool parent, to get a grasp of how to start. If you are looking for an online community that can encourage you on your homeschool journey, consider joining the Four In Tow community at Patreon.com/fourintowpodcast

For the month of August, Michelle and Seth will be focusing on a new series dedicated to looking at the Stages of Power. Following the work of Janet O. Hagberg, they will spend this series unpacking each stage of change psychologically and apply it to the deconstruction process. 

In this episode, Michelle and Seth start things off with a Mental Minute. Then they look at the first 2 stages of power: powerlessness and association. They unpack what life looks like at each of these stages including work, relationships, and religion. 

For the month of August, Michelle and Seth will be focusing on a new series dedicated to looking at the Stages of Power. Following the work of Janet O. Hagberg, they evaluate the different definitions of power and look at the 6 stages of power people go through in their life from a psychological lens. Throughout this series, Michelle and Seth will bring in the ideas of how power pertains to spirituality, to our recognition of God and how it impacts functioning within religious idealism. Then, in the month of September, they will unpack "deconstruction."

For this first episode, Michelle and Seth evaluate and discuss the differing definitions of power, looking at the 6 stages that people experience and their psychological impact.

This podcast can be found on Mental Podcast as well as the Fade to Gray Network. To learn more about the podcast and engage with the community, check us out on Facebook and Marco Polo.

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For the entire month of July, Michelle Collins and Seth Showalter have been discussing Imposter Syndrome. In this final episode, they review previous topics while exploring the possibilities of recovery from Imposter Syndrome. Is it possible? Michelle and Seth dive into discussions around "guilt vs. shame" and "judgment vs. evaluating."

Seth owns up to feeling conformable with his Imposter and complained about not having the energy to fight back due to feeling emotionally exhausted. This opened the door to a discussion on what "recovery" looks like. Michelle and Seth spend time looking at practical and realistic strategies at battling our internal critic and the Imposter Syndrome in our lives. Remember: Imposter Syndrome does not follow a straight line. Not a comprehensive summary but some of the primary strategies reviewed included: self-affirmations, gratitude and thankfulness.

This podcast can be found under the Fade to Gray Network as well as Mental. It is a production of the Fade to Gray Network and cohosted by Michelle Colins and Seth Showalter.

If you would like more information about Mental, please check out Mental or the Fade to Gray Network on either Facebook or Instagram. If you liked this episode, please leave us a star rating and review. It all helps!

On this episode of MTMM we play our top 3 favorite Robin Williams movies to create the list of his 5 most influential films. Previous guest and FTG Family member Jeffrey joined us once again to see if he could defeat the team. Did he lose like he did last time? Does Omar win yet another game? Hit that play button to find out!

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