Freed Up

Traumatic and painful experiences that occur over the course of our lives can make us feel unloved and unworthy of receiving love. This episode is a reminder of what truly is our greatest need for healing...LOVE! And there is no greater love than the unconditional, unrelenting love of God.
When it's all said and done...love really is what the world needs now to cure what spiritually and emotionally ails us. Throughout my own healing journey that continues every day, I've realized...it's the LOVE for me. What about you? 

Please let us know what you think about this episode. We would love to hear from you. 
And if we can pray for you or assist you with resources for mental health services,  let us know by contacting us at: [email protected].

Remember, you do not walk this path alone. I am walking right alongside you as well as the rest of the Freed Up family. God loves you. I love you. And make sure you take care of YOU!

God's Best to you,

Tina L. Robertson, LCSW-S
Freed Up podcast host

Families are such a pivotal part of the recovery process. Yet, often loved ones struggle with how to support a family member of a friend who is in recovery to overcome addiction. Listen in to the second part of our conversation with Gina, an addiction and recovery expert as she shares the foundational strategies for family intervention support. You might just be surprised to hear what those area. Get locked in to this one! Super good stuff here!

If you have questions about recovery or addiction and  want know more details about interventions,  please reach out to Gina directly at: [email protected].
Of course, you can always reach out to us to learn more about Freed Up and how you can access other services for mental health support:  [email protected].

Important website and resources for those who need support for themselves or for loved ones:
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.  SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
TTY: 1-800-487-4889
samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Substance Use Treatment Locator
findtreatment.gov

Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
findtreatment.samhsa.gov

-Faces and Voices of Recovery
https://rm.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/

And always remember, you don't walk this path alone. I am walking right alongside you, as well as the rest of the Freed Up family.  God loves you! I love you! And make sure you take care of YOU!

God's Best,
 
Tina L. Robertson, LCSW-S
Freed Up Podcast host

September is  National Recovery Month and Freed Up is raising awareness and sharing important approaches and strategies for support because we strongly believe in this year's national recovery theme: “Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community”.   That means recovery is for YOU and ME!
Listen in to this episode, which is the first part of two segments, where Gina, an Assistant Director of Recovery & Community Services and a peer-to-peer coach trainer, provides personal and professional insight into why we need a  focus on recovery as a part of the mental health conversation and what we need to know and do to ensure we're moving the needle in this area. Tune into this one and be ready to pass it on to others...somebody else you know needs to hear this one too!

If you have questions about recovery or addiction and  want know more details about interventions,  please reach out to Gina directly at: [email protected].
Of course, you can always reach out to us to learn more about Freed Up and how you can access other services for mental health support:  [email protected].

And always remember, you don't walk this path alone. I am walking right alongside you, as well as the rest of the Freed Up family.  God loves you! I love you! And make sure you take care of YOU!

God's Best,
 
Tina L. Robertson, LCSW-S
Freed Up Podcast host

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and Freed Up is raising awareness about suicide and suicide prevention. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10-34 years old (National Alliance on Mental Health).   Together, we can combat this challenging mental health issue and reduce the stigma surrounding it by dispelling the myths and learning the facts as well as becoming armed with prevention strategies to help those those who are in severe emotional distress.  Tune in to to learn more. 

If you have any questions or need prayer or specific support, please reach out to us at: [email protected]. If you or someone you know is in immediate suicidal crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Hotline at: 1-800-273-TALK or text 741741 for assistance. 

These website will offer you additional information on this subject matter, should you desire to learn more: 

www.sprc.org
https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Risk-of-Suicide
https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

As always, remember...you do not walk this path alone. I am walking right alongside you, as well as the rest of the Freed Up family. God loves you. I love you. And make sure you take care of YOU!

God's Best,
Tina L. Robertson, LCSW-S
Freed Up podcast host

Experiencing trauma can make us feel like our lives won't get any better. But the truth is, life can still lived to its fullest, in light of and in spite of the trauma. Yes, it's hard. But it's absolutely possible. This episode hosts Freed Up Friend, Alicia, as she shares her journey in becoming freed up from back-to-back traumatic events,  to embrace the life God has designed for her. She calls it "a beautiful life".
I promise this is a testimony you don't want to miss out on hearing! It will inspire you and encourage you to release the weight of the pain you're holding on to and reach out to accept the gift of life in front of you!

As always, Freed Up would love for you to share your story with us. If you'd like to do so--or if you need prayer as you are walking through a difficult part of your journey--please reach out to us via our email: [email protected]

Remember, you do not walk this path alone. I am walking right alongside you, just as the rest of the Freed Up family. God loves you! I love you! And make sure you take care of YOU!

God's best,
Tina Robertson, LCSW-S
Freed Up podcast host

This episode features questions from the listening audience and answers from Freed Up  regarding the content from our "release party" series and trauma series.  Good stuff...check it out!

If you have questions or comments you would live to share with Freed Up, please send them to: [email protected]. We would love to hear from you. We are also available to pray for you as well. 

Remember...you do not walk this path alone. I am walking right alongside you, as well as the rest of the Freed Up family.  God loves you. I love you. And make sure you take care of YOU.

God's Best,
Tina Robertson,  LCSW-S
Freed Up podcast host

Sometimes trauma can blind us to the new places God wants to show us and take us...but there is absolutely life on the other side when we allow God to point us there. Tune in to this episode to find out how this is possible as we learn from the life of one who overcame her own trauma, so very long ago. 

If you'd like to find out more about how to heal from trauma or have us pray for you, please reach out to us: [email protected].

Remember, God loves you. I love you. And make sure you take care of YOU!

God's Best,

Tina L. Robertson, LCSW-S
Freed Up podcast host  

Our culture today manufactures brands that create illusions and sells optics rather than authenticity for connecting with others. But most still really want intimacy in their relationships and connections.  What exactly is intimacy and how do you cultivate it in relationships? First, you have to connect in to the One who designed it. Listen in to this episode that we've pulled from our earliest season of Freed Up. It's even better the second time around...the episode that is!  Get your journal and a pen handy. You're going to need it for this one! Happy listening...

Want to share some feedback or have a question you want answered on Freed Up? Reach out to [email protected]. 

And, as a reminder...you don't walk this path alone. I am walking right alongside you as well as the rest of the Freed Up listening family.  God loves you. I love you. And make sure you take care of YOU!

God's best,

Tina Robertson, LCSW-S
Freed Up podcast host

Often, when we are healing from trauma and working on releasing the pain and wounds from our past, shame can surface along with other emotions that may cause us to question our identity. This episode reminds us of our value and worth in God. Nothing and no one can change the masterpiece that He has already made you to be.

Listen in to be reminded of all the ways your identity is secure in God. 
If you would like to learn more about who you are in God and your purpose, reach out to us at connect@ freefilledfavored.com.

And remember...you do not walk this path alone.  All of us who are a part of the Freed Up family are walking right alongside you. God loves you. I love you. And make sure you take care of YOU!

God's best to you,

Tina L. Robertson, LCSW-S
Freed Up podcast host

Freed Up is celebrating our 2nd year anniversary this month! We're in our year of "releasing" those things that are holding us back from our next level of living 'freed up!' Listen in to this episode as I personally share about doubt, something that I've struggled with for a long time in my life and have decided I can't let it block me any longer from what I want to have and who I want to become!  

What are you letting go of and what are you letting in?  We'd love to hear about it. Will you reach out and share it with us? You can  do so at [email protected]. 
We look forward to hearing from you.

As always, we are walking this path together. Remember...God loves you. I love you. And make sure you take care of YOU!

God's best to you,
Tina L. Robertson, LCSW-S
Freed Up podcast host