In this episode of The Guided Podcast, host Blake Jones sits down with Rob Durham, a counselor with 50 years of experience walking alongside individuals and families through their most challenging seasons. Rob reflects on the lessons learned over five decades in the field, exploring the deep intersections of spirituality and psychotherapy, and how a holistic approach to healing has shaped his work. The conversation also takes a personal turn as Rob shares his love of music—especially the songs of Bruce Cockburn—and how art and melody have informed both his worldview and his therapeutic practice. This episode is both a look back at a remarkable career and an invitation to consider how faith, creativity, and presence can help guide us toward healing.

In this powerful episode of Guided, we visit with Anthony Delimpo—a former police officer whose journey took him from the front lines of law enforcement to the depths of addiction. After hitting rock bottom, Anthony began the long road of recovery, not only from alcohol but from the pain and anger that had taken root in his soul. When his child became seriously ill, Anthony's faith was shaken to its core. He opens up about the raw, honest struggle he faced—his deep anger toward God, the feeling of betrayal, and the silence that followed. But through recovery, community, and time, Anthony found a way to begin healing—not just physically and emotionally, but spiritually. This is a conversation about grief, surrender, and the quiet, persistent grace that can meet us in our darkest places. Anthony's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit—and the mysterious ways healing can come, even when we least expect it.

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Guided, we sit down with T. Bruce Simpson—an attorney whose decades-long struggle with depression came to a tragic turning point in 2023 when he attempted to take his own life. Miraculously, he survived.

Bruce shares his story with raw vulnerability, offering a rare glimpse into the hidden mental health crisis in the legal profession. He speaks candidly about the pressures of being an attorney, the silence surrounding emotional pain, and the path that led him to that darkest moment. But his story doesn't end there. In the aftermath of his survival, Bruce experienced a profound spiritual awakening and has since become an outspoken advocate for suicide prevention, mental wellness, and faith.

This is a conversation about pain, hope, and the unexpected grace that can follow even our most desperate moments. Whether you're in the legal field or simply navigating your own challenges, Bruce's journey will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and guided.

In this episode of Guided, we sit down with Jan Cottrell—a minister, therapist, and compassionate guide through the inner life—to explore the mysterious and meaningful world of dreams. With wisdom rooted in both spiritual tradition and therapeutic insight, Jan shares how our dreams can offer more than strange stories—they can reveal unspoken truths, buried emotions, and even glimpses of divine guidance.

We discuss the role dreams play in our mental health, how to interpret them through a spiritual lens, and why paying attention to our "night messages" might be one of the most healing things we can do. Whether you're someone who remembers every detail or someone who wakes with only a feeling, this conversation invites you to listen more deeply to what your soul may be trying to say.

In this episode of Guided, we get to know Paige Walker, LCSW—a licensed therapist whose journey into healing began behind the bar of a busy restaurant. Before becoming a clinician, Paige was a general manager in the hospitality industry, expertly running the show on the outside while privately battling a growing dependence on alcohol.

Paige shares her story of high-functioning addiction, the turning point that led her to sobriety, and how her experience in the service industry uniquely shaped her approach to therapy. Today, she brings deep empathy and insight to her clinical work, helping others navigate their own paths to healing. This is a conversation about second chances, finding purpose through pain, and the quiet strength it takes to rewrite your story. Whether you're in recovery, in the restaurant world, or somewhere in between, Paige's story offers hope that transformation is not only possible—it's guided by grace.