Brenda J and Karen W interview Sara Chesterfield, a Peri- and Menopause Coaching Specialist and a Wellness and Nutrition Coach. She has a Master's Degree in Educational Counseling, is a Certified Yoga and Qigong Instructor, and co-founder of The Retreat Ladies. Sara tells a little of her story and how it led her to helping other women through these stages of life. They discuss hormones and what menopause is and the symptoms. They also discuss brain fog and what some of the treatments are during this time.

https://www.sarachesterfield.com

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Brenda J and Karen W interview David Ruybalid, a Trauma Informed Theologian, Pastor, Worship Leader, Spiritual Abuse Survivor Advocate, Speaker, and Co-Host of The Evolution of Faith Podcast. On this episode, they discuss anxiety and depression from a Christian, Biblical perspective. They talk about trauma and the role it plays in mental health. David talks about how shame and not letting go of the past may contribute to anxiety and depression. He also explains how avoiding pain and not facing it creates mental health problems as well.  

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https://davidruybalid.com

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Brenda J and Karen W interview David Ruybalid, a Trauma Informed Theologian, Pastor, Worship Leader, Spiritual Abuse Survivor Advocate, Speaker, and Co-Host of The Evolution of Faith Podcast. On this episode, they discuss anxiety and depression from a Christian, Biblical perspective. They talk about trauma and the role it plays in mental health. The talk about multiple reasons for the increase in anxiety in our country and our church. David touches on a little history of America and Christianity that lead up to this anxiety. They also talk about how Jesus is peace in the midst of chaos and scripture he created like Psalm 23 to help us calm our anxious spirits. And so much more...a must listen!

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https://davidruybalid.com

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Brenda J and Karen W interview David Ruybalid, a Trauma Informed Theologian, Pastor, Worship Leader, Spiritual Abuse Survivor Advocate, Speaker, and Co-Host of The Evolution of Faith Podcast. On this episode, they discuss emotional avoidance and how to address it. David also talks about how having an insecure attachment style attracts toxic theology. They also discuss the importance of a safe environment and navigating triggers from spiritual abuse. Lastly, David discusses how abuse in a Christian environment deviates from Jesus's heart.

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https://davidruybalid.com

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Brenda J and Karen W interview David Ruybalid, a Trauma Informed Theologian, Pastor, Worship Leader, Spiritual Abuse Survivor Advocate, Speaker, and Co-Host of The Evolution of Faith Podcast. On this episode, David tells his story of abuse. He also talks about what is spiritual abuse and some tactics. David explains religious trauma syndrome and ways to help support those who have experienced it. 

https://davidruybalid.com

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Brenda J and Karen W bring back to the show Sarah Mcdugal. Sarah is a coach, advocate and co-founder of Wilderness To Wild and the Trauma Mama's Mobile App. On this episode, they talk about Sarah's miraculous recovery from a traumatic brain injury from a car accident. Sarah also talks about all her resources that she provides worldwide for trauma and abuse survivors. 

https://wildernesstowild.com

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Brenda J and Karen W bring back to the show Sarah Mcdugal. Sarah is a coach, advocate and co-founder of Wilderness To Wild and the Trauma Mama's Mobile App. On this episode, they continue their discussion on gaslighting. Sarah explains the term hoovering and they go over some ways to recognize and avoid gaslighting. They also talk about how Sarah's resources and coaching can help in the healing process. 

https://wildernesstowild.com

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Brenda J and Karen W bring back to the show Sarah Mcdugal. Sarah is a coach, advocate and co-founder of Wilderness To Wild and the Trauma Mama's Mobile App. On this episode, Sarah explains what gaslighting is in detail. She also talks about the four tools of abuse and how they relate to gaslighting. They discuss blame shifting and describe how it is emotionally abusive. A must listen!

https://wildernesstowild.com

https://hangingontohope.org

Brenda J and Karen W interview Lea Benson, President and Co-Founder of CeCe's Hope Center. CeCe's is a nonprofit and shelter for women ages 18-30+ recovering from human trafficking and exploitation. On the podcast, Lea talks about their upcoming gala and the services CeCe's provides. Lea also talks about healing from exploitation and some startling statistics about human trafficking everyone needs to know. Website link below to attend the gala, or for donations or volunteers:

https://cecescenter.org

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Brenda J and Karen W bring returning guest, Carissa Raderstorf back to the show!  Carissa is the Founder of Reset Ministries and co-host of her podcast Resetology. Carissa is an ordained pastor, counselor, and coach. On this episode, they talk about her upcoming Reset Retreat in Phoenix. They also talk about the importance of boundaries and how to recognize whether old baggage from your past is creeping in. They discuss not being judgmental, but using righteous judgment according to scripture, as wisdom to protect yourself from unsafe people  Such an important topic for trauma and abuse survivors.

https://resetministries.us

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