Healing with WORTH

In today's episode, we dive into the transformative practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness involves being fully aware of your thoughts, feelings, sensations, and surroundings in the present moment. This practice can significantly reduce stress, enhance your mood, and improve overall well-being.

Join us as we share practical tips to integrate mindfulness into your daily life. We'll discuss how mindfulness can be particularly beneficial when dealing with trauma, anxiety, or anger. One of the key components we'll explore is mindful breathing—a simple yet powerful tool that helps center your mind and body.

We'll walk you through the steps of mindful breathing, starting with finding a comfortable position and focusing on your breath without judgment. We’ll also revisit insights from our past guest, Dallin Brun, who emphasized that if you're focusing on your breath, you're doing it right.

We'll also introduce five different types of breathing techniques to incorporate into your mindfulness practice, starting with deep belly breathing. Whether you're lying down or sitting, you'll learn how to inhale deeply, feel the air inflate your belly, and release tension with each exhale.

Tune in to this episode to discover how mindfulness can help you navigate life's challenges and bring peace to your everyday moments.

On todays episode, we’re excited to welcome back Jodi VanDrimmelen, a licensed clinical social worker, who has been with WORTH since 2012.

In our previous episode with Jodi, we explored the "Weather Checks and When the Wind Blows Analogy." If you missed it, we highly recommend listening as it sets the stage for today’s discussion.

This episode, Jodi will explain why joining a WORTH group can be transformative. We’ll discuss the specific benefits of group therapy, including overcoming barriers like resentment, shame, and the misconception that healing depends on a partner’s recovery. Jodi will share how group therapy offers a safe space for sharing stories, gaining knowledge, and building a supportive network.

Join us as we delve into the power of community, shared experiences, and a faith-based approach to recovery. Whether you’re considering joining a WORTH group or looking to deepen your understanding of group therapy, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement.

This week, we continue our insightful discussion with Karen Gilmore on repairing and rebuilding your relationship with God. If you missed last week's episode, be sure to listen to Karen's inspiring story and our initial conversation on the challenges and significance of maintaining a spiritual connection. In this episode, Karen shares her 10 valuable tips for strengthening your relationship with God. We delve into practical tools, personal anecdotes, and spiritual guidance, providing you with actionable steps to enhance your spiritual journey. Join us as we explore the "God triangle," the power of prayer, truth affirmations, and much more. Whether you're struggling with feeling the Spirit or seeking to deepen your faith, this episode offers hope, support, and practical advice to help you reconnect with your divine path. Tune in and be inspired on your journey toward spiritual healing and growth.

In todays episode, host Naomi and Janeen are joined by guest, Karen Gilmore, and explore the profound impact of discovering a spouse's pornography addiction on personal faith and trust. Many women find themselves grappling with feelings of betrayal—not just by their partners, but by God and ecclesiastical leaders. In the episode, we will dive into the emotional and spiritual upheaval that follows such revelations, discussing the cognitive dissonance and lengthy healing process involved.
Karen shares her personal story, detailing the challenges she faced in her marriage, her journey of maintaining faith, and the eventual decision to move forward after decades of struggle. Together, they address the complex emotions of anger, hurt, and mistrust that arise, emphasizing the importance of validating these feelings and finding support.
Listeners will gain insight into:
The intersection of personal faith and marital betrayal.Strategies for dealing with ecclesiastical injuries and mistrust.The importance of distinguishing between gospel doctrines and church culture.Practical steps for rebuilding a relationship with God and maintaining spiritual health despite deep personal wounds.
Join us as we validate the struggles, offer hope, and provide tools for women navigating this challenging journey. This conversation is an essential resource for those seeking to reconcile their faith with the harsh realities of betrayal.

Celebrate Mother's Day with "The Elephant Story" podcast as we honor the incredible mothers of the animal kingdom, including the nurturing matriarchs of elephant herds. From the tender care provided by elephant mothers to the fierce protection they offer their young, this special episode highlights the universal essence of motherhood. Whether you're a mother yourself or simply appreciate the power of maternal instincts, join us in recognizing and celebrating the profound role of mothers in shaping our world. Happy Mother's Day to all, from Healing with Worth!

Staci Somes, a WORTH counselor, joins Janeen in talking about her journey to divorce and when she knew it was okay to walk away.

Want to work with Staci? Visit her website:

https://www.fireweedcoach.com/

Hosts Naomi and Janeen interview Deborah Cobb who is the WORTH Mentor Led Group Director about Embodied Processing. Embodied Processing is a way process emotions. Deborah shares why it is important and what a session looks like. Currently Deborah is offering a free trial session. Sign up on her booking calendar.

Deborah can be contacted at:

Website: www.cocreatordeb.org
Calendar to book an session: https://calendly.com/cocreatordeblifecoaching
Email: [email protected]
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Podcast coming soon: Finding Miracles Podcast

May 1st will be the live Facebook event to kick off the "30 Day Finding Miracles Challenge"

Host Naomi and Janeen explore five myths about setting boundaries in relationships, particularly with people who engage in abusive patterns. It emphasizes the importance of boundaries for self-care and challenges five misconceptions around boundaries. The hosts highlight the complexity of establishing and maintaining boundaries with relational abuse and stress the need for professional support and self-compassion.

Hosts Janeen and Naomi talk about the importance of boundaries, especially in intimate relationships. They discuss the difficulty of establishing boundaries with non-relational individuals.They also mention various resources for understanding and implementing boundaries, emphasizing the role of boundaries in creating a safe space and preserving individual identity.

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In this episode Naomi and Janeen continue their discussion with WORTH Director, Kimberly Day, of the healing journey after betrayal trauma and how the new (and old) WORTH programs help to facilitate support and healing in different chapters of that often complicated and confusing journey.

If you have any questions about any of the programs discussed here or would like to get involved in any of the programs, please email [email protected]