In today’s episode, I interview Megan McQuary, who is so many incredible 
things including a licensed social worker, speaker, author, clinical 
practice owner, EMDR trainer, mom of three, and daughter of Christ. I am 
honored for you to hear her story, learn more about EMDR, and be led 
through an EMDR exercise. I believe this episode is meant to bring hope and 
healing to many of our listeners.

Episode 92: Learning How to Let Go of Trauma with Megan McQuary

The RENEW YOU Podcast is created to be like a private therapy session for you to tackle your everyday stresses and struggles through a mix of Jesus + Therapy with licensed marriage and family therapist Quinn Kelly. 

In each episode of this podcast Quinn tackles subjects like negative self-talk, perfectionism, battling off defensiveness in marriage, parenting or friendships to give you something to think about in a renewed way each week with relatable stories, practical tips and a non-intimidating style because Quinn may not be able to solve the world’s problems, but she is passionate about helping you solve yours — making her ready to “Renew YOU.”&nbsp;

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Almost everyone you meet walks through a hard season at one point or another. However, we often feel at a loss as to the right way to show care and concern for someone that is struggling. 
In today’s episode, Quinn walks listeners through common lies that keep us from feeling like we are equipped to comfort others well. She not only identifies then but also teaches listeners how to: 

     1. Meet these lies with truth that allows them to act on their care and concern.
     2. Simple ways to show care through a text. 
     3. Her favorite tip with offering meals for someone in a hard time. 
Mind Renewal Tip: 
There is never a bad moment to show someone you care about their hurting heart or pain.  
Scripture Renewal Tip: 
Carry each other’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.  
Galatians 6:2

How to Offer Comfort in a Hard Season

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We want our children to have passion and purpose through their involvement in activities and sports. But often it’s hard to know when it’s healthy to say no to commitments in order to slow down and enjoy life and parenthood.   
In today’s episode, Quinn offers listeners: 

     1. Stats on what is realistic about our children’s future in sports 
     2. What identify we want them anchored to 
     3. A question every person should be asking themselves.  
Mind Renewal Tip:  
If we don’t know why are children are doing an activity, we should feel permission to say no to it.  
Scripture Renewal Tip:  
Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 
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https://ilovetowatchyouplay.com/2021/05/17/sorry-your-kid-isnt-going-pro/

Mastering Boundaries in a Kids Activities Culture

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In today’s episode, Quinn discusses the power of trusting God’s timeline in times where we are waiting for prayers to be answered. She also focuses on what the Bible displays when people try and rush God into fulfilling his promises.  
Through the episode, Quinn teaches listeners: 
     1.  One question to ask themselves as they wait
     2.  How the Bible changed Quinn’s perspective of God’s character
     3.  The possibility of hope in pain as we wait 
Mind Renewal Tip: 
When we understand that God’s timing is perfect, we wait differently. 
Scripture Renewal Tip:
But they who wait on the lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagle they shall run and not grow weary, they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 30:31

Waiting while God's Working

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In today’s episode, Quinn shares the story of her smile getting healed miraculously through the prayer of an unexpected person while she was at work. This experience not only moved her but taught her more about the power of bold faith.  
In the episode, Quinn details how this experience: 
Has strengthened her faith in miracles through this process. 
Confirmed God is the same God today as he was in the Bible. 
Encouraged her to tell others to pray to increase in their faith.  
Mind Renewal Tip: 
While we often want to limit God’s ability to move and do miracles in our everyday life, God is the same God that healed others everywhere he went. His character has not changed because as scripture teaches us, HE is the same yesterday, today and forever.  
Scripture Renewal Tip: 
The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16-17 
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Miraculous Healing: The Day God Used a Client to Heal Me

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During this episode, Quinn shares where she is in her health journey with Ramsay Hunt and how it is still affecting her health Because her speech is still being altered, Quinn tells listeners that she is taking a break from recording new episodes as she waits on the rest of her recovery.  
In the episode, Quinn shares: 

Two of her favorite scriptures that provide her comfort during this time. 
How she is examining her thoughts and making them captive to Christ. 
How much pouring into scripture is the best way to renew the mind. 

Mind Renewal Tip: 
We end up with junk in our mind if we don’t fill it with truth. 
Scripture Renewal Tip:
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 

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Episode 92: Learning How to Let Go of Trauma with Megan McQuary

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