Madness & Grace Podcast

Despite growing awareness of mental health, stigma and misconceptions about mental illness continue to influence how many people think, talk, and respond to those who are struggling. These misunderstandings can create barriers to support, healing, and hope for those who need it most.

🎙️ In episode 14 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D., behavioral neuroscientist and CEO, and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, Chief Clinical Officer, explore  Beyond the Stigma: Challenging Myths About Mental Illness.

Tune in to discover:

·      Common misconceptions Christians and communities still hold 

·      Why mental illness is not simply a spiritual failure or weakness 

·      How faith communities [PC1] [LK2] can respond with truth, compassion, and support 

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

🌟 Know someone who could use a little hope today? Sharing this episode and the podcast is a meaningful way to extend hope to those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. 💙

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Our podcast brings together expert-led, practical, and compassionate conversations that pair clinical insight with real‑world tools you can use today. 

👉 Continue exploring mental health resources and podcast episodes: https://bit.ly/3MHVmIe

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Learn more about:

•            Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org

•            Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us on Social Media and Stay Connected: 

•            YouTube

•            Facebook

•            Instagram

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HHCI The Hope Line 

Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network. Our trained peer professionals are here to listen, support, and guide you toward hope and healing.

Available daily: 5-8 PM CT | English & Spanish 

The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337

Reasons People Call:

•            Anxiety

•            Depression

•            Loneliness

•            Relationship challenges

•            Work stress

•            Recent trauma

•            Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

You can also start by chatting with Grace, our friendly AI assistant, who can help you find the right mental health resources anytime. 

👉 Talk to Grace today: https://gthu.org/

Can a behavior become as addictive as a substance? Behavioral addictions impact the brain, relationships, and daily life in powerful ways, often leaving individuals and families searching for hope, healing, and a pathway to recovery.

🎙️ In episode 13 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D., behavioral neuroscientist and CEO, and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, Chief Clinical Officer, explore  What are Behavioral Addictions and How Are They Treated?

Tune in to discover:

·      What behavioral addictions are 

·      Why these struggles affect the brain similarly to substance addictions 

·      What recovery and treatment often look like in practice 

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

🌟 Know someone who could use a little hope today? Sharing this episode and the podcast is a meaningful way to extend hope to those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. 💙

________________

Our podcast brings together expert-led, practical, and compassionate conversations that pair clinical insight with real‑world tools you can use today. 

👉 Continue exploring mental health resources and podcast episodes: https://bit.ly/3MHVmIe

________________

Learn more about:

•            Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org

•            Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us on Social Media and Stay Connected: 

•            YouTube

•            Facebook

•            Instagram

________________

HHCI The Hope Line 

Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network. Our trained peer professionals are here to listen, support, and guide you toward hope and healing.

Available daily: 5-8 PM CT | English & Spanish 

The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337

Reasons People Call:

•            Anxiety

•            Depression

•            Loneliness

•            Relationship challenges

•            Work stress

•            Recent trauma

•            Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

You can also start by chatting with  Grace, our friendly AI assistant, who can help you find the right mental health resources anytime. 

👉 Talk to Grace today: https://gthu.org/

Watching someone you care about struggle with their mental health can leave you feeling concerned, overwhelmed, and unsure how to help. Knowing when to step in, what to say, and how to offer support isn'talways easy, but your response can make a meaningful difference.  

🎙️ In episode 12 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D., behavioral neuroscientist and CEO, and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, Chief Clinical Officer, explore When a Friend or Loved One Needs Mental Health Care. 

Tune in to discover: 

• Signs that someone may need professional support  
• How to respond with compassion rather than fear or avoidance  
• Practical steps for helping someone access care  

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected]. 

🌟 Know someone who could use a little hope today? Sharing this episode and the podcast is a meaningful way to extend hope to those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. 💙 

________________ 

Our podcast brings together expert-led, practical, and compassionate conversations that pair clinical insight with real‑world tools you can use today.  

👉Continue exploring mental health resources and podcast episodes:https://bit.ly/3MHVmIe 

________________ 

Learn more about: 

• Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org 
• Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, atGTHU.org.GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today! 

Follow us on Social Media and Stay Connected:  

• YouTube 
• Facebook 
• Instagram 

________________ 

HHCI The Hope Line 

Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network. Our trained peer professionals are here to listen, support, and guide you toward hope and healing. 

Available daily: 5-8 PM CT | English & Spanish 

The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337 

Reasons People Call: 

• Anxiety 
• Depression 
• Loneliness 
• Relationship challenges 
• Work stress 
• Recent trauma 
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources 

You can also start by chatting with Grace, our friendly AI assistant, who can help you find the right mental health resources anytime.  

👉 Talk to Grace today: https://gthu.org/ 

As conversations about mental health become more common, it can be difficult to know when we're experiencing a normal human struggle—and when it's time to seek professional help. 

🎙️ In episode 11 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D., behavioral neuroscientist and CEO, and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, Chief Clinical Officer, explore The Over-Diagnosing of Everyday Struggles. 

Tune in to discover: 

• How normal sadness, stress, or grief differs from clinical disorders  
• Why mental health language can sometimes be misused or overapplied  
• How to seek clarity without minimizing real suffering  

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected]. 

🌟 Know someone who could use a little hope today? Sharing this episode and the podcast is a meaningful way to extend hope to those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. 💙 

________________ 

Our podcast brings together expert-led, practical, and compassionate conversations that pair clinical insight with real‑world tools you can use today.  

👉Continue exploring mental health resources and podcast episodes:https://bit.ly/3MHVmIe 

________________ 

Learn more about: 

• Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org 
• Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!  

Follow us on Social Media and Stay Connected:  

• YouTube 
• Facebook 
• Instagram 

________________ 

HHCI The Hope Line 

Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network. Our trained peer professionals are here to listen, support, and guide you toward hope and healing. 

Available daily: 5-8 PM CT | English & Spanish 

The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337 

Reasons People Call: 

• Anxiety 
• Depression 
• Loneliness 
• Relationship challenges 
• Work stress 
• Recent trauma 
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources 

You can also start by chatting with  Grace, our friendly AI assistant, who can help you find the right mental health resources anytime.  

👉 Talk to Grace today: https://gthu.org/ 

In a culture shaped by division, outrage, and constant conflict, learning how to disagree well has never been more important. 

🎙️ In episode 10 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D., behavioral neuroscientist and CEO, and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, Chief Clinical Officer, explore Disagreeing Well: Moving Beyond an Us vs. Them Mentality.

Tune in to discover:

• Why polarization increases stress, fear, and relational breakdown
• Skills for healthy disagreement without dehumanizing others 
• How Christians can model truth, humility, and peacemaking 

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

🌟 Know someone who could use a little hope today? Sharing this episode and the podcast is a meaningful way to extend hope to those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. 💙

________________

Our podcast brings together expert-led, practical, and compassionate conversations that pair clinical insight with real‑world tools you can use today. 

👉 Continue exploring mental health resources and podcast episodes: https://bit.ly/3MHVmIe

________________

Learn more about:

• Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org
• Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us on Social Media and Stay Connected: 

• YouTube
• Facebook
• Instagram

________________

HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network. Our trained peer professionals are here to listen, support, and guide you toward hope and healing.

Available daily: 5-8 PM CT | English & Spanish
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337

Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

You can also start by chatting with Grace, our friendly AI assistant, who can help you find the right mental health resources anytime. 

👉 Talk to Grace today: https://gthu.org/

The impact of trauma extends beyond memory, shaping how we think, feel, and connect with others so we can respond with compassion and care.

🎙️ In episode 9 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D., behavioral neuroscientist and CEO, and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, Chief Clinical Officer, explore Trauma and the Journey of Healing.

Tune in to discover:

• What trauma is and how it impacts the brain, body, and relationships 
• Why healing is often a process rather than a quick fix 
• How faith communities can support recovery with wisdom and care

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

🌟 Know someone who could use a little hope today? Sharing this episode and the podcast is a meaningful way to extend hope to those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. 💙

________________

Our podcast brings together expert-led, practical, and compassionate conversations that pair clinical insight with real‑world tools you can use today. 

👉 Continue exploring mental health resources and podcast episodes: https://bit.ly/3MHVmIe

________________

Faith communities are often the first place people turn during their hardest moments. 

Is your leadership equipped to respond? Gateway to Hope's FREE Empower Faith Communities Training equips pastors, ministry leaders, and faith organizations with the tools to respond to mental health challenges with compassion, confidence, and hope. 

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tnWPUX

________________

Learn more about:

• Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org
• Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us on Social Media and Stay Connected: 

• YouTube
• Facebook
• Instagram

________________

HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network. Our trained peer professionals are here to listen, support, and guide you toward hope and healing.

Available daily: 5-8 PM CT | English & Spanish
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337

Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

You can also start by chatting with Grace, our friendly AI assistant, who can help you find the right mental health resources anytime. 

👉 Talk to Grace today: https://gthu.org/

What if purpose isn’t something you find, but something you uncover in seasons of struggle or transition?

🎙️ In episode 8 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D., behavioral neuroscientist and CEO, and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, Chief Clinical Officer, explore Finding Purpose and Meaning.

Tune in to discover:

• Why meaning is essential for mental health and resilience 
• How purpose can be rediscovered in seasons of struggle or transition 
• The Christian vision of vocation, calling, and hope 

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

🌟 Know someone who could use a little hope today? Sharing this episode and the podcast is a meaningful way to extend hope to those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. 💙

________________

Our podcast brings together expert-led, practical, and compassionate conversations that pair clinical insight with real‑world tools you can use today. 

👉 Continue exploring mental health resources and podcast episodes: https://bit.ly/3MHVmIe

________________

Faith communities are often the first place people turn during their hardest moments. 

Is your leadership equipped to respond? Gateway to Hope's FREE Empower Faith Communities Training equips pastors, ministry leaders, and faith organizations with the tools to respond to mental health challenges with compassion, confidence, and hope. 

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tnWPUX

________________

Learn more about:

• Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org
• Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us on Social Media and Stay Connected: 

• YouTube
• Facebook
• Instagram

________________

HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network. Our trained peer professionals are here to listen, support, and guide you toward hope and healing.

Available daily: 5-8 PM CT | English & Spanish
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337

Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

You can also start by chatting with Grace, our friendly AI assistant, who can help you find the right mental health resources anytime. 

👉 Talk to Grace today: https://gthu.org/

Doomscrolling could be affecting your mental and emotional health.

🎙️ In episode 7 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D., behavioral neuroscientist and CEO, and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, Chief Clinical Officer, explore Doomscrolling and News Fatigue.

Tune in to discover:

• Why constant exposure to bad news affects mental and emotional health
• How to recognize when information overload is shaping fear or despair
• Practical ways to stay informed without losing peace 

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

🌟 Know someone who could use a little hope today? Sharing this episode and the podcast is a meaningful way to extend hope to those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. 💙

________________

Our podcast brings together expert-led, practical, and compassionate conversations that pair clinical insight with real‑world tools you can use today. 

👉 Continue exploring mental health resources and podcast episodes: https://bit.ly/3MHVmIe

________________

Learn more about:

• Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org
• Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us on Social Media and Stay Connected: 

• YouTube
• Facebook
• Instagram

________________

HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network. Our trained peer professionals are here to listen, support, and guide you toward hope and healing.

Available daily: 5-8 PM CT | English & Spanish
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337

Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

You can also start by chatting with Grace, our friendly AI assistant, who can help you find the right mental health resources anytime. 

👉 Talk to Grace today: https://gthu.org/

Perfectionism often looks like strength on the outside, but fuels anxiety, shame, and exhaustion. What if there’s a healthier way to strive — and a more grace-filled way to live?

🎙️ In episode 6 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D., behavioral neuroscientist and CEO, and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, Chief Clinical Officer, explore Letting Go of Perfectionism. 

Tune in to discover:

• How perfectionism fuels anxiety, shame, and exhaustion 
• The difference between healthy striving and harmful self-pressure  
• How grace invites freedom from performance-driven living  

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

🌟 Know someone who could use a little hope today? Sharing this episode and the podcast is a meaningful way to extend hope to those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. 💙

________________

Our podcast brings together expert-led, practical, and compassionate conversations that pair clinical insight with real‑world tools you can use today. 

👉 Continue exploring mental health resources and podcast episodes: https://bit.ly/3MHVmIe

________________

Learn more about:

• Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org
• Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us on Social Media and Stay Connected: 

• YouTube
• Facebook
• Instagram

________________

HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network. Our trained peer professionals are here to listen, support, and guide you toward hope and healing.

Available daily: 5-8 PM CT | English & Spanish
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337

Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

You can also start by chatting with Grace, our friendly AI assistant, who can help you find the right mental health resources anytime. 

👉 Talk to Grace today: https://gthu.org/

What if doubt could strengthen faith, deepen community, and help faith communities better support those who are struggling? 

🎙️ In episode 5 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D., behavioral neuroscientist and CEO, and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, Chief Clinical Officer, discuss Spiritual Doubt and Deconstructing Your Faith. 

Tune in to discover:

• Why doubt is a common experience in the life of faith  
• How to navigate questions without losing hope or community  
• What faith communities can do to support people wrestling with belief  

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

🌟 Know someone who could use a little hope today? Sharing this episode and the podcast is a meaningful way to extend hope to those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. 💙

________________

Our podcast brings together expert-led, practical, and compassionate conversations that pair clinical insight with real‑world tools you can use today. 

👉 Continue exploring mental health resources and podcast episodes: https://bit.ly/3MHVmIe

________________

Faith communities are often the first place people turn during their hardest moments. 

Is your leadership equipped to respond? Gateway to Hope's FREE Empower Faith Communities Training equips pastors, ministry leaders, and faith organizations with the tools to respond to mental health challenges with compassion, confidence, and hope. 

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tnWPUX

________________

Learn more about:

• Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org
• Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us on Social Media and Stay Connected: 

• YouTube
• Facebook
• Instagram

________________

HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network. Our trained peer professionals are here to listen, support, and guide you toward hope and healing.

Available daily: 5-8 PM CT | English & Spanish
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337

Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

You can also start by chatting with Grace, our friendly AI assistant, who can help you find the right mental health resources anytime. 

👉 Talk to Grace today: https://gthu.org/