On this week's episode Ashley and Alphonso open up about their experiences with Post Traumatic Relationship Syndrome (PTRS) as well as what research has to say about it. PTRS is an anxiety disorder that occurs subsequent to the experience of physical, sexual or severe emotional abuse in the context of an emotionally intimate relationship.  A lot of people have experienced relationship trauma and don’t know how to deal with it. This episode explores different ways people can identify and start dealing with their PTRS. If you or a loved one has experienced PTRS please seek professional help to start the process of healing. 

Articles:
-https://www.healthline.com/health/relationships/relationship-ptsd#what-it-is

-https://thriveworks.com/blog/relationship-ptsd-effects-of-an-emotionally-abusive-relationship/

-https://www.instyle.com/lifestyle/hump-day/relationship-ptsd

-https://www.bustle.com/p/7-signs-you-have-ptsd-from-your-past-relationship-that-you-probably-never-realized-9561680

May is Mental Health Awareness month and in honor of this we want to talk to all of our listeners about how to check in on friends who may struggle with mental health disorders, as well as checking in on ourselves. Mental Health is something that everyone needs to take care of, but not everyone knows how to. In this episode we talk about some different questions you can ask to check in on people you love to let them know you love them and are there for them. We get perspectives from both people who suffer from diagnosed mental health disorders as well as people who deal with the normal mental health struggles that come from being human. We challenge you to check in on a friend this week and get the conversation going! Here is the article we reference in the podcast with the questions that may be good to go over: https://idontmind.com/journal/just-checking-in-ten-minutes-ten-questions

On a previous episode we brought Bill Harper on to discuss manhood and to talk about his mens bootcamp Return to Glory. We brought Bill back this week after some of the men at Live the Life experienced the bootcamp and all it had to offer.  Alphonso sits down with the fellas and they share some of their emotional and spiritual journeys they experienced at the bootcamp. Even though there were very powerful and sincere moments, the guys also brag about who had the sharp eye at paintball and the hot hand on the basketball court.

"Why not prepare for where you're going rather than just deal with the convenience of where you're at?" Today we talk with Pastor Wayne Lanier about pre-marital education and how culture tells us to do what is convenient over what is smart. Pastor Wayne has been working at  Celebration Jacksonville with premarital couples for over a decade. We discuss questions like: why is going through pre-marital education so important, is cohabitation good for my relationship, what is the biggest misconception couples have when they get married and much more. We're excited for you to hear all the knowledge, wisdom and truth Pastor Wayne brings. 

When we first talked about pornography it was more from a broad research stand point. This episode Alphonso and Ashley sit down with some of the Live the Life staff members to have a honest conversation about porn and how it is used and viewed today.  Alphonso pulls topics and details from the article " Is porn harmful? The evidence the myths and the unknowns" by Jessica Brown and the group has open dialogue on what was presented.  Topics from porn in virtual reality, possible brain parts shrinking, and the effects porn has on relationships and more were discussed. Tune in and see how real people feel about pornography.
Article: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20170926-is-porn-harmful-the-evidence-the-myths-and-the-unknowns

This week we have a part two to episode 26 "No One Wants to Talk About, Everyone Goes Through: Loss". Last time we talked about the purpose and benefits of utilizing hospice as a service to help caregivers with the stress and management of caring for a loved one. On this part of the episode  Big Bend Hospice invited Nancy Sanguiliano and Pat Goodwin two volunteers to share some personal stories. Nancy Is a Licensed Clinical Social worker with a specialty certification in Gerontology and has worked in varied settings during her professional career including nursing homes, home health care and several not for profit agencies addressing the specific issues and needs relating to aging patients and their families/Caregivers. Pat is a licensed clinical social with extensive experience as in the health care, including hospitals, long term care facilities, home health and hospice. With their expertise they were able to shine some light on some perspectives of the families and what they go through during the time  loved one needs a caregiver. For more information on hospice and what Big Bend Hospice you can go on their website:https://bigbendhospice.org/

On this week’s episode Ashley and Alphonso sit down with Bill Harper a retired Air Force Pilot who is hosting a "Return to Glory" retreat for men April 7-10 based on John Eldridge's work and host of books on men. Bill does a great job with breaking down the retreat without revealing too many surprises the retreat has in store. They also discuss the state some men are in now and the need for men to fellowship amongst men. For more information on the retreat go to to https://returntoglory.regfox.com/return-to-glory

In todays society people are constantly moving fast trying to put together their own pathways to success. In the race for success we can overlook the most important thing in our life: people we love. On this episode Ashley and Alphonso open up about their busy lives with work, hobbies, side hustles and love. They go over some points from the article "20 Things to Know Before Dating an Entrepreneur" and their perspectives on what this article has to say.

In this episode we talk with Becky about how she took a mission trip with her family to Haiti when she found her passion and calling helping the community there. She has gone back a dozen times since her first trip in 2014. She has some great insight into their culture and how the breakdown of the family has contributed greatly to the breakdown of communities much like we have seen in our own country. This episode is a great chance to hear about what is happening in other communities as well as find out how you can get involved with Becky’s non-profit, Haiti Awake. 

In this episode we talk with Becky about how she took a mission trip with her family to Haiti when she found her passion and calling helping the community there. She has gone back a dozen times since her first trip in 2014. She has some great insight into their culture and how the breakdown of the family has contributed greatly to the breakdown of communities much like we have seen in our own country. This episode is a great chance to hear about what is happening in other communities as well as find out how you can get involved with Becky’s non-profit, Haiti Awake.