Soul Grit

Whether you choose to drink or not, you have a relationship with alcohol, a readily available and socially acceptable substance that has the power both to add to celebrations and to destroy lives. If you're considering reducing or eliminating alcohol from your life, you will need support. Our guest today shares her story about why she chose to forsake alcohol and how she's helping others do the same.

Tiffany Hopkins is a certified health coach, nutrition specialist, and a licensed independent social worker in Ohio. You can find more about her sober coaching services at https://www.mindandbodyrestorationllc.com/ and on social media at Sober Is Beautiful - Sober Health Coaching for MOMS! and Tiffany Hopkins (@sober_isbeautiful). For counseling services for Ohio residents, click here.

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Medications for mental health disorders can be a tricky subject, especially among Christians. If you've been prescribed something for your depression, anxiety, or mood, chances are your doctor didn't have time to explain to you how the medicine would work and what to expect. In this episode, we'll hear from Chad Potts, a pharmacist and pastor, about medicine and non-medical approaches to improving your mental health.

Chad Potts is a pharmacist, pastor, coach, and the host of the new RevRX Podcast. Find out more at therevrx.com and grab his free devotional through the Psalms.

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Is stress just the standard mode of operation in our modern society? It seems like everyone you meet is "busy" or "overwhelmed." What if you could learn to use spiritual practices to have more of the rest and abundant life that Jesus talked about?

Barb Roose is a speaker, coach, Bible teacher, and the author of the new book Stronger than Stress: 10 Spiritual Practices to Win the Battle of Overwhelm. Get a free gift at www.barbroose.com and follow along on Instagram @barbroose for more encouragement.

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Many of us can improve our mental health by taking a few simple steps for our whole health--body, mind, and spirit. By working with an integrative health practitioner, you can find out how to get the bad stuff out and the good stuff in. Our guest today works with women from a Christian perspective on their physical, mental, and emotional health.

Denise Sultenfuss, MA is a Certified Health-Wellness Coach and Certified Integrative Health Practitioner. Check out her FREE meal plan and other freebies at www.denisesultenfuss.com and on IG @denisesultenfuss.

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If your teen has strayed or struggled, you might feel very alone as a parent. Our guest today has experienced it all with her parenting journey: from adoption, to body image, to self-harm, to jail time, all contributing to her own struggling health and relationships. But she is here today to offer hope and encouragement to parents of teens in crisis with a message: "You are not alone."

Stacy Lee Flury is a Christian author and speaker who supports parents of teens in crisis. You can find her two books and other resources at hopeforthebrokenfamily.com.

Mentioned in this episode: hurtingmomsmendinghearts.org

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Ever had a fight with your partner about finances? Or made a money decision that you didn't really want to share with your partner? Financial stress is one of the leading causes of relationship breakdown, so it's imperative that husbands and wives learn to talk about money and create a system that works.

Karen Hackman is a finance coach who specializes in helping married couples get on the same page about money. You can find out more and get your FREE Happy Couples Budgeting Tool at www.moneyandmarriage.net and on IG @moneyandmarriage2.

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A field of study is emerging around psychedelics, promising quicker resolution to trauma and relief from depression. But is it legitimate? Should Christians consider using ketamine, MDMA, or other varieties of psychedelics to heal? What spiritual implications, if any, should we consider?

Amelia Mora Mars is a licensed therapist in Southern California who collaborates with medical staff to offer safe and productive Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Her interest in the field started with her own son's miraculous recovery. You can find out more at www.ameliamoramars.com.

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Are you driven to rack up accomplishments, only to feel like you're never doing enough? Our guest Rachael Jenneman understands how it feels to look like you're doing all the things on the outside, but on inside you feel like an underachiever. She'll share how to find your purpose and how to be ok with exactly God's timing for your life.

Rachael Jenneman is the host of Unique on Purpose and the author of the newly released Underachiever: Finding Contentment in an Achievement Obsessed World. You can follow Rachael on IG and TikTok @rachaeljenneman.

Thank you for joining us for Episode 100! As part of our celebration, we're giving away access to the Faith Integration for Therapists course for free! Email [email protected] for an access code.

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Attachment refers to our styles of relating to our caregivers from our earliest moments. It shapes the way we carry out business, connect in relationships, and parent our kids. It even colors the way we connect to God. Reverend Summer Gross is here to show us how God offers us secure attachment and how we can turn towards Him.

Summer Joy Gross is an Anglican priest, retreat leader, spiritual director, and author of The Emmanuel Promise: Discovering the Security of a Life Held by God. She hosts the Presence Project community and podcast.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Find a Christian Spiritual Director: https://www.graftedlife.org/spiritual-direction/find-a-spiritual-director

Learn about Ignatian Imaginative Prayer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ignatian-contemplation-found-by-the-good-shepherd/id1462343703?i=1000548758605

https://pray-as-you-go.org/series/5-Imaginative+Contemplation+Exercises

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One in four pregnancies results in miscarriage, so chances are, you or someone you know has dealt with the specific, private kind of grief that comes from a lost pregnancy. How can we as Christians respond in a faithful, loving way to the reality of miscarriage? How does miscarriage impact our emotional and relational health?

Cate Purvis is a mom and birth doula turned miscarriage support advocate and the creator of the Christian Miscarriage Co. Follow her on social media to find out about books, devotionals, podcast, and church course coming Summer 2024.

Additional resources: Postpartum Support International can help you find a counselor or other provider specifically trained in maternal mental health and grief as you walk through a difficult loss.

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