Soul Grit

Do you have a "worry wart" or a sensitive kid? Marin Canaday was given these descriptions when she was a child, but it wasn't until motherhood that she was formally diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. In this episode, Marin shares about her journey with OCD. With her children's book, My Little Monster, Marin hopes to offer hope to kids and families struggling with those loud worries.

Find My Little Monster: A Story about OCD on Amazon or Marin's Facebook page for her books.

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Your career is one of the central aspects of your adult life. If you love it, you're probably feeling great, but if you're missing one of the "career factors," your overall wellness might be suffering. And if you're depressed or anxious or struggling in relationships, your career will suffer, too!

Sam Feeney is a career coach and author The Career Factors: Unlocking Fulfilling Work...Right Where You Are. As a dad and former educator, he's spent countless hours with young people and adults helping them to thrive in their careers. You can learn more and take a free assessment at www.thecareerfactors.com.

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Substance abuse and other addictions can hit any family at any time. Do you know the warning signs you might miss with the young people in your life?

Rick Capriola is a Licensed Addiction Counselor out of Texas and the author of The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse. Rick shares with us the most common addictions plaguing our kids, the warning signs we can look for, and how to get help. You can find out more at www.helptheaddictedchild.com.

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How can churches and therapists connect in ways that are mutually beneficial for the people they both serve? What's the difference between pastoral and clinical counseling anyway? And what's so important about therapists bringing faith into the counseling room?

Whitney Owens is a therapist, consultant, and host of the Wise Practice Podcast, helping therapists grow faith-based practices. Click here for Whitney's website and social media, where you can even download a free resource to help you make that connection between church and therapist.

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It's normal to have worries and even seasons when we feel more anxious. But sometimes a pattern of anxiety reaches a clinical level. On top of that, some anxiety is actually Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Therapist Carrie Bock is here to help us understand the differences and to offer hope for those living with these disorders. We talk about why it may be especially hard for Christians to reach out for help with anxiety.

Carrie Bock, LPC-MHSP is a therapist and podcaster in Tennessee. You can get her free guide for Christians living with OCD at www.hopeforanxietyandocd.com or find her on Instagram.

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A panic attack as a young mom led Andrea Nyberg to realize that she had been struggling with anxiety and depression for a long time. Now she uses her experiences to help women understand that there is hope and that they are not alone.

Andrea's book I'm Such a Messterpiece releases March 28, 2023. Visit https://andreamnyberg.com/ for special perks for launch team members and other information about Andrea's speaking and written resources.

Also mentioned in this episode: Soul Grit Episode 38 with Drew Froese, "A Pastor on Meds."

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What do Christians need to know about mental health for our brothers and sisters of color? Do issues of mental health affect you differently if you're not part of the dominant culture? Our guest today is passionate about helping therapists and lay-people develop insight beyond basic cultural competency.

Shawn LaRe Brinkley, LMFT is a therapist, speaker, and trauma specialist in Encino, CA. Connect with her for counseling, coaching, or her video podcast!

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Even if we know the Bible says our Christian lives will involve suffering, we still seem to be surprised when it happens to us. Whether you've suffered physically, emotionally, or spiritually, you may have asked God some big questions.

Karis Meier didn't set out to be an expert on suffering, but as her life unfolded, she saw more and more opportunities to walk with others in shared experiences of suffering. You can find out more about Karis' blog and book at www.karismeier.com. Find her on IG @authorkarismeier

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You've been bombarded by programs offering you quick results to make you "healthy" this post-holiday season. But Christian health coach Kate Muesing is certain that God cares more about your heart getting free than having you following one more failed diet or fitness plan.

Kate never planned on being a health coach, but after exercise helped her overcome depression twice in her life, God revealed a better way for her. Now she is helping women through one on one coaching and a group membership program. Find Kate on Facebook and Instragram @yourchristianhealthcoach.

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If you have any of the so-called "invisible illnesses," you know that it's hard to explain to others how you must budget your energy for every day tasks and activities. Since having a stroke in November 2022, Ann has a new appreciation for the mental, physical, and spiritual drain daily life has on her stores of energy.

In this episode, Ann and Jess explain "Spoon Theory" and how it relates to mental health, along with physical and spiritual health. Jess issues a challenge for listeners to replenish their "spoons" on a regular basis.

Hear Ann tell about her stroke on Episode 68 of Soul Grit.

Find out more about Christine Miserandino's Spoon Theory.

Book mentioned: Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals

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