Are you feeling overwhelmed and isolated in your work as a coach, counselor, or ministry leader? You're not alone, and this episode of the Radical Care for Christian Counselors Podcast is here to help. Join Bethany Boring, a seasoned mental health professional and pastoral care leader, as she shares her personal journey of learning to ask for help and the importance of community in thriving both personally and professionally.

Outline with Timestamps:

• [00:00] Introduction and Welcome
  Discover why this podcast is the right place for you if you feel alone in your work.

• [02:30] Personal Journey: Learning to Ask for Help
  Bethany shares her story of overcoming personal challenges and the realization that seeking help is crucial.

• [10:45] Community and Collaboration
  The benefits of being part of a community and how it can transform your personal and professional life.

• [18:20] Launching Your Own Group
  Practical steps to start your own group and the support available through the Launch Group Challenge.

• [25:00] Thursday Check-In Group Invitation
  How to join the supportive Thursday Check-In Group and connect with others who share your passions.

3 Key Takeaways:

1. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness; it's an essential step toward growth and success.
2. Being part of a community provides invaluable support, knowledge, and collaboration opportunities.
3. You have the power to create transformational groups that can change lives, including your own.

Action:
Don't let isolation hold you back. Join our supportive Thursday Check-In Group to connect with like-minded individuals and receive the guidance you need. Visit BethanyBoring.com to learn more and take the first step toward thriving in your calling!

LINKS:Join the free community and stay up to date on new groups and resources here:http://www.bethanyboring.comBook Bethany to speak at your next event: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/lite/book-bethany-for-your-next-event Watch The Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmbi2kFoC0ivZHsfvaXyA4lwFjBNh2VZv&si=ktIdKCTcVv-RRNTq Listen to the podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stepoutandthrive Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/bethanyboring⁠  Facebook: ⁠http://www.facebook.com/bethanyboring  TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bethanyboring⁠  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bethanyboring Step Out & Thrive Marco Polo Sharecast Open this link to join my Step Out & Thrive Sharecast on Marco Polo. ⁠https://onmarcopolo.com/sharecast/VlaH2SMprewW⁠Share your experience with Step Out & Thrive and get FREE Starbucks coffee! https://review.videotouch.io/yvzgnzlpkyiitazxbv Monthly Financial Gifts: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/monthly-giftsOne-Time Financial Gift: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/pay-it-forward

Episode Description: In this enlightening episode, we dive into the transformative power of establishing personal boundaries, especially for those in caregiving roles. Join Bethany as she shares her wisdom from over 20 years in coaching and mental health, guiding you toward a healthier, more balanced life. If you're feeling overwhelmed by your commitments and seeking clarity, this episode is the perfect resource!

Outline:

• [00:08] The importance of personal boundaries in care roles
• [02:12] How clear boundaries foster growth and healthy relationships
• [04:16] Navigating family responsibilities while engaging online
• [06:34] Balancing ministry commitments and personal well-being
• [08:40] The interplay between client commitments and family life
• [10:37] Prioritizing family time over community commitments
• [12:36] The significance of personal energy management
• [14:33] Ongoing growth and the role of support networks

Key Takeaways:

1. Establishing clear personal boundaries is vital for fostering healthy relationships, particularly during critical developmental stages.
2. Prioritizing self-care and family needs requires a thoughtful reevaluation of commitments and the ability to say no.
3. Continuous personal growth is a journey that benefits from setting boundaries and building a supportive community.

Join Our Community! Are you ready to take control of your life and establish effective boundaries? Join our Thursday Check-In Group and start your journey toward personal growth and fulfillment today! Visit BethanyBoring.com to learn more and become part of our supportive community.

LINKS:Join the free community and stay up to date on new groups and resources here:http://www.bethanyboring.comBook Bethany to speak at your next event: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/lite/book-bethany-for-your-next-event Watch The Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmbi2kFoC0ivZHsfvaXyA4lwFjBNh2VZv&si=ktIdKCTcVv-RRNTq Listen to the podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stepoutandthrive Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/bethanyboring⁠  Facebook: ⁠http://www.facebook.com/bethanyboring  TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bethanyboring⁠  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bethanyboring Step Out & Thrive Marco Polo Sharecast Open this link to join my Step Out & Thrive Sharecast on Marco Polo. ⁠https://onmarcopolo.com/sharecast/VlaH2SMprewW⁠Share your experience with Step Out & Thrive and get FREE Starbucks coffee! https://review.videotouch.io/yvzgnzlpkyiitazxbv Monthly Financial Gifts: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/monthly-giftsOne-Time Financial Gift: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/pay-it-forward

Join Bethany Boring on the Radical Care Christian Counselor Podcast as she kicks off a brand new series exploring the pivotal lessons learned from years of ministry and business coaching. Are you pouring from an empty cup? Discover how to find what truly fills you and enables you to thrive. - [00:00] Introduction: Welcome to the new series and the importance of finding what fills your cup.- [05:35] The Journey Begins: Navigating the early days of business coaching and ministry.- [15:10] Realizations and Challenges: Understanding the disconnect between passion and work.- [25:45] The Turning Point: Finding joy in deep connections rather than technical tasks.- [35:20] Practical Advice: Strategies to identify what fills your cup.- [45:00] Closing Thoughts: Encouragement to experiment and embrace curiosity.1. Identify Your True Passions: It's essential to understand what genuinely energizes you in your work and personal life.2. Be Open to Change: Allow yourself to pivot when you realize certain tasks or roles no longer fulfill you.3. Embrace Curiosity: Regularly evaluate what fills your cup and be open to new experiences that can rejuvenate you.Are you ready to explore what truly fills your cup? Join our Thursday Check-In Group for weekly conversations, resources, and support. Visit BethanyBoring.com to become part of our thriving community. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment on our podcast for more inspiration and encouragement.LINKS:Join the free community and stay up to date on new groups and resources here:http://www.bethanyboring.comBook Bethany to speak at your next event: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/lite/book-bethany-for-your-next-event Watch The Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmbi2kFoC0ivZHsfvaXyA4lwFjBNh2VZv&si=ktIdKCTcVv-RRNTq Listen to the podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stepoutandthrive Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/bethanyboring⁠ Facebook: ⁠http://www.facebook.com/bethanyboring TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bethanyboring⁠ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bethanyboring Step Out & Thrive Marco Polo Sharecast Open this link to join my Step Out & Thrive Sharecast on Marco Polo. ⁠https://onmarcopolo.com/sharecast/VlaH2SMprewW⁠Share your experience with Step Out & Thrive and get FREE Starbucks coffee! https://review.videotouch.io/yvzgnzlpkyiitazxbv Monthly Financial Gifts: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/monthly-giftsOne-Time Financial Gift: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/pay-it-forward

This is the Stinking Thinking series! We venture through Cognitive Distortions, how to really take every thought captive, and how to move forward!

Today's Cognitive Distortion - "Should" Statements

Grab the Free Groups Launch Workbook: https://www.stepoutandthrive.com/#freeworkbook

RESOURCES:

Cognitive Distortions Worksheet: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZFbMX5ZfIi72TTQozS1rEOB6Eoofj758NCy Rosebud Journaling: https://my.rosebud.app?r=0FLVA

LINKS:

Join the free community and stay up to date on new groups and resources here:http://www.bethanyboring.comBook Bethany to speak at your next event: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/lite/book-bethany-for-your-next-event Watch The Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmbi2kFoC0ivZHsfvaXyA4lwFjBNh2VZv&si=ktIdKCTcVv-RRNTq Listen to the podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stepoutandthrive Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/bethanyboring⁠ Facebook: ⁠http://www.facebook.com/bethanyboring TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bethanyboring⁠ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bethanyboring Step Out & Thrive Marco Polo Sharecast Open this link to join my Step Out & Thrive Sharecast on Marco Polo. ⁠https://onmarcopolo.com/sharecast/VlaH2SMprewW⁠Share your experience with Step Out & Thrive and get FREE Starbucks coffee! https://review.videotouch.io/yvzgnzlpkyiitazxbv Monthly Financial Gifts: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/monthly-giftsOne-Time Financial Gift: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/pay-it-forward

This is the Stinking Thinking series! We venture through Cognitive Distortions, how to really take every thought captive, and how to move forward!

Today's Cognitive Distortion - Personalization

Grab the Free Groups Launch Workbook: https://www.stepoutandthrive.com/#freeworkbook

RESOURCES:

Cognitive Distortions Worksheet: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZFbMX5ZfIi72TTQozS1rEOB6Eoofj758NCy Rosebud Journaling: https://my.rosebud.app?r=0FLVA

LINKS:

Join the free community and stay up to date on new groups and resources here:http://www.bethanyboring.comBook Bethany to speak at your next event: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/lite/book-bethany-for-your-next-event Watch The Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmbi2kFoC0ivZHsfvaXyA4lwFjBNh2VZv&si=ktIdKCTcVv-RRNTq Listen to the podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stepoutandthrive Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/bethanyboring⁠ Facebook: ⁠http://www.facebook.com/bethanyboring TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bethanyboring⁠ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bethanyboring Step Out & Thrive Marco Polo Sharecast Open this link to join my Step Out & Thrive Sharecast on Marco Polo. ⁠https://onmarcopolo.com/sharecast/VlaH2SMprewW⁠Share your experience with Step Out & Thrive and get FREE Starbucks coffee! https://review.videotouch.io/yvzgnzlpkyiitazxbv Monthly Financial Gifts: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/monthly-giftsOne-Time Financial Gift: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/pay-it-forward

This is the Stinking Thinking series! We venture through Cognitive Distortions, how to really take every thought captive, and how to move forward!

Today's Cognitive Distortion - Emotional Reasoning

Grab the Free Groups Launch Workbook: https://www.stepoutandthrive.com/#freeworkbook

RESOURCES:

Cognitive Distortions Worksheet: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZFbMX5ZfIi72TTQozS1rEOB6Eoofj758NCy Rosebud Journaling: https://my.rosebud.app?r=0FLVA

LINKS:

Join the free community and stay up to date on new groups and resources here:http://www.bethanyboring.comBook Bethany to speak at your next event: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/lite/book-bethany-for-your-next-event Watch The Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmbi2kFoC0ivZHsfvaXyA4lwFjBNh2VZv&si=ktIdKCTcVv-RRNTq Listen to the podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stepoutandthrive Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/bethanyboring⁠ Facebook: ⁠http://www.facebook.com/bethanyboring TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bethanyboring⁠ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bethanyboring Step Out & Thrive Marco Polo Sharecast Open this link to join my Step Out & Thrive Sharecast on Marco Polo. ⁠https://onmarcopolo.com/sharecast/VlaH2SMprewW⁠Share your experience with Step Out & Thrive and get FREE Starbucks coffee! https://review.videotouch.io/yvzgnzlpkyiitazxbv Monthly Financial Gifts: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/monthly-giftsOne-Time Financial Gift: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/pay-it-forward

This is the Stinking Thinking series! We venture through Cognitive Distortions, how to really take every thought captive, and how to move forward!

Today's Cognitive Distortion - Jumping To Conclusions!

Grab the Free Groups Launch Workbook: https://www.stepoutandthrive.com/#freeworkbook RESOURCES:

Cognitive Distortions Worksheet: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZFbMX5ZfIi72TTQozS1rEOB6Eoofj758NCy Rosebud Journaling: https://my.rosebud.app?r=0FLVA

LINKS:

Join the free community and stay up to date on new groups and resources here:http://www.bethanyboring.comBook Bethany to speak at your next event: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/lite/book-bethany-for-your-next-event Watch The Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmbi2kFoC0ivZHsfvaXyA4lwFjBNh2VZv&si=ktIdKCTcVv-RRNTq Listen to the podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stepoutandthrive Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/bethanyboring⁠ Facebook: ⁠http://www.facebook.com/bethanyboring TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bethanyboring⁠ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bethanyboring Step Out & Thrive Marco Polo Sharecast Open this link to join my Step Out & Thrive Sharecast on Marco Polo. ⁠https://onmarcopolo.com/sharecast/VlaH2SMprewW⁠Share your experience with Step Out & Thrive and get FREE Starbucks coffee! https://review.videotouch.io/yvzgnzlpkyiitazxbv Monthly Financial Gifts: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/monthly-giftsOne-Time Financial Gift: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/pay-it-forward

This is the Stinking Thinking series! We venture through Cognitive Distortions, how to really take every thought captive, and how to move forward!

Today's Cognitive Distortion - Catastrophizing

Grab the Free Groups Launch Workbook: https://www.stepoutandthrive.com/#freeworkbook

RESOURCES:

Cognitive Distortions Worksheet: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZFbMX5ZfIi72TTQozS1rEOB6Eoofj758NCy

Rosebud Journaling: https://my.rosebud.app?r=0FLVA

LINKS:

Join the free community and stay up to date on new groups and resources here:http://www.bethanyboring.comBook Bethany to speak at your next event: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/lite/book-bethany-for-your-next-event Watch The Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmbi2kFoC0ivZHsfvaXyA4lwFjBNh2VZv&si=ktIdKCTcVv-RRNTq Listen to the podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stepoutandthrive Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/bethanyboring⁠ Facebook: ⁠http://www.facebook.com/bethanyboring TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bethanyboring⁠ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bethanyboring Step Out & Thrive Marco Polo Sharecast Open this link to join my Step Out & Thrive Sharecast on Marco Polo. ⁠https://onmarcopolo.com/sharecast/VlaH2SMprewW⁠Share your experience with Step Out & Thrive and get FREE Starbucks coffee! https://review.videotouch.io/yvzgnzlpkyiitazxbv Monthly Financial Gifts: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/monthly-giftsOne-Time Financial Gift: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/pay-it-forward

Today's Cognitive Distortion - Disqualifying The Positive.

Grab the Free Groups Launch Workbook: https://www.stepoutandthrive.com/#freeworkbook RESOURCES:

Cognitive Distortions Worksheet: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZFbMX5ZfIi72TTQozS1rEOB6Eoofj758NCy Rosebud Journaling: https://my.rosebud.app?r=0FLVA LINKS:

Join the free community and stay up to date on new groups and resources here:http://www.bethanyboring.comBook Bethany to speak at your next event: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/lite/book-bethany-for-your-next-event Watch The Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmbi2kFoC0ivZHsfvaXyA4lwFjBNh2VZv&si=ktIdKCTcVv-RRNTq Listen to the podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stepoutandthrive Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/bethanyboring⁠ Facebook: ⁠http://www.facebook.com/bethanyboring TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bethanyboring⁠ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bethanyboring Step Out & Thrive Marco Polo Sharecast Open this link to join my Step Out & Thrive Sharecast on Marco Polo. ⁠https://onmarcopolo.com/sharecast/VlaH2SMprewW⁠Share your experience with Step Out & Thrive and get FREE Starbucks coffee! https://review.videotouch.io/yvzgnzlpkyiitazxbv Monthly Financial Gifts: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/monthly-giftsOne-Time Financial Gift: https://go.stepoutandthrive.com/pay-it-forward