The AMPcast with Aliza Marie Prokop

What does it actually take to forgive the person who murdered someone you love? In this episode of The AMPcast, clinical psychologist Dr. David Jenkins examines his own journey of forgiving his brother's killer to explore the true nature of forgiveness, and why getting it wrong can be just as damaging as refusing to do it at all. If unforgiveness has become your prison, this conversation offers the pathway to freedom.

Resources: 

AMP Counseling

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About Dr. Jenkins

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What do you do when trauma is not just something you have studied, but something you have lived? In this episode of The AMPcast, Aliza sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. David Jenkins, who shares about the devastating murder of his brother Charlie and his own journey through abuse, self-medication, and psychiatric hospitalization. He reveals how faith transformed his pain into a platform for helping others. This conversation about trauma, forgiveness, and the road to wholeness is one you will not want to miss.

Resources: 

• AMP Counseling
• Follow Aliza on: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn
• About Dr. Jenkins

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What if your struggle with food is not really about food at all? In this episode, Aliza sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Rhona Epstein to unpack her journey of childhood emotional neglect and food addiction, exploring the connection between unresolved trauma and disordered eating. Whether you are caught in cycles of binge eating, sugar addiction, or a lifelong obsession with food and weight, this conversation will give you the insight and tools to take steps toward freedom.

Resources: 

·      AMP Counseling

·      Follow Aliza on: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn

·      DrRhona.com

·      Satisfied by Dr. Rhona Epstein

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What do you do when the losses keep coming and grief feels like it will never end? In this episode, Rachael Flick returns to share how community, professional therapy, and quiet moments with God have become the tools that carry her forward through a grief she describes not as something to overcome, but as a muscle to be learned. She also shares her vision for a book on reconciliation between law enforcement and communities of color, a testament to how purpose can emerge from even the most profound pain.

Resources: 

AMP Counseling

The HopeCast with Rachael Flick

Honey Lake Clinic

Never Alone Widows Ministry

Return to Honor (Rachael’s Upcoming Book)

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What do you do when the worst phone call of your life comes? In this raw and deeply moving conversation, Aliza talks with Rachael Flick, who recounts the traumatic moments when her husband, Sheriff's Deputy Micah Flick, was shot and killed in the line of duty, and the overwhelming grief that followed. If you are walking through your own season of loss, Rachael's story will remind you that healing is possible and you are not alone.

Content Note: This episode contains discussions that some listeners may find difficult — if you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out at 988LifeLine.org

Resources: 

AMP Counseling

The HopeCast with Rachael Flick

Honey Lake Clinic

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What do you do when the lies left behind by trauma feel louder than the truth? In this episode, guest Heather Shore draws from her own survival story to unpack the false narratives domestic violence survivors carry, the journey toward freedom and wholeness, and why surrendering control to God is often the most courageous step a survivor can take. If you or someone you love still carry wounds from the past, this conversation offers the hope needed to take the next step toward healing.

Content Note: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is facing abuse, please reach out at thehotline.org or call 800-799-SAFE (7233).

Resources: 

AMP Counseling

Pursuing Redemption Podcast

Shake Off the Lies by Heather V. Shore

Deeply Wounded Hope by Heather V. Shore

The 3am Book – When Divorce Keeps You Up All Night

The Backside of the Mountain– Heather Shore Blogpost

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Abuse leaves emotional and verbal scars that run deep. In this episode, Aliza sits down with author and domestic violence survivor Heather Shore, who shares her personal story of a marriage marked by escalating abuse, the journey toward healing, and why the lies abuse plants are often the hardest thing to overcome. If you have ever felt disqualified from wholeness or purpose because of your past, Heather's story is a powerful reminder that what has been done to you does not determine what God can do through you.

Content Note: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is facing abuse, please reach out at thehotline.org or call 800-799-SAFE (7233).

Resources: 

●     AMP Counseling

●     Pursuing Redemption Podcast

●     Deeply Wounded Hope by Heather V. Shore

●     God Box by Heather V. Shore

●     Why Is It Always About You? by Dr. Sandy Hotchkiss 

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The pain of estrangement is real, and oversimplified answers only make it worse. In this episode, Aliza talks with Dr. Jim Burns, taking a compassionate and balanced look at family estrangement through the lens of both psychology and faith. Drawn from the wisdom of the parable of the Prodigal Son and grounded in practical guidance, this conversation offers hope that connection and restoration are possible, even when the road is long.

Resources: 

●     Homeword

●     When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope by Jim Burns

●     AMP Counseling

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What does it take to reach someone who has every reason to want nothing to do with Jesus? In this episode, Aliza talks with Cara Shine, who never expected Jesus to be the Messiah she was looking for, until a traumatic encounter during the 2002 D.C. Beltway Sniper Crisis brought her face to face with the authentic, lived faith of a Christian friend that changed everything. Her story is a powerful reminder that it is rarely our words, but our actions in the midst of life’s hardest moments that open the hearts of those around us.

Resources: 

●     The Hallway Miracle: The Prayer that Opened a Jewish Heart to Jesus by Cara Shine

●     AMP Counseling

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Social media was designed to connect us, but it can quietly become a source of conflict, comparison, and disconnection. In this episode, Aliza talks with Dr. Sharon May to explore how technology can function as a "competing attachment" in relationships, pulling spouses away from each other and creating misunderstandings. From unrealistic comparisons to emotional availability and trust, this conversation gives couples the awareness and tools to ensure technology brings them together rather than driving them apart.

Resources: 

●     Safe Haven Relationship Center

●     AMP Counseling

Follow Aliza on:

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