Through Rough Waters

In this episode, Zach & Kevin are joined by Julianne Lettinga, LPC, to talk about body image. We talk about how important it is to remember that we have been created in the image of God, how parents and friends can help their loved ones, and the importance of therapy when someone struggles with their body image.

Connect with Julianne

If you have a question for our Q&A segment, you can email [email protected] or submit your question anonymously at www.wcsg.org/podcasts/through-rough-waters/. 

Thanks to West Michigan Wellness Group for supporting Through Rough Waters - for more information about WMWG and to inquire about seeing a therapist, you can call (616) 600-1187 or visit www.westmichiganwellnessgroup.com/contact/. 

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This podcast and its content are designed and intended to provide a place for conversation. Topics and advice covered in this podcast should not be taken as professional medical advice or emotional or spiritual counsel. If you or a loved one needs professional help, they should seek a licensed professional.

The views covered and discussed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University. Ideas presented are not necessarily endorsed by WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University.

In this episode, Zach & Kevin are joined by Laurie Krieg from the Hole In My Heart Podcast as they begin a new series about self-image by talking about shame. Laurie shares her testimony and talks about the power of being seen, and how that is the way to heal from feelings of shame. We talk about how to pursue healthy community as a part of healing, and we also answer a listener’s question about how to forgive yourself.

*Note that there are mentions of suicidal thoughts in this episode.*

Connect with Laurie

Find the Hole In My Heart Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and at wcsg.org.

If you have a question for our Q&A segment, you can email [email protected] or submit your question anonymously at www.wcsg.org/podcasts/through-rough-waters/. 

Thanks to West Michigan Wellness Group for supporting Through Rough Waters - for more information about WMWG and to inquire about seeing a therapist, you can call (616) 600-1187 or visit www.westmichiganwellnessgroup.com/contact/. 

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This podcast and its content are designed and intended to provide a place for conversation. Topics and advice covered in this podcast should not be taken as professional medical advice or emotional or spiritual counsel. If you or a loved one needs professional help, they should seek a licensed professional.

The views covered and discussed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University. Ideas presented are not necessarily endorsed by WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University.

In this episode, Zach & Kevin are joined by Brooke from West Michigan Wellness Group as they continue their conversation about depression by talking about self-harm. They discuss what it is, some of the reasons that it can happen, and what the road toward healing looks like.

*DISCLAIMER: This is a frank conversation about a hard topic. If you or someone you know is actively dealing with self-harm, please seek immediate professional help.*

If you have a question for our Q&A segment, you can email [email protected] or submit your question anonymously at www.wcsg.org/podcasts/through-rough-waters/. 

Thanks to West Michigan Wellness Group for supporting Through Rough Waters - for more information about WMWG and to inquire about seeing a therapist, you can call (616) 600-1187 or visit www.westmichiganwellnessgroup.com/contact/. 

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This podcast and its content are designed and intended to provide a place for conversation. Topics and advice covered in this podcast should not be taken as professional medical advice or emotional or spiritual counsel. If you or a loved one needs professional help, they should seek a licensed professional.

The views covered and discussed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University. Ideas presented are not necessarily endorsed by WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University.

In this episode, Zach & Kevin are joined by Nicole from West Michigan Wellness Group as they continue their conversation about depression by focusing on what it’s like to be the caretaker of someone going through depression. Nicole shares some of her own story, and how to both take care of someone going through depression - and how caretakers need to make sure they are also taking care of themselves.

If you have a question for our Q&A segment, you can email [email protected] or submit your question anonymously at www.wcsg.org/podcasts/through-rough-waters/. 

Thanks to West Michigan Wellness Group for supporting Through Rough Waters - for more information about WMWG and to inquire about seeing a therapist, you can call (616) 600-1187 or visit www.westmichiganwellnessgroup.com/contact/. 

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This podcast and its content are designed and intended to provide a place for conversation. Topics and advice covered in this podcast should not be taken as professional medical advice or emotional or spiritual counsel. If you or a loved one needs professional help, they should seek a licensed professional.

The views covered and discussed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University. Ideas presented are not necessarily endorsed by WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University.

In this episode, Zach & Kevin are joined by therapist Amanda Moore, as she shares her personal journey through depression, and how God met her in that story.

Amanda’s Book:

If you have a question for our Q&A segment, you can email [email protected] or submit your question anonymously at www.wcsg.org/podcasts/through-rough-waters/. 

Thanks to West Michigan Wellness Group for supporting Through Rough Waters - for more information about WMWG and to inquire about seeing a therapist, you can call (616) 600-1187 or visit www.westmichiganwellnessgroup.com/contact/. 

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This podcast and its content are designed and intended to provide a place for conversation. Topics and advice covered in this podcast should not be taken as professional medical advice or emotional or spiritual counsel. If you or a loved one needs professional help, they should seek a licensed professional.

The views covered and discussed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University. Ideas presented are not necessarily endorsed by WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University.

In this episode, Zach & Kevin are joined by Nicole Fryling as they begin a new series exploring depression. We ask the question, “What even is depression?” and in addition to helping define it, we look at some Biblical examples of people who have gone through depression and talk about how someone who is feeling depressed can begin their healing process.

If you have a question for our Q&A segment, you can email [email protected] or submit your question anonymously at www.wcsg.org/podcasts/through-rough-waters/. 

Thanks to West Michigan Wellness Group for supporting Through Rough Waters - for more information about WMWG and to inquire about seeing a therapist, you can call (616) 600-1187 or visit www.westmichiganwellnessgroup.com/contact/. 

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This podcast and its content are designed and intended to provide a place for conversation. Topics and advice covered in this podcast should not be taken as professional medical advice or emotional or spiritual counsel. If you or a loved one needs professional help, they should seek a licensed professional.

The views covered and discussed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University. Ideas presented are not necessarily endorsed by WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University.

In this episode, Zach & Kevin are joined by Josh Wilson to talk about his new album, “Mental Help.” Josh shares his own mental health journey through anxiety, depression, addiction, and recovery, as well as the stories and sentiment behind his new album.

Connect with Josh:

https://www.joshwilsonmusic.com/

https://www.instagram.com/joshwilsonmusic/

https://www.tiktok.com/@joshwilsonofficial

https://www.facebook.com/joshwilson

https://www.youtube.com/joshwilsonmusic

“Mental Help” by Josh Wilson

If you have a question for our Q&A segment, you can email [email protected] or submit your question anonymously at www.wcsg.org/podcasts/through-rough-waters/. 

Thanks to West Michigan Wellness Group for supporting Through Rough Waters - for more information about WMWG and to inquire about seeing a therapist, you can call (616) 600-1187 or visit www.westmichiganwellnessgroup.com/contact/. 

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This podcast and its content are designed and intended to provide a place for conversation. Topics and advice covered in this podcast should not be taken as professional medical advice or emotional or spiritual counsel. If you or a loved one needs professional help, they should seek a licensed professional.

The views covered and discussed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University. Ideas presented are not necessarily endorsed by WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University.

In this episode, Zach & Kevin are joined by Carmen Schierbeek from Pine Rest, as we continue our conversation about the intersection of medication and mental health. We talk about why sometimes medicine is necessary, the importance of lifestyle modifications and therapy along with medication when addressing our mental health, how to talk with your doctor and your therapist about medication, and how crucial it is to realize that medicine is a tool, not a cure.

If you have a question for our Q&A segment, you can email [email protected] or submit your question anonymously at www.wcsg.org/podcasts/through-rough-waters/. 

Thanks to West Michigan Wellness Group for supporting Through Rough Waters - for more information about WMWG and to inquire about seeing a therapist, you can call (616) 600-1187 or visit www.westmichiganwellnessgroup.com/contact/. 

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This podcast and its content are designed and intended to provide a place for conversation. Topics and advice covered in this podcast should not be taken as professional medical advice or emotional or spiritual counsel. If you or a loved one needs professional help, they should seek a licensed professional.

The views covered and discussed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University. Ideas presented are not necessarily endorsed by WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University.

In this episode, Zach & Kevin are joined by Dr. Aaron Plattner as we begin a new series about the role of medication in mental health. We discuss how medicine actually works in the brain, how physicians go about prescribing medicine, and how therapy and medication work together. We also answer a listener’s question about why some people need medication for life, and some only need it for a season.

Dr. Aaron Plattner - Spero Psychiatric

If you have a question for our Q&A segment, you can email [email protected] or submit your question anonymously at www.wcsg.org/podcasts/through-rough-waters/. 

Thanks to West Michigan Wellness Group for supporting Through Rough Waters - for more information about WMWG and to inquire about seeing a therapist, you can call (616) 600-1187 or visit www.westmichiganwellnessgroup.com/contact/. 

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This podcast and its content are designed and intended to provide a place for conversation. Topics and advice covered in this podcast should not be taken as professional medical advice or emotional or spiritual counsel. If you or a loved one needs professional help, they should seek a licensed professional.

The views covered and discussed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University. Ideas presented are not necessarily endorsed by WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University.

In this episode, Zach & Kevin are joined by Alaina Smith from Mariposa Counseling, as we wrap up our series on addictions. Alaina is a certified sex addiction therapist, and we spend this episode talking about the addictions and behaviors that impact marriages and intimacy. We talk about the lies that we believe when we fall into this temptation, and how there is hope and healing available in Christ. We also spend some time discussing why it’s so important for people who aren’t married yet to also guard their hearts in this area.

*Note: while not done graphically or explicitly, mature subjects like sexuality, intimacy, and pornography are discussed in this episode.*

Alaina Smith - Mariposa Counseling

If you have a question for our Q&A segment, you can email [email protected] or submit your question anonymously at www.wcsg.org/podcasts/through-rough-waters/. 

Thanks to West Michigan Wellness Group for supporting Through Rough Waters - for more information about WMWG and to inquire about seeing a therapist, you can call (616) 600-1187 or visit www.westmichiganwellnessgroup.com/contact/. 

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This podcast and its content are designed and intended to provide a place for conversation. Topics and advice covered in this podcast should not be taken as professional medical advice or emotional or spiritual counsel. If you or a loved one needs professional help, they should seek a licensed professional.

The views covered and discussed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University. Ideas presented are not necessarily endorsed by WCSG Radio or Cornerstone University.