Over time, the research says our body takes a toll if we ignore setting boundaries in our lives. It shows up in the form of anxiety, depression, and potentially chronic illness.  Brian Norsman and Mark Odland talk about ways to honor your body and say no in loving ways that honor your friends and loved ones. One way to say no and set these boundaries is to learn to be an observer of your own experience.  Another is to be able to set the boundaries, practice saying no in the little things,  and do it in loving ways.  Letting go of the idea that we can save the world and letting others be responsible for their actions might be just the gift they need to thrive and bring the healthy balance of giving and receiving to our own lives.  

Mentioned in this podcast:

Gabor Mate and his book When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress

Body Scan Meditation based on an article in Mindful.org on getting better sleep

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Isolation. Pandemic. In today's world, we are more than ever starved for relational connections.  On today's podcast Brian Norsman and Mark Odland talk about attachment theory and our never outgrowing need for social and emotional development.  They investigate creative and life-giving ways to deal with isolation and distancing that bring hope and healing to the human heart.

Mentioned in this podcast: Attachment Theory and Oxytocin

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Most people will experience some sort of emotional trauma in their lives.  On today's podcast, Brian Norsman and Mark Odland talk about "Big T" trauma and "Little t" trauma--especially with the onset of the pandemic.  "Little t" traumas doesn't always stand out as much, but over time, they can add up and be quite overwhelming.  Emotional wounds, just like a sliver, if not scrubbed out and worked through, can get stuck and show up in undesirable ways.  Mark and Brian talk about paying attention to what we avoid below the surface as clues to what we need to face in our lives, as well as suggesting ways to cope and be present during Covid.

Mentioned in this podcast: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

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Anxiety and uncertainty are intimately connected.  Our brains are wired to scan around for any perceived dangers and our typical responses are to fight, flight, or freeze.  On today's podcast, Brian Norsman and Mark Odland explore ways in which our healthcare and frontline helping professionals have struggled with anxiety and uncertainty during the pandemic.  They identify controllable tools to face anxiety in uncertain and uncontrollable times and how to stay ahead of anxiety before it can become a crisis point.

Mentioned in this podcast: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) 

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Ambiguous loss is unexpected loss without closure or clear understanding that often results in unresolved grief.  On today's podcast, Brian Norsman and Mark Odland explore ways in which our healthcare and frontline helping professionals have struggled with ambiguous loss during the pandemic.  They identify sacred markers and moments that help begin the healing process and give hope for the future. 

Mentioned in this podcast: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and EMDR Spiral Technique. 

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Pastor Brian Norsman kicks off his series with Mark Odland, MA, LMFT, MDIV as they explore the ways in which our healthcare and frontline helping professionals are struggling with grief and give them practical and spiritual tools to begin the healing process.

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