Trigger can be a confusing word. In this episode, we will discuss what triggers are, what they are not, and how to manage them the best you can.Click here to purchase Mandisa's new book, "Out of the Dark"Adrienne Camp's new book "As For Me"

Covid 2.0

Mar 23rd, 2022 20m 24s

Aren't we done yet? At year 2, most people are worn out and weary. Isolation has taken a toll on most of the population, especially our young ones. Anxiety and depression are at an all-time high and suicide rates have skyrocketed. What are w

It Is What It Is

Mar 16th, 2022 17m 14s

Uncontrollable circumstances can sometimes be some of the most difficult trauma to work with. Examples of this include living in poverty, the death of a parent or sibling, a parent or sibling with a chronic illness, and even being a pastor's k

Rearranging the Furniture

Mar 9th, 2022 25m 33s

If you have ever wondered why you struggle even though you had the "perfect childhood", then this episode is for you. Sometimes, what looks like perfect childhood on the outside isn't so perfect when we break it down. In these situations, we

Discipline

Oct 27th, 2021 23m 4s

How do you feel about this word? For many people, this word carries a ton of negativity. In this episode, we will get to the root of the word, why it might feel negative and why we actually need it in order to feel emotionally balanced.Adrienn

It's the most wonderful time of the year, or is it?

Oct 20th, 2021 27m 38s

Visiting family during the holidays might be one of the top stressors people experience. For some, it is tolerable and mildly fun, but for many people it is miserable. In this episode, we will discuss some resources to help make traveling to vi

Self-care

Oct 13th, 2021 24m 28s

You might be surprised to know that self-care actually has nothing to do with spas, shopping, or 5-star resorts. Self-care is actually the most basic thing you can do for yourself. We will discuss what self-care is and what it is NOT.

Why We Feel and the Importance of Gratitude

Oct 6th, 2021 23m 19s

Whether we want to admit it or not, we all have feelings. Most people either don't feel at all or feel too much. In this episode, we will discuss the importance of recognizing feelings. We also talk about the importance of gratitude; not to neg

Mindfulness: When I Wasn't Attuned to as a Child

Sep 29th, 2021 26m 37s

Mindfulness is a way of connecting with God and self. Part of the responsibility of a parent is to help children figure out what is going on with them--to connect with their bodies, their feelings, their ideas/opinions, likes, and dislikes. Whe

Medication: The Scary Episode

Sep 22nd, 2021 23m 57s

Our most vulnerable episode yet. Mandisa and Laura get personal with their views on medication in the area of mental health and tackle the stigma that you are not strong enough of a Christian if you have to rely on medication.

The Power of Mothers

Sep 15th, 2021 25m 56s

Mothering is one of the most challenging areas of our mental health. There is maybe no other job that you both feel worthless AND the weight of the world on your shoulders at the same time. We will talk about "mom-shame", the importance of reco

Confidence vs. Esteem

Sep 8th, 2021 24m 2s

Some of the most confident people can have some of the worst levels of esteem. In this episode we talk about the difference between confidence and esteem--whether we value ourselves from the outside or the inside.

Boundaries: What are they and why are they so hard to keep?

Sep 1st, 2021 25m 22s

Boundaries are an elusive concept that seem really easy to comprehend but really difficult to put in place. In this episode, we tackle why this is true. And we will discuss different types of boundaries and what gets in the way when we are tryi

Shame and Guilt: Is there a difference?

Aug 25th, 2021 22m 17s

This is one of our most valuable episodes. It is vital that we know the difference between shame and guilt in order to be able to discern between the enemy and the Holy Spirit. We will discuss some ways to tell the difference.

Why weight?

Aug 18th, 2021 25m 56s

Whether you overeat or undereat, it generally comes from the same place. At the root, you have to value yourself in order to conisider yoursself worth taking care of. Learn some practical ways to start taking care of your body.

Back in the Dark: A Masterpiece and a Work in Progress

Aug 11th, 2021 21m 12s

Whew... our mental health journey can be a roller coaster. Our first episode of the new season tackles what it is like when our journey isn't as smooth as we thought it would be. It's actually more normal than you think.

Mental Health in Children

May 12th, 2021 22m 29s

How do I know when my child needs to see a counselor? Isn't it enough for me to ask the right questions? Does it mean I am a bad parent if my child needs counseling? These are only some of the questions that we will cover in this podcast. C

Social Media: Is it Good or Bad?

May 5th, 2021 19m 53s

Can social media be a positive thing or is it always bad? Today we talk about healthy boundaries around social media and what to be on the lookout for as you scroll your favorite platform.Have a friend who could benefit from today's topic? Sha

Grief

Apr 28th, 2021 21m 16s

There is a reason God devoted a whole book of the Bible on lament. It is hard and there is no way around it. Grief is something that we can put on the back burner but it will never really get processed until you go through it. Today we will

Tribe: The Importance of Community

Apr 21st, 2021 23m 3s

As children of God, we are created for relationship. We are meant to be in community with others. Today we talk about why this is important and how to build your own tribe. Have a friend who could benefit from today's topic? Share this episo

God: How our Story Constructs our View

Apr 14th, 2021 19m 31s

Ever wonder why it's hard to view God in a certain light--as Father, as Brother, as a nurturer? A lot of this has to do with your relationship with your earthly caregivers. We will unpack how Mandisa and Laura have processed their view of God

Therapy is Hard Work

Apr 7th, 2021 21m 2s

This week, Mandisa and Laura talk about how hard the work of therapy is. We also talk about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and how it can aid in the healing of all kinds of trauma.Have a friend who could benefit from toda

Unpacking Story: Laura

Mar 31st, 2021 24m 47s

Listen in to hear how important story is to our mental health. In this episode, we will begin to unpack some of Laura's story and talk about how developmental and relational trauma will impact us in the present. It is necessary to go back in

Dogs, Cats, Geckos...The Value of Pets

Mar 24th, 2021 17m 4s

Our most fun episode yet! Mandisa and Laura talk about the benefits of pets in regards to our mental health. Pets are hard work but they can have a positive effect on your being.Have a friend who could benefit from today's topic? Share this e

Unpacking Story: Mandisa

Mar 17th, 2021 29m 3s

Listen in to hear how important story is to our mental health. In this episode, we will begin to unpack some of Mandisa's story and talk about how past sexual trauma will impact us in the present. It is necessary to go back in order to move f