Today I'm going to talk to you about making a plan for that difficult family gathering you're heading into! Get your notebook and let's get to work!...Questions or comments? Email [email protected] this episode? Head over to iTunes t

You Are Not Pathetic, You Are Just Stuck (For the struggling ones)

Oct 30th, 2020 21m 47s

Many of us have or are struggling with Pandemic depression, feeling unmotivated, and wondering, "What is wrong with me?" and, "Will I ever feel back to normal?"If you're struggling or if you've asked those questions, this show is for you....

The Sex Series: Singleness and Sex

Apr 1st, 2020 1h 2m

Today on the show I have Lore Ferguson Wilber, author of the beautiful new book, Handle with Care. In this episode, we talk about sex and singleness, the power of touch, masturbation, and how to love the single person well.LINKS:Resources fro

The Sex Series: Infidelity and Trauma (Part 2 with Therapist Angie Durham)

Mar 24th, 2020 1h 4m

Today on the show I'm back with therapist Angie Durham talking about infidelity and trauma. LINKS:You can find Angie at https://www.ntchristiancounseling.com/

The Sex Series: Sex Drive, Gender Stereotypes, & Pornography

Mar 17th, 2020 51m 26s

Today on the show I have a conversation with a dear in-real-life friend of mine, Amanda Vargas. You may remember Amanda from Season 1, Episode 6 on discovering your husband is having an emotional affair. In today's episode, Amanda and I talk ab

The Sex Series: Our Sexual Fantasies Are Roadmaps (Interview with Therapist Jay Stringer)

Mar 10th, 2020 56m 3s

On today's show, I have Jay Stringer joining me to talk about our unwanted sexual behavior and thoughts. Jay is a therapist who is particularly interested in helping people find healing from sexual brokenness, and even more specifically, by hel

The Sex Series: Interview with an EMDR Therapist (What is EMDR and who is it for?)

Mar 5th, 2020 1h 8m

Today on the show I bring you something you have been asking for, and that is an interview with an EMDR therapist! Not only do I interview her, but she is answering YOUR questions, the ones you submitted to me a while ago!Who am I interviewing

The Sex Series: Trauma and Its Impact on The Body (and how it's affecting you today)

Mar 3rd, 2020 1h 15m

Today on the show I have therapist Angie Durham, who is a licensed professional counselor, licensed Marriage and family therapist, and a certified Biblical counselor. We are talking about trauma and the body.You can find Angie at North Texas C

The Sex Series: Sexuality and Spirituality with Dr. Juli Slattery

Feb 25th, 2020 38m 33s

Today on the show I'm talking with Dr. Juli Slattery, clinical psychologist, author, speaker and the president/co-founder of Authentic Intimacy. In this episode, we are taking a 50,000-foot view look at sex, intimacy, and spirituality, specific

The Sex Series Part 1: Why I'm Talking About Sex (and who this series is for)

Feb 21st, 2020 14m 20s

This is an intro to The Sex Series, a series that deals with the complicated relationship many of us have with sex.Here is a preview of just some of the topics and guests that are featured in this series:Getting Curious with Our Unwanted Sexu

February Update! Where I've Been and What's Next (New Series!)

Feb 13th, 2020 11m 10s

Hey friends! It's been a while, but I'm back! Enjoy this short update!LINKS:@JHCraftsman@sarahmaewrites

Interview with my doctor on anxiety, depression, & meds

Nov 12th, 2019 48m 25s

On today's show, I interview Ruth Karthak, my doctor (she's really a physician's assistant but that's too much to say :) ) on her professional experiences treating myself and others when it comes to anxiety, depression, and the use of medicatio

The Complicated Nature of Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nov 5th, 2019 57m 23s

On today's show, I talk with Marie Acebo, Eating Disorder Specialist, on the complicated nature of eating disorders and what we can look for in ourselves, our loved ones, and our kids when it comes to disordered eating and eating disorders.LIN

Gaslighting Part 3: How to Stop Generational Gaslighting

Oct 30th, 2019 24m 56s

There is no music in this episode because technology wasn't being my friend! Hopefully, I'll have it all figured out for the next show!On today’s show, I’m continuing in the series on gaslighting. Today’s show is part 3: How do we stop generat

Why I Went From Homeschooling to Public School and How It Felt

Oct 22nd, 2019 33m 2s

Today I'm talking about a topic I get asked about on the regular: Our schooling journey, from homeschooling to public school.Enjoy!LINKS:TheComplicatedHeart.comThe Complicated Heart: Loving Even When it HurtsThe Get Free Morning Show!Su

How to Mourn a Dream, a Death, a Relationship, or What Should Have Been (And Where Hope Fits Into Mourning)

Oct 15th, 2019 41m 58s

Hey friends, today on the podcast you’re going to get to listen to one of my live morning show episodes! Oh, did you know I have a morning show? I do! It’s the Let’s Get Free Morning Show and it’s on Instagram live, each day, Monday through Fri

Two Brothers Meet for the First Time as Adults: The Story of Adoption, Reconciliation, and Surprising Kinship

Oct 8th, 2019 54m 5s

Oh friends, today is a special show! Recently I was on the LifeToday show and I providentially met two wonderful men of God who have such an inspiring God story that I knew I wanted you all to hear it, so I asked them if they would come on the

People Always Ask, I Dare You, Home (Intro, Chapters 1 & 2 plus Book Club and Livestream)

Oct 2nd, 2019 23m 33s

On today's episode, and in honor of The Complicated Heart Book Club (what? Yes!), I read to you the Intro and Chapters 1 and 2 of The Complicated Heart! I'm also giving you the details on the BOOK CLUB and livestream that begins next Monday, Oc

Gaslighting Part 2 - What To Do If You've Been Gaslit

Sep 24th, 2019 23m 32s

SHOW NOTES! Hi friends! This week is part two on gaslighting. Today we’re going to talk about what to do if you’ve been gaslit. But first…This week’s review winner is Steffenmom!Steffenmom, email me at [email protected] with your snail ma

Interview With My Husband

Sep 17th, 2019 20m 48s

It's book launch day! My new book, The Complicated Heart, is NOW IN THE WORLD! Yay! And so today's podcast is extra-fun because I interview my husband about the themes in the book! I can't wait for you to listen!Links:Jesse: @jhcraftsmanGe

What is Gaslighting and How Do I Know If I've Been Gaslit (Part 1)

Sep 11th, 2019 23m 33s

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds”. Psalm 147:3Welcome to Season 2 of The Complicated Heart Podcast!Today I'm talking about gaslighting. Why am talking about gaslighting? I think most people don’t know what it is or under

Boundaries Between Mothers and Daughters-in-Law

Jul 23rd, 2019 51m 7s

On today’s show, I am interviewing my mother-in-law on boundaries between mothers and daughters in law! I always tell people I have the most normal in-laws! They don’t cross boundaries or try to manipulate us, and while we still have things to

Setting Boundaries with Difficult People

Jul 18th, 2019 24m 46s

Today on the podcast I’m talking about boundaries, specifically setting them with someone who you are tangled up within a messy, manipulative kind of way. I’m going to tell you how I learned to set boundaries with my alcoholic, verbally abusive

Why is it So Hard for Men to Go to Counseling?

Jul 9th, 2019 55m 3s

Today on the podcast I’m talking with Nathan Clarkson, who is an actor, best-selling author, filmmaker, mental illness struggler, and real-life friend of mine. He is also the son of Sally Clarkson, is not only a friend and mentor of mine, but w

Embracing Modesty & Purity Without the Baggage (Sex, Porn, Dopamine, Shame, and Honest Talk About Purity Culture, with Guest Dannah Gresh)

Jul 2nd, 2019 1h 11m

Near the end of high school, and as a new Christian, I came across a book called, And The Bride Wore White that was an eye-opener for me when it came to sex and purity. I had never been told or known that there were people who waited to have se