Care to Change Counseling - Practical Solutions for Positive Change

The holidays are supposed to be joyful. But what happens when life doesn’t look anything like you thought it would? Maybe someone is missing from the table. Your family has changed. A relationship is strained. You’re facing financial stress, a diagnosis, disappointment, or simply a season you never expected. Sometimes the hardest part isn’t only what has changed. It’s the gap between the holiday w...

What happens when you've reached the point of burnout, taken time to recover, and returned to the same life that exhausted you in the first place? For many leaders, pastors, caregivers, and helping professionals, burnout isn't simply about working too much. It's about the expectations we carry, the patterns we've developed, and the pressure we place on ourselves to keep going,...

What happens when taking a vacation, getting more sleep, or stepping away for a weekend still doesn’t leave you feeling restored? Burnout affects more than your energy. It can impact your physical health, emotional well-being, relationships, ability to think clearly, and even your connection with God. And because burnout doesn’t happen overnight, recovering from it requires more than a quick break...

What if your exhaustion isn’t just about being tired? What if your body has been trying to tell you something you’ve been too busy to notice? Brain fog, irritability, trouble sleeping, digestive issues, anxiety, and even emotional numbness can all be signs that your nervous system is overwhelmed. When stress becomes a constant part of life, our bodies can remain in survival mode long after the str...

What if you’re getting enough sleep, taking weekends off, maybe even going on vacation, and you’re still exhausted? You may not just be tired. In this episode of the Care to Change Podcast, Mac Zambrano talks with therapist and Care to Change Managing Director April Bordeau about the difference between everyday stress and burnout, why traditional rest sometimes stops working, and how to recognize...

Sometimes the people who care about us most say the wrong thing at exactly the wrong time. “Everything happens for a reason.” “It could be worse.” “You just need to forgive.” “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” The intention may be good, but the impact can still hurt.  In this episode, Jared Jones sits down with therapist April Bordeau to talk about what happens when well-intentioned wo...

Pastors and ministry leaders are often invited into people’s hardest moments. They sit with grief, conflict, betrayal, trauma, addiction, family struggles, church hurt, and major life transitions. That work is meaningful, but it can also be incredibly heavy. Sometimes the person helping everyone else find peace is quietly carrying pain of their own.  In this episode, Jared Jones talks with Mac Zam...

Forgiveness is difficult in any painful relationship. But what does forgiveness look like when the hurt involves abuse? And can you forgive someone while still maintaining boundaries, requiring accountability, and choosing safety? In this episode, April Bordeau is joined by Care to Change coach Sherry Follett and “Lynn,” a mother whose daughter experienced domestic abuse. Lynn shares the impact ab...

The school year can quickly become a blur of homework, practices, activities, packed schedules, and pressure. But what children often need most isn’t another activity or achievement. They need a home that provides stability, connection, and safety.   In this episode, Mac Zambrano talks with therapist Teresa Haskins about the power of family rhythms and how the routines, relationships, boundaries,...

Hard conversations are part of every meaningful relationship. But when we avoid them, emotions can build until a conversation that could have created understanding instead becomes reactive, overwhelming, or damaging. Done well, difficult conversations can actually leave us feeling more heard, understood, and connected.   In this episode, J ared Jones talks with Brittany Gipson, Director of Clinica...

Back-to-school season brings new routines, expectations, friendships, activities, and pressures. Some stress is normal, but how can parents tell when their child is adjusting and when something deeper may be going on?  In this episode, Mac Zambrano talks with Jared Jones about the warning signs parents should pay attention to and four important needs that help kids and teens thrive: structure, eng...

Teachers, coaches, and mentors influence far more than academics or athletic performance. The way they encourage, challenge, correct, and respond to mistakes can shape how kids see themselves for years to come. In this episode, Mac Zambrano talks with John Crane about how trusted adults can build confidence, create healthy expectations, respond well to mistakes, and remind kids that performance ma...

As a new school year begins, parents often find themselves balancing excitement, stress, and uncertainty. In this episode, April Bordeau sits down with Dr Scott Wyndham , Superintendent of Avon Community School Corporation, to discuss practical ways parents can help children thrive academically, emotionally, and socially throughout the school year. Drawing from his experience as an educator, super...

In this special episode of the Care to Change Podcast, we hand the microphone to two teenage girls for an honest conversation about what life really feels like today. Instead of adults talking about teens, we listened to them. From the pressure to perform and the impact of social media to friendships, identity, faith, and the importance of feeling understood, this episode offers a refreshing look...

What are young men carrying beneath the surface today, and how can the adults in their lives help them thrive? In this episode of the Care to Change Podcast, Mac Zambrano is joined by therapists Jared Jones and Trevor Williams , along with college student Nathan, for an honest conversation about the unique pressures facing young men today. Together, they explore the emotional, cultural, and spirit...

Hope & Identity for the Next Generation How do you discover your purpose when the world keeps telling you who you should be? Today’s young adults face constant pressure to have life figured out. They’re navigating social media comparisons, academic expectations, endless opportunities, and the fear of making the “wrong” decision. It’s no wonder so many feel stuck. In this episode, Mac Zambrano...

Today's teenagers are growing up in a world unlike any generation before them. They're navigating constant technology, social media, academic pressure, questions about identity, and a future that often feels uncertain. While these challenges are real, there is also incredible hope. In this episode, Mac Zambrano sits down with Melissa Echerd , Early Intervention Youth Advocate with the Av...

What makes a church community feel truly safe? After exploring church hurt, healing, and healthy leadership throughout this series, we turn our attention toward hope. In this episode, host Mac Zambrano is joined by Jean Crane , therapist at Care to Change, and Pastor Ron Merrell of Connection Pointe Church to discuss what it actually takes to build communities where people experience safety, trust...

Church hurt can leave lasting wounds, but what if we focused not only on healing, but also on prevention? In this episode of the Care to Change Podcast, host Mac Zambrano sits down with therapist Kyle Hopkins to discuss how pastors, ministry leaders, and church staff can cultivate healthier, safer church environments. Together, they explore common leadership blind spots, the role of accountability...

Church hurt can leave deep wounds that impact trust, relationships, and faith. In this episode, counselor and previous pastor, Mac Zambrano and Sherry Follett, Life Coach and prior church staff member, share practical insight on the healing process, including the role of grief, common misconceptions about recovery, and how to begin rebuilding trust with God and others. You'll learn why healin...

Church hurt is a phrase we hear often, but what does it actually mean? For many people, the pain goes far beyond a difficult church experience. It can involve betrayal, spiritual manipulation, rejection, abuse of authority, or wounds that impact someone's relationship with faith, community, and even God. In this episode, Mac Zambrano and April Bordeau explore what church hurt really looks lik...

What if spiritual practices are about more than obligation or routine? What if they are actually part of how we experience renewal, resilience, peace, and emotional healing? In this episode, April Bordeau is joined by therapist Jean Crane to close out our May Mental Health Awareness Month series on whole-person wellness. Together, they explore how faith practices impact the body, mind, and spirit...

What if movement is about more than physical health? In this episode, April Bordeau sits down with Brittany Gipson , Director of Clinical Services at Care to Change, to explore the powerful connection between movement, emotional wellness, stress, trauma, and the nervous system. Together, they discuss how distressing events impact the body, why stress and trauma are often stored physically, and how...

Grief is not only emotional. It is physical, spiritual, relational, and deeply personal. In this episode, April Bordeau sits down with therapist, Teresa Land to explore how grief is experienced and stored in the body, and why understanding that connection matters for healing. Together, they discuss the physical effects of grief, including brain fog, fatigue, body aches, sleep disruption, anxiety,...

In this episode, April and Jared explore the powerful connection between mental and physical health and why wellness is about far more than diet and exercise. We discuss how stress, anxiety, trauma, and burnout show up physically in the body and how healing often involves both the mind and nervous system. You’ll learn: How the brain and body constantly communicate Why emotions are biological, not...