Anchored In Always- healing and recovery for life, marriage and loss

Have you ever felt like you were under water, in the dark trying to find hope and change but going nowhere? Listen as my friend and Outreach Director at Grace Community Church in Clarksville, TN shares how she finally turned a corner in her struggle with anxiety as she got curious about it and started asking questions and seeking answers!  She shares how stepping out of the darkness and talking ab...

For many of us we need to consider our lifestyle. We often don’t have control over certain circumstances in our lives and just the uncertainty of our future alone can cause anxious thoughts. But what about the things that we do have control over like I talked about an episode 57 on healthy habits. Many of the things we do daily, habits that we have contribute to anxiety. Let’s take a look together...

We often here the phrase “ I am enough” and many other messages in our society that we are self sufficient and can do it all in our own strength if we just keep pushing, work harder and smarter! But guess what? You’re strength and mine is finite and will not be enough at some point and then what? Take a listen as we look to God’s Word to see why our weakness is actually our biggest strength and th...

As I coach and talk with women I find that many of us struggle in some of the same areas! And that often some of the major things in our lives are not always in our control. But if we could be intentional with creating margin in our schedule for ourselves and truly invest in making some small but consistent changes in our daily routines, we would see a big impact that would overflow into other are...

Do you ever feel that you are not “qualified” to do the work that you know you have been called to do?  Do you struggle with the idea of “how can I minister to, comfort or help other people when I’m still struggling or hurting myself?!” Listen as my dad and I have a conversation about this topic and dig into what the Word of God has to say about it together!   Website-  https://anchoredinalways.co...

So many times we focus on the behaviors of people. The alcohol, drugs, sex addiction, overspending and so much more. But we don’t take the time to look at the why or the what behind those behaviors!  Why do I turn to alcohol or drugs or sex to numb or check out?? Mental health Illness like anxiety and depression that often need medical/treatment intervention can lead to and/or contribute to out of...

Have you ever felt like your life just doesn't matter? That your story isn’t impactful to anyone? Listen as Stacy shares from her heart how she finally broke through the walls of perfectionism and control to let herself be vulnerable and how God IS using her to make an impact right where she is in ways she never knew were possible!   Contact me- katie@anchoredinalways.com  Community- https://bit.l...

Let’s talk about an issue that we find very common at Celebrate Recovery and that is food addiction and body image issues. An unhealthy relationship with our bodies and food can lead to broken relationships, health problems, issues at work, compromising values and morals in order to continue self destructive behaviors and so much more. So how do we know and what do we do to begin to find healing?...

You do not want to miss this powerful episode as my sweet friend Sara Hendrix shares how the devastating loss of her sister Shea impacted her and her family! Leading her to a deeper faith and trust in God and opening the doors for her to bravely step out in faith and with courage to lead large 200 women local IF Gatherings for women.  And most recently even the seemingly impossible task of startin...

We can often think we are being loving in our behaviors toward people, but if our motive is to find approval from people and our worth is coming from how they think feel and respond then we are ultimately hurting ourselves and others. So how do we know and what do we do to stop this toxic cycle?   Book- Codependent No More by Melody Beattie https://www.amazon.com/Codependent-No-More-Controlling-Yo...

It’s easy for many of us to identify the big breakdowns in our marriages, but what about the seemingly small but ultimately damaging patterns many of us see in our relationship daily?! The ones that leave us feeling disconnected, alone and unfulfilled. Listen as pastor Mike shares from his experience of meeting with couples for over 30 years and what the 4 most common things he saw time and time a...

Anger is an emotion given to us by God and can be used for his plan and purpose. However, when it becomes unmanageable and uncontrolled it can destroy relationships! So maybe you feel like, this is just who I am, I can’t change it! Take a listen and hear what steps you can take to find freedom from Anger!   Contact me- katie@anchoredinalways.com Community- https://bit.ly/Anchoredin Help- https://c...

I love sharing these stories with you! How God often uses our setbacks in life as set ups for his purpose and plan for us! Listen as my sweet friend Tess shares how her fear of abandonment kept her isolated for a time, but then when she stepped out in faith, God is using her in mighty ways to impact lives! He does not waste a hurt and often our most fulfilling experiences come when we do it scared...

In today’s episode I share about the mindset we can often have when enduring trials. It may Feel that your situation is so unique or more painful, so no one really understands! How this can lead to isolation and depression or anxiety. So how do we get out of that thinking? Take a listen!   Community- https://bit.ly/Anchoredin  Contact me- katie@anchoredinalways.com Free Discovery Session Form- htt...

Do you feel stuck in your marriage? Maybe, your spouse is struggling with some bad habits or hurts that are impacting you. You are committed and love them, but are miserable and not sure how much longer you can do this! In today’s episode Josh and I have a conversation about the powerlessness and frustration of trying to fix someone else. There is a better way! And the outcome for you is better no...

Do you ever feel like you’re not really making an impact with your life? Maybe it’s in your marriage, with your children, your job or the community around you. You feel this pull on your heart to be more, to do more.  You want your life to mean something, to know that you’ve accomplished what you were supposed to do with your time here on this earth. What if you started started small?   Community-...

It’s a new year, new possibilities, fresh starts, hopes and dreams for something different maybe even better. So why do you feel so overwhelmed by it and not just excited? What’s preventing you from stepping into your God-size intention this year? What obstacles are hindering you and how do you move past them so you can press on toward that vision?  Maybe you’re stuck because you’re not even sure...

You don’t want to miss this powerful story of God’s redeeming love. My sponsor and sister in Christ Omali Longwell shares her painful childhood of abandonment and abuse. How that led to dangerous habits that impacted her and her family. And how She found healing and freedom and is now thriving and pouring into so many people to help them on their road to freedom too!   Contact me- katie@anchoredin...

If you are feeling stuck in this season of your life, in your marriage, with a loss, with your mindset, health and wellness and much more and are ready for some changes then listen to this episode as I share a reminder of the purpose of this podcast and the vision God has placed on my heart as we move into a new year together! I will share some of the exciting things that will be coming to the Anc...

 It seemed like the worst possible time for Josh and I to start a ministry, having never been ministry leaders and just finding out about our son's cancer, but as we obeyed and stepped forward to serve others out of the abundance of healing we had experienced, God has blessed us and brought so much joy and purpose to our lives even despite our circumstances! Join me in this episode as we finish th...

In episode 12 Kelly and I began a conversation about codependency, mainly with our spouse. Today we discuss codependency in a broader scope and how "often survival behaviors are what people do when they don’t have other options for dealing with overwhelming situations. The problem is, these behaviors become habitual. Then when they turn on us and begin to destroy our lives, we don’t know how to st...

The holidays have typically been a joyous time for me, but now like so many others it’s a time that can bring many difficult and emotional triggers, which can often lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms. So, how do we anchor in, enjoy the season and not slip backward even when it’s hard?!   Contact me-  katie@anchoredinalways.com   Community-  https://bit.ly/Anchoredin Help-  https://celebraterecove...

Join me for my 3rd faith talk episode with my dad. Last time we talked about anchoring into Jesus in the storms of life focusing on Hebrews 6:19 and Jesus as our hope! Today we discuss how we can anchor into the truths of God’s Word in a diverse world with ever changing views and what often holds as back from doing that! If you enjoy listening to my dad teach as I do, click the link below to subsc...

At this point we have hit a crossroad! Having done the very hard work of stepping out of denial, admitting our powerlessness, doing a moral inventory of who has hurt us and the impact as well as who we’ve hurt and then asking for and offering forgiveness. So now do we just sit back, relax and enjoy what  we’ve accomplished? Listen to this episode to learn tools to continue to grow and heal!   Cont...

Join me in this episode in an open and honest conversation with my husband Josh as we discuss our differences( and there are many!) and the baggage we both brought into the marriage that hurt us. We will share what we’ve discovered along the way that has allowed us to have a thriving and growing marriage despite those differences and hardships! 💙⚓️💙⚓️   Community-  https://bit.ly/Anchoredin Co...