Heal Depression with God/Trauma, Shame, Healing BIble Verses, Holistic Healing, Mindfulness

Have you ever felt unwanted and alone as you struggle through trauma? If you have ever felt rejected in your family and need healing, you won’t want to miss this week’s episode with special guest Cassandra Cruz. Cassandra is a daughter, wife of fifteen years, mother of three amazing kids and employee Relations and Training Director. She is a certified health coach and an international speaker. Cas...

Have you ever clamored for people’s approval? Have you ever worked hard to earn God’s love? You are not alone. If you are a people pleaser and need Biblical truth to affirm your worth, tune into this week’s episode for holistic healing ideas. This is the third in series on drug-free remedies. 83-Why do I keep believing I'm not enough? 3 Biblical Affirmations to Help You Stop the People Pleasing Cy...

Have you ever skipped through the forest like a little kid, sniffing all the flowers and bending down to examine the shiny rocks on the ground? Have you ever marveled at the puffy clouds swirling through the air, as you fly in an airplane? Kidlike wonder of nature stimulates joy and enhances our health! This week’s episode, the second in a series on natural treatments for depression, will explore...

Stuck in despair? If you are one who usually mopes, turn your frown upside down and get your gratitude on! Instead of complaining, which sets your mind on struggle and what ifs, focus your brain on the goodness of life and the sources of that blessing to help heal mental illness. Gratitude is one of three drug-free treatments that we’ll be discussing over the next of weeks, with research from grat...

Have you ever been elated with good news medically, then crashed to the ground when expectations were not met? Or valiantly pressed forward in obedience and did the right thing, but ended up hounded and harassed because you were chasing after God? Discouragement can steal our joy and dampen our spirits, causing our hearts to falter. If Old Testament prophet Elijah was here today, he’d say don’t be...

Have you ever felt exhausted, when you were unable to rise off the couch? If you are feeling fatigued, weary or worn out in life’s journey, you are not alone. The Good Shepherd cares deeply about you, inviting you to come into His presence and rest in His loving arms. Envision yourself listening to the gurling water of a river, being refreshed and rejuvenated, with Him by your side. Tune into this...

Have you ever believed you couldn’t overcome or move forward after traumatic past? You are not alone. Lisa Bischoff is a transformational speaker, coach, and founder of Fit2Xist whose journey from electrical engineer turned hacker turned jewel thief to faith-based healer and mentor has inspired audiences across the country. After nearly facing 12 years in prison for her role in a high-profile diam...

Are you stuck in negative mindsets? Have you ever complained about the weather or other annoyances in your life? From 90 degrees to chilly rain and snow in a span of a few days, the weather can get crazy sometimes. If you struggle with depression, you may get stuck, ruminating on all that is wrong in your life. If you focus on complaining, your brain will filter to you more of the same. If you ret...

Need a lift in your spirit? Laughter is a good medicine and has a plethora of benefits, helping you cope when life tosses you unexpected difficulties. It’s drug- free and easily accessible, readily available around the world. And it’s even better if you share levity with a friend! You’ll find yourself giggling and rollicking in this week’s episode. Tune in this week and lift your mood with 76-Gigg...

Have you ever wondered if your life has worth? Have you ever struggled with low self-esteem? If you find yourself pondering these things and need fresh perspective, tune into this week’s episode for encouragement. The God of the universe cares deeply about you, offering hope when you are hurting. He wants to crown you with His steadfast love. This is the second of a two-part series on Psalm 103. C...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with the shame of past trauma? Do you wish you had practical support to help you heal? When you are hurting, you can get fresh perspective by focusing on God’s goodness and anchoring yourself in God’s Word. If you need encouragement today, tune in for part one of a deep dive into Psalm 103 in this week’s episode: 74-Why Am I Still Struggling with the Shame of Childhood...

Did you celebrate with the Artemis II crew as they rocketed out into space, traveling 250,000 miles to the moon? Did you cheer when they posted pictures of seeing the earth and a spectacular eclipse of the moon?  If so, you joined 25 million other people who commended this amazing event. You may be cheering on the outside, feeling great to be part of global community, but also may feel lonely on t...

Have you ever wrestled with questions, wondering why you’re healing hasn’t come? You’ve prayed, you’ve faithfully quoted healing bible verses, you’ve believed and maybe have seen miracles in the past. But the answer didn’t come as expected, and you are feeling discouraged, wondering if God still cares. Suffering can be agonizing. We will be doing seven episodes, one a month for seven months to exp...

Have you ever wished you could find holistic treatments for illness and depression? Creative art, which includes journaling, playing with markers and torn paper, scribbling with crayons, and so much more, can be an effective holistic remedy. Combining the method with scientific research and Biblical wisdom, creative art  can help  you heal with tools you probably have at home! You don’t have to be...

Though bedridden and nearly dying from complications of chronic illness, Kaleigh Abernathy has endured by choosing to see beauty through the difficulties and keeping her faith. She is our special guest today, inspiring us with courage and perspective. Kaleigh is a faith-based therapeutic art life coach who helps people find the light and shalom in life, even when in the midst of life's storms.  Sh...

Have you ever felt exhausted, as you work through hurt from past trauma? Does weariness weigh you down, as you struggle through health issues or grieve the loss of a family member? If you are weary in that place of adversity and fatigue, God the Father invites you come into His presence. He helps you endure, just like He inspired people of faith in the Old Testament and encouraged His Son in his d...

Have you ever felt gangly and awkward, like you didn’t belong? Or felt subconscious in your plain and ordinary compared to everyone else who wears designer clothes? Or believed you were not worthy? You are not alone, friend. Low esteem can contribute to mental illness and depression. The good news is that you can build confidence, using healing Bible verses and renewing your mind with His truth. Y...

Have you ever woken up cranky because you haven’t slept well? Or struggled to fall asleep at night, because you’re stressed out? Have you ever felt irritable and exhausted, and you just want to stay in bed because you’re depressed? You are not alone and have common company with many people. Sixty-five to ninety percent of people experiencing depression can suffer sleep disturbance, according to re...

Feeling weary or discouraged? Instead of hanging your head down, try looking up and soar with eagles, who fly high above the storms. For thousands of generations, people have looked to eagles for courage, strength and inspiration to keep enduring through difficult and stressful times. They also inspire us spiritually. If you need fresh perspective, tune in to today’s episode 66-Need Fresh Perspect...

If you are stuck in winter slush and struggling with depression, It can feel like you always will be there and not able to get out. One way to reset your mind is by  cultivating a garden of gratitude. If you plant seeds of gratitude and water it with God’s Word, you can begin to flourish, as if sprouting in a well-watered garden. Ready to get unstuck from the mush? Tune in today and listen to 65-I...

Be kind to yourself. If your inner critic is loud and continually bringing up times you’ve messed up, you can flip the script by rewiring your brain with self-compassion. Self-compassion is kindness, grace, believing God’s word that He accepts you. If you need encouragement and fresh perspective today, tune in to this week’s episode, 64-Ashamed of  Your Past? 3 Ways Self Compassion Quiets Your Inn...

Have you ever felt left out on Valentines’ Day, where everyone else gets cards and gifts, but your box is empty? It can feel lonely. The world says our worth comes from how many gifts we receive, or how we perform. God’s view, however, is so much different than the world’s viewpoint. He loves you unconditionally and calls you beloved. If you are searching for affirmation, listen in today’s podcast...

Have ever felt distraught and desperate for answers in your healing journey? You won’t want to miss this episode about Jesus and the woman with the 12-year bleeding condition. Ostracized and considered unclean, she bravely touched the hem of His garment. Jesus’ response healed more than her physical body. Come and be inspired with this week’s episode, 62-Something Broke in Me: Healing Bible Verses...

Anxiety and stress can feel overwhelming at times, like a river rushing through a canyon. Up above the raging river, however, you can find safety in the cleft of a rock, protected by God Almighty. In today’s episode, we will dig deep into Psalm 91, discovering His truths to help us cope with trauma. Almighty God stands ready to help you through depression and provide hope. You won’t want to miss t...

Have you ever felt discarded or abandoned in a relationship? Divorce hurts, the pain ripping your heart apart. Grieving from what feels like a death but rarely has closure, you may struggle with depression, fear, anxiety and self-doubt as you try to heal. You are not alone in your pain. Brandy Griggs understands, after struggling through unexpected divorce. Surrounded by supportive friends and emb...