In Sanity: A piece of mind

Welcome to this week's podcast. We will be exploring human spirituality and personal growth. Today, we're discussing the work of theologian and psychologist James Fowler and his influential Stages of Faith development. Fowler's theory isn't just about religious belief; it offers a profound look at how we construct meaning in our lives, from childhood through adulthood. Understandin...

In today's podcast, we will dive into the topic of spiritual maturity. In the fast-paced world we live in, it's easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and neglect our spiritual growth - or maybe even more to the point, neglect growing a mature spirituality. Today, we'll explore what spiritual maturity truly means, why it's essential for our overall well-being, and how it can...

Join me this week to discuss spirituality and explore the characteristics of spiritual immaturity. There is a significant overlap between emotional and spiritual immaturity, and so this is a short podcast.

In today's podcast, I'll explore what emotional maturity truly means, what it looks like in action, why it’s so incredibly important, and how we can all cultivate more of it in our lives. I'll be drawing from authors like Dan Siegel, Jenna Riemersma, Brad Reedy, Curt Thompson, and Peter Scazzaro, who have dedicated their lives to understanding emotional health and its deep connection t...

Emotional immaturity is not a moral failing. It is more often a protective adaptation. This is true of most of us. Join me this week for the first podcast in a series discussing the interplay between emotional and spiritual maturity. The two go hand in hand, and it is critical to know how to pay attention to what we pay attention to. This increases the possibility of a healthier connection to ours...

Join me this Father's Day weekend for a podcast honoring our dads. Research supports the importance of fatherhood and having dads support children at all ages. Additionally, I'll discuss some ways dads and kids can stay connected as children grow into adulthood.

Join me this week, and I'll share some of my favorite episodes and why I think you should listen to them or listen to them again. Let me know what some of your favorites are.

I am traveling for the next 2 weeks. I'll be back next week. So, for now, go back and listen to your favorite episodes and share them with a friend.

I enjoyed this book. I have mentioned it a couple of times on the podcast and probably encouraged you to read it. Join me this week for a book review of sorts. Peter Scazzero writes about ten symptoms of emotionally unhealthy spirituality. Using biblical principles, he works to focus individuals into a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God and others. It's worth the read. Emotionally H...

In this final podcast in the accountability series, I discuss the areas of accountability in which we find ourselves complicit in perpetuating bad behaviors. These complicit behaviors overlap with many of the reasons we don't hold people accountable. I also briefly review some important principles related to accountability. Finally, I provide a long list of action items to help increase your c...

In this episode, we learn what to do if someone refuses to take accountability and why it is so hard to hold others accountable. There are good reasons for it. All that means is we must be more mindful and intentional about practicing accountability in our lives and relationships.

Join me in this second part of the podcast on accountability. I wanted to take some time to discuss lying, the ego, and how, according to Jordan Peterson, lying distorts reality and weakens personal integrity. Also, very often, we lie to protect ourselves, which ties directly to the topic of accountability and the ego. Ego protection is a psychological defense mechanism that people use to maintain...

In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of taking responsibility for our actions. Whether in our personal lives, at work, or within our communities, taking responsibility is a cornerstone of integrity and growth. We'll explore why it is so hard and what happens when we choose to offload that accountability. I'll probably do a few podcasts about accountability—it's feeling ver...

Join me this week for a short review of the nervous system. It is your body's most important communication tool. Ever felt your heart race before a big meeting? Or have you felt frozen under pressure? That’s your  autonomic nervous system (ANS)  at work—specifically, the  sympathetic nervous system (SNS)  revving you up for action, and its partner, the  parasympathetic nervous system , trying...

Join me this week to discuss the famous quote, "Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people," and explore how gossip impacts our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We will dive into the psychology behind gossip, describe some of its adverse effects on stress and relationships, and discuss how shifting our focus to ideas and meaningful conv...

Back in July 2024, Aspen and I got together and recorded a podcast about her journey into Chinese Medicine. Because I did not release it immediately, and months passed, I misplaced this podcast, and now I have found it. Listen to this one and then return to episode 205, where Lindsay and Aspen discuss mental health, body work, and many other interesting things.

Ever wonder how tracking your emotions can boost your productivity, relationships, and mental clarity? Join me this week as we dive deep into the How We Feel app — exploring the science behind it, how it rewires your brain, and why emotional awareness is so important and valuable. I use research and insights from Lisa Feldman Barrett, Daniel Goleman, Jonathan and Tristan Collins, and Marc Brackett...

In this final episode of the 4-part series on Internal Family Systems (IFS), let’s recap and talk about the things we have learned. Drawing on insights from Richard Schwartz’s and Jenna Riemersma’s work, we can reflect on what we’ve learned about parts, how to get to know them, the use of journaling as a tool for connection, common pitfalls to watch out for, and the powerful role of the Self in he...

Join me this week for an episode discussing the profound concept of the 'SELF' with insights inspired by the work of Dr. Richard Schwartz and Jenna Riemersma. Imagine a space within you that's calm, curious, and compassionate. According to IFS, this is the SELF, your authentic essence and natural state. Dr. Schwartz reveals how the SELF is not just a part of us but the very core that can heal and...

Join me this week for a podcast diving deeper into IFS—parts, parts, everywhere. Identify your parts, name your parts, describe your parts, talk to your parts, and journal about your parts. This podcast discusses it all with many examples you can use to practice. Let me know what you think.

Have you ever felt like one part of you wants to do something… but another part completely disagrees? Maybe you’re trying to eat healthier, but another part of you wants to eat a piece of cake. Perhaps a part of you is excited about a new opportunity, but another part is filled with doubt and fear. These inner conflicts actually make perfect sense—and they’re not a sign that something is wrong wit...

It's been a busy week. I have practiced deep breathing meditation, mantra meditation, and meditation to sleep. I have also reminded myself, "It is here, and it is now." Given all that meditative behavior, I thought I'd do a podcast to remind us of the scientific benefits of mindfulness. Get a mindfulness practice and do it every day, or more days a week than not.

Thanks for joining me today for an interesting discussion about perfectionism. While striving for excellence can be a positive trait, perfectionism can lead to significant stress and anxiety, impacting our lives and the lives of our loved ones in various ways. In this episode, we'll discuss how perfectionism manifests in children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults. We’ll explore its causes, s...

Join me this week and enjoy an interesting podcast conversation with Kylee, Lindsay Regan, and Carson. They talk about their experience attending a high-achieving school and how they saw themselves in this environment. They all seemed to have experienced their own internal buffer from the pressure a lot of others may have felt. Yet, they also had times when they got caught up in the energy of comp...

This week let's talk about the challenges many parents face in our fast-paced, success-obsessed world. First, how we as parents might contribute to achievement culture through our expectations and demands. Second, how to help bring balance and reduce the hustle and striving that is so destructive to the mental health and happiness of our children. From academic pressure to extracurricular over...