Life Without Baggage : Insights from Christian Counseling for Greater Confidence, Courage & Comfort

If you are looking for more peace and order in your life, you may need to look at your boundaries! This is episode #153 of #lifewithoutbaggage . This is taken from a chapter from my book "Anxiety, Depression & Helplessness: Keys to Break Free" 📘 https://a.co/d/51pNfZQ0:00" Introduction to this Episode2:30" Why Boundaries are necessary for our peace and safety4:10" What are Walls and what are...

A short bit of encouragement from my personal studies on how to protect your true self in spite of the chaos or discouragement around you. This is a Bonus episode of #lifewithoutbaggage. ✅ Important Links: 👉 Audio Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Self-Help Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Website: https://www.drtonicooper.com/ 👉 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...

My guest today is Dr. Uejin Kim, a Christian psychiatrist. She shares her insights on the proper use of medication in the journey to personal wholeness. 0:00" Introduction to the episode and to Dr. Kim 2:49" Dr. Kim's "calling" into psychiatry 7:28" The process of acceptance, healing, and freedom 10:50" When is medication necessary? 14:20" The role of counsel...

Today I give an introduction to Season 5 and an explanation of the changes I am making this year. I also give a retrospective view of the first 4 seasons. 0:00" Introduction 1:00" Season 1: Relationship vs. Religion and the Supernatural aspects of the Christian life 5:45" Season 2: Covenant Names of God and Principles for Transformation 9:00" Season 3: Narcissism and Boundaries 10:46" Season 4: Tr...

Insights from Christian Counseling: Narcissistic individuals, cultures, organizations, or even churches can do damage to us. This episode explores how these forces rob us of our individual identity, dignity, and destiny. At the end of the podcast, I use the "Prayer to Find Your Voice" to take back what has been stolen from you. I have several videos posted on this topic in episodes #74 through #81...

Today I explain the RIPE approach to successful change. I also discuss the common mistakes that people make that lead to giving up on our goals. I also give practical suggestions for how to counter those mistakes. 0:00" Introduction 3:20" Why Change Can Be Difficult 4:35" 4 Steps for Successful Change: The RIPE Method 11:50" Mistakes People Make and How to Counter Them 18:35" Maintaining Your Chan...

If you have a prayer request, you can leave me a confidential message here on Spotify or on my website. Merry Christmas! I am setting aside a time to pray for my listeners on January 1, 2025. Thank you for your interest in "Life Without Baggage." ✅ Important Links: 👉 Audio Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Leave me a Google Review: https://g.pa...

Emotional issues can SHIFT when we recognize the roots of problems and the prayer strategies to RELEASE our emotional baggage. 0:00" Introduction 3:44" Definitions 4:50" Hidden Hooks that hold baggage in place 9:49" Prayer to RELEASE emotional baggage 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithoutBaggage 📘Get a copy of the workbook "Life Without Baggage"...

This is the prayer from episode #148 to help you break from the past. ✅ Important Links: 👉 Audio Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Website: https://www.drtonicooper.com/ 👉 FREE eBook https://www.drtonicooper.com/1524-2/ ✅ Stay Connected With Me: 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonicooper777/ 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drton...

Here I explain the main reasons people get stuck in bad experiences from the past: traumatic bonds, resentment, and inner vows. These experiences create distortions that contaminate our view of ourselves and God. (This is Part 2 from my interview with  @javawithjen  .) 0:00" Introduction to the episode 1:59" Why people get stuck: traumatic bonds, resentment, and inner vows 5:00" Good vows, bad vow...

This is a video about the peace that God gives us when we stay close to Him. I explain what "peace" means in the Bible. ✅ Important Links: 👉 Audio Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Website: https://www.drtonicooper.com/ 👉 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antoinette-t-cooper 👉 FREE eBook https://www.drtonicooper.com/1524-2/ ✅...

Toxic guilt interferes with our enjoyment of God's gentle presence in our lives. This week I explain the distortions that create toxic guilt and how that contaminates our view of ourselves and God. This is episode #147 in my podcast #lifewithoutbaggage . Next week, in episode #148, I will explain the steps to move forward. My thanks to @JavawithJen who invited me to be on her podcast. 0:00" Introd...

In my interview with Julie Rebboah, I explain the practical and spiritual tools to help people get unstuck from their past and begin to move forward in life. 0:00" Introduction to the episode 2:47" A brief description of my personal and professional background 5:50" Common problems for adult survivors of trauma and dysfunction 10:50" Understanding the PROCESS of growth and transformation 15:00" Pr...

Today, I interview  @VivianCumins  who talks about her journey through perfectionism and control into a more balanced approach to living. Viv also talks about her recovery from cancer and how she has learned to lean into her faith in Jesus Christ to find peace. 0:00" Introduction 1:25" How Viv became aware of her issues with control 5:10" How "Control Issues" develop 8:40" The impact of over contr...

You have a basic coping style. Find out what your style is and how to cope in a more effective way. This is from my book, "Anxiety, Depression & Helplessness: Keys to Break Free." Proactive Coping 0:57" Passive and Active Tendencies 1:52" Over-Use of Our Style 2:27" How Patterns Develop 3:32" Compulsions and Addictions 5:05" Expanding Your Style 5:29" Resources 7:28" This video is about Your S...

There are important principles that can help people break free from their past and from a victim mindset. Today I explain how and guide you in a prayer to break free. 0:00" Introduction 0:56" Determination to break free 4:32" Understanding your coping style and #learnedhelplessness 6:50" Living in Crisis Mode 9:22" Changing how YOU view Yourself 11:20" Vows & Judgments 15:53" Guided prayer to...

A fun interview with SheRa Renee from the Blemished Beauty podcast where we look at the impact of childhood trauma on our romantic choices and 3 unhealthy patterns in relationships. 0:00" Introduction 1:00" How I got interested in trauma recovery 3:30" 3 Patterns and Relationship Mistakes 10:50" Know who you are 12:10" Dating, Job Interviews, Romance & Sex 18:40" Self-Esteem and Relationships...

In this video podcast, I explore concepts from nature and the Bible that help us understand how to find peace and navigate chaos. 0:00" Introduction 0:58" Pictures of peace and safety in nature 2:40" Pictures of how Jesus can be our safe place 4:30" Comforting images from the Bible 9:50" Learning how to lean into Jesus and draw from His PEACE 13:22" Prayer of Blessing ✅ Subscribe To My Channel Fo...

This episode explains the power of words that can bring us peace and strength to move forward from the difficulties in life. 0:00" Introduction to the Episode 1:00" Understanding the POWER of words in nature 4:40" The Bible teaches us about the POWER of the Word of God to create change 7:00" Words of strength and healing in a prayer for you 10:27" The Christian life is supernatural power 12:21" Le...

Does childhood stress matter if you are an adult and you've forgiven everyone in your past? This episode explores the answer to this question about the impact of childhood stress (i. e., experiences prior to age 18) on adult coping skills. There is also a quiz to help you understand how much stress you may have had in your childhood. 0:00" Introduction 0:55" Karl is dropping off some of his baggag...

Some tips for people 50+ who want to age well. This is a radio interview with Jeanne Destro from WAKR. 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithoutBaggage ✅ Important Links: 👉 Audio Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Website: https://www.drtonicooper.com/ 👉 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...

This week's episode is an interview with Julie Rebboah who learned how to STOP people pleasing. Julie grew up with a parent who had an undiagnosed personality disorder. As a result, Julie experienced the divorce of her parents, poverty, emotional abuse, and neglect. We talk about the ways that she lost her self and then learned to stop people pleasing and take charge of her life. This is episode #...

In light of recent events, I want to post a prayer that you can use to ask God for His intervention in our nation. This prayer uses Scripture from 2 Chronicles 7:14, Exodus 20, Isaiah 58, and Isaiah 53. God responds to humility and repentance for sin. 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithoutBaggage ✅ Important Links: 👉 Audio Books on Amazon: https...

This week's episode is an interview I did with the Christian Reader's Community. In this interview, I address concerns about a variety of topics and healthy ways to draw on your faith. This is episode #138 in my podcast "Life Without Baggage." 0:00" Introduction to the Episode 3:00" Why People Get Stuck 6:55" Guilt and Self-Care 11:15" Self-Criticism and False Humility 13:19 Cultivating Joy and a...

This week looks at the Joy, Peace, and Beauty we create for ourselves and others as you develop even simple creative talents. Many people do not recognize the creativity they express in the simple tasks of life (like cooking, sewing, repairing items, gardening, solving problems, etc.) 0:00" Introduction 2:22" Where does creativity start? 7:26" Practical Tips 14:09" Spiritual aspects of creativity...