Dr. Toni Cooper

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

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Are you trying to overcome some personal trauma or a dysfunctional childhood? Do you want to improve your coping skills? These episodes will help you build self-confidence, overcome trauma, establish firmer boundaries, and lean into the gentle guidance of the Holy Spirit for greater wisdom for your daily life. I've been teaching these tips and strategies to adults since l986. These episodes are not a substitute for medication or personal counseling.#christiancounseling #christianpodcast #podcastsforwomen #mentalhealth #copingskills #traumarecovery

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Dr. Toni Cooper

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Health

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www.drtonicooper.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Christian Counseling | How Can I Grow in Spiritual Wisdom? (Bonus) 07.06.2024

You can increase your ability to understand God and the Bible. This short video tells you how. 🧳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/show/an...

Christian Counseling | Family Experiences & Emotional Baggage #120 #childhoodtrauma #toxicemotions 04.06.2024

This episode focuses on how early experiences impact hidden attitudes, expectations, and the way we make decisions. 0:00" Introduction 2:10" Childhood experiences and toxic emotion 4:35" Attitudes about ourselves, God, and others 7:50" Expectations we develop 9:30" Choices we make come out of those attitudes and expectations 10:10" Coping can be healthy or unhealthy 11:50" Prayer of Blessing 🧳Lea...

Christian Counseling | Dungeons of the Soul #innerhealing (Bonus) 01.06.2024

This is a short word of encouragement to remind you that God wants you to live in PEACE and HOPE. ✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianCounselingforaL-gz3mu/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Important Links: 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Leave me a Google Review: https://g.page/r/CfohxWMEUP7REAI/review 👉 Website: https://www.drtonicooper.com/ 👉 FREE...

Christian Counseling | How Can I Break Bondages? #119 #christianliving #christiancounseling 28.05.2024

This episode looks at the spiritual climate and blinders over people, families, and geographic areas when we try to change. 0:00" Introduction 2:00" What is a bondage? 5:17" Spiritual climates 7:20" Good and Bad Yokes / (Bonds) 10:05" We can position ourselves for Breakthrough 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithoutBaggage ✅ Important Links: 👉 Au...

Christian Counseling | POWER to Overcome #118 #innerpeace #innerstrength 21.05.2024

This video podcast looks at the PEACE, POWER, and Confidence that we can have as we learn to access our faith. 0:00" Introduction to the episode 2:18" Areas that people find difficult 3:20" God offers PEACE and POWER 4:20" Bible verses that give us Strength and Confidence 9:40" STEPS to Overcome 15:49" Prayer 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithout...

Christian Counseling | Creativity & Imagination #117 #holyspiritgifts #holyspirit 14.05.2024

Knowing how to access our connection with the Holy Spirit enhances our creativity, problem-solving, spiritual power, and quickens our imagination. This is episode #117 of #lifewithoutbaggage. My brother, Vince Didato, lends his expertise as an LPCC-S and author. 0:00" Introduction 2:20" Why we want to deepen our connection to the Holy Spirit 4:44" Recognizing how God speaks to our hearts 8:59" The...

Christian Counseling | God Remembers You (Bonus Video) 11.05.2024

Happy Mother's Day! This is a special video commemorating my grandmother, Antoinette Didato, and celebrating the way that God hears our prayers. ✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianCounselingforaL-gz3mu/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Important Links: 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Leave me a Google Review: https://g.page/r/CfohxWMEUP7REAI/review...

Christian Counseling : Barriers to Freedom & Peace #116 07.05.2024

This week's video podcast exposes the 3 TYPES of BARRIERS to emotional freedom and 9 PERSONAL Indicators that there is an underlying issue that needs attention. 0:00" Introduction and Recap 4:45" Barrier of Culture 9:40" Barrier of Generational Patterns 11:10" Family Barriers 14:50" Personal Barriers 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithoutBaggage...

Christian Counseling | How to Access Your Faith for Greater Freedom & Peace #115 30.04.2024

This video podcast looks at the supernatural PEACE, Power for Coping & Joy that the Lord offers us when we lean into Him each day. But we need to know how to recognize "pseudo" Jesus in cultural practices and spirituality. 0:00" Introduction 2:38" The role of faith in developing peace and coping skills 7:10" Freedom in spirit, soul, and body 8:23" Power from the Holy Spirit for freedom and tra...

Christian Counseling |Gifts from Heaven : Destiny, Purpose & Gifts (Bonus) 27.04.2024

God has given you unique gifts, purpose dreams, and destiny. This is an excerpt from Episode #9 in the series, "Gifts from Heaven." 🧳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...

Christian Counseling | Secrets to Prayer : Peace, Joy & Power #114 23.04.2024

These are strategies and principles of how to use your prayer time to build greater peace, joy, and power into your life. 0:00" Introduction 2:45" Definitions and Imagery for Spiritual Rest 6:36" Listening in Prayer 7:00" Creativity 10:20" Power 12:23" Peace 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V Here is a link to the Spotify episode on Creativity: https://podcast...

Christian Counseling | Wisdom and Creativity #9 (Bonus) 21.04.2024

Most people don't know that the Holy Spirit empower us with supernatural wisdom, creativity, and strategies to succeed. This is an updated video version of podcast #9 "Life Without Baggage". I have a brief series on "Gifts from Heaven" (Episodes #9 - #12). 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithoutBaggage ✅ Important Links: 👉 Audio Books on Amazon:...

Christian Counseling: Secrets to Prayer - Do's and Don'ts #113 #christiancounseling 16.04.2024

Do you use prayer to help you manage the STRESS of life or to grow in your faith? There are mistakes many people make that interfere with the POWER in their prayer life. This episode talks about DO's and DON'Ts for effective prayer and greater PEACE. 0:00" Introduction 1:59" Don'ts (Common Mistakes you don't want to make) 9:20" DO's (Suggestions for greater PEACE and POWER in your prayer life) 18:...

Christian Counseling | How to Increase Your PEACE and Coping Skills #112 #mentalhealth 09.04.2024

This video podcast is an interview with Dr. Jennifer Moore of the Lennix James podcast. In this interview we talk about practical coping skills and how to access your faith to establish a more peaceful approach to life. 0:00" Introduction 2:50" Prevalence of Anxiety & Depression 4:09" Understanding Learned Helplessness 6:40" Self-Help Strategies 11:50" Accessing Your Faith in Practical Ways 14...

Christian Counseling | Getting to the ROOT of Guilt & Shame #111 #toxicguilt 02.04.2024

This is an interview where I answer questions about: 2:00" The 3 dimensions of personality 4:00" Toxic Guilt 5:40" Roots of these emotions and how to change Here is a link to the website for Christian Life Coach, Rebekah Anne Perkins https://www.rebekahanneperkins.com/ Here is a link to the longer podcast interviews on "Truth Applied" https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebekah-anne-perkins/ep...

Christian Counseling | Why Does Easter Matter? 30.03.2024

This BONUS video gives the back story to why Good Friday and Easter matter. This video also explains the forgiveness and PROTECTION available to us when we understand the power of the shed blood of Jesus. ✅ Subscribe To My YouTube Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianCounselingforaL-gz3mu/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Important Links: 👉 Website: https://www.drtonicooper.com/ 👉 FR...

Christian Counseling | Imagery and SPIRITUAL FREEDOM #110 26.03.2024

In this video podcast, I give examples of imagery that can help us find freedom from guilt, shame, emotional pain, resentment, and discouragement. 0:00" Introduction 2:25" Freedom from guilt and a harsh conscience 6:18" Imagery to release emotional pain 9:19" Sample prayer for release of emotional pain 11:15" Prayer for emotional freedom This is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for...

Christian Counseling | The Power of Imagery for Personal Growth #109 19.03.2024

In this video episode I explain some of my favorite images to use with clients: 2:05" Positive and negative uses of imagery 3:41" Relational issues 4:50" Dating 5:59" Conflict 8:11" Emotional Regulation and Emotional Stuffing 11:38" Positive images from Scripture for peace and freedom If you enjoy these episodes, please consider buying one of my books from Amazon! 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.l...

Christian Counseling | Work Relationships and AI #108 12.03.2024

This is podcast #108 where I interview Curtis Didato of Didato Consulting. This is part two of the interview where we discuss 1:36" Remote Environments and Work Relationships 3:24" How to Advocate for yourself at work 7:20" Building Better Work Environments Here is a link to the Didato Consulting website @curtisdidato https://didatoconsulting.com/ ✅ Subscribe To My YouTube Channel For More Videos...

Christian Counseling | #107 Work Satisfaction & Boundaries #worksatisfaction 05.03.2024

Today I interview Curtis Didato of Didato Consulting. This is part one of the interview where we discuss 3:00" Research on Work Satisfaction and Work Relationships 9:00" Expectations and Boundaries 10:00" Polite ways to set boundaries in a stressful work environment Here is a link to the Didato Consulting website @curtisdidato https://didatoconsulting.com/ ✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Video...

Christian Counseling | How Can I Cope with Grief and Loss? #106 #depression #griefrecovery 27.02.2024

This video podcast looks at the practical ways to move forward, at your own pace, when coping with loss or depression. This is a chapter from my latest book, "Anxiety, Depression & Helplessness: Keys to Break Free." 1:58" Personality Sensitivities 2:44" Practical Steps to Cope 6:20" Using a Journal 7:05" Expectations and Self-Confidence 9:06" Hobbies and Creativity 12:59" Using Spiritual Power...

Christian Counseling | Understanding Grief and Depression #105 #griefrecovery 20.02.2024

This video podcast helps you understand the differences between anxiety, grief, and depression. I discuss: 2:06" The difference between anxiety and depression 5:05" Symptoms and Types of Grief 7:40" Grief vs. Depression 8:24" Tips and Strategies for Coping with Grief. Much of this material is in my book on "Anxiety, Depression & Helplessness: Keys to Break Free". This is not a substitute for m...

Christian Counseling | Rejection and Loss #104 #rejection #copingskills 13.02.2024

This video podcast looks at the impact of rejection and loss on our basic identity and self-confidence. I discuss strategies that can help people regroup after rejection or loss in their personal lives. This is a chapter from my book on "Anxiety, Depression & Helplessness: Keys to Break Free." 2:15" Understanding the impact of loss on our sense of self 4:52" Vulnerabilities to Loss 5:40" Devel...

Christian Counseling | Realign the World with God's Purpose (with Shayna Rattler) #103 06.02.2024

Today my guest is Shayna Rattler of  @agodshift  . We talk about 3:00" What is a God Shift? 5:20" What purpose does God have for our lives? 8:50" Common practices that are a form of worship 15:50" How to mobilize with truth AND love Here is a link to the Trailblazers Quiz: https://shayna.kartra.com/page/quiz Here is a link to Shayna's website: https://agodshift.com/ Subscribe To My Youtube Channel...

Christian Counseling | How to Reduce Self-Criticism and Perfectionism #102 #innercritic #perfectionism 30.01.2024

This video podcast looks at coping strategies that will help you build self-confidence , create a more balanced lifestyle, reduce self-criticism , and reduce harsh judgments of others. Perfectionism in our expectations is often the reason these other problems develop. This is a chapter from my latest book, "Anxiety, Depression & Helplessness: Keys to Break Free". 2:40" Definitio...

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