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

This video podcast looks at chronic guilt, religious perfectionism, attachment, and difficulty feeling close to God. This episode also looks at the family environments and churches that influence a harsh view of God that is not balanced with the grace that invites us to draw close to God (Hebrews 4:15-16). I explain the difference between obedience, legalism (or striving), and grace. This is a cha...

This video podcast looks at a definition of perfectionism, how it develops in people, what keeps it going, and how it is rewarded. This episode also looks at the ideal family environment that supports healthy personality development. This is a chapter from my latest book: Anxiety, Depression & Helplessness: Keys to Break Free. 3:20" Quiz 5:20" Definition 7:00" How does it develop? 8:50" The id...

Recently, I was a guest on a podcast with Tom Molyneux. In this interview, we discuss 4:00" The Impact of Trauma and subsequent addictive tendencies 4:45" Self-Talk, Abuse, Rejection, and Self-Rejection 11:00" Expanding Your Coping Skills ✅ Important Links: 👉 Website: https://www.drtonicooper.com/ 👉 FREE eBook https://www.drtonicooper.com/1524-2/ 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V ✅ St...

In this video podcast I talk about 2:13" Types of Journals 4:40" Goals and Setting Goals 5:55" Using a Journal for Psychological Change ✅ Important Links: 👉 Website: https://www.drtonicooper.com/ 👉 FREE eBook https://www.drtonicooper.com/1524-2/ 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V ✅ Stay Connected With Me: 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonicooper777/ 👉 Facebook: https://www.f...

When we understand who God is, and the way that He wants to connect with us, then we will have greater POWER and PEACE in our daily lives. 2:34" Understanding Who God says HE Is 4:30" Names of God help us understand God better 6:50" God has affection for us 8:15" What you may not know about Jesus 11:10" PRAYER to become a child of God Here are some links to videos that can help you draw more from...

Merry Christmas! In this video podcast I talk about 5:00" Why people get stuck in expectations that don't work 7:25" Holidays and expectations 9:00" Adjusting expectations 11:40" Grieving the old expectations 12:20" Boundaries and communication issues 14:30" Spiritual principles to come into a place of peace To request your FREE eBook on "Understanding Your Dreams", here is the link https://www.dr...

In this podcast, we discuss EXPLICIT concerns about sexual behavior and problems with porn. Be advised that this is adult content. Here is the link to find the website for my guest, Tom Molyneux, where you can find his podcast and his course to quit porn https://www.thomasmolyneux.com/services-7 Check out my latest book "Anxiety, Depression & Helplessness." Get your copy here! https://www.amaz...

This week starts a new series on "Sharpening Your Coping Skills." Today I explain "Why Do I Procrastinate?": reasons people procrastinate, practical strategies to change, and spiritual power for improving your motivation. This is a chapter from my new book "Anxiety, Depression & Helplessness." Get your copy here! https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Depression-Helplessness-Keys-Break/dp/B0CKHD3NVJ?r...

This video podcast looks at the 4 principles to help you determine if the amount/type of control is out of balance. I also give tips and strategies for how to communicate and examine a response to an unhealthy, controlling environment. This is a chapter from my new book "Anxiety, Depression & Helplessness." To get a copy of my new book on "Anxiety, Depression & Helplessness" follow this li...

Here is an interview I did a while back on how to manage holiday visits and boundaries. 🧳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/antoinett...

This video podcast looks at the 4 approaches to control and tips to find more balance in your style. This is a chapter from my new book "Anxiety, Depression & Helplessness." To get a copy of my new book on "Anxiety, Depression & Helplessness" follow this link https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Depression-Helplessness-Keys-Break/dp/B0CKHD3NVJ?ref_=ast_author_dp 🧳Leave me a message about the ba...

This video podcast looks at how people get stuck in one way of doing relationships. I also include a QUIZ on boundaries! 🧳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://podcaste...

This episode looks at the impact that chronic stress, abuse, or trauma has on boundaries. I talk about toxic rules that people live by, guilt, and passivity. The last part of the podcast explains 5 steps to move past a passive style of living. To get a copy of my new book on "Anxiety, Depression & Helplessness" follow this link https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Depression-Helplessness-Keys-Break/...

This is an interview I did with news anchor, Jeanne Destro. We discuss "Understanding Your Dreams." Follow the link to request a copy. 🧳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: ht...

This episode includes another QUIZ on boundaries, looks at why people feel guilty when they adjust their boundaries, and tips for setting boundaries WITHOUT confrontation. If you do not feel safe in your relationship, it may not be wise to use these steps. This is not a substitute for medication or counseling. The Domestic Violence Abuse Hotline website is https://www.thehotline.org/ 🧳Leave me a...

A strong sense of value and worth helps us manage stress and protect ourselves from Narcissistic individuals. This episode helps you understand how much value God sees in You! 🧳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: htt...

This episode is an excerpt from an interview that I did with Shayna Rattler for her podcast, A God Shift. We talk about helplessness and how to move past loss, grief, and discouragement. 🧳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 👉 W...

One of the ways we protect ourselves from narcissism (and stress) is to have a healthy sense of self-confidence. This episode explains 3 components of confidence and 3 strategies to build your self-esteem. This is taken from a chapter in my latest book. Follow the link to find my books on Amazon. 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithoutBaggage ✅ Im...

Being able to lean into the Goodness of God is one way we protect ourselves from stress and from Narcissism. Today I talk about how to practice the GODDNESS of God to deepen your faith, peace, and connection to Him. 🧳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...

Being able to lean into the Holy Spirit is one way we protect ourselves from Narcissism. Today I talk about how to practice the presence of God to deepen your faith, discernment, and connection. 🧳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/48x5...

In Part 2 of the video podcast on How Does God Speak, we look at how He can use dreams to encourage, direct, and caution us. 🧳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://podc...

This episode looks at different ways that God speaks to us when we are awake. It also looks at 3 ways we can prepare our hearts to position ourselves to hear Him. Being able to sense God's leading is one of the ways that we protect ourselves from Narcissism. 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithoutBaggage ✅ Important Links: 👉 Audio Books on Amazon...

Continuing the series on Understanding Narcissism, this episode looks at one of the three ways to protect yourself: your supernatural connection in the Holy Spirit. 🧳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.dr...

This episode looks at how a culture becomes narcissistic and how that, in turn, impacts each individual. We look at how our connection to Jesus Christ helps us overcome in a narcissistic society by: strengthening our sense of self, developing firm boundaries, and receiving peace from the Holy Spirit. 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithoutBaggage...

I explain the overlap of personality, pride, and spirituality which is another aspect in understanding Narcissism. I am still learning how to get sound + video. Please forgive me! I am figuring this out little by little, so thank you for your patience (and prayers). 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithoutBaggage ✅ Important Links: 👉 Audio Books o...