Mental Health Minutes with Melissa

I'm so excited about the show today. This is definitely a show you're going to want to share with your friends! Today we will be discussing the topic of pornography, so make sure you have some headphones in so no little ears hear anything too specific. My special guest on the show today is Ted Shimer. For the past 30 years, Ted Shimer has witnessed first-hand the destruction of pornography addicti...

I'm so excited this week. I'm introducing a brand new segment on the show called " Counselor on Call." Don't worry; we will still have amazing interviews and conversations every other week, but this new segment will air on the opposite weeks. During our Counselor-On-Call time, I intend to talk about ideas that I'm noticing, things that I'm personally going through, and much more! In today's episod...

Hi, I'm Melissa Clark. I'm a professional counselor in the Dallas area with a passion for helping you overcome challenges, process painful emotions, and understand your God-given identity. Thank you so much for being here! I believe listening to this podcast will leave you feeling excited, educated, and empowered. Today, we are talking with Stacy Henegan . Stacy is a passionate pastor, speaker, au...

Is it possible to actually enjoy Winter? For many, we seem to think that slowing down and even resting is counterproductive. However, it couldn't be further from the truth. We'll talk about that and much more!  I'm so excited about the show today. My special guest on the show today is Katherine May, bestselling author, whose titles include Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Time...

I'm so excited about the show today! My special guest on the show today is Allison Fallon, bestselling author and the founder of Find Your Voice, a community that offers workshops, coaching, editing, and support for anyone who wants to write a book. She herself has written and published 13 books and counting, coached hundreds of writers—from total beginners to New York Times bestselling authors Th...

Hello Friends and welcome to Season 2 of Thrive and the Art of Living Free!  We made it through 2020 - can you believe it? I'm so excited to be starting Season 2 and we're starting with a new format!  I loved learning about what worked well last season and I'm changing up a few things for this one. I have some really exciting things in store for you plus a few surprises this season!  Today, I'm jo...

Today on the show, I am talking with Rachel Swanson.  Rachel C. Swanson is a best-selling author, national speaker, podcaster, and accredited life coach. She's passionate about refining away the barriers that are holding others back and restoring their hearts and minds back to God's truth. Married for thirteen years to her husband Jeff, they recently relocated their tribe of "Wannabe Triplets" fro...

Today we are talking with Jamie Grace.  Jamie Grace is a two-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and actress. Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, OCD, ADHD, and anxiety at a young age, Jamie actively advocates for joy, wellness, and mental health through the lens of music, film, and faith. An entertainer at heart, she regularly creates fresh content, including new music and weekly videos and e...

I'm joined today by Heather Seguin, LMFT . Heather is passionate about helping people live free from shame and be deeply connected to the people they love. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Certified Clinical Partner Specialist-Candidate and has completed training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Heather has been featured on nume...

I'm joined today by Rachael Gilbert.  Rachael is a homeschooling momma of three, business owner, marriage and family therapist, blogger, certified marketing coach, the creator of The Intentional Influencer, and the podcast host of Real Talk with Rachael . Rachael helps women find their voice and be brave enough to use it. She loves to equip women to get real, live free, and pursue their God-given...

I'm joined today by my dear friend Callie Ammons. Callie is a type 3 Enneagram life coach, podcaster, and speaker!  Four years ago, Callie went on a journey of trying to understand who she was at her core - who God made her to be. She quickly realized that her feelings of being "stuck", were not something that could be fixed by chai tea lattes. Through this process, she learned the true power of G...

I'm joined today by my dear friend Vanessa Martindale. Vanessa is a genuine and enthusiastic believer who loves Jesus, the bible, and His people. She is a Christian wife and mother, registered nurse and current Graduate Student at The Kings University pursuing a Master'sDegree as a Marriage and Family therapist.  She is also a corporate bible study leader, serves at Gateway Church as the Blending...

I'm joined today by the amazing Kat Armstrong. Kat has been emboldening women to be all-in for Jesus for twenty years as a speaker, Bible teacher, author, and podcast host. She is the author of No More Holding Back and The In-Between Place . As co-founder of The Polished Network , a nonprofit connecting and gathering working women to navigate career and explore faith, her mission is to create holy...

Today we are talking with my friend, my coach, my mentor, Alli Worthington. Alli is a wife and mom of five sons. She lives outside of Nashville in a loud, messy, testosterone-filled house with the only golden retriever who refuses to retrieve. She's also a coach who is obsessed with helping women be more successful in their careers, businesses, and entrepreneurial pursuits. She has a new book call...

I'm joined today by one of my all-time favorite people, Bob Hamp. Bob and his wife Polly (who was on Episode 4 ) are the founders of Think Differently Live Differently Counseling, Consulting, Coaching, and Connecting. Bob has been instrumental in my life, and I am excited about this interview. In our chat, Bob talks about the effect of shame on the brain. Also, He discusses how shame rewires the w...

We are starting a new series this month about shame. I love Brene Brown's definition of shame, "Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging – something we've experienced, done, or failed to do makes us unworthy of connection." Through this series, you'll hear important stories about how shame keeps us from our tr...

I'm joined today by the inspiring Janet Newberry who has helped families adopt a culture of love. Janet Newberry is an educational consultant and an unshakeable believer in the transforming power of love . Janet and her husband Doug offer a weekly LOVE IS FEARLESS podcast and support families in both an online community called John 15 Academy and in private consulting. Janet dives deep into how pa...

In this short episode, I share with you the value and importance of cultivating resiliency.  I think this is what we do with our kids. We see them struggling, especially now. We want to help ease their wrestling and struggling. But if we do this for our kids, then they won't develop the skills and strength they'll need when they step out into the world as adults. Instead, parents need to help fost...

How do I help my teen develop strong relationships? How do I handle conflict resolution with my child? What are ways to cultivate resiliency? Like many parents, these are questions I've been asking lately. I'm also hearing these questions come up in my counseling practice. If you're a parent with these kinds of questions, join me and my new friend Kari Kampak is as we continue the discussion on ki...

Is my child okay? Are they on screens too much? What will this school year look like in the midst of a pandemic? Like many other parents, these are questions I've been asking as a parent. I'm also hearing these questions in my counseling practice. Join me and my friend and colleague Michelle Nietert as we continue the discussion on kids, back to school, and resiliency. Michelle shares the powerful...

I'm joined today by the amazing Lynn Cowell. Lynn Cowell is a member of the Proverbs 31 speaker and writer teams. Lynn passionately writes for women of all ages. Her book for young girls, Brave Beauty, Finding the Fearless You has empowered over 20,000 girls to overcome confidence-defeating thoughts and stand on who Jesus says she is. Lynn dives even deeper today and talks about the struggles chil...

Hello Everyone and Welcome back! Today we are concluding a series about body image. Body Image is a component of self-esteem. Approximately 80% of U.S. women don't like how they look. Our perception of our body influences our mental health, our physical health, how we take care of ourselves, and how we relate to others. Those with a negative body image have a higher chance of developing an eating...

Welcome to Episode 22 of THRIVE and the art of living free!  Thank you so much for being here! I believe listening to this podcast will leave you feeling excited, educated, and empowered. We're in the middle of a series talking about body image. Last week, we talked with Heather Creekmore.  Today we're going to be talking with a friend, Kara Miller about children and body image. Kara is a mom to 3...

Hello Everyone and Welcome back! We're in the middle of a series talking about body image. Body Image is a component of self-esteem. Approximately 80% of U.S. women don't like how they look. Our perception of our body influences our mental health, our physical health, how we take care of ourselves, and how we relate to others. Those with a negative body image have a higher chance of developing an...

We just finished a series for the month of May about Mental Health awareness month. I hope you enjoyed the amazing interviews about Eating Disorder, Bipolar, and so much more. I'm excited to be in a new month! June. As I record this, I have no idea what the summer is going to look like. Will pools be open? Will I go on vacation? In every other summer season, many of us are concerned about being "s...