Rooted & Real With Keenan

The conversation with Matt Rai covers the journey of his life, the importance of being present, mindfulness, values alignment, the paradox of looking back and forward, success, the similarities between life coaching and therapy, the mental health crisis in Australia, and the importance of community and trust. The conversation covers the importance of community and culture, the concept of authentic...

The podcast episode explores the intersection of mental health and the Bible, emphasizing the trustworthiness of scripture as a foundation for emotional resilience. It delves into the authority and historical trustworthiness of the Bible, its impact on men, fathers, and couples, and provides practical exercises for integrating scripture into daily life. Takeaways Trusting the Bible for mental heal...

The conversation delves into chronic stress, intergenerational trauma, and the impact of chronic pain on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It explores holistic healing modalities, ancestral clearing, and the co-creative process of healing. The discussion emphasizes the importance of breath work, meditation, and yoga in managing chronic pain and trauma, as well as the role of spirituality...

The conversation explores the theme of freedom and the importance of protecting it in various aspects of life. It delves into the concept of ordinary decisions becoming extraordinary over time and the significance of attention, gratitude, and stewardship. The conversation also emphasizes the impact of small habits and the gradual loss of freedom. It concludes with a call to protect peace, integrit...

In this episode of Rooted and Real , Keenan sits down with David Jarvis, a former British Army physical training instructor, Invictus Games medalist, keynote speaker, and mental health resilience advocate. David shares his journey from growing up in rural Scotland to nearly two decades of military service, medical discharge, PTSD, chronic injuries, and a life-threatening type 1 diabetes diagnosis...

The podcast delves into the intersection of mental health, faith, and meaning, emphasizing the importance of purpose and identity in the journey of healing. It explores the deeper layers of coping skills, the complexity of mental health, and the integration of faith in mental health practices. Takeaways Coping skills are important, but they are not the whole story. Identity in Christ is foundation...

In this episode of Rooted and Real , Keenan sits down with Renée Ambarees, creator of Yoga for Face, international bestselling author, mentor, and host of Back to Paradise . Renée shares her story of loss, reinvention, body reconnection, and learning to rebuild from the inside out after a powerful mirror moment forced her to ask, “What is my body trying to tell me?” Together, they explore self-lov...

The episode explores the concept of capacity limits and the impact they have on mental health and well-being. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and honoring one's capacity, addressing overload, and seeking rest and recovery. Takeaways Recognize and honor your actual capacity Overload is not weakness, it's a sign of a depleted system Book Recommendations https://amzn.to/3RPALUS

In this episode, Keenan sits down with Monica Walton, founder of Monica Walton Quantum Healing, for an open and curious conversation about trauma, emotional healing, hypnosis, past life regression, spirituality, and the importance of compassion. Monica shares her perspective on quantum healing, working with people who have difficult or unusual experiences like alien encounters , and why finding so...

We explore trauma and somatic healing, emphasizing the role of the body in trauma recovery, compassionate recovery, grounding and truth, survival responses, caution with online trauma content, the gospel's role in trauma recovery, practical tools for feeling unsafe, progress and faithful steps in healing, and an upcoming conversation with Monica Waltzon on quantum healing, trauma, and the search f...

The conversation delves into the speaker's early childhood experiences, the impact of divorce and transition, adolescence and career aspirations, and the importance of parenting and child development. It highlights the significance of social-emotional development in children and the lasting impact of childhood experiences on adult perspectives. The conversation covers the importance of consistency...

The conversation delves into the dangers of comparison, its impact on faithfulness, practical tools for overcoming comparison, the three-day comparison reset, and the importance of embracing faithfulness in one's actual life. Key takeaways include the damaging effect of comparison on identity and the creation of false urgency. Takeaways Comparison attacks identity Comparison creates false urgency...

The conversation explores the intersection of AI and mental health, emphasizing that AI is a support tool, not a replacement for therapy. It delves into the emotional infrastructure, risks, and dangers of AI in mental health, highlighting the role of wisdom, discernment, and the spiritual and relational aspects of AI use. The privacy and discernment issues of AI are discussed, along with practical...

In this conversation, Danny Coleman Jr. shares his powerful story of pain, survival, faith, recovery, and purpose. The journey of healing and recovery is explored, along with the impact of childhood bullying and weight issues. The role of faith and understanding in recovery is also highlighted, emphasizing the transformation of pain into purpose. The conversation delves into the transformative pow...

Keenan discusses emotional regulation, anxiety, pressure, and spiritual resilience, emphasizing honesty, responsibility, and holistic healing. He shares practical tools for managing emotions and highlights the importance of community and faith in overcoming mental health challenges.

In this episode, Ryan Broughton, a school social worker and LMSW, shares his personal journey through anxiety, panic disorder, and his path into mental health. He discusses the impact of childhood experiences, the importance of therapy, and the evolving nature of bullying in the age of social media. In this heartfelt interview, Ryan Broughton LMSW shares his journey as a special education social w...

Keenan discusses OCD, emphasizing that it's more than just being organized. He explains the nature of intrusive thoughts, the cycle of compulsions, and how treatment like ERP can help rewire the brain to tolerate uncertainty. The talk also explores the spiritual and cultural aspects of OCD, highlighting that recovery involves changing our relationship with fear and uncertainty.

Quiet burnout is becoming one of the biggest mental health struggles people quietly carry. In this episode of Rooted & Real, Keenan Crowley breaks down the hidden signs of burnout, emotional exhaustion, high-functioning depletion, nervous system overload, and why so many responsible adults feel emotionally numb without understanding why. This episode covers: Quiet burnout Emotional exhaustion...

Some of the most anxious people look the most put together. They are productive, responsible, reliable, and successful on the outside — but inside, they feel exhausted, tense, overwhelmed, and constantly under pressure. In this episode of Rooted & Real , Keenan Crowley, RMHCI, unpacks high-functioning anxiety : the kind of anxiety that hides behind achievement, perfectionism, overthinking, peo...

Loneliness is one of the most urgent mental health and spiritual health issues of our time. But loneliness is not just being alone. You can be surrounded by people, married, parenting, working, serving, and still feel deeply unknown. In this episode of Rooted & Real , Keenan Crowley, RMHCI, breaks down the crisis of connection from a clinical and Christian counseling perspective. We look at ho...

In this episode of Rooted & Real , Keenan Crowley, RMHCI, breaks down the top 10 mental health trends shaping 2026—from loneliness and high-functioning anxiety to burnout, OCD recovery, emotional dysregulation, trauma, and the growing search for meaning. This is a practical, faith-integrated conversation about what people are really struggling with right now—and what actually helps.

Discover practical strategies for men to challenge limiting beliefs, break free from negative self-talk, and reframe weaknesses into opportunities for growth. Learn cognitive reframing techniques including the "catch, check, change" method to transform your mindset.

A powerful testimony about hitting rock bottom through arrest and discovering that surrender—not control—is the path to redemption and meaningful life.

A heartfelt pilot episode introducing a mental health counselor's mission to facilitate intelligent, respectful conversations that bridge ideological divides and help people grow.

I share my journey balancing grad school, raising two daughters, finding my church home, and building a thriving mental health counseling private practice while learning to trust in faith.