Soul Care for Therapists

Have you tried breathwork before? How can breathwork be used to deepen the relationship you have with your faith? Can you calm your body to activate and broaden the boundaries of your mind? In this podcast episode, I speak with Dana Bolt Barber about how you can incorporate breathwork into you life in order to deconstruct your faith, and find your inner peace. Thanks for listening! I'd love to con...

Why must you face your goliaths? How do you regain contact with the world after a tragedy? Can you find your rhythm again after times of trouble? In this podcast episode, I speak with Dr. Eli Jones about how to get your rhythm back after a tragedy. We discuss why it's important to face difficulty in your life, and how to find stability during troubled times. Thanks for listening! I'd love to conne...

What does your relationship with your body look like during periods of stress? How can you improve your communication with your body? Do you feel pressured to say "yes" to everyone when you know that you need to say "no"? In this podcast episode, I speak about how to befriend your body when you have a chronic illness with Lyndsey Medford. We discuss the importance of slowing down and listening to...

Have you experienced burnout as a therapist? Is burnout inevitable if you work or live in an unsustainable environment? How can therapists heal their compassion fatigue and burnout? In this podcast episode, Laura Brassie and I take a deeper look at burnout for therapists and healthcare professionals. We discuss the lifestyle decisions that can contribute to burnout, as well as ways to curb it. Tha...

Are you a therapist who needs time and space to reconnect to yourself, your creativity, and to God? Do you seek communal space that is welcoming and healing with other like-minded therapists? How does spending time being quiet reawaken your creativity and intuition? In this podcast episode, I speak with attendees from the Soul Care for Therapists Retreat. We reflect about the value of taking time...

What does your faith journey look like? Do you feel the desire to ask difficult questions to test and deepen your faith? How can deconstruction lead to rebuilding your faith and relationship with God in a healthier way? In this episode, I interview Dr. Nate Page about his experience of questioning his faith. We discuss the value of faith deconstruction to strengthen your faith and how questioning...

Does group work bring spirituality into therapy? How is group work a type of experiential healing? Are there groups that are more embodied and less cerebral? In this episode, I interview Carrie Haynes about how group work can be integrated into therapy. We discuss the value of shared experience and community, as well as the benefits of being involved in different kinds of groups. Thanks for listen...

What will 2022 bring to the Faith Fringes Podcast? What do your spiritual formation practices look like? How do you practice soul care? In this episode, I discuss my goals and desires for the 2022 Faith Fringes podcast. I aim to develop and explore soul care practices as well as the ways in which we engage with our spirituality. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram ...

As I reflect back on the last few months of doing this podcast, I wanted to take some time today to let you know what I've learned since starting this podcast, look at the most listened to episodes, and also make mention of the episodes that impacted me the most. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram  @faithfringes  and Facebook . Sign up for my free Spiritual Reflec...

How do you find meaning in the world? Why is it important to immerse yourself in these moments of stillness and nature's beauty? How can you find healing on the trails? In this podcast episode, I speak with Hunter Teets about finding spiritual stillness in nature. We talk about how you can use hiking to bond with your family, and how nature and the divine can bring about a spiritual transformation...

Is there a distinction between someone's devotion to Jesus and their relationship to the Church? How can imaginative prayer bring you transformation? Is it possible to integrate spiritual direction into traditional therapy? In this podcast episode, I speak with Emily Bauerle about how you can continue your spiritual journey outside of the church. We discuss how to put your relationship with God fi...

Can you find soul care in a community? How does a daily spiritual practice support you? Is slowing down a spiritual practice? In this podcast episode, I speak with Gordon Brewer about spiritual formation, community belonging, and soul care. We talk about how you can build routines to grow stillness within yourself, and how to be present in the moment.  Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect wit...

What benefits does soul care provide for moms? How do you integrate soul care into your life as a mother? How does soul care support you while you support your family? In this podcast episode, I speak about how moms can find stability and structure in a family environment. I discuss how soul care allows mothers to achieve a deeper connection with themselves, their faith, and their loved ones. Than...

Do you feel like an impostor? Are you struggling with vulnerability in the therapy room? How can you create a safe space for soul care? In this podcast, I speak with Jane Carter about soul care for therapists.  We discuss how you can open yourself up to your clients, manage your vulnerability by establishing boundaries, and develop a positive outlook both inside and outside of the therapy room. Th...

As a therapist, how do you maintain your inner well-being amongst the issues of your clients? How can soul care be beneficial to you as a therapist? What are your tell-tale signs of needing fulfillment? In this podcast, I discuss the differences between soul care and self-care, and why you need both in your life. I reveal the importance of soul care for therapists; for connecting with themselves,...

What is the difference between soul care and self-care? How can soul care enrich your relationship with God? What brings you full body and spiritual renewal and refreshment? In this podcast, I begin a four-part series on Soul Care. I discuss what Soul Care is and how it can better your relationship with God. I also consider how it can be a tool for spiritual and mental renewal.  Thanks for listeni...

How can struggle in life help you discern what is truly important to you? How does struggle strengthen you when you open to it? What are your priorities attached to? In this podcast, I interview Cherlyn Decker about how to find meaning in times of difficulty. Cherlyn offers her advice on getting to know yourself better through struggle, and how to turn difficulty into a strength. Thanks for listen...

What is the hidden power behind unanswered prayers? How can your community help you grow as a person? Where do you connect to God? In this podcast, I interview Nessa Smith about faith journeys. We discuss unanswered prayers, how to find support in your community, and finding God in a crisis.  Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram  @faithfringes  and Facebook . Sign u...

Could you commit to following your curiosity to deepen your relationship with God? How is deconstruction more like a journey than a crisis? Is it possible to hold a space for someone else's deconstruction and reconstruction of faith? In this podcast, I interview Erin Moon about the challenges and rewards of deconstructing your faith. We consider how it affects you personally, and how you can suppo...

Do you feel overwhelmed by the busyness of your week? Would you consider implementing a four-day workweek? What are the benefits of making Thursday your new Friday? In this podcast, I interview Joe Sanok about his revolutionary new book Thursday is the New Friday. We discuss the origins of the workweek, and how you can free up your time. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on I...

How can a time of rest bring revelations? Can slowing down bring the most growth? What happens in the space where our strengths meet our weaknesses? In this podcast, I reflect on my experience with Covid; how it brought me closer to God, my community, and myself. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram  @faithfringes  and Facebook . Sign up for my free Spiritual Reflec...

Is God still good when bad things happen? How does one wrestle through faith when crises arise in life? What can you do to bring truly positive change into the world? In this podcast, Lathan and I confront the difficult questions about what happens to faith when things go wrong. We discuss how to retain faith when others have doubts, and how to help those around you. Thanks for listening! I'd love...

Can you bring the Holy Spirit into the session? How can therapists find their spiritual healing? Can you remove the therapist and let someone you trust guide you in spiritual conversation? In this reverse podcast episode, I am interviewed by Whitney Owens about engaging your spiritual journey as a therapist. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @faithfringes and Fac...

What are the tenets of spiritual companionship? How does one create a true community? Do we find God in our relationships? In this podcast, Dawn Gabriel speaks with Kent Denlinger about spiritual companionship. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @faithfringes and Facebook . Sign up for my free Spiritual Reflections Course SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here WEBSI...

Have you experienced religious trauma? Can you move from the cognitive approach to a more embodied approach to spirituality? In this podcast, I speak with Casey Bain, LPC , about reconnecting with your spirituality after experiencing religious trauma. Casey is a Licensed Professional Counselor working out of Denver, Colorado. In her work with clients, she specializes in working with issues such as...