Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast

There are words we use without realizing the hurt they cause like "I have always been depressed", "no one likes me", or "I have anxiety". You will learn how to think, feel and speak empowering words for mental health freedom instead of these limiting comments. Join my mailing list:  https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/t5u2y5 Find more:  www.heidimortensonlmft.com If you are in crisis,...

 It happens every year. We are motivated to hit our New Year resolutions but by a few weeks we may have forgotten or even stop trying. Why? This episode addresses the power of real change and partnering with God through it. Join my mailing list:  https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/t5u2y5 Find more:  www.heidimortensonlmft.com If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-8...

Stretching your faith in grief and loss is possible with God. But how? Heidi interviews her best friend, Danielle Wargel, on how her faith has been stretched after losing both of her parents by the age of 32. She talks about how to be grateful, joyful, and celebrate during the holidays. Join my mailing list:  https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/t5u2y5 Find more:  www.heidimortensonlmft...

For 10 years Jared struggled with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) after serving for the Marine Corp in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He experienced numbness, adrenal fatigue, depression and anxiety, but he continued to get prayer and go after healing. Fireborn Ministries:  https://firebornministries.com/about_leadership.aspx Join my mailing list:  https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing...

Do you feel like your emotions are taking over and you can't help it?   Today's episode is going to capture this pain spot and show how Jesus can bring us freedom right where we are at in the difficulties of our emotions. Heidi teaches emotion regulation skills from DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) Skills. She teaches how we can decrease the emotional vulnerability and bring Jesus into difficu...

We can get so focused on what we see in front of our eyes that we don't have the emotional energy or heart to give an encouraging word to others. Heidi shares the behind the scenes of having a dream of writing the book The Brave Encourager. Join the mailing list: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/t5u2y5 Find more: www.heidimortensonlmft.com

Are you curious about demonic oppression and how people can be set free? Steve and Risa Dominquez share how they have created a heavenly atmosphere in their home and how they invite people into experience "freedom sessions".

If you find yourself exhausted you could be carrying extra emotional baggage that God doesn't intend for you to carry. Heidi shares revelation from a dream she had and some of the reasons why we can't access the true power God intends through stillness.   

One of the big hooks that keeps Christians from talking about mental health is understanding and having authority over our own shame. In this episode, you will learn the difference between shame, guilt, humiliation, and embarrassment, and learn shame resilience skills.

Luke Askew is from the UK did not know God and as a teen struggled with suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, depression, and anxiety. He shares the unique way God taught him to know Jesus through a name of a person and an angel at a shoe store.

We hear it often that we need to be real, be vulnerable and be authentic but then we feel like we mess it up. In this episode Heidi will break down the myths of vulnerability and share how the power of the gospel opens up the doors for us to truly be vulnerable.

Are you a teen?! This episode is for you! Heidi talks directly to teens and talks to them about they can stand out amongst their peers. She gives tips on how they can be a leader in today's world with so many mental health struggles. If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org . You are loved!

Dr. MB Busch had a 30-year battle with alcohol, drugs and bulimia. In this powerful episode she shares how she was set free from truly understanding the love of Father God and hearing the Word of God. If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org . You are loved!

The big emotions of teens can often control households and it can be exhausting. In this episode, Heidi shares some common issues she sees with parents and teens and 10 ways to bring healthy Godly connection.  If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org . You are loved!

Do you ever experience tears and have no idea why? It could be that God is encountering you and wanting to change something in you for His glory. We can be judgmental or weary about "encounters" with the Lord until we actually have one ourself. In this episode Heidi leads you into an awareness of her journey with judging encounters, shares some of hers and leads you into how you can experience the...

Abby found God in the middle of being raped. You may ask how this could happen? God can take any trauma and turn it into freedom in Christ for your life. Hear how Abby went from a divorced home, trauma, drug addiction and rebellion to non-judgmental lover of all people because of God's love for her.

We often prophecy depression over our life without even realizing it with the words that we speak our feelings. This episode goes deep into the pain of depression and how Jesus sees us. There is personal stories shared along with ministry and prayer.  If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org . You are lov...

This episode dives deep into our thought life and how we can get unstuck from lies that seem to take root in our life. There are times when we KNOW what God says about us but we don't "feel" it and our "experiences" seem to tell us a different story than what God says. This episode includes ministry and activities with the Lord you can do on your own outside this show. If you are in crisis, help i...

Yvonne shares her 10-year battle with severe Depression, PTSD, Post-Partum and Bipolar. She shares how she advocated for healing mentally and was able to get off medication with support of a psychiatrist and counselor after knowing she was healed. If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org . You are loved!

We want to know the keys to have God drive our life instead of anxiety. This episode dives into what anxiety is, how you can have authority over it, and how you can experience the Shalom peace of God instead of anxiety.

So, what's trust got to do with mental health is a lot because it impacts our confidence in God and our loved ones. When we get hurt, we can put up walls and keep ourselves from letting God and others in. This episode goes over the elements of trust from Brené Brown's research.

Denise Reed was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, an alcoholic and drug addict. She was homeless and living a destructive life but found Jesus and is now free. This episode is full of Denise's raw and honest testimony, prayer and ministry. Find more: www.heidimortensonlmft.com When you download the Charisma Plus App, you help support this show >>   https://play.char...

When our feelings don't line up with what the Bible says, we can question if Jesus actually cares about our mental health. This episode dives into God's true desire for us mentally and emotionally.   Find more: www.heidimortensonlmft.com When you download the Charisma Plus App, you help support this show >>   https://play.charismaplusapp.com/subscribe?code=HeidiM When you purchase books from Chari...

Strong Tower Mental Health is an authentic and encouraging podcast hosted by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Heidi Mortenson. Get ready for heaven to be unlocked in your soul with real life stories, skills, and amazing guests who will inspire you.  Topics on this podcast include vulnerability, authenticity, how to have difficult conversations, keeping healthy boundaries with others, marria...