The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen

Episode 90 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast. What happens when you step away from social media and make space for what really matters? In this episode, I share why did a 31 Day Reset — including taking a break from social media — and how I’m refocusing my time, energy, habits, and priorities for the new year. I also talk about the future of this podcast, lessons from a busy season l...

Nathan Keane, owner of Good Wolf Priobiotic Soda is my guest for episode 89. Nathan is generously offering a discount to The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast listeners to try Good Wolf products: https://drinkgoodwolf.com/discount/COURAGE30 In this conversation, Nathan shares his journey from moving to Oregon with his wife to starting Good Wolf Probiotic Soda. He discusses the challenges he...

My guest for Episode 88 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseing Podcast is Stephen Black. Stephen is a LMHCA at Fir Crest Behavioral Health in Vancouver, WA. He has a Masters in Clinical Counseling with a specialty in Child and Youth Development from Western Seminary. He specializes in working with teens. We also attend church together. More info on Stephen: https://www.fircrestbh.com/who-we-are/st...

Something a little different: this episode is an overview of Blackbelt Parenting, an unpublished book I wrote about principles from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts and how they can be applied to relationships and parenting. I sent the manuscript to Google Notebook LM and it created this episode. "These excerpts explore parenting through the lens of martial arts principles, drawing...

Zach Tidwell is a completely blind Marine Corps veteran and suicide survivor sharing his story in hopes of saving lives and getting our society to have the tougher conversations we tend to avoid. After serving honorably as a machine gunner for four years, Zach reached the point where he didn’t want to be alive anymore. Everything looked fine from the outside— he was working and going to school ful...

Today, it still feels like the start of the year for me since the last few weeks of the year were busy with work and family. Here are about 10 books I recommend for individuals and couples and four podcasts I recommend. My website is: ⁠https://www.sovannpen.com/⁠ I meet with clients here: ⁠https://www.anewdaycounseling.org⁠ Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe to watch future episodes. #...

A short reflection on living with chronic pain, grief, and healing. The church service mentioned in episode: Eastside Imago Dei 12/29/24 service My website is: ⁠https://www.sovannpen.com/⁠ I meet with clients here: ⁠https://www.anewdaycounseling.org⁠ Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe to watch future episodes. #trauma #traumahealing #traumarecovery #recovery #grief #healing #therapy #c...

My guest for this episode of The Courage, Coaching and Couneling Podcast is Dr. Mark M. McNear. Mark is a Licensed Psychotherapist who has over thirty years of experience in clinical work through his private practice in New Jersey. He is a graduate of Northeastern Bible College, New York University, and Oxford Graduate School. Dr. McNear specializes in helping people who have experienced trauma in...

Johnny Yorga is a Registered Counselor Associate in Oregon and specializes in helping men with pornography addiction and relationship issues through Telehealth counseling from a Christian perspective. With master’s degrees from Multnomah Biblical Seminary and Western Seminary, Johnny brings a unique blend of theological insight and psychological expertise to his practice. His passion is to help in...

David Zailer is the Founder of Operation Integrity, www.operationintegrity.org , a Christ-centered organization that helps men and women face the reality of addiction and transform their lives. He is also Faculty with The Leadership Institute, www.spiritualleadership.com , mentoring Christian leaders and championing Christ-centered recovery internationally. Death of a Salesman is his latest book:...

Six months since the last episode! I'm still alive! Been a busy year with family and BJJ. I've been training and coaching more Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since earning my black belt in Jan after 23 years. I also started the Sovann Pen BJJ YouTube channel and The Uncle Wristlock Podcast. And we added two grandkids in the last eight months. This podcast is to encourage you and your family at the st...

Jake Doberenz is a certified polymath, identifying as a writer, teacher, minister, coach, and creative thinker. Jake founded Theophany Media, a Christian entertainment and education company exploring the intersection of Christ and creativity. He holds two degrees from Oklahoma Christian University: a Master's of Theological Studies and a Bachelor’s in Bible with a minor in Communication Studie...

This episode looks at the painful cycle of blame and criticism and how it destroys connection in marriage and relationships. It also briefly touches on the Four pillars of Secure Attachment: Secure, Safe, Soothed, Seen. You can watch this episode and others on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@sovannpen

Payton Lothman is my guest for episode 76. She is going on an 11 month adventure this year. Here's her bio: "Hello! I am a woman with a heart after God, His people & the radical life of sharing His love story with the world. I was raised in Central California & currently reside in my hometown, Portland, Oregon. Though I miss the beach & warm weather, the captivating beauty of...

Mark Pollock is my guest for episodes 75 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast. You can listen to Part 1 of the interview here. You can watch Part 1 here. Mark Pollock is a retired Mental Health Therapist and Pastor recently transitioning from Oregon to South Carolina where he lives with his wife Robyn and near his two sons and their families. His primary areas of experience have centere...

Mark Pollock is my guest for episodes 74 and 75 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast. Mark Pollock is a retired Mental Health Therapist and Pastor recently transitioning from Oregon to South Carolina where he lives with his wife Robyn and near his two sons and their families. His primary areas of experience have centered around the support of at-risk youth and helping the local church g...

Sarah L. Sanderson is a writer, speaker, and teacher who believes in the life-giving freedom found in radical honesty. Her work has appeared at  PBS NewsHour ,  Blackpast ,  Christianity Today ,  Fathom ,  The Unmooring ,  Christ and Pop Culture ,  The Other Journal ,  Motherly ,  Relief ,  Stark and Main, and Brain, Child,  among others .  She is also a monthly contributor to Three-Fifths. She st...

My guest is Jake Anderson. "I’m a singer-songwriter, DJ, and fitness fanatic based out of Redding, CA. I’ve spent the latter part of my 20’s and early 30’s working on emotional health and stabilizing my life. I like to tell my story through the songs I write and I enjoy seeing people connect with them. In my free time, I enjoy movies, reading, and hanging with my friends." You can watch...

Summer Krause is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor III and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who began using Seeking Safety in 2005 at a residential treatment center for youth and continues to use the model in her Portland, Oregon counseling practice. Summer is married with two children. She was inspired to enter the counseling field after volunteering as...

My special guest for this episode is my daughter Grace! We had a lot of fun preparing to do this episode. I'm trying to convince her to do more. (We talked about doing a separate podcast about learning psychology and ministry. ) Grace grew up in Portland. She is getting ready to go to college in Seattle in two weeks so it is really meaningful to spend time with her. Of course, I think she is a...

My guest is Danielle Bernock. "Danielle Bernock is a multiple childhood trauma survivor who turned her pain into purpose as an international, award-winning author, dynamic speaker, host of Victorious Souls Podcast, trauma-informed self-love coach, and founder of 4F Media.   For years Danielle has been helping men, women, and organizations EMERGE with a clear vision of their value, TAKE owners...

My guest is Arthur Boers. As well as walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain and the Bruce Trail in Ontario, Arthur pastored in urban, suburban, rural, and inner city settings in Ontario and the Midwest. He also taught at several seminaries. A priest in the Anglican Church of Canada, he is a Benedictine oblate.  In the last thirty years, he authored or edited a dozen books addressing the intersect...

Episode 66 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is with Terry Weaver, a business coach, author, podcaster, and speaker. "Terry is a speaker, author, and ideapreneur who has invested his life in others to giving them the tools to live life alive; whether through helping others see their dreams become reality, traveling around the world challenging young leaders to change the world,...

Episode 66 - my guest is Janyne McConnaughey. Janyne McConnaughey, PhD is a nationally known trauma-informed author and speaker. Her fourth book, Trauma in the Pews: The Impact on Faith and Spiritual Practices, draws from her thirty-three-year career training teachers and ministry leaders at colleges and universities as well as her life-long involvement in church ministry. She holds a PhD in Educa...

Episode 65 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is a continuation of the last episode where I talked about three challenges to marriage - distance, disconnection, and distraction.   This episode is a tool to help check in and talk about distractions like screen time, social media, smartphones, stress, etc. And how to come together to support, encourage and get on the same page abou...