The Problem With Perfect

Anxiety and self-doubt are so often the roadblocks standing between the life we want and the life we have.  Tiffany Borst has been a psychotherapist for over 25 years and has dedicated her entire career to helping people overcome these hurdles. Meanwhile, she continued to battle them herself - which led her to discover the power of yoga and meditation in combination with talk therapy.  Today, Tiff...

We've spent the last three years on this podcast discussing all the ways that perfection isn't possible. But then there's that one day that is perfect - the day when everything goes just as planned and it's just the way you've always dreamed it would be.  As we welcome Rachel back to the show for this special episode, she tells us all about how her recent wedding day was p...

We all have choices about how we think and interact with those around us. In John 8, Jesus shows us how he responds to an adulterous woman who is brought before him by the religious leaders of the day. He says to them in verse 7,  "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone."  Notice Jesus didn't judge her- although being holy and righteous, he surely could have. Jesus didn&apos...

“Change, of any sort, requires courage.”  -Mary Anne Radmacher Today, we’re going to be discussing change. When faced with change, how do we respond? What gets us through the transition? Who or what can we turn to when change is unexpected and unwelcome? What about changes for the good? Even those can be difficult to navigate. During this episode, Robin discusses a few changes she recently experie...

As our What to Know Before They Go: Back To School series comes to an end, there's one more tough subject we have to tackle - teen suicide. It's hard to imagine that a back-to-school series focused on how to support the teens in our lives has to include this topic. But the reality is clear. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people aged 15 to 24 in the U.S. Nearly 20 perc...

On this week’s episode of What To Know Before They Go, the Back To School series, we will be discussing the sensitive topics of adolescent and teen anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and other mental health issues. With school starting, we are hoping these discussions will assist parents, physicians, counselors, coaches, and communities in addressing the mental health needs of our teens and adole...

Have you ever wondered what teenagers are thinking? On this week’s episode of What To Know Before They Go – the Back To School series, we have the pleasure of interviewing three impressive students and hearing their suggestions for enhancing their educational experience. Their recommendations are for parents, teachers, and counselors who interact with students. In addition, they offer their respon...

As the beginning of another school year quickly approaches, our latest series, What To Know Before They Go: How To Support Our Youth will address issues related to academics, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, and suicide - issues that plague an alarming number of teenagers. Each week we will interview experts in these areas to gain insight into these issues and to learn how to best support t...

As the beginning of another school year quickly approaches, our latest series, What To Know Before They Go: How To Support Our Youth will address issues related to academics, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, and suicide - issues that plague an alarming number of teenagers. Each week we will interview experts in these areas to gain insight about these issues and to learn how to best support...

Finding joy in the midst of sadness, depression, grief, or just the everyday trials and tribulations of life can be hard. Remembering what delights you, brings a smile, or lifts your spirits can be difficult when life gets in the way.  This week we are reflecting on a few of our favorite things, because sometimes, when we want more joy in our life, we have to dig deep and rekindle our love for thi...

A wise friend once said that getting older isn't for sissies. Boy, was she right! Our culture tells us to do everything we can to slow down or diminish the process of aging. In the process, there are often conversations that go unsaid and emotions that go unprocessed.  We pride ourselves on educating our daughters about womanhood and supporting young mothers. But who is educating and supporti...

Jamie Hoos appeared to be a superwoman to the world. She dedicated herself to raising her five children with her husband, leading the women's ministry at her church, and managing a side job. Additionally, she had her own teaching ministry. But inwardly, Jamie had never felt weaker. Battling an undiagnosed autoimmune disease and the normal aging process, Jamie began to find her life overwhelmi...

It's been a big week for birthdays. First, Denise had one now so does America. Ever wonder why we celebrate the birth of our country with fireworks? Or ever consider where all the fireworks are made? Or how they are made? Join us for this episode full of surprising facts about the Fourth of July holiday - created to help you enjoy this time of reflection, refreshment, and relaxation. Show Not...

No one gets married planning for it to fail, especially when you marry a pastor. But that's precisely what happened to Brandi Wilson after 20 years of marriage, two church plants, and three sons.  Brandi Wilson’s new book, Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends ( released by Bethany House on July 11, 2023), recounts how she confronted grief and heartache head-on a...

Less is more. Or is it? Americans are seemingly convinced that our stuff makes us happy so we’re constantly working to accumulate more of it. Then before we know it, our stuff controls our life and we’re struggling to find a way to pay for it and the time to maintain it.  What if there’s another, better way? A way where we buy and keep only what we need; a way that our accumulation of stuff reflec...

Jesus said, “in this world you will have trouble.” Yet many of us feel like we should be strong enough to face these troubles without the help of others, specifically counselors.  For others, we may have counseled with a pastor or confided in a friend. Still others have found a counselor only to have had a negative experience.  Join us for this episode as we unpack all of this with LPC Lauren Eisl...

What if we told you that you could extend your life by doing this one thing and it didn’t have anything to do with what you ate or how much you exercised? Join us for this episode and we will do just that- as we unpack the benefits of… reading! AND we want your input as we launch our inaugural book club! Please email us with any suggestions on how you’d most enjoy being a part of this book club de...

Daniel Burke-Aguero has made a living helping people succeed. As a seasoned sales veteran and coach, Daniel began to consider why accomplishment alone doesn't always make people happy. He began asking questions about what true success looks like, and how can he help people find it.  On this week's episode, Daniel shares these insights and in doing so, gives us a deeper look into his bran...

Acupuncture has been shown to be an effective therapy for everything from chronic pain and irritable bowel syndrome to infertility and anxiety. In fact, according to the National Institute of Health, it's been studied for at least 50 health problems. It is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is growing in popularity as Americans search for alternative treatments to complement Weste...

It's hard to know where you're going if you don't know where you're at.  In a world where we rush from thing to thing, introspection doesn't come naturally. Yet if we don't periodically pause and examine our conscious thoughts and feelings, how do we know what has meaning and satisfies our soul? Join us for this episode as we discuss the value of introspection and off...

As Mother’s Day approaches, we are reminded of the many female role models who have shared their unconditional love, wisdom, and support. Our guests today recall their mothers and the pearls of wisdom and mom-isms they bestowed. They will also be offering sage advice to other moms and mothers-to-be. We honor and bless all the mothers, wherever they may be. If you miss your mom, please know we are...

Our minds are constantly filling in the gaps. Did you know that our brain processes what it knows and constructs realities to complete the unknowns? These realities and the perceived threat accompanying them help us decide our disposition to the situation.  For example, your boss sends an email asking for a face-to-face meeting about your recent performance. How do you feel about the meeting? Nerv...

When we started planning for Season 5 of The Problem With Perfect, we identified topics we wanted to explore in depth- topics that were too big and too important not to give them the airtime they deserve. Thats why we dedicated the month of April to the critical end of life issues we all face at some point in our lives, either personally or on behalf of a loved one. Welcome to the fourth episode o...

As our Baby Boomers continue to age, many of us are faced with assisting them when they can no longer live alone. But eventually, we too will face these same difficult transitions and the decisions that prompt them.  To help with these moves, this episode is dedicated to understanding the options available when living alone at home is no longer safe or feasible. The third in our four-part series c...

When was the last time you wrote a love letter to your family, telling them about the life lessons you've learned that you'd like to pass on?  When was the last time you shared your values? Your memories? The things that you don't want your family to forget, even after you're gone? Welcome to the second episode of our four-part series that we're calling What to Know Before...