This Side of the Couch

In this episode, Audra Dahl and Ashley Coleman dig deeperinto Audra’s new book, “Into Your Hands, O Lord.” They look at the levels of surrender and how that relates to peace. If you would like a copy of the book, it is available onAmazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY6DGL2P As always, I'm super grateful for Kyle Sherman lending me his music for the intro and outro.  Look him up! He’s got a...

Join Audra Dahl, MA, LPC-S and Kristin Leathers, MA, LCMHC (https://barnabastriad.org) as Audra shares her big surprise! The project she has been working on for a year is done! And, yes, you can get it on Amazon! Tune in and see! Spoiler alert: ⁠here is the link⁠ As always, I'm super grateful for Kyle Sherman lending me his music for the intro and outro.  Look him up! He’s got a talent that ca...

Join Audra Dahl and Jena Bennet as they discuss abiding in Jesus. It's not just waiting, it is dwelling! Shout out to Kyle Sherman for letting me use his music for the podcast! Check him out at ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsGcheNcnIjaNmY-41u-RLw ⁠ and ⁠https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kyle-sherman/279078614

This podcast is shared (with permission) by Josh Rose, Groups Life Minister at Rush Creek Church. This podcast was originally titled The Anxious Life Part 3 and it is used as a training segment for Life Group Leaders. Join Josh and Audra Dahl, LPC-S for a discussion on what is anxiety, is there such a thing as good anxiety, and how do we handle it as Christians. Shout out to Kyle Sherman for letti...

This podcast is shared (with permission) by Josh Rose, Groups Life Minister at Rush Creek Church. This podcast was originally titled The Anxious Life Part 2 and it is used as a training segment for Life Group Leaders. Join Josh, Justin Harvey, LPC, and Audra Dahl, LPC-S for a discussion on anxiety and the heart, and how to engage anxiety at the heart level, as well as practical things you can do t...

This podcast is shared (with permission) by Josh Rose, Groups Life Minister at Rush Creek Church. This podcast was originally titled The Anxious Life Part 1 and it is used as a training segment for Life Group Leaders. Join Josh and Jena Bennet, MA, LPC for a discussion on anxiety and change especially in how it relates to new Christians, being the image of God, as well as some strategies for manag...

What does the camel in the eye of the needle, the bleeding woman, and a very tired and despairing David have in common?  Join Audra Dahl, MA, LPC-S and Kristin Leathers, MA, LCMHC ( https://barnabastriad.org ) as they discuss disappointment, and even anger, with God and how to workthrough these emotions and how learning to trust God will help. I’m super grateful for Kyle Sherman lending me his mus...

Do you know the difference between making a mistake in a relationship and abuse?  If so, you aren’t alone.  Join Audra Dahl, LPC-S and Jena Bennett, LPC as they discuss mistakes, abuse, cycles, and even an ostrich makes it into the conversation.

Most Christian people understand that their view of God the Father is often greatly affected by their relationship with their earthly father.  But did you know that there are also earthly correlations to the Holy Spirit and Jesus?  Join Audra Dahl, LPC-S and Margaret Nagib, PsyD as they talk about the Father Ladder which is a powerful tool in improving your relationships with God the Father, the H...

Join Audra Dahl, LPC-S and Bob Hamp, LMFT as they discuss FREEDOM and abuse. This isn’t the freedom that is freedom from something but rather freedom to be something!  Audra has been searching for a while for a really great description of abuse.  This episode does just that and it explains how abuse works covertly so many times in relationship.   Bob Hamp is the founder of the Think Differently Co...

Join Audra Dahl and Polly Hamp as they discuss overcoming sexual abuse, the many layers of healing, the messiness of it all, and hope.  Polly is a Trauma Recovery Coach, a Licensed NLP Master Practitioner and Author. She teaches and speaks around the globe. She and her husband, Bob, founded and run the Think Differently Counseling Network and the Think Differently Academy.  She loves to help indiv...

What do thoughts, cow paths, and green skies have in common? More than you think! Join Audra Dahl, MA, LPC-S and Jena Bennett, MA, LPC as they chat about taking thoughts captive and how to do it!

You can't separate the body from emotions. So it is absolutely possible to manage or reduce emotions through body-based techniques and today's neuroscience is showing us even more behavioral techniques we can use. Join Audra Dahl, MA, LPC-S and Katy Brooks, MA, LPC Associate as they discuss these techniques and even walk you through doing a couple of them!

Have you ever wondered if feelings and emotions are the same? The answers may surprise you. Join Audra Dahl, MA, LPC-S, and Katy Brooks, MA, LPC Associate, as they discuss this topic and more.

Audra Dahl, MA, LPC-S and Ashley Coleman, MA, LPC chat about a pattern Ashley sees in her clients: they want life to be different but they are resistant to doing the things that improve life. Join us as we look at the difference between coping and dealing with an issue in addition to acknowledging abilities and healthy control in a situation to enact change. Intro and Outro music contributed by Ky...

Join Audra Dahl, MA, LPC-S and Ashley Coleman, MA, LPC as they discuss self-worth, the Performance Trap, lies, and the upside of helplessness.

Guided imagery is a POWERFUL tool not just for relaxation but for healing. Jena Bennett walks Audra Dahl and you through a guided imagery exercise called the Jesus Circle. Come with us and you just might encounter the presence of God. Music credit to Kyle Sherman "One Champion" - look him up...he is too good not to. ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/56kW2CsHzTefQW2xMWnv6I ⁠ and ⁠https://w...

Join Audra Dahl as she continues her chat with Jena Bennett about the mystery of Christ, being in the wilderness, and getting comfortable in the uncomfortable. Music credit to Kyle Sherman "One Champion" - look him up...he is too good not to. https://open.spotify.com/artist/56kW2CsHzTefQW2xMWnv6I and https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleShermanMUSIC/videos

What does finding your purpose, a rock, and a little girl praying have in common? Listen to Audra Dahl and Ashley Coleman discuss finding and living in your purpose in life.

Audra sits down on the couch with Jena Bennett, LPC and talks about identity in Christ and intimacy with God. Don't let topics like this scare you away! Curl up and learn about letting God's word pierce you, getting comfortable with mystery, and building confidence.

Join Audra Dahl, LPC-S as she explains why she is starting this podcast, "This Side of the Couch", what it will be about, and hear just a little about her.