Best Depressed Girls Guide To Life Podcasts (2024)

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Facebook Hacked! 7 Things to Do If it Happens to You 57:31

3d ago57:31

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You open Facebook one day, and changes have happened—only you didn't make them, and now your profile picture, cover photo, name, or other personal information is all different. You've been hacked and no longer have access to your digital life—ever again. On average, 1.4 billion social media accounts are hacked every month, Today's guest, Michelle V…

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From Deaf to Defying the Odds: Three Time Cancer Survivor and Her New Disability 37:52

1d ago37:52

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Three-time cancer survivor Lori Frisher shares her new disability journey, having already been living being deaf with two Cochlear implants. July was Disability Pride Month, and this thriver and second-acter at 51 has recently 'rang the bell' receiving the "all clear" on her latest bought with cancer. Since her October diagnosis, she's been on a ri…

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Girl, Get UnSTUCK with Equus Coaching 44:38

1d ago44:38

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You're burned out and stuck in life, your career, and everything; sometimes, it's hard to get unstuck. Add a little horseplay to your life. That'll help you. Today, we're talking about Equus coaching, also known as horse-assisted coaching. Our guest, Nancy McKay, knows all about it, and by that, I mean she was stuck until she herself took a journey…

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Adult ADHD and Autism Diagnosis'. We're Celebrating Our #Disabilities! 40:08

14d ago40:08

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It's #disability Pride Month, and we're celebrating our #neurodivergent brains. Both of us were diagnosed our late 40s and 50s, and it's been life-changing. There's that one friend who seems like they're never paying attention, cutting you off when you speak and sometimes moody, but you don't know why. Or the friend who seems always annoyed in cert…

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Women 40+ and Depression. We're Talking About It 41:46

1M ago41:46

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12.3% of women aged 40–59 have the highest rate of depression of any group in the United States according to the CDC. We're taking the shame out of our game! Mental health should be expressed, and #SecondActWomen licensed therapist Sarah Senst and former school principal Melanie Moreno, turned entrepreneur, talked to me about it. 1. Get the stats t…

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Job Seeking? Don't Put This on Your Resume Especially if You're 50+ 39:03

1M ago39:03

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Job Fairness Act in Colorado took effect July 1, 2024. How does it apply to job seekers over 40? What can you do to use it in your favor? Why was it needed? What #career strategies will land you the interview? So we're talking about: 1. Ageism in the Workplace stats for you to be aware, understand, and overcome 2. Pro-aging activist and former atto…

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EP 24 | Survivor Story-Nichole Henson. Abuse.Neglect.Witchcraft.Divorce.Crippling Depression. Yet GOD. 32:46

2M ago32:46

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Nichole tells her story breaking her silence about all the trauma; finds her healing finally, and works in her ministry to encourage the masses to live victoriously! While in summer custody with her dad, she was involved in occult rituals at age 7, she knew the debilitating fear of NOT telling into adulthood. Join Nichole and I today as we learn ho…

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47. Quit My Corporate Job To Travel the World For Work 42:49

2M ago42:49

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22 million employed adults (aged 18 and over) in the U.S. always work from home. But what about quitting to start a company and travel while doing it? Nadia Mitchem did exactly that, leaving her position at St. Jude to start a company, get on the road, and travel the world. She's sharing tips and more on how she did it, and you can, too. Here's her…

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Age is a Disease. Tips to Refute the Stereotypes Next Time You're Faced with AgeISM 25:58

2M ago25:58

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Your age is a disease. You're 49, and in a few months, it's your birthday. What immediately came to mind? Fear of turning 50. That's what the world says about us, too. Because you're turning 50, you're shunned from working, living, being, and doing what YOU want. You're invisible. It's AGEISM! Your age is a superpower, and your spending authority i…

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Paid Boards. How to Get on a Paid Boards 46:36

3M ago46:36

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Now more than ever, corporate boards are looking for qualified female candidates; by that, we mean paid boardships. It can be a boon to your household income, too! Michele Ashby with ACE Consulting is sharing the 'how-tos.' She's an expert at boards, teaching women everything they need to know to serve on corporate boards. Some have made a living f…

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SPEAKING. 5 Tips to Get Paid Speaking 1:03:05

3M ago1:03:05

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Are you tired of not earning anything when you speak? You can generate revenue by speaking and giving keynotes at conferences, and it's a great way to share your expertise to help others, build your reputation, and earn money. Public speaking coach and expert Mari Geaseair shares her five tips to help you get started: Have something to say Don't le…

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Job Seeking at 40+. 5 Things to Stop Doing 38:26

3M ago38:26

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Let Chelle Johnson, a talent acquisition expert and founder of Career Connectors, give you tips on what NOT to DO and do when looking for your next job. If you're over 45, finding a job, let alone getting an interview, can be incredibly daunting. The age bias that can arise if you don't follow her tips. Don't stop using AI for resumes. It's part of…

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EP 23| Survivor Story with Mark Sowersby author of Forgiving the Nightmare 29:44

3M ago29:44

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Usually our podcast hears from women who have experienced abuse at the hand of a man of God; today, we hear the story of a man of God who had to overcome sexual abuse from the age of 7. Seven. Listen to how God found Mark and not only healed him but gave him a new name: Victory. Love, Laurie Connect: FB – Victorious,anyway – Follow me! www.victorio…

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Ozempic, Mounjara and Menopause. Winning the Weightloss War 53:12

4M ago53:12

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Menopause—what's the deal? Why don't we talk about it enough, and why don't our doctors tell us what we need to know? After all, there are over 80 symptoms of menopause, yet we mostly hear about hot flashes but who knew brain fog, sleepless nights and weigh gain were some of them? Board-certified adult nurse practitioner, Kimberly Cunningham with t…

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AI Hacks for Small Business Growth 48:31

4M ago48:31

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AI. Using it not? Well, you should. It can shave precious time, leaving you space to be the CEO of your company and focus on business development, sales, and revenue. Angela Green Urbaczewski, a Fractional CMO | Revenue Optimization, AI & Marketing Automation Expert with RevOppAI who says productivity can increase by 10-30%. She shares tips on usin…

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Find the Healing From Abuse from the Man of God 10:49

4M ago10:49

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This short episode offers one tool of healing through an understanding of the imagery of water in the Bible. Close your eyes. Stand with your face toward heaven. Let the "water" cleanse your mind. Connect: 4lauriesullivan@gmail.com www.victoriousanyway.co Read to heal. Write to heal. Married by Myself: Living a Parallel Life with a Man Hiding Behin…

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6 Job Strategies Navigating the Job Search at 50+ 34:26

4M ago34:26

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Navigating the job search in our 40s, 50s, and beyond is tricky. We're often seen as 'out of date', expired, ready to retire, or better yet, lazy, unadaptable to change, and invisible after 50. Whether you've sent hundreds of resumes or you're just starting out, age may be a factor in your job search—but it doesn't have to hold you back. Take out y…

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Top Trends: Linkedin Dating, NYC Fashion Week and 40+ Models - A Must-Listen 1:02:04

4M ago1:02:04

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We're talking about three hot topics today: #1 Thing we regret in life. The NY Fashion Week Designer featured ALL 40+ models she found off the streets and Dating. Should you find them on LinkedIn? It's the hottest new dating site. I may be the only single one on the panel, but it's bound to be a good discussion! Let's get this Podcast Party jumpin'…

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5 Caregiving Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom's Stroke 1:01:06

5M ago1:01:06

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Caregiving. There's so much we don't know, and 19% of Americans are caregiving today. I'm pretty sure many didn't realize the undertaking ahead, from the paperwork and legal docs needed to decide to find mom or dad a new home to patient advocacy. There's A LOT to know, and we talk about it, giving you 5 things to get in order now. When my brother c…

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EP 21| Finding Resources for Healing from #ChurchToo Abuse 21:20

5M ago21:20

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Resources for healing exist! Today I talk about 2 that I found outside of what we offer here at www.victoriousanyway.co Connect: FB – Victorious,anyway – Follow me! www.victoriousanyway.co 4lauriesullivan@gmail.com Learn: www.victoriousanyway.co Coaching: 4 customized sessions to your pain story. [introductory price=$199] Read: Married by Myself: L…

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Women 40+ Just starting that thing? Do it. 52:32

5M ago52:32

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Amy Cosper is with Bizee, and we're talking about and giving tips on "just starting" in all things (life, business, behaviors, etc.) and why it's so hard, but we can "start" anything we wish at any age. ➡️ Embracing transformations - you can, sister. ➡️ Recognizing opportunities - they are there! ➡️ Fear/fear of failure - who cares? ➡️ Storytelling…

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EP 20| When Pornography Appears Repeatedly in the Church and “Christian” Sexual Predators Hurt Children 10:36

5M ago10:36

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I need to vent. Porn strikes again. Another teen girl is abused by her "Christian" stepdad. Barf. Connect: FB – Victorious,anyway – Follow me! www.victoriousanyway.co 4lauriesullivan@gmail.com Learn: www.victoriousanyway.co Coaching: 4 customized sessions to your pain story. [introductory price=$199] Read: Married by Myself: Living a Parallel Life …

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Big change happening. Women 40+, this is your space 1:03:59

5M ago1:03:59

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Welcome to Second Act with Barbara Brooks. Today's the launch of something special, and it's been a long time coming. For years, I've wanted to launch a YouTube channel and Podcast specifically for us women in our midlife quest looking to celebrate this time in life, share ideas, talk about the good and sometimes that ick, but always leave inspired…

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EP 19| Break the Silence on Cheating and Adultery in Christian Marriages Even When the Minister is the Adulterer 22:04

5M ago22:04

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So the minister is having an affair. . . let's talk about cheating and adultery. Sigh....the betrayal. Do you know this pain? Let's look at it and pursue healing, dear one. Love, Laurie Connect: FB – Victorious,anyway – Follow me! www.victoriousanyway.co 4lauriesullivan@gmail.com Learn: www.victoriousanyway.co Coaching: 4 customized sessions to you…

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EP 18 | The Abuse Tool of Gaslighting in Religious Trauma 45:18

6M ago45:18

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Gaslighting. Have you heard this word? Join me in an explanation of gaslighting: my experience, definitions, origins, mental health recognition, and way to spot it. Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/gaslighting https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/nov/28/gaslighting-word-of-year-2022-merriam-webster-dictionary https://www.nbcne…

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EP 17 | Break the Silence on Sexual Abuse in a Church by Talking about Pornography and the Men of God 36:02

6M ago36:02

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So, pornography. . . it's everywhere and, perhaps, the favorite Christian sin. Its destruction is in the church and healing is available through Christ. I read from my memoir and journal in this episode. Break the Silence with me. Find the healing with me. Connect: FB – Victorious,anyway – Follow me! www.victoriousanyway.co 4lauriesullivan@gmail.co…

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EP 16 | Healing from Sexual Abuse within the Church 23:43

6M ago23:43

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Thinking back now does it seem off? That moment. Those moments as a child, a vulnerable teenager when the pastor touched you. When he said you were so special. Looking back as an adult now with children of your own, it begins to dawn on you that something was wrong. You would never want the minister to touch your kid or talk to your kid that way. D…

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EP 15| Celebration of Listeners of The Church Abused Coach in 13 Countries. We Are Not Alone. 11:49

6M ago11:49

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13 countries and 23 states in 12 episodes! Hello out there, listeners! We are a community of those who have lived in silence about church abuse! We are breaking the silence worldwide. together we heal and live victoriously. Join us. Email laurie@victoriousanyway.co Let us know what you need us to broadcast, how we can help! Connect: FB – Victorious…

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EP 14 | Survivor Story. DawnJackson. Healing from Domestic Abuse in Childhood and Marriage 41:50

7M ago41:50

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Survivor Story: Dawn was abused as a child, ran away, married an abuser....sound familiar? AND, she was a Christian. What a story she has to tell, a story of overcoming and hope. Need some of that? This educator and life coach ministers to women in midlife. Her podcast is called The Daze of Our Lies on Spotify. If you email her at dawnjacksoncoachi…

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EP 13| Religious Trauma, Church Abuse, and the Sin-Leveling Idea to Silence Victims with Author, Teacher, Coach, Speaker Laurie 24:23

7M ago24:23

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Silencing the victims is a common tactic. It happens IN the church, too. Join guest, Dr. Jessica Gomez, as we talk about how "sin-leveling" works to keep the church abused quiet. Dr. Gomez is a professor of psychology who currently teaches the Psychology of Family and Domestic Violence among other classes and comes to this topic personally as a div…

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EP 12 | Red Flags of Church Abuse and Warnings to Prevent Religious Trauma #ChurchToo 23:50

7M ago23:50

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Red flags, today, friends. Listen. Be careful. Be wise. THIS is how we now live victoriously with eyes wide open. Listen to these tips. Share these with all women in your sphere of influence. YOU matter. You matter to God. You matter to me. In Christ alone, Laurie Connect: FB - Victorious, anyway www.victoriousanyway.co laurie@victoriousanyway.co L…

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EP 11| Find the Healing from Church Abuse or Religious Trauma Using Music 17:36

7M ago17:36

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When it hurts so badly, turn on that music. Doctrinally sound music that meets your sorrow where you are but doesn't leave you there. Friend, join me today to practice this technique!By Laurie Sullivan

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EP 10| #MeToo Breaking the Silence of Abuse Within the Church Without Losing Our Faith 31:22

8M ago31:22

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It's a #MeToo, #ChurchToo movement moment today. I share my story of abuse from my memoir, Married by Myself. Christians, it is about time that the darkness comes into the light. There, exposed, there is hope for healing.By Laurie Sullivan

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EP 9| Live Victorious in Spite of Religious Trauma or Church Abuse with Jennifer Hungerford and Her “Bursts of Delight” 28:54

8M ago28:54

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Today's guest, Jennifer Hungerford, has known wretched sorrow and has a great method of healing to share with us. Join us as we talk about "bursts of joy" just in case, on this Christmas Day, your sorrow is nagging at your "peace on earth."By Laurie Sullivan

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EP 8 | Find Inner Healing from Broken Trust, Abandonment, Cynicism Due to Religious Trauma or Sexual Abuse from a Minister 24:49

8M ago24:49

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Trust issues? Cynical about church. Struggling with holiday cheer but find yourself reaching for your faith in Christ? Oh, my friend you are not alone. In today's episode, I walk with you through 2 healing techniques that first holiday when I was alone. . . so alone. www.victoriousanyway.co Resources found there! I see you. I hear you. I believe yo…

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Prequel: The God Squad 21:15

8M ago21:15

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Back in the 1960s, a committee of seven Seattle residents met regularly to decide which patients with chronic kidney disease were “worthy” of life-saving dialysis. Whoever wasn’t selected by the committee would likely die within months. An exposé of this so-called “God Squad” helped spark the formation of a new field: bioethics. In this prequel to …

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Break the Silence on Spiritual and Sexual Abuse: Hillsong, IHOPKC, Mars Hill.Mark Driscoll; Southern Baptist Convention 34:16

8M ago34:16

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Focus #1 of this podcast is Break. The. Silence. Today, I review only 2023 high profile cases of abuse within the church to prove that the victims of church abuse number in the thousands. You are not alone. I am not alone. Let's find each other and build a community of overcomers in Christ.By Laurie Sullivan

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The Future of Baby-Making 34:26

9M ago34:26

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In this episode we head into the future to learn about a controversial technology that could change the face of reproduction. Researchers are developing a technology called in vitro gametogenesis (IVG), which can reprogram human cells–like a skin cell–to become eggs or sperm. With IVG we could reach a future where anyone could produce either eggs o…

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EP 6 | Live Victorious Anyway After Abuse with Tess Scott, Author of Listen, Sister 30:03

9M ago30:03

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It's funny lady, Tess Scott, who I am talking with today about HOW to live victorious, anyway after all the pain. Tess is the author of Listen, Sister! Finding Hope in the Freakshow of Life. Just look at the book cover if you need a smile. We have all been there! Friends, laughter is good medicine (Proverbs 17:22 even says so)! Listen in.…

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Miracle Drugs, Million Dollar Price Tags 31:40

9M ago31:40

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Cheryl Yoder’s son Jase, was born with an incurable rare disease called spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), which meant he was unlikely to live beyond two years old. Jase managed to get a spot in a clinical trial for an experimental drug. It halted the disease and allowed him to grow up as an active little boy–a miracle cure. A growing list of uniquely …

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Find the Healing from Church Abuse through Survivor Stories: Naghmeh Abedini Panahi’s I Didn’t Survive book 35:34

9M ago35:34

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Published in 2023 "I Didn't Survive" by Naghmeh Abedini Panahi, the famous wife and advocate for the imprisoned Iranian pastor, Saeed, tells her survivor story! I share this today to tell you, sister, that you are not alone. That there is not only survival but the ability to live fully! Buy this amazing story wherever books are sold, and get ready …

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An Off Switch For Depression? 28:25

9M ago28:25

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For years Brandy Ellis had tried everything to treat depression but nothing worked. Then one day she heard about something called deep brain stimulation, a brain implant that treats some neurological conditions. This technological intervention–that changed her life–also raises ethics questions. Because brain implants have the potential to change ou…

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She Breaks the Silence about Church Abuse in the Failure of Christian Counseling about Domestic Abuse and Pornography Addiction 32:58

9M ago32:58

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Welcome Professor Jess who shares both her personal journey of abuse, misguided Christian counseling, and her professional understanding of domestic violence and pornography. Her story and statistics will resonant with your own and cause you to sit up and pay attention to the knowledge she has about the destruction of pornography! Jess offers us re…

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Creating One Life to Save Another 28:59

9M ago28:59

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When Laurie Strongin’s son Henry was born with the rare, often fatal disease of Fanconi anemia, doctors told her that the best way to save his life was with an umbilical cord blood transplant from a genetically matched sibling. But Henry had no matching siblings. Laurie and her husband then got a call from a doctor with a novel idea of combining th…

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Live Victorious after Church Abuse or Gaslighting from a Minister 20:18

9M ago20:18

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Listen today for pillar #3 here at The Church Abused Coach: Live Victorious, Anyway. Laurie talks about HOW. How on earth after devastating abuse, does a person live victoriously? Girl, grab a favorite drink, your journal, and a pretty pen! Let’s begin the healing. Connect: www.victoriousanyway.co Connect: laurie@victoriousanyway.co Learn: Grab a s…

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A Womb of One’s Own? 34:36

9M ago34:36

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Jen Dingle yearned to get pregnant and have children, but there was one problem: she was born without a uterus. So when she was ready to have children she was desperate to find a way to do it. That’s when she learned that a local research hospital was starting up a uterus transplant program – one of the first in the U.S. Jen shares her personal exp…

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Find the Healing from Church Abuse Using Free Healing Tools 15:10

9M ago15:10

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In this episode we explore the 2nd pillar of this podcast: Find the Healing. Use writing to not only process your abuse but bring healing to your mind Use the true north nature of the Bible to train your mind to focus on truth rather than the noise Use music via both the lyrics and the melodies to promote healing As one who survived and thrived, it…

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Break the Silence from Church Abuse from Mars Hill to Hillsong and All In Between 14:03

10M ago14:03

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Are you tired of the secret? Carrying it unresolved, unhealed into every relationship on earth? Are you so ready to be “normal” like people think you are? Has your pain as a victim of abuse honestly affected your relationship with Christ, and you are trying so hard to hold on because your faith means everything to you? I am Laurie Sullivan, and I a…

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Why Can’t I Buy a Kidney? 24:58

10M ago24:58

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It can take years to get to the top of the waiting list for a donated kidney in the U.S. So when Sally Satel found out she’d need a kidney transplant, she wondered why she couldn’t just buy one. We’ll hear from a behavioral economist and a bioethicist who shed light on the ban on organ sales and whether it’s possible to create an ethical compensati…

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Zaira Armendariz: Depression, Dating, and Self-Discovery 59:57

10M ago59:57

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Join us as we journey alongside Zaira Armendariz, who has a BFA in Film Production and her own podcast, Complex, Like Wine. Together, we peel back the layers of her own experience with depression and anxiety. Zaira shares her strategies for maintaining mental wellbeing, from embracing hobbies like reading to the importance of setting boundaries. Sh…

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