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One man commits to really listen to women - one at a time. IN HER WORDS features the life stories of strong women who bounce back. IN HER WORDS - because everyone deserves to be heard. Find us on Instagram and Facebook @InHerWords and @ManListening Hosted by Stuart Watson. Produced by Balto Creative Media in cooperation with the Queen City Podcast Network.
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If you've felt like your life went up in smoke lately and circumstance hit you hard, this podcast will through you for a loop. Your host, Mickaela Gonzalez, is an incredible women who's life was turned upside when he was caught in a kitchen fire. More than half of her body was turned and even though she survived it was years it took her to regain her confidence, some normalcy, and decide how she was going to move forward. Mickaela opens up about her story, shares insight into overcoming, how ...
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This show is for survivors, by survivors. Each week I'm joined by an inspiring individual who has overcome a traumatic childhood to go on to not only survive, but thrive. Sharing their story to help inspire you to overcome the lasting effects of your childhood trauma. You will find that you are not alone in what you are going through, and that no matter how difficult things are now, there is always hope that you can transcend your past and live the life you were meant to live.
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Are you a Christian? Do you want tips on how to improve your coping skills? Do you want to draw closer to God for greater peace? These episodes will help you build self-confidence, overcome trauma, establish firmer boundaries, and lean into the gentle guidance of the Holy Spirit in your daily life. I have been helping adults and couples develop strategies for their personal growth since l986. These episodes are not a substitute for medication or personal counseling. #christiancounseling #pod ...
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This episode looks at a variety of topics related to overcoming family patterns of abuse & dysfunction in order to have a stronger personality and healthier relationships. 0:00" Introduction1:57" The prevalence of trauma in society4:00" The role of learned helplessness7:29" Childhood abuse & domestic violence14:20" Coping strategies to build a stro…
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This episode explores some roots of self-rejection and important insights to help you move out of low #selfesteeem. 0:00" Introduction1:42" ROOTS of Self-Rejection4:45" Building a foundation of self-acceptance9:30" A prayer to overcome and move forward✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianCounselingforaL-gz3mu…
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My long time friend and colleague Nancy Amons is being inducted into the Silver Circle by the Nashville (Mid-Atlantic) Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), the folks who bring you the EMMYS! Nancy is one of the greatest investigative reporters in the U.S. - not just the South, not just on TV, but in any medium. I…
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There are things you can do to move forward after divorce, a break up, or loss of a friendship. Here are 12 steps to help get through it as smoothy as possible. 0:00" Introduction3:00" Steps 1 - 1219:44" Common Mistakes21:10" Learn what you can so you can choose wiselyPsalm 34:18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.Video on "Relationship Addictio…
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There are trendy practices that take us out of the light of Jesus and into murky spiritual practices. Here is a simple explanation of how to tell the difference. Website drtonicooper.com Books on Amazonamazon.com/author/drtonicooper Video Podcasts channel youtube.com/@ChristianCounselingforaL-gz3mu/featured FB facebook.com/drtonicooper Instagram ht…
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More than five years ago Nayla came to my 60th birthday party, an intimate dinner prepared by my favorite chef, my lovely wife. I didn’t know her story. But no sooner than I pulled up a chair and began listening, I was inspired by the grit and work ethic of this lovely woman. Not to mention her HUGE heart ! Nayla and her husband Dr. Carlos Rish own…
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In this more personal episode, I talk about my struggles with depression, spiritual confusion, and generational patterns. 0:00" Introduction to the episode2:25" My background of emotional turmoil and depression10:18" Ways that the Lord started to change me11:15" Things that the Lord wanted me to address in order to grow17:25" Closing the door on th…
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Kathleen Johnston is a world class investigative journalist who has worked for CNN and CBS. In this season of her life she acts as teacher, mentor, coach and example of what is right and noble about the calling of journalism at Indiana University. I’m proud to call her not just a colleague but a friend. Note this episode was recorded some five year…
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Lauren Strassner Russell is my FRICKIN HERO. She ain’t no “girl boss.” She is a BOSS WOMAN. The woman launched a US MADE Furniture company that did not just survive The Great Recession AND Covid and the ensuing economic woes. She. Has. THRIVED. Want to know her secrets? Mystical Manifesting, Synchronicity (Timing) plus a grinding work ethic that st…
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Today we go step-by-step to help you identify lingering attachments to people, organizations, family members, and spiritual practices that are holding you captive. 0:00" Introduction and Review of Attachments2:40" Questions to Identify Lingering Attachments12:50" Prayer to Unload Attachments & Trauma Bonds✅ Subscribe To My YouTube Channel For More …
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As Fate (God? The Universe? Blind Luck?) would have it, I was destined to meet Lynn Murray Chavarria who just happened to hitch a ride with her old friend Mike Waterman when he picked me up at the Sanford/Orlando Airport on Saturday. Turns out she has quite the stories of her dad Bill Murray and how he developed an entire Christmas Tree Industry in…
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An overview of how secrets, traumatic family dynamics, and false spiritual practices prevent us from resolving losses or moving forward in life. This information can also be found in my book called "Life Without Baggage" which is available on Amazon.0:00" Introduction and Review of definitions2:50" Understanding the Intensity of Bonds and Loss5:40"…
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This is part 1 in a short series on attachments, soul ties, and trauma bonds. Understanding this concept helps us break free from toxic relationships and memories. 0:00" Introduction to the episode2:16" What is a soul tie?4:20" Is this in the Bible?7:00" What is the purpose of a soul tie?8:19" What is a bad tie?9:40" How are these bonds formed?11:3…
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Ethel Smith wrote her hero, back when lovers of Language put pen to paper and did such things. To this day whole generations appreciate a hand written note. Maybe it’s more real, a tactile demonstration of a love for the written word. Wonder of wonders, her hero wrote back! Changed her life. Just listen. (Recorded in Birmingham, Alabama in December…
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Today I interview Laura Jane Layton on the importance of self-care and how to build #selfconfidence and #healthyrelationships. 0:00" Introduction2:15" Why do we need self-care?6:40" Is self-care selfish?9:39" Self-care and healthy relationships15:45" Self-talk and mental health20:00" Gratitude and self-care Here is the link to Laura Jane website: h…
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Hope Aldred is no less than an angel for families in recovery from addiction of all kinds. She gleaned her compassion from hard won experience with her own husband and having to explain to their two sons why Dad was dying. For her and those young men, it’s been quite the journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Tips and strategies to help you stop self-criticism (taken from my Livestream on June 21, 2024).0:00" Introduction2:20" ROOTS of Self-Criticism4:07" Journal Exercises that help6:00" Strategies to get at the ROOTS7:44" Spiritual & Psychological ways to UPROOT11:26" Changing Self-Talk15:00" Forgiving Yourself & Others20:20" Positive Supports22:10" Q …
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The first conversation I taped for this podcast was one of the most difficult. My friend Lucy Lustig was dying and she knew it. She was lying in a hospital bed in her living room and reflecting on a life filled with art and rich friendships and second chances. I honor her courage and creativity in the face of her own imminent death. See omnystudio.…
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Part 2 with Rebekah Anne Perkins, M.S., about emotional intelligence and how to manage difficult emotions like anger and guilt.0:00" Introduction2:08" Why people devalue their emotions3:28" The results of ignoring emotion7:00" The emotion of anger and how to handle it16:25" Speaking up in a healthy way will help you build self-confidence17:20" The …
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This is Part 1 where I interview Rebekah Anne Perkins, M.S., about what defines emotional intelligence and the signs of whether you are strong or weak in E.Q. 0:00" Introduction2:52" Definition4:20" The purpose of emotions and need for E.Q.6:30" The benefits of improving your E.Q. (Emotional Intelligence)9:15" Ways to determine your EQHere is the l…
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I will be LIVESTREAMING on Friday, June 21st from 4:00 - 4:30 PM EST on FB and YouTube. I will be covering ways to stop self-criticism. Send me any questions you want me to answer!✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianCounselingforaL-gz3mu/?sub_confirmation=1✅ Important Links: 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly…
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For citizens like Courtney Humbaugh (and me), finding our most basic personal health history means fighting a maze of government laws and regulations. Orphans, foster kids… ANY adult can get their original birth certificates and the DNA history that goes with it no problem. Not adoptees. Now Courtney and many other adult adoptees, birth parents and…
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Take the quiz! Find out the ways that God wants to connect with us and the emotional barriers that interfere with your spiritual health.0:00" Introduction2:19" Quiz and Answers8:30" God's desire for friendship with you10:20" Emotional Obstacles14:22" Prayer to Remove ObstaclesThis is episode #121 in my podcast "Life Without Baggage."✅ Important Lin…
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You can increase your ability to understand God and the Bible. This short video tells you how. ✅ Important Links: 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V👉 Leave me a Google Review: https://g.page/r/CfohxWMEUP7REAI/review👉 Website: https://www.drtonicooper.com/👉 FREE eBook https://www.drtonicooper.com/1524-2/✅ Stay Connected With Me: 👉 Instagram: …
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Colleen makes it sound like I forced her to talk to me on tape. Judge me if you must. It’s hardest to listen to the women closest to me in my own family. Especially when what they have to say is, “You don’t listen.” My 28 year old daughter and I talk volleyball , HAIKYU!! (The Japanese anime series on Netflix), backpacking solo in Europe for 100 da…
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This episode focuses on how early experiences impact hidden attitudes, expectations, and the way we make decisions. 0:00" Introduction2:10" Childhood experiences and toxic emotion4:35" Attitudes about ourselves, God, and others7:50" Expectations we develop9:30" Choices we make come out of those attitudes and expectations10:10" Coping can be healthy…
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This is a short word of encouragement to remind you that God wants you to live in PEACE and HOPE. ✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianCounselingforaL-gz3mu/?sub_confirmation=1✅ Important Links: 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V👉 Leave me a Google Review: https://g.page/r/CfohxWMEUP7REAI/review👉 Websi…
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Jamie Weiss was adopted as a child. Now she’s a mother herself. We speak from common personal experience as only adoptees can. Now Jamie and lots of us are asking Georgia lawmakers to treat adopted people the same as foster children, orphans and every other citizen - and give us our original birth certificates. Why is that so hard? See omnystudio.c…
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This episode looks at the spiritual climate and blinders over people, families, and geographic areas when we try to change. 0:00" Introduction2:00" What is a bondage?5:17" Spiritual climates7:20" Good and Bad Yokes / (Bonds)10:05" We can position ourselves for Breakthrough✅ Subscribe To My YouTube Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@C…
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This video podcast looks at the PEACE, POWER, and Confidence that we can have as we learn to access our faith. 0:00" Introduction to the episode2:18" Areas that people find difficult3:20" God offers PEACE and POWER4:20" Bible verses that give us Strength and Confidence9:40" STEPS to Overcome15:49" Prayer✅ Subscribe To My YouTube Channel For More Vi…
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I met Kenya in 2016 when we were in a play together at Spirit Square and a presidential candidate who shall not be named was campaigning in the next theater . Secret Service. Security. Crazy times. Kenya Templeton has a GORGEOUS singing voice. A clip from this podcast was featured on WBUR’s HERE AND NOW on NPR. This is a reprise of our original epi…
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Knowing how to access our connection with the Holy Spirit enhances our creativity, problem-solving, spiritual power, and quickens our imagination. This is episode #117 of #lifewithoutbaggage. My brother, Vince Didato, lends his expertise as an LPCC-S and author. 0:00" Introduction2:20" Why we want to deepen our connection to the Holy Spirit4:44" Re…
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Happy Mother's Day! This is a special video commemorating my grandmother, Antoinette Didato, and celebrating the way that God hears our prayers.✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianCounselingforaL-gz3mu/?sub_confirmation=1✅ Important Links: 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V👉 Leave me a Google Review: …
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This week's video podcast exposes the 3 TYPES of BARRIERS to emotional freedom and 9 PERSONAL Indicators that there is an underlying issue that needs attention. 0:00" Introduction and Recap4:45" Barrier of Culture9:40" Barrier of Generational Patterns11:10" Family Barriers14:50" Personal Barriers✅ Important Links: 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/…
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More than 50 years ago, Mary Hopper needed a safe abortion. She found it in Mexico. She was a Republican… until the Equal Rights Amendment and the Reagan Right ignored women like her. She never went back. Could the US Supreme Court beholden to you-know-who sink GOP? A Reprise of our conversation several years back. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…
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This video podcast looks at the supernatural PEACE, Power for Coping & Joy that the Lord offers us when we lean into Him each day. But we need to know how to recognize "pseudo" Jesus in cultural practices and spirituality. 0:00" Introduction2:38" The role of faith in developing peace and coping skills7:10" Freedom in spirit, soul, and body8:23" Pow…
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God has given you unique gifts, purpose dreams, and destiny. This is an excerpt from Episode #9 in the series, "Gifts from Heaven."✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianCounselingforaL-gz3mu/?sub_confirmation=1✅ Important Links: 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V👉 Leave me a Google Review: https://g.pag…
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Wendy Hickey relishes her nickname as “Art Mama” by lots of artists who have benefited from Wendy’s tireless support for local art! But you might not know how Wendy was a bit of a teen rebel who left home at 16. Relax! It all turns out well. Wendy combined her years of experience in billboard sales with her love of local artists to create ART POP! …
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These are strategies and principles of how to use your prayer time to build greater peace, joy, and power into your life. 0:00" Introduction2:45" Definitions and Imagery for Spiritual Rest6:36" Listening in Prayer7:00" Creativity10:20" Power 12:23" Peace👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V Here is a link to the Spotify episode on Creativity: h…
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Most people don't know that the Holy Spirit empower us with supernatural wisdom, creativity, and strategies to succeed. This is an updated video version of podcast #9 "Life Without Baggage".✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianCounselingforaL-gz3mu/?sub_confirmation=1✅ Important Links: 👉 Books on Amazon: http…
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Kim Alexander grew up in New Orleans, assaulted by her own father and grandfather. She turned her own life around after Hurricane Katrina and now works with boys and young men to show them a more hopeful future. Now Kim runs Our Daily Bread Foundation teaching young men to bake bread as an alternative to violence. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…
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Do you use prayer to help you manage the STRESS of life or to grow in your faith? There are mistakes many people make that interfere with the POWER in their prayer life. This episode talks about DO's and DON'Ts for effective prayer and greater PEACE.0:00" Introduction1:59" Don'ts (Common Mistakes you don't want to make)9:20" DO's (Suggestions for g…
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