Best Crystal Ridlon Ma Lpc Podcasts (2024)

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Who God Says You Are? Overcoming Depression and Low Self-Worth 32:20

6M ago32:20

32:20

Today’s episode, we will talk about the very important and most meaningful question in our life, who am I? This question can only truly be answered by finding out who we are in Christ many things in life, trauma, ridicule, criticism, and constant images and messages Can create confusion about this question. The number one way to overcome depression…

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Name A Blessing Day 15:45

7M ago15:45

15:45

In today’s episode, we discussed the importance of speaking, blessings out loud, thanking God for those blessings, and stepping out in obedience to achieve the blessings in life that God has promised us. we discussed the importance of cultivating the lives, the families, the marriages, the environments, and most importantly, the spiritual life that…

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God’s Best, Not My Best 30:20

7M ago30:20

30:20

Exciting news I have started season 3 of the Victorious Living Counseling podcast. It’s been at least 6 to 8 months since I have made the last podcast. God has taught me much in this time away and I have been in prayer and thinking about topics for the next season. I hope and pray you find the season to be a blessing. I would greatly appreciate if …

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Never Lose Your Soul 33:20

2y ago33:20

33:20

Today’s podcast is titled “Never Lose Your Soul”. We find our true identity and our complete fulfillment in an intimate and loving relationship with God and His son Jesus! However, we live in a world that is constantly working overtime to pull us away from the fulfiller of our needs, Jesus Christ himself. As we struggle through life, circumstances,…

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Happy Thanksgiving! Joy in the Midst of Suffering 28:41

2y ago28:41

28:41

Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and I love how it brings family together. I especially, love how it is a time for us to pause and thank God for the blessings that he’s given. As, I sat with my family, and while we are personally walking through a difficult trial. I was reminded of the importance of learning to find j…

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Getting out of the Pit; Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and Broken Places 33:43

2y ago33:43

33:43

Many of us have found ourselves, feeling stuck in our lives, feeling like we are stuck in a dark well, or a deep pit. In this pit, it feels hopeless, broken, and powerless. In the pitch, as when Satan works the hardest to cause us to lose focus, hope, and to turn our hearts from God. This podcast will help you to recognize if you’re in a pit, gain …

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Living Fearlessly; Overcoming Anxiety & Fear to Achieve Your Dreams 35:53

2y ago35:53

35:53

Friends, are you able to face life courageously, and step out in faith to accomplish the dreams and goals that God has placed on your heart? Or do you find yourself, struggling and suffering in fear and anxiety, unable to take the necessary steps to step out in faith, to achieve the life, goals and accomplishments, that your heart so desperately de…

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Stop Living In the Past 39:10

2y ago39:10

39:10

Have you found yourself wishing for life before Covid? Life before losing a loved one? Life before unemployment or a lost relationship? Life before a divorce? Me too! In fact, the past several weeks in prayer God revealed my true self-thoughts “God please bring back life before Covid? Before losing loved ones? Bring back the 80 & 90’s before our na…

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The “Savior Complex”; The Struggle of Trying to Save Others, Without Losing Yourself 36:30

2y ago36:30

36:30

Today’s podcast is on the Savior complex. What is a savior complex? How did we develop the Savior complex? Where did originate? How do we recognize it in our life? Most importantly, how do I heal from this desperate need to save other people? Have you ever been there? Where you’ve been so hurt, sad, angry, and overwhelmed by the decisions that your…

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Experience True & Lasting Freedom in Christ in the Area of Food and Healthy Eating; Intuitive Eating 40:44

2y ago40:44

40:44

Brittany Braswell is a special guest on today’s podcast. She is a Registered Dietitian and runs a private recovery coaching practice helping Christian women ditch food rules and negative body image so they finally get off the dieting hamster wheel and experience true & lasting freedom in Christ. Discussing the concept of intuitive eating and how to…

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Father’s Day Special; Overcoming Our Father Wounds 35:42

2y ago35:42

35:42

Happy Father’s Day! Father’s are important to the healthy upbringing of children and loving father’s make a huge difference in our children’s lives! Sadly, this is not the story for the majority of us. Many of our father’s have hurt us, rejected us, or neglected us. How do we heal from the wounds our earthly father’s left us with? God is our Heaven…

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Victorious Marriages; Applicable Couples Counseling Techniques & Biblical Steps to Marital Healing 30:22

2y ago30:22

30:22

God’s plan for marriage is beautiful, wonderful, and a place to find a safe haven in a world full of chaos! Our marriages are intended to be our safe places and where we can find security, a place to belong, feel loved, and stable. Sadly, many marriages are rampant with conflict, insecurity, and instability. This podcast discusses God’s plan and pu…

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Depression & Isolation; One of Satan’s Greatest Tactics 25:53

2+ y ago25:53

25:53

Depression is one of the hardest and most miserable illnesses. One area that Satan uses to spiral depression into the darkest possible pit, is isolation! This podcast explains the danger of isolation and how to be aware of and stop Satan’s tactic in it’s track! Be aware and refuse to allow Satan this foothold in your life! Also, I explain how to re…

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Overcoming Procrastination Through the Art of Delayed Gratification 26:59

2+ y ago26:59

26:59

Do you struggle with procrastination? Procrastination is something I have struggled with my entire life and some thing that I help many clients process through. The most helpful technique I have learned in helping me better manage procrastination, is the art of delayed gratification. Check out this podcast to learn a technique that may in fact chan…

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Overcoming Rejection By Finding our Identity In Christ 27:40

2+ y ago27:40

27:40

Have you ever been rejected? Struggled with feeling someone or some people don’t like? Has Satan attacked your self-worth and caused you to feel lonely, insecure, defeated, down, anxious, or depressed? Check out today’s podcast and learn how to overcome rejection and find healing by knowing who you are in Jesus! This podcast will help you in your s…

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The Misuse of Sarcasm and the Negative Impact it Has on Relationships 29:00

2+ y ago29:00

29:00

In today’s episode I will discuss my view and understanding of what occurred on a deeper emotional level between Will Smith & Chris Rock! In addition, we will talk about inappropriate and harmful sarcasm. We will discuss how unhealthy communication, belittling, and putting others down has become “popular” in modern day America and the damage that’s…

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Being Still in Times of Waiting and Uncertainty 14:01

2+ y ago14:01

14:01

How to live victoriously for Christ in times of painful waiting! Waiting is one of the hardest aspects of our lives, because of the uncertainty we feel! This is where Satan attacks the hardest through discouraging and negative thoughts about God, ourselves, and the world. Thankfully, God provides truths in His words for handling these difficult tim…

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Suffering Victoriously & With Eternal Purpose; Overcoming Life’s Most Painful Trials With Jesus 25:41

2+ y ago25:41

25:41

Suffering is difficult and we’re collectively facing extreme levels of suffering today! Where is our hope in the midst of suffering and pain? How can we find peace and purpose when we face the most overwhelming & difficult moments of our lives? The Ukrainians have been such an amazing example of suffering victoriously! Today’s podcast is dedicated …

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Seasonal Affective Disorder 32:57

2+ y ago32:57

32:57

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Do I have it? How do I know? What are the symptoms? Find answers on the Victorious Living Counseling podcast! Today we discuss SAD and how to recognize, heal, and overcome the negative impact in your life and the lives of your loved ones. We discuss recognizing the symptoms in ourselves, our friends, our spouses…

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Steps to Overcoming Anxiety 37:17

3y ago37:17

37:17

Steps to overcome anxiety to live a victorious and abundant life! Each step utilizes scripture and psychology techniques to help stop the spiral of anxiety in it's tracks! I came up with these steps to help clients struggling with anxiety and use them in session with clients on a regular basis. I hope and pray they help you gain victory over anxiet…

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Living Victoriously by Learning How to Respond to the Anger of Other People 27:17

3y ago27:17

27:17

Anger is a universal emotion! We all have to live with anger. Whether an angry driver that cuts you off in traffic, angry children, spouse, parents, sibling, friends, or co-workers. Anger is all around us! Since we will never be able to get rid of anger, seems to me we need to learn how to live with it! Which in turn, can help keep anger more contr…

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Living Victoriously by Overcoming Anger 30:23

3y ago30:23

30:23

Anger is a powerful emotion. Everyone experiences anger, it is universal. What is anger? What causes anger? How do we learn to overcome anger and live more freeing, carefree, and joyful lives? How can we manage our anger in a way that is pleasing to God? We will answer all these questions in today’s podcast addressing anger.…

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Living Victoriously by Learning to Understand and Manage Lonliness 30:23

3y ago30:23

30:23

Loneliness is a universal emotion. Everyone feels lonely occasionally. What is loneliness? What causes loneliness? How do we handle loneliness when it comes our way? Loneliness comes from many origins. In fact, as believers we will experience some level of loneliness until we get to our eternal home in glory. There’s a longing in every believer for…

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Thinking About Your Thinking; Managing Anxiety 30:17

3y ago30:17

30:17

Thinking about your thinking is the first step to getting anxiety under control. Managing anxious thoughts requires replacing with positive thoughts. God’s word is the very best tool for positively altering defeating thoughts.

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Check The Fear At The Cross 30:22

3y ago30:22

30:22

The nation is in a detrimental place. Covid is a real fear and seems more scary now than when it all began. We're all scared. How are we called in God's word to handle the fear that we face? That is the focus of this podcast! Not to push any agenda, but to communicate directly to the fear we all fear, empathize, and in love point you to the scriptu…

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Overcoming Fear & Anxiety, to Live a Victorious Life! 39:00

3y ago39:00

39:00

Fear is a human emotion that all feel. Anxiety can be overwhelming and crippling! How can we handle fear emotionally, physically, and spiritually? How can we gain control over our emotions and be more able to handle anxious and fearful thoughts? In this episode I will break down fear and help you develop very real techniques to better be in control…

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Living Victoriously Through Life’s Greatest Hardships 29:57

3y ago29:57

29:57

How do we handle life’s most heart-breaking moments? How do we endure when the hardships aren’t short-lived but last weeks, months, and even years! What about when you step out to follow God’s will and it feels everything crumbles around you? How to continue to trust God when the doubts pile up? In this episode we address these questions and much m…

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Living Victoriously Through Traumatic Brain Injury: Guest Speakers Patti Foster & Dr. Deanna Andrew 1:15:28

3+ y ago1:15:28

1:15:28

Guest speakers Patti Foster & Dr. Deanna Adams join the podcast to discuss their passion and life work surrounding Traumatic Brain Injury. These women are amazing! You DO NOT want to miss this episode! The love these women have for Jesus and His children is simply amazing! The light they share with everyone around them is contagious! I was personal…

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Misuse of Power in the Church ~ Spiritual Abuse 7:05:30

3+ y ago7:05:30

7:05:30

Dr. Diane Langberg is a guest speaker discussing her latest book “Redeeming Power Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church”. Spiritual abuse is a real concern and needs believers to be aware and equipped to stand up against the abuse within Christian systems.

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Helping Our Children Through Difficult Relationships At School 20:05

3+ y ago20:05

20:05

My sweet daughter joins me for this podcast to talk about a situation she endured at school, when she got caught up in a difficult relationship. How I helped her work through this difficult situation and hearing the storybfrom

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Part 2 ~ June Hunt guest speaker discussing Domestic Violence & Spiritual Abuse 1:00:45

3+ y ago1:00:45

1:00:45

June Hunt is our guest speaker today and she is a world renown speaker, author, Biblical counselor, & the founder of Hope for the Heart and Hope in the Night radio host. June joins me to discuss the very real concern of domestic violence and how it sadly often used to perpetuate abuse by people in the church.…

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Part 1. Guest Speaker June Hunt on Domestic Violence and Spiritual Abuse 51:25

3+ y ago51:25

51:25

Guest speaker June Hunt is a world renown Biblical counselor, speaker, author, and amazing woman of God. She joins the podcast to discuss the serious concern of domestic violence and spiritual abuse. You won’t want to miss this episode!

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Living Victoriously By Sharing Our Stories 19:50

3+ y ago19:50

19:50

Why is it important to share our story? Why is it important to listen to others as they share their story? This is the first and most important aspect to healing and finding victory in Jesus Christ.

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Living Victoriously By Finding Beauty in Our Selfies “Focusing on God’s blessings, rather than flaws 20:26

3+ y ago20:26

20:26

I am overly critical of myself. Most of us struggle with this. I have a hard time with taking selfies of myself, because I see all the flaws. What if we focused on God’s blessings, rather than our looks, fame, success, and imperfections? Learn how to thank God for the good things and focus on His blessings! Let go of the criticism and find joy in J…

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Living Victoriously by Overcoming Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)... Trauma 21:18

3+ y ago21:18

21:18

What is PTSD? How does it develop? What are the steps to healing? Listen and learn about trauma for yourself and how to help others who are living with PTSD.

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Living Victoriously By Finding Peace with Your Financial Situation 52:32

3+ y ago52:32

52:32

Today I have a longtime friend of 20 years who is a Ramsey Preferred Coach. She shares her story and how she came to find peace in her financial situation. In addition, she offers encouragement, advice, and information to help others overcome the bondage of financial stress.

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Overcoming Depression & Anxiety By Praising God through Psalms 10:47

3+ y ago10:47

10:47

In this episode we learn that the antidote to depression and anxiety is praising God. Together we will read Psalms together and I model this process in person.

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Living Victoriously By Overcoming Depression 37:19

3+ y ago37:19

37:19

In today’s episode we discuss the topic of depression. Depression is an ever-increasing concern in our nation and all over the world. We discussed the depression and depth, what causes it, what are the symptoms, and what are the necessary steps to overcoming at. Utilizing the Holy Spirit and God’s word as tools and encouragement for overcoming the …

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Living Victoriously By Applying God’s Word to Your Life & To The Healing Process, with Guest Speaker Pastor Greg Methvin 50:32

3+ y ago50:32

50:32

In today’s episode we are discussing the importance of incorporating God’s word into the healing process. Pastor Greg Methvin “Spiritual Coach and Biblical Counselor” with Hope Works Counseling joins the discussion today to discuss how to apply God’s word to our lives and how the Bible aids in the healing process! “For the word of God is Alive and …

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Part II Living Victoriously By Surrendering Your Heart to Jesus 13:18

3+ y ago13:18

13:18

This episode is a continuation of Part 1 Living Victoriously Through Jesus. In this episode we talk about the steps we take to actually live in Victory with Jesus! How to live fir Jesus Christ Alone and find peace, joy, contentment, and meaning in this life!

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Living Victoriously By Surrendering Your Life to Jesus Part 1 32:36

3+ y ago32:36

32:36

Today I share my testimony, my story, and how I found Jesus! I share how God called me into the counseling field and how he told me the name and mission for Victorious Living Counseling!

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Living Victoriously by Building Awareness of Emotional Abuse 47:28

3+ y ago47:28

47:28

This episode focuses on building awareness of emotional abuse in relationships, especially in marriages. Teaches steps to overcome the prison of emotional / physical abuse!

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Living Victoriously by Learning to Kick Shame to the Curb 27:53

3+ y ago27:53

27:53

Shame is a universal emotion, we all deal with shame on some level. In this episode we break down shame, where does it come from and what do we do about it! Together we learn Biblical strategies for getting rid of shame and learning to recognize and listening to Godly conviction!

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Using Our Words to Bring Healing, Life, & Encouragment 18:47

3+ y ago18:47

18:47

Today's episode is on using our tongues, the words we speak to bring healing, life, and encouragement to others! Most of the work I do as a counselor is on helping people heal from emotional abuse. Emotional abuse occurs when people fail to exercise spiritual discipline, self-control, and compassion when communicating. Emotional abuse is on a spect…

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Living Victorious When Life Gets Hard / Real Life 32:08

3+ y ago32:08

32:08

How to live victoriously when we are overwhelmed and stressed! When we feel like we get knocked down, every time we get back up! Life is hard! This session I show you how to take your trials to the rock that is higher than you!

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Living Victoriously Over Negative Self-Thoughts 28:39

3+ y ago28:39

28:39

In this episode we discuss our very own self-thinking patterns. We learn how to build awareness of and take captive negative thoughts. We learn how to speak truth over negative thoughts and misbeliefs, by speaking scripture over them and replacing them with positive thoughts from God himself!

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Living Abundantly Without Anxiety & Panic 34:42

3+ y ago34:42

34:42

Anxiety & Panic attacks make living abundantly impossible. We are called to live abundant lives in Jesus and not to just survive! This episode teaches about how to overcome anxiety and panic by growing in our relationship with Jesus! Also, teaches helpful psychology tools that help to overcome anxiety and panic.…

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To Live In a Pandemic with Fear or Healthy Caution. 23:43

3+ y ago23:43

23:43

In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, how to live cautiously, but not live in fear and panic!

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Living Victoriously Through Grief 33:46

3+ y ago33:46

33:46

Losing a loved one causes significant pain, turmoil, and confusion. I am a licensed Christian counselor in Missouri and Indiana. In this episode I discuss how I’ve personally run into grief recently, by losing my grandmother, my rock. I explain the stages of grief and what to expect when moving through your own loss(es).…

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Victorious Living Counseling 0:58

3+ y ago0:58

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Crystal Ridlon is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Indiana and a licensed professional counselor in the state of Missouri. She is the owner of a private practice called Victorious Living Counseling. In this podcast she discusses real life issues, as an extension of the work she does in a clinical setting. She will talk about real …

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