Best Dr. Carol Podcasts (2024)

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How to Experience God's Promise of Turning Your Pain into Sacred Scars 22:01

1d ago22:01

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The wounds we all experience in life - internally as well as externally - can leave you with permanent scars. As a result you may feel disqualified from experiencing true goodness, from being able to fulfill what you most deeply desire, or from being as useful to God's kingdom as you wish. Dr. Michelle Bengston, speaker, author, and board-certified…

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Your Mind's Many Voices: Richard Schwartz on the Power of Internal Family Systems 58:58

1h ago58:58

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In this episode I interview Richard C Schwartz, the creator of Internal Family Systems (IFS). IFS is a highly effective, evidence-based therapeutic model that de-pathologizes the multipart personality. We discuss: How he came to develop this system and how it is helping millions around the world How the mind is naturally multiple and that is a good…

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How to adjust your view to restore your healing & hope 25:22

3d ago25:22

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In this episode I explain the difference between a perception and a perspective, and how they can impact our mental wellbeing in different ways. I also discuss: How to shape your perception in a healing direction using your perspective How unmanaged perception can negatively hurt your mind and body How to use the Neurocycle method to create sustain…

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Healing Body Image Struggles 1:00:10

5d ago1:00:10

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In this episode I chat with Neurocycle Facilitator Christie O'Brien about: Identifying the root of body image issues and eating disorders How to find sustainable heal thing using the Neurocycle method How to rewire your brain in 63 days To work with Christy visit: https://www.christieobrien.com/neurocycle.html Get the Neurocycle app here: https://w…

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Healing marriages using the Neurocycle method 1:01:47

10d ago1:01:47

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In this episode I interview Certified Neurocycle Facilitator Lauren Carreras about: Identifying hidden issues in your marriage + how to begin healing these issues How to use the Neurocycle to heal yourself so you can heal relationships How to organise the mental mess in your mind to make sense out of chaotic thoughts To work with Lauren visit: http…

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Dr. Carol Answers Your Toughest Questions About Intimacy, Sex, and Relationships 26:23

8d ago26:23

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Dr. Carol receives lots of questions about relationships, menopause and married sex, marital rape, struggle with pornography, and more. In today's episode she answers some listener submitted questions on a range of subjects. You won't want to miss this! Resources mentioned in this episode: - Navigating Midlife online course - Article Having the Sex…

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Using your dreams to heal grief and trauma 38:46

12d ago38:46

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In this exciting episode I interview lucid dreaming expert Charlie Morley on: What lucid dreaming is and how to use it to heal trauma What your dreams are telling you The science of nightmares Using lucid dreaming to treat PTSD How to direct nightmares to your benefit Using lucid dreams to heal grief Sponsors making this show possible: -BetterHelp:…

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Glimmers: The opposite of triggers + how to find them 17:47

15d ago17:47

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To watch the full episode ad-free download the Neurocycle app (and you will get access to hundreds of live webinars and a massive library of content!). Get the app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I explain what glimmers are, and how these micro-moments can radically change your life and make you you happier. I also share how to em…

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It's Not About the Porn, Alcohol, or Drugs: Getting Deeper Than Behavior Change 53:18

15d ago53:18

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Many followers of Jesus might wish God would "zap" them out of their addiction to porn, alcohol, or whatever else. Are they uniquely flawed when they still struggle with their unwanted behavior patterns? Doesn't being "a new creation in Christ" mean things should be resolved? Troy and Melissa Haas are licensed counselors and lead the HopeQuest fami…

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How to rest when you're a workaholic 23:28

19d ago23:28

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To watch the full episode ad-free download the Neurocycle app (and you will get access to hundreds of live webinars and a massive library of content!). Get the app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I share some helpful tips on how to actually rest and relax while taking time off on vacation, or even just on the weekends or after wor…

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Toxic Productivity 33:55

22d ago33:55

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In this episode I interview psychotherapist Israa Nasir about all things toxic productivity: the signs and how to heal from it. We also discuss: Productivity isn’t about managing time, but rather how you manage your emotions A radical reimagining of what productivity means Dynamics that keep us constantly busy, but never satisfied such as; self-wor…

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Why Your Internal Dashboard Is the Key to Finding Healing 39:54

22d ago39:54

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Even as followers of Jesus, stuff happens to us. And more than that, stuff happens within us as a result. Your personal dashboard may start showing yellow lights or even flashing red lights, indicating things are not well. It's time to pay attention. In this very personal and practical episode, experienced counselor, author, pastor, and professor C…

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How to upgrade your brain (with Jim Kwik) 33:22

26d ago33:22

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In this episode I interview NYT bestselling author, memory coach, and good friend Jim Kwik on: How to identify limits in your life and remove them How to cultivate sustainable motivation How to create healthy habits How to learn things fast And so much more! Begin your healing journey with Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal: https://www.neuroc…

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Dealing with energy vampires 21:10

29d ago21:10

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In this episode I share some signs you are dealing with an energy vampire (someone who drains all your energy), and how to navigate these kinds of people in your life. Full video Ad-free on my Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Sponsors making this podcast possible: -Betterhelp: Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one…

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Doing Blended Families God's Way 37:20

29d ago37:20

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The divorce rate for blended families is 70%. But there's another surprising statistic; well over 99% of couples who do this one specific activity stay together - blended or not. Dr. Carol talks with Scott and Vanessa Martindale of Blended Kingdom Families in this very encouraging episode. Scott shares the one activity that guarantees an over 99% s…

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This One Simple Change in Your Social Life Will Transform Your Mental Health 38:39

1M ago38:39

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In this episode I interview Mario Hernandez, the founder of Knobl. Knobl is an incredible app, and one that I absolutely love. It's an app created to help amplify social engagement and impact, for companies and individuals. In this episode Mario and I discuss how community outreach and community involvement can help improve your mental health, how …

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The "21 days to build a habit" misconception 18:33

1M ago18:33

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In this episode I break down major misconceptions about habits and give you scientific strategies for building long-lasting ones. I debunk the myth of the 21 days and so much more! To listen to the full episode ad free, and to start building sustainable habits in your life download the Neurocycle app today: https://www.neurocycle.app/ 🚨Get 15% OFF …

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The Journey Out: How One Man Experienced Lasting Change 45:32

1M ago45:32

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What kind of change is possible - or not possible, especially when it comes to LGBTQ issues? And how does change happen? There are no one-size-fits-all answers. But as the Changed movement is demonstrating, there are more stories of lasting change than many realize. Dr. Carol's guest on this episode is Ken Williams, co-founder of the Changed Moveme…

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Tapping to heal trauma, PTSD, and physical health struggles (With Dawson Church) 57:32

1M ago57:32

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In this interview I interview bestselling author and renown scientist Dawson Church on how gene expression is influenced by emotions, how to cultivate peak states so our brains rapidly rewire themselves for happiness, and how to use Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT acupressure tapping) to manage trauma, PTSD, and physical health struggles. Dawson …

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How to use boredom to make you smarter and healthier 18:51

1M ago18:51

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To watch the full episode ad-free (and hundreds of other webinars!), download the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I explain what boredom does in your brain, and how to harness it in the right direction so it increases your brain health and intelligence! 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250…

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When Things Fall Apart: God's Creative Process for Rebuilding Your Life 41:43

1M ago41:43

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At some point in life, you'll likely to face a time when everything seems to be falling apart. A job loss, health or financial crisis, end of a marriage, death of a close loved one, or other catastrophe that can leave you feeling overwhelmed, confused, and unsure whether or how you can go on living. Dr. Carol's guest on this episode, author, Bible …

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Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief (with David Kessler) 47:11

2M ago47:11

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Download Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal and stay healed: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I interview David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss. We discuss the stages of grief, how anger can actually be a good thing while grieving, how to begin moving though grief, and so much more. His experience with…

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Catching Unkindness Before It Harms You 32:56

2M ago32:56

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Download Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal and stay healed: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I share some tips on how to cultivate kindness, keep the spark alive in relationships, and how to find the root of unkindness to prevent it harming your mental and physical health. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫…

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How to Cultivate Joy When Your Marriage Makes You Unhappy 30:53

2M ago30:53

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Statistics show that divorce rates are at their highest between five and eight years of marriage. That's when the disillusionment sets in. Even if your marriage is not destructively toxic, what happened to the "happily ever after" that you thought you were embarking on? And what can you do about it? Dr. Carol's guest on this episode, Chelsea Damon,…

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Episode No. 2: Well-Being in the Workplace featuring Ralph Kellogg 34:09

2M ago34:09

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Dr. Carole Patrick is joined by human resources expert Ralph Kellogg of Lutheran Family Services to discuss the value of mental well-being in work environments, the need for self-care and how to provide and ask for help in professional settings.By Dr. Carole Patrick

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Breaking cycle of low energy, anxiety, and fear by harnessing the power of your heart (with Kimberly Snyder) 58:55

2M ago58:55

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Download Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal and stay healed: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and stuck in a cycle of low energy, anxiety, and fear? There is a powerful, often overlooked solution to these challenges: the hidden power within your heart. For centuries, ancient wisdom has recognized the …

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Dating God's Way: Preparing for a Marriage, Not Just a Wedding 42:19

2M ago42:19

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The Bible doesn't talk specifically about dating. But that doesn't mean it has nothing to say on the subject. Dating as a Christian can seem confusing, and hard. There are questions not only about sexuality and sexual behavior, but about how to know if this is "the one," what makes a relationship healthy, and preparing for not just a wedding but a …

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Stop Glorifying the Grind 26:15

2M ago26:15

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In this podcast I explain the dangers of glorifying working long hours, what it does to your brain and body, and how to correct + protect your health and peace. To listen to the FULL episode ad-free download the Neurocycle app! To get the app visit: https://www.neurocycle.app Article mentioned: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/wor…

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Recognising a master manipulator 27:43

2M ago27:43

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In this podcast, I share how to spot a master manipulator, and how to manage these interactions to protect your peace and mental health .You can watch the full podcast AD-FREE on the Neurocycle app! To download the app just look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play. Or visit: ⁠https://www.neurocycle.app⁠ Thank you to our sponsors for maki…

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Raising Christian Kids in an LGBTQ+ World 38:48

2M ago38:48

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The rapid increase in LGBTQ+ issues in our culture leaves many Christian parents struggling with how to navigate these realities with their children in ways that are both loving and aligned to their Christian faith. Dr. Carol's guest on today's episode is Ellen Radcliff. She was raised in a Christian home and also wrestles with same-sex attraction.…

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Authentic Intimacy, Sexual Wholeness, and Freedom from Shame for Christian Women 38:08

2M ago38:08

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Christian women, young and old, often struggle with a disconnect between what their intellect may know is "right" about sexuality, God, and relationships, and what their own experience has been. Pornography or other ungodly sexual behaviors only add to their sexual shame and feeling of being stuck. On this episode Dr. Carol talks with Dr. Joy Skark…

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Empowering Vs. Enabling Toxic Behavior 40:21

3M ago40:21

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I discuss the difference between enabling and empowering someone. Simply put, enabling is doing something challenging for someone else, while empowering someone means helping and supporting them as they complete the challenging task. Think of those school projects you did as a child; enabling is your mom doing the …

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How Your Deepest Healing Comes From Allowing Jesus and Others Into Your Wounds 43:41

3M ago43:41

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We all get wounded. What do you do with your wounds? As humans we naturally hide the parts of us we deem least presentable. And that very hiding is what prevents the deep healing and transformation Jesus longs to bring. In this moving and personal episode, author, pastor, and ministry director Russell Joyce talks with Dr. Carol about how Jesus find…

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Breaking free from people-pleasing 30:41

3M ago30:41

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In this podcast, I share the difference between peace-keeping and people-pleasing, the signs you are in toxic people-pleasing mode, and how to break free and find peace. You can watch the full podcast AD-FREE on the Neurocycle app! To download the app just look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play. Or visit: https://www.neurocycle.app Tha…

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Reclaiming the Way God Made You as a Man 45:59

3M ago45:59

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Our culture seems obsessed with sex. Then why do so many men seem to experience sexual desire as a place of brokenness, shame, struggle, and confusion? Dr. Carol's guest on this episode asserts that men are oversexualized yet sexually undernourished, and that many men need more talk, not less, about sexuality. Experienced therapist and author Sam J…

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Harnessing Anger: Transforming Rage into Insight 24:15

3M ago24:15

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In this episode I share some tips on how to better understand anger, how to learn from it, and how to make it helpful and not harmful. To watch the full episode AD-FREE download the Neurocycle app! Just look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play, or visit: https://www.neurocycle.app Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possibl…

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Ending the cycle of bad relationships + navigating divorce 39:07

3M ago39:07

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In this episode, I interview Karen McMahon, Certified High Conflict Divorce Strategist and Founder of Journey Beyond Divorce. We talk about how codependency is a magnet for disordered and dysfunctional relationships and the secret to attracting healthier partners, and how to overcome pain, isolation and self doubt as you negotiate your divorce sett…

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The Christian Single Experience: How to Navigate the Challenges to Living Fully Alive 38:37

3M ago38:37

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While approximately 50% of those who call themselves Christian in the developed world are unmarried, only about 25% of the typical church attendees are unmarried. Where are the other single Christians? Many unmarried Christians report unique struggles in their walk with God. They often report feeling disconnected or even alienated from the body of …

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Help! I’m so tired all the time 23:04

3M ago23:04

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You've rested but you still feel tired all the time. Why? In this episode I explain why you may still be struggling with low energy even though you slept your recommended daily amount. I also share the signs of fatigue you may be missing. And I give tips to help you feel rested AND restored. Listen to the full epsideo AD-FREE on the Neurocycle app!…

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Finding your courage to do the hard and crazy things 1:00:55

3M ago1:00:55

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What is courage? How do you find the strength to do more, or less when everything just seems too much? In this episode I explore this and more with Jean-Philippe Courtois, the Executive Vice President and President of Microsoft Global Sales, and the co-founder of Live for Good, a French association that aims to help young leaders develop their soci…

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Your Desire to Belong: Finding Our Place in the World and in the Love of God 38:32

3M ago38:32

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The need to belong is deep in our human souls. We are almost always asking, "Am I on the inside? Or on the outside?" Loneliness has strong negative impacts on our physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Dr. Carol's conversation with writer, speaker, and podcaster Sarah E. Westfall will help you navigate your need to belong, and how that comes…

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Moving Though Regret 25:12

3M ago25:12

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In this podcast I talk about how uncontrolled regret can affect us mentally and physically, and what we can do to learn how to manage our regrets and make them work for us and not against us. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see Neurocycle.app or look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Go…

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Life On Purpose Ep. 1 Featuring Beth Ellis 32:55

4M ago32:55

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Dr. Patrick is joined by Beth Ellis to discuss how our life stories can intersect with purposeful service to others. Beth shares how a story of drug addiction and trauma can be flipped upside down to impact “those I once was.”By Dr. Carole Patrick

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How to rebuild your life after trauma and heartbreak 49:02

4M ago49:02

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In this podcast I talk to bestselling author Brianna Madia about living a life of intention, getting lost on purpose, what it means to be brave, rebuilding your life from scratch, and so much more! Sponsors helping make this podcast possible: -BUTCHERBOX: Sign up for ButcherBox today by going to Butcherbox.com/drleaf and use code drleaf at checkout…

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Securely Attached to God: Experiencing Being WITH Jesus 46:07

4M ago46:07

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More religious stuff to do. So much performance leads to anxiety and exhaustion. When our attachment to God is insecure, or is based on our own activity and behavior, there's no life. Anglican priest and spiritual director Summer Joy Gross has walked the journey to become securely attached to God. She talks with Dr. Carol on this episode about how …

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A Story of Pursuing Wholeness in a Marriage Harmed by Betrayal, Emotional Deprivation, and Autism 42:32

4M ago42:32

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Marriage is hard. And it can be really hard when you face betrayal, neurodiversity, old baggage, emotional deprivation, and more. Shawna Meek has faced all this, and has chosen to stay married. She talks with Dr. Carol about what helped her stay - and stay sane - in the middle of all the mess. You may or may not make the same choice Shawna has. But…

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Resilience: How to Stand Firm When Facing Spiritual Opposition 27:55

4M ago27:55

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Your journey to wholeness - sexually and otherwise - will be opposed. That opposition comes from both inside you and from outside you. That opposition includes pressure from the kingdom of darkness. Not everything is spiritual warfare, but understanding this aspect of what you will face helps you be prepared and successful in facing the opposition.…

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It's ok not to be ok! 28:30

4M ago28:30

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In this podcast I talk about the 100% happiness fallacy, and why learning how how to embrace your pain and rewrite your story is an important part of being truly happy. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see Neurocycle.app or look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play. Does it feel…

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Confronting the “good girl” trap with Elise Loehnen 55:51

4M ago55:51

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In this podcast I talk to bestselling author and podcast host Elise Loehnen about being a woman in today’s world, the price we as women pay to be “good” and “on our best behavior”, how this impacts our mental wellbeing, and so much more! Sponsors helping make this podcast possible: -Apollo Neuro: To get $50 off your device, just go to apolloneuro.c…

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Is it a Good Thing When You Don’t Get What You Want? 47:05

4M ago47:05

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We often don’t get what we want and that is often a good thing. Desire—including sexual desire—can often be in disorder. Today’s follower of Jesus exist at a moment in history when our desires, longings, and wants are being weaponized against us by cultural, spiritual, and relational forces. “Follow your heart” and “You do you” has become our momen…

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