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He Did Deliver Me From Bondage

Lisa Bruneel and Colleen Harrison

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This podcast is an in depth discussion of the true principles found in the twelve steps of addiction recovery combined with the truths found in the Book of Mormon and Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ, using the book He Did Deliver Me From Bondage. The podcast is cohosted by the author Colleen Harrison and Lisa Bruneel, both members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, addicts in recovery, and spouses of addicts in recovery. Together they share their experience, strength, and ho ...
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Rethinking Wellness

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CEDS

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Rethinking Wellness offers critical thinking and compassionate skepticism about wellness and diet culture, and reflections on how to find true well-being. We explore the science (or lack thereof) behind popular wellness diets, the role of influencers and social-media algorithms in spreading wellness misinformation, problematic practices in the alternative- and integrative-medicine space, how wellness culture often drives disordered eating, the truth about trending topics like gut health, how ...
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Therapist Melika Wiley stresses the significance of activating the mind and body in the healing process, encouraging individuals to explore joy and personal growth. Personal pain can lead to purpose and helping others, as seen in experiences of teenage motherhood and people-pleasing behaviors. Both women highlight the transformative power of overco…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Science and parenting journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer joins us to discuss the real risks of social media and smartphones for kids (and all of us), what the popular book THE ANXIOUS GENERATION gets wrong about the science on teens and technology, the simila…
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Dani Bourdeau, a holistic life coach and co-host of the Triggered AF podcast, passionately shares her natural hair journey as a central aspect of her self-love and acceptance narrative. Initially struggling with societal pressures and feelings of self-consciousness, Dani learned to embrace her natural hair, through a committed journey of self-care …
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In this episode Colleen and Lisa interview Stacey. Stacey takes us on a journey through her story of living with multiple addictions in addition to bipolar disorder. After years of struggling she finally finds sobriety, but her story doesn't end there. She courageously follows the direction of the Holy Ghost to return to church, repent, and experie…
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Author and rhetoric professor Colleen Derkatch joins us to discuss why wellness sells (and her new book by that name), how wellness culture promises an alternative to the biomedical/pharmaceutical model but fails to deliver, why it’s important to acknowledge that certain aspects of wellness culture are helpful to people even as we critique its harm…
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In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Stephanie Harrison, the creator of the New Happy philosophy. Stephanie shared her personal journey of transformation from pursuing societal expectations of happiness to discovering a new path based on authenticity and compassion. We discussed the importance of social connection, resilience,…
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In this episode Colleen and Lisa wrap up the discussion of the chapter Counsel With The Lord In All Thy Doings. They weave in their own insights about the principles found in the chapter along with current quotes from modern prophets and apostles and personal experiences. They testify of the importance of personal revelation and that each and every…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Jenn Romolini, author of AMBITION MONSTER, joins us to discuss how ambition and overwork affected her well-being, why workaholism is often a response to trauma, why she developed an eating disorder as a teenager (and the specific personality trait that hel…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about the food rules she stopped following—and shares four food-related principles she tries to practice. The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the first question here, and sign up for a pa…
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In this podcast episode, I had the honor of interviewing Heather Elliott Whitehead. She generously shared her personal journey of overcoming heartbreak and adversity. Heather's narrative included enduring significant losses like the passing of her brother and father, alongside a traumatic breakup. Through introspection, journaling, mindfulness, cog…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Jessica Steier of The Unbiased Science Podcast joins us to discuss the need for empathy and bridge-building in science communication, why she’s critical of restrictive diets and other wellness trends while holding space for their proponents to evolve (and …
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Makini and Breanna emphasize the crucial need for representation in therapy for Black individuals, driven by their personal experiences and the stigmatization of mental health within their communities. They discuss the common challenges faced by Black clients, including undiagnosed learning differences and the impact of generational trauma, and str…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about going autoimmune diets and celiac disease, and there’s a bonus one for paid subscribers about going gluten-free for an autoimmune thyroid condition. Become a paid subscriber to hear the whole thing! Get full show …
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In this episode Colleen and Lisa discuss the middle of the chapter Counsel With The Lord In All Thy Doings. They continue to share their insights and experiences about developing a truly personal relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, emphasizing the importance of receiving personal revelation for ourselves. Revelation that is heart de…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Psychologist Alexis Conason joins us to discuss her background in “obesity” research, how she came to question the conventional weight paradigm and move to a weight-neutral approach, the industry influence behind the American Medical Association’s decision…
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TAMI GOVEIA, JAMES LOTT JR, AND AMANDA RUSS DISCUSS Y&R! June 2024 JLJ Event Zooms Friday June 14th-5pmPST-Mental Health Zoom ($10) Saturday June 15th-12noonPST-Private Soap Zoom ($10) Saturday June 22nd-12pmPST- The State of LGBTQIA Characters on Soaps ($10) Friday June 28th-15pmPST-JLJ’s Happy Hour Zoom ($10) 4 ways to pay: Venmo- james-lott-7 Pa…
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In this episode, Tressa Manns shared her journey of processing grief and loss. Tressa opened up about the traumatic experiences she faced, including the passing of her aunt, uncle, and partner in the same year. She highlighted the different ways she grieved each loss and the challenges she encountered during the grieving process. Tressa emphasized …
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Science communicator Jonathan Jarry joins us to discuss his history of turning to alternative cures for chronic pain, how he came to be skeptical of the wellness industry, the problems with science journalism, why you probably don’t have a leaky gut (despi…
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Efia Leatham is a best-selling author, impact speaker, minister, and transformational leader dedicated to helping others heal from childhood trauma. Through her various platforms, including her award-winning Canadian jewelry company, Kingdom Beads, and her broadcast "Throne Tuesdays with Afia," she shares insights from her life and books, such as "…
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In this episode Colleen and Lisa discuss the first third of the chapter Counsel With The Lord In All Thy Doings. They share personal insights and experiences relating to step eleven, describing the importance of developing a personal relationship with God and Jesus Christ. Both hosts weave in personal experiences, words from AA, and messages from o…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about how much protein you really need—and explores why a certain piece of incorrect advice is so popular among influencers and “protein girlies.” The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the …
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Katie Dalebout guest-hosts the show to interview Christy about her new book, The Wellness Trap! Christy shares why she wanted to write a book about wellness, the potential harms of integrative and functional medicine (and why we’re understandably attracted to these approaches), the connections between wellness culture and diet culture, the legacy o…
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Kishshana Palmer is an international speaker, trainer, and coach with a 20+ year background in fundraising, marketing, and talent management who helps leaders create high performing teams. Kishshana is CEO of ManageMint, Inc., an organizational development firm focused on helping everyday leaders live well and lead well. Her firm's work centers on …
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In this episode Colleen and Lisa share their personal capturing of the scriptures found on pages 139-141, in the section titled "Preparation for Discussion of Principle Eleven: Counsel With the Lord In All Thy Doings." These scriptures prepare us for the concepts we will discuss and learn in Step Eleven: Sought through prayer and meditation to impr…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Psychotherapist, nutrition counselor, and author Pixie Turner joins us to discuss her history with wellness culture, the Belle Gibson scandal and how it ignited her skepticism, how we can think critically about the plant-based diet trend, the truth about “…
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Dr. Colleen Prendergast is a distinguished chiropractor, holistic nutritionist, and former Division One track and field athlete, renowned for her passion towards healing through trauma and resilience. Her perspective on the matter is deeply rooted in forgiveness and faith, emphasizing the importance of social connections and the power of forgivenes…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com In this bonus episode, Christy discusses Netflix’s new gut-health documentary—and why the film’s claims that gut microbes directly influence weight and disease are more hype than science. This episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to a free preview here,…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com New York Times bestselling author and former CNN political analyst Kirsten Powers joins us to discuss her history of chronic fatigue and illness, her experience with dubious diagnoses and wild wellness treatments, what she discovered about the true causes …
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In this episode Colleen and Lisa interview Lisa's husband Zach. Zach shares his journey of lust addiction, finding hope and peace through the twelve steps, and his ongoing discovery of the Savior's mercy and love as he continues to apply Step Ten in his life. Lisa adds in a few extra details, because of course she just couldn't resist!…
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Senait Litchmore is not only a registered psychotherapist and coach, but also a devoted mother and wife who has spent over a decade empowering women and breaking toxic cycles through her therapeutic support for families. Her perspective on parenting evolution is heavily influenced by her background and personal experiences both as a parent and from…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Writer, speaker, and weight-inclusive health/fitness professional Ragen Chastain joins us to discuss the potential side effects and other downsides of using GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic and its ilk) for weight loss, the massive influence the manufacturers of …
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com In this bonus episode, Christy discusses the science (or lack thereof) behind the wellness-culture slogan “sunlight before screen light.” This episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to a free preview here, and sign up for a paid subscription to hear the f…
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Krishna Avalon, a seasoned subconscious therapist, licensed acupuncturist, and psyche facilitator, has over twenty years of experience in guiding individuals in their health and wellness journey. Raised as a brown girl in a large Catholic family in the Midwest, her unique upbringing propelled her journey towards understanding safety, trusting her v…
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In this episode Colleen and Lisa go off the beaten path of the content of He Did Deliver Me From Bondage, and share their own personal insights about a booklet titled,"The Unpopular Guide to Step 10." This booklet can be purchased on Amazon or dowloaded free from a simple internet search. The booklet is written by a group of anonymous members of Al…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Employee well-being consultant and health coach Heather Sayers Lehman joins us to discuss how workplace wellness programs often make people LESS well by promoting disordered eating, body shame, and even some woo-woo wellness trends. She also shares her his…
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In this episode, Cheryl Sutherland openly discussed her journey, touching on themes of vulnerability, grief, self-discovery, and the importance of social connections. She highlighted the significance of embracing diverse perspectives and the transformative power of self-love. Cheryl stressed the importance of acknowledging emotions and seeking supp…
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In this episode Lisa and Colleen discuss both the appendix section titled Discussion on Opposition, and the second half of the chapter Retain a Remission of Your Sins. They begin with a deeper dive into the principle opposition using the appendix, discussing how without opposition ,ultimately we nor God could even exist. Then they return to the cha…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Journalist and author Kate Leaver joins us to discuss her experience with long Covid, all the weird wellness-y stuff she tried out of desperation, and why it’s so hard to think critically about interventions that promise healing when you’re so sick you bar…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com In this bonus episode, Christy discusses the GLP-1 hype pipeline, how celebrities like Oprah have helped keep the hype flowing, and how to keep your cool when the whole world is losing their sh*t over the latest wellness/diet fad. This episode is for paid …
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Registered dietitians and diabetes educators Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez join us to discuss why people with diabetes don’t need to focus on weight loss, why the popular wellness-culture notion of diabetes “remission” or “reversal” can be harmful, how the…
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In this episode Colleen and Lisa discuss the first half of the chapter Retain a Remission of Your Sins. They share personal insights and experiences relating to step ten, including the truth that in order to retain the change of heart we have experienced, we must continue to apply and live by the principles that we have learned in the previous nine…
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In this insightful podcast episode, I had the pleasure of engaging in a deep and meaningful conversation with Danielle Wiebe. We explored the profound connection between personal development and business growth. Both Danielle and I shared our experiences of taking breaks from social media to focus on our well-being and priorities, highlighting the …
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Writer and linguist Amanda Montell joins us to discuss “magical overthinking” and the cognitive biases that make us vulnerable to misinformation, celebrity culture and its intersections with wellness culture, how to deal with panic headlines, cultish langu…
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James Lott Jr talks with Multi Emmy Nominated Actress of Stage/Screen/TV, Colleen Zenk. They talk about As The World Turns (Barbara Ryan), Stage Work with Legends like Chita Rivera, Maruice Hines, Oral Cancer and her latest work as Jordan on The Young and the Restless. And James Asks her question she's never been asked before! April is Oral Cancer …
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