Best Christy Bauman Podcasts (2024)

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A NtR Short: Left Brain/Right Brain: Meditation, Neurobiology, and the Power to Become Present (Becoming Present II) 22:48

4d ago22:48

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We live in a left brain world. The brain’s left hemisphere is generally concerned with being explicit, certain, and in control. The right hemisphere, in contrast, is focused on story, metaphor, space, and connection. Shifting to the right brain can open up a world of possibility, as we become more concerned with what we experience and how we’re con…

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Episode 320 - Rev. Dr. Dennis Edwards, "Finding Hope Through Brokenness" 27:49

4d ago27:49

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Welcome back to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. Today, we bring you a special encore presentation featuring a conversation between our host, Michael John Cusick, and the esteemed Rev. Dr. Dennis Edwards. Known for his deep theological insights and compassionate pastoral work, Dr. Edwards dives into the concept of res…

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Dealing with Beliefs that Keep Us Stuck: Anger, Advocacy, and the Power of “Hell No” Energy (Storytelling IV) 41:17

11d ago41:17

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We all have automatic negative thoughts and beliefs that can keep us stuck. What's to be done? In this episode, we explore how the unresolved arousal in our stories can lead to beliefs that produce terrible fruit in our lives. And we explore the resource within our agency to renounce those stories, advocating for our freedom. Finding this “hell no”…

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Episode 319 - Marta Hobbs, "Journey to Freedom, Healing, and Coming Home" 52:31

11d ago52:31

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Welcome to Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In today's episode, we welcome Marta Hobbs, the author of Unraveling: A Woman's Search for Freedom and the Journey of Coming Home. Marta will share her inspiring story of healing, self-discovery, and reclaiming her inner beauty. She will also discuss her experiences as a survivor and refugee, …

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Episode 123: REPLAY Friendship — It’s Complicated with Andi Andrew 45:54

14d ago45:54

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This week on the REPLAY we share an interview with Karrie and Andi Andrew, a fantastic author and pastor! She shares about the heart and honest stories that birthed her newest book "Friendship — It’s Complicated." As we all know, friendship is difficult but so necessary! This interview offers practical tools for improving and healing friendships. A…

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Episode 318 - Dr. Janelle Hallman, "Mindfulness and the Presence of God, Part 2" 30:47

19d ago30:47

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If you need to listen to the first half of the conversation, click here -> Episode 317 - Dr. Janelle Hallman, "Mindfulness and the Presence of God, Part 1" Welcome to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In today's podcast, Michael continues his conversation with Dr. Janelle Hallman, diving deep into the practice of min…

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A NtR Short: The Problem with Meditation: Letting Go of the Small Self to Find the True Self (Becoming Present, Part I) 19:44

25d ago19:44

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Meditation is great, its benefits incredible. And…most of us resist it. Not just because we are busy, but because meditation—like any space of quiet—would have us face stories and beliefs that we prefer to avoid. In this episode, we explore our resistance to meditation and, hand-in-hand, a practice that may help us look forward to learning meditati…

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Episode 317 - Dr. Janelle Hallman, "Mindfulness and the Presence of God, Part 1" 31:07

25d ago31:07

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Welcome to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." Today, we welcome Dr. Janelle Hallman back to the podcast. Janelle serves on the team at Restoring the Soul and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, ordained minister, professor, author, and speaker on issues such as redemption, healing, and wholeness. She has a profound …

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Episode 122: REPLAY Why We Value Connection and Friendship 45:20

29d ago45:20

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REPLAY of the week, talking about friendships and the value in them. Something we talk about a lot on The Honest Pod is our connection to ourselves, God and others. Join us this week as Karrie, Mario, and Allyson share some of their experiences as a friend and being a friend. They also discuss some of the markers for WHEN it’s time to invite a frie…

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Episode 316 - Dr. Christy Bauman, "Insights on Intuition, Legacy, and Healing" 58:45

1M ago58:45

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Welcome to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." Today, we dive into the profound and transformative realms of intuition, legacy, and rites of passage with our guest, Dr. Christy Bauman, a therapist, scholar, and author of the newly released "Her Rites: A Sacred Journey for the Mind, Body, and Soul." Join us as Christy e…

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Arousal is the Soul of Every Story: A Path for Naming Fulfilled and Frustrated Desire (Storytelling III) 43:18

1M ago43:18

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Every story is an arousal story, because arousal is the soul’s ultimate energy: we long for connection and become panicked at the possibility of disconnection. Arousal, in this sense, is far greater than sexual arousal—it is the energy animating all things. In this episode, we explore the idea of resolved arousal and unresolved arousal, with plenty…

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Episode 315 - Sean Seay, "Wholehearted Leadership" 41:41

1M ago41:41

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Welcome to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In today's episode, we welcome back our good friend Sean Seay. Together, he and Michael explore the profound impact of investing in the well-being of church leaders and staff, highlighting innovative practices such as sabbaticals for personal and professional growth. We'll…

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Episode 121: REPLAY Reclaiming Your Body with Tori Hein 1:08:13

1M ago1:08:13

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In this week's REPLAY, Karrie is joined by friend Tori Hein as they dive into the often overlooked topic of our relationship with our bodies within the context of faith. They explore the history of the church, examining periods of body-centeredness and times when the body was neglected or abused. In the present era, where we are inundated with imag…

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Episode 314 - Sacred Attachment: Escaping Spiritual Exhaustion and Trusting in Divine Love 51:31

2M ago51:31

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Welcome to another inspiring episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In today's conversation, Michael is joined by Brian Boecker, as they delve deep into the themes of love, faith, and spirituality. Together, they explore the idea of embracing playfulness and love over living in fear and the role of mysticism in experiencing divin…

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A NtR Short: Living Beyond Self-Protection (A Simple Embodiment Practice for Increasing Agency) 8:01

2M ago8:01

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In this short, we explore the importance of naming our emotions at a granular level as well as exploring how “negative emotions” may be (1) protecting us while (2) keeping us from what we long for. The more fluency we gain in naming our emotions and how they function to protect but also limit us, the more agency—which expresses itself as choice and…

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Episode 313 - Jim Smith, "The Journey of Surrender and Transformation, Part 2" 33:55

2M ago33:55

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Welcome to "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In this episode, we continue our inspiring conversation with Jim Smith, diving into the transformative power of faith. Jim expresses his deep gratitude for the journey he's shared with his Christ-like collaborator, Matt, and extends heartfelt thanks to our listeners. Together, Michael and Ji…

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Episode 120: REPLAY The Practice of Embodiment & Foundational Rituals with Heather Stringer 1:03:28

2M ago1:03:28

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This week on our REPLAY of Episode 77, Karrie chats with her friend Heather Stringer, artist, licensed mental health therapist and ritual maker. Heather leads with the quote, “forgetfulness leads to exile, while remembrance leads to redemption” as they dive into the practice of embodiment and the importance of ritual making to mark your life. Heath…

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A NtR Short: A Simple Gratitude Prompt for Radical Life Change 15:25

2M ago15:25

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In this Short, we confront our human and cultural tendency to focus on what we don’t have rather than what we do. This pressure keeps us from being here and now, in reality, which is the only place we can experience joy. Through focusing on what we have rather than what we want, we can shift everything about our perspective. As always, we explore t…

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Episode 312 - Jim Smith, "The Journey of Surrender and Transformation, Part 1" 39:11

2M ago39:11

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Welcome to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In today's conversation, Michael and Jim Smith dive deep into the complex and ongoing journey of surrender and spiritual growth. Michael opens up about his own experience with the painful yet rewarding process of counseling, emphasizing that surrender is not a one-time eve…

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A NtR Short: The Evil of "Should" (Freeing Your Life from the Tyranny of Who You Are Supposed to Be) 13:44

2M ago13:44

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In this Short, we confront the pervasive pressure that the word “should” can exert in our lives. In considering how we actually change—becoming the people we want to be—“should” has very limited power to transform us at our deepest levels. Instead, we must practice being held, which requires a different energy and orientation to life. As always, we…

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Episode 311 - Sam Jolman, "The Sex Talk You Never Got, Part 2" 27:40

2M ago27:40

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Welcome back to "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In today's episode, Michael dives deep into a conversation with Sam Jolman, author of "The Sex Talk You Never Got: Reclaiming the Heart of Masculine Sexuality." Sam’s groundbreaking book, set to release on June 11, explores the often misunderstood landscape of male sexuality, emphasizin…

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Episode 119: REPLAY Holding Space in the Hurt with Cassandra Speer 58:59

2M ago58:59

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We're doing a replay of some of our favorite episodes for the summer! Karrie sits down with Cassandra Speer to discuss her new book "Her True Worth", her personal story, and how she provides a healing space for others. Cass talks about stewarding her time in order to walk alongside others going through the trenches of life and how to remain faithfu…

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Episode 310 - Sam Jolman, "The Sex Talk You Never Got, Part 1" 27:50

2M ago27:50

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Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. Today, our special guest is Sam Jolman, author of the forthcoming book, "The Sex Talk You Never Got: Reclaiming the Heart of Masculine Sexuality." In this episode, Michael and Sam explore the genesis of Jolman's book and the pivotal discussions that underpin men's sexual hea…

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Finding Agency: Cultivating Our Power to Choose (Storytelling Part III: A Conversation with Daphne Larkin and Christy Bauman) 1:08:00

3M ago1:08:00

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This conversation with Daphne Larkin and Dr. Christy Bauman is an exploration of the importance of knowing and telling our hard stories. Through real life-examples, we survey how telling stories creates greater flexibility in our perspective, resilience in our attitudes, and kindness in how we hold our own narratives, as we become empowered to live…

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A NtR Short: Owning the Morning: Writing Your Grounding Story 14:06

3M ago14:06

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In this Short, we explore a simple two-step practice for seizing the day rather than letting the day seize you. The practice is straightforward: a commitment to spend a few moments in a slow, unhurried posture combined with a consistent engagement of your “grounding story.” In this episode, we explain what a grounding story is, how to create one, a…

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Episode 309 - Dr. Alison Cook, "Navigating Emotions and Faith" 34:12

3M ago34:12

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Welcome to "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In today's episode, Michael is joined by Dr. Alison Cook, author of the newly released book, "I Shouldn't Feel This Way." Together, they delve into the complexities of emotions and how we can navigate challenging situations through daily practices. Dr. Cook's book is part of a trilogy that i…

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Episode 308 - "Barriers to Overcoming Betrayal Trauma" 26:12

3M ago26:12

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Welcome to another edition of Restoring the Soul. On today's podcast, we tackled the critical topic of betrayal trauma with my bride Julianne. We explored why many women feel stuck in their healing process, diving into relational barriers like ongoing betrayal, gaslighting, and the impact of unresolved past trauma. We discussed the importance of em…

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Episode 118: Q & A Part 2 with Cathy Loerzel & Shara Photias 58:09

3M ago58:09

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Another fun Question and Answer with Karrie, Cathy, and Shara. In today's episode, they answer the question about seeking healing and restoration in relationships with parents who deny past trauma. The hosts emphasize the importance of doing the inner work before engaging in conversations with parents, as well as the possibility of healing without …

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A NtR Short: “Discharging a Loyal Soldier”: How to Release Parts of Us That Once Kept Us Safe…and Now Keep Us Stuck 13:14

3M ago13:14

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In this Naming the Real Short—a bonus episode in our Storytelling Series—we explore the idea of “discharging a loyal soldier,” which is releasing a belief/part of us that kept us safe but now keeps us stuck. By thanking the part, releasing the part, and re-assigning the part to a new role, we can transcend the places where we’ve got mired and move …

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Episode 307 - "Experience Authenticity and Connection at the RTS Men's Weekend" 36:30

3M ago36:30

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Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. Today, Michael is joined by Intensive Clinical Soul Care Specialist Brian Boecker. Together, they explore the profound impact of an upcoming men’s intensive weekend in Monument, Colorado, from September 19th through the 22nd, 2024. Throughout this discussion, they unpack the…

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You’re Not Crazy for Talking to Yourself: How to Dialogue with All Your Parts (Storytelling Part II) 35:58

3M ago35:58

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The person that we are includes many parts, organized around our true Self. But many times we feel stuck, because we believe our most frustrated or seemingly dysfunctional part is our actual identity, or because we don’t how to integrate our parts into a greater whole. In this episode, we consider the reality that you aren’t crazy for talking to yo…

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A NtR Short: Far From Rome (How Celtic Spirituality Changes How We See the World) 12:01

4M ago12:01

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In this episode—our first Naming the Real SHORT—we explore the two primary ways that Celtic spirituality helps us see the world differently than the way promulgated by Western Imperial Christianity.By Brandon Cook

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Episode 306 - Dr. Rodney Reeves, "The Embodied Faith: Incarnating the Gospel in Everyday Life" 38:14

4M ago38:14

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Welcome back to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. Today, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Rodney Reeves for a captivating conversation about spirituality, imagination, and the profound teachings from the Gospel of John. In today’s episode, we’ll be delving deep into the passage of a remarkable woman who, unlike the disc…

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Episode 117: Bold Women, Bruised Hearts with Dr. Christy Bauman 1:08:56

4M ago1:08:56

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Today Karrie talks with Dr. Christy Bauman as they discuss her book 'Her Rights' and the importance of women embracing their true voice and identity. Dr. Christy explores the concept of rites of passage and how they can help women navigate different seasons of life. The conversation touches on themes of vulnerability, belonging, and the cost of bei…

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Telling Hard Stories: The Power to Heal Our Bodies and Transform Our Souls (Storytelling Part I) 38:48

4M ago38:48

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Human beings tend to resist and avoid; it’s a default state for us. But resistance and avoidance lock us into a life of gray horizons—on automatic, far from the thrill of fully feeling or fully flourishing. And yet we are never without tools to get us unstuck. In this episode, we explore the incredible power of telling hard stories for reinventing …

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