Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, ICBT
Episodes
28. Play Therapy for School Aged Children with Anxiety with Brittany Dyer, LPC-MHSP
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's special is my good friend, Brittany Dyer, a Licensed Professional Counselor. Brittany shares her knowledge and expertise in play ther...
27. Sending Hope and Love to the Not Yet Mothers
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for all the women out there who are hoping and praying for a child, for couples who are experiencing fertility issues and for those wh...
26. A Personal OCD Story of Experiencing God’s Presence and Grace with Peyton Garland
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“OCD has been the gateway to God and grace for me.” Peyton Garland author of Not So By Myself shares her story of OCD and her journey of going to ...
25. Making Church a Welcoming Place for People with Mental Health Struggles with Dr. Steve Grcevich of Key Ministry
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Steve Grcevich of Key Ministry. Dr. Steve is helping churches learn how to minister to people with disabilit...
24. Reducing Anxiety with Secret Keeping Horses, Bailee Teter, LPC-MHSP (temp)
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bailee is a local therapist who talks with us about using Equine Assisted Therapy to help with anxiety. We joke about how horses are HIPAA compliant, ...
23. Acupuncture and Anxiety With Encircle Acupuncture
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I had the privilege of having not one, but two guests on the show! Alexa Hulsey and Trey Brackman, both licensed acupuncturists came on to talk...
22. Welcoming the Parts We Don’t Like (IFS) with Lindsey Castleman, LMFT
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsey Castleman, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist trained in IFS therapy holds the belief that we were all designed for relationship and con...
21. Is Healing from Childhood Wounds the Key to Unlocking Anxiety? With Laura Mullis, LCSW
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing one of my mentors, Laura Mullis, LCSWWhy Laura switched from weekly therapy to intensive sessions...
20. Overcoming Sexual Anxiety and Dysfunction For Women with Kelly Ehlert, PT
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion with Kelly Ehlert, PT, DPT, OCD, COMT, CDNT. Different messages about sex that can trip women up (moral, medical, media)Common sexual iss...
19. Practical Tips for Socializing as an Introvert in an Extrovert World with Holley Gerth
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I had the privilege of interviewing Holley Gerth, author of The Powerful Purpose of Introverts to discuss her own experience of burnout from trying to...
18. ERP is not the Only Option for OCD
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am flying solo to discuss my own experience of learning about Exposure and Response Prevention Prevention and why I ultimately went back to us...
17. The Power of EMDR Therapy for Anxiety with Sarah Slade, LPC-MHSP
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I was able to geek out with on of my favorite colleagues to talk about our favorite therapy: EMDR. Our path to receiving EMDR trainin...
16. Is Mindfulness for Christians? with Dr. Irene Kraegel
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mindfulness is a buzzword in conversations surrounding anxiety. Dr. Irene Kraegal, writer of The Mindful Christian defines mindfulness in an easy to...
15. Supporting Your Anxious Spouse with Summer McKinney, LMFT
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I haven't done any marriage counseling since my internship in graduate school, so I asked my good friend Summer McKinney to be on the show to tal...
14. How to Find a Therapist Who is Right for You
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this solo episode, Carrie shares about how to find a therapist who is right for you. Carrie shares her own experience searching for two different c...
13. Panic Attacks, OCD, and God: A Personal Story with Mitzi VanCleve
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Author Mitzi VanCleve shares her own personal story of experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, and OCD and ultimately, how God has used these things for ...
12. Ten Ways to Have a Calmer Mind and Body in 5 Minutes or Less
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for simple ways to relax and calm down? Often people use things like taking a bath to relax. That’s great, but you don’t always ha...
11. Vulnerability, Grace, and The Power of Church Community with Randy Draughon
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when pastors are isolatedHow pain can be a good thingVulnerability as a gift we give each otherHow to build a Christian Community Link an...
10. Carrie's Story of Anxiety in Dating with Now Husband Steve
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and I recorded this show about a month before our wedding. We talk about my anxiety during the dating process and his involvement in helping me ...
9. Not Sure About Therapy? Try it on! with Erica Kessee, LPC-MHSP (temp)
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Different therapist personalities and styles Demystifying therapyFinding the therapist who is the right fit Different kinds of therapies that therap...
8. One Therapist's Story of Discovering Her Scrupulosity OCD with Rachel Hammons
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is Scrupulosity OCD?How Rachel discovered she had been struggling with itHow to determine if this is a normal level of spiritual concern or could...
7. How PCIT Can Help Your Anxious Child with Anika Mullen, LPC-MHSP
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is Parent Child Interaction Therapy?How PCIT is helpful for children with behavioral problemsHow receiving PCIT virtually through online counseli...
6. Does Music Really Help You Cope with Anxiety? A Music Therapist Explains How to Get Relief with Tim Ringgold
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Spiritual painNeuroscience behind how music calms the nervous systemPractical ways to utilize music when stressedDifference between listening to music...
5. Can God Use Your Anxiety for Good? Rhett Smith, LMFT
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett’s story of transitioning from pastoring to therapyHow anxiety can be used for goodRhett’s view on pastors going to therapyHow pastors and mi...
4. Wondering if You Have Anxiety or OCD? Why Getting a Diagnosis is so Important with Jessica Huddleston, LPC-MHSP
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Personal story of how her daughter has been impacted by OCDImportance of differentiating between anxiety and OCDExposure and Response Prevention (ERP)...
3. Is Anxiety Physical, Mental, or Both? Physical Health Conditions That Contribute to Anxiety with Melanie Lowe, NP
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Various health conditions that can contribute to or increase anxietyWhy it’s important to have a Primary Care Physician Taking medications for ment...
2. Why Hasn’t God Answered My Prayers for Healing? Interview with Pastor Troy Powell
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How Pastor Troy went from falling asleep to engaged during his time with God in the morningReceiving the call to plant a church and the unexpected mir...
1. Carrie's Welcome to Hope for Anxiety and OCD
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the inspiration for Hope for Anxiety and OCDMy story of going from a religious person to a spiritual oneWhen life turns out not as you planned i...