Speaking Our Minds
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
112: Unpacking Purity Culture: Analyzing the Shame, Myths and Long Term Effects with Dr. Camden
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the sex therapy talk you didn't know you needed! In this week's episode, Brittney and our guest Dr. Camden tackle the complex effects of pu...
111: We're Back! Real Life Updates + Giving Yourself Permission to Evolve
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! After a much-needed summer break, we’re returning to the mic with fresh perspectives, raw honesty, and real-life stories. Join us as we ...
110: Letting Go of the Limits That Hold Women Back
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we're talking all about letting go of the socially constructed limits that keep women small and hold them back from authentici...
109: Deconstructing Patriarchy and its Affects on Mental Health
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we're talking all about deconstructing patriarchy and its effects on mental health, including our own personal experiences and...
108: Q&A | Rethinking Anger, Deconstructing Patriarchy & Healthy Differentiation
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Q&A episode, we’re answering your question all about:Anger as a healthy part of processing hurtThe history of patriarchy and its ...
107: Healing From Purity Culture and Redefining Healthy Sexuality with Stephanie Stalvey
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ranela and our guest Stephanie Stalvey are breaking down the constructs surrounding purity culture and healing from the messag...
106: When Religious Trauma Makes You Question Everything with Caitlin Harrison
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we're talking all about the psychology of evolving faith and rebuilding healthy spirituality, including our own personal exper...
105: Faith Beyond Doubt: When You Find Yourself Rethinking Your Beliefs with Amanda Waldron
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we're talking all about the psychology of evolving faith and rebuilding healthy spirituality, including our own personal exper...
104: The Psychology of When Your Faith is Changing
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we're talking all about the psychology of evolving faith and rebuilding healthy spirituality, including our own personal exper...
103: Moving from Insecure to Securely Attached Relationships
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we're talking all about attachment styles within a relationship, including our own personal experiences and:What attachment st...
102: Signs of a Healthy Dating Relationship: Red Flags vs Green Flags
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we're talking all about signs of a healthy dating relationship, including our own personal experiences and:Dating red flags &a...
101: Galentines Day Special: Making Friends in Adulthood, Navigating Changes, Friendship Breaks Ups and More
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a special Galentine's Day episode this week where our besties Savannah and Amanda join us in the studio to talk about all things friendshi...
100: Building a Secure Sense of Self
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our celebratory episode 100, join Brittney for a solo chat all about building a secure sense of self as we shift to the topic of relationships this...
099: Q&A Episode | Practicing Radical Acceptance, Mental Health & Justice Work, Dealing with Religious Trauma and more…
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Q&A episode, we’re answering your question all about:Practicing radical acceptance and how that looks on the daily How to reconne...
098: The Power of Slowing Down in a Culture of Speed with Carl Honore
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, join us for a transformative conversation all about the power of slowing down in a fast-paced and productivity culture with ou...
097: How to Eliminate Self-Hate + Start Accepting Yourself
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's solo episode with Ranela is all about how to eliminate self-hate and start accepting yourself. Including:Ranela's backstory of identity cr...
096: The Power of Living From Your Truest Self
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, join us for a real and honest conversation on how to realign with your true self to live an authentic life and show up fully i...
095: Letting Go of People Pleasing in the New Year
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we're talking all about how to recognize and let go of people-pleasing in the new year! Including:Recognizing the signs of bei...
094: Merry Christmas! Difficult Family Dynamics & Being Away From Family for the Holidays
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas friends! Join us for this Christmas Day episode as we talk about navigating difficult family dynamics on this day and ways to make the...
093: Breakups & Divorce During the Holidays
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, join us for a real and honest conversation on navigating breakups and divorce during the holidays. Including:Our personal expe...
092: When the Holiday Season Feels Stressful
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While the holiday season is often associated with joy and celebration, you’re not alone if you haven’t been feeling so merry or have been experien...
091: Single All the Way: Navigating Singlehood, Dating, & Societal Expectations During the Holidays with Kristina Hart
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, join us for a fun conversation all about the realities of being single for the holidays, and the sociocultural shift of women’...
090: Managing Seasonal Depression and it's Impact on Daily Life
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we're talking all about the signs of Seasonal Depression, managing its impact on daily life and some solutions to start gettin...
089: Finding Peace & Freedom with Food and Your Body this Holiday Season
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode with Elise Museles, we're talking all about Unlocking the pow...
088: Moving Through Grief & Loss during the Holidays with Brianna Fattal
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode with Brianna Fattal, we're talking all about how grief and lo...
087: Seasons of Change: When Life Hasn’t Gone As Planned
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode, we're talking all about navigating major transitions and the...
086: Polarization, Echo Chambers, and the Chasms that Divide Us with Kevin Willson
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode, we're talking all about polarization, echo chambers, and how...
085: Unpacking Cancel Culture & the Nuance of Being Human with Michael Nelder
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode, we're talking all about Unpacking Cancel Culture with o...
084: Approaching Conflict in a Polarized Culture with Ashley Abercrombie
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode, we're talking all about Healthy Ways to Approach Conflict in...
083: Does Being “Culture-Blind” Actually Hurt or Help Us?
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney Moses and Ranela Kaligithi!In this episode, we're talking all about being culturally comp...
082: The Psychology of Biases that Blind Us From Seeing Others
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the NEW season of the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with our new co-host Ranela Kaligithi!This episode is all about the psychology of biases- ...
081: A Clinical Understanding of Schizophrenia Signs, Symptoms and Treatment with Dr. David Puder
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Puder went to U.C. Berkeley and majored in Molecular and Cellular Biology while competing on the Cal Rowing Team. After, he went to Lom...
080: Understanding OCD, Treatment & the Role of Faith with Justin Hughes
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin K. Hughes, MA, LPC, owner of Dallas Counseling, PLLC, is a clinician and writer, passionate about helping those impacted by OCD. He serves on t...
079: Understanding Bipolar Disorder from a Faith-based Perspective with Katie Dale
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Dale is no stranger to the storms of Serious Mental Illness. With personal lived experience and professional clinical background, she shares her...
078: How to Support a Family Member Impacted by Mental Illness with Maree Dee
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maree Dee is a Writer | Speaker | Mental Health Advocate | Ministry Leader—passionate about encouraging and equipping others to embrace life in the ...
077: How to Start Caring for Your Hormonal Health with Isabel Garza
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Isabel Garza is a Registered Dietitian and Women's Health Specialist. She helps women with hormone imbalances to stop fighting food and start nourishi...
076: Using Mindfulness to Manage Everyday Stress with Regina Chow Trammel
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Regina Chow Trammel, Ph.D., LCSW, is a Professor in the Master of Social Work program at Azusa Pacific University. She has spent more than a decade in...
075: Letting Go of Perfectionism to Step Out in Imperfect Courage with Jessica Honegger
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Honegger is the founder and co-CEO of Noonday Collection, author of Imperfect Courage, host of the podcast Going Scared, and mom to three litt...
074: Attached to God: How Attachment Styles Affect our Faith
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Krispin Mayfield, we talk about:What the theory of attachment isThe 3 attachment styles of spiritualityHow our attachment style t...
073: How To Build a Care Team To Support Your Church & Community with Laura Howe
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Laura Howe, we talk about:What is a care teamCompassion fatiguePractical steps to building a sustainable care ministryThe 3 types...
072: The Fawn Trauma Response Explained: Breaking Free From Chronic People Pleasing with Kobe Campbell
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Kobe Campbell, we talk about:What is the fawn trauma response?When chronic childhood trauma leads to shrinking & people pleas...
071: Creating Healthy Lifestyle Habits, Productivity Hacks & Making Your Everyday Magic with Mattie James
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Mattie James, we talk about: Creating a morning routine to start your day with clarityBuilding an intentional life to reduce over...
070: Overcoming Insecurity and Standing in Confidence with Amanda Pittman
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Amanda Pittman we talk about:How to heal the false beliefs that fuel insecurityThe 4 components of confidenceShowing up when you ...
069: When Faith Hurts: The Spiritual Impact of Trauma with Victor Vieth
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Victor Vieth we talk about:Identifying spiritual injuriesThe impact of abuse on spiritualitySigns and examples of spiritual block...
068: Suicide Prevention & Support For Loved Ones and in the Church with Robert Vore and Jonathan Singer
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Robert and Jonathan we discuss:Some factors (and warning signs) that lead to a higher risk of suicideHow to assess that someone m...
067: Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy with Russell Jones
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Siler Jones writes and teaches about psychotherapy and spirituality. He’s director of the Residency in Psychotherapy and Spirituality at Car...
066: How We Walk Through Shifts in our Faith Perspectives with Shauna Niequist
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shauna Niequist is the New York Times bestselling author of Cold Tangerines, Bittersweet, Bread & Wine, Savor, and Present Over Perfect. She is ma...
065: Finding Soul Care for Fellow Helpers & Caregivers with Dr. Holly Oxhandler
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Holly Oxhandler shows caregivers and fellow helpers a more self-compassionate way to cope with their overwhelming responsibilities an...
064: Hope & Healing for Addressing Spiritual Abuse and Religious Trauma with Dr. Justin Holcomb
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Justin is an award-winning author, professor, and priest. He has written or edited twenty books on abuse, theology, and biblical studies.Justin teache...
063: The Power of Walking in the Truth of Your Story with Karrie Garcia
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a pastor, life coach, author and CEO, Karrie Garcia inspires change in others by boldly sharing her journey to freedom. Karrie has navigated dark p...
062: Overcoming the Limiting Beliefs Holding You Back This Year with Scott Erickson
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
[10:00] Scott’s initial career and his transition to his calling[26:32] What is a calling and how to get in touch with yours[32:39] Paying attention...
061: How to Get in the Habit of Mental Fitness with Dr. Shawn Talbott
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation with Dr. Shawn Talbott, a Psycho-nutritionist who studies the mood between food and mood. His research has been focused on the l...
060: Processing Emotions Through a Practical & Biblical Lens with Jessica Hottle
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Hottle is a faith-based fitness coach, podcast host, best-selling author, and speaker with a heart for teaching women how to dismantle the lie...
059: The Basics of Wholesome Nutrition for Your Mind & Body with Alex Labson
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Labson has her master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and is the creator of @AlmondMilkisNuts on Instagram. She is dedicated to helping peopl...
058: Attachment Styles Explained with Dr. Christie Kederian
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Christie Kederian is a nationally-renowned psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in the psychology of relationship...
057: How to be a Safe & Resourceful Space for Mental Health in the Church with Dr. Matthew Stanford
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bio: Matthew S. Stanford, PhD is CEO of the Hope and Healing Center & Institute (HHCI) in Houston, TX and adjunct professor of psychiatry at Baylo...
056: Holding on When You Want to Let Go with Sheila Walsh
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sheila Walsh grew up in Scotland and has spoken to over six million women around the world. Her passion is being a Bible teacher, making God’s Word ...
055: Mental Health Basics: The Benefits of Faith-based Meditation & Mindfulness with Neil Ahlsten
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meditation and mindfulness have been shown to have so many evidence-based benefits for the mind, body and soul that I was excited to dive deeper into ...
054: Mental Health Basics: Signs of Anxiety & Panic Attacks with Dr. Ali Mattu
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of our “Mental Health Basics Series” we’re talking all about the signs of severe anxiety and what helps with special gues...
053: Mental Health Basics: The Signs & Treatments for Depression with Dr. Diana Samuel
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we’re talking about Depression with my dear friend and Columbia psychiatrist Dr. Diana Samuel.In this episode we expound on:...
052: Intuitive Eating: Learning to Enjoy Food and Honor Our Bodies with Evelyn Tribole
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we’re talking all about Intuitive Eating with founder Evelyn Tribole.Intuitive eating is a compassionate self-care eating fr...
051: Addressing Domestic Abuse, the Role of Faith and Steps to Recovery with Dr. Shanita Brown
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Shanita Brown is a board certified licensed professional counselor, speaker, adjunct professor and trainer that fosters transformative and empower...
050: Identifying the Subtle Fears that Hold Us Back with Kat Harris
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kat Harris is the host of The Refined Collective Podcast, and Co-Founder of the online publication The Refined Woman. Her first book Sexless in the Ci...
049: Eat to Beat Depression & Anxiety with Dr. Drew Ramsey
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we’re talking about How to Eat for Depression and Anxiety with Nutritional Psychiatrist Dr. Drew Ramsey. Have you taken a l...
BONUS: An Honest Conversation on Public Scandal & Abuse in the Church and Healing Forward with Kristina DTR & Anthony Pierri
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I invited my friends Kristina and Anthony for an honest conversation on how we're processing and healing forward through news of church scandal ...
048: Simple, Scientifically Proven Ways to Renew Negative Thought Habits with Dr. Caroline Leaf
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopae...
047: How to Handle & Heal From Rejection with Kait Warman
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kait Warman is an author, speaker, popular relationship coach, and the founder of Heart of Dating. She helps thousands of men and women on their journ...
046: Understanding Spiritual Bypassing & Words that Help Healing with Dr. Alison Cook
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alison Cook, MA, PhD is a psychologist, speaker, and the co-author of Boundaries for Your Soul: How to Turn Your Overwhelming Thoughts and Feelings in...
045: How Faith & Therapy Integrate In Mental Health Treatments with Dr. Holly Oxhandler
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should Christians only see a Christian therapist?How can faith and therapy integrate into mental health treatments?And what does the data show about t...
044: Single Motherhood, Divorce, & Holding onto Faith When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned with Toni Collier
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I’m so excited to share this honest conversation that I had with my good good friend Toni Collier on “When Life Does...
043: Addressing Common Stigmas About Faith & Mental Health with Hannah Brencher
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re addressing common stigmas about faith & mental health with my friend Hannah Brencher who shares gems of encouraging wisdo...
042: Signs of Spiritual Abuse & Beginning Recovery with Dr. Diane Langberg
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re discussing the dynamics of spiritual abuse,how to notice the signs of when it’s happening,how spiritual abuse can be subtle and co...
041: Dating with a Diagnosis with Christian Wilson
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about dating with a diagnosis with Christian Wilson. Christian is a speaker and writer who is co-founder of @anthemofhope. ...
040: How to Have an Emotionally and Spiritually Healthy Community with Michel Hendricks
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about what it looks like to have a spiritually and emotionally health community with our guest Michel Hendricks. We got to ...
039: When to Walk Away: A Biblical Approach to Setting Boundaries with Toxic Relationships with Gary Thomas
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about we’re talking about When to Walk Away with Gary Thomas and you don’t want to miss it. Sometimes the line between healt...
038: Navigating Mental Health in the Spotlight with Jamie Grace
10 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this weeks episode we got to chat with the amazing Jamie Grace about what’s it’s like navigating faith and mental health while in the spo...
037: How to Heal & Optimize Your Brain Health with Dr. Titus Chiu
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking all about brain health and the physical connection between our brain it’s affect on our mood and mental health.In this episode...
036: This is Your Brain on Food with Dr. Uma Naidoo
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode Dr. Uma Naidoo and I had a conversation on the podcast about the relationship between food and mental health- including som...
035: When Your Spouse is Struggling with Addiction: An Honest Conversation with Leah Grey
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had an honest conversation with my friend Leah Grey about practical ways to cope and seek help when your loved one is struggling with an a...
032: The Theology of Racial Justice and Reconciliation in the Church with Dr. Derwin Grey
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Derwin L. Gray is the founding and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church (www.TransformationChurch.tc), a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shape...
031: Better Together: Being an Ally to Racial Justice in the Church & the World with Ashley Abercrombie
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show I’m so grateful for my dear friend @AshAbercrombie who joined me for a conversation about what it looks like to genuinel...
030: A Conversation on Race, Justice & the Church with Jemar Tisby
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jemar Tisby is the president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective and co-host of the Pass The Mic podcast. He is a Ph.D. candid...
024: Finding Healing & Growth Through the Art of Storytelling with Morgan Harper Nichols
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Popular Instagram poet and artist Morgan Harper Nichols has created her life’s work around the stories of others. Morgan’s popular Instagram feed ...
023: Therapy 101: How to Start, What to Expect, Where to Look with Dr. David Susman
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Susman, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and an Assistant Professor in Psychology at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. He has be...
020: Overcoming Parental Anxiety and Mom Guilt with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP is the proud owner of A New Day Pediatric Psychology in San Antonio, Texas. Originally from St. Croix in t...
A Conversation on Identity & Black Male Mental Health with Rwenshaun Miller
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on I got to have a conversation with my friend @Rwenshaun Miller on the intersectionality of black male mental health.With a life and career ded...
014: A Medical Understanding of Mental Health & Illness with Dr. David Puder
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode covers some of the basic yet complex dynamics of what makes up the various factors of mental health and the signs of a more severe men...
Understanding the Dynamics of Trauma & PTSD for Recovery and Healing with Dr. Thema
22 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I got to sit and have a discussion with my friend Dr. Thema about understanding the different factors of trauma & PTSD for recovery and heal...