|
Hello Reader, For many of us, change feels scary, not because growth is wrong, but because growth unsettles the relationships we are in. People often relate to us based on who we have been, while God is inviting us into who we are becoming. That gap can create friction, misunderstanding, and a lot of internal pressure to stay the same for everyone else’s comfort. Change disrupts homeostasis.When one element in a system changes, the whole system feels it. That includes marriages, families, friendships, and communities. When we change, people around us might feel unsettled, and we might feel tempted to backpedal or shrink ourselves to keep the peace. Can you relate? If so, this episode is for you! It's time to explore, from multiple angles, how to give ourselves permission to change without becoming selfish and self-absorbed, reactive, or even a bit rebellious. Listen OniTunes | Spotify | YouTubeWe'll hold space for exploring how to move forward while still showing empathy and compassion for the people adjusting to our transformation. And we'll get into practical application, including:
Yes, this is another episode coming straight from my lived experience, which I'm bringing to you because I wish I had this perspective a long time ago. So tune into this first part to hear what I've learned and then come back for Part 2, where I'll unpack for you a framework for assessing the seasons and stages of your transformation through a faith integrated with neuropyschological approach for your emotional, relational, and spiritual growth process. Join me in becoming StableMinded and living life with purpose by tuning into this epsiode on iTunes, Spotify, or YouTube for insight and encouragement! Be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends, too! Still becoming, Founder of StableMinded.us P.S. There's a mention in this episode that will make this last call for May for Therapy Intensives and Restorative Retreats make sense, but it's not the whole story. More on that coming soon!
|
When you get a grip on your story, you will discover what you need to become StableMinded and live your life with purpose. | Trauma-informed, faith-based, mental health education, counseling, coaching, and consulting. | EMDR . Intensives . Equine-Assisted
Hello Reader, If you have ever felt like you are capable and caring, but constantly behind, scattered, overwhelmed by anxiety that fights against your faith, or defeated by being accused that you’re too _____ (sensitive, emotional, inconsiderate, bossy, etc), then this episode is for you. We are talking about ADHD in women and girls, and why this isn’t a fad but a cry for help and better care. ADHD has gone undiagnosed in girls for far too long, dismissed by the stereotype of hyperactivity as...
Hello Reader, Can you believe we're already one week into March? For so many of us, this is that time of year when we feel really worn down. The winter blues are beckoning for the hope of spring. The financial hit of the holidays may start lifting, although for those of us living in the US and coming through a hard winter, that relief in light of the circumstances and economy may not feel significant enough. I get it, on so many levels. That is one of the reasons I pivoted with the Equipped...
Hello Reader, If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I just be over this?” this one is for you. This episode of the StableMinded Podcast is a real-time, from-the-heart conversation about the roller coaster of emotions that come when we experience the limits of our humanity, the challenges of grief and loss, and what it means to hold the hope of eternity in mind. We talk about: The confusing “both-and” of grief and relief The grief we don’t name enough: accepting people’s limitations The tension...