When we can lean into being ok with being uncomfortable we start to grow and our mind starts to get stronger. You will see things that you have never noticed before and you will grow in ways you didn't know was possible.
DFTW 20 – Conceal, Don’t Feel? Disney’s Elsa Was So Wrong!
In this episode we will discuss the issue with the idea of just letting go of our emotions to heal and the damage that can have on you and everyone around you.
DFTW 19 – Intensity vs Intimacy
Often those who are emotionally intense also had childhoods where they had to please the adults around them, and weren’t allowed to be themselves. This meeting of other’s needs carries into adulthood, making intimacy hard.
DFTW 17 – Korey Abram + Creativity, George Floyd, & Why I Unfollowed Everyone.
Michael and Korey have a conversation that covers creativity, George Floyd, Riots, Jesus, social media and life. This is a super engaging and timely conversation.
DFTW 16 – Losing 30 Lbs (Part 2) and Does Wearing Gloves really help?
The biggest part of my weight loss journey was leaning into the fact that it doesn’t all start in the kitchen, and that if we are wanting to get healthy then we must start to work hard on mental and emotional health which will ultimately lower our anxiety and stress and make it easier for [...]
Episode 15 – Losing 30lbs and eating birthday cake that someone blew on. (Part 1)
Losing 30lbs started to happen once I stopped worrying about the diet plan, and started to look at how I can lower my stress levels deal with anxiety and destroy worry. This was when I started to become much more balanced and feeling extremely healthy.
Episode 14 – Stop Having a Quiet Time! Start a Routine instead
Episode 12 – It is Covid and it is hard, period.
Episode 11 – The Good news about Covid-19!
Grounding Techniques
Grounding is a practice that can help you pull away from flashbacks, unwanted memories, and negative or challenging emotions. These techniques may help distract you from what you’re experiencing and refocus on what’s happening in the present moment. You can use grounding techniques to help create space from distressing feelings in nearly any situation, but [...]
EMDR Is Destroying My Anger & Sadness
Episode 8 – Bombshell is an honest look at the truth and pain of trauma bonds.
The movie Bombshell shows a very real situation that many people are struggling with, being hurt and feeling trapped to actually do something about it. This is called a Trauma Bond or Stockholm Syndrome which is a condition that happens when the victim develops a psychological alliance with their abusers during captivity or abuse. Emotional [...]
Social isolation is killing us, and why social media isn’t to blame.
Trauma – Realizing it didn’t start with you and your childhood was disrupted. Taking a hard look at trauma.
Trauma isn’t what happened to you, it is what is happening inside of you.
Episode 5 – DFTW – Burnout can and will happen if we are not careful.
I had no idea…
I had no idea... I was very nervous, I had never been to anything like this, and I had no other choice, due to how sad and depressed I was.
My mood + My food = out of control (Unhealthy Coping Part 1)
I felt so out of control in so many areas of my life, that one thing I could control was food. I know that the food I'm eating is a direct correlation to my mental health. It has drastically helps me to cope with any PTSD response that come up with much more clarity.
Make one resolution – YOU
Make One Resolution - YOU // Become a better version of yourself. 5 Factors that affect mood and mental health.
THE Bathroom SCALE
We know what is hurting us, and many times we are not willing to do the work to ease the pain. Why? The thought of it is extremely hard.
Mental Health Professionals
Here is a list of mental health professionals & centers that I trust. Remember it’s not what’s wrong with you, it’s what’s right with you. Therapist Second Baptist Houston Counseling Center - 713.365.6095 Houston Center for Christian Counseling Attachment & Trauma Center Mark Howell - 281-398-0022 - Adolescent / Marriage / Clergy / Depression / [...]
Just get over it…
It's like me telling someone with a broken leg to just "Get Up" and go. When they physically can't stand or walk.
Jarrid Wilson
This is so real and very heartbreaking, pastors are not invincible from depression, PTSD or mental health. Taking down the stigma of perfect pastors is one of the keys to seeing pastors be set free.
Death of Attempted Death
As we left I stopped by the nurses station and asked how often do you see adolescent suicide attempts at your hospital. The response shook me up, said that everyday they have many beds occupied of attempted suicides, and it's constantly rising.
Don’t Be Silent
When we allow the inaudible judgements of others to fill our thoughts, we can forget to be who God called us to be. Which can cause us to become silent, stagnant and still. He has given us each an individual voice, and our voice sounds different than others, and can be used in mighty ways. [...]
Saying Goodbye
We had the opportunity to make a hard decisions to sell our house our first home that we built together. We have prayed over this home as it was being built, we have placed scripture on the foundation we have written prayers on the studs in the walls.
Speaking up for Depression
Depression is very real, and has been very real to me. The clips below are an excerpt from a message from Vous Church. It's with Kayla Stoeckleim who lost her husband to death by suicide. He was a lead pastor at a church and did all he could to work through it. She is continuing [...]
EMDR & My Trauma Recovery
Talking about it brings up very strong emotions that come up from the original trauma. There is much less talking with EMDR.
Being Fathered on Father’s Day
Coming Home.... Remember no matter what lies you are feeling today that is keeping you from the Father’s love, our God is ready to wipe those lies away with TRUTH if you would only listen.
Kids – Always Watching
Watching which is also giving them an opportunity to see truth & a healing process at in action.
Chameleon Living
Becoming “the color” of what I feel the people around me would want me to be, to make them like me, respect me and love me.
Do-ing vs Be-ing
Society praises those who do. It's more about what you accomplish than who you are as a person.
Take a Breath
Many times in the past I’ve not been present, always thinking of the next thing “To Do”
“NO.” – IS a complete sentence
When we can learn to use the word “no” and understand it as a complete sentence, this becomes the anchor for everything “yes” in our lives.
Imperfectly Perfect & Pup
Introducing the newest(ish) part of the head family, Lucy! Lucy is now my service dog, meaning that she has been extensively trained by a professional to perform specific tasks that help me on a daily basis. This is different than an emotional support or therapy dog. I'll explain more on these differences at a later [...]
Unhealthy coping / leading to extreme loneliness in students & adults
It is sad that the culture at times has taken the words “Anxiety & Depression” as buzz words. I’ve learned that these are not buzz words, these are very real health conditions. When it is excused as buzz words or “they will get over it” we are truly putting some at a major life risk. [...]