CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health
227 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 95 ratingsHosts Robert Vore & Dr. Holly Oxhandler discuss the intersection of Christianity and mental health. Guests include pastors, ministry workers, mental health professionals, and more.
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178 - Starting the Year Slow
February 26, 2024 18:05 - 43 minutes - 98.8 MBRobert and Holly talk about starting off a new year slowly (6:23): why it might be important (7:32), some practical ideas for being proactive (13:23), and some tools to keep for along the way (27:08). Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Ruth Haley Barton’s Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest: From Sabbath to Sabbatical and Back Again- CXMH ep. 57 - Why We Need Better Sleep (& How to Get It) (feat. Dr. Michael Scullin) Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook! Connect with Robert on hi...
177 - Dementia, Memory Ministry, & Informed Compassion (feat. Mary McDaniel Cail)
December 11, 2023 05:01 - 34 minutes - 5 MBContent warning: this episode contains mentions of suicide, miscarriage, and loss. This week we’re joined by Dr. Mary Cail, author of Dementia and the Church: Memory, Care, and Inclusion and Alzheimer's: A Crash Course for Friends and Relatives. She explains why the church’s role can be so important in caring for those impacted by dementia, some basic steps to start in memory ministry, and why ‘informed compassion’ is so important. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - C...
176 - Integrating Behavioral Health into Primary Care (feat. Dr. Becky Bell Scott)
November 13, 2023 05:01 - 5 MBThis week Dr. Becky Bell Scott joins us to talk about integrating behavioral health into primary care settings. Dr. Scott is the Program Director for Social Work in Primary Care Programs at Baylor University. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health - Collaborative Family Healthcare Association - the Behavioral Health Consultant Certificate Course that Dr. Scott teaches - Trauma-Focused CBT Certification program - Parent-Child Interacti...
175 - Moving Into Healthier Paradigms (feat. Aurelia Dávila Pratt)
October 23, 2023 04:01 - 32 minutes - 5 MBThis week we’re joined by Aureila Dávila Pratt: pastor, social work graduate, and author of A Brown Girl's Epiphany: Reclaim Your Intuition and Step into Your Power. We talk about stepping out of harmful paradigms and stepping into helpful ones. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - CXMH ep. 41 - Putting the Revolution Back In Racial Reconciliation (feat. Austin Channing Brown) - CXMH ep. 129 - Healing Our Internal World, Spiritual Practices, & Moving Beyond Empire Theology...
174 - 3 Ways to Change How We Understand Adolescents (feat. Robert Vore)
October 16, 2023 04:01 - 46 minutes - 5 MBThis week, Holly interviews Robert! We talk about how we define adolescence, why it’s such an important time of life, and three specific shifts in our understanding that can be helpful when working with adolescents. This one’s for the parents, teachers, youth workers, therapists, and more! Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - Age Of Opportunity: Lessons from the New Science of Adolescence by Laurence Steinberg - Inventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain by ...
173 - The Science of the Good Samaritan (feat. Dr. Emily Smith)
October 10, 2023 01:45 - 41 minutes - 5 MBOur favorite epidemiologist, Dr. Emily Smith, returns to the show this week for the first time since November 2020! She talks with us about her new book, The Science of the Good Samaritan: Thinking Bigger about Loving Our Neighbors. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - CXMH ep. 116 - Loving Your Neighbor During a Pandemic (feat. Dr. Emily Smith) Connect with Dr. Smith on her SubStack, on Facebook, on Instagram, or buy her new book The Science of the Good Samaritan: Thinkin...
172 - Sacredness in Every Season (feat. Kayla Craig)
October 02, 2023 04:01 - 32 minutes - 5 MBThis week Kayla Craig returns (having previously been on episode 134) to talk about her new book, Every Season Sacred: Reflections, Prayers, and Invitations to Nourish Your Soul and Nurture Your Family throughout the Year . We talk about praying with your kids, finding what works, how seasons shape us, and more. Kayla is the creator of Liturgies for Parents. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - CXMH ep. 134 - Prayers & Liturgies for Parents (feat. Kayla Craig) - the free r...
171 - Creativity, Recovering from Burnout, & Joy-Based Education (feat. Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez)
September 25, 2023 04:01 - 5 MBTo kick off season 8, we’re joined by Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez. Dr. Estevez talks to us about using creativity to reconnect with spirituality, recovering from burnout, and why inspiration should replace shame as the basis of education. Dr. Estevez is a professional oboist, founder of The Artists Joy, and author of The Artist's Joy: A Guide to Getting Unstuck, Embracing Imperfection, and Loving Your Creative Life. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - The Artist’s Way: A Spi...
Season 8 Is Here!
September 19, 2023 15:41 - 31 minutes - 5 MBRobert and Holly return to kick off Season 8 of CXMH!
Summer 2023! // Season 7 Finale
May 15, 2023 17:36 - 36 minutes - 5 MBWe (Robert & Holly) reflect on Season 7, what we’ve learned over the past year (from the show and our lives), and look ahead to the summer. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - Check out all the episodes from Season 7 and beyond on our episodes page! - specific episodes we mention (in order of mention): - CXMH ep. 170 - Felt Safety, Honoring Our Needs, & the Flow of Strength (feat. Aundi Kolber) - CXMH ep. 162 - Celebrating One Year of The Soul of the Helper (feat. Dr. H...
170 - Felt Safety, Honoring Our Needs, & the Flow of Strength (feat. Aundi Kolber)
May 08, 2023 14:56 - 59 minutes - 5 MBWe’re closing out Season 7 with one of our favorite people! Therapist and author Aundi Kolber is back to talk about her new book, Strong like Water: Finding the Freedom, Safety, and Compassion to Move through Hard Things--and Experience True Flourishing. We talk about why feeling safe matters, what our window of tolerance is, how the idea of our container can help, and how to navigate those things by trying softer. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - Aundi’s first book, Tr...
169 - Enneagram Stances, Balance, & Moving Towards Wholeness (feat. Suzanne Stabile)
May 01, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 5 MBThis week we’re joined by the one and only Enneagram Godmother, Suzanne Stabile! Suzanne is one of the most renowned experts on the Enneagram, as well as being the author/co-author of books such as The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery, The Path Between Us: An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships, and her latest: The Journey Toward Wholeness: Enneagram Wisdom for Stress, Balance, and Transformation. She talks with us about what stances are, how understanding thos...
168 - Our Teens are Sleep-Deprived (& It's Hurting Their Mental Health) (feat. Lisa L. Lewis)
April 24, 2023 13:22 - 41 minutes - 5 MBStudies show that when our teenagers get adequate sleep, it has huge impacts. From grades to safety to mental health, adolescents need more sleep then other ages. Unfortunately, the majority of adolescents in the United States aren’t getting enough sleep (and it’s usually because of school start times). This week we’re joined by Lisa L. Lewis, author of The Sleep-Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired, and How Parents and Schools Can Help Them Thrive. She talks with us about how much...
167 - Christian Mindfulness (feat. Dr. Regina Chow Trammel)
April 17, 2023 04:01 - 42 minutes - 5 MBThis week we’re joined by Regina Chow Trammel, co-author of A Counselor's Guide to Christian Mindfulness: Engaging the Mind, Body, and Soul in Biblical Practices and Therapies. She teaches us about the basics of mindfulness, how it can help, how it can work with Christian spirituality, and some practical tips for when mindfulness is hard. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - Dr. Trammel’s Ted Talk: ‘Using Mindfulness to Deal with Everyday Pressures’ Connect with Regina on ...
166 - Humility in a Narcissistic World (feat. Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren)
April 10, 2023 04:01 - 5 MBThis week we’re joined by Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren, the author of Humble: Free Yourself from the Traps of a Narcissistic World. Daryl teaches us about different types of humility, how it can impact us & those around us, and how to cultivate humility in a world that’s increasingly narcissistic. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - CXMH ep. 103 - How We Move Through Suffering (feat. Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren & Sara Showalter Van Tongeren) Connect with Daryl on his website, on Ins...
165 - Trauma-Informed Preaching (feat. Dr. Sarah Travis)
April 03, 2023 14:37 - 40 minutes - 5 MBToday we’re joined by Rev. Dr. Sarah Travis, the author of Unspeakable: Preaching and Trauma-Informed Theology. She talks about what trauma-informed theology means, how that can shape preaching, and why preaching matters in the context of trauma. Dr. Travis teaches preaching at the University of Toronto and is also the author of Decolonizing Preaching: Decolonizing Preaching The Pulpit as Postcolonial Space and Metamorphosis: Preaching after Christendom. Things we mention in this episode/ot...
164 - Self-Harm: Compassionate Understanding & Healing (feat. Dr. Janis Whitlock)
March 27, 2023 04:01 - 43 minutes - 5 MBContent warning: discussion of self-harm, suicide, and related topics. This week we’re joined by Dr. Janis Whitlock, one of the authors of Healing Self-Injury: A Compassionate Guide for Parents and Other Loved Ones. Dr. Whitlock talks about what self-injury is (2:46), how it differs from suicidal actions (3:47), ways self-harm can happen (4:59), current rates/trends (6:07), how self-harm works (8:18), first steps when helping someone (13:50), and much more. Things we mention in this epi...
Recast - Getting the Rest You Actually Need (feat. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith)
March 20, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes - 5 MBThis week we’re rebroadcasting our interview from 2019 with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith about different types of rest. Original show notes: - - - Have you ever wondered why you’re still tired if you’re getting enough sleep? How do we know if we’re actually even resting? Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith stops by the show to tell us about 7 different types of rest and how to make sure we’re actually restoring what we’re pouring out. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - Dr. Dalton-Smit...
163 - Mr. Rogers, Hospital Chaplaincy, & Living as a Holistic Story (feat. Rick Lee James)
March 13, 2023 08:00 - 5 MBWe’re joined this week by Rick Lee James. Rick is a musician and worship leader, as well as running the biggest Mr. Rogers quotes account on Twitter, hosting a few podcasts, and is currently in a hospital chaplaincy program. We talk about all of those things, and how they interweave despite seemingly like separate areas of his life. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers by Amy Hollingsworth - CXMH ep. 143 - Seeing the Sacred in Ourselves & ...
162 - Celebrating One Year of The Soul of the Helper (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler)
March 06, 2023 16:03 - 47 minutes - 5 MBThis week we celebrate that Holly’s book, The Soul of The Helper, has been out for over a year! She reflects on the past year and answers some Q&As that she’s gotten since the book released. At the end, she shares an excerpt from the book chosen specifically for the CXMH audience as well as an exclusive reflection & unpacking of the excerpt. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - buy The Soul of the Helper: Seven Stages to Seeing the Sacred Within Yourself So You Can See It i...
Recast - Black Mental Wellness, the Black Church, & Public Health (feat. Brandon Johnson)
February 27, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 5 MBThis week, we’re recasting our interview from early 2021 with Brandon Johnson. The original show note is below: --- Content warning: in this episode we talk about suicide This week we’re joined by Brandon Johnson, public health expert and creator of The Black Mental Wellness Lounge. We talk about why conversations specific to black mental health matter (including suicide prevention), how a public health lens helps, and the role that the black church can play. In the intro, Robert & Holly ...
161 - Vulnerability vs. Exploitation & How We Find Our Self-Worth (feat. Eryn Eddy)
February 13, 2023 14:47 - 50 minutes - 5 MBThis week we’re joined by Eryn Eddy, founder of So Worth Loving! We talk about sharing our stories, when that can be unhealthy, navigating burnout & divorce, healing, and how we can find our self-worth along the journey. Eryn is also the author of So Worth Loving: How Discovering Your True Value Changes Everything. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - Waiting to be Wanted: A Stepmom's Guide to Loving Before Being Loved by Cheryl Shumake Connect with Eryn on Instagram or Tw...
160 - Letting Go & Finding Joy (feat. Kevin Sweeney)
February 06, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 5 MBThis week we’re joined by Kevin Sweeney to talk about letting go, and how that can change both our internal & external lives. We also talk about mysticism, mushrooms, and weird interactions at the airport. Kevin is the author of The Joy of Letting Go: How One Thing Has the Power to Change Everything. Connect with Kevin on Instagram or buy his books on Amazon. Listen to ‘The Church Needs Therapy’ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook! Connect with Robert on his websi...
159 - Creativity, Faith, & Mental Health (feat. Stephen Roach)
January 30, 2023 20:49 - 53 minutes - 49 MBIn our first interview for Season 7, we’re joined by Stephen Roach. Stephen talks to us about creativity, faith, mental health, and how all of those things intersect. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - Makers & Mystics S9 E02: The Soul of The Helper with Holly Oxhandler - Stephen’s book Naming the Animals: An Invitation to Creativity - CXMH ep. 80 - Music & Ministry (feat. Rivers & Robots) - CXMH ep. 122 - How Writing Can Shape Your Past, Present, & Future (feat. Allis...
We're Back! // Welcome to Season 7.
January 23, 2023 16:53 - 25 minutes - 22.5 MBAfter taking the fall off, we’re back and excited to kick off Season 7! In this episode, we talk about why we paused the show and where we go from here. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest: From Sabbath to Sabbatical and Back Again by Ruth Haley Barton Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Inst...
Summer 2022! // Season 6 Finale
May 24, 2022 00:15 - 39 minutes - 34.8 MBRobert and Holly reflect on Season 6 and look toward the summer break from the show. Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest. Ways to support CXMH: - make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like submitting questions for upcoming interviews, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more! - give a one-time gift using PayPal - Buy books...
Bonus! "Witness" by Morgan Harper Nichols
May 18, 2022 04:15 - 5 MBMorgan Harper Nichols reading her poem “Witness.” This clip is from our recent episode, 158 - Peace as a Practice (feat. Morgan Harper Nichols). Connect with Morgan on her website, on Instagram, on Twitter, on Pinterest, or on Facebook. Buy Peace Is a Practice: An Invitation to Breathe Deep and Find a New Rhythm for Life on Amazon. Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Connect more with CXM...
158 - Peace as a Practice (feat. Morgan Harper Nichols)
May 16, 2022 13:39 - 54 minutes - 5 MBFor our last interview of Season 6, we’re excited to have the return of Morgan Harper Nichols! She talks to us about her recent autism diagnosis, how viewing peace as a practice is helpful, and some ways to engage in that practice. Morgan is an artist, a poet, and the author of Peace Is a Practice: An Invitation to Breathe Deep and Find a New Rhythm for Life. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - CXMH ep. 138 - Autism, Faith, & the Gifts of Neurodiversity (feat. Daniel Bowma...
157 - What If Our Pain Is Telling Us Something? (feat. Eric Minton)
May 09, 2022 04:15 - 49 minutes - 5 MBThis week we talk with writer, pastor, and therapist Eric Minton. He talks to us about his new book It's Not You, It's Everything: What Our Pain Reveals about the Anxious Pursuit of the Good Life. Why are we all so depressed and anxious? Are those things individual concerns or reflections of larger problems with our society? Eric gives us his thoughts from his years working in helping professions. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - Caring for Souls in a Neoliberal Age by ...
156 - Navigating Depression & Doubt with Saints (feat. Diana Gruver)
May 02, 2022 04:15 - 48 minutes - 5 MBThis week we talk with Diana Gruver, author of Companions in the Darkness: Seven Saints Who Struggled with Depression and Doubt. She talks to us about the struggles of people like Charles Spurgeon, Mother Theresa, William Cowper, Martin Luther King Jr., and more. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about historical figures that have shaped them. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - CXMH ep. 155 - Spirituality in Therapy Sessions (feat. Russell Siler Jones) - the Look Up Conf...
155 - Spirituality in Therapy Sessions (feat. Russell Siler Jones)
April 25, 2022 22:49 - 49 minutes - 50.9 MBThis week we’re joined by Russell Siler Jones to talk about his book Spirit in Session: Working with Your Client’s Spirituality (and Your Own) in Psychotherapy. He talks with us about why spirituality matters for all of us, some ways spirituality shows up in conversations, and why paying attention to our own spiritual journey is important to helping others. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - ACPE’s website, and their Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy (SIP) program - ...
154 - How We Grieve and Why 'Moving On' Isn't the Goal (feat. Dr. Jill Harrington)
April 18, 2022 15:25 - 54 minutes - 48.8 MBContent warning: grief, death, loss, and brief mention of suicide death Today we’re joined by Dr. Jill Harrington, editor of Superhero Grief: the Transformative Power of Loss. She teaches us about grieving styles, the continuing bonds theory, and unpacks some types of loss (such as cumulative & collective loss and ambiguous loss). Jill A. Harrington, DSW, LCSW is an Adjunct Professor for the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington DC Campus (TCSPP-DC) as well as a Part-Time L...
153 - How to Be a Trauma-Informed Community (feat. Dr. Amy Marschall)
April 11, 2022 16:05 - 42 minutes - 5 MBOn this week’s episode we’re joined by Dr. Amy Marschall to talk about being a trauma-informed community. What does ‘trauma-informed’ even mean? What changes when we use that lens? How does it shape caring for others (and ourselves)? We talk about all this and more! Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - Trauma-Informed Pastoral Care: How to Respond When Things Fall Apart by Karen McClintock - Bearing the Unbearable: Trauma, Gospel, and Pastoral Care by Deborah van Deusen Hu...
152 - How to Find Contentment (Instead of Happiness) (feat. Niro Feliciano)
April 05, 2022 00:21 - 51 minutes - 5 MBThis week we talk with Niro Feliciano about the difference between happiness & contentment (13:02), why happiness is so hard to find in the first place (17:37), and the 8 keys to contentment (24:11). These keys include things like connection (27:38) and present focus (33:34). In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about birthday parties for animals! Niro Feliciano is a psychotherapist, podcast host, national media commentator, and expert on anxiety, brain science, and spirituality. She holds a m...
151 - Grief, Certainty, Deconstruction, & Superheroes (feat. James Prescott)
March 28, 2022 04:15 - 57 minutes - 5 MBOn today’s episode, we talk with author & podcaster James Prescott! We talk about grief, how learning how to grief can guide us through certainty & deconstruction, and we hear a lot of James’s story. Also, he talks about superheroes! Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - Poema S6 034 | Holly Oxhandler on Mental Health & Church During & Beyond The Pandemic - Poema S7 039 | Living with ADHD: Robert Vore APC, NCC, CCATP - CXMH ep. 17 - Grief & Loss (feat. John Pavlovitz & Dr....
150 - Faith, Mental Health, & Rest for the Weary (feat. Emmy Kegler)
March 21, 2022 16:44 - 55 minutes - 5 MBToday we’re joined by Emmy Kegler to talk about her new book, All Who Are Weary: Easing the Burden on the Walk with Mental Illness. In the intro, we talk about Spring Break and how Holly might’ve taken the ‘break’ part of that a little too practically. Connect with Emmy on her website, on Facebook, on Twitter, or on Instagram. Listen to Cafeteria Christian. Buy her books: All Who Are Weary: Easing the Burden on the Walk with Mental Illness and One Coin Found: How God's Love Stretches to th...
149 - Black Mental Wellness, the Black Church, and Public Health (feat. Brandon Johnson)
March 07, 2022 05:05 - 5 MBContent warning: in this episode we talk about suicide This week we’re joined by Brandon Johnson, public health expert and creator of The Black Mental Wellness Lounge. We talk about why conversations specific to black mental health matter (including suicide prevention), how a public health lens helps, and the role that the black church can play. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about famous people from their hometowns. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - the Instagram...
Recast - Seeing the Sacred in Ourselves & Each Other (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler)
February 28, 2022 16:25 - 1 hour - 5 MBIt’s book launch day for Holly’s brand new book The Soul of The Helper! To celebrate, we’re releasing the interview we did where Robert interviews Holly about it. In a really special intro, Robert’s copy of the book gets delivered (seriously) and Holly reads the Intention from the book for our listeners. (There’s a lot of Robert’s dog Nox in this intro.) Original Show Notes: This week is a special episode of CXMH! Robert interviews our very own Dr. Holly Oxhandler about the ideas in her up...
148 - Homelessness & Housing Insecurity (feat. Kevin Nye)
February 21, 2022 05:05 - 46 minutes - 5 MBThis week we talk with Kevin Nye, author of the upcoming book Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness. Kevin tells us about how COVID has impacted homelessness, why the housing first model is so important, and how homelessness is related to faith and mental health. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - preorder Kevin’s upcoming book, Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness - Preorder Holly’s book now: The Soul of The Helper: Seven ...
Recast - Singleness (feat. Holly Stallcup & Dr. Bella DePaulo)
February 14, 2022 05:05 - 35 minutes - 5 MBThis week we’re rereleasing our conversation from 2019 with Holly Stallcup & Dr. Bella DePaulo about singleness. Here’s the link to preorder Dr. Holly Oxhandler’s new book! Original show notes below: -------------------------------------------------- It’s Valentine’s week, and one important conversation to have is about singleness. What messages do people get about being single? Are there positives and negatives? How can the church do a better job at creating space for single people to ex...
147 - How To Play (& Why It Matters) (feat. Courtney Ellis)
February 07, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 5 MBThis week we talk with pastor & author Courtney Ellis about playfulness! Why it matters, how it can show up in our everyday lives, and how to play more regularly. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about games they’ve enjoyed recently. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - CXMH ep. 63 - Uncluttering Our Spaces, Our Schedules, & Our Lives (feat. Courtney Ellis) - the GoodReads giveaway for Holly’s book! - The Honest Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone--Especially ...
146 - How Patriarchy Got Baptized (feat. Dr. Beth Allison Barr)
January 31, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 5 MBThis week we’re joined by Dr. Beth Allison Barr, historian and author of The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth. She tells us about the role of women throughout Christian history, why understand that matters today, and why understanding context is important. Connect with Dr. Barr on her website, on Twitter, or on Facebook. Buy The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth on Amazon. Join the Cxmhunity on Face...
145 - How Children's Books Can Shape Our View of God & Ourselves (feat. Matthew Paul Turner)
January 24, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 5 MBThis week we’re joined by Matthew Paul Turner (author of children’s books like When God Made Light, When God Made You, and more). Matthew talks to us about why children’s books is important in our view of ourselves & God, he answers some questions from young fans, and he reads us some portions from his upcoming books. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about their favorite children’s books. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - Preorder Holly’s book, The Soul of the Helper: S...
144 - Embodiment, Healing, & Working With Our Bodies (feat. Dr. Hillary McBride)
January 17, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 5 MBTo kick off the second half of Season 6, we talk with Dr. Hillary McBride! Hillary is a therapist, research, podcaster, and the author of The Wisdom of Your Body: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection Through Embodied Living. She talks to us about how embodiment is different from body image, how it can change our understanding of healing & theology, and how to understand our ‘stress staircase.’ Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - CXMH ep. 34 - Self-Image, Parenting, &...
Christmas 2021!
December 13, 2021 07:48 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBRobert and Holly chat before taking the holiday break off! We talk about our experiences being in Christmas plays (03:51), our favorite Christmas songs (10:56), reflect on the first half of Season 6 (14:18), and our hopes for the listeners over the next month (20:28). If you’re curious about Holly’s experience being a Super French Conductor Star (I’m serious), you’ll want to give this one a listen. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - Preorder Holly’s book The Soul of the H...
143 - Seeing the Sacred in Ourselves & Each Other (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler)
December 06, 2021 18:29 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThis week is a special episode of CXMH! Robert interviews our very own Dr. Holly Oxhandler about the ideas in her upcoming book, The Soul of The Helper. Holly teaches us about her Namaste Theory, how we can see the sacred within ourselves, and why that’s critical for anyone that is serving others in some capacity.
Bonus! "Walk a Little Slower" by Tanner Olson
November 29, 2021 16:00 - 2 minutes - 5 MBTo celebrate Tanner Olson’s new book Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words, we’re sharing this recording of ‘Walk A Little Slower’ that Tanner recorded specifically for CXMH.
142 - People Living With Dementia and Their Caregivers (feat. Dr. Brianna Garrison & Dr. Dennis Myers)
November 22, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 5 MBThis week we’re joined by Dr. Brianna Garrison & Dr. Dennis Myers. They teach us about dementia, how to care for those living with it, and how to care for their caregivers. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about ways they’ve been cared for.
141 - Navigating Suicidal Thoughts (feat. Dr. Kathryn Gordon)
November 15, 2021 08:00 - 5 MBThis week we share part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Kathryn Gordon based on The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook. She talks us through some strategies for navigating suicidal thoughts such as Uncovering Causes (08:18), Coping with Crises (10:27), Reducing Emotional Pain (14:26), Fostering Self-Acceptance and Compassion (17:46), and Making Meaning (20:51).
140 - Understanding Suicidal Thoughts (feat. Dr. Kathryn Gordon)
November 08, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 5 MBContent warning: suicide, self-injury In part 1 of a 2 part conversation with Dr. Kathryn Gordon, she tells us how we can understand suicidal thoughts, how contexts & environments might play a role, and more. Dr. Gordon is the author of The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - preorder Holly’s book now! - the research Robert mentions in the intro about sports teams and rates of suicidal ideation - Dr. Thomas Joiner’s book Why People Die By Sui...