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Discover the secrets to unlocking the full potential of your emotional well-being with our special guest, Dr. Mark Mayfield. Prepare to embark on a journey that will help you develop language skills to understand better and connect with your emotions and the importance of recognizing and processing your emotional responses to enhance your overall health.

 

With Dr. Mayfield, we explore the complexities of emotional reflexes and attachment theory in shaping our ability to engage with our emotions. Learn how to build a stronger relationship with yourself through intentionality and self-love while gaining insights into the cyclical nature of loving God, ourselves, and others. Embrace the process of feeling, expressing, and ultimately opening yourself up to the richness of life.

 

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your emotional landscape; check out Dr. Mayfield’s new book, designed for group discussions and easily digestible at just 140 pages.

 

Listen in to learn more –

• What is the path to Wholeness?

• How to engage with our  Emotions

• What is Self-Love

• The importance of Self-Care, Lamenting, and Forgiveness

 

Resources 

 

Dr. Mark Mayfield

Website:  drmayfield.com

Facebook: http://facebook.com/thedrmayfield 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrmayfield/ 

 

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Have a great week! 

Melissa 

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Discover how early exposure to pornography can impact the developing brain and shape our understanding of sex, relationships, and self-worth in our enlightening conversation with Sam Black. Learn how the young, impressionable brain struggles to process explicit material and why protecting children from its lasting effects is crucial. Join us as we dive deep into the science behind this issue and the importance of addressing it head-on.

 

Together with Sam, we also explore the vital roles parents, churches, and education play in supporting individuals struggling with pornography use. We also discuss how to uncover the potential for churches to create safe, open spaces for discussing this often-taboo topic and providing resources and support for their congregations.

 

Don’t miss out on this essential conversation and the wealth of resources available to help break free from the grip of pornography addiction.

 

Listen to learn more about –

• The Impact of Early Exposure to Pornography

• Parent & Church Pornography Education Support

• Finding Freedom From Pornography and Addiction

• Resources for Ongoing Conversations

 

Links for things we discussed

The Victory App

The Samson Society

SheRecovery

The Healing Church 

The Covenant Eyes 

Good Pictures Bad Pictures
Good Picture Bad Pictures Junior 

ProtectYoungEyes 

Access.org

 

Let’s connect: 

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Have a great week! 

Melissa

 

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Hi friends,

 

On today’s episode, I have a heart-to-heart with my real-life friends, Scott and Vanessa Martindale, authors of “Blended and Redeemed,” about the challenges and victories faced by blended families. We discuss the importance of prioritizing one’s spouse over children, co-parenting, and the mental health challenges faced by parents and children in blended families.

 

We delve into the significance of addressing physical ailments and the importance of intentional family time, communication, and overcoming expectations in blended and traditional family dynamics.

 

Don’t miss this insightful conversation packed with practical advice and spiritual guidance for thriving in blended families.

 

Listen in to learn more: 

• Common struggles in blended families

• How these struggles impact the mental health of both the parents and the kids

• Overcoming Expectations in Blended Families – parents AND kids

• Inner vows, what they are, and how they hurt your relationship

 

Scott (LPC) and Vanessa (RN, BSN) are the founders of Blended Kingdom Families. They are committed to serving the blended family with faith and zeal. They have been married for eight years and have their own beautiful, blended family of four boys and four golden retrievers. Scott and Vanessa wholeheartedly believe that nothing is impossible for God!

 

Links for things we discussed

Scott and Vanessa Martindale

Blended Kingdom Families

Blended and Redeemed 

SEVN Therapy Co.  

Leeanne Scott 

 

Let’s connect: 

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I’d love it if you would leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Don’t forget – Be sure to subscribe and get new episodes on YouTube.

 

Have a great week! 

Melissa 

 

 

 

 

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Hey friends!

It’s no surprise we live in a world full of distractions. We’re often advised to limit time on social media and Netflix. What if social media isn’t the problem? What if it’s covering up emotional toxins poisoning your thoughts?

 

Today’s conversation is with Billie Jauss. We are discussing distractions and emotional toxins (think comparison, people-pleasing, and lies about your identity).

 

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of distractions and emotional toxins, discussing how our external distractions often cover up the internal emotional toxins that hold us back from connecting with others and ourselves. Billie and I also explore the dangers of over-volunteering and people-pleasing and how they can lead to a lack of self-care and personal fulfillment.

 

Lastly, we discuss the importance of turning to God’s word to remind ourselves of our true identity and purpose and how having Bible verses written down and readily available can help combat negative thoughts and fears.

 

Join us as we uncover the truth behind our emotional toxins and learn how to break free from the distractions that hold us back.

Listen in to discover: 

• How distractions are stealing your joy and purpose in your life

• Why your self-talk matters

• People pleasing: how it tears you down and ways to quit

• Creating a plan to discover God’s best for your life 

 

Billie Jauss is the author of two books, ‘Making Room’ and ‘Distraction Detox’. She speaks nationwide and hosts ‘The Family Room’ podcast, which provides practical biblical guidance and challenging motivation for women who want to accomplish God’s best in their faith, family, and friendships. Billie and her husband, Dave, a professional baseball coach, spend the baseball season on the road and the off-season in southwest Florida.

 

Connect with Billie:
Website

Instagram

 

Let’s connect: 

Website

Instagram

YouTube

 

I’d love it if you left a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Don’t forget – Be sure to subscribe and get new episodes on YouTube.

 

Have a great week! 

Melissa 

 

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This heartfelt episode explores the anxiety that arises from school shootings and their impact on parents and children. We discuss navigating our anxiety, promoting mental health, and processing emotions after such tragedies.

Our guest, Dr. Jessica Peck, shares her experiences as a pediatric nurse practitioner and first responder in her community. We also touch on the importance of maintaining routines, incorporating fun activities, and fostering resilience in our children. We discuss age-appropriate ways to talk to children about school shootings, using guiding questions to empower them to make a difference. Additionally, we explore the importance of acknowledging our imperfections as parents and opening up to others about our struggles. We emphasize the need to normalize mental health conversations and check in on our children’s mental health regularly.

 

Join us as we dive into the complexities of parenting in a world where tragedy can strike at any moment and how we can help our children feel safe and supported through it all.

 

As a pediatric nurse practitioner in primary care, over the last 20 years, Dr. Jessica Peck has engaged, encouraged, equipped, and empowered families to raise holistically healthy kids.  She guides parents to help navigate challenging parenting moments to escape shame and stigma with grace, hope, and courage. 

Listen in to learn more: 

• The importance of emotional regulation and self-care for parents

• Trauma dumping: what is it and how to avoid it

• Questions to stay engaged with your kids: 

• • How are you feeling about what happened today? 

  • How do you think this personally impacts me? 

  • What can I do to make you feel safe? 

  • What can you do to make a positive difference? 

  • Ways to recognize unhealthy anxiety in yourself and your child

For the full episode show notes, please go to my website – melissaclarkcounseling.com

 

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