A Christian counselor's take on healing mind, body and spirit.
2020 has been a truly unique year for most of us. Those in older generations may not feel the same shock that those in the 40 and under age groups do, because truly, there is nothing new under the sun. But for many of us, the global shut-downs because of a pandemic combined with the…
Jesus answered, “The most important is Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is, Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other command greater than these.”…
As I sit here this first morning of the New Year, reflecting on 2019 and considering my hopes for 2020, one theme continues to surface: simplify. This is a concept God brings around in my life regularly; about every 2-4 years when my family gets new military orders and we pack up our home, say…
Awhile back, someone following my Instagram @faithhopefood asked for a sort of guide to help her make food choices that would benefit the mental health of her children. I thought it was such a great idea, so here we go! If you've been with me for a while, you've read about the basics of how…
You know how I keep saying that God provides all we need for help and healing? Foods, supplements, and every element of His great creation has provable benefits for our physical, mental and spiritual health. One of my favorite tools to address symptoms of anxiety, depression and ADHD is essential oils. I buy my oils…
Who needs a cup of coffee in the morning to feel human? Just me? Something like 64% of Americans drink at least one cup a day, so obviously I'm not alone in my morning ritual. Let's talk about improvements you can make to your coffee so that it helps your mental health. Some people can…
I've been thinking about an old favorite verse lately... "Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life" (Proverbs 4:23, NLT). As far as I can remember, this verse has been referenced in support of avoiding negative influences that might lead to sin. Don't watch bad movies or listen to…
We are all familiar with stress. Stress is a normal part of our lives, and in fact, some stress is good, as it motivates us to solve problems and work hard. But too many of us struggle with overwhelming, pervasive anxiety that seems to influence every aspect of life - relationships, job performance, raising children, hobbies.…
The way you talk to yourself about food matters more than all the discipline in the world.
In the last post, I talked about how our mental health is impacted by our digestive health. Now we need to talk about what you can do at home to improve your gut health. Start with fiber and fermented foods. Remember that a healthy microbiome is key to the development of those helpful neurotransmitters helping…
