<![CDATA[The Living Stones Podcast]]>Join us discussing mental health and wellness from a Christian world-view

]]>www.livingstonescounseling.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:55 GMTMon, 20 Apr 2026 11:59:20 GMT60Living Stones Counseling Services<p>Join us discussing mental health and wellness from a Christian world-view</p>episodicLiving Stones Counseling Serviceslivingstonescounselingservices@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Domestic Abuse: What You Need To Know]]>The conversation explores the topic of domestic abuse, covering its definition, cycle of abuse, early red flags, and the challenges victims face when leaving. It also delves into the role of therapy, safety planning, and the support needed for victims.

Takeaways

  • Domestic abuse involves various forms of violence, including physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial abuse.
  • Support for victims of domestic abuse should focus on practical assistance, understanding, and patience, rather than judgment or criticism.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Understanding Domestic Abuse
  • 05:57 The Cycle of Abuse
  • 08:10 Early Red Flags
  • 12:01 Challenges of Leaving
  • 18:08 Safety Planning and Healing
  • 25:04 Support for Victims
]]>5bffa886-0ddb-416d-8091-d58da8f99a33Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation explores the topic of domestic abuse, covering its definition, cycle of abuse, early red flags, and the challenges victims face when leaving. It also delves into the role of therapy, safety planning, and the support needed for victims.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Domestic abuse involves various forms of violence, including physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial abuse.</li><li>Support for victims of domestic abuse should focus on practical assistance, understanding, and patience, rather than judgment or criticism.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding Domestic Abuse</li><li>05:57 The Cycle of Abuse</li><li>08:10 Early Red Flags</li><li>12:01 Challenges of Leaving</li><li>18:08 Safety Planning and Healing</li><li>25:04 Support for Victims</li></ul>no00:22:23Domestic Abuse: What You Need To Knowfull<![CDATA[6 Signs of an Emotionally Unhealthy Church]]>The conversation explores the emotional safety of churches and identifies six red flags that indicate an emotionally unsafe church environment. The discussion delves into the impact of church hurt, emotional symptoms, and the distinguishing factors between healthy and unhealthy church cultures.

Takeaways

  • Church hurt is particularly difficult to heal from due to the impact on trust and beliefs about God.
  • Identifying red flags in church culture is essential for maintaining emotional safety and well-being.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Finding a Safe Community
]]>8010d80e-62af-4b8c-9a8a-29950c40fd11Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation explores the emotional safety of churches and identifies six red flags that indicate an emotionally unsafe church environment. The discussion delves into the impact of church hurt, emotional symptoms, and the distinguishing factors between healthy and unhealthy church cultures.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Church hurt is particularly difficult to heal from due to the impact on trust and beliefs about God.</li><li>Identifying red flags in church culture is essential for maintaining emotional safety and well-being.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Finding a Safe Community</li></ul>no00:13:431106 Signs of an Emotionally Unhealthy Churchfull<![CDATA[Engaging with Your Teen: Tips from therapists]]>The conversation delves into the dynamics of parenting teenagers, emphasizing the importance of understanding, reframing relationships, effective communication, and supporting mental health. It also explores the role of social media, therapy, and parental self-regulation in navigating the challenges of parenting teens.

Takeaways

  • Understanding the developmental stage of adolescence
  • Active listening and affirmation are crucial in communicating with teens

Chapters

  • 00:00 Understanding Teenagers
  • 03:55 Reframing the Parent-Teen Relationship
  • 05:44 Effective Communication with Teens
  • 07:06 Active Listening and Affirmation
  • 08:04 Face-to-Face Conversations
  • 23:54 Navigating Social Media
  • 29:32 Supporting Teen Mental Health
  • 34:05 Encouraging Therapy for Teens
  • 38:34 Parental Self-Regulation
]]>bf813d8e-b53a-45e7-a4db-8cafaa3244a6Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the dynamics of parenting teenagers, emphasizing the importance of understanding, reframing relationships, effective communication, and supporting mental health. It also explores the role of social media, therapy, and parental self-regulation in navigating the challenges of parenting teens.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Understanding the developmental stage of adolescence</li><li>Active listening and affirmation are crucial in communicating with teens</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding Teenagers</li><li>03:55 Reframing the Parent-Teen Relationship</li><li>05:44 Effective Communication with Teens</li><li>07:06 Active Listening and Affirmation</li><li>08:04 Face-to-Face Conversations</li><li>23:54 Navigating Social Media</li><li>29:32 Supporting Teen Mental Health</li><li>34:05 Encouraging Therapy for Teens</li><li>38:34 Parental Self-Regulation</li></ul>no00:32:5319Engaging with Your Teen: Tips from therapistsfull<![CDATA[Why Do I Always Fall for Jerks?]]>The conversation explores the reasons why faith-filled individuals find themselves in unhealthy relationship patterns. It delves into the influence of narratives, media, upbringing, and self-worth on partner choices, as well as the importance of setting boundaries and understanding true biblical love. Practical steps for breaking the cycle and learning to trust God's timing are also discussed.

Takeaways

  • The influence of narratives and media on relationship expectations
  • The impact of self-worth on partner choices

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Background
  • 06:34 Misconceptions About Partner Choices
  • 14:58 Understanding True Biblical Love
  • 20:25 Practical Steps for Breaking the Cycle
  • 25:40 Becoming the Right Person for Healthy Relationships
]]>3b380bb4-6247-4fc6-b2c8-99e1f4f024e9Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation explores the reasons why faith-filled individuals find themselves in unhealthy relationship patterns. It delves into the influence of narratives, media, upbringing, and self-worth on partner choices, as well as the importance of setting boundaries and understanding true biblical love. Practical steps for breaking the cycle and learning to trust God's timing are also discussed.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The influence of narratives and media on relationship expectations</li><li>The impact of self-worth on partner choices</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Background</li><li>06:34 Misconceptions About Partner Choices</li><li>14:58 Understanding True Biblical Love</li><li>20:25 Practical Steps for Breaking the Cycle</li><li>25:40 Becoming the Right Person for Healthy Relationships</li></ul>no00:15:531Why Do I Always Fall for Jerks?full<![CDATA[Doomscrolling, Anxiety Loops, and Your Mental Health]]>The conversation delves into the concept of doom scrolling, exploring its clinical perspective, differences from staying informed, and the urgency and anxiety associated with it. It also discusses the negativity bias, addiction to doom scrolling, its impact on sleep, focus, and physical health, as well as strategies for digital detox and avoiding constant exposure to news. The conversation concludes with insights on replacing doom scrolling with positive activities and retraining the brain to set boundaries.

Takeaways

  • Understanding the concept of doom scrolling and its impact on mental health.
  • Strategies for digital detox and retraining the brain to avoid harmful news consumption.

]]>e45b8c96-0e8b-4a61-ad34-23b030452c66Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the concept of doom scrolling, exploring its clinical perspective, differences from staying informed, and the urgency and anxiety associated with it. It also discusses the negativity bias, addiction to doom scrolling, its impact on sleep, focus, and physical health, as well as strategies for digital detox and avoiding constant exposure to news. The conversation concludes with insights on replacing doom scrolling with positive activities and retraining the brain to set boundaries.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Understanding the concept of doom scrolling and its impact on mental health.</li><li>Strategies for digital detox and retraining the brain to avoid harmful news consumption.</li></ul><p></p>no00:09:0218Doomscrolling, Anxiety Loops, and Your Mental Healthfull<![CDATA[What do Therapists do for Self Care?]]>Therapists discuss the importance of self-care and share uncommon techniques for maintaining well-being. They emphasize the need for sensory micro breaks, externalizing emotional residue, one-minute pauses, strategic no-work zones, cognitive reframing of mistakes, and play as professional development. Practical implementation involves tiny rituals and accountability.

Takeaways

  • Self-care for therapists goes beyond pampering and involves nervous system regulation and boundary setting.
  • Uncommon self-care techniques for therapists include sensory micro breaks, externalizing emotional residue, one-minute pauses, strategic no-work zones, cognitive reframing of mistakes, and play as professional development.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Play as Professional Development and Practical Implementation
]]>ef9c6cb5-dc97-4085-a6d8-84840a7eb4b0Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:15:00 GMT<p>Therapists discuss the importance of self-care and share uncommon techniques for maintaining well-being. They emphasize the need for sensory micro breaks, externalizing emotional residue, one-minute pauses, strategic no-work zones, cognitive reframing of mistakes, and play as professional development. Practical implementation involves tiny rituals and accountability.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Self-care for therapists goes beyond pampering and involves nervous system regulation and boundary setting.</li><li>Uncommon self-care techniques for therapists include sensory micro breaks, externalizing emotional residue, one-minute pauses, strategic no-work zones, cognitive reframing of mistakes, and play as professional development.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Play as Professional Development and Practical Implementation</li></ul>no00:09:16What do Therapists do for Self Care?full<![CDATA[EMDR Myths Busted]]>Adina, an EMDR therapist, discusses the myths associated with EMDR therapy and its effectiveness in treating trauma and other mental health challenges. She also highlights the unique benefits of EMDR for children and adolescents. The conversation explores the use of EMDR therapy for children, the techniques involved, and the myths surrounding EMDR. It also delves into the benefits of EMDR and the experiences of therapists and clients.

Takeaways

  • EMDR is a brain and body connecting therapy
  • EMDR is effective for a wide range of mental health challenges EMDR therapy is effective for children
  • EMDR therapy does not erase memories

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to EMDR and Its Myths
  • 09:21 Addressing the Fear of Re-Traumatization in EMDR Therapy
  • 16:06 EMDR Therapy for Recent Events and Brain Consolidation
  • 23:11 Benefits of EMDR for Children
  • 30:34 Myths and Misconceptions about EMDR
  • 35:50 Advice for EMDR Therapy
]]>4e465652-5224-4176-8f05-8815627395a8Thu, 28 May 2026 19:24:45 GMT<p>Adina, an EMDR therapist, discusses the myths associated with EMDR therapy and its effectiveness in treating trauma and other mental health challenges. She also highlights the unique benefits of EMDR for children and adolescents. The conversation explores the use of EMDR therapy for children, the techniques involved, and the myths surrounding EMDR. It also delves into the benefits of EMDR and the experiences of therapists and clients.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>EMDR is a brain and body connecting therapy</li><li>EMDR is effective for a wide range of mental health challenges EMDR therapy is effective for children</li><li>EMDR therapy does not erase memories</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to EMDR and Its Myths</li><li>09:21 Addressing the Fear of Re-Traumatization in EMDR Therapy</li><li>16:06 EMDR Therapy for Recent Events and Brain Consolidation</li><li>23:11 Benefits of EMDR for Children</li><li>30:34 Myths and Misconceptions about EMDR</li><li>35:50 Advice for EMDR Therapy</li></ul>no00:31:22EMDR Myths Bustedfull<![CDATA[Red Flags in a Christian Counselor]]>The conversation explores the red flags and warning signs in Christian counseling, highlighting the importance of recognizing unhealthy therapists and identifying problematic behaviors. It provides practical insights into assessing therapists and shopping for the right fit, emphasizing the significance of ethical boundaries and the therapeutic relationship.

Takeaways

  • Unhealthy therapists in Christian counseling
  • Red flags in Christian counseling

Chapters

  • 00:00 Identifying Red Flags in Christian Counseling
  • 08:45 Judgmental or Shaming Spirit
  • 18:47 Assessing the Therapist and Shopping for a Therapist
]]>14655ef7-fe83-421a-bceb-7750f2e6d566Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation explores the red flags and warning signs in Christian counseling, highlighting the importance of recognizing unhealthy therapists and identifying problematic behaviors. It provides practical insights into assessing therapists and shopping for the right fit, emphasizing the significance of ethical boundaries and the therapeutic relationship.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Unhealthy therapists in Christian counseling</li><li>Red flags in Christian counseling</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Identifying Red Flags in Christian Counseling</li><li>08:45 Judgmental or Shaming Spirit</li><li>18:47 Assessing the Therapist and Shopping for a Therapist</li></ul>no00:14:23Red Flags in a Christian Counselorfull<![CDATA[What's the Deal with Self-Harm?]]>The conversation delves into the understanding of self-harm, debunking myths, supporting loved ones, coping skills, seeking therapy, and steps to stop self-harm behavior. It emphasizes the importance of addressing shame and the need for presence and support in dealing with self-harm.

Takeaways

  • Self-harm is a way of managing intense emotions
  • Self-harm is not just for attention, it is often a cry for help

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning
  • 06:12 Coping Skills for Self-Harm Behavior
  • 11:21 Connection Between Self-Harm and Suicide
]]>f1730ea1-2f47-4ed5-ac56-2847c3dc97fdThu, 07 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the understanding of self-harm, debunking myths, supporting loved ones, coping skills, seeking therapy, and steps to stop self-harm behavior. It emphasizes the importance of addressing shame and the need for presence and support in dealing with self-harm.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Self-harm is a way of managing intense emotions</li><li>Self-harm is not just for attention, it is often a cry for help</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning</li><li>06:12 Coping Skills for Self-Harm Behavior</li><li>11:21 Connection Between Self-Harm and Suicide</li></ul>no00:08:28What's the Deal with Self-Harm?full<![CDATA[The Power of Generational Trauma]]>The conversation delves into the definition of generational trauma, its behavioral and biological components, epigenetics, ancestral survival mechanisms, breaking the cycle of generational trauma, and a message of hope for those affected by it.

Takeaways

  • Generational trauma encompasses both behavioral and biological components.
  • Breaking the cycle of generational trauma requires deliberate, intentional, and conscious effort.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Understanding Generational Trauma
  • 05:47 Ancestral Survival Mechanisms and Current Day Obstacles
  • 11:09 Message of Hope for Those Affected by Generational Trauma
]]>2437ba3e-5249-4bbf-9986-6c873bee068bThu, 14 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the definition of generational trauma, its behavioral and biological components, epigenetics, ancestral survival mechanisms, breaking the cycle of generational trauma, and a message of hope for those affected by it.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Generational trauma encompasses both behavioral and biological components.</li><li>Breaking the cycle of generational trauma requires deliberate, intentional, and conscious effort.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding Generational Trauma</li><li>05:47 Ancestral Survival Mechanisms and Current Day Obstacles</li><li>11:09 Message of Hope for Those Affected by Generational Trauma</li></ul>no00:10:00The Power of Generational Traumafull<![CDATA[We all Know the Five Love Languages, but what About Love Styles?]]>The conversation explores the five love styles and their impact on relationships. It delves into the characteristics of each love style, the influence of childhood attachment, and the role of love styles in communication and understanding. The Comfort Circle is introduced as a tool for healing attachment wounds in marriage relationships.

Takeaways

  • Understanding the five love styles helps in understanding how individuals interact with significant people in their lives.
  • Secure attachment in childhood leads to safe and moderated interaction with others.
]]>62467431-286d-4823-bb28-1ef58f793128Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:58:20 GMT<p>The conversation explores the five love styles and their impact on relationships. It delves into the characteristics of each love style, the influence of childhood attachment, and the role of love styles in communication and understanding. The Comfort Circle is introduced as a tool for healing attachment wounds in marriage relationships.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Understanding the five love styles helps in understanding how individuals interact with significant people in their lives.</li><li>Secure attachment in childhood leads to safe and moderated interaction with others.</li></ul>no00:17:482We all Know the Five Love Languages, but what About Love Styles?full<![CDATA[From People Pleasing to Powerful Boundaries]]>The conversation explores the distinction between genuine kindness and people-pleasing behavior, the impact of weak boundaries on relationships, and practical strategies for setting and maintaining powerful boundaries. It delves into the emotional toll of people-pleasing and the challenges of transitioning to a boundary-focused approach, offering insights and guidance for listeners.

Takeaways

  • Distinguishing between genuine kindness and people-pleasing behavior
  • The impact of weak boundaries on relationships

Chapters

  • 00:00 Distinguishing Kindness from People-Pleasing
  • 06:15 Setting Powerful Boundaries
  • 12:39 Transitioning from People-Pleasing to Powerful Boundaries
]]>6bbdca59-cbc5-49ff-8cd8-345c2c181c5dThu, 23 Apr 2026 14:21:06 GMT<p>The conversation explores the distinction between genuine kindness and people-pleasing behavior, the impact of weak boundaries on relationships, and practical strategies for setting and maintaining powerful boundaries. It delves into the emotional toll of people-pleasing and the challenges of transitioning to a boundary-focused approach, offering insights and guidance for listeners.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Distinguishing between genuine kindness and people-pleasing behavior</li><li>The impact of weak boundaries on relationships</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Distinguishing Kindness from People-Pleasing</li><li>06:15 Setting Powerful Boundaries</li><li>12:39 Transitioning from People-Pleasing to Powerful Boundaries</li></ul>no00:09:13From People Pleasing to Powerful Boundariesfull<![CDATA[Introducing the Living Stones Podcast]]>We would love to introduce our new podcast! We will be focusing on all things mental health and wellness related.

]]>59ae6c5e-76ef-4b4f-b3a7-43a84894d05eMon, 20 Apr 2026 20:57:48 GMT<p>We would love to introduce our new podcast! We will be focusing on all things mental health and wellness related.</p>no00:01:46Introducing the Living Stones Podcastfull