Episodes — CXMH

31 - Does It Matter If Your Therapist Is Christian? (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler)

This week, I talk with Dr. Holly Oxhandler, the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development and an Assistant Professor at Baylor University’s Diana R. Garland School of Social Work. Holly studies religion/spirituality, health and mental health, and is especially interested in whether and how mental and behavioral health therapists discuss their client’s religious/spiritual beliefs in treatment.

We talk about the difference between social work and other mental health professions, if clients are wanting to discuss spirituality with their therapists, and if it really matters what faith your therapist believes in. Hint: maybe, maybe not. Listen to the episode instead of trying to find the answers in the show notes, you slacker. (Just kidding, you're great.)

Main EpisodesRobert VoreFebruary 13, 2018Holly Oxhandler, social work, counselor, counseling, therapy, therapists, spirituality-in-sessionsComment

30 - Family, Church, & Mental Illness (feat. Amy Simpson)

This week, I talk with life & leadership coach, author, & speaker Amy Simpson. We talk extensively about Amy's book Troubled Minds: Mental Illness & The Church's Mission, and we talk a lot about her experiences growing up with her father as a pastor and her mother being diagnosed with schizophrenia. She shares how those experiences impacted her, what she wishes would've been available to help her, and how the church can help families going through similar things today.

Main EpisodesRobert VoreFebruary 5, 2018Amy Simpson, authors, family, church, community, Troubled MindsComment

29 - Why Don't People Get Treatment? (& How Can We Help?) (feat. Dr. David Susman)

This one's got it all! I talk with Dr. David Susman, a clinical psychologist, blogger, and award-winning mental health advocate, and he has a lot to offer! Based on Dr. Susman's most popular posts, we talk about the most common reasons people don't get mental health treatment: things like stigma, financial costs, availability of mental health professionals, and more. We also talk about practical ways to help remove those barriers.

Main EpisodesRobert VoreJanuary 29, 2018policy, David Susman, services, therapists, telemental health, politics, counseling, treatment, counselors, stigma, hope, therapy, research, barriersComment

28 - Faith & Mental Wellness (feat. Brittney Moses)

This week, Steve hijacks the show! He talks with Brittney Moses, a clinical Psychology student, app developer, and writer at the intersection of faith & mental health. She has some amazing things to say and share with us. Also, apparently Steve's inner critic is named 'Robert,' which I find highly offensive.

Main EpisodesRobert VoreJanuary 22, 2018Brittney Moses, app, mental wellness, faith, counseling, anxiety, perfectionism, self-care, .Comment

27 - From Weakness to Strength (feat. Scott Sauls)

Main EpisodesRobert VoreJanuary 15, 2018Scott Sauls, authors, weakness, ministry, leadership, vulnerabilityComment

26 - Seasonal Affective Disorder & Perfectly Hidden Depression (feat. Dr. Margaret Rutherford)

This is a jam-packed one, folks. This week, I'm joined by Dr. Margaret Rutherford: author, podcast host, blogger, and psychotherapist. We cover a ton of topics including Seasonal Affective Disorder, Perfectly Hidden Depression, perfectionism, and more!

25 - Race, Faith, & Mental Health (feat. Dr. Sherry Molock & Dr. Amber Thornton)

Main EpisodesRobert VoreDecember 4, 2017race, diversity, multicultural, Sherry Molock, Amber Thornton, A Different Perspective, podcasters, .Comment

24 - Speaking of Suicide (feat. Dr. Stacey Freedenthal)

Main EpisodesRobert VoreNovember 27, 2017suicide, suicide prevention, therapists, counselor, counseling, mental health, Stacey Freedenthal, Speaking of Suicide, Helping The Suicidal Person, .Comment

23 - Mental Illness & Violence (feat. Gabe Howard)

Main EpisodesRobert VoreNovember 13, 2017Gabe Howard, Psych Central, violence, gun safety, politics, policy, mental illness, mental health, .Comment

22 - Are The Tides Turning? (feat. Kristen Kansiewicz)

Main EpisodesRobert VoreOctober 25, 2017Kristen Kansiewicz, church, church therapy, therapy, counseling, counselors, counselor, mental illness, communityComment

21 - Emotions Aren't Evil (feat. Marc Alan Schelske)

Main EpisodesRobert VoreOctober 16, 2017Marc Alan Schelske, emotions, theology, authors, pastorsComment

20 - The Light Is Winning (feat. Zach Hoag)

This week, Zach Hoag stops by to talk about his new book, The Light Is Winning: Why Religion Might Just Bring Us Back To Life. Also, Steve makes some pretty rude comments about movies.

Main EpisodesRobert VoreSeptember 25, 2017Zach Hoag, authors, apocolypse, .Comment

19 - "There are parts of me that will never be completely healed." (feat. Kay Warren)

It's National Suicide Prevention Day, so we're releasing this episode on Sunday. Also: holy cow. We talk with Kay Warren, and it's phenomenal. She shares a lot of her story with us including molestation, trauma, losing a son to suicide, working in ministry, and more. You (seriously) don't want to skip this one.

Main EpisodesRobert VoreSeptember 10, 2017Kay Warren, suicide, trauma, loss, grief, church, authors, depression, death, mental health, God, joy, .Comment

18 - Depression & Dementors (feat. Jason Chesnut)

We're kicking off Season 2 strong! In the intro, we talk about internet trolls and get into a fight about college football. Then we're joined by Jason Chesnut, co-founder of The Slate Project and ordained ELCA pastor to talk about his depression, intersectional justice, switching medications, and Harry Potter.