CXMH
a podcast at the intersection of Christianity & mental health.

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168 - Our Teens are Sleep-Deprived (& It's Hurting Their Mental Health) (feat. Lisa L. Lewis)
168 - Our Teens are Sleep-Deprived (& It's Hurting Their Mental Health) (feat. Lisa L. Lewis)

Studies 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 sleep adolescents need, how we can help make changes from our houses to our school systems, and why it’s so important.

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Main EpisodesRobert VoreLisa Lewis, teens, teenagers, adolescents, parenting, sleep, rest, mental health, youth, youth ministryComment
162 - Celebrating One Year of The Soul of the Helper (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler)
162 - Celebrating One Year of The Soul of the Helper (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler)

This 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.

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Main EpisodesRobert VoreHolly Oxhandler, Dr. Holly Oxhandler, The Soul of The Helper, mental health, self-awareness, self-care, social workComment
114 - Having Conversations About Mental Health That Help
114 - Having Conversations About Mental Health That Help

This week we share a talk from Robert called Talking About Mental Health: Having Conversations that Facilitate Healing & Promote Resilience (his talk from the Church Mental Health Summit on Oct. 10th). The talk shares practical tips, as well as talking about how we show up to each other in moments of vulnerability.

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Main EpisodesRobert VoreRobert Vore, conversations, mental health, communication, community, ministryComment
46 - The Heartbeat & History of CXMH (feat. Robert Vore)
46 - The Heartbeat & History of CXMH (feat. Robert Vore)

This one's getting a little meta, folks. When Holly first agreed to be the new cohost for CXMH, she asked if I would be willing to do an episode where she interviewed me about my vision for the show and how it came to be. I was caught somewhat off guard, and alternated between 'surely we've already done that' and 'no one would want to listen to that.' I eventually gave in, and that's what you'll hear in this episode.

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Main EpisodesRobert VoreRobert Vore, faith, mental healthComment
42 - Everyday Grief & Learning to Feel Feelings (feat. Aundi Kolber)
42 - Everyday Grief & Learning to Feel Feelings (feat. Aundi Kolber)

This week, our guest host is trauma therapist Aundi Kolber! She talks about how grief is the bedrock of mental health, why smaller traumas & losses are still so important, what it means to really feel our feelings, and how learning how to respond honestly to smaller day-to-day moments sets the stage for encountering larger events.

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Main EpisodesRobert Voregrief, loss, Aundi Kolber, trauma, emotions, feelings, mental healthComment
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!

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Main EpisodesRobert VoreSeasonal Affective Disorder, depression, Perfectly Hidden Depression, Dr. Margaret Rutherford, SelfWork, podcasters, mental healthComment
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.

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Main EpisodesRobert VoreKay Warren, suicide, trauma, loss, grief, church, authors, depression, death, mental health, God, joy, .Comment