On episode 6 of Season 4 we are talking to Brandi Miller about Spiritual Wellness. Brandi is the host of the “ Reclaiming my Theology” podcast and is a staff member and justice program director with InterVarsity. Formally penning an op-ed for the HuffPost at the intersection of faith, justice, and politics, she seeks to curate content that moves the Church forward in living out the holistic gospel. Her current focuses are deconstructing white supremacy in the church, ethnic identity development, and creating more just faith organizations. Three things to listen out for in today's podcast are the 4 part quadrant, spiritual numbness, and the feelings wheel. As we are talking about wellness in this podcast series: mind, body, and now soul; Brandi talks us through why she believes the spirit and the soul is so important in our wellness journey. Wherever you fall on the spiritual spectrum, we believe this conversation is important, and we can’t wait for you to listen.
More Than a Body I Dr. Lexie Kite
On episode 5 of Season 4 on the Podcast we are talking to Dr. Lexie Kite. Dr. Lexie Kite is a co-author with her identical twin Dr. Lindsay Kite of the book More Than a Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament and co-director of the nonprofit Beauty Redefined. She received a PhD from the University of Utah in the study of female body image and has become a leading expert in body image resilience and media literacy. Lindsay and Lexie help girls and women recognize and reject the harmful effects of objectification in their lives through their significant social media reach, online Body Image Resilience course and facilitator program for dieticians and therapists, their popular book (More Than a Body), and regular speaking engagements for thousands of people of all ages. We hit on alot of new topics today around body image, a couple to look out for are body image resilience and body neutrality. Lexie teaches us how to get back into our bodies and view them as so much more than an ornament and reshape our thinking to view our bodies as an instrument. Can’t wait to hear what you learn!
Are You Really Ok? l Debra Fileta
This week we are hearing from Debra Fileta, Debra is a Licensed Professional Counselor, national speaker, relationship expert, and author of Choosing Marriage and True Love Dates, and Love In Every Season and Are You Really OK?. She’s also the host of the hotline-style Love + Relationships Podcast. Her popular relationship advice blog, TrueLoveDates.com, reaches millions of people with the message of healthy relationships. Here are three things to listen up for in today's episode: emotional black and blue buttons, burnout, and Sunday night check-ins. This episode reminds us to check in with ourselves and ask ourselves and those around us “Are you really okay?” and what to do when the answers no. Let’s dive in.
Date Night I Laurie Watson
This week on the Love or Work Podcast we have a special episode for you. We recently had the pleasure of having Laurie Watson as a guest speaker at our Date Night for Love or Work. Laurie Watson is a certified sex therapist and host of the popular podcast Foreplay - Radio Sex Therapy, covering intimacy and healthy sexual relationships. She is also the author of Wanting Sex Again - How to Rediscover Your Desire and Heal a Sexless Marriage. Here are three things you can listen out for in today's episode : Emotional Pursuer & Withdrawler, the push and pull, and the 40 minute rule. Laurie shared this important message with a room full of couples and now we are bringing it to you. We hope this conversation will encourage you to draw closer with your partner and lead to deeper intimacy. Here we go! Next Steps: We have put together some next steps for you and your partner to continue the conversation. Listen to Laurie's Podcast “Foreplay Radio” for a deeper understanding of what it means to be an Emotional Pursuer or Withdrawer and how to break the cycle. Visit omgyes.com, as mentioned in Laurie’s talk, for more tips and guides to understanding female pleasure.
Supporting Your Partner I Monica DiCristina
Today on the Love or Work podcast we have Monica DiCristina. Monica DiCristina is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than a decade of experience in individuals and couples therapy. She walks with people as they process difficult experiences, helping to bring healing to their relationship with themselves and others. Through her podcast, writing, speaking, and counseling work, Monica carries out her heartfelt mission to guide and collaborate with others in their process of becoming who they were made to be. Monica runs a private practice in Atlanta, GA, where she lives with her husband and three children. Here are the three things to listen out for in this episode, anxiety, rituals and being married to an anxious partner. This episode is for the partners who are in need of a guide on how to approach and engage with your partner that is struggling with mental health. Don’t miss this important message.
Finding Your Purpose I Chanel Dokun
This week we are hearing from Debra Fileta, Debra is a Licensed Professional Counselor, national speaker, relationship expert, and author of Choosing Marriage and True Love Dates, and Love In Every Season and Are You Really OK?. She’s also the host of the hotline-style Love + Relationships Podcast. Her popular relationship advice blog, TrueLoveDates.com, reaches millions of people with the message of healthy relationships. Here are three things to listen up for in today's episode: emotional black and blue buttons, burnout, and Sunday night check-ins. This episode reminds us to check in with ourselves and ask ourselves and those around us “Are you really okay?” and what to do when the answers no. Let’s dive in.
Season 4:Wellness | Andre & Jeff Shinabarger
We are back! In Season 3 we covered all things Parenting, ranging from how to talk to your kids about race and racism to how to talk to them about the birds and the bees, and everything in between. Since wrapping up Season 3, we took some time off to spend time with our family and to take a big deep breath. This leads us to our theme for this series: Wellness. This is all about how to build and sustain healthy relationships. What does it look like to be a healthy YOU? And eventually a healthy WE. As we dive headfirst into this subject we will be accompanied by a wise counsel of therapists, licensed counselors, etc. If you are struggling with mental health issues or you are in a relationship with someone who is, we made this for you. We are glad you're on this journey with us!
Dream Big! I Bob Goff
We've got a bonus episode for you this week! We are hearing from Bob Goff. Bob is a lawyer, speaker, and author of the New York Times best-selling books Love Does and Everybody, Always. Goff currently works with Love Does, formerly known as Restore International, a non-profit organization he founded. In this episode, you can listen out for a couple of things: Arguments vs Relationships and the difference between oneness and sameness. Bob is a man with a deep love for all things new, scary and challenging. His life is a constant adventure and he shares with us what it looks like to prioritize your family in the midst of all of it. This is an episode you don't want to miss. Jump in with us because it's a good one. Bob gets real and talks about the challenges of being in long-term committed relationships and then serves up hope for us all!
Parenting Wrap-Up I Andre & Jeff Shinabarger
“The character of our children is more important than their cultural success.” - Andre Shinabarger. In this episode, Andre and Jeff wrap up their discussion around parenting. Look out for an interview about Andre’s idea of ‘raising humans’ and the evolution of parenting within each season of life. They talk through a couple of key quotes from Love or Work & some closing thoughts for the series. They have a new series in the works, theme yet to be revealed….get excited for some new episodes coming at the end of the summer.
How to Talk to Your Kids About Racism | Claudine Miles
This week we are hearing from Claudine Miles. She is a consultant and educator who has previous experience with Teach for America and the CDC. Additionally, she is the co-founder of Restore More, a local non-profit that supports organizations with building capacity for restorative practices, self-awareness, & social-emotional learning. In this episode, you can listen out for these three things: Dwayne White, the word ‘colorblind’, and the white dads. This episode shows how bias is not inherently a bad thing, but learning what to do with your bias and how to grow from it is vital. Additionally, Miles emphasizes the importance of getting kids involved with a diverse community early on.
All About Gender Norms | Andrew and Colleen Kraft
This week we are hearing from Andrew and Colleen Kraft. Andrew is a stay-at-home dad of three boys and the founder of Dwell Service, a cleaning company that employs refugee women in Clarkston, Georgia. Colleen is the Associate Chief Medical Officer at Emory University.
In this episode, you can listen out for these three things: gender norms, the stress of being a breadwinner, and technology. One bonus thing to listen for: Ebola!
Andrew and Colleen discuss raising their sons, navigating their individual jobs and responsibilities, and how the pandemic has changed their family’s life.
Hustle, Anxiety and Rhythms | Rebekah + Gabe Lyons
In Episode 59, Jeff and André talk with old friends, Gabe and Rebekah Lyons. Gabe is a speaker, author and Founder and President of Q Ideas, which is a platform that works towards restoring the credibility and image of Christianity. Rebekah is also a speaker, Founder of Q Ideas, and a bestselling author. Her new book, Rhythms of Renewal, calls us to “trade stress and anxiety for a life full of peace and purpose.” Rebekah and Gabe recently released a podcast called: The Rhythms for Life Podcast. Check it out!
In this episode of the Love or Work Podcast, They propel one another to hustle out their dreams but push for oneness while in the process. Listen to Gabe and Rebekah share their journey of raising four kids, overcoming a life of anxiety, and having an engaging marriage that leads to unity in their decisions.
