Episodes

This week, we’re joined by Waco-area pastor Mary Alice Birdwhistell to talk about preaching on mental health. Why is it important? How can pastors do it well? Can we get Mary Alice to read us an entire sermon she’s written? We get answers to all of these and more! Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Gravity: A Center for Contemplative Activism- Chris Heuertz- Phileena Heuertz- NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness- Other resources we recommend including books, podcasts, webs...

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Who’s hungry? In this episode, we get to talk with Dr. Leslie Korn, an expert on how nutrition impacts our mental health. We talk about the gut as the ‘second brain,’ what foods are good for depression, anxiety, focus, sleeping, etc., and how to start evaluating your diet and making changes that stick. [Confession from Robert: I literally finished eating an ice cream sandwich before typing these show notes. I think Dr. Korn might disapprove.] Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- ...

This week, we get into the interviews for Season 3 by addressing one of the most common questions we hear: how do you find affordable mental healthcare? Joining us is Dr. Kevin Tarlow, the founder of LowCostHelp.com. Helpful tips for finding affordable counseling:- figure out what your health insurance covers- ask a local provider for referral options- check local college/university counseling centers Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Episode 29: Why Don't People Get Treatmen...

This one's getting a little meta, folks. When Holly first agreed to be the new cohost for CXMH (listen to her intro here), 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. Things we mention in this episode/other resources:-...

Welcome to Season 3! We're so excited to announce our new co-host, Dr. Holly Oxhandler! Holly's been both a guest and a guest host before, and is a professor of social work at Baylor University. In this special kick-off to Season 3, we get to know Holly and why she's excited to join the show. Connect with Holly on her website or Twitter. Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Episode 31: Does It Matter If Your Therapist Is Christian? (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler)- Episode 38: The En...