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In today's episode, we welcome Reverend Amy Bezecny from Cultivating Families as she discusses the current state of these areas and how faith communities can support adoption and foster care...

There’s a big misconception that mindfulness is equivalent to eastern meditation practices, demanding a completely still and empty mind. In reality, mindfulness is the act of consciously focusing your mind on the present moment.In our fa...

Hey Madness & Grace Listeners,We are changing our schedule up a bit and moving to a once a month format. Listen in to our one minute announcement for more details. If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address...

In today’s episode, we welcome Alok Madan, PhD, MPH, a clinical health psychologist with more than 20 years of experience developing clinical research and educational programs to...

While often seen as a modern phenomenon, mental illness has been part of human history for millennia. As a matter of fact, many biblical stories contain descriptions of mental health issues. In today's podcast, we will be discussing the portray...

Join us on this insightful episode where we talk about the  differences between these two vital mental health practices including:Defining the DifferencesEducational Backgrounds and QualificationsApproaches an...

In today's podcast, we are excited to welcome Amanda Shockley, the Youth Ministries Director at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church in Houston, TX. With 15 years of experience in youth ministry, Amanda will join us to discuss the intersection of...

In today's episode of the Madness & Grace Podcast, we tackle common misconceptions about mental health and their impact on society. We discuss how these myths create stigma and prevent people from seeking help, and we look at the role of me...

In today's episode, we dive into, "What is mental health?". It's important to know that while you may not have a criteria for a mental illness, you still can have very poor mental health. As Dr. Matthew S. Stanford, PhD, says, "Mental health is...

In today's episode, we dive into holistic wellness - what it is and how we approach it with our mental health care program at HHCI. Stay tuned every two weeks for new episodes - now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!-----

Do you know someone whose relationships are overly intense and unstable, who fears abandonment, and who is involved in self-destructive behavior such as binge eating, substance abuse, or self-harm? Today, our hosts, Matthew Stanford, PhD, and M...

Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! Closing 2023 strong! Dive into our final episode of the year as Matt and Emilee tackle the self-diagnosis epidemic in mental health. From the importance of professional diagnosis to socia...

Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! Join Matt and Emilee as they discuss the difference between intrusive and impulsive thoughts, what kind of mental health disorders intrusive thoughts can allude to, and coping mechanisms ...

Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! Join Matt and Emilee in today's podcast episode as they dive into the age-old debate and explore the impact of both nature and nurture in relation to mental illness.Stay tuned eve...

Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! The holidays are tough for many. Join Matt and Emilee as they delve into the emotions of the holiday season - they explore triggers, share coping mechanisms, and offer valuable advice to ...

Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! Join Matt and Emilee as they define the three main eating disorders, explore how finding value within is the key to self-acceptance, dissect the influential role of media on body image, a...

Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! Today, we are honored to have Dr. Maddie Stiers, Chief Clinical Officer of the Hope and Healing Center & Institute, as our guest host. In this episode, Maddie delves deep into the pro...

Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!In today's episode, Matt and Emilee uncover the effects of religious trauma and share practical steps to find healing. They dive into personal experiences, advice, and actionable tips for ...

Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!In today's episode, Matt and Emilee dive into the world of burnout - what it is, how it affects us, and most importantly, how to tackle it head-on. Stay tuned every two weeks ...

Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!Today's episode is part two of our series on building a mental health community in the church. In this episode, our Community Education Coordinators talk about how churches are trained to ...

 Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!Today, our hosts are joined by special guests Carolina Vargas and Mariana Barahona, Community Education Coordinators for our Gateway to Hope program! Join us as we delve into the cru...

Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!In today's episode, our hosts delve into the significance of setting boundaries with family and friends to safeguard one's mental health. Matt and Emilee explore effective ways to overcome...

Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!In today's episode, our hosts have a meaningful conversation with Lauren Kimble, the Director of Philanthropy at HHCI. She shares her own personal journey with addiction, discussing how it...

Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!In today's episode, our hosts talk with Dr. Peggy Determeyer, Director of HHCI CARES and McGee Fellow In Bioethics And Aging, about the most common problems people face when navigating the...