When Gathering Light
Join Matt and Victoria Gutbrod as they explore mental health, addiction, healing, change and other relevant topics through the lens of their true source of light, Jesus.
Music : "Up Ahead"
Artist : Greg Colbeck
Production Services Provided by : Akron Recording Company
Owner : Ben Patrick
Summary:
“When Gathering Light” was the title of a book Matt wanted to write. His plans to turn the title into a book was all along God’s plan for a Podcast. Turns out, this podcast is opening more space than what a book can contain, for us to collect stories honoring the healing essence of God’s light. The reality was and is that God has been shaping our life and marriage so that we could be in a creative space together. We believe that God cleared the debris from our lives so that we can serve Him in the way He desires.
This series of podcasts is our effort at being obedient and honoring God. We didn’t want a series that dumps information on the listener, rather we aimed for conversations with each other, as well as with guests. These are topics that we have discussed on car rides, Sunday mornings, during dark days and sometimes funny, crazy life circumstances. We pray that these dialogs reach the ears and minds that God Intended. We find the life of Christ to be centered on healing. His life was a universal message of compassion and mercy for the sick and the suffering, which is all of us. We hope that you find something in this series that speaks to your heart, and you are encouraged to begin or continue your journey of gathering light.
Shalom
Victoria and Matt
When Gathering Light
WGL - Season 1: Episode 11 - God and Modern Mental Health Treatments
Join Matt and Victoria as they explore with Nick Angelis, the owner of Ascend Health Center, newer mental health medications such as Spravato and Ketamine infusions as well as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as options for treatment resistant depression and anxiety.
Nick Angelis CRNA, Owner of Ascend Health Center
Nick Angelis graduated from Youngstown State in 2004 and worked in multiple specialties ranging from the cardiothoracic ICU to inpatient psychiatric units. Nick completed his anesthesia degree in 2010 at the University of Akron, because the only mascot more random than a YSU penguin is a kangaroo. As a nurse anesthetist skilled in the pharmacology and administration of ketamine, Nick has worked in trauma hospitals with an interest in pain management and as the co-founder of a complementary alternative medicine practice. He combines the holistic, inclusive philosophy that some of our deepest wounds may be emotional or spiritual with the cutting-edge research and medical technology that Ascend offers. This approach allows him to target the specific chronic pain, addiction, and mental health needs of Akron and surrounding communities while emphasizing our innate strengths and resiliency.
For more information about Ascend and the above-mentioned treatment modalities, visit https://ascendhealthcenter.com.