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UpStream
It can be tough navigating life's rough waters. Up Stream is here to help make that journey a little smoother.
About the host: Joy Tolle
Joy has been with The River in various capacities since 2016. An ordained chaplain since 2019, she is now the lead chaplain for the team of River chaplains. She holds a deep compassion for people and believes her role is best described as a bridge between the sacred and secular, bringing Christ’s care and hope to those hurting and in crisis. Joy holds a Bachelor of Science in Christian counseling and is currently pursuing an MDiv in Pastoral Counseling. Joy and her husband live in Central Ohio and spend their (rare) free time teaching in children’s music ministries and coaching various drama teams.
UpStream
EP 07 - Dr. Joannie DeBrito - Mental Health
In this episode of Upstream, Joy welcomes Dr. Joannie DeBrito from Focus on the Family for an honest conversation about mental health—and how it's being shaped by the constant stream of social media and news.
Together, they unpack the emotional toll of living in a hyperconnected world, the anxiety that can come from information overload, and the subtle ways digital content influences our mood, relationships, and sense of identity.