23.  Is This Normal? Exploring the Difficult Journey of Grief - Part 2

23. Is This Normal? Exploring the Difficult Journey of Grief - Part 2

Author: Healey Ikerd, LPC, LMFT March 25, 2025 Duration: 32:30
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Grief is a natural and necessary part of loss, but what happens when it lingers beyond its season? In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we explore prolonged or complicated grief—what it is, why it happens, and how to move forward in a healthy way. We’ll discuss: Signs of prolonged grief - when grief has become “stuck” and is interfering with daily life.Factors that can make prolonged grief more likely.Criteria for the diagnosis of Prolonged Grief D...

Healey Ikerd brings over fifteen years of experience as a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist to Healthy & Redeemed. This isn't about quick fixes or abstract theology; it's a practical conversation for anyone who has ever felt the tension between their faith and their emotional reality. Each episode considers how psychological health and spiritual formation are deeply intertwined, moving beyond theory to offer tangible tools for everyday life. You'll hear discussions on managing anxiety, navigating relationships, and processing grief, all through a lens that respectfully integrates clinical insight with scriptural truth. The aim is to foster a holistic sense of wellness where one's internal world and spiritual walk inform and strengthen each other. Healey's approach demystifies therapy concepts for a Christian audience, making them accessible and applicable for personal growth. Tuning into this podcast feels like gaining a compassionate guide who understands the complexities of the human heart and the transformative power of faith. It's for those seeking to cultivate resilience, find deeper peace, and embody their beliefs with greater integrity and emotional health. The conversations here are grounded, honest, and focused on sustainable growth in both mental and spiritual realms.
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3.  Why Do We Have Emotions and How Can We Manage Them? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:22
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail I talk about emotions - what they are and why I believe God gave us these wonderful but sometimes frustrating feelings. I also provide some simple tips to respond to them and gauge…
2.  Healey's Faith Journey - From Two Paths to One!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:48
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this episode, I will share a little bit of my faith journey, and how God helped me see myself as he created me to be. I also share more about my hopes for the podcast and what yo…
1.  Introduction to Healthy & Redeemed with Healey Ikerd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:58
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail I introduce myself and the new Healthy and Redeemed podcast. I share my desires and goals of helping people live healthier lives as Christians. In future episodes, I will share prac…
Trailer - Welcome to Healthy & Redeemed with Healey Ikerd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Welcome to the Healthy and Redeemed Podcast—a place for Christians who want to grow in their emotional health. I’m Healey Ikerd, a licensed counselor, and I’m passionate about helpi…