25.  A Personal Word of Encouragement - Season Finale

25. A Personal Word of Encouragement - Season Finale

Author: Healey Ikerd, LPC, LMFT April 8, 2025 Duration: 23:07
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail As we wrap up this season of Healthy & Redeemed, let’s take a moment to reflect on the journey we’ve been on together. Have you experienced growth or change in any area? In this 25th episode, I talk about growth along the journey of growth and share about my own personal journey along the way. We close the episode with some encouragement from scripture that will hopefully strengthen your heart. Thank you for being part of this seas...

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 85

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13.  Anxiety and the Brain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:55
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this episode, I will explore the connection between anxiety and the brain. Discover how anxiety starts in the brain, impacts the body, and how God designed your mind with the abi…
12.  Seven Practical Ways to Nourish Your Nephesh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:32
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail What does it really mean to nourish your soul? In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we explore the fascinating Hebrew word Nephesh, often translated as "soul" in the Bible. But Ne…
11.  Setting Goals for the New Year [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:05
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail As we step into a new year, many of us reflect on the past and look forward to a fresh start. In this episode,, we explore the importance of setting goals. There are five important…
9.  Creating Healthy Coping Skills - Part 4, Journaling and Creativity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:35
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this final installment of the "Creating Healthy Coping Skills" series, I explore how journaling and practicing creativity can help us navigate life’s emotional challenges. Discov…
7.  Creating Healthy Coping Skills - Part 2, Prayer and Meditation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:33
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this second part of integrating coping skills into your life, I talk specifically about the benefits of prayer and meditation. Not only are these things healthy coping skills, bu…
6.  Creating Healthy Coping Skills - Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:05
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, or anxious? Do you have a hard time managing all those emotions? It is time to integrate some healthy coping skills into your life! Don't…
5. Why Sleep is Vital to Mental Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:40
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy and Redeemed, we dive into the essential foundation for stable emotional and mental health. I focus on three parts of that foundation—sleep, exercise, and…
4.  11 Signs of an Emotionally Healthy Christian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:51
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy and Redeemed, I explore what it means to be emotionally healthy as a Christian. I discuss 11 key signs that help us recognize maturity in our emotions and…