55.  Protecting Your Mind From News Media Overload

55. Protecting Your Mind From News Media Overload

Author: Healey Ikerd, LPC, LMFT October 28, 2025 Duration: 23:52
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this episode, we will talk about how heavy news exposure can affect our mental health, and discover biblical wisdom for guarding your heart and mind. Learn practical ways to set healthy boundaries, renew your focus on Christ, and reclaim the peace that headlines can’t give. Healey's Children's Books: The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness The Red Ball Companion Activity Book The Worried Little Goat Support the show _________...

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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