237. Natural Support for Your Hormones with Celisha Gerber, LAc, ND
In this episode, Carrie sits down with naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist Celisha Gerber to explore how natural hormone support can help women understand the connection between hormonal changes, CCD, anxiety, and emotional resilience, while offering practical, faith-centered strategies for working with the body instead of against it. Episode Highlights: Episode Summary: Why Do Hormonal Changes […]
236. When Autism and OCD Overlap with Nikole Krueger, LMSW
In this episode, Carrie welcomes back licensed clinical social worker Nikole Kruger to explore the overlap between autism and OCD, why many adults are identified later in life, and how understanding neurodivergence can reduce shame and improve treatment. Episode Highlights: Episode Summary: Could Autism Be the Missing Piece Behind Your OCD Symptoms? As awareness of […]
235. Learning to Trust When Everything is Uncertain: Part 2 of my Testimony
In this episode, Carrie continues with Part 2 of her testimony, sharing how God sustained her through a high-risk pregnancy, her husband’s rare neurological diagnosis, profound grief, and the ongoing journey of trusting Him through life’s greatest uncertainties. Episode Highlights How Do You Trust God When Life Keeps Falling Apart? In Part 2 of my […]
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234. Clinging to God’s Promises When Life is Hard: Part 1 of My Testimony
In this episode, Carrie shares Part 1 of her personal testimony, revealing the truths God taught her during one of the darkest seasons of her life and why those lessons still shape her faith today. Episode Highlights: Episode Summary: How Do You Hold Onto God’s Promises When Everything Around You Is Falling Apart? There was […]
233. When Health Issues, OCD, and Faith Collide: A Personal Story with Whitney Paige
In this episode, Carrie sits down with Whitney Paige to share how her journey through OCD, scrupulosity, chronic illness, and spiritual struggle reshaped her understanding of God’s love and faithfulness. Episode Highlights: Episode Summary: How Can One Story Bring Hope to Christians Struggling With OCD? I’m so excited for you to hear Whitney Paige’s story. […]
232. Postpartum Inpatient Stay to OCD Recovery: A Personal Story with Kathy Young
In this episode, Carrie sits down with Kathy Young as she shares her journey through postpartum OCD, multiple inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations, a misdiagnosis of postpartum psychosis, and the lessons she learned on the road to recovery. Episode Highlights: Episode Summary: What Does Postpartum OCD Really Look Like After Having a Baby? In this conversation, Kathy […]
231. When You’re a Christian & Drinking Too Much: A Personal Story with Jon Seidl
In this episode, Carrie welcomes back Jon Seidl, a returning guest, author, speaker, and founder of Veritas Recovery, to share his personal journey through addiction and recovery while exploring how identity, shame, unresolved pain, and a deeper relationship with Christ can shape the path toward lasting healing and freedom. Episode Highlights: Episode Summary: How Does […]
230. Handling OCD Flare Ups with ICBT: A Personal Story with Rachael Kelley
In this episode, Carrie sits down with Rachael Kelley, a Christian writer and former Empowered Mind student, to discuss navigating OCD flare-ups, overcoming scrupulosity, and learning to trust God’s love throughout the recovery journey. Episode Highlights: Episode Summary: The Recovery Truth Most Christians With OCD Don’t Expect What if one of the biggest signs of […]
229. Navigating OCD, ADHD, and Autism: A Personal Story with Erica Hackworth
In this episode, Carrie welcomes Erica Hackworth to share how discovering the connection between her ADHD, autism, and OCD transformed her relationships, faith, self-understanding, and journey toward recovery. Episode Highlight: Episode Summary: Why Do So Many Women Reach Adulthood Before Discovering They Have Autism? For years, Erica knew ADHD was part of her story, but […]