Mental Health and Faith

Written by: Caroline S. Cooper
  • Summary

  • Caroline S. Cooper is a peer specialist in mental health, an author, and a speaker. She also has a master’s in Bible and Theology. The podcast includes interviews with mental health professionals, individuals living with mental illness, pastors, Christian counselors, and more. Caroline will also post some episodes in a conversational/teaching format on topics such as mental illnesses, wellness tools, and the spiritual aspect of recovery.
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Episodes
  • 55. Fighting Goliath with Jesslyn McCutcheon
    Oct 29 2024
    Facing The Giant: Bipolar Disorder Jessyln McCutcheon spent twenty years battling a giant in her life. A diagnosis of bipolar I revealed the giant's name, and then the real work began. Hear Jesslyn's story of how finding the right treatment plan brought her relief from symptoms. The more powerful story is how God transformed Jesslyn by revealing his purpose for her life resulting in the establishment of Fighting Goliath for Mental Illness, Jesslyn's ministry. This episode will include Jesslyn's story as well as many tips and suggestions to aid anyone who lives with a mental illness. It will also provide important information for those wanting to learn more about what it is like to live with a mental health condition. Finally, you will hear about Jesslyn's new book to be released in early 2025. Jesslyn's Bio Jesslyn McCutcheon is a member of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) NW Piedmont and the AACC (American Association of Christian Counseling). Since being diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder 24 years ago, she actively advocates and speaks regarding mental illness to normalize and destigmatize conversations around mental health. Her ministry, Fighting Goliath for Mental Illness helps and empowers women who live with bipolar disorder manage their symptoms more effectively through resources, lived, experience and incorporating God’s word in order to live a more fulfilling life. Connect with Jesslyn Fighting Goliath Support Group: www.facebook.com/groups/986621275666764/ www.jesslynmccutcheon.com instagram.com/@fightinggoliath4mentalillness instagram.com/@jesslynmccutcheon linkedin.com/in/jesslynmfgfmi www.youtube.com/@FGFMI TikTok.com/@jesslynmccutcheon THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO THE MENTAL HEALTH & FAITH: A CLOSER LOOK PODCAST. Join the conversation by leaving your comments or emailing Caroline at caroline@carolinescooper.com. Caroline S. Cooper (Owner of Mental Health Connect) is a writer, speaker, and podcast/YouTube host whose mission is to offer encouragement for life in a complicated world. Please email your comments, questions, or suggestions to caroline@carolinescooper.com. NEED HELP? Nationwide (USA) Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline: Call Or Text: 988 SAMHSA’s National Helpline: (800)-662-HELP [4357] National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453 National Child Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 National Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 or Text to 838255 National LGBT Help Line: 888-843-4564 A MORE COMPLETE LIST OF MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES CAN BE FOUND ON CAROLINE’S WEBSITE. You can also sign up for her quarterly newsletter at the bottom of each page. https://carolinescooper.com CONNECT WITH CAROLINE! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MentalHealthAndFaith Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CarolineSueCooper Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolinesuecooper/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinescooper/ Amazon Author Page - Caroline S. Cooper on Amazon
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    28 mins
  • 54. What is Selective Mutisim? with Nanette Holloway
    Oct 22 2024
    SELECTIVE MUTISM - social anxiety Nanette Holloway shares her experience with selective mutism, a condition typically found in childhood and occasionally continuing into adulthood. The Cleveland Clinic describes selective mutism (SM) as "a mental health condition where you can’t talk in certain situations because of fear or anxiety. It usually affects young children, but it can also affect adolescents and adults. This condition is more than being shy, bashful or timid. SM is an anxiety disorder. It can overlap with other anxiety-related conditions and have lingering effects later in life." Nanette is a registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree from Oral Roberts University and a master's degree from Southern Nazarene University. She is also a writer, speaker, and blogger. Find out more: Selective Mutism Association: https://www.selectivemutism.org ASHA, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: https://www.asha.org/Practice-Portal/Clinical-Topics/Selective-Mutism Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/selective-mutism Connect with Nanette: Website: https://nanetteholloway.com Email: nanette@nanetteholloway.com Phone number: 405-456-9741 Nanette's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nanette-M.-Holloway/author/B0844RG51Q?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1729613001&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO THE MENTAL HEALTH & FAITH: A CLOSER LOOK PODCAST. Join the conversation by leaving your comments or emailing Caroline at caroline@carolinescooper.com. Caroline S. Cooper (Owner of Mental Health Connect) is a writer, speaker, and podcast/YouTube host whose mission is to offer encouragement for life in a complicated world. Please email your comments, questions, or suggestions to caroline@carolinescooper.com. NEED HELP? Nationwide (USA) Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline: Call Or Text: 988 SAMHSA’s National Helpline: (800)-662-HELP [4357] National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453 National Child Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 National Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 or Text to 838255 National LGBT Help Line: 888-843-4564 A MORE COMPLETE LIST OF MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES CAN BE FOUND ON CAROLINE’S WEBSITE. You can also sign up for her quarterly newsletter at the bottom of each page. https://carolinescooper.com CONNECT WITH CAROLINE! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MentalHealthAndFaith Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CarolineSueCooper Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolinesuecooper/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinescooper/ Amazon Author Page - Caroline S. Cooper on Amazon
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    25 mins
  • 53. The Imagine Project with Brant Winn
    Oct 15 2024
    "Imagine" Brant Winn was so impressed with a workshop he attended by Dianne Mahoney that he has now become an active proponent of The Imagine Project, an approach to mental wellness through "imagining" the possibilities in a seven step approach to healing. The imagine project was created by Dianne Mahoney. This nonprofit organization provides free resources to gives kids, teens, and adults the opportunity to work through difficult life circumstances through expressive writing. Find out more at https://theimagineproject.org/ Contact Brant for More Information Brant Winn, Ph.D. Associate Dean, College of Education and Health Professions Director of Field Experiences/Associate Professor 816-584-6350 (Primary) 816-810-7690 (Mobile) brant.winn@park.edu Brant's Bio Dr. Brant Winn has worked in education for 30 years as a teacher and administrator, both in public and private K-12 schools and higher education. In his roles as Associate Dean, Director of Field Experiences, and Associate Professor at Park University, Brant pours himself into his work with education students while teaching face-to-face and blended courses focusing on the topics of trauma-informed, mindfulness, resilience, and student engagement. Brant also provides faculty development for full/part time faculty, mentoring them in the development of new teaching and learning strategies that respond to the increasingly complex needs of students and adults. Brant is married to his beautiful wife, Christian, and is the proud father of five amazing girls, Emma, Claire, Olivia, Chloe, and Ellie. He is part of the leadership team at E6 Ministries, a men’s ministry whose mission is to help men discover life, freedom, and healing in walking with God daily along the masculine journey. When not spending time with his family or with his men’s ministry, Brant enjoys watching and playing sports, listening to live music, and traveling with Christian and his girls. Dianne Maroney - Founder of The Imagine Project Dianne Maroney is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. She is the founder of The Imagine Project, Inc., a nonprofit organization that helps kids, teens, and adults overcome challenging life circumstances through expressive writing. Dianne is a thought leader in the area of stress and trauma in children. Her simple, yet profound 7-step writing tool, now used by schools across the US and internationally, gives kids and teens the opportunity to rewrite a challenging personal story and Imagine new possibilities in its place. Dianne is an international speaker and author of several award-winning books including her most recent is, The Imagine Project: Empowering Kids to Rise Above Drama, Trauma, and Stress (Yampa Valley Publishing, 2018) won 1st place in the CIPA Evvy Awards in the Parenting division. Her first book The Imagine Project: Stories of Courage, Hope and Love (Yampa Valley Publishing, 2013) won multiple awards including the coveted Benjamin Franklin Award for nonfiction titles. Dianne’s children’s book, Byron the Caterpillar Who Loved to Imagine (Yampa Valley Publishing, 2017) is a gift to all who read it, and Your Premature Baby and Child (Berkley, 1999) was written after her daughter was born extremely premature. Dianne lives outside of Denver with her husband and has 3 grown children. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO THE MENTAL HEALTH & FAITH: A CLOSER LOOK PODCAST. Join the conversation by leaving your comments or emailing Caroline at caroline@carolinescooper.com. Caroline S. Cooper (Owner of Mental Health Connect) is a writer, speaker, and podcast/YouTube host whose mission is to offer encouragement for life in a complicated world. Please email your comments, questions, or suggestions to caroline@carolinescooper.com. NEED HELP? Nationwide (USA) Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline: Call Or Text: 988 SAMHSA’s National Helpline: (800)-662-HELP [4357] National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
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    28 mins

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