Ep 61 - A Sure Fire Way to Decrease Stress & Anxiety
You'll be surprised at this one thing you can do right now that will help reduce stress and anxiety. But, we can frown at the simplicity of it.
Jul 07, 2021•7 min
Illuminated Soul with Craig Westhoff
Occasional bite sized teaching, encouragement, and practical tools that help you respond to the negative thoughts, emotions, and occasional darkness life circumstances can sometimes bring. Together we’re partnering with the Holy Spirit to live life with excellence of Soul; to become aware… to become whole!
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Ep 60 - I know! Let go! But, how?
Just let go. Easier said, than done! Maybe this writing exercise will help us practice the art of letting go.
Jun 30, 2021•9 min
Ep 59 - My God and All Things
What if you could find God in ALL things? What impact would that have on your mental, emotional, and spiritual health and well-being? Here's a way to help us get there.
Jun 23, 2021•10 min
Ep 58 - The Secret to Happiness and Joy!
There is a secret to happiness and joy. Unfortunately, it's not some magical, instant path, but something way more practical. And the truth is...you already have the secret in your possession.
Jun 16, 2021•14 min
Ep 57 - A Way to Quiet Your Soul
Emotionally overwhelmed and agitated? Here's a practical, yet powerful way to quiet your soul!
Jun 09, 2021•9 min
Ep 56 - Stop Trying To Save Yourself
What if, in the challenging moments we face in life, our attempt to "save our lives" only causes us to lose them even more? Here are 3 helpful questions we can ask ourselves to help us follow His way instead of our own.
Jun 02, 2021•12 min
Ep 55 - The Damage of Distractibility
A wandering mind is an unhappy mind. In this episode, Craig discusses the amazing benefits of MINDFULNESS!
May 26, 2021•10 min
Ep 54 - Become Aware of What You Value
Our human tendency is to live unconsciously. Here is a helpful exercise to increase our awareness by realizing that we are always developing a personal culture all our own!
May 19, 2021•11 min
Ep 53 - Try Praying This Way When Overwhelmed
Julian of Norwich came up with a simple and beautiful way to pray when the pain is too much and words fall short.
May 12, 2021•8 min
Ep 52 - Break Free from All or Nothing Thinking
There is a cognitive distortion known as All or Nothing Thinking that can wreak havoc on our emotional and mental health and well-being. Let's choose to think differently and enjoy life a little more!
May 05, 2021•14 min
Ep 51 - Primary Reasons for Frustration & Stress
All emotional stress and suffering are self-imposed, but what are the reasons why?
Apr 28, 2021•13 min
Ep 50 - Your Body Has A Ringmaster
Realizing what the ringmaster of your body is will have an unbelievable impact on your emotional and mental health and well being! So will listening to this podcast, so if you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!
Apr 21, 2021•11 min
Ep 49 - What Exactly Is An Emotion?
A key contributing factor to my clincial depression, anxiety and mood disorder was misdefining emotion. When we properly define we refine our understanding. So, let's discover what emotion really is in the first place. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!
Apr 14, 2021•14 min
Ep 48 - Doubt Doesn't Alienate You From the Divine
It's not doubt that can feed depression and anxiety, but a misunderstanding of it. Let's gain an understanding by noticing how Jesus responded to His disciples doubt. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!
Apr 07, 2021•12 min
Ep 47 - A Special Easter Episode!
Imagine all that Mary felt at the empty tomb. Craig shares one of his favorite tools to use when emotionally overwhelmed and confused. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!
Apr 04, 2021•8 min
Ep 46 - We Project What We Perceive
It's been said that we don't see things as they are, we see things as we are. In this episode, enjoy an old West African Folktale and a simple writing exercise to help understand and correct misperceptions. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!
Mar 31, 2021•12 min
Ep 45 - Choose to Remind Yourself of This Everyday!
When you remember this specific power that you have been given, you're journey towards emotional and mental health and well-being will flourish! If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!
Mar 24, 2021•11 min
Ep 44 - Is This Grief I'm Feeling?
If you ever have trouble finding a name to what you're feeling, ask yourself this question. It might just be grief disguised as something else. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!
Mar 17, 2021•11 min
Ep 43 - What Was I Thinking?!
Ever snap to in the middle of an emotional outburst, said stuff you shouldn't have said, did stuff you shouldn't have done and then thought, "What was I thinking?!" Here's another tool we can use on our journey of self-awareness and emotional well being. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!
Mar 10, 2021•11 min
Ep 42 - A Fundamental Lie That Disturbs Peace
Have you found yourself yearning for peace of mind lately? There is a fundamental lie that disturbs our peace and a beautiful truth to shut that lie down! If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!
Mar 03, 2021•14 min
Ep 41 - The 3 Motivations of Emotions
According to Dr. Steven Stosny, emotions have 3 motivations. Knowing them can be a helpful tool for emotion regulation and well-being. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!
Feb 24, 2021•14 min
Ep 40 - Depressed? Anxious?
Dealing with depression and anxiety? You have an incredible healing agent at your disposal. It's the most transformative thing you can do for your brain and it's FREE! While you're at it, make sure to subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!
Feb 17, 2021•16 min
Ep 39 - This Reconnects Us to Life
A way to reconnect to life when we feel emotionally overwhelmed and disconnected. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!
Feb 10, 2021•15 min
Ep 38 - Trust the Slow Work of God
A short, sweet meditation for any of us who could benefit in learning how to trust the slow work of God. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!
Feb 03, 2021•7 min
Ep 37 - Feeling Emotionally Vulnerable? Try this.
Emotionally vulnerable moments can be quite painful. Avoiding them will only increase the pain. Let's try this instead. Oh, and if you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!
Jan 27, 2021•11 min
Ep 36 - A Chief Source of Unhappiness
A chief source of unhappiness and the powerful remedy that you and I already have to overcome it! While you're listening to what it is, subscribe so you never miss a Wednesday episode!
Jan 20, 2021•13 min
Ep 35 - Exposing Self Hatred for What It Really Is
What is self hatred, really? What are some of the factors involved and how can we begin to break free from it?
Jan 13, 2021•11 min
Ep 34 - Let's Talk About You!
The naming of who you are will set the course of your life. Let's talk about you today. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!
Jan 06, 2021•14 min
Ep 33 - 4 Beautiful Words For the New Year
4 beautiful words to help us see each moment, no matter how challenging it may be, in a new and life giving way! If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!
Dec 30, 2020•11 min
Ep 32 - This Christmas Be Rebellious
A special Christmas episode.
Dec 23, 2020•7 min
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