The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina Griffin

Norm Wielsch was a police officer for more than 26 years, developing severe PTSD and eventually becoming addicted to opioids. With a lifetime of trauma in his wake, he didn’t realize that true healing was possible until he read the Word of God and embraced the saving grace of Christ. Today, Norm is a chaplain and addiction counselor. He’s also the author of two books centered on Biblically-based trauma healing. Norm explains the toxic and sometimes damaging effects of working in violent jobs like law enforcement, and how it affected him and his personal life. He also talks about the Biblical way to deal with personal pain, and why forgiveness is a big factor in all of it.TAKEAWAYSSin separates us from God and keeps us from healing completely from past traumaCops are often dissuaded from showing any type of perceived weakness or emotion, which can cause major traumaNorm says his difficulty in dealing with the emotional pain of being a cop led to his breakdownYou’ll never completely forget trauma, but you can get to a point where it no longer controls your life🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODEDonate to Counter Culture Ministries: https://bit.ly/3RG5kGJChrist Centered Healing of Trauma book: https://amzn.to/3SgDmnN🔗 CONNECT WITH NORM WIELSCHWebsite: www.Christ-CenteredHealing.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristCenteredHealing/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christ_centered_heal/X: https://x.com/christ_traumaYouTube: https://bit.ly/3Si5wi4📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BYMasterPeace (get discounts with code TINA): https://bit.ly/CounterCultureMomMedi-Share: https://www.medishare.com/tina-griffinRedemption Shield (get 10% off with code TINA): https://bit.ly/4ijBXXX  WAVwatch (get 15% off with code TINA): https://wavwatch.com/tina🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOMhttps://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWShttps://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDEhttp://bit.ly/landingpageCCM💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION2023 Recap & 2024 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCM23ImpactReportMake a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

Have you ever hesitated to take a vaccine at the doctor’s office, knowing deep down that it might not be good for you? Kaley Blanchard had slight hesitation in taking the Gardasil vaccine when she was 24, but her nurse insisted she “check off the box.” However, in less than an hour after taking the shot, her heartbeat rose to 183 bpm, prompting her to call 911. Since then, Kaley has dealt with the fallout of being vaccine-injured, and shares about how she’s healing her body from the ramifications of the damaging injection. She has embraced homeopathic medicine, whole foods, and gut healing in her quest to return her body to its full strength, and she encourages people to do their research about the Gardasil vaccine, which is often pushed on young girls.TAKEAWAYSSome doctors, though not all, can receive kickbacks from pushing patients into receiving certain shotsHealing starts in the gutKaley developed seizures and POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) after taking the Gardasil vaccineDon’t be afraid to advocate for yourself when you go to the doctor🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODEDonate to Counter Culture Ministries: https://bit.ly/3RG5kGJAutism and Vaccines video: https://bit.ly/4ji1tOtCHD’s story “One Shot Destroyed My Life”: https://bit.ly/4jdtTcyGardasil Syndrome article: https://gardasilsyndrome.com/Texas Governor’s HPV Order: https://bit.ly/3GDyir0🔗 CONNECT WITH KALEY BLANCHARDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaley.blanchardd/📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BYMedi-Share: https://www.medishare.com/tina-griffinRogersHood (use code TINA for 10% off): https://www.rogershood.com/?coupon=tinaWAVwatch (get 15% off with code TINA): https://wavwatch.com/tinaTiny Revival (get 10% off with code TINA): https://tinyrevival.com/TINA  🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOMhttps://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWShttps://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDEhttp://bit.ly/landingpageCCM💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION2023 Recap & 2024 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCM23ImpactReportMake a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

Fifty years ago, through Operation Babylift, LeAnn Thieman was asked to help escort 300 orphaned babies caught in the crossfire of the Vietnam War into the arms of loving families in the United States. This remarkable endeavor changed her life and inspired a later prolific career of writing bestselling books for the Chicken Soup series, as well as a successful speaking career. LeAnn is a wife, mom, nurse, and New York Times bestselling author and shares about the importance of listening to God’s divine guidance in our lives. She describes what it was like to answer the Lord’s calling and take a leap of faith that resulted in the rescue of hundreds of sweet babies who were orphans. She also discusses the importance of forgiveness and faith, and how these two concepts are inextricably tied together.TAKEAWAYSRefusing to forgive can take a physical toll on the body and keep us in bondageWe have to care for our minds, bodies, and soulsTake time to be still and listen to God’s voice speaking into your lifeLeAnn has co-authored 14 Chicken Soup titles🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODECCM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counterculturemom/CCM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CounterCultureMomChicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul book: https://amzn.to/48ILzbVColorado Gives Foundation: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/BridgingHopeFarmer Bill’s Provisions (get 10% off with code TINA10): https://bit.ly/455VI0I🔗 CONNECT WITH LEANN THIEMANWebsite: https://www.selfcareforhealthcare.com/leann-thieman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfcareforhealthcare/?ref=ts#X: https://x.com/LeAnnThiemanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThiemanL📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BYRapid Radios (get 10% off with code TINA): https://rapidradios.com/discount/TINAWAVwatch (get 15% off with code TINA): https://wavwatch.com/tinaMasterPeace (get discounts with code TINA): https://bit.ly/CounterCultureMomMedi-Share: https://www.medishare.com/tina-griffin🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOMhttps://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWShttps://theccmshow.lightcast.com/📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDEhttp://bit.ly/landingpageCCM💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION2024 Recap & 2025 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCM23ImpactReportMake a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

After losing her leg to bone cancer, Glenda Standeven was shocked and hurt when she was laughed at for her appearance by two young kids during a hospital visit. After enduring the grueling loss of her leg, her first foray back into the public sphere was marked by mockery and embarrassment - but it also marked the beginning of her journey as an encourager and a motivational speaker. Today, Glenda is a certified reflexologist, author, and speaker. She is a four-time contributor to the popular Chicken Soup books, and shares some of the profound insights and lessons she has gleaned from surviving cancer and connecting with others through her story. “Your experiences in life, no matter how varied or difficult, will lead you to something that God has planned for you,” she says.TAKEAWAYSIt’s critical that we teach our kids that it’s okay to ask questions or to be curious about a disability - but it’s never ok to mock someoneMany people give up when adversity strikesIt’s okay to ask for help and to graciously accept it when people respondGlenda’s memoir tells her story: I Am Choosing to Smile - The Inspirational Life Story of a Bone Cancer Survivor🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODEDownload the CCM App: https://bit.ly/4oKxTUxGlenda’s books: https://glendastandeven.com/books/🔗 CONNECT WITH GLENDA STANDEVENWebsite: https://glendastandeven.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/507785742667126📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BYTiny Revival (get 10% off with code TINA): https://tinyrevival.com/TINAMasterPeace (get discounts with code TINA): https://bit.ly/CounterCultureMomMedi-Share: https://www.medishare.com/tina-griffinWAVwatch (get 15% off with code TINA): https://wavwatch.com/tina🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOMhttps://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWShttps://theccmshow.lightcast.com/📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDEhttp://bit.ly/landingpageCCM💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION2024 Recap & 2025 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCM23ImpactReportMake a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

Nothing compares to the love and loyalty of one of God’s creations, and when it comes to horse and dog therapy, Jane Marie Allen Farmer has seen this truth firsthand. As a longtime volunteer therapy dog and horse handler, she has served her community by connecting kids, trauma survivors, and natural disaster victims with the love and joy of a gentle, comforting animal. Jane talks about her special dog, Truman Blue, who has helped kids and adults through the aftermath of floods, tornadoes or other natural disasters or the difficult moments of facing a deadly illness. This world-changer discusses the markers a canine needs in order to be a therapy dog, and breaks down the science of why animals are so effective at bringing peace and relief to those who are suffering. The love of these animals triggers a flood of oxytocin in the brain and gives everyone, young or old, a rush of joy.TAKEAWAYSCheck out Jane’s story in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Volunteering & Giving Back: 101 Inspiring Stories of Purpose and PassionKids with disabilities benefit from therapy horseback riding in a variety of ways such as: raising  oxytocin, building self-confidence, etc.To be a therapy dog, canines need to be friendly and non-possessive, with a history of being calmTherapy dogs can visit disaster sites, nursing homes, schools, hospitals, businesses, and more🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODEDonate to Counter Culture Ministries: https://bit.ly/44an6eaTherapy Dog video: https://bit.ly/3XquYol🔗 CONNECT WITH JANE MARIE ALLEN FARMERWebsite: https://trumanbluemysteries.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trumanbluemysteries/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trumanbluemysteries/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trumanblue🔗 CONNECT WITH HOPE UNBRIDLED EQUESTRIANWebsite: https://hopeunbridledequestrian.org/📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BYMedi-Share: https://www.medishare.com/tina-griffinRestore Patch: https://bit.ly/CCMpatchWAVwatch (get 15% off with code TINA): https://wavwatch.com/tinaCapstone Legacy Foundation: https://capstonelegacy.org/🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOMhttps://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWShttps://theccmshow.lightcast.com/📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDEhttp://bit.ly/landingpageCCM💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION2024 Recap & 2025 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCM23ImpactReportMake a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/