Episode 288: A Mentally Healthy View of Married Sex with Chris Legg
Chris Legg, LPC, married since 1993, is the owner and lead therapist for Alethia Family Counseling, a twenty-five-year marriage and family counselor, frequent speaker, and lead pastor at South Spring Baptist Church. He is passionate about teaching people the truth, how to live in freedom, and building identity in Christ.
This episode covers his book Sex and Marriage: Unlocking and Restoring the Power of Sex Through Biblical and Psychological Insight, which he co-wrote with his son Mark.
Key Topics:
- Why Chris decided to write a marriage book with his son
- Reasons a healthy marriage can improve mental health
- What men really want from their wives—and it may not be what you’re told
- What to do about mismatched sexual desire in a marriage
- How to avoid getting your marriage identity wrapped up in your sexuality
- How Christian culture created suspicion between men and women over their views of sex
- Understanding your partner’s point of view and their sexual desire
- The danger of transactional sexual relationships
You can grab Chris’ book on Amazon, at this link here: https://a.co/d/3vooxGl
Learn more about Chris or work with his team of therapists at https://www.alethiacounseling.com/
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Episode 287: How to Avoid Parenting Burnout with Leanne Page
Leanne Page is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, mom of two, parent coach, and author. Her new book, The Calm & Connected Journal, is a tool for busy moms to infuse their days with more self-compassion and psychological flexibility.
Key Topics:
- Leanne’s background as a behavior analyst
- How to handle behavior issues with a new perspective
- How your stress as a parent impacts your kids’ stress
- How to sense when your stress is ramping up
- Using a choice board to learn what your body needs for regulation
- Avoiding meltdowns when you’re rushing to get out of the house
- Dinnertime disasters and how to manage them
- Parental burnout: how to know when you’re there
- Choosing to intentionally connect with the Calm and Connected Journal
More info on Leanne: https://www.parentingwithaba.org/about-parenting-with-aba/
Leanne’s Website:https://www.parentingwithaba.org/
Leanne’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithaba/
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Episode 286: Take a Risk on Rest with Eryn Lynum
Eryn Lynum is a certified Master Naturalist, educator, and national speaker. Eryn hosts the popular podcast for kids, Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible. She is author of Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living, and 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting. She lives in Northern Colorado with her husband, Grayson, and their four children whom they homeschool.
Key Topics: - Eryn’s story of suffering from Addison’s disease at 14
- What a hummingbird teaches us about rest
- The pattern of rest as reflected in Scripture
- How we adopt a mentality of rest and delight
- The way Jesus models rest for us in the gospels
- The protective nature of rest
- How to prepare for rest, daily and weekly
- The structure of her new Bible study, The Nature of Rest
Listen to Eryn’s incredible family-friendly podcast, Nat Theo, wherever you find podcasts. Learn more about her work and grab her new study at erynlynum.com.
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Episode 285: Innovations in Pelvic Floor Therapy with Gloria Kolb
Gloria Kolb is the CEO and co-founder of Elitone, the first non-invasive, FDA-cleared, wearable treatment for women with urinary incontinence. Elitone's accolades include winning Best New Product by My Face My Body, Sling Shot 2020, finalist in Women Startup Challenge, and many startup pitch competitions.
As an inventor with 30+ patents, Gloria has been featured in Forbes as a Top Scientist Driving Innovation in Women's Health. Her creative designs and problem-solving abilities have earned her recognition, such as Boston’s “40 Under 40” and MIT Review’s “World’s Top Innovators under 35.”
Key Topics:
- Gloria’s background as a scientist and how she came to understand the importance of pelvic floor health for women
- How Elitone works to improve pelvic floor health
- The importance of pelvic floor health
- How Elitone is different from other devices and therapies
- The preventative capabilities of Elitone
- How to know if you need pelvic floor support
Learn more about Elitone and find out if it’s right for you at Elitone.com.
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Episode 284: The Surprising Connection Between Trauma and TMJ with Dr. Sharon Dickerson
Dr. Sharon Dickerson is a trauma-informed biological dentist with over 35 years of experience, dedicated to transforming not only her patients' dental health but also their overall sense of well-being. Her journey into holistic care was born from a personal health crisis early in her career, when mercury toxicity from her profession led her to reimagine how dentistry could truly serve and heal.
With a focus on TMJ/TMD treatment, mercury removal, and biocompatible care, Dr. Dickerson blends cutting-edge technology with a heartfelt commitment to personalized, patient-centered care. Whether restoring balance to a bite or addressing deeper systemic health issues, she takes joy in partnering with her patients to help them feel seen, valued, and supported.
Key Topics:
- How trauma and your nervous system connect to clenching your jaw and grinding teeth
- How a trauma-informed approach to dentistry can bring healing to the body through TMJ support
- Symptoms related to TMJ and the impact of trauma
- Jaw development changes over time and the resulting challenges
- Mercury toxicity and what to do about it
- Dangers of root canals and the long-term impact
- The importance of including the whole body in with dentistry
- How the oral microbiome impacts the gut microbiome
- The great fluoride debate
Learn more at sharondickersondds.com
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Sparking Wholeness is not your typical health show. Erin Kerry is not your typical health coach. As a survivor of bipolar disorder, she has learned firsthand what it is like to deal with and manage a chronic illness.
This show brings together health experts from various fields in order to discuss popular wellness topics and offer hope and support for mental health issues. Whether it's addressing trauma, healing the gut microbiome, biohacking genes, addressing body image concerns, or exploring the struggles of motherhood and parenting, every episode is designed to spark wholeness.
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