Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol

What would you do if you became pregnant unexpectedly? While some women know what they want from the outset, others can find the decision-making process difficult.  In today's podcast, Deborah McGregor, president of CareNet Pregnancy Center, shares what makes the difference for a woman facing a crisis pregnancy.  Deborah McGregor, President and CEO of CareNet Pregnancy Center of Central Texas You can leave me a confidential message on our Contact page

Have you been hurt? If you've ever suffered harm, the process of moving past that is difficult–but not impossible.  Licensed psychologist and author, Dr. Barbara Lowe, joins the podcast to discuss her own story as well as the process of finding wholeness and joy through pain.  Get Dr. Barbara Lowe's free download 10 Tools to Transform Rejection into Confidence Connect with Dr. Barbara on her website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Join me in our online course Navigating Midlife

Midlife happens. If you're in that season, it can be demanding and stressful physically, mentally, and even spiritually.  In today's episode, Dr. Carol shares seven things you can do immediately to impact your wellness in every facet of life that can transform your midlife journey. Check out the phytonutrient supplement I take: JuicePlus+ Join me in our Navigating Midlife online course especially for women. 

What impact do you want to leave on your children? In today's culture, parenting has become increasingly difficult with so many voice's vying for their attention.  If that concerns you in light of what's happening in culture then you don't want to miss today's episode. Janel Breitenstein, author and minister joins the podcast to discuss how to pursue and win the most important part of your children–their hearts.  Connect with Janel Breitenstein on her website, on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Find her book Permanent Markers: Spiritual Life Skills to Write on Your Kids' Hearts       Find out more about our resource especially for women: Navigating Midlife

Menopause happens to 100% of women. But does that mean your sex life is over?  In today's podcast, Dr. Lisa Savage, OB-Gyn physician and menopause specialist, discusses things that every menopausal woman wanted to know about sex and menopause but were afraid to ask.  If you're a woman being impacted by menopause, check out the online clinic and resources at Gennev. Check out our new online course Navigating Midlife especially for women, and discover how this can be the BEST season of your life. If you could use some help in dealing with your sexual story, to find healing, growth, and wholeness, check out our online Sexpectations course.  

What do you want, really? The question of desire informs almost every facet of our life–including our soul. Underneath all our longings is the desire to be known―and it manifests itself in our deep need to make things of beauty, revealing who we are to others.  Dr. Curt Thompson, author, board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of Being Known unpacks how connecting with our deepest desires opens the door to the deepest heart transformation. You won't want to miss this.  Connect with Dr Curt Thompson on his website, and specifically the beautiful Reflections. You can also find him on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.  Check out his Being Known podcast Find his latest book The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community    Check out our new online course Navigating Midlife especially for women, and discover how this can be the BEST season of your life

How are you growing spiritually? For many of us, feelings of being stagnate in our Christian life makes things unclear. It's easy to feel stuck, and to either give up or wear yourself out "trying harder". What's wrong? What next step do I need to take? Co-Author of Journey of the Soul, Kristi Gaultiere join Dr. Carol and will help you identify your current stage of faith and the next steps to take based on your unique needs and struggles. Connect with Bill and Kristi Gaultiere on their website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Check out their Soul Talks podcast  Find their book Journey of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual Growth    Check out our new online course Navigating Midlife especially for women, and discover how this can be the BEST season of your life

When you reach the milestone of midlife, especially for women, everything changes including your body, mind, emotions, family, sex life, future, even your relationship with God. But midlife can also be the best season of your life. In this BONUS episode you'll hear from some of Dr. Carol's friends discuss their midlife/menopause challenges. And also about an exciting new resource that will help you navigate your midlife journey effectively. Resources highlighted in this episode: Get tips on stopping smoking. Join me in the Navigating Midlife online course, where you will find an honest look at menopause, aging, and how to live Fully Alive. 

We're told that freedom and opportunity are our ticket to the good life. And that limitless possibilities await anyone with vision and willingness to hustle. However, for many, instead the result leaves you depleted and dissatisfied with life, faith and even God.    Ashley Hales, author and speaker joins the podcast to discuss why God desires for us to have limits and that the notion of "more" is not necessarily His best. You don't want to miss this!   Connect with Ashley Hales on her website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram  Find Ashley's book: A Spacious Life: Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits     Additional resources:  Join my FREE webinar: Satisfaction for a Woman's Body, Mind, and Soul Request your FREE info: Keys to Taking Charge of Your Hormones

Do you feel like you don't have anything to offer your grandchildren besides do's and don'ts?   Teens today are inundated  with information, yet starving for wisdom. You have a place in their lives that they can draw from. Your gray hair, wisdom, and involvement in their lives help counter the negative influence in much of today's teen culture.   Mark Gregston joins the podcast to discuss how you can better connect and engage with your grandchildren in a way that's authentic and easy to do. Connect with Mark Gregston on his website, Facebook, or Instagram Listen to Parenting Today's Teens Radio Show/Podcast Find Mark's book Grandparenting Teens: Leaving a Legacy of Hope  Join us for Change(d) 2021: A Woman Fully Alive Leave me a confidential message here