Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol

One of the greatest illustrations of God's desire for humanity is the birth of Jesus. Delight in the heartwarming story of God's gift to mankind in this special episode of Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol.

According to recent CDC statics, mental or emotional disorders among children affect one in five families. Whether ADHD, anxiety, depression, etc. these changes can affect every aspect of the individuals's own life and that of the whole family. Joining Dr. Carol is Matthew S. Stanford, PhD, author and CEO of the Hope and Healing Center & Institute (HHCI) in Houston, TX to discuss practical ways to navigating the challenges facing children and their families from both a scientific and biblical perspective. Resources Mentioned: Get the book Grace for the Children: Finding Hope in the Midst of Child and Adolescent Mental Illness Connect with Dr Stanford's resources on the Mental Health Gateway website, Facebook, or Twitter.

In a recent study by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), chronic pain is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care and has been linked to dependence on opioids, anxiety, depression, and/or reduced quality of life. Could there be a spiritual or mental link to determining the root of pain? In today's podcast, Linda Mintle, Ph.D. joins Dr. Carol to offer practical insight she's learned from her research findings as well as solutions to alleviating or managing chronic pain. Get the book Living Beyond Pain: A Holistic Approach to Manage Pain and Get Your Life Back Connect with Dr Mintle on her website, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook

Do you dread Christmas and the holiday season? Discover three ways you can overcome the holiday blues and find healing and wholeness in this special episode. Check out Advent Bible reading plans Join our online community Fully Alive Group

Being thankful when things aren't going well isn't easy. In today's special episode, Dr. Carol discusses how gratitude impacts us spiritually as well as her "top 3" things she is most grateful for.

Walking through the process of grief in a healthy way isn't easy. Incomplete recovery can lead to a trail of negative consequences in every area of life. In today's podcast, Dr. Carol provides practical steps to working through the crisis of faith grief often brings including: What to expect while grieving What is normal and abnormal grief How to deal with the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of grief How grief affects one's relationship with God Get your 30 day email devotional series forThe Christian's Journey Through Grief Get your copy of the book The Christian's Journey Through Grief

Are you struggling with stress and anxiety? According to a recent Harvard study, about 30% of people with anxiety disorders go through life untreated and nearly two-thirds of the estimated 40 million adults with anxiety disorders are women. If you desire to take charge of your emotional health then it's time for a change. Author and blogger, Rebekah Lyons joins Dr. Carol today to discuss how to overcome anxiety for the vibrant life you were meant to live through four profound rhythms: rest, restore, connect, and create. Find Rebekah Lyons' book on Amazon: Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose Take her free Stress and Anxiety Rhythms quiz here. Connect with Rebekah Lyons on her website, Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

How's your spiritual health? Is it a clean bill of health or not so much? Did you know that toxic spirituality not only destroys our relationships but it also hinders God from transforming our lives? In this week's episode, Dr. Carol unpacks what healthy spirituality looks like and what to do if you're in need of a major overhaul. To learn about the Fully Alive group, visit https://fullyalivegroup.com/

A recent Pew Research Center survey found that over 40% of all new marriages in the US are remarriages for one or both of the partners. Often, those marriage forms a blended family. Is it possible to build healthy family relationships in the era of his, hers and ours? In today's episode, Dr. Carol tackles this subject and offers biblical-based counsel, practical advice along with her own personal story.

Being the adult child of parents who didn't provide or lacked emotional spiritual or even financial wholeness isn't easy. It can become an emotional burden that can be difficult to navigate as an adult, with long-lasting repercussions. "Your parents know how to push your buttons because they installed them!" In today's episode, Dr. Carol unpacks strategies for dealing with difficult or "toxic" parenting situations from a Godly perspective. Resources Mentioned: Leave a confidential message for Dr. Carol with a question, comment, or topic you'd like addressed on an upcoming episode. Check out our Fully Alive Group online community.