Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol

If you've ever felt as though you have no one to talk with, you're not alone. Loneliness is an epidemic. According to a recent study, the average adult has no one with whom they can discuss important matters. The impact of having no one to talk with impacts more than your emotional state. Loneliness rivals smoking and obesity as a risk factor for illness, disability, and even early death. In today's episode find out what you can do about it and the keys to rebounding physically, emotionally and spiritually. Get your free electronic download: When You Can't Talk to Anyone along with some detailed steps you can take that will help.

Do you desire to improve your relationships, finances or another area in life? Change is never easy, but it can be accomplished. Katherine Lee joins Dr. Carol in today's broadcast to set the record straight on how to not only take the first step but accelerate the process for transformation. Filled with easy-to-apply changes, this podcast could be the catalyst to the lasting changes you desire. Kathrine Lee's Pure Hope Foundation - website, Facebook, Instagram Connect with Kathrine on Instagram, or Twitter. Join our online community the Fully Alive Group.

"What happens in your soul happens in your cells." Is there trauma in your life that has not been fully resolved? If you've experienced physical symptoms affecting your health, there may be a link spiritually and mentally. Listen as Susie Larson, author, speaker, and talk-show host discusses her personal story with Dr. Carol as well as the keys to being Fully Alive in every area of life. Resources mentioned: Connect with Susie Larson on her website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Listen to Susie Larson at noon Central each weekday on Faith Radio. Check out Susie Larson's latest book Fully Alive – Learning to Flourish in Mind, Body, and Spirit

Does God want us to suffer? Or is it the byproduct of actions we bring on ourselves through our sin and brokenness? In today's episode, Dr. Carol unpacks one of the most often asked questions by Christians. Drawing from Scripture and practical examples, she demystifies what suffering is and is not in this insightful podcast. Read the articles referenced by Dr. Carol: • How to Escape Unnecessary Suffering • How to Handle Suffering you Cannot Avoid Join our online community - The Fully Alive Group.

Since the landmark U.S. Supreme court Roe v. Wade decision, abortion is legal in all 50 states. However recent legislation on a state level has renewed the legal and Moral battle. In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Carol discusses Robin's story of abortion as a Christian and God's redeeming grace on her life and ministry. Rachel's Vineyard is a therapeutic support group in the United States and Canada for women seeking healing after abortion.

In today's episode, Dr. Carol is joined by New York Times best-selling author, Mo Isom to discuss how sex should and can be redeemed by the church for the betterment of God's people. Mo Isom has a number of resources yo'll want to check out: Connect with Mo Isom on her website, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. Find the new curriculum, Sex and Jesus; the Conversation Continued Find Mo's book, Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot

Have you ever had God do a 180 on you? On today's episode, Chad and Julie Canon join Dr. Carol to share their story that included the adoption of their daughter and how their lives were transformed–in a good and surprising way. To get in touch with Chad or Julie Cannon, send Dr. Carol a message and she'll be glad to connect you. Resources mentioned by Chad and Julie: Faithful Adoption Consultants The Soul of Shame, Curt Thompson

Do you desire to experience God's kind of life physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually? In today's special episode, Dr. Carol provides insight on how to do that as well as a new resource designed to help you live the way Jesus intended. If you'd like to find connection and encouragement from others who are also seeking to grow in these ways visit the Fully Alive Group.

If you've experienced a loss, there is a pathway to healing and hope. In today's podcast, Dr. Carol unpacks everything you need to know to work through the crises of faith and emotional hurt drawing from the scriptures and her own personal journey. Find The Christian's Journey Through Grief on Amazon, or wherever Christian books are sold. Begin your 30-day email devotional series by texting GRIEVE to 44222, or clicking here.

The apostle Paul declared Christians do not grieve in the same way as those who do not have hope (1 Thess. 4:13). But that doesn't mean we don't or shouldn't grieve. Dr. Carol is joined today by Drs. Sam and Brenda Chand as they discuss what exactly is a Christian's grieving process, how to embrace God's comfort and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: Get your copy or The Christian's Journey Through Grief Get your 30 day email devotional series Journey Through Grief