Heal Depression with God

Teaser: Have you ever felt distraught, going through cancer or depression?  Do you ever feel stuck in despair from past trauma, not sure how to get out? Maybe you know a friend or relative who is battling cancer or has lost loved ones. You might try immersing yourself in burbling sounds of water to help you heal, which can cleanse, calm and cascade with joy. Come in and listen to 26-Distraught? Three Ways Water Therapy Restores our...

Do you ever felt stressed, when your to do-list is longer than the hours in the day? Do you feel work drags? Do you rush to get your teenagers to their next game or outing? Are you constantly running here and there, as stress tenses your neck? You may need a break and stroll in nature to calm your heart. Hearing the birds sing, breathing fresh air, smelling the honeysuckle in the forest, and feeling the rough and bumpy bark of the ...

Have you ever felt isolated in depression, feeling no one cared? You are not alone.  You may hide your suffering, not wanting to be a burden. It can be scary to share your sadness. But opening up to others can also bring healing. Once hiding her despondency, Allyssya Gossett took a risk to be vulnerable, sharing her deepest secrets. What she discovered is a beautiful gift of connection. Join us for a poignant and touching episode, ...

Once believing she was broken, Allyssya struggled with depression for decades, plummeting into despair which crippled her ability to function. Through therapy and self-acceptance, taking one step at a time towards healing, she now encourages others in their healing journey. Listen to her interview on today’s episode! 23-From Despondent Depression to Confident Coach with Allyssa Gossett, part 1.

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Have you ever failed miserably, feeling devastated like you were a full-blown failure? I can relate. When I ruined twenty loaves of banana bread while working at a bakery, I felt like scum, hanging my head in shame. Yet in that despair, God calmed me through the kindness of my daughter. If you want to discover how God can redeem places of failure and restore self-esteem, check out this week’s episode 22-Banana Bread Disaster, Five ...

Have you ever felt worthless, not believing your life matters? Have you ever believed those lies of not good enough or failure, when you blow it? Does trauma from the past still plague you, years or decades later? You are not alone. If you are looking for answers and fresh mindset to boost your self-esteem with God’s perspective of you, check out this week’s episode 21-Feeling Worthless? Five Resurrection Truths to Redeem Your Self...

Have you ever felt betrayed or rejected by people you thought were friends? Jesus did, too. He invested three years of time into His disciples’ lives, teaching them, encouraging them, showing them God and His power, healing the sick. But in His greatest agony, His disciples bailed.  Judas betrayed Him, disciples scattered, Peter denied Him. All but John abandoned Him, when He hung on the cross. He felt alone and isolated. How can w...

Have you ever wished that you could soar like an eagle, rising above all the worries and concerns of life? Perhaps you have watched adorable YouTube videos of eagles and eaglets in their California nest, which have inspired this podcast. The eagle has inspired generations of people all over the world. Scribed in the Old Testament and New Testament in the Bible, eagles are connected to God’s care, concern and strength. Eagles inspir...

Welcome to Heal Depression with God. We’re glad you’re here! In the last episode, 17, Angela Shannon shared her story of suicidal to beloved daughter, and her encounter with Jesus, who healed her mind and heart. Go back to episode 17 to hear her story. In this episode, Angela provides encouragement for seeing a counselor and natural ways to heal depression. Come listen to today’s episode, Feeling Depressed? 18-Three Natural Ways to...

Have you ever blamed yourself for your parents’ fighting, when you were a child? In Angela Shannon’s family, her parents always argued, yelling at each other. When arguments between her parents ended the marriage, Angela agonized, blaming and shaming herself. She thought she had caused the breakup. She plummeted into depression, wanting to take her life. God had other plans, though, rescuing her from darkness. Come listen to her st...

Birds chirp, squawk, honk, quack, twitter and sing melodically, sometimes creating quite a racket in the morning or before the sun sets. Did you know listening to birdsong can improve your mental health? Songs of birds benefit us in many ways, and can help us heal. We will explore three in today's episode, 16-Three Surprising Ways Melodic Birdsong Stimulates Natural Healing.

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Do you wish you could heal naturally, and could restore your health, all within a supportive community? As someone who has struggled with depression, I often felt isolated and alone, trying to figure out how to climb out of the pit and into the sunshine, without using mood-numbing prescription drugs. Did you know there are natural solutions that promote healing, and with focus, can be implemented to boost holistic wellness? Come on...

Have you ever dreaded an upcoming medical procedure or faced a traumatic situation, where fear paralyzed you? You are not alone. Anxiety pounded my heart, as I prepped to have my first chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. Restless and unable to sleep, I trekked out in the middle of the night before the procedure to the lake near my house. The wind whipped over the hills, white caps churning, like the fear churning my soul. I c...

Have you ever felt anxiety or shame from childhood trauma? Or feared God like He was a judge who would strike you down if you messed up? After the abuse occurred with a neighbor when I was five, I felt ashamed, as I reverted to wetting my bed. I became withdrawn. I trembled, always anxious when thunder rumbled, and storms blew through the town where I lived. I wished my parents would have comforted me. God seemed distant. It’s take...

Have you ever felt so depressed and hopeless that you wanted to take your life? Several times in my life, I heard those taunting voices, saying "No one would care if you were gone. Just drive off a cliff and end it all." I almost responded. But Almighty God was fighting for me, and He fights for you, too. You are valuable and wanted. In today’s episode, we will dive into how we can overcome with God’s help. Come in and listen to Pa...

Have you ever experienced devastating loss? The fires burning in Los Angeles show how quickly life as we know it can vanish in minutes. The fires have burned whole neighborhoods, destorying lives and felling an estimated 12,000 buildings across 37,000 acres, according to NBC news on Jan. 11. Amid it all, neighbors are reaching out to help, opening hotels and homes to evacuees, consoling and providing food and help. In our times of ...

Have you ever gazed at a star-studded sky or topped a mountain to view a stunning magenta sunset? God's creation amazes, inspiring awe and wonder in our hearts. God is Wonderful. Meditating on God’s names can shift our perspective, lift our spirits, and calm the chaos. In today’s episode, we’re soaring high into the heavenlies for part 1 of Proclaim His Name Series in Isaiah 9:6, which can revitalize mental health in the new year. ...

9-Are you stressed out?  We hustle and bustle at Christmas, wrapping gifts, preparing a feast, baking cookies, gathering with family. Maybe you will attend a Christmas Eve service. Remember to pause and focus on the most important gift, Jesus our King. In today’s episode, we will celebrate the baby born to be our Savior, singing and delving into three famous Christmas Carols. Welcome to Episode 9, Proclaim the Savior with these Thr...