Becoming Well Podcast

Becoming Well Podcast

Becoming Well helps anyone who wants to change—your relationships, your emotions, your faith in God. Join Dr. Deb Gorton and Dr. Mary Hendrickson for honest conversations, interviews, and personal stories from people just like you. Discover how the truth of God’s Word intersects with your mental health and well-being.

Episodes

May 11, 2022 42 mins

Our families are incredibly instrumental in our formation. Simultaneously, a lot of family dynamics can be very complex. Join Deb, Mary, and special guest, Brian Dahlen as they discuss a 5 year journey towards familial reconciliation and forgiveness.

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Any mom will tell you that there are unique triumphs and joys that come along with motherhood. Are there also certain struggles that come with the triumphs? Some struggles that unite moms and their mental health? Join us for today’s episode to hear more, and Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there!

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April 13, 2022 27 mins

The word “diagnosis” holds a lot of weight for many people. But how does one receive a diagnosis? Why are diagnoses controversial? Join Deb and Mary for a discussion that answers these questions.

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March 30, 2022 35 mins

The presence of women in leadership is a hot topic in political, religious, and social spheres all over the global West. But what about the mental health of those women? Join Deb and Mary for this brand new episode of Becoming Well where we dive deep into some of the mental health implications of being a woman in leadership. 

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March 16, 2022 37 mins

You love them, we love them, but WHO ARE THEY? In this episode of the Becoming Well podcast, we flip the script and allow Deb and Mary to provide wisdom from their own personal experiences. This episode is fun, vulnerable, and provides a closer look into our two hosts and their own lives!

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March 2, 2022 35 mins

Spiritual Warfare or Mental Illness? Or both? These are two complex, controversial topics in both Christian and secular spheres. There are so many questions surrounding these themes: How should  Christians view the reality of Spiritual Warfare in tandem with mental illness? Could “flaming darts of the evil one” also be called “intrusive thoughts?" What is the posture for a believer in putting on the whole arm...

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Today we are joined by Dr. Valencia Wiggins to talk about love in many forms -- the love in marriage, love in singleness, and how the love of God does not discriminate toward one or the other. We address topics like loneliness, freedom, and how relationships of all kinds can highlight the love of God and His kingdom. This episode is designed for everyone - no matter what your relationship status! 

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February 2, 2022 43 mins

In this episode of Becoming Well, we have two very special guests: Dr. Dwight Perry and Dr. Elizabeth Pierre. We discuss their book, “Even the Best of Us: Clergy Sexual Failure—The Church’s Hidden Sin” as well as dive deeper into the implications of sexual abuse on accountability and leadership within the body of Christ. Dr. Perry and Dr. Pierre discuss their writing process as well as the convictions that l...

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January 19, 2022 31 mins

Does the call to comfort one another make you feel uncomfortable? Unsteady? Does it fill you with questions about what to say? What not to say? How to BEST comfort the shaken? Join Dr. Mary Hendrickson and Dr. Deb Gorton as we dive into a discussion about TRUE comfort in relation to the Old Testament book of Job and its many players. 

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January 5, 2022 35 mins

Are YOU planning on making resolutions for 2022? Maybe getting in shape? Eating healthy? We often make resolutions for our physical health, but what about our mental health? Is making resolutions even healthy? Helpful? Sustainable? Join Dr. Mary Hendrickson and Dr. Deb Gorton for the first episode of SEASON THREE of Becoming Well where we discuss the psychological and emotional implications of resolutions for 2022 and beyond!

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August 9, 2021 57 mins

I need this done yesterday. You're expected to attend all family dinners and events. NOW NOW NOW!
How many of us have been caught up in the culture of now that we're living in? Where there's little room for error and even less room for self healing?

How do we even set aside and promote good healing habits in our lives and how do we support those looking for healing in their lives?

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July 19, 2021 44 mins

Abuse isn't just physical. It is well known that emotional and mental abuse is prevalent everywhere, from the workplace to our own homes. Yet, it can be so much more difficult to find healing and a path towards moving forward when those hurting us are our own family members. What do you say when your mother gaslights you? How do you heal after having an emotionally distant and uncaring father?

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July 5, 2021 44 mins

Let's talk about therapy. Who needs a therapist? What even IS therapy and why is it so beneficial for everyone? Therapy has been given so many purposes over the years, and today Deb and Mary are breaking down what therapy truly is, why it's so vitally important, and why YOU need therapy. Find us online at becomingwellpodcast.org or on Instagram and Facebook at Becoming Well Podcast

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June 14, 2021 47 mins

We're slowly climbing out of a year surrounded by worldwide chaos. A pandemic, riots, elections. After minimal human contact for so long, it can feel overwhelming to walk into a coffee shop and order a drink or even to have more than a zoom call with our families. Where is a balance to be found as we begin to return to a state of pre-pandemic normality? How can we take what we've learned in the past 14 months to establish a peacefu...

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May 31, 2021 42 mins

Would you say you feel comfortable saying no to your family members when they ask for something? Why is it that we have the hardest time holding boundaries with the ones who are closest to us? Today, Deb and Mary dive into the not only how to hold boundaries with family members as well as why it's so crucial and beneficial to both parties to do so.

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May 17, 2021 43 mins

After a long day of work, some peace at home sounds lovely. But then your sibling calls, your pet needs taking care of, some other driver almost hits you on the road. All of a sudden, your peace is shattered. But is that truly peace?

Today, join us as we explore what true peace means in a day to day atmosphere and how you can find true peace in your life. 

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May 3, 2021 43 mins

Have you listened today? Truly? Were you listening to hear? Or only listening to respond? Today, Deb and Mary are going to dive into how to relearn the lost art of listening and will help us understand how listening, similar to ogres, is like an onion: it has many many layers.

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April 19, 2021 44 mins

I don't like you, you're cancelled!

Cancel culture has invaded every aspect of our culture today reaching inot our homes and our minds. The fear of being cancelled can influence what we think and do as well sa how we treat others.

But is cancel cutlure as beneficial as some believe or could it be that cancelling someone can have more detrimental effects then we can imagine.

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April 5, 2021 38 mins

A shooting in Atlanta. A kidnapping in London. Nothing seems so be effective in preventing this type of hate from reoccuring. What is at the heart of a healthy response. Today we're focusing on the importance of a cultural message on our mental health and want to help you learn what actually is a message and why it's important to know what messages you impart.

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November 10, 2020 50 mins

Here we are. The election is over. For some people it was the hoped for outcome and for others, it wasn't. For some minds, the stress is over and for others the stress is just beginning. 

But how exactly do we prioritize our mental health when we evaluate our lives following a big election? What should our focus be in order that we can stay sane in the chaos that surrounds political happenings?

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