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We're trying something different this week: a full post-show breakdown of every episode in the latest season of Black Mirror! Ari Romero is joined by Tudum's Black Mirror expert, Keisha Hatchett, to give you all the nuance, the insider commentary, and the details you might have missed in this incredible new season. Plus commentary from creator & showrunner Charlie Brooker! SPOILER ALERT: We're talking about the new season in detail and revealing key plot points. If you haven't watched yet, and you don't want to know what happens, turn back now! You can watch all seven seasons of Black Mirror now in your personalized virtual theater . Follow Netflix Podcasts and read more about Black Mirror on Tudum.com .…

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In this episode, we discuss the chapter There It Is Again. This is part of a study inspired by Reset - Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta. We take concepts from the book each week and apply them to brain health.

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Episode Description In this episode, we discuss the chapter Toxic Optimism. This is part of a study inspired by Reset - Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta. We take concepts from the book each week and apply them to brain health. Connect 🌐 Episode page ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 📝 Connect on Substack 📷 Connect on Instagram 🙏 Leave a Review If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review to help others discover the show :) 🟣 Apple Podcasts 🟢 Spotify EPISODE INFO # 060 Enjoy Overflow content? Leave a tip here…

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Episode Description In this episode, we discuss the chapter Like a Child. This is part of a study inspired by Reset - Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta. We take concepts from the book each week and apply them to brain health. Connect ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 📷 Connect on Instagram 🙏 Leave a Review If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overflow-with-craig-booker/id1707602354…

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Episode Description In this episode, we discuss the chapter We Go Way Back. This is part of a study inspired by Reset - Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta. We take concepts from the book each week and apply them to brain health. Connect ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 📷 Connect on Instagram 🙏 Leave a Review If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overflow-with-craig-booker/id1707602354…

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Episode Description In this episode, we discuss the chapter Choosing a Side. This is part of a study inspired by Reset - Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta. We take concepts from the book each week and apply them to brain health. Connect ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 📷 Connect on Instagram Leave A Review If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overflow-with-craig-booker/id1707602354…

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Episode Description In this episode, we discuss the chapter Call Out the Lies. This is part of a study inspired by Reset - Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta. We take concepts from the book each week and apply them to brain health. Connect ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 📷 Connect on Instagram Leave A Review If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overflow-with-craig-booker/id1707602354…

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There It Is Again 4:07

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Episode Description In this episode, we discuss the chapter There It Is Again. This is part of a study inspired by Reset - Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta. We take concepts from the book each week and apply them to brain health. Connect ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 📷 Connect on Instagram Leave A Review If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overflow-with-craig-booker/id1707602354…

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A Brief Recap In our last episode, you might recall that when we become hopeless and disconnected from our emotional state, the two halves of the brain begin to separate. This dis-pairing process is called emotional detachment . When the two sides of our brain are detached, it makes dealing with the constant flow of emotions difficult. When kids or adults feel seen, it helps the two parts of the brain come back together. There are tools that can be used to aid the pairing process. First Pairing Tool - Show Up If you don’t get anything else, pay attention to this chapter. Showing up is the foundation for all of the other pairing tools. Why? “…presence influences healing more than anything.” “In moments of despair, the people we love need our “outside the door” kind of presence. That kind of presence creates safety like nothing else can. It may seem small, but when we show up, the brain responds in predictable ways.” “Remember the parent-child attachment we discussed earlier? Showing up isn’t the goal of parenting; secure attachment is the goal. But showing up is the beginning step to accomplish that goal.” 5 Ways to Show Up 1. Show Up Before They Ask You To As kids grow into teenagers, it can often give parents the idea that their child doesn’t need them anymore. This starts when a child is suddenly embarrassed to have their parent around, and it can feel as though they are pushing you away. It is easy for parents to get offended or hurt and assume their child doesn’t need them. While it can certainly feel this way, kids often need parents more as they grow into their teen years. It is critical that parents initiate regular, quality time with their teens. 2. Show Up for What Matters to Them If you do not know what matters to your child, it is time to put on your detective hat. What matters to a teen may not be the most enjoyable activity for their parent. Regardless, it is important to make this process about them. Go with them to their sporting activities, dance, ballet, plays, etc. Take them to see their favorite musician or band in concert. If they’re into superheroes, go to the opening of their favorite character. Play video games with them. This is a time when you show up with no agenda of your own. Simply enjoy time with them. 3. Show Up When It’s Inconvenient In many moments, it is easy to feel like you are not needed or wanted as a parent. In their time of crisis, real or imaginary, show up. As parents, we have been showing up their whole lives until this point. This season may look a little different, but it is just as important as when they were little. As kids mature, this might look like staying up late with them or picking them up from a party where they felt uncomfortable or unsafe. It’s important as parents that we show up, especially when it’s inconvenient. 4. Show Up Often Find ways to be predictably available . Here are a few ideas: • Create a “conversation place” in your home. A place that is just for conversations. No phones, no screens, just people. • Be intentional about creating moments. Be available during drive times, evenings, and bedtimes. • If there is a time when you start to realize your kids are most likely to talk or open up, clear that time in your schedule. •Text them occasionally to let them know you are thinking about them or praying for them. (Not to the extent you’re stalking, of course.) The act of showing up often in predictable ways that are not...…

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The Brain Is made up of two hemispheres and two essential functions. Left Brain Right Brain Right Brain Responsible for emotional processing. This is where the amygdala processes fear and other emotions that activate 'fight, flight, or freeze' during stressful or dangerous situations. It's also the part of the brain affected by parent-child attachment (more on that later). Left Brain Responsible for logical processing. The left side of the brain is responsible for logical processing. This is the part of the brain where one's ability to plan and organize takes place. When our brains are calm, the left brain is able to be its logical self. When we’re upset, the emotional right brain takes over, and we react based on our emotions. This is true for anyone who has experienced trauma or has an insecure parent-child attachment. With a healthy brain, the processing goes back and forth between the emotional right brain and the logical left brain. We were designed by God with a lot of emotions. We’re created with the ability to pass them over to cognitive processing. “our emotions are real, but we have the ability to consider them logically and determine whether or not what we feel is actually true.” Example if I hear a loud bang followed by the sound of shattering glass, l'm instinctively going to be startled. My heart rate will rise because my fight, flight, or freeze response has been triggered on the right side of my brain. But let's say I stop and look around. I am investigating (logical) and discover that a picture has fallen off the wall. Immediately, I take a deep breath, and my stress begins to subside. Healthy functioning means we're able to deal with our emotions properly. The problem is when we can't logically process our emotions, something else takes place. That something is despair. What Is Despair? The Bible, a text full of descriptions of authentic and raw emotions, references the word "despair" frequently. (We counted 28 instances.) Their insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. If only one person would show some pity; if only one would turn and comfort me (Psalms 69:20 NLT). Despair is what someone feels when they become hopeless and disconnected from their emotional state. Psychologist Mark Goulston describes despair as a 'dis-pairing, where two halves of the brain begin to separate.' This process is also called emotional detachment. Experiencing stress causes cortisol —a stress hormone-to flood the brain. A constant drip of cortisol causes this detachment or dis-pairing. Understanding this matters because we need our logical processing to be able to navigate our emotions. When the two sides are detached, we can't navigate the constant flow of emotional signals. This detachment explains why those in despair often feel numb. Some describe it like they're experiencing their life outside of themself because it's so difficult for them to identify how they really feel. They can become dissociated from their emotions. The risk of this detachment happening increases when something traumatic happens. Trauma, as well as stresses of life, can cause the amygdala (the part of the brain where fight, flight, or freeze response is located) to become overactivated. This results in all of the emotions building up on the right side of the brain. All the blood flow starts to head that way. The brain essentially goes back to survival mode, and logical processing tends to break...…

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Old Tools 13:10

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Will opens with a story about one of his top students, Tyler. Tyler was a seventeen-year-old student who he described as funny, respectful, and smart. It appeared as if Tyler had it all together. On the inside, Tyler was struggling with despair. “He shared with me the struggle he had to get out of bed some mornings. Despite loving the program and the other students, Tyler had moments of self-doubt. In his worst moments, he even had thoughts of ending his life.” “How does a kid who seemingly has it all together get so down? mean, he has so much going for him, right? He comes from a good family. Check. He wasn't bullied as a kid. Check. He didn't have any significant trauma from abuse. Check. So, what was happening?” Will was seeing similar things in many of his students. Students seemed to be increasingly disengaged or detached in recent years. Parents and students approached Will with concerns they had for others. "They just don't seem like themselves anymore." "They're always down!" "She is saying some things that are really concerning me." “...more and more students were feeling paralyzed and anxious when facing resistance or obstacles in life. Students were losing their resilience and their motivation.” Many of Will’s students were self-diagnosing as being depressed, while others were describing panic attacks or anxiety. Even worse, others were describing their past attempts at suicide while others detailed their future plans. As Will did more investigation, he found that this was happening nationwide. Statistics Since 2007 ... • Suicide rates have increased by 76 percent for ages 15 to 19. • Suicide rates have nearly doubled in teen girls. • The highest rate of increase in suicide among all age groups is in kids between 10 and 14 years old. • Depressive symptoms are up 21 percent in boys, and up 50 percent in girls. • Suicide attempts among black teens increased by 73 percent between 1991 and 2017, and there is an elevated risk of suicide among African-American boys ages 5 to 11. • In early 2020, an estimated 1 out of 4 young adults contemplated suicide. • In March 2020, the Disaster Distress Helpline saw an increase of 891 percent in call volume. A Time When I Blew It Will returns to the story about Tyler. He says that he believed in Tyler so much he thought maybe he just needed a push. So, Will worked with another program leader to come up with a plan. Together, they executed the plan, believing they would have a new student in 90 days. During a church retreat, Tyler experienced a setback. The combination of being away from family and in a spiritually charged environment caused his anxiety to increase. When Tyler tried to share his feelings with a leader, they were dismissed. Instead of acknowledging his feelings, he was meant with statements like just trust God and keep praying. On the second night, feeling uncomfortable and alone, Tyler called his parents. They drove two hours to pick him up without telling any of the staff. Shocked, the leaders said, "Well, we are going to have a hard talk about this!” The "hard talks" they insisted on backfired. Tyler became resistant, disrespectful, and seemed angry. A few months into their plan, Tyler blindsided them by telling them he wouldn’t be attending the upcoming retreat. Will was furious with Tyler. He called him into his...…

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Kept In Perfect Peace 5:00

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"You now have the proper tools to step into the fight and to stand your ground. There will be days when you'll get it right. When you'll trust in your identity as a loved son or daughter of God and when you practice gratitude--taking captive the lies of worry and replacing those thoughts with ones that are pure and lovely. And there will be days you'll feel like you're outnumbered or like you've made no progress in your mission." "Given the length of this fight and the likelihood of the highs and lows, I want to encourage you to focus both on the micro and the macro picture." Micro This is your today. Right now, in this moment, maybe this hour. "How can you win the next fight in front of you?" "How can I take captive this thought? How can I replace this worry?" Don't look ahead. Don't look side to side. Look up. Fix your eyes on Jesus. Win this fight. Take this step. Claim this ground. Focus on the small picture. Macro "The war is already over. Jesus has already conquered sin, death, hell, and the grave." Remember Fear Operating System? It begins with fear, but remember that Jesus has already defeated fear once and for all. "It might still prowl around and act like a big, tough lion, but it's hollow. Its fangs aren't lethal and its sting is gone." “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, 'Abba, Father.'” Romans 8:15 NIV "For those who have put their faith in Jesus, we no longer need to fall back into fear. We are no longer bound by the ways of this world or the workings of the Enemy. We are freed. And more than that, we're placed into a new family-one where we can, with intimacy, call upon our Father and He will answer." "No matter what today holds, we can stand assured that on that final day, we will win the war on worry once and for all." "The macro picture of assurance fuels our micro picture of launching our assault on worry." "...freedom, hope, joy, peace, and refuge are not only available, but they are also our inheritance." A Step Towards Freedom "Jesus has given you all you need for life and godliness(2 Peter 1:3). He has already won the war on worry, defeating death, hell, and the grave once and for all." "As you go from here and venture into your day-to-day, keep these things in mind: Worry is a lie from the Enemy. We can't necessarily stop him from talking, but we can choose who we listen to: the Enemy or our heavenly Father." Remember "Fear can lead to our desire to control, which fuels worry. But God's perfect love drives out fear. When we embrace His love, we move toward surrender and a life characterized by trust." "As we finish, remember that the peace of God-the one that Paul said surpasses all understanding will guard your heart and your mind (Philippians 4:7). God is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you to Flimself blameless and pure (Ephesians 5:27). You are a loved son or a loved daughter of the King of the universe." 🔗 CONNECT ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 📷…

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Who Needs to be Awake All Night 11:44

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Description In this episode, we discuss Who Needs to be Awake All Night. This is part of a study inspired by Winning the War on Worry by Louie Giglio. Each week, we take concepts from Louie Giglio's book, Winning the War on Worry, and apply them to brain health. Connect ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 📷 Connect on Instagram 🌐 Episode Page 🙏 Leave a Review If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overflow-with-craig-booker/id1707602354 [1] Giglio, L. (2022). Winning the War On Worry – Cultivate a Peaceful Heart and a Confident Mind. Thomas Nelson.…

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Putting a Dagger In the Heart of Worry 13:03

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Far too often, the reason worry sticks around is we become complacent. We accept worry as just another part of our lives. “In the previous chapter we looked at how the perfect love of God drives out fear and leads us to surrender our idea of control, which then leads us to worship rather than worry. The more we discover about the love of God, the more we’re wanting and willing to surrender, and the more worship we give to Him.” 1 God Delights in You! “…the more we delight in God, the more we discover that He delights in us.” 1 “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 “God takes great delight in you. He quiets all forms of worry and anxiety with His perfect love. And just in case you are ever tempted to listen to the sound of the world and be pulled back into fear, God says that He rejoices over you with singing.” 1 How do we win the war on worry? “We take back the battleground of our minds. We tear down the house that worry built, and we set out to build a new and peace-filled home on the most stable rock and foundation—the person and work of Jesus.” 1 It’s Time for a Home Renovation “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 “…you have the power through Christ to identify and bind the power of every lie that comes into your mind. You can take captive every thought! When you commit to this and put it into practice, you begin tearing down the house that worry built, brick by brick and thought by thought.” 1 Stand Ready Don’t expect the demolition process to be easy. Understand that the Enemy isn’t going to just sit there and take it as you pick apart the house he’s built in your heart. “Whenever you set out to make a change, to start tearing down bricks and demolishing strongholds, the Enemy seems to rise up and attack with even more vengeance.” 1 “…no weapon forged against you will prevail…” Isaiah 54:17 NIV “You have all you need, offensively and defensively, to start this process of demolishing the house that worry built.” 1 The goal here is to change the way we think. “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, a…

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The Power of Perfect Love 30:44

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“…when we invite God into our worry, we begin to realize that more than any solution, He wants to give us a Savior. He wants to invite us into an intimate and personal relationship with His Son.” 1 “The counteragent for worry isn’t control. It’s faith rooted in love.” Introduction Louie opens by telling a story about when he was in college. He was in a long-distance relationship with Shelley, his wife. She was going to school at Baylor University. He would often get in the car and drive for hours just to see Shelley for a few minutes. He did these things because he was hopelessly in love with Shelley. God’s Great Love For You “Do you realize God has left a stunningly powerful message of love for you? He hung the greatest ‘I love you’ of all time on a tree at Calvary through the death of His Son. You can see His message from wherever you are today if you just turn and look toward the cross.” “He has never loved you more because of your good deeds, nor has He ever loved you less because of the sinful acts you have committed. He is love. His love is unchanging. It is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.” “In His love we have the only weapon we’ll ever need to extinguish and eradicate worry from our lives.” What’s Your Operating System? “We have a hardware (our bodies) and a software (our minds and spirits). When it comes to winning the war on worry by recognizing the power of perfect love, we need to take a step back and ask ourselves, what operating system are we using?” “This is the breakdown of where most of our worry comes from: Fear → Control → Worry” “We entertain feelings of fear, often stemming from questions starting with, “What if?” Think back to chapter 1: What if I get sick? What if I don’t measure up? What if I lose a loved one or my job or my house? What if she walks away from the marriage? What if people found out just how broken I am?” “Our fear leads us to try to control. To try to stand up and straighten up. To take the necessary actions to avoid negative outcomes. But our shoulders were never meant to carry the weight of being in full control.” “So, as we realize that control is actually quicksand pulling us even farther under, we begin to worry.” “Fear spawns the need for control, which gives birth to worry. And from worry comes a whole host of unhealthy practices and compromises.” “If that’s the formula for how the world operates, what about how we as children of God should operate? It goes like this: Love→Surrender → Trust” “When we invite God into our worry and dwell in an abiding relationship with Jesus, our operating system shifts. Instead of fear being the motivator for our lives, we start with love.” “That’s what Scripture means when it says in 1 John 4:18-19: ‘There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us.’” “When we experience and internalize the perfect love of God, there is no room for fear.” “Perfect love drives out fear. And once fear is gone, we no longer have the pressing need for control.” “Instead, we can be free to fully surrend…

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Inviting God Into Your Worry 12:34

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Note: A lot of the material is inspired by Louie Giglio's book. Each week, I take concepts from Winning the War on Worry and apply them to brain health. "Knowing who worry is (a liar) and what worry is made of (its anatomy-rooted in fear), we can know our Enemy and his tactics. " [1] "And knowing our Enemy is essential to being able to fight well." [1] "If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle." [2] "As we continue this journey to become more equipped to win the war on worry, we know our Enemy: his sole purpose is to take us down and steal our joy (John 10:10)." "We also need to know ourselves; and most importantly, we need to know our God. Because here's the reality: if we don't know God, we won't be able or willing to invite Him into our worry." [1] "That's a big problem, because the act of inviting God into our worry is one of the most crucial strategies of winning this war." [1] Going On the Offensive "It's not enough to call worry out or to break it down and study it. If we want to win this battle, we need to strap on our armor and get ready to go on the offensive." [1] Our first move To surrender our concerns to God in prayer. "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done" Philippians 4:6 NLT "...Paul wasn't just saying "don't worry." He was giving you an additional offensive step to take. He was encouraging you to invite God into your worry by telling Him everything that's concerning you." [1] "The word worry in this verse means 'to rip into pieces.' It's the same for the word anxiety in Scripture. Anxiety and worry tear our minds and hearts apart. That's why we have the phrase, 'I was worried to pieces.' Worry turns our peace into pieces." [1] "God wants us to bring every little piece to Him. That's the first step in how God brings us peace." [1] Just like Adam and Eve in the garden, our first response when we miss the mark is to hide or run from God. "We run from God when we need to be running to Him." [1] 1. Don't try and fix worry on your...…

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Embracing Concern, Rejecting Worry 16:19

۲ years پیش16:19

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Note: A lot of the material is inspired by Louie Giglio's book. Each week, I take concepts from Winning the War on Worry and apply them to brain health. Louie opens by telling a story about how his wife Shelly is an A-Z person while he is an A-B type personality. He deeply loves and appreciates his wife. But both personality types are susceptible to worry. “We learned in the previous chapter about the anatomy of worry and how the different themes of worry are connected by the same thread: control. And while we determined that our ability to control our lives is an illusion, we still need to address the question of how we can reject control and fear while still accounting for planning, preparation, and concern.” [1] “God calls you to steward what you have in your hands. He gives you decision-making authority over what He has entrusted to you.” [1] “Matthew 25 – Jesus tells the parable about a master who goes away for an extended period of time. This master entrusts a considerable amount of money to his three servants.” [1] 1st Servant – 5 talents or 100 years’ worth of wages. 2nd Servant – 2 talents 3rd Servant – 1 talent “He gave talents according to their ability.” [1] Learning to Plan Without Practicing Worry “Planning: Planning is a constructive and tangible process where steps and actions are linked together for future outcomes.” [1] “While planning, contingencies are always in place for unexpected events or delays. But these contingency plans do not impede our ability to move toward the next step with confidence.” [1] “In other words, planning is about leveraging your gifts and resources around what is in your hand at this moment, and moving it forward, step by step.” [1] “If planning is a constructive and tangible process, worry is the projection of an endless string of what-if scenarios that absorbs all present effort (what you could be doing with what is currently in your hands). This string of what ifs often brings fear and paralysis that keeps us from our next steps.” [1] “Planning focuses on the present and on what is in your hands, while occasionally looking ahead to factor in what is to come. Worry fixates on the future, while occasionally circling back to “work” on what is currently in front of you.” [1] “The third servant in the story of the talents got paralyzed by the what ifs.” [1] What if I lose the money? What if I’m not capable? What if the other...…

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BONUS: The Anatomy of Worry - Aftershow 5:58

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This is the aftershow to The Anatomy of Worry. No show notes to speak of. Enjoy! Enjoy Overflow content? Leave a tip here https://pages.overflow.community/products/tip-jar 🔗 CONNECT ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 📷 Connect on Instagram ⭐️ Leave A Review If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overflow-with-craig-booker/id1707602354…

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The Anatomy of Worry 18:49

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Louie opens the chapter with a story about a time he and his wife attended a NASCAR race. While they were there, they had the opportunity to ride around the track in one of the pace cars. They sat in the back while a twenty-year NASCAR veteran driver drove them around the track at well over one hundred miles per hour. Louie talks in detail about how he was freaking out until he realized this professional driver had been doing this for years. Their prerace drive was nothing out of the ordinary for this driver. At the end of their drive, everyone in the car piled out laughing and talking about how fun it was. They could do this because they weren’t in control. The NASCAR driver was. If you are feeling weighed down by feelings of worry, it is most likely that you are trying to control something or someone that you were not designed to control. This is the way worry works. It begins with a logical thought that we should be concerned about XYZ. It is up to us to be prepared for whatever might come our way, right? 5 Major Themes of Worry 1 We worry about: A dangerous outcome A threatening confrontation A shortage of resources Our ability Global Disaster A Dangerous Outcome We may worry about a cancer diagnosis for a friend or family member We may worry about a friend who, while traveling has an accident We may worry about our parents getting a divorce A Threatening Confrontation Maybe you need to talk to your boss about a situation, and you worry about getting into an argument. It could be you worry about a conversation with your parents turning confrontational. A Shortage of Resources Maybe you are worried about losing your job. You could be concerned about running out of time for a project. Our Ability Will we make the cut? Do they like me? Did I do good enough? Global Disaster Will there be another pandemic? Are we going to war? Will there be an economic crisis? Dissecting Worry Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden They believed the lies of the Enemy encapsulated in questions like Is God good? Can He be trusted? “When they held the fruit in their hands, they wanted to control their fate. They wanted to make sure they were in charge–or at least they had as much authority and ability as the God who had formed them and given them purpose.” 1 “It turned out God wasn’t trying to keep anything from them with His command. In fact, God was seeking to protect their peaceful state.” 1 “It’s one thing to try to make someone doubt God’s goodness in the midst of the pain and death we face on a broken planet. But how do you get someone who lives in Paradise to fall for a lie?” 1 “…so you should be convinced that he’ll be bold enough to come after you.” 1 His plan will involve a two-pronged attack. “…he’ll attempt to get you to doubt God’s character and motives.” 1 “…he’ll try to convince you that life will be better when you are in control…”…

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Worry Is A Liar 16:40

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“We’ve already established that the root of worry is fear. And fear doesn’t come from God. Thus, at the heart of worry is the devil. And Scripture is clear the devil is a liar.” 1 Louie Giglio “When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies” (John 8:44). “To put it simply, worry isn’t just a bad habit. Worry is an Enemy tactic-a strategy built on lies that are designed to rob you of peace and tear your mind to pieces.” 1 Louie Giglio The Four Lies of Worry Lie 1: Something really bad is going to happen. “A 2019 study from Penn State showed that roughly 91 percent of the things we worry about never even happen.” 2 “…most of what you’re spending your time worrying about won’t happen.” 1 Lie 2: The more you worry about it, the better your odds of avoiding it. “…the Enemy wants you to believe that if you worry or fret over a certain outcome long enough, you can keep something bad from happening.” 1 “I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.” (Matthew 6:25-26, 34) Lie 3: I have no choice-I’m a born worrier. Louie opens by telling a story about how his parents were big worriers. “Being sixteen, I was clueless about most of the weight my parents were carrying. But that night, as I went to leave our apartment and walk to a friend’s house, he said, ‘I’ve just had the worst day of my life. I need everyone to just stay in the house tonight.'” 1 “I only fully understood this when I was older and I started having the same feelings. I realized that I, too, could easily tip toward fearing a dreadful outcome. I would naturally obsess over the question, ‘What’s the worst thing that could happen?'” 1 “if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). “We may have a genetic tendency toward worry. And, more powerfully, we may have been weaned in a worrying culture. Worry is what we saw others do. Worry is what we learned. Worry is what we are prone to repeat.” 1 “if you are in Christ, all those old patterns were disrupted the instant you were born again. You have a new Father in heaven. He has never worried for one second in His eternal existence. He wasn’t worried yesterday. Nor is He today. He will not be worried tomorrow.” 1 Lie 4: I can control the outcome by worrying. “You are not God. While worry wants you to think you’re in the...…

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Welcome to a New Way of Life 7:13

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Note: A lot of the material is inspired by Louie Giglio's book. Each week, I take concepts from Winning the War on Worry and apply them to brain health. “Worry is so prevalent in our society and throughout our daily lives that it often feels inescapable. Instead of worry being an occasional event, many of us have learned to embrace worry as a part of the fabric of our lives. Worry has become woven into our regular rhythms, and for many of us, it’s become an identity. We say, ‘I’m a worrier. It’s just the way I am.’ As a result, we live in a perpetual state of being worried about something. In fact, you might already be worried about the promise and prospect of this book.” 1 -Louie Giglio “As believers, we are meant to live a life characterized by the light and easy yoke of Jesus (Matthew 11:30), and the more room we give what ifs, the more heavily burdened we become.” 1 -Louie Giglio “”Worry is like a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained.”” 2 -Arthur Somers Roche Worry is an equal opportunity offender. “Worry can weasel into the hearts of business leaders, professional athletes, high-school seniors, first-time moms, creatives and artists and producers and designers and software engineers. It can creep into the minds of chefs and astronauts, truck drivers and teachers. It can even get into the minds of pastors and people who are called to work for the church.” 1 “…worry is a choice.” 1 -Louie Giglio “God can conquer worry because He has already been victorious over the ultimate root of worry: fear. We’ll dig into this in a later chapter, but 1 John 4:18 says it so well: ‘There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear.'” 1 “God is greater than fear and all its cousins- depression, anxiety, panic, and worry. And if God is greater, you and I can experience freedom from the grip of worry that robs us of sleep and peace.” 1 “I believe that as we go through these next chapters together, the truths you encounter will have the potential to set you on a new path and give you the tools you need to replace worry with a greater sense of trust in the Almighty.” 1 “Throughout our journey together, we’ll look at both the theological and the practical. We’ll fix our eyes on the only One who has perfectly conquered worry and anxiety, while also setting our feet into motion as we go to war on worry. If you stick with this, I believe you will find help for the headache and hardship lingering in your life. However, please understand, this is no self-help guide.”…

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Steps 4:58

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Note: A lot of the material is inspired by Craig Groeschel's book. Each week, I take concepts from Pastor Craig Groeschel's book, The Power To Change, and apply them to brain health. “When you’re winning, you’re winning. When you’re losing, you’re learning.” 1 Craig Groeschel We must remember to keep moving forward. “As you continue walking, you’ll find that you are moving out of your past and into your future.” 1 Craig Groeschel Remember You are walking into your future, into the who you want to be. You are walking away from the sin or self-destructive behavior you want to leave behind You are walking toward the new habits and new life you’ve wanted for so long. “As we’ve learned, it takes time to get to what you want most.” What you want now almost always has an immediate payoff. 1 That cookie tastes good now. Sexual sin feels good now. Sending that mean text when you are angry feels great now. Buying the new car, even though you can’t afford it, feels awe- some now. “The desires of the flesh have an immediate payoff. But what you want most almost always takes time.” 1 “You can have it! But not now. You walk there, with the Spirit, while depending on God, moment by moment. It will take time, but it will be worth it. You may miss out on some short-term fleeting satisfaction, but you will realize you chose the greater reward. You chose what you want most over what you want now.” 1 Exercise Taking into account everything you have learned throughout the book, and all that God has shown you as you’ve worked through every exercise, let’s calculate your next steps. 1 I know the first step I need to take in starting a new habit is: I know the first step I need to take in stopping an old habit is: The one change I believe God is calling me to make- in his power, not my own_-is: Principle “When you’re winning, you’re winning. When you’re losing, you’re learning.” 1 “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:6-7 NLT 🔗 CONNECT ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 📷 Connect on Instagram ⭐️ Leave A Review If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help...…

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Renew, Remain, Acknowledge, Ask 17:35

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Note: A lot of the material is inspired by Craig Groeschel's book. Each week, I take concepts from Pastor Craig Groeschel's book, The Power To Change, and apply them to brain health. Craig Groeschel opens this section by telling a story about an old house (1910) he and his wife Amy lived in early in their marriage. In his den, he had a couch, lamp, and a little TV. One night they tried to turn on the lamp, and it wouldn’t come on. Neither would the TV. Thinking it might be a blown fuse, Craig told Amy he would try to fix it. While he was working on it they brought in extension cords that they plugged into outlets in the kitchen. These cords created an eyesore that they tripped over for three years. One day when they were getting ready to move out, they found a light switch they hadn’t seen before. [1] When they flipped the switch, all of the outlets in the den worked. For three years, they had power, they just didn’t know how to access it. [1] “That is also a fairly solid description of my early years of following Jesus. I needed God’s power. It was available to me. But I didn’t know how to access it. How to live in it. How to walk by the Spirit.” [1] “Whoever it is that you want to become or stop being, whatever it is that you want to do or stop doing, you need more than willpower. You need God’s power.” [1] God can give you the power to: [1] Love someone who is difficult to love Serve when you’d rather be served Give when it’s scary to give Study when you’d rather play Spend time with your child when you would rather relax “…how do you rely on God’s power – rather than willpower to overcome the temptation to do wrong?” [1] “How do you walk in the Spirit in those moments?” [1] “Here are the four words I introduced to you at the end of the last chapter: Renew. Remain. Acknowledge. Ask.” [1] There are two for before the moment and two for in the moment. [1] Renew Craig Groeschel tells a story about a time in college when he decided he wanted to live for Jesus. He struggled with this decision because he didn’t want to give up sex. Realizing how difficult this would be, he knew he needed God’s power. He felt led to give up dating for an extended period. This time would serve as a point of renewing his way of thinking about women and relationships. [1] “To walk in the Spirit, in God’s power, we need to renew our minds: ‘Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will’ (Rom. 12:1-2).” [1] “The key to living out God’s ‘good, pleasing and perfect will’ is being ‘transformed by the renewing of your mind.'” [1] “When we allow God to change the way we think, it will change how we act.” [1] “When we allow God to change the way we think, it will change how we act, how we respond to opportunities and temptations, how we treat people. It will change everything.” [1] “This takes us full circle back to ‘who before do.’ You do what you do because of what you think of you. We said that how you think about yourself drives your behavior. Here’s another truth bomb: how you think about everything impacts everything.” [1] You renew your mind by consistently reading the Bible. Your success depends on your commitment. [1] Another way to renew our...…

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What's On Replay 4:14

1 year پیش4:14

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Episode Description In this episode, we discuss the chapter What's On Replay. This is part of a study inspired by Reset - Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta. We take concepts from the book each week and apply them to brain health. Connect ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 📷 Connect on Instagram Leave A Review If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overflow-with-craig-booker/id1707602354…

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Default Mode 7:44

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Episode Description In this episode, we discuss the chapter Default Mode. This is part of a study inspired by Reset - Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta. We take concepts from the book each week and apply them to brain health. Connect ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 📷 Connect on Instagram Leave A Review If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overflow-with-craig-booker/id1707602354…

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It's Not a One-Player Game 8:11

1 year پیش8:11

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Episode Description In this episode, we discuss the chapter It's Not a One-Player Game. This is part of a study inspired by Reset - Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta. We take concepts from the book each week and apply them to brain health. Connect ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter https://overflow.community/newsletter/ 💼 Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigbooker/ 📷 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/craigbooker/ Leave A Review If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overflow-with-craig-booker/id1707602354…

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Plan It Out 3:45

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Episode Description In this episode, we discuss the chapter Plan It Out. This is part of a study inspired by Reset - Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta. We take concepts from the book each week and apply them to brain health. Connect ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter https://overflow.community/newsletter/ 💼 Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigbooker/ 📷 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/craigbooker/ Leave A Review If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overflow-with-craig-booker/id1707602354…

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The Deep End 3:13

1 year پیش3:13

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Episode Description In this episode, we discuss the chapter The Deep End. This is part of a study inspired by Reset - Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta. We take concepts from the book each week and apply them to brain health. Connect ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter https://overflow.community/newsletter/ 💼 Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigbooker/ 📷 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/craigbooker/ Leave A Review If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overflow-with-craig-booker/id1707602354…

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Why Now? 6:25

1 year پیش6:25

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, we discuss the chapter Why Now? This is part of a study inspired by Reset - Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta. We take concepts from the book each week and apply them to brain health. CONNECT ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter https://overflow.community/newsletter/ 💼 Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigbooker/ 📷 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/craigbooker/ LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overflow-with-craig-booker/id1707602354…

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Own Your Junk 4:36

1 year پیش4:36

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, we discuss the chapter Own Your Junk. This is part of a study inspired by Reset - Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta. We take concepts from the book each week and apply them to brain health. CONNECT ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter https://overflow.community/newsletter/ 💼 Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigbooker/ 📷 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/craigbooker/ LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overflow-with-craig-booker/id1707602354…

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Something New 9:50

1 year پیش9:50

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, we discuss the chapter Stop Before You Start - Pause. This is part of a study inspired by Reset - Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta. We take concepts from the book each week and apply them to brain health. CONNECT ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter https://overflow.community/newsletter/ 💼 Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigbooker/ 📷 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/craigbooker/ LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overflow-with-craig-booker/id1707602354…

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Stop Before You Start - Pause 7:59

1 year پیش7:59

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, we discuss the chapter Stop Before You Start - Pause. This is part of a study inspired by Reset - Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta. We take concepts from the book each week and apply them to brain health. Source: [1] Fileta, D. (2023). Reset . Harvest House Publishers. CONNECT ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 📷 Connect on Instagram Featured Resource or Podcast Been There, Learned That with Dana Byers http://danabyerscoaching.com/ Leave A Review If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overflow-with-craig-booker/id1707602354…

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Start Here - It's Time For A Reset 6:56

1 year پیش6:56

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It’s a new year, and with it comes a new beginning for many seeking change in some area of their lives. This change could be a desire to get out of debt, lose a few extra pounds, or improve physical fitness. Whatever that may be, take a few minutes to reflect and write those things down. Put it in your journal or maybe a note on your phone. Maybe you want to make changes that will improve your brain health. You want to replace negative thinking with positive. You want to work on relationships or build a community of people around you. Perhaps it is time to let another person in on your struggles. The new year might be a time to work towards the career you have always dreamed of. We all have areas of our lives that we want to improve. The problem, according to Debra Fileta, is that we go about this change all wrong. We may start getting up early each morning, going to the gym, or seeing a counselor. All of these are good places to start, but within a few weeks, we find ourselves slipping back into our old ways. In the first chapter of Reset, Debra Fileta encourages readers to consider the apostle Paul. In Romans 7:15 NKJV, Paul says, “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.” We are creatures of habit, which often means we return to old, unhealthy ways of living. Debra says that if we look at this verse, we see a key phrase, “I do not understand what I do.” Woh! Paul, the author of a good part of the New Testament, makes a bold confession. He doesn’t understand his own ways. I’m not sure about you, but I relate to Paul’s statement a LOT! Many times, I simply do not understand my own ways. Why does this matter? Debra says, “…when we don't understand why we do what we do, well find ourselves doing the same things again and again. Understanding why we do what we do, learning to dig a little deeper, is paramount to changing our behavior. There's no way around it.” That’s huge! A big lesson here is that it is important for us to understand why we do what we do. Debra goes on to say, “…the people who end up having the most success in their attempts to change and grow are the ones who have an awareness of what’s going on deep down inside, underneath the surface.” Breaking free from old, unhealthy habits starts with understanding our behaviors and the patterns we continue going back to. In chapter one, Debra tells a funny story about a car she owned years ago in college. The car had several problems, and when Debra took it to the mechanic, she found out it wasn’t a lemon as she had assumed. A few months before, a friend of Debra’s had installed her car stereo. The friend had mistakingly crossed some wires in the process of installing a stereo, which led to a host of other issues. Maybe you can relate to this story of Debra’s. You keep trying to change something in your life, but you find yourself going back to those unhealthy patterns. Sometimes, it can feel like there is something seriously wrong with you. Have you ever stopped to consider whether you have some wires crossed underneath the surface? The truth is there are times when we develop unhealthy or untrue beliefs about ourselves, the world, or others. Thought -> Feels -> Behaviors About halfway through the first chapter, Debra drops a huge, life-changing truth. Our thoughts lead to feelings, which lead to behaviors. If you have ever done any gardening, you know that to get rid of a weed, you need to pull out the roots and all. If you fail to do so, the weed will pop right back up again. This same principle applies to human behavior. If we fail to get to the root of what we are trying to change, we will find ourselves returning to the same old, unhealthy patterns. Debra says, “What's happening in your mind is so key to the process of transformation and change, and knowledge of it…

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There Is Always Hope 3:07

1 year پیش3:07

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In this episode, we discuss the chapter titled There Is Always Hope. This is part of a study inspired by Seen – Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens Through the Power of Connection by Will Hutcherson & Chinwé Williams, P.H.D. We take concepts from the book each week and apply them to brain health. Will opens with a story about Hannah. Will had just finished speaking to 900 students at a middle school assembly. A boy named John approached Will, asking him if he would speak with his friend Hannah. Hannah was feeling down dealing with insecurities. In his conversation with Hannah, Will assured her that she would not always feel this way. He allowed Hannah to emotionally exhale by sharing the hurt feelings she was experiencing. Will encouraged Hannah by telling her that she has a purpose. Using a few connection tools, Will spoke life into Hannah. Will acknowledged that his interaction with Hannah didn’t solve all of her problems, but it did give her the encouragement she needed that day. Each of us can play a small part in helping others along their journey. Each of us can help. Every caring adult, coach, parent, mentor, pastor, teacher, or counselor can offer hope to others in need. Please understand that you matter. We must fight to help kids, teens, and adults. Because we each matter! The need for kids and adults to show up for one another has never been greater. Kids, teens, and adults are struggling with despair like never before. Hope is our greatest weapon in the battle against despair. The important thing to remember is that we don’t need to be perfect. We need to show up, see them, just listen, speak life, and help them develop grit. It is important that we have the right tools, but we also need to know that there is grace. When we mess up or say the wrong thing, the good news is there is grace. Reading or listening to this may have you feeling a bit overwhelmed or unsure where to start. Will encourages readers to start with one. Start with one kid, one tool, or one moment. Just start with one. 🔗 CONNECT ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 📷 Connect on Instagram ⭐️ Leave A Review If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overflow-with-craig-booker/id1707602354 [1] Hutcherson, W. , & Williams, C. (2021). Seen: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens Through the Power of Connection .…

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Build Grit 11:06

1 year پیش11:06

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Chinwé Williams opens this chapter with a story about her first counseling position as a high school counselor. During her time there, Chinwé, two students she refers to, Imani and Dayna. Both of these girls had played varsity basketball the year before but failed to make the team this particular year. The team had recruited new student-athletes to join the team which increased the competition. Following a few weeks of counseling with Chinwé, she noticed a few things. Chinwé describes Imani as feeling empowered and determined to put in extra hard work to try out next season. Dayna, a lifelong athlete, decided she wasn’t fit for basketball. Dayna fought self-esteem issues that year, while Imani made the team the next time around. The drastically different outcomes caused Chinwé to ask serious questions. What caused one student to give up while the other one put in the hard work and succeeded in making the team? The short answer is resilience . Resilience can also be referred to as GRIT . Angela Duckwork, a leading expert on grit, defines it this way. "Grit is passion and sustained persistence applied toward long-term achievement!” Preparing for Trouble Possessing resilience or GRIT does not mean that stress or trouble won’t come your way. Those who have developed GRIT have seen their fair share of trials. They know what it means to struggle or experience distress. As kids and teens grow into adults, it is important for them to see that stress, change, and disappointment are all part of being human. It is also important for them to see that they can develop strategies and coping skills to face these challenges head-on. There are studies that show that optimism and flexibility are linked to resilience. Reframing The practice or act of reframing negative events is linked to resilience. What is reframing? It is a strategy often utilized by counselors or therapists that helps people look at situations or circumstances differently. Reframing can be used to help people focus on the things they have as opposed to what they might have lost. It can be a helpful tool to help focus on what items are within our control versus what is outside our control. How can we play this out? Situation or event: A get-together was canceled due to poor weather. Kid or teen reaction: The child experiences feelings of rejection, withdraws to their room, and feels disappointed, even to the point of feeling angry. Parental Response: “I can see that you are really disappointed that you don’t get to spend time with your friends. I know how much you were looking forward to it. I can understand why you would feel that way. Sometimes, when similar things happen to me, it helps to try and look at things differently.” “What is something we could do, that we might not have done if the weather was nice?” “We could possibly go to that new movie you were looking forward to seeing. Or maybe we could go check out books at the library? What are your thoughts? Do you have any other ideas?” Learning to reframe a situation can be an invaluable tool in adapting and coping with life challenges. As caring adults, mentors, or friends, we can play a crucial role in helping others develop these critical life skills. This is not only helpful for others, it is also helpful for us too. Be a Safe Person Helping a kid, teen, or adult feel safe is a tremendous ability. We all experience stress, despair, and times of uncertainty. As a parent of a young child, you will serve as an emotional barometer as they go through situations. A c…

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Speak Life 10:20

1 year پیش10:20

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Speak Life Chinwé opens this chapter by telling a story about a girl named Halle. Halle was a 16-year-old high school junior. At first, Chinwé was blown away by the confidence, poise, and self-control. By the end of their first session, she realized Halle was struggling. According to Chinwé, Halle was plagued by negative self-talk. What Chinwé learned was that while Halle had a wonderful, loving home environment, Halle had experienced relationships where her friend groups ridiculed and ostracized her. Halle proved a common myth wrong in that many people falsely believe that if terrible things haven’t happened to them, then they have no reason to experience feelings of despair. Affirm Kids Constantly Many kids are exposed to an overwhelming amount of critical and accusatory voices around them. What this means is that is more important now than ever for kids and teens to hear words of affirmation. A Call to Fathers It is crucial for fathers to know the important role they play in the life of their son or daughter. The words you say mold them and have a life-long impact on their lives. “If you are the father of a daughter, I have a special request of you: Affirm your daughters. Not just by words and gestures, but by intentional and consistent actions that send the message you are there for them. The research is clear. Fathers play a pivotal role in their daughter's self-image, self-esteem, and body image.” Spark Purpose and Passion It can be difficult to know what to say when a kid or teen is in the midst of despair. Kids and teens hold so much potential, yet many times they don’t realize it. As parents, mentors, coaches, or caring adults, we play a pivotal role in the development of that potential. The words we use to encourage and lift up children around us hold great influence on the future of our community. Oftentimes, in teens, adults can see glimpses of greatness where gifts and abilities have yet to be developed. By recognizing and calling out what potential you see you can provide hope while speaking God’s blessings over their lives. It is important that adults pay attention to tone, eye contact, and intentionality. If you find yourself wondering where to begin here are a few tips. Start out by saying things like: - “You are amazing!” - “You are so bright!” - “I am proud of you!” It is also important to remind them to whom they belong by saying: - “God is going to do something great in and through you.” - “You are fearfully and wonderfully made.” - “You are a child of God.” Speaking positive words to yourself can change the way your brain is wired. Following several decades of research, scientists know that the human brain is plastic, meaning it can adapt and change physically and chemically. In Dr. Caroline Leaf’s book Switch on Your Brain, she says that humans can change the structure of the brain through the thoughts we consistently think. In their book titled Words Can Change Your Brain, Dr. Andrew Newberg and Marc Robert Waldman wrote, “…a single word has the power to influence the expression of genes…” So despite what some might lead you to believe, our words matter, A LOT ! Get Rid of the Ants Dr. Daniel Amen came up with the idea of Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) after an infestation of ants in his home. Ever since, he has taught his patients how to get rid of the Ants that are interrupting their lives. Quick science lesson Did you know that scientists found that we have an average of 6200 thoughts in a day? With each and every thought, our brains release chemical energy. With all of those thoughts, there are bound to be good ones, neutral ones, a…

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Just Listen 9:23

1 year پیش9:23

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I can remember the time in my childhood when, as elementary students, we would have regular time on the playground with our friends. Inevitably, someone in our friend group or another group would say something quite hurtful. Oftentimes, this was the result of being hurt by the action or inaction of another peer in the group. The response from most kids in that generation would go something like this, “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” The sticks and stones phrase so proudly held by many kids could not be further from the truth. As kids, teens, and, eventually, adults, we learn just how much words have the power to uplift as well as tear down. When people are hurt, whether by friends, foes, or someone we love, it can easily result in us lashing out at another unsuspecting individual. This occurrence is often portrayed by the popular phrase, “Hurting people hurt people.” In the book Seen, by Will Hutcherson and Chinwé Williams say that “when we are in distress, our responses, words, and actions may hurt others around us. This makes sense when you look at how the brain is wired.” The specific wiring mentioned here is our internal alert system known as the amygdala. The Amygdala The amygdala is the part of our brain that tells us when we might be in danger. When our brain detects danger, it floods the body with a stress hormone called cortisol. This process helps our bodies kick into high gear to steer us out of a dangerous situation. The authors of Seen say that when a teen is in despair, their amygdala is activated. Likewise, as adults, our amygdala might be activated when experiencing despair. Anytime our alert system is activated, it can be challenging to think clearly. Will and Chinwé say that this activation of the amygdala creates two challenges. For the person in despair. For the person trying to support them. Caution The person in despair will often unintentionally say things that are unkind. This can create a challenge for them and others around them. For anyone around them trying to be supportive, it is important to approach them with empathy. Remember that their words may come from despair, and be mindful not to be triggered by what they say. Be a Good Listener When trying to help support someone, it can be challenging to sit and actively listen with empathy. If you have ever been placed in a room in close proximity to others facing them it can be hard not to try and fill the awkward silence. In the book, Will describes an exercise where he had a mom and daughter face each other, hold hands, and lock eyes for two minutes. Will describes the first minute as “weird.” The daughter’s shoulders were tense and he describes them as “in a shrugged position.” After one minute, the daughter’s shoulders began to relax. As the daughter began to feel safe, she started to open up. If this exercise sounds odd, I get it. It illustrates what it can often take to break the cycle of bad listening. Direct all of your focus on the other person. Get the other person talking Avoid trying to fix the situation. Will recommends: -Talking less -Watching your tone -Make eye contact Will talks about incorporating eye contact into your daily routine as parents. Here are Will’s examples: When your kid walks into the room, stop what you're doing, look at them, and let them know you are happy to see them. Before they walk out the door in the morning, pause, look at them for 30 seconds, and say, "I love you. I believe in you. And no matter what, I am for you!" At the dinner table, look into their eyes as they talk abo…

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See Them 11:35

1 year پیش11:35

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Will opens with a story about his son, Liam. He had asked his son to clean his room while he was working in his home office. After a few failed attempts to motivate his son, he tried to incentivize his ask by paying him $3 if he cleaned his room. If he failed to clean his room, his son would owe Will $3. The idea backfired when his son, in tears, brought in his whole piggy bank, begging him to take his money. His son, Liam, felt disconnected from his dad and needed time to reconnect. Liam didn’t know how to express what he needed and Will acknowledged that he was slow in recognizing the need. “To lead kids and teenagers, first you have to see them. When they feel seen, you win their heart. Seeing them requires us to look beyond how they behave on the outside to try and understand what they may be feeling on the inside.” I would take this quote a step further to include adults. We all need to feel seen by those around us. We need others to try and understand what we are feeling on the inside. Seeing Beyond the Behavior Anytime a kid or adult faces despair, their behavior may not be what you expect. For someone facing despair, you might see irritability, moodiness, pulling away, or shutting down. Will encourages readers to ask themselves, "Do I know where they are coming from?" Will provides these examples: • What may have happened earlier that day? • What trust has been eroded from past disappointments? • What kind of trauma have they experienced from the pain of poverty or a high-crime neighborhood? • What social pressures might they be facing that we have no idea about? • What kind of pain are they carrying from the daily reminders of political and social injustice? • What shame might they be carrying from poor decisions or an abusive situation? Depending on your relationship with the other person, you may know a lot, but realize that you don't know everything they face. If you are a coach, small group leader, pastor, or caring adult, you often won't know what they are dealing with until you ask. The questions above help us see beyond the behavior and empathize with the other person. See What They Feel "If you want to get in tune with your kids, you have to see past their behavior and understand what they are really feeling." According to the book The Power of Showing Up, the best place to begin is to avoid shaming, labeling, or dismissing. Let's talk through an example. In the book, Will Hutcherson provides a similar scenario. Your daughter comes home from school and is upset. You learn that she has failed her math test. She throws her backpack down as she walks into the room and begins to cry. As a parent, there are several ways you could respond to the situation. Your first inclination might be to shame, label, or dismiss. Let's take a look: Shaming: "You failed your test?! How could you do that? That was stupid!” Labeling: "You know you failed your test because you are lazy. If you just worked harder and spent less time playing on your phone or that silly video game, you would have done better." Dismissing: "No worries. There's no reason to be upset. It's just one test; you'll get it next time." These responses might seem like the logical thing to say, but can hurt the person on the receiving end. We often fail to realize that by going straight for the logical, we can unintentionally invalidate their emotions. When a teen or adult is experiencing despair, jumping straight to logic can "worsen feelings of loneliness or beliefs that no one 'gets them.'"…

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