Reviving Hope

This episode I talk with my friend Mariah Hudler, a licensed mental health clinician who is passionate about the intersection between money and emotion. Mariah shares about the relationship between behaviours such as overspending and the nervous system. Her treatment is tailored to meet the varied mental health needs of her clients. Mariah gives some brief methods for calming the nervous system. She is based in California providing evidence-based psychotherapy. 
 
For more information about Mariah and Koru Financial Therapy visit Koru Financial Therapy
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.
 

This episode I talk with a friend Richard Black about what happens in the space after someone receives a mental health diagnosis. Richard discusses the hope that neuroplasticity offers and how we can learn to regulate our emotions. I share from my personal experience of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and the hope that I found following this. Richard is a counsellor, and sought after speaker in Aotearoa New Zealand.
 
For reflective questions on this episode and more about Richard Black’s counselling and church leadership services visit https://revivinghope.life
 
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.
 

In this episode I sit down with Brett Harvey, an outstanding communicator who equips parents and educators with the tools to effectively talk about pornography with children and youth. His organisation Tāima Kōrero, Time to Talk, is helping to mitigate the harmful effects of pornography on young people in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
 
In this conversation Brett has a message for parents, as well for those who use pornography and wish they could quit. Brett is relatable with his own recovery journey. We touch on the topics of shame and set backs as they are particularly relevant to ‘churched’ youth. Many of us know from lived experience, that shame from mental illness can cause isolation and suffering. There will be those who use porn, and experience mental health challenges as well. Please share this vital message with family, friends and church leaders.
 
For more information about Tāima Kōrero, contact, and excellent resources go to: https://www.taimakorero.co.nz/resources
 
Mind Health counselling services offer in person and online services: https://mindhealth.org/
 
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Blog site: https://revivinghope.life/
 
 
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.
 

I retell a story that has changed my life. It is about a wild man who Jesus heals and restores in a holistic way. It is a confronting miracle that touches every part of this man's life. It offers hope for God's love and healing work in our lives. I also share from my own mental health journey.
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To contact by email bronnie@revivinghope.life
For my blog go to www.revivinghope.life
 
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.

Roly McConnell is a drug and alcohol counsellor making a difference in the lives of whānau in Aotearoa New Zealand. His insights and approach to helping people with addictions is gained from a career spanning decades. Roly works for a kaupapa Māori organisation wrapping around the person and their whānau with support. This conversation is a taonga.
 
 
For more information about the organisation He Waka Tapu you can visit www.hewakatapu.org.nz
 
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.

This episode counsellor Richard Black shares insights into the gift that forgiveness is to our mental wellbeing. We may leave a church for a variety of reasons. Richard also discusses how to leave a church in a healthy way.
Part one is available on this podcast. The introductory conversation to both can be listened to on the Reviving Hope blog www.revivinghope.life The post is called 'Being Healthy in a Church - Part 1'.
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For more information about Richard Black and Mind Health visit www.mindhealth.org 
 
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.

Counsellor Richard Black and I discuss what it can be like looking for a Christian church. Richard also covers how to serve and give in church in a centred way - balancing our needs in different seasons of our lives. We also discuss healthy ways to perceive church leaders.
The introductory conversation can be listened to on the Reviving Hope blog www.revivinghope.life The post is called 'Being Healthy in a Church'.
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For more information about Richard Black and Mind Health visit www.mindhealth.org 
 
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.

Phil Tait talks with me about a powerful practice for renewing our minds, and strengthening our souls. This is all about meditating on and learning Scripture. As you will hear it is an activity that has improved Phil’s mental health and life in a powerful way. I share about how I have incorporated this into my life in small ways and found the benefits too.
 
Visit my blog www.revivinghope.life for ideas on how to action this in your life, along with scriptures on God's love for you.
 
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Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.
 

Lucy Morten is a qualified social worker with experience in the fields of mental health and addictions. This episode we talk about Lucy's research. Her thesis is on ‘Women with bipolar and the experiences (we) have in the New Zealand psychiatric system.’

Lucy Morten is a social worker with experience in the fields of mental health and addictions. She has completed postgraduate research into the experience of women with bipolar in Aotearoa New Zealand. This episode you will hear her inspiring life story.