Encountering You
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
You are invited to join Laura Williams, licensed professional counselor and co-host of ‘Out of the Dark’ with Mandisa as she tackles some of the tough issues in mental health and how they relate to your faith journey.
Encountering You will dive deeper into topics like trauma, struggling with my mental heath as a Christian, what are boundaries and how do I grow from them, shame, abuse, dealing with resentment and anger, and more.
Each episode will be full of information and include reflection, so be prepared to be challenged, but know that if you're are willing to move, even an inch, change will be inevitable.
New episodes of Encountering You will be available every Wednesday starting on April 6th so make sure to subscribe as we embark on a journey of hearing the places God wants to bring you in your story.
Location:
United States
Description:
You are invited to join Laura Williams, licensed professional counselor and co-host of ‘Out of the Dark’ with Mandisa as she tackles some of the tough issues in mental health and how they relate to your faith journey. Encountering You will dive deeper into topics like trauma, struggling with my mental heath as a Christian, what are boundaries and how do I grow from them, shame, abuse, dealing with resentment and anger, and more. Each episode will be full of information and include reflection, so be prepared to be challenged, but know that if you're are willing to move, even an inch, change will be inevitable. New episodes of Encountering You will be available every Wednesday starting on April 6th so make sure to subscribe as we embark on a journey of hearing the places God wants to bring you in your story.
Language:
English
Episodes
In Honor of Mandisa
4/24/2024
By now you have likely heard about the passing of my dear friend and Out of the Dark co-host, Mandisa. In light of this, we are going to pause for a bit to honor her and take the time to grieve her loss.
We'll be back in May, but if you would like more resources on how to navigate grief, below you'll find links to previous episodes to help you walk through this journey.
I look forward to being back with you soon.
Previous Episodes on Grief:
Dealing with Despair
Is it Healthy to Regret: Grief About Time Lost
The Radical Truth: Healing Takes a Long Time
Containment-When My Feelings are Too Much
Duration:00:02:02
Stress Awareness: Parenting Stress
4/17/2024
Do you consider the stress of parenting to be overwhelming or sometimes too much? It's possible that you are having reactions to your children that are more about trauma than parenting. In today's episode, Laura will talk about how stress in parenting can easily trigger parts of your story and create unnecessary activation in your nervous system and then give you resources on how to cope. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.
"Overflowing Joy” can be purchased at OverFlowingJoyBook.com
Duration:00:20:17
Stress Awareness: Traumatic Stress
4/10/2024
Do you often feel overwhelmed and wonder if this feeling will ever go away? Today, Laura is going to talk about traumatic stress and how it can actually show up in your day to day life. She is going to discuss how to identify traumatic stress and give you tools to help heal it when you are experiencing it. You can subscribe today on Access More or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.
"Overflowing Joy” can be purchased at OverFlowingJoyBook.com
Duration:00:27:12
Stress Awareness: The Anatomy of Stress
4/3/2024
We all talk about stress but do you really know what stress is and how to manage it? Today starts a month long series about stress. April is stress awareness month so what better time than that to really unpack it. Laura is going to talk about what the risks of stress are, the window of tolerance and how to manage it, and ways to cope with stress. Most of all, she is going to help you understand that we don't have to wait for stressors to go away to feel the peace of God! You can subscribe today on Access More or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.
"Overflowing Joy” can be purchased at OverFlowingJoyBook.com
Duration:00:27:45
Maintaining the Clarity of the Cross
3/27/2024
As we draw near to the celebration of Easter, we are going to examine the lens with which you look at life. Much like glasses, the lenses can either make things clearer or cloudier. Today, Laura is going to talk about the importance of the lens we look at life through, how to keep it clear, and how living "in light" of the cross is so different than living in the "possibility" of the cross. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.
"Overflowing Joy” can be purchased at OverFlowingJoyBook.com
Duration:00:18:29
Boundaries in a World that Feels Chaotic
3/20/2024
Did you know that you can experience a form of trauma just from watching the news? Vicarious or secondhand trauma happens when we overidentify with someone else's trauma. Many people mistake it for empathy when it is not. In today's episode, Laura will talk about why this happens and give you resources to help yourself create peace in a seemingly chaotic world. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.
"Overflowing Joy” can be purchased at OverFlowingJoyBook.com
Duration:00:17:29
Dealing with Anger and Rage
3/13/2024
Anger and rage are two things that most people deal with but not all people acknowledge. During the season of Lent, Laura is going to focus on the things in life that can be maddening sometimes, all through the lens of the hope that the Resurrection of Jesus brings us on a daily basis. In today's episode, she is going to discuss anger and rage, how it looks different for men and women, different ways rage can come out, and then how to process both. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts.
"Overflowing Joy” can be purchased at OverFlowingJoyBook.com
Duration:00:18:44
Dealing with Despair
3/6/2024
Did you know that despair is an emotion that most everyone feels at some point in their life? Laura is going to use the season of Lent to talk about the things in life that create a feeling of chaos and confusion in the light of the truth and hope that the Resurrection of Jesus brings us. In today's episode, Laura is going to discuss the idea of despair, what it is, the role of hope, and how to reparent the parts of you that feel despair. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.
Duration:00:19:21
Loving Yourself Well in Relationships
2/28/2024
Do you feel selfish when you prioritize yourself in your relationship? In today's episode, Laura is going to talk about how to love yourself well in the context of a relationship. She is going to talk about self-care, boundaries, and towing the line between being selfish and prioritizing self. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.
Duration:00:25:34
Navigating Trauma in Relationships
2/21/2024
Did you know that trauma shows up in our relationships? There are 3 different ways this can happen...trauma from our family of origin, trauma from previous relationships, and trauma from the relationship we are currently in. In today's episode, Laura is going to talk about each one of these and give you tools to navigate how trauma is entering into your relationships. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.
Duration:00:25:30
Unconditional Love vs. Unhealthy Love
2/14/2024
What is unconditional love really? Today, Laura is going to talk about what unconditional love is and what it is not. You are going to learn ways to identify unhealthy behaviors in your relationships and ways to grow your ability to have unconditional positive regard with the people closest to you. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.
Duration:00:28:44
6 Practices for Healthy Relationships
2/7/2024
What does it really take to maintain healthy relationships? In today's episode, Laura is going to discuss 6 practices that you can start today in order to grow a healthy relationship. From healthy communication to having fun, these practices can help you in whatever relationships you find yourself in. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.
Duration:00:25:24
Spiritual Bypassing
1/24/2024
In today's episode, Laura is going to talk about the idea of spiritual bypassing. Many of us don't realize that when parents over-spiritualize things or offer bible verses for solutions, this is actually a form of spiritual abuse. If you grew up in a Christian family, you don't want to miss this episode. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.
Duration:00:21:25
Regulate Yourself!
1/17/2024
In today's episode, Laura is going to revisit the idea of regulation. Most people think they are regulated when they are actually not! Listen today to find out how you can tell whether you are or you aren't, and what to do about it! You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.
Duration:00:17:09
New Year's Resolutions-Keep It Up
1/10/2024
Why is it so hard to keep a New Year's resolution? Today, Laura will talk about difficulties with creating change and forming habits, ways to combat that, and encouragement to help you keep making your way through 2024! You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.
Duration:00:28:52
Healthy New Year's Resolutions
1/3/2024
Do you ever wonder why your New Year's Resolution doesn't stick? Maybe it's because you are not actually making the one that you need. In today's episode, Laura will discuss the origin of the New Year's Resolution, why it doesn't work, and help you learn how to make the resolution that will actually help you! You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.
RELATED POSTS:
Healthy New Year's Resolutions
Duration:00:30:51
Holiday Reset
12/27/2023
Hey there! I am taking the week off to be with my family in my hometown in Florida. I hope that you all have had a wonderful Christmas and I can't wait to be with you in the New Year!
Duration:00:00:47
Fourth Week of Advent: Love
12/20/2023
Are you having trouble feeling "the reason for the season"? Today is the last in a series of episodes on the season of Advent, and why it might be difficult to find hope, peace, joy, and love in this season. Laura is going to talk about the different types of love and why it is important to discern these in a way to develop more love for God, others, and self not just in this season, but always. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.
RELATED POSTS:
Fourth Week of Advent: Love
Duration:00:21:03
Third Week of Advent: Joy
12/13/2023
Are you having trouble feeling "the reason for the season"? In this season of Advent, Laura is going to take you through some ways to develop more hope, peace, joy, and love during the holidays. In today's episode, she is going to talk about joy, what it actually is, why you might not have it, and ways to help you develop a sense of joy, not just for this season, but always. You can subscribe on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts, so you never miss an episode.
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Duration:00:23:14
Second Week of Advent: Peace
12/6/2023
Are you having trouble feeling "the reason for the season"? In this season of Advent, Laura is going to walk you through some ways to find more hope, peace, joy, and love. In today's episode, she is going to talk about peace and how you can develop it amidst chaos. She will also discuss why you might have trouble with it. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.
See the Miracle of Christmas only on Sight and Sound TV.
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Second Week of Advent: Peace
Duration:00:17:21