Moved By Grace Counseling Radio

Anna Valentine
  • 5.0 (10)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Biweekly

This podcast supplies nuggets of information regarding innovative and somatic approaches to mental health treatment. In just 10 minutes, you will learn about topics such as creative therapies, neuroscience and play, mind/body connection and alternative approaches to psychotherapy.

  1. 1d ago

    The Stories We Carry: How Drama Therapy Helps Healing

    In this episode, I’m reflecting on Netflix’s Don’t Say Good Luck and the ways theater, storytelling, and our everyday roles can help us better understand ourselves. I’ll share a little of my own story, explain what drama therapy is, and talk about three ways I integrate drama therapy into traditional psychotherapy: Role Sort, the Hero’s Journey, and storytelling/externalization. This is a gentle conversation about identity, healing, the stories we carry, and what can happen when we give ourselves permission to see our lives from a different perspective. 🎭💛 Connect with me:
🌿 Website: www.movedbygracecounseling.com
📷 Instagram: @movedbygracecounseling
💌 Email: movedbygracetherapy@gmail.com Come as you are. There’s room for your whole story here.

    The Stories We Carry: How Drama Therapy Helps Healing

  2. Aug 5

    Releasing Your Burdens is Not Just Mental, It’s Physical

    Hi friends! Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to “just give it to God”? In this episode, we explore how God designed our minds, bodies, and spirits to work together—and why surrender is more than a spiritual concept; it’s a daily practice. In this episode: ​Why your body holds onto stress​Why uncertainty feels so exhausting​What Scripture teaches about surrender​How to recognize when you’re carrying more than God intendedScripture ​1 Peter 5:7​Matthew 11:28–30​Psalm 46:10 Dr. Herbert Benson of Harvard Medical School spent decades studying the Relaxation Response, finding that practices such as prayer, repeating meaningful Scripture, and slow breathing can help calm the body’s stress response by lowering heart rate and blood pressure and activating the body’s natural relaxation system. His research reminds us that the God who invites us to pray also designed our bodies to respond to stillness and His presence. Learn more: Harvard Health: https://www.health.harvard.edu ​The Relaxation Response by Dr. Herbert Benson Join Me This September! Im honored to be teaching at the Beautiful Ashes Ministries Women’s Retreat on September 18–20, 2026, where I’ll be sharing practical, Christ-centered tools for nervous system regulation and whole-person healing. Learn more or register:https://www.beautifulashesministries.org/retreat/ (Beautiful Ashes) Connect with Me🌿 Website: https://www.movedbygracecounseling.com If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need this reminder today: You don’t have to carry what Christ has already invited you to release.

    Releasing Your Burdens is Not Just Mental, It’s Physical

  3. Jul 30

    5 Minute Christian Meditation: Opportunity Through Suffering

    What if the very thing you’re trying to escape is the place where God is shaping something beautiful? In this guided 5-minute Christian meditation, we’ll slow our breathing, quiet our racing minds, and reflect on the hope found in suffering. Rooted in Scripture and informed by mind-body medicine, this meditation will help you release your burdens to Christ and remember that pain is never wasted in the hands of God. Whether you’re walking through grief, anxiety, disappointment, or simply feeling weary, take a few moments to be still. Together we’ll invite God’s presence into our hearts, rest in His promises, and discover how He can bring purpose, perseverance, and hope through every season. “We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” — Romans 5:3–4 Take a deep breath. God is with you. ✨ Connect with me: 🌿 Website: https://www.movedbygracecounseling.com 🎙️ Podcast: https://www.movedbygracecounseling.com/podcast 📖 Devotional: https://amb1028.creator-betterme.com/products 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movedbygracecounseling If this meditation encouraged you, I’d be honored if you subscribed, shared it with a friend, and left a review. Your support helps more people find hope, healing, and rest in Christ.

    5 Minute Christian Meditation: Opportunity Through Suffering

  4. Jul 20

    What Sheep Teach Us About Anxiety, Attachment, and the Good Shepherd

    What do sheep, your nervous system, and Psalm 23 possibly have in common? More than you might think. In this episode, we’re exploring five fascinating facts about sheep that bring Psalm 23 to life in a fresh and meaningful way. From why sheep depend completely on their shepherd, to the purpose of anointing them with oil, to how they find safety in the shepherd’s presence, you’ll discover timeless truths that speak directly to your own relationship with Christ. We’ll also talk about how God designed our nervous systems to experience peace—not through striving or having everything under control, but by remaining close to our Good Shepherd. If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or weary, this episode is an invitation to rest in the One who restores your soul. Join Me for Restorative Yoga! If you’re in the Hattiesburg area, I’d love for you to join me for my Psalm 23 Restorative Yoga Class at March Christian Counseling. Together we’ll experience gentle movement, breathwork, Scripture, prayer, and guided reflection as we learn to rest in the care of our Good Shepherd. ✨ Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon! To register, call March Christian Counseling at (601) 602-3940. To learn more about counseling services, upcoming events, podcast episodes, and resources, visit www.movedbygracecounseling.com. “The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing.” — Psalm 23:1

    What Sheep Teach Us About Anxiety, Attachment, and the Good Shepherd

  5. Jul 15

    5 Minute Christian Meditation for Releasing Your Burdens

    Life can feel heavy. Between responsibilities, uncertainty, relationships, work, and the endless demands of daily life, it’s easy to carry burdens God never intended for us to bear alone. In this guided 5-minute Christian meditation, Dr. Anna Valentine invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and surrender your worries into the hands of a faithful God. Through gentle mindfulness, calming breathwork, Scripture-inspired reflection, and prayer, you’ll create space to release stress, quiet your mind, and reconnect with God’s presence. Whether you’re beginning your day, taking a midday pause, or seeking peace before bed, this meditation will help you remember that you do not have to carry every burden on your own. “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 Connect with Dr. Anna Valentine and explore additional Christian wellness resources: 🌿 Website: ⁠Moved by Grace Counseling 🌿 Christian wellness resources, counseling services, meditations, and workshops available through the website. #ChristianMeditation #ChristianMindfulness #PrayerMeditation #StressRelief #FaithAndWellness #MovedByGrace #NervousSystemRegulation #ChristianMentalHealth #GuidedMeditation #ReleaseYourBurdens

    5 Minute Christian Meditation for Releasing Your Burdens

  6. Jul 9

    Why Diets Fail: The Faith-Based Approach to Lasting Wellness with Micki Woodford

    How can we honor God through the way we care for our bodies? In this episode, I sit down with Christian fitness and wellness coach Micki Woodford of MASE Fitness to discuss the connection between faith, health, and whole-person wellness. We talk about stewarding our bodies as God’s temple, overcoming obstacles to healthy living, and creating sustainable habits that support our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Connect with Micki: MASE Fitness: https://masefitness.com Purchase her book: 180° You Turn: A Biblical Approach to a Healthy Lifestyle Devotional Wellness Journal https://www.westbowpress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/861838-180-you-turn Connect with Dr. Anna Valentine: https://www.movedbygracecounseling.com

    Why Diets Fail: The Faith-Based Approach to Lasting Wellness with Micki Woodford

  7. Jun 14

    The Hidden Narcissism of Technology

    In a culture obsessed with likes, followers, and documenting every moment, it's easy to make life all about us. Even meaningful reflections—like realizing there will be a "last time" you hold your child—can shift our focus from gratitude and presence to our own emotions and experiences. In this episode, we explore how social media and the internet can subtly cultivate self-centeredness, how to recognize it in ourselves, and how Scripture calls us back to humility, service, and genuine connection. Key Scriptures: Philippians 2:3-4, John 3:30 Connect with Anna: 🌿 www.theselahspace.org 🌿 www.movedbygracecounseling.com

    The Hidden Narcissism of Technology

  8. May 26

    What To Do When Your Spouse Won’t Attend Therapy

    What do you do when you’re willing to work on the relationship, but your spouse won’t attend therapy? This is one of the most painful dynamics I see in clinical work—because healing often feels stalled when one person is carrying the emotional labor alone. But while you cannot control someone else’s willingness, you can begin shifting the relational system through boundaries, emotional regulation, clearer communication, and self-awareness. One research-backed framework I often reference is Dr. John Gottman’s “Four Horsemen” of destructive communication: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling—patterns that can quietly erode connection over time. Learning to spot them is a powerful first step toward healthier dialogue. Read more here: The Gottman Institute’s Four Horsemen article If this conversation resonates with your story, I’d love to support your healing journey. ✨ Counseling + resources: Moved by Grace Counseling 🎧 Have you ever felt alone in trying to “fix” a relationship? #MovedByGraceRadio #TheRegulatedMan #RelationshipHealing #ChristianCounselor #MentalHealthMatters #MarriageCommunication #GottmanMethod #TherapyTools

    What To Do When Your Spouse Won’t Attend Therapy
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This podcast supplies nuggets of information regarding innovative and somatic approaches to mental health treatment. In just 10 minutes, you will learn about topics such as creative therapies, neuroscience and play, mind/body connection and alternative approaches to psychotherapy.

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  • Creator
    Anna Valentine
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    165
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Anna Valentine

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