Psychology of You with Dr. Crawford

Dr. Shannan Crawford
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Welcome to Psychology of You, the podcast where clinical psychology, faith, and inner healing meet to create lasting transformation from the inside out. Hosted by Dr. Shannan Crawford, psychologist, CEO of Crawford Clinics, executive coach, conference speaker, and developer of the Restoring-Self-Cohesion TM model, this podcast helps you understand why you think, feel, and react the way you do—so you can finally become the person God designed you to be. Our goal is to help you heal from the past so you can embrace your future, enjoy meaningful relationships, and fulfill your life purpose.  Each episode dives deep into the hidden layers of your inner world: the unconscious roots behind self-sabotage healing emotional triggers strengthening your identity in Christ transforming anxiety into purpose restoring creativity, confidence, and calling building emotional intelligence and healthy relationships leadership and wholeness for high performers the psychology behind spiritual growth This is the place where Scripture meets science, where trauma meets truth, and where the Holy Spirit partners with psychology to bring healing and clarity to the parts of you that have felt stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. If you’re a growth-minded Christian who loves deep insight, wants real breakthroughs, and is ready to experience emotional, spiritual, and relational freedom—this podcast is for you. You’re not just learning psychology. You’re discovering the blueprint of you. Subscribe now and begin your journey toward wholeness, purpose, and the renewed mind God promised. Follow Dr. Crawford on social @DRSHANNANCRAWFORD and visit CRAWFORDCLINICS.COM  for more resources and SUBSCRIBE to the newsletter for live event details.

  1. 11/18/2025 · VIDEO

    How do we raise boys who grow into strong, emotionally grounded, spiritually anchored men?

    Podcast with Will Cole, Mental Health Counselor at Crawford Clinics In a world sending mixed messages about masculinity, parents are facing a new challenge: How do we raise boys who grow into strong, emotionally grounded, spiritually anchored men? In this powerful episode, Will Cole, mental health counselor at Crawford Clinics specializing in healthy masculinity, breaks down the essential ingredients boys need to develop into men of courage, compassion, confidence, and character. Drawing from biblical wisdom, clinical insight, and years of counseling boys, teens, and men, Will shares: What boys need emotionally from mom and dad at each stage of development How to nurture a boy’s sensitivity without weakening his masculine strength The role of fathers (and father figures) in shaping identity, security, and calling How to help boys process emotions in healthy ways instead of shutting down Why discipline + connection creates the safest foundation for masculine maturity How to build resilience, grit, and godly confidence in a generation facing anxiety and confusion The spiritual formation boys need to hear God’s voice and walk in purpose Will also covers the dangers of shame-based parenting, overprotection, and cultural stereotypes that wound a boy’s sense of self—and shows parents how to replace them with affirmation, boundaries, strength, and grace. Whether you’re raising sons, mentoring young men, leading youth, or simply wanting to understand masculinity through a healthier lens, this episode is a hope-filled guide to helping boys become the men God designed them to be: steady, secure, wholehearted, and unshakeably rooted in identity and purpose.   masculinity, purpose, identity, Christian men, mental health, emotional healing, inner healing, faith-based counseling. Christian masculinity faith and mental health biblical manhood identity in Christ men’s mental health masculine strength restoring masculinity emotional health for men godly leadership faith-based counseling father wounds men and anxiety inner healing Christian psychology

    27 min

  2. 09/07/2025 · VIDEO

    She’s Not Just Tired: Understanding Postpartum Depression & Relationship Strain with Dr. Grace

    The baby is finally here. Everyone says this should be the happiest time of your life… But instead, you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and maybe even ashamed to admit: something’s off. In this raw and hope-filled episode of Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford, licensed psychologist Dr. Grace Spencer—one of Crawford Clinics’ trusted providers—speaks candidly about the emotional rollercoaster of postpartum depression. With deep compassion and clinical insight, Dr. Grace helps new moms and couples understand what’s really going on beneath the surface when the joy of a new baby is met with exhaustion, sadness, irritability, or even resentment. You’ll learn how the hormonal crash, sleep deprivation, identity shifts, and mounting relational stress can all serve as powerful triggers—not only for postpartum depression, but for old wounds that may resurface in unexpected ways. Dr. Grace shares practical strategies for nurturing emotional well-being, safeguarding your relationship, and making room for grace (not guilt) in this tender season. Whether you’re a new mom, a supportive partner, or someone walking with a couple in this season—this episode is an invitation to heal, reconnect, and grow together as you welcome new life. 💬 For a free consult with Dr. Grace Spencer: CrawfordClinics.com/contact 🎧 Listen now on Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford—available on all major podcast platforms.   Subscribe to Unlock U YouTube channel to watch previous episodes with Dr. Grace:   https://youtu.be/ZAKfOheghPY?si=aBYJLtqFkXyxF5C4   And if you're looking for community to help you navigate infertility and miscarriage https://www.momsinthemaking.com/

    16 min

  3. 08/31/2025 · VIDEO

    What If It’s Grief? Understanding Your Child’s Behavior Through a Different Lens

    He throws tantrums over small things. She clings, cries, or shuts down unexpectedly. You’ve tried rewards, consequences, charts—but something still doesn’t sit right. What if your child’s “behavior issues” aren’t about disobedience at all—but grief? In this heart-opening episode of Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford, we welcome Abby Thomas, a trusted mental health provider at Crawford Clinics who specializes in working with children ages 3–11, including those who are neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD). With her deep warmth and Christ-centered compassion, Abby helps parents look beneath the surface of behavior to what their child is really trying to say. Abby reveals how unprocessed grief—whether from divorce, moves, sensory overload, or changes at school—can be silently shaping your child’s emotional world. Rather than defaulting to behavior correction, this episode offers a powerful new way to connect with your child’s heart: by teaching them how to grieve well. If your child has big emotions, challenging behaviors, or struggles to express what they’re feeling—this episode will equip and encourage you to slow down, tune in, and begin healing… together. 💬 For a free consult with Abby: CrawfordClinics.com/contact 🎧 Listen now on Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford—wherever you get your podcasts.   For more content on parenting, subscribe to the Unlock U YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/dNjW2S_VuWE?si=8IKuhdz4eiAxWwIS

    20 min

  4. 08/24/2025 · VIDEO

    Hearing the Heart - helping your daughter navigate adolescence to flourish in adulthood with Gracie Showers

    She was bubbly and confident in elementary school—always quick to smile, dance in the kitchen, and ask you to tuck her in. But lately… you’ve noticed a shift. She’s quieter. Withdrawn. Glued to her phone. The sparkle in her eyes seems dimmer. And the conversations? They’ve turned into one-word answers and long silences. You wonder: Is she okay? Am I losing her? In this deeply relatable episode of Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford, meet Gracie Showers, one of Crawford Clinics’ gifted mental health providers who specializes in walking with 12–16-year-old girls as they navigate the pressures of middle and high school. With compassion, clinical skill, and a Christ-centered perspective, Gracie partners with families to raise emotionally resilient, relationally wise, and spiritually anchored daughters—girls who know their worth, set healthy boundaries, and live with intention in a culture pulling them in all the wrong directions. If you’ve ever worried your daughter is losing her way—or that the world might get to shape her more than God’s design—this episode is your invitation to hope, help, and healing. 💬 For a free consult with Gracie: CrawfordClinics.com/contact 🎧 Listen now on Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford—available wherever you get your podcasts.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel to Unlock U https://youtu.be/lXRVmCIMcUo?si=SKy_lh3QSaN19T78

    39 min

  5. 08/17/2025 · VIDEO

    Not Just a ‘Try Hard’: Breaking Free from the Pressure to Make Your 20s Perfect

    You were told your 20s are supposed to be “the best years of your life”... so why do they feel so overwhelming, disappointing, and filled with pressure to perform? In this episode of Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford, meet Claire Gaither, Crawford Clinics’ “Gen Z counselor,” who gets what it’s like to scroll through highlight reels, hustle for approval, and wonder if you’re falling behind while trying so hard to get it right. Claire opens up with the raw story of a young woman who tried to check all the boxes—perfect internship, gym routine, social life—but still felt anxious, exhausted, and unsure of who she really was. Sound familiar? If you're an emerging adult trying to be somebody, Claire shares how to slow down, listen inward, and build a life that’s not about comparison—but about calling. Learn practical tools to stop performing, start aligning with your true self, and actually enjoy the messy, meaningful journey of becoming. 💬 For a free consult with Claire, visit CrawfordClinics.com/contact   And watch her prior episode on Dating, Situationship, & Actually Finding "The One" https://youtu.be/lXRVmCIMcUo?si=DKFZkRalsmemBASa

    15 min

  6. 08/10/2025 · VIDEO

    Becoming Mama: Honoring Your Body, Emotions, and Marriage During Pregnancy with Dr. Grace

    Pregnancy isn’t just about growing a baby—it’s about becoming someone new. In this tender and truth-filled episode of Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford, licensed psychologist Dr. Grace Spencer invites you into the sacred, messy, and miraculous journey of pregnancy and early motherhood. With gentle wisdom and clinical insight, Dr. Grace helps you make sense of what’s happening in your body, your hormones, your heart, and your relationship—so you can show up with grace and compassion for yourself and your partner. From emotional waves and identity shifts to the quiet aches we don’t always say out loud, this conversation is a soft place to land and a strong place to rise from. You are not alone. You are not failing. You are becoming. 👉 To connect with Dr. Grace for a free consultation, visit CrawfordClinics.com/contact.   💛 If you’re walking through infertility or pregnancy loss, we encourage you to revisit our first conversation with Dr. Grace on navigating grief and hope through those sacred struggles. https://youtu.be/ZAKfOheghPY?si=QjVsyJbSgVHohvZB

    21 min

  7. 08/09/2025 · VIDEO

    Launched but Not Lost: Rediscovering Purpose + Friendship in the Adult Parenting Years with Kristen Gatlin Part 2

    “I walked past their empty bedroom and felt a lump rise in my throat. The silence was deafening. For the first time in years, no backpacks by the door, no late-night check-ins… just me, a quiet house, and a haunting question: Who am I now?” If you’ve ever stood in that doorway—caught between pride and grief—this episode is for you. In Part 2 of our heartfelt conversation, Dr. Shannan Crawford sits down again with Crawford Clinics' beloved therapist Kristen Gatlin to explore the emotional journey of launching kids into adulthood and rediscovering your own identity along the way. Together, they unpack how to: Find your purpose beyond parenting Let go of control without losing connection Transform your role from caretaker to trusted friend Create new rhythms of closeness with your adult children You are not alone in this transition—and this episode offers the hope, laughter, and practical tools you need to thrive in this beautiful new chapter. 🎧 watch now on Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford—available on YouTube. Want to discover your purpose and explore the next season of your life as a parent?  Schedule a free consult with Kristen at www.CrawfordClinics.com/Contact

    21 min

  8. 08/02/2025 · VIDEO

    Laughing Through the Launch: Parenting Young Adults with Kristen Gatlin Part 1

    Still Your Kid—Now Your Friend: Navigating the Shift from Parenting to Partnership. Learning to Laugh through the Launch! What happens when your child grows up—but your relationship doesn’t? In this heartwarming and insightful episode, Kristen Gatlin, one of Crawford Clinics' beloved therapists joins Dr. Shannan Crawford to unpack the emotional shift that occurs when parenting moves from authority to camaraderie. Together, they explore how to foster deep connection, mutual respect, and yes—humor—as your child steps into adulthood. Whether your son or daughter is in college, newly independent, or still navigating young adulthood, this conversation will equip you with tools to release control without losing closeness, invite authenticity without overstepping, and laugh your way through the awkward transitions. Discover how to stay emotionally available, spiritually anchored, and relationally wise as you grow alongside your grown kids. For help navigating your child's season of launching, text "Kristen" for a free parenting consult to 817-601-5540.  And if you're experiencing "Empty Nest" Kristen would love to help you explore your next chapter in the great adventure of YOUR life!  CrawfordClinics.com

    19 min
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Welcome to Psychology of You, the podcast where clinical psychology, faith, and inner healing meet to create lasting transformation from the inside out. Hosted by Dr. Shannan Crawford, psychologist, CEO of Crawford Clinics, executive coach, conference speaker, and developer of the Restoring-Self-Cohesion TM model, this podcast helps you understand why you think, feel, and react the way you do—so you can finally become the person God designed you to be. Our goal is to help you heal from the past so you can embrace your future, enjoy meaningful relationships, and fulfill your life purpose.  Each episode dives deep into the hidden layers of your inner world: the unconscious roots behind self-sabotage healing emotional triggers strengthening your identity in Christ transforming anxiety into purpose restoring creativity, confidence, and calling building emotional intelligence and healthy relationships leadership and wholeness for high performers the psychology behind spiritual growth This is the place where Scripture meets science, where trauma meets truth, and where the Holy Spirit partners with psychology to bring healing and clarity to the parts of you that have felt stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. If you’re a growth-minded Christian who loves deep insight, wants real breakthroughs, and is ready to experience emotional, spiritual, and relational freedom—this podcast is for you. You’re not just learning psychology. You’re discovering the blueprint of you. Subscribe now and begin your journey toward wholeness, purpose, and the renewed mind God promised. Follow Dr. Crawford on social @DRSHANNANCRAWFORD and visit CRAWFORDCLINICS.COM  for more resources and SUBSCRIBE to the newsletter for live event details.

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