The Created Mind

Ashley Hageman, LPC
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Exploring psychology, theology, Christian mental health, and culture. Hosted by Ashley Hageman, LPC, therapist and adjunct professor of psychology. Intellectual while still practical, the goal at The Created Mind is to fuel reformation in psychology by recovering a theological grounding for the study of the mind. The podcast covers topics such as the philosophy of psychology, critical analysis of psychological theories, worldview comparison applied to therapy and culture, and clinical perspectives oriented toward a kingdom focus rooted in a biblical worldview. Counselors/therapists, pastors, academics and therapy clients have all found this podcast to be a thoughtful, heartfelt, clear-sighted guide to discerning the claims in psychology from a Christian worldview. thecreatedmind.substack.com

  1. Aug 5

    Doubt, Disease and Discernment: A Christian Worldview on Healing the Whole Person with Dr. Tanya Paynter

    Dr. Tanya Paynter, naturopathic doctor and apologist, explores the role doubt can play in physical and mental health. Her own crisis of faith and chronic illnesses illustrate the intricate relationship between body, mind and soul. She wrestles with the tension often felt between faith and science, between eastern worldviews and western holistic practices, and between the medical establishment and snake oil treatments. Her unique expertise in both medicine and apologetics gives her an insightful angle on discerning health claims with spiritual significance. Dr. Tanya Paynter’s Podcast, The Christian Clinician https://www.psalmmedical.com/podcast Join the conversation on Substack: https://substack.com/@ashleyhageman My private practice (Michigan only): https://www.solaceprofessionalcounseling.com/home Music by Douglas Hageman https://doughageman.bandcamp.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecreatedmind.substack.com

    Doubt, Disease and Discernment: A Christian Worldview on Healing the Whole Person with Dr. Tanya Paynter

  2. Jun 30

    You Can't Reparent Yourself: A Christian Therapist on Healing Attachment Wounds

    As a millennial parent, my reels are inundated with clips giving suggestions on how to heal one’s attachment wounds while also learning to parent one’s own children. It is easy to critique the limited sound-bites that often serve to infantilize the person and exacerbate bitterness and hurt but in this episode, I dive into the actual theory underlying the concept of reparenting. I offer a fair-minded critique based on theology and clinical experience followed by the story of my own grandparents: two people from deeply broken homes who chose a radically different sort of healing leaving a radically different legacy for their children. ____ Join the conversation on Substack: https://substack.com/@ashleyhageman My private practice (Michigan only): https://www.solaceprofessionalcounseling.com/home Music by Douglas Hageman https://doughageman.bandcamp.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecreatedmind.substack.com

    You Can't Reparent Yourself: A Christian Therapist on Healing Attachment Wounds

  3. May 27

    Body, Mind & Soul: A Christian Evaluation of Somatic Therapy- Theory Critique and Practical Discernment

    Somatic therapy has grown rapidly in popularity for the treatment of trauma and other mental health conditions. However many Christians are suspicious of this form of therapy. Is it Eastern spiritualism wrapped up in therapeutic language? On the other hand, many Christians see the powerful effects of this therapy are tempted to accept its underlying explanations without careful examination. In this second of two episodes, I dive into modern theories of somatic psychology and affirm what they get right and what must be rejected through the lens of science submitted to theology. I then provide practical steps that clinicians and non-clinicians alike can take to evaluate somatic psychology on their own. Theories covered include: Peter Levine, Bessel van der Kolk and Polyvagal Theory. ____ Summer Book Club: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DDNAqji9y/ Speed shooting trained automaticity: https://www.forcescience.com/2022/02/firearms-training-for-real-world-assaults/ Critique of Polyvagal theory’s claims concerning the dorsal and ventral vagus nerves: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301051123001060 Scientific refutation of “The Body Keeps the Score”: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/systems-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnsys.2026.1812957/full Join the conversation on Substack: https://substack.com/@ashleyhageman My private practice (Michigan only): https://www.solaceprofessionalcounseling.com/home Music by Douglas Hageman https://doughageman.bandcamp.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecreatedmind.substack.com

    Body, Mind & Soul: A Christian Evaluation of Somatic Therapy- Theory Critique and Practical Discernment

  4. May 7

    Body, Mind & Soul: A Christian Evaluation of Somatic Therapy- Theology, Science & History

    Somatic therapy has grown rapidly in popularity for the treatment of trauma and other mental health conditions. However many Christians are suspicious of this form of therapy. Is it Eastern spiritualism wrapped up in therapeutic language? On the other hand, many Christians see the powerful effects this therapy are tempted to accept its underlying explanations without careful examination. In this first of two episodes, I lay a theological foundation for evaluating the claims of somatic therapy, discuss the well established science behind the body/brain connection, and outline the history of where this therapy really came from. Part two will explore modern forms of somatic therapy and share practical steps to evaluating truth claims in this field. ____ Join the conversation on Substack: https://substack.com/@ashleyhageman My private practice (Michigan only): https://www.solaceprofessionalcounseling.com/home Music by Douglas Hageman https://doughageman.bandcamp.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecreatedmind.substack.com

    Body, Mind & Soul: A Christian Evaluation of Somatic Therapy- Theology, Science & History

  5. Apr 20

    Body, Mind, Soul: The Essential Failures of Reductive Mental Health Treatment

    A body-only, mind-only or spirit-only approach to mental health treatment leads each to an essential failure to effectively promote healing. In this episode, I discuss heritability studies, the limits of psychopharmacology, the insufficiency of purely cognitive approaches, and the unbiblical shame of over-spiritualization. I argue that we need to understand mental illness as a condition with multi-layered explanations requiring a multi-layered treatment for ourselves, our clients and those we love. All of this is modeled in God’s response to Elijah’s suicidal episode in the wilderness: God gives rest and food, corrects his thinking and reveals the spiritual reality of his presence. If you are facing a mental illness yourself, supporting a loved one or treating a client, this conceptual model offers a comprehensive approach to the person. A vision of wholeness rather than convenient reductionism. Schizophrenia Heritability Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14662550/ Depression Medication Efficacy Study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/5548444_Kirsch_I_Deacon_BJ_Huedo-Medina_TB_Scoboria_A_Moore_TJ_Johnson_BT_Initial_severity_and_antidepressant_benefits_a_meta-analysis_of_data_submitted_to_the_Food_and_Drug_Administration_PLoS_Med_5_260-268 Depression Remission Study: https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4733-stard-reanalysis-causes-new-debate-over-antidepressant-efficacy#:~:text=Study%20type%3A%20Reanalysis%20of%20an,(STAR*D)%20study Chemical imbalance theory busted: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0 Antipsychotic Meds Shrinking Brain Study: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/antipsychotics-and-shrinking-brain Efficacy of Antipsychotics: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41784458/#:~:text=SG%20LAI%20users%20showed%20reductions,015)%20days Vocational outcomes of antipsychotic users: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/396179149_Protocol_for_-_Association_of_antipsychotic_medication_usage_and_employment_outcomes_in_patients_with_schizophrenia_spectrum_disorders_A_Danish_register-based_study Vitamin D Deficiency Rates: https://faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1096/fasebj.26.1_supplement.1008.1 Conversion disorder Case Study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9564367/ Misattribution of Arousal Study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232519630_Passionate_love_and_the_misattribution_of_arousal Theological Anthropology Applications for Sexual/Physical Abuse Victims and Solace Professional Counseling: https://www.solaceprofessionalcounseling.com/ Understanding Psychology from a Christian Perspective E-Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/psychology-and-christianity/?referralCode=19B7AF26377BF0C154AD Music by Douglas Hageman https://doughageman.bandcamp.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecreatedmind.substack.com

    Body, Mind, Soul: The Essential Failures of Reductive Mental Health Treatment

  6. Apr 2

    Body, Mind & Soul: A Christian Critique of Psychological Theories of Human Nature

    How does the body, mind and soul relate to each other? Do we even have a mind or a soul? Why does it matter? Psychology throughout its short history has had numerous conceptions of what makes up a human. But none of them tell the whole story. In this episode I propose: * The human is an inseparable, united whole. * We can still speak practically about different aspects of human nature while holding tight to this unity. * The Eternal Soul needs to be CENTRAL to our understanding of humanity. * Our hope of a radically remade body, mind and soul drives healing in this life. If you are a clinician, pastor or just a person who cares for other people, these ideas matter to how you can effectively understand and encourage those you are tasked to care for.___ Fritz Perls in the Gloria tapes: My previous episode on the theology of the composition of man: Solace Professional Counseling: https://www.solaceprofessionalcounseling.com/ Understanding Psychology from a Christian Perspective E-Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/psychology-and-christianity/?referralCode=19B7AF26377BF0C154AD Music by Douglas Hageman https://doughageman.bandcamp.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecreatedmind.substack.com

  7. Feb 9

    Our Empathy is Coveted Ground: Staying Tender and Resilient in the Culture Wars

    Our empathy is coveted ground in the culture wars. Who we care about is being monetized and weaponized. We are bombarded with heartbreaking story after story. How can we stay tender yet resilient in the midst of the carnage? In this episode I discuss the nature of empathy (is it toxic? is it sinful?) but also practical tools for maintaining peace and care in a broken world. ____ Understanding Psychology from a Christian Perspective E-Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/psychology-and-christianity/?referralCode=19B7AF26377BF0C154AD Music by Douglas Hageman https://doughageman.bandcamp.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecreatedmind.substack.com

    Our Empathy is Coveted Ground: Staying Tender and Resilient in the Culture Wars

  8. Jan 24

    Worldview Comparisons on Suffering: Learning to Kiss the Wave

    In this episode, I compare Marxist, Humanist and Reformed worldviews in their conceptualizations of the nature of suffering, causes of suffering and solution to suffering. However ultimately, the aim of this episode is to inspire an informed hope, strength and even joy in the midst of hardship. Understanding Psychology from a Christian Perspective E-Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/psychology-and-christianity/?referralCode=19B7AF26377BF0C154AD Music by Douglas Hageman https://doughageman.bandcamp.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecreatedmind.substack.com

    Worldview Comparisons on Suffering: Learning to Kiss the Wave
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Exploring psychology, theology, Christian mental health, and culture. Hosted by Ashley Hageman, LPC, therapist and adjunct professor of psychology. Intellectual while still practical, the goal at The Created Mind is to fuel reformation in psychology by recovering a theological grounding for the study of the mind. The podcast covers topics such as the philosophy of psychology, critical analysis of psychological theories, worldview comparison applied to therapy and culture, and clinical perspectives oriented toward a kingdom focus rooted in a biblical worldview. Counselors/therapists, pastors, academics and therapy clients have all found this podcast to be a thoughtful, heartfelt, clear-sighted guide to discerning the claims in psychology from a Christian worldview. thecreatedmind.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Ashley Hageman, LPC
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ashley Hageman
  • Show Website
    The Created Mind