Skills and Pills Podcast

Skills and Pills Podcast
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A podcast with Dr. Mo and Dr. Jo. A safe, empowering place for all things self-care, emotional health, and faith. We’re two passionate mental health professionals on a mission to break stigmas, provide credible psychoeducation, and encourage healing for the mind, body, and spirit—all through a Christian lens.

  1. MAR 31

    Pain Into Power: How To Build Resilience

    Pain turned into purpose produces power. There isn’t necessarily meaning in pain in and of itself—that’s not what we’re saying. But what we are saying is that when we look for meaning, when we look for purpose after we’ve experienced suffering and life’s pain, it can produce power in our lives. That power may show up as joy. It may be hope. It may be greater resilience. It could even lead to growth in compassion—empathy for others, and maybe even grace or mercy. So today, we’re going to spend some time talking about how the pain we experience can inform our future. In the last episode, we discussed how many people stop when they feel pain and pressure. Today, we’re talking about what it looks like to build resilience, to keep going, to derive meaning, and to find purpose and power in our lives. Follow Us https://linktr.ee/skillsandpillspodcast

    32 min

  2. MAR 24

    How to Reflect, Reset, and Stop Feeling Stuck

    Healing isn’t a one-time event. It’s a continual journey. Too often, we put pressure on ourselves to “arrive” at healing quickly, as if it’s something we achieve once and never revisit. But real healing is ongoing. It requires patience, intention, and a willingness to grow through every season. On this episode, we’re seeking to normalize the healing journey so that we can become the best versions of ourselves!  Part of normalizing the healing journey is committing to the practice of reflecting, retooling, and resetting. Reflection creates space—space to slow down, assess where you are, and honestly evaluate your emotions, intentions, thoughts, and behaviors. This isn’t something that happens accidentally; it’s an intentional discipline. Taking time, even in your spare moments, to check in with yourself is key to growth. In that reflection, it’s important to give yourself both grace and space. Grace to not have it all figured out, and space to process without judgment. This is where self-awareness is developed—where you begin to understand how you respond to life, not just when things are going well, but especially when they’re not. Because life comes with ebbs and flows. Unexpected moments will come. Emotions will shift. Circumstances will change. The question isn’t if these shifts will happen—it’s how you respond when they do. Healing is learning how to navigate those shifts. It’s learning how to stay grounded in the middle of uncertainty, how to respond instead of react, and how to continue showing up for yourself, even on the hard days. Follow Us https://linktr.ee/skillsandpillspodcast

    40 min

  3. MAR 17

    Lisa Marie Lovett Q&A: Dealing With Loss and Developing Compassion For Yourself

    On this special episode of Skills & Pills, we pick up a Q&A session from our time with Lisa Marie Lovett. Lisa Marie shares how she dealt with the loss of family members and how we can develop grace and compassion for ourselves. Snuggle up and enjoy this special presentation! Follow Lisa Marie Lovett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasoned_dialogue YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SeasonedDialogue Her Book: https://www.seasoneddialogue.com Follow Us https://linktr.ee/skillsandpillspodcast

    17 min

  4. MAR 10

    The Art of Offloading

    What happens when you try to carry everything on your own? In this episode of Skills & Pills, we explore the true cost of trying to manage every responsibility, burden, and expectation by yourself. Many of us believe strength means handling everything alone, but the reality is that constantly carrying more than our capacity leads to exhaustion, imbalance, and burnout. This is why we need the art of offloading. This means learning how to share burdens, release responsibilities that are optional, and bring others into the process so that life becomes more sustainable and balanced. A key part of this conversation is understanding capacity. Capacity changes depending on the season of life you are in. Your occupational self, relational self, and social self all require attention. Sometimes work demands more of you, and sometimes relationships require greater investment. Learning when and where to shift your energy is essential to maintaining balance. Here are questions you can ask yourself: What am I doing too much of?  What am I doing well?  What do I need to do more of? Strength is not about carrying everything alone. It is about knowing when to ask for help and allowing others to walk alongside you. Follow Us https://linktr.ee/skillsandpillspodcast

    34 min

  5. MAR 3

    You’re Carrying Too Much

    How do we carry all of the roles and responsibilities as a mother? As a friend? Or as a spouse? We can feel weighed down by all of the obligations while trying to grow personally at the same time.  We weren’t meant to carry these weights by ourselves. We need friends and community, and we also need to recognize what we actually have the capacity for in the season we’re in. These are the topics in our latest episode. We discuss the importance of doing an emotional check-in and how to establish anchors, whether that’s family, prayer, meditation, or other grounding practices. Troubles are temporary. Remember, there are tools and practices that can help you in the middle of a crisis. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Follow Us https://linktr.ee/skillsandpillspodcast

    31 min

  6. FEB 24

    Why Your Self-Care Isn’t Curing Your Burnout

    Are you doing all the "right" things for self-care? Taking the bubble baths, booking weekend trips, downloading the mindfulness apps… but still feeling completely overwhelmed and exhausted? If your burnout isn’t getting better, it’s not your fault. It’s because hustle culture sold us a superficial fix for a deep and systemic problem.  This is your playbook for moving beyond temporary relief. We’ll explore why so much of what we call self-care doesn't work and what true restoration actually looks like. Hustle culture has turned "self-care" into another item on our to-do list, but true self-care is about restoration, not performance. It's vital to understand the difference. Recovering from burnout requires radical self-compassion—treating yourself with the same support you would give a good friend. Your ability to set and defend boundaries is also crucial. Saying "no" to things that drain you isn't selfish; it's essential for preserving your mental health. Follow Us https://linktr.ee/skillsandpillspodcast

    25 min

  7. FEB 17

    Rejecting Hustle Culture For The Soft Life

    How do we practically move from a life of burnout driven by hustle culture to a "soft life" of intentional peace and rest? Hustle culture is built on a foundation of fear, equating relentless work with moral virtue. The soft life is the antidote, focusing on softening into the present moment and redefining success beyond output or status. In this episode, Dr. Jo and Dr. Mo dive deeply into tips on how to avoid burnout, compassion fatigue, and recognize the true cost of “hustling.” They share how it is possible to build a life of emotional, physical, and mental balance, free from overexhaustion and burnout that can result from working too hard. They discuss practical tips to help you pause, reflect, and embrace the soft life! Build boundaries, cultivate a support system, and practice the true rest that Jesus taught! Follow Us https://linktr.ee/skillsandpillspodcast

    43 min

  8. FEB 10

    Loving Yourself Fully with Lisa Marie Lovett

    What does it truly look like to love yourself fully? To understand your worth, recognize the kind of friendships you deserve, and begin the journey toward inner healing? In this episode, Dr. Jo and Dr. Mo are joined by spoken word poet, speaker, and author, Lisa Marie Lovett to dive into these poignant topics! Healing begins when we stop pretending and start telling the truth about where we are. Finding a safe, healing space often requires being stripped down to the real you. Through vulnerability and reflection, we discuss how embracing your authentic self allows you to love yourself more deeply and intentionally. This episode explores self-worth, self-awareness, and the courage it takes to see yourself clearly. Lisa Marie Lovett work explores love, grief, faith, boundaries, womanhood, and restoration, often using metaphors of gardens, seasoning, and everyday life to make deep truths feel both sacred and accessible.  She is such a powerful voice in the mental health and creative space, and we could not be more excited to share our conversation on self love, therapy, healing, and more. Follow Lisa Marie Lovett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasoned_dialogue YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SeasonedDialogue Her Book: https://www.seasoneddialogue.com Follow Us https://linktr.ee/skillsandpillspodcast

    56 min
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A podcast with Dr. Mo and Dr. Jo. A safe, empowering place for all things self-care, emotional health, and faith. We’re two passionate mental health professionals on a mission to break stigmas, provide credible psychoeducation, and encourage healing for the mind, body, and spirit—all through a Christian lens.

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  • Creator
    Skills and Pills Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Skills and Pills Podcast
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