Well Life Wednesday Podcast

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Welcome to Well Life Wednesday Podcast, the mental health and wellness podcast designed to help you live a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. Each week, hosts bring you real conversations, expert insights, and practical tools to support your emotional well-being, personal growth, and everyday self-care. Through interviews with professionals, thought leaders, and everyday people with powerful stories, this podcast creates a safe space for inspiration, healing, and empowerment. Tune in weekly on Spotify for conversations that help you grow, heal, and thrive.

  1. 23h ago

    Shame, Relapse & Restarting

    Relapse can bring more than disappointment—it can bring shame, guilt,isolation, fear, and the belief that all progress has been lost. But asetback does not have to become the end of your recovery story. In this episode of Well Life Wednesday, Host Iris Hooper,Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, explores the complicatedrelationship between shame, relapse, and restarting. We’ll discuss how shame can keep people stuck, why isolation can makerecovery more difficult, and how accountability, support, self-awareness, andhealthy coping skills can help someone take the next step forward.  In this episode, we discuss: The difference between guilt and shame How shame can interfere with recovery Recognizing warning signs and relapsetriggers Breaking the cycle of isolation andcontinued substance use Reconnecting with treatment and recoverysupports Practicing accountability withoutdestroying your self-worth Rebuilding trust through consistency Learning from setbacks instead ofstaying stuck in them Giving yourself permission to restart Remembering that restarting does notmean starting from zero Whether you are in recovery, supporting someone in recovery, working inthe behavioral health field, or simply trying to understand addiction morecompassionately, this conversation is for you.  Question for the comments:What is one thing that can help someone move forward after a setback? WATCH & SUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@H3CPLLC 👍 LIKE this episode💬 COMMENT and join the conversation🔔 SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss upcoming episodes📲 SHARE this episode with someone who may benefit from it 🎧 Well Life Wednesday Podcast is available on all major streaming platforms. ⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER The Well Life Wednesday Podcast is provided for educational andinformational purposes only. The information discussed during this programis not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any mental health,substance use, or medical condition. This podcast is not a substitute for therapy, counseling, substanceuse treatment, psychiatric care, medical care, or other services provided by aqualified healthcare professional. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client,counselor-client, or other professional treatment relationship with the host,guests, H3Consulting, PLLC, or anyone affiliated with the program. If you are experiencing mental health, substance use, or emotionalconcerns, please consider contacting a qualified healthcare or behavioralhealth professional for individualized assessment and treatment. CRISIS SUPPORT If you or someone you know is experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotionaldistress in the United States or its territories, contact the 988 Suicide& Crisis Lifeline: 📞 Call: 988📱 Text: 988💻 Chat: https://988lifeline.org/chat/ If there is an immediate threat to life or safety, contact your localemergency services or go to the nearest emergency department. Remember: A relapse or setback does not erase everything you have learned.Recovery can begin again with one honest decision, one phone call, oneconnection, and one step forward. Subscribe • Like • Comment • Share📺 www.youtube.com/@H3CPLLC #WellLifeWednesday #ShameRelapseAndRestarting #AddictionRecovery#RecoveryIsPossible #RelapsePrevention #SubstanceUseRecovery#MentalHealthMatters #AddictionAwareness #RecoverySupport #HealingJourney#StartAgain #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthPodcast #RecoveryPodcast #H3Consulting

  2. Aug 12

    What Recovery Really Looks Like

    Recovery is not always a straight line—and it does nothave to look perfect to be meaningful. In Season 2, Episode 28 of the Well Life WednesdayPodcast, hosts Cristy Hooper, LCMHCS, and Iris Hooper, LCAS-A, discuss WhatRecovery Really Looks Like. During this episode, Cristy and Iris explore: Why recovery is a process rather than a final destinationHow healing can include both progress and difficult daysWhy setbacks do not have to become permanent surrendersThe importance of accountability without shameHow small decisions can represent major growth Why support systems, structure,boundaries, and coping skills matterHow recovery can help you reclaim your identity and rebuild your life Recovery may look like attending therapy, taking yourmedication, setting a boundary, reaching out instead of isolating, returning totreatment, or simply making the next healthy decision. Your difficult day does not erase your progress, andneeding additional help does not make you weak. Join the conversation in the comments: What has recovery taught you? Subscribe to the H3CPLLC YouTube channel for moreconversations about mental health, emotional wellness, faith, healing,addiction recovery, and healthy living. Subscribe: www.youtube.com/@H3CPLLC Please remember to: ✓ Like this episode✓ Share it with someone who may need encouragement✓ Leave a comment✓ Turn on your notifications Hosted by:Cristy Hooper, LCMHCSIris Hooper, LCAS-A Disclaimer: This podcast is provided foreducational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute forindividualized mental health, medical, or substance use treatment. #WellLifeWednesday #MentalHealthRecovery#AddictionRecovery #HealingJourney #RecoveryIsPossible #MentalHealthAwareness#EmotionalWellness #TraumaRecovery #TherapyWorks #H3CPLLC

  3. Aug 5

    When Recovery Feels Hard Again

    Recovery can feel encouraging and empowering—until anold trigger returns, stress becomes overwhelming, cravings increase, or mentalhealth symptoms begin to intensify again. In Season 2, Episode 27 of the Well Life WednesdayPodcast, hosts Cristy Hooper, LCMHCS, and Iris Hooper, LCAS-A, discuss whatto do when recovery feels hard again. This episode explores: Why recovery is not always a straightline Common reasons symptoms and cravingsmay return How to recognize early warning signs The difference between a difficultday and giving up Practical steps for reconnecting withsupport How to respond to setbacks withoutbecoming trapped in shame The importance of boundaries,accountability, therapy, and community How faith and professional mentalhealth care can coexist Ways to support a loved one who isstruggling again A difficult season does not erase your progress. Youare not beginning again without experience—you are beginning again with greaterawareness, knowledge, and tools. Subscribe to the H3CPLLC YouTube channel for moreconversations about mental health, emotional wellness, faith, addictionrecovery, relationships, and healthy living. Subscribe: www.youtube.com/@H3CPLLC Please like, share, and comment. Tell us onehealthy step you are choosing this week. Thispodcast is intended for general educational purposes and is not a substitutefor individualized mental health, medical, substance use, or emergency care. Ifyou are experiencing an immediate crisis or feel unable to remain safe, contactemergency services or an appropriate crisis resource in your area. YouTube:@H3CPLLCPodcast: Well Life WednesdayHosts: Cristy Hooper, LCMHCS, and Iris Hooper, LCAS-A #WellLifeWednesday#MentalHealthRecovery #AddictionRecovery #RecoveryJourney#MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #RelapsePrevention #EmotionalWellness#FaithAndMentalHealth #TherapyWorks #YouCanBeginAgain #H3CPLLC Important NoticeConnect With Us

  4. Jul 29

    “Faith and Therapy: Why They Can Coexist.”

    Faith and therapy do not have to compete—they can work together as partof a healthy, balanced healing journey. In Season 2, Episode 26 of the Well Life Wednesday Podcast, hosts CristyHooper, LCMHCS, and Iris Hooper, LCAS-A, discuss “Faith andTherapy: Why They Can Coexist.” Many people have been taught that seeking therapy means they do not trustGod, have enough faith, or pray enough. These beliefs can create shame andprevent people from receiving the professional support they need. In thisepisode, Cristy and Iris challenge that stigma and explain how spiritualsupport and mental health treatment can complement one another. In this conversation, we discuss: What therapy is and how it supports emotional wellness How prayer, Scripture, worship, and community can strengthen recovery Why coping skills do not replace faith The relationship between faith, therapy, and prescribed medication How therapy can support people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief,trauma, or addiction How to find a therapist who respects your spiritual beliefs Ways churches can reduce mental health stigma and support professionalcare You can pray and make a therapy appointment. You can trust God and learn new coping skills. You can believe in healing and participate in treatment. You can receive pastoral guidance and professional mental health support. Join the conversation in the comments: How has faith supported youremotional wellness, and what value do you believe therapy can provide? Please SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel, LIKE this episode,SHARE it with someone who needs encouragement, and COMMENT below. Watch and subscribe:www.youtube.com/@H3CPLLC Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposesonly. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment,diagnosis, medical care, or crisis services. Speak with a qualified healthcareprofessional regarding your individual needs. #WellLifeWednesday #FaithAndTherapy #MentalHealthAndFaith#ChristianMentalHealth #TherapyIsOkay #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalHealing#FaithBasedWellness #MentalHealthRecovery #EndTheStigma #H3CPLLC

  5. Jul 22

    Church Hurt and Mental Health Recovery

    Have you ever been hurt by the very place where youexpected to find safety, acceptance, and spiritual support? In Season 2, Episode 25 of the Well LifeWednesday Podcast, hosts Cristy Hooper, LCMHCS, and IrisHooper, LCAS-A, have an honest and compassionate conversation about ChurchHurt and Mental Health Recovery. Church hurt can result from rejection, gossip, spiritualmanipulation, breaches of confidentiality, harsh judgment, leadership failures,public embarrassment, or having emotional and mental health concerns dismissed.These experiences can affect a person’s self-worth, relationships, spirituallife, and ability to trust a faith community again. In this episode, Cristy and Iris discuss: • What church hurt is and how it can happen • The difference between healthy correction and harmful treatment • How church hurt can contribute to anxiety, depression, grief, shame, andisolation • Spiritual bypassing and the harm caused by dismissing mental health concerns • Separating the actions of people from the character of God • Forgiveness, reconciliation, accountability, and boundaries • Practical steps for rebuilding trust and supporting mental health recovery • Ways churches and ministry leaders can create emotionally safer environments You can love God and still acknowledge that people hurtyou. You can forgive and still establish boundaries. You can pray and attend therapy. You can protect your mental health without abandoningyour faith. Join the conversation by sharing in the comments: Whatqualities make a church emotionally and spiritually safe? Please LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBEto our YouTube channel, H3CPLLC, for more conversations aboutfaith, mental health, relationships, recovery, and emotional wellness. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@H3CPLLC Disclaimer: This podcast is intendedfor educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute forprofessional mental health treatment, diagnosis, or medical advice. Pleasecontact a licensed professional or emergency service if you are experiencing amental health crisis. #WellLifeWednesday #ChurchHurt #MentalHealthRecovery #FaithAndMentalHealth#ChurchTrauma #SpiritualAbuse #EmotionalHealing #HealthyBoundaries#ChristianMentalHealth #TherapyAndFaith #MentalHealthAwareness #H3CPLLC

  6. Jul 15

    Waiting on God Without Losing Your Mental Health

    What do you do when you have prayed, prepared, trusted, andwaited—but nothing seems to be changing? In Season 2, Episode 24 of the Well Life WednesdayPodcast, hosts Cristy Hooper, LCMHCS, and Iris Hooper, LCAS-A,discuss the emotional and mental impact of waiting on God. Waiting can bring anxiety, sadness, frustration,disappointment, comparison, and spiritual doubt. Experiencing these emotionsdoes not mean that you have lost your faith. It means that you are human. In this episode, Cristy and Iris discuss: • How waiting can affect your mental and emotional health• The difference between actively waiting and remaining stuck• How comparison makes waiting more difficult• Why faith and professional mental health support can work together• Practical ways to protect your peace while waiting• How to separate facts from fear-based thoughts• The importance of boundaries, structure, support, and healthy coping skills• How to continue living while trusting God with the outcome You can trust God while being honest about your emotions.You can pray and attend therapy. You can have faith and still ask for help. Youdo not have to abandon yourself while waiting for your circumstances to change. Reflection Question:What is one thing you can do to protect your mental health while you wait? Share your response in the comments. Your words mayencourage someone else who is walking through a similar season. Please LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to theH3Consulting, PLLC YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@H3CPLLC Turn on your notifications so you do not miss futureepisodes of the Well Life Wednesday Podcast. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educationaland inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mentalhealth treatment, substance use treatment, medical care, diagnosis, or crisisservices. #WellLifeWednesday #WaitingOnGod #MentalHealthAndFaith#FaithAndMentalHealth #TrustGod #MentalHealthMatters #EmotionalWellness#ChristianMentalHealth #TherapyAndFaith #ProtectYourPeace #H3ConsultingPLLC#Podcast

  7. Jul 8

    Boundaries in Ministry: Serving Without Self-Sacrifice

    This week on Well Life Wednesday, hosts Cristy Hooper, MS, LCMHCS andIris Hooper, MS, LCAS-A are joined by special guest Bishop Gregory Norwood,Pastor of True Worship Christian Center in Charlotte and author of TheShepherd, The Levite, and The Minstrel: Three Paths, One Purpose. Together, they explore the important conversation surrounding ministry,mental health, burnout, emotional exhaustion, and the importance of healthyboundaries while serving others. Many pastors, worship leaders, ministry workers, caregivers, and churchleaders silently struggle with the pressure to constantly pour into otherswhile neglecting themselves. In this episode, we discuss:✨ Biblical boundaries✨ Burnout in ministry✨ Compassion fatigue✨ Emotional wellness for leaders✨ Rest without guilt✨ Serving from wholeness instead of survival✨ Practical ways to protect your peace while fulfilling your purpose This episode is for anyone who has ever felt emotionally drained whiletrying to meet the needs of everyone around them. 🕊️ Remember: God never called you todestroy yourself while serving others. 📖 Special Feature:Bishop Gregory Norwood shares insight from his book:The Shepherd, The Levite, and The Minstrel: Three Paths, One Purpose. 🎧 Listen on: YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio 📌 Subscribe, Like, Comment & Share! #WellLifeWednesday #MentalHealthInTheChurch #ChurchBurnout#MinistryBoundaries #ChristianMentalHealth #SelfCare #FaithAndHealing#PastoralCare #BoundariesMatter #HealingJourney #EmotionalWellness#ChurchLeadership #BurnoutRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness 🚨 Crisis Resources:If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or experiencing a mentalhealth crisis, please reach out for support. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline📞 Call or Text 988🌐 https://988lifeline.org Crisis Text Line📱 Text HOME to 741741🌐 https://www.crisistextline.org

  8. Jul 1

    Spiritual Bypassing vs. Emotional Healing

    In this episode of Well Life Wednesday, Cristy, LCMHCS and Iris, LCAS-A discuss the difference between spiritual bypassing and true emotional healing. This conversation explores: Spiritual bypassing and emotional avoidanceMental health in faith communitiesEmotional suppression and traumaPrayer, therapy, and healingFaith and emotional honestyToxic positivity in spiritual spacesHealthy emotional processingThis episode encourages listeners to pursue both spiritual growth and emotional wellness without shame. Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@H3CPLLCListen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio. 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988https://988lifeline.org Crisis Text LineText HOME to 741741https://www.crisistextline.org SAMHSA National Helpline1-800-662-HELP (4357)https://www.samhsa.gov CRISIS RESOURCES

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Welcome to Well Life Wednesday Podcast, the mental health and wellness podcast designed to help you live a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. Each week, hosts bring you real conversations, expert insights, and practical tools to support your emotional well-being, personal growth, and everyday self-care. Through interviews with professionals, thought leaders, and everyday people with powerful stories, this podcast creates a safe space for inspiration, healing, and empowerment. Tune in weekly on Spotify for conversations that help you grow, heal, and thrive.

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  • Creator
    H3consulting, PLLC
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    57
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    Explicit
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