Mind, Money and Medicine

Dr. Favour
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Mind, Money & Medicine is a podcast about figuring life out mentally, financially, and physically. We talk about personal growth, health and wellness, career struggles and wins, and the messy side of relationships we don’t always say out loud. No perfection here, just real conversations, lessons, and things you can actually use in your daily life. If you’re trying to get your mind right, build your career, understand your body better, and make better choices in love and life, you’ll feel at home here.

  1. 6h ago

    Why the Wrong Person Feels So Right: Love, Patterns & Choosing Better with Jena Jake

    Why do smart, successful women keep finding themselves attracted to the wrong people? In this episode of Mind, Money & Medicine, Favour sits down with Jena Jake, therapist-trained Compatibility Strategist and creator of the Love Smarter framework, for a candid conversation about attraction, relationship patterns, boundaries, and self-trust. Jena challenges the idea that finding the right partner is simply about chemistry or luck. She explains why the wrong person can feel so right when they trigger something familiar, why we sometimes ignore obvious red flags, and how our past experiences can influence who we choose. We explore Compatibility Over Chemistry, what personality science can reveal about relationship fit, how to stop auditioning for someone’s love and become the chooser instead, and how to set boundaries without guilt—especially when you’ve spent years putting everyone else’s needs before your own. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I keep choosing the wrong person?”, “How do I know if someone is actually right for me?”, or “Am I asking for too much?”, this conversation will make you think differently about love. Because as Jena puts it: Love isn’t luck. It’s alignment. Connect with Jena Jake 🌐 Website: Jena Jake’s Website⁠
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  2. 12h ago

    Beautifully Dysfunctional: Addiction, Loss, Mental Health & Finding Your Way Back with Troy

    Some people survive a hard season. Troy Haslinger survived a chain reaction - addiction, grief, bipolar mania, job loss, divorce, near-death experiences, and the kind of public humiliation that can break a person. In this raw conversation, host of Mind, Money & Medicine, Favour sits down with Troy Haslinger to unpack the moment everything changed and how he rebuilt a life rooted in honesty, recovery, and purpose. Troy is a TEDx speaker, medical sales professional, author of Beautifully Dysfunctional, and ultra-marathon runner who spent years hiding pain behind achievement. When his sister Holly was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer on the same day his career imploded, he was forced to face a reality he had spent a lifetime outrunning. What followed was denial, alcoholism, therapy, rehab, and eventually the decision to tell the unfiltered truth in a memoir he spent 14 years afraid to publish. You'll hear Troy break down: - How a single day in 2011 altered his identity, family life, and career - Why untreated grief and trauma can show up as addiction and mania - What finally pushed him to admit he was an alcoholic - The role therapy, medication, and rehab played in his recovery - Why he started a charity in his sister's honor and what losing it taught him - How running 65 miles became part of his healing and faith journey - Why vulnerability, not perfection, became the turning point Favour and Troy also go deep on mental health stigma, the pressure men feel to stay silent, and the difference between struggling and simply refusing to ask for help. Troy's story is a reminder that pain does not disqualify you - and that the chapters you are most ashamed of may be the ones that help someone else finally feel seen. This episode is essential listening if you or someone you love is carrying shame, grief, addiction, or mental health struggles in silence. Troy leaves listeners with one clear message: you are not alone, and your story is not over yet. This episode is a reminder that sometimes the most broken chapters of our lives can become the ones that teach us how to keep going. Learn more about Troy and his story:Troy Haslinger’s Website⁠ He is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/1EpXQgfSzV/?mibextid=wwXIfr

  3. 1d ago

    How Survival Mode Quietly Becomes Your Default Life Setting with Paul Padgett

    What if the reason you feel stuck is not failure, but survival mode? Paul Padgett reveals why so many people - even successful ones - are still running on old patterns, and how to start designing a life that actually works. Dr. Favour sits down with Paul, President and CEO of Blueprint to Success, for a practical conversation about breaking free from the beliefs, pressures, and decisions that quietly keep people overwhelmed, unfulfilled, and repeating the same year over and over. Paul shares how his unusual background in disaster relief, search and rescue, and transformation work shaped a system built for real-world change, not motivational hype. You'll discover: - Why survival mode can look like busyness, overthinking, avoidance, or emotional shutdown - The four-layer method Paul uses to reveal, rebuild, execute, and reinforce change - How hidden inner-child patterns and subconscious beliefs keep people stuck - Why so many people feel successful on paper but still feel empty inside - How daily, measurable micro-actions create lasting transformation Paul also explains why quick-fix seminars and generic self-help often fail, and why personalized, evidence-based change matters more than ever. If you have ever felt like you are doing everything right but still not moving forward, this episode gives you a clearer way out. This conversation is especially powerful for anyone tired of repeating the same patterns in relationships, work, health, or purpose. It is a reminder that you are not broken - and that thriving is something you can build on purpose, one decision at a time. Perfect for anyone ready to stop reacting to life and start designing it with intention. Connect with Paul via https://www.blueprintstosuccess.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachpaulpadgett/

  4. 1d ago

    The Emotional Lives of Men: Raising Boys, Building Connection & Healing Relationships

    Why do so many men struggle to express their emotions, build intimacy, or communicate what they’re really feeling? In this episode of Mind, Money & Medicine, Favour sits down with Gloria Vanderhorst, a psychologist with 50 years of experience working with children, adults, couples, and families, to explore the emotional development of men and boys and how cultural expectations can leave males disconnected from their emotions. Gloria shares what she has learned from decades of working with boys and men, including why emotional patterns formed in childhood can follow us into adulthood and affect our marriages, families, and relationships. We also explore the role fathers play in raising emotionally healthy sons, why connection is essential to our wellbeing, and how understanding our personal history can help us change the way we relate to others. From raising boys to navigating marriage and learning to understand ourselves more deeply, this conversation offers practical insight into emotional growth, mental health, relationships, and becoming more connected to ourselves and the people we love. Gloria is also the author of the New York Times bestselling journal book Read, Reflect, Respond: The 3 R’s of Growth and Change. Read Gloria’s weekly essays and explore more of her work:
Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst’s Website⁠ Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloria-vanderhorst-ph-d-730826b/

  5. 2d ago

    Why Being Single Can Be Better Than Settling For The Wrong Person with Debbie Engle

    Walking away from the wrong relationship can feel like failure, especially when everyone around you says to settle. Debbie Engle shares why she said no to three broken engagements, how she learned to trust peace over pressure, and what it really takes to stop fear of being alone from making your decisions. Debbie's story is raw, honest, and surprisingly hopeful. As a three-time award-winning author, educational therapist, stepmom, and woman who has lived through heartbreak, she opens up about the moments she knew a relationship was not God's best for her - even when it looked good on paper, even when love was real, and even when the countdown to the wedding was already on. You'll discover: - How to tell the difference between fear and a true lack of peace - Why chemistry, money, and appearances are not enough to build a lasting marriage - The non-negotiables Debbie says matter most in a relationship - How faith, character, friendship, and mutual respect shape a healthy partnership - Why serving others can be one of the fastest ways to heal loneliness Debbie also shares the painful aftermath of calling off engagements, the cultural pressure to "just get married," and the surprising lessons she learned from dating, long-distance relationships, and waiting for a spouse who matched her values. Her perspective is especially powerful if you've ever wondered whether you're being too picky, too cautious, or too afraid to walk away. This conversation goes deeper than dating advice. It's about identity, purpose, and learning that your worth is not defined by your relationship status, your career, or what other people think. If you're in a season of waiting, healing, or standing at a crossroads, this episode offers the clarity and courage to trust your journey. Perfect for anyone questioning a relationship, recovering from heartbreak, or trying to make a wise decision without compromising peace. Guest Credibility: Debbie Engle is a three-time award-winning author and educational therapist who works with children with learning disabilities. She is the author of *I Am The Real Runaway Bride* and shares her story to encourage singles who are waiting, healing, and hoping for God's best. Connect with her via https://www.debbieengle.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-getty-engle-1896bb8/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/debbie.gettyengle

  6. 2d ago

    Why Shame Makes You Believe You Are The Problem with Carolyn Sherrow

    What if your trauma has been speaking louder than your identity for years? On this episode of Mind, Money and Medicine, Carolyn Sherrow, an author, speaker, survivor, and former physician assistant with 23 years in medicine, shares the hard-won path from panic, dissociation, and shame to healing, forgiveness, and a steadier dependence on God. If you have ever felt like your memory has holes, your body is carrying pain your mind cannot explain, or your past has quietly rewritten how you see yourself, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Carolyn opens up about the 1999 attacks that led to her diagnosis, the long road through counseling, and the moment she realized her story would not get the final word. You'll discover: - how dissociation can show up as a spectrum, from harmless "mind vacation" to deeper fragmentation - why "Swiss cheese memory," unexplainable pain, and sudden emotional shifts can be clues worth noticing - how repeated trauma distorts identity by turning "I did something wrong" into "I am something wrong" - why forgiveness is not "forgive and forget," and how Carolyn uses a courtroom framework to release vengeance without denying harm - what healthy dependence on God looks like after betrayal, anger, and years of rebuilding trust Carolyn also draws on both clinical experience and spiritual insight, explaining why trauma is not just a medical issue and why true healing often requires more than analysis alone. Her perspective is especially powerful for listeners who have tried to reason their way through pain and found that the deepest wounds live elsewhere. This episode matters because trauma does not just hurt - it can shape self-worth, relationships, and the way you approach God, other people, and your own future. Carolyn's story offers a different possibility: that healing can be real, identity can be restored, and your past does not have to define what comes next. Essential listening if you are walking through trauma, supporting someone who is, or looking for a hopeful, honest conversation about faith, healing, and wholeness. Featured guest: Carolyn Sherrow is an author, speaker, survivor, and former physician assistant who spent 23 years in medicine before dedicating herself to writing and ministry through Chords of Grace. She brings a rare blend of clinical perspective, personal testimony, and faith-centered insight to the conversation. Connect with Carolyn via https://cordsofgrace.com/ Carolyn is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cfsherrow

  7. 3d ago

    Why Your Dreams Might Know What Your Conscious Mind Misses with Ara Trembly

    Dreams can reveal what your conscious mind misses - and therapeutic hypnosis is far more practical, and far less mystical, than Hollywood ever showed you. Psychotherapist and board-certified hypnotherapist Ara Trembly explains how unconscious patterns shape your behavior, why emotionally charged dreams matter, and how to tell the difference between a meaningful dream and ordinary mental clutter. Host Dr. Favour and Ara Trembly unpack the connection between psychology and faith, including the idea that the God of your conscious life is also the God of your unconscious life. Ara shares why he believes dreams deserve serious attention, how his book •Dreaming God's Way• gives listeners a step-by-step way to interpret their own dreams, and why symbols matter more than dream dictionaries. You'll discover: - why recurring dreams and strong emotion are often the biggest clues - how to record a dream the right way before it fades - why symbols in dreams are personal, not one-size-fits-all - how to "test the spirits" and discern spiritual significance - what really happens in therapeutic hypnosis - how hypnotherapy can help change habits like smoking or overeating - why hypnosis does not unlock perfect memory, despite what movies claim Ara also breaks down progressive relaxation, the role of suggestion, and why accessing the unconscious mind can help uncover the real reason a client feels stuck, fearful, or repeat-patterned. If you've ever wondered whether your dreams are trying to tell you something - or you're curious about how hypnosis actually works in a counseling setting - this conversation offers grounded, thoughtful answers. Essential listening for anyone interested in dreams, Christian counseling, the unconscious mind, or practical tools for personal change. Connect with Ara https://christianfaithpublishing.com/books/?book=dreaming-gods-way

  8. 3d ago

    You Are Not Alone: Healing After Divorce, Loss and PTSD with Welby O’Brien

    When life leaves you wobbly, overwhelmed, or quietly falling apart, the way forward is not to “power through.” It’s to choose the next right step.** Counselor, author, trauma survivor, and LOVE OUR VETS founder Welby O'Brien shares the survival checklist that helped her move through divorce, grief, PTSD, illness, caregiver burnout, and a season so devastating she barely wanted to live. Welby O’Brien opens up about the unexpected divorce that left her raising a three-year-old alone, the loss of her father, the hard lessons of loving someone with PTSD, and the “perfect storm” that followed years later - mold toxicity, deep depression, anxiety, and complete exhaustion. From that raw place, she built practical tools for healing that now anchor her books, her support work, and her message of hope. You’ll discover: - Why healing starts with admitting “I need help” and taking one small first step - How Welby’s **survival checklist** became a lifeline for her and others - The 3-part self-care framework she uses for **emotional, spiritual, and physical care** - Why caregivers burn out when they forget the difference between love and self-erasure - How to look for hope without pretending everything is fine Welby also shares the simple daily practices that helped retrain her brain, calm fight-or-flight, and rebuild trust in life again: journaling wins, setting boundaries, turning down the noise, staying connected to supportive people, and choosing gratitude when feelings haven’t caught up yet. Her message is clear - you do not have to wait until you feel better to begin healing. If you’re navigating trauma, grief, caregiving, PTSD, or a season where faith feels fragile, this conversation offers real encouragement without clichés. It’s a reminder that surviving is not the end of the story - and that thriving can start today. Guest Credibility: Welby O'Brien is a counselor, author, trauma survivor, and founder of Love Our Vets, a PTSD family support network. Her work helps people facing loss, stress, and trauma find practical hope through faith, self-care, and community. Connect with Welby via https://welbyo.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/welby-o-brien-93191985/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@welbyobrien2578 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LoveOurVetsPtsdFamilySupport/ Perfect for anyone who needs a compassionate reset, a grounded path forward, and a reminder that you are not alone.

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Mind, Money & Medicine is a podcast about figuring life out mentally, financially, and physically. We talk about personal growth, health and wellness, career struggles and wins, and the messy side of relationships we don’t always say out loud. No perfection here, just real conversations, lessons, and things you can actually use in your daily life. If you’re trying to get your mind right, build your career, understand your body better, and make better choices in love and life, you’ll feel at home here.

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