Hanging Onto Hope Podcast Brenda J and Karen Wonder

Brenda J and Karen W interview Jennifer Raftis. Jennifer is Director and also a Counselor at New Life Counseling. They dive deep into the effects of trauma on the brain. They also discuss why rest is so important for the brain and talks about ways to relax and reboot the brain through directed rest. She also suggests taking a Sabbath for the brain. 
newlifeaz.org

Brenda J and Karen W bring back to the show Carissa Raderstorf. Carissa is the Founder of Reset Ministries and co-host of her podcast Resetology. Carissa is an ordained pastor, counselor, and coach. Carissa talks about the difference between what a healthy/Godly soul tie and an unhealthy soul tie. She explains how abuse creates an unhealthy/unGodly soul tie. Carissa explains that we need to be kind to ourselves and offers a prayer to break off any unhealthy soul ties. 
https://resetministries.us
https://hangingontohope.org

Brenda J and Karen W bring back to the show Carissa Raderstorf. Carissa is the Founder of Reset Ministries and co-host of her podcast Resetology. Carissa is an ordained pastor, counselor, and coach. Carissa talks about the difference between what a healthy/Godly soul tie and an unhealthy soul tie. She explains how abuse creates an unhealthy/unGodly soul tie. Carissa explains that we need to be kind to ourselves and offers a prayer to break off any unhealthy soul ties. 
https://resetministries.us
https://hangingontohope.org

Brenda J and Karen W interview Leslie Vernick, Author of The Emotionally Destructive Marriage. Leslie is also a well known speaker, counselor, and social worker against abuse. They dive deep into a discussion on her book. Leslie explains emotional abuse and the discussion is so powerful, deep, and educational, that you just have to listen and take it all in.
https://leslievernick.com
https://hangingontohope.org

Brenda J and Karen W interview Leslie Vernick, Author of The Emotionally Destructive Marriage. Leslie is also a well known speaker, counselor, and social worker against abuse. They dive deep into a discussion on her book. Leslie explains emotional abuse and the discussion is so powerful, deep, and educational, that you just have to listen and take it all in. 
https://leslievernick.com
https://hangingontohope.org

Brenda J and Karen W interview Lauren Rose, a domestic and cult abuse survivor, advocate, and Communications Coordinator for called To Peace Ministries. In this episode, Lauren Rose tells her story of domestic violence and coercive control in her marriage and how she was able to get out. She also talks more about domestic violence and coercive control and how Called To Peace Ministries was able to help in her healing process.
https://www.calledtopeace.org
https://hangingontohope.org