Asking Why Clint Davis

In this episode, host Clint Davis interviews author and entrepreneur Andy Coates. They discuss Andy's journey from full-time ministry to writing books and helping businesses. Andy shares about his various book series, including children's books on facing fears and books on entrepreneurship and money management. They also talk about the importance of supporting local resources and the impact of community connections. The conversation highlights the value of expanding our circles and learning from different perspectives.
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In this episode, host Clint Davis interviews Jeremy Sutton, a physical therapist and Christian counselor. They discuss Jeremy's journey in the field of physical therapy, his approach to holistic care, and his unique practice of providing physical therapy in patients' homes. They also touch on the importance of treating patients as whole individuals and the value of serving and caring for others. The conversation highlights the need for a more integrated approach to healthcare and the benefits of personalized, one-on-one care. Authenticity and integration of one's beliefs and actions are key in building trust and connecting with others. The purpose of all individuals, regardless of their profession, is to be a light and model Christ in their daily lives. The fulfillment of helping others and witnessing their healing and growth is a powerful motivator. We are all part of the body of Christ and have a role to play in sharing the love of God with those around us. The stories of the prodigal son, the lost coin, and the lost sheep remind us of the irrational and unconditional love and grace of God.
 

In this episode, Matt Branch shares his personal journey of recovery from pornography addiction. The conversation explores the complexity of addiction and the struggle with lust and pornography. It highlights the early exposure to explicit material and the impact it has on individuals. The importance of empathy and understanding addiction is emphasized, along with the impact of addiction on relationships. The conversation also differentiates between pornography addiction and sexual addiction. The role of group therapy in the recovery process is discussed, as well as the ongoing journey of recovery and the understanding of sin and God's love. This conversation explores the journey of recovery from addiction and the importance of faith in the process. The main theme is the goal of making Christ more and ourselves less, striving to be more like Christ every day. The conversation also emphasizes the need to let go of perfectionism and the pressure to be perfect in our walk with Christ. The three circles exercise is discussed as a tool for identifying triggers and creating boundaries. The importance of vulnerability and transparency in the church is highlighted, as well as the need for a culture of support and acceptance. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the cost of following Christ and the value of sharing testimonies for freedom and healing.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning01:37 Matt's Story and Journey to Recovery06:15 The Complexity of Overcoming Addiction10:21 Early Exposure to Pornography13:29 Empathy and Understanding Addiction20:07 Differentiating Pornography Addiction and Sexual Addiction22:21 The Importance of Group Therapy25:12 The Journey of Recovery and Relapses27:39 Understanding Sin and God's Love28:38 The Goal: Making Christ More, Ourselves Less29:36 Striving to Be More Like Christ Every Day30:04 Embracing Imperfection and Letting Go of Pressure30:30 Different Stories of Recovery31:28 The Three Circles Exercise31:51 Shifting Boundaries and Reducing Triggers32:19 Continual Growth and Adjusting Circles33:17 Aligning Inside and Outside Self33:47 The Importance of Congruence34:17 Making Surgical Changes in Recovery35:16 Identifying Individual Trees in the Forest35:45 Letting Go of Deficiencies and Finding Worth in God36:37 The Addiction Cycle and Emotional Triggers37:04 Recognizing Slow-Burning Triggers37:34 The Importance of Being Aware of Surroundings39:03 Knowing vs. Believing in God's Love39:32 Putting Things on the Altar and Drawing Closer to God41:37 Being Human and Vulnerable in the Church44:29 The Language and Support of Therapy45:49 The Importance of Vulnerability and Transparency48:06 Creating a Culture of Vulnerability in the Church50:04 The Gospel and the Works of Faith51:04 Living Out the Love of Christ in Action52:30 Putting Everything on the Altar for God53:01 Identifying Idols and Surrendering to God54:00 The Cost of Following Christ55:27 The Value of Connection and Community56:25 Sharing Testimonies for Freedom and Healing

In this episode, Clint Davis discusses the topics of vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue. He explains the differences between these three concepts and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing them. Clint also introduces the concept of the window of tolerance and provides practical techniques for building a healthy window of tolerance. He encourages listeners to examine their beliefs about suffering and offers guidance on how to regulate the nervous system. Overall, the episode aims to provide support and encouragement for individuals who may be experiencing the effects of compassion fatigue and burnout.
Takeaways
Vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue are distinct concepts that can impact individuals in helping professions.Recognizing and addressing these issues is crucial for maintaining mental and emotional well-being. Building a healthy window of tolerance can help individuals better cope with difficult situations and regulate their nervous systems.Examining beliefs about suffering and practicing grounding techniques can contribute to overall resilience and well-being.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background02:17 Vicarious Trauma03:46 Burnout07:04 Compassion Fatigue09:26 Window of Tolerance14:50 Building a Window of Tolerance19:00 Beliefs and Suffering22:45 Practical Techniques for Nervous System Regulation23:20 Conclusion and Encouragement

Summary
In this episode, host Clint Davis interviews Mandy DiMarzo, a trainer and athlete, about her journey in sports and overcoming an eating disorder. They discuss the importance of changing the narrative around strength and athleticism, the impact of body image and body shaming, and the therapeutic benefits of activities like jiu-jitsu. Mandy shares her personal experiences with failure and the lessons she has learned along the way. They also emphasize the importance of self-worth and identity, and the need to focus on personal growth rather than external validation. The conversation explores themes of belief in human potential, celebrating failure, acceptance and growth, authenticity and influence, avoiding comparison, the power of authenticity, bringing faith and mental health together, and accessible workouts for everyone.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction00:43 Mandy's Background and Journey03:28 Changing the Narrative of Strength and Athletics04:54 The Tension Between Body Image and Body Shaming07:21 The Impact of Sports on Mental Health09:06 The Therapeutic Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu13:36 Learning from Mistakes and Failure18:19 Finding the Sweet Spot in Exercise and Life20:26 The Destructive Nature of Eating Disorders25:14 Shifting the Focus from External Validation28:33 Embracing Mistakes and Growth32:00 The Importance of Self-Worth and Identity34:15 Learning from Past Struggles37:26 Embracing Failure and Course Correction39:08 Wisdom and Growth at Different Stages of Life40:05 Belief in Human Potential41:09 Celebrating Failure42:53 Acceptance and Growth45:06 Authenticity and Influence50:28 Avoiding Comparison54:11 The Power of Authenticity55:30 Bringing Faith and Mental Health Together56:05 Accessible Workouts for Everyone
 
 
Mandy's Info:
Website: https://mandydimarzo.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnbymandy/
Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandydimarzo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burnbymandy
 
 

This week Clint talks with Travis Goodman. Travis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Mind-Body Coach.  He has been practicing over the past 9 years in both a hospital and private practice setting.  He is also the founder of the Integrated Man Project which consists of a podcast and coaching program.  He has further expertise, training, and certification in Attachment-Focused EMDR, Focusing-Oriented Trainer (FOT), Certified Felt Sense Polyvagal Model (FSPM), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).He has been married for 13 years to his amazing wife, Anna, andresides in Southern California with their family.  They have two boysand a girl: Shepherd (6), Eli (4), and Iva (2).  Travis is passionateabout continuing to grow as a father, husband, friend, and therapist.Life in the Goodman family usually consists of lots of music (vinyl),lots of playing on the floor and in the backyard, cooking, exploringthe outdoors, wrestling and tickling matches, and making up funnysongs together.Also links for me:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/travisgoodmanPodcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/integrated-man-project/id1569718711?i=1000639169741IG - https://www.instagram.com/integratedmanproject/