Not In A Bubble

Stephanie Tobola
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Mental health and addiction issues do not happen in a bubble. Listen to our podcast conversations as we walk through our trauma. We want to provide hope that past trauma does not have to define the present.

  1. 09/21/2025

    *Special* The Best Laid Plans

    In this episode,Stephanie and Christie discuss the theme of 'best laid plans' in the context of mental health, parenting, and faith. They explore the importance of communication, the challenges of navigating life's unexpected turns, and the role of prayer and God's guidance in their planning. The conversation emphasizes the need for flexibility in plans, the distinction between happiness and joy, and the significance of understanding God's purpose in their lives. Takeaways Mental health and addiction issues do not happen in a bubble. Communication is foundational in all relationships. Life's best laid plans often change unexpectedly. Parenting requires constant communication and understanding. Reminder if you have any questions, concerns or something you like to hear about email us at notinabubble24@gmail.com Thank you for joining us today, ~ with love & light, Chris & Steph

    1h 1m

  2. 09/19/2025

    * Special * Complexities of Grief in Complicated Relationships

    In this episode, Stephanie and Christie delve into the complexities of grief, particularly in the context of complicated relationships. They share personal experiences surrounding loss, the impact of their relationships with their parents, and how these experiences shape their understanding of grief. The conversation emphasizes the importance of navigating emotions, teaching children about death, and finding purpose amidst sorrow. They also discuss the role of memories in keeping loved ones alive and the significance of faith in coping with loss. Takeaways Grief is a complex emotion that can be influenced by the nature of relationships. Teaching children about death and grief can help them understand and cope with loss. God mourns with us and understands our pain.

    1h 7m

  3. 08/25/2025

    * Special * Communication or Excommunicado!

    Our episode topic today is communication and how childhood trauma may or may not influence how we communicate with our children. We will also discuss the importance of effective communication and how it helps all relationships through out our lives. National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4 A CHILD (1-800-422-4453) SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)

    1h 7m

  4. 03/05/2025

    Eps 019: Picking Up the Pieces: Recovering from Child Abuse & Neglect - References and Recommended Reading

    Picking Up the Pieces Recap & Wrap Up -- and discussing references and recommended reading.

    29 min

  5. 02/20/2025

    * Special * Q & A with Stephanie Tobola

    Join us as I throw some questions to Stephanie as she celebrates the completion of her manuscript one year ago today.

    31 min

  6. 02/19/2025

    Eps 18: Picking up the Pieces: Recovering from Child Abuse & Neglect: A Caring Connection and Hope

    A connection with even one caring person - a sibling, parent, teacher, grandparent, or friend -- helps to lessen the destructive impact of abuse on a child. Hope: is an essential element in recovery from trauma. While we think of hope as a feeling, it is actually the foundation of a chemical reaction in the brain that calms fear and anger.

    48 min

  7. 02/15/2025

    * Special * Love & Trauma pt. 2

    We decided that since February is the month of love we would do a special edition, if you will, on Love. Romantic love from our first love to our last love in meeting our husbands. We discuss: did our childhood trauma effect how we received romantic love, romantic regrets, first heart break and marriage and the many ways it has changed our perspective and helped us grow. Thank you for joining us today! ~with love & light, Chris & Steph

    54 min

  8. 02/14/2025

    * Special * Love & Trauma pt. 1

    We decided that since February is the month of love we would do a special edition, if you will, on Love. Romantic love from our first love to our last love in meeting our husbands. We discuss: did our childhood trauma effect how we received romantic love, romantic regrets, first heart break and marriage and the many ways it has changed our perspective and helped us grow. Thank you for joining us today! - with love & light, Chris & Steph

    54 min
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Mental health and addiction issues do not happen in a bubble. Listen to our podcast conversations as we walk through our trauma. We want to provide hope that past trauma does not have to define the present.

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  • Creator
    Stephanie Tobola
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stephanie Tobola
  • Show Website
    Not In A Bubble