Skills and Pills Podcast

Skills and Pills Podcast
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A podcast with Dr. Mo and Dr. Jo. A safe, empowering place for all things self-care, emotional health, and faith. We’re two passionate mental health professionals on a mission to break stigmas, provide credible psychoeducation, and encourage healing for the mind, body, and spirit—all through a Christian lens.

  1. 2d ago

    God Met Me at Rock Bottom | The Myth of Bouncing Back with Charaia Rush

    For anyone who’s ever been knocked down and told to “bounce back,” only to find themselves back on the floor again, this episode is for you. Dr. Mo and Dr. Jo sit down with author Charaia Rush to discuss her new book The Myth of Bouncing Back and the deeper truth about resilience, grief, disappointment, and starting over. From personal experiences that led Charaia to write the book, to navigating seasons where life doesn’t go the way you planned, this conversation is honest, healing, and full of wisdom for anyone carrying the weight of the call while trying to keep showing up. What does it really look like to start over? How do you keep moving when everything around you feels uncertain? And what is God teaching us in seasons where we feel like we’ve hit rock bottom? Charaia opens up about losing her church job, the lessons she learned in one of the lowest seasons of her life, and why “bouncing back” was never the goal. Charaia Rush is a writer and speaker who is passionate about telling the story of the gospel and watching how it softens the hardened corners of our hearts and illuminates the dark rooms of our spirits. She has written for outlets such as ChristianParenting.com and She Reads Truth. She is the author of Courageously Soft and resides in Colorado with her two lovely children. -------- Follow Charaia http://instagram.com/charaiarush/ https://charaia.substack.com/ Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/skillsandpillspodcast

    30 min

  2. Jun 2

    Why Christians Struggle to Talk About Mental Health

    “Just pray about it.” For many Christians struggling with mental health, that’s the response they’ve heard for years. But what happens when prayer alone doesn’t seem to fix the anxiety, depression, trauma, or burnout? In this episode, Dr. Jo and Dr. Mo have continue an honest conversation about faith and mental health in the Christian community. From discussing the stigma around therapy to breaking down the tension between spiritual care and psychological care, this episode tackles the conversations many churches still avoid. The conversation also explores the importance of creating safe spaces for believers in therapy, why pastors need grace too, and how clinicians and clergy can work together instead of against each other. Whether you’ve struggled personally or want to better understand mental health through a Christian lens, this episode brings wisdom, honesty, and practical insight. Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/skillsandpillspodcast

    37 min

  3. May 27

    Christians Need to Stop Saying This About Mental Health

    “You just need to pray more.”  “If you really trusted God, you wouldn’t struggle mentally.” For years, many Christians have been taught that mental health struggles are simply a lack of faith. But what happens when prayer, fasting, worship, and serving still leave someone battling anxiety, depression, trauma, or emotional exhaustion? In this episode, Dr. Jo and Dr. Mo confront some of the biggest myths surrounding Christianity and mental health. The conversation unpacks why mental health became taboo in many churches, why these myths can be dangerous, and why healing is not always instant or one-dimensional. Freedom requires follow-up. Healing requires honesty. And people get well in different ways. The truth is: faith and practical help are not enemies. Mental health is not just spiritual — biological, emotional, and environmental factors matter too.” Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/skillsandpillspodcast Timecodes 00:00:00 Teaser/Intro  00:04:54 Myth-i If I prayed enough I won’t experience mental health illness   00:07:52 Mental health being taboo in church 00:15:50 Why this myth is dangerous  00:26:00 Freedom requires follow-up  00:31:27 People get well in different ways

    36 min

  4. May 12

    The Seven C’s of Resilience

    “I felt like everything was imploding.” — Dr. Mo In this episode, Dr. Jo and Dr. Mo open up about their personal journey of learning resilience through some of life’s most challenging seasons. From navigating the birth of a premature baby to enduring the uncertainty of a global pandemic, Dr. Mo shares how resilience became essential while balancing life as a new wife, new mother, and business owner. Together, Dr. Jo and Dr. Mo introduce the 7 C’s of Resilience, a practical framework designed to help you navigate adversity, overcome challenges, and grow through whatever you may be facing. Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/skillsandpillspodcast TIMECODES 00:00:00:00 Teaser 00:00:40:08 Episode recap 00:03:20:00 Dr. Mo’s toughest time in her life  00:09:47:15 Dealing with ambiguous grief 00:14:43:20 Dealing with guilt  00:17:39:04 Free to fail forward concept  00:21:14:22 Competence  00:23:41:07 Confidence  00:29:37:22 Connection  00:31:55:19 Character  00:32:47:10 Contribution  00:35:09:02 Coping  00:38:23:22 Control

    41 min

  5. May 5

    Who Are We Growing Into? | Why Resilience Matters

    At Skills and Pills, we define resilience as the ability to bounce back and grow in the face of adversity. But an important question we all have to ask is this: what are we actually growing into? Growth is not just about getting through hard moments. It is about who we are becoming because of them. This means shifting our mindset from asking why me to embracing why not me. It means choosing to believe I am going to be healed, I am going to be free, and I am going to be well. In this episode, we continue the conversation on resilience by focusing on the direction of our growth and the identity we are forming along the way. As we navigate challenges, we are learning to trust God more deeply and move forward with confidence in our healing journey. Our hope is that this conversation gives you practical insight and encouragement as you grow into the person you are called to be! Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/skillsandpillspodcast

    31 min

  6. Apr 28

    How Military Families Can Build and Maintain Resilience with April McBride

    We are closing out the month of April, the Month of the Military Child, with a special episode on how military families can build resilience, featuring our guest April McBride. In this episode, we explore how military spouses and children can navigate uncertainty and change to build strong families, along with methods for balancing emotions and practical skills for developing resilience. April McBride is  a native of Walterboro, South Carolina, wife of Michael L. McBride. April obtained a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the College of Charleston and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Webster University. April has 13 years of clinical experience that encompass mental health, crisis, family, rehabilitation and career counseling. April is a Certified University of California Los Angeles FOCUS Family Resilience Trainer, Certified Integrative Somatic Trauma Practitioner, and ICF- Associated Certified Coach. April McBride: https://www.mecoachingllc.com/ Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/skillsandpillspodcast

    22 min

  7. Apr 21

    Learning To Release, Rest, Remain | Letting Go and Letting God

    In this episode, we react to Yvette Henry’s podcast episode and her book Release, Rest, Remain, unpacking what these powerful ideas actually look like in real life.  How do you truly let go of what is weighing you down? What does it mean to find real rest in God’s presence? And how do you stay grounded in His love when life feels anything but steady? We dive into these topics and unpack the nuggets that Yvette left us in the previous episode.  Listen to the first conversation here: https://youtu.be/6bpG78wFlc0 Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/skillsandpillspodcast Yvette Henry’s book: https://yvettehenry.com/releaserestremaindevotional

    29 min

  8. Apr 14

    Release, Rest, Remain with Yvette Henry

    On this episode, we are joined by Yvette Henry–a wife, mom of four, podcaster, and the author of Release, Rest, & Remain, a 30-day journey designed for busy women to release burdens to God, rest in His presence, and remain steadfast in His love. From overflowing inboxes and the constant pull of other people’s needs to endless to-do lists, finding even a moment of peace or joy can feel impossible. If you’ve been looking for reprieve from the nonstop activity and noise of life, this conversation is an invitation to pause in the presence of the God who holds all things together. He isn’t asking for more from you—He’s inviting you to lay it all down. In this episode, Yvette shares her personal story of grief, the experiences that led her to write her book, and how therapy, parenting, and life’s challenges shaped her journey. Together, we explore what it means to remain in the presence of the Lord—to slow down, be present, and learn how to simply be. We also discuss how striving can quietly become an idol, especially in a culture that celebrates constant efficiency and pushes us to move from one thing to the next without ever slowing down. This conversation offers practical encouragement for gaining clarity, moving forward with peace, and learning how to abide with God so you can live and lead from a place of true rest!  Connect with Yvette Book: https://yvettehenry.com/releaserestremaindevotional Website: https://yvettehenry.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsmelanin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yvetteunplugged Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsmelanin Connect with Us https://linktr.ee/skillsandpillspodcast

    44 min
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A podcast with Dr. Mo and Dr. Jo. A safe, empowering place for all things self-care, emotional health, and faith. We’re two passionate mental health professionals on a mission to break stigmas, provide credible psychoeducation, and encourage healing for the mind, body, and spirit—all through a Christian lens.

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    Skills and Pills Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
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