StableMinded Podcast with Lisa Pulliam

Lisa Pulliam
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  • Mental Health
  • Biweekly

Welcome to the Stableminded Podcast, hosted by Lisa Pulliam, founder of Stableminded.us, a therapist and coach turned mental health educator and well-being strategist. Lisa brings to each episode her passion for integrating the Christian faith with neuropsychology in the pursuit of healing and growth. Through blending evidence-based practices that align with Biblical principles, Lisa has a way of speaking to the heart of the matter and simplifying the steps to move into authentic life transformation through heart, soul, mind, and body restoration. So take a deep breath, lean in, and gain the tools you need to become StableMinded and live your life with purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 6d ago

    How Redefining Work Can Reveal Your Deeper Calling

    What would you do if you discovered that all your toil and labor striving toward the life you thought you wanted — and the career you thought you were building — no longer fit? Would you press on, thinking just one more push would get you to where you need to be? Might you try a slight pivot to see if that would reignite the fire? Or would you pull back, evaluate, and open yourself up to a new direction? In this episode of the StableMinded Podcast, Lisa Pulliam continues sharing her journey through a three-month sabbatical and the unexpected clarity that emerged when sh stopped striving, producing, and trying to keep everything moving. She describes that as her nervous system moved from survival to rest, reviving not only her creativity but also the ability to think more clearly, sh was ready to seek God for direction for what was to come after sabbatical. The clarity came through redefining work into four distinct categories: hobby, job, career, and vocation. The distinction was challenging yet invited her to to look deeper, asking these questions: What am I drawn to spend my time doing? What do I feel like I have to do? What is life-draining? Life-giving? What is the value I placed on my work? Others? What is the measure of success? Failure? The more sh wrestled with these questions, the more clarity she gained in some areas of life while others felt very unclear — beckoning for more time to explore motives and mindset before making any decision. Maybe that is where you find yourself today. Whether you feel stuck and weary or wondering with hope about what may come next, Lisa's story and the framework she followed for considering her calling in a new way will help you find the courage to redefine work and explore what your deeper calling may be as well. Growth Resourcesaffiliate links included StableMinded on DemandEvergreen Retreat-in-a-Box & Bible StudyEquipped ProgramHighlands Ability Battery College & Career AssessmentEmbracing Rhythms of Work and Rest, Ruth Haley BartonInvitation to Solitude and Silence, Ruth Haley BartonYou Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good, and Beautiful, Karen Swallow PriorLetting Go of the Work You Love: A Workbook for Therapists to Prepare for Retirement, Close a Practice, and End a Career with Integrity, by Lynn Grodzki and Margaret WehrenbergConnect & Grow Links Evergreen Retreat & Bible Study Stableminded.us StableMinded On Demand Instagram Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How Redefining Work Can Reveal Your Deeper Calling

  2. Oct 12

    When the Body Reveals What Your Mind Wants to Ignore

    What happens when we live in chronic stress and survival mode for so long that we don't even realize it is not normal? When chaos and crisis becomes a way of being instead of moment in time? In this episode of the Stable Minded Podcast, host and founder of StableMinded, Lisa Pulliam, is brutally honest about what she experienced when she finally stopped pushing through. By slowing down during her sabbatical to seek God for direction and to tend to her neglected heart and soul, she discovered how much her mind and body was suffering trying to keep up with the life she was striving to live. Maybe that is what is happening to you, too. Are you longing to slow down but can't find the off ramp? Struggle with pain, fatigue, brain fog, and lack of motivation? While those are symptoms of numerous physical and mental health conditions and disorders, stress and trauma takes a toll. If you're ready to make a change but not sure if it is worth it, or don't even know what steps to take next, this episode will offer you the motivation and hope to explore your options. Yes, you're worth it! God's invitation is there for your weary soul, inviting you to recover your life through rest and discover a new way of living by walking with Him and learning the unforced rhythms of grace. Growth Resources StableMinded on DemandLisa Pulliam on SubstackEvergreen Retreat-in-a-Box & Bible StudyEquipped ProgramHighlands Ability Battery College & Career AssessmentConnect & Grow Links Evergreen Retreat & Bible Study Stableminded.us StableMinded On Demand Instagram Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    When the Body Reveals What Your Mind Wants to Ignore

  3. Sep 28

    The Invitation to Learn the Unforced Rhythms of Grace

    A new season of the StableMinded Podcast is here, kicking off after an intentional season of rest. In this episode, host and founder of StableMinded, Lisa Pulliam, shares what happened when she finally stopped everything and retreated into a sabbatical designed for an intentional season of rest and seeking God for what was next. She describes in broad strokes what happened when she finally stopped carrying other people's pain and living in a chronic state of survival, including recognizing the impact of trauma on her body, uncovering her calling, and receiving the invitation from God to learn the "unforced rhythms of grace" (Matthew 11:28–30 MSG). With this new season, Lisa is bringing you a first-hand experience of walking in faith, making life-changing decisions, and continuing to pursue deep healing through practices that care for the heart, soul, mind, and body. Be sure to subscribe to the StableMinded Podcast to hear more and become a subscriber of Lisa's Substack for more thoughts on this process of learning the unforced rhythms of grace and become StableMinded. Resources Invitation to Solitude and Silence: Experiencing God's Transforming Presence by Ruth Haley BartonEmotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature by Peter ScazzeroThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good, and Beautiful (How to Discover and Fulfill the Callings That Unfold Throughout Your Life) by Karen Swallow PriorHighlands Ability Battery College & Career AssessmentStableMinded on DemandLisa Pulliam on Substack *Affiliate Links Included* Connect & Grow Links Evergreen Retreat & Bible Study Stableminded.us StableMinded On Demand Instagram Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Invitation to Learn the Unforced Rhythms of Grace

  4. Apr 28

    Evergreen Faith

    There’s a quiet belief many of us carry: “I’ll deal with it later.” Later, when life slows down. Later, when it hurts less. Later, when we have more capacity. But pain that gets postponed doesn’t disappear. It gets stored. In this episode of the StableMinded Podcast, I’m sharing how God has been teaching me about pruning, rest, and healing, while also leading other women through the brand new Evergreen Retreat & Bible Study curriculum. These timely lessons from life and Scripture offer a fresh reminder of what it looks like to notice what our heart, mind, body, and soul are signaling and how to take healthy steps toward healing and growth. No matter what season you find yourself in today, may this episode give you perspective and a framework for taking the next step towards becoming rooted and resilient through pruning and rest. Helpful Links Evergreen Retreat-in-a-Box & Bible StudyEquipped ProgramConnect & Grow Links Evergreen Retreat & Bible Study Stableminded.us StableMinded On Demand Instagram Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Evergreen Faith

  5. Apr 14

    Permission to Change: Part 2

    In this episode of the StableMinded Podcast, we continue to explore what it looks like to give ourselves “permission to change.” By looking intentionally at our spiritual, emotional, and relational health through a framework drawn from Erikson's developmental model side-by-side with the stages of spiritual maturity, we can gain insight into how our developmental wounds and attachment patterns shape the way we relate to God and others. These patterns and coping strategies often rise to the surface when we face “the wall,” also known as the dark soul of the night, which usually occurs during or after a season of suffering. This is when faith is truly tested. And that is often when we get stuck. The way forward requires intentional pursuit, and that pursuit can create friction in relationships, routines, and expectations. But with the right support in place, and strategies that strive to preserve healthy relationships while deepening faith and resiliency, it is possible to experience God's transforming work in your heart, soul, mind, and body.  Key takeaways Transformation requires intention and often brings relational tension.Spiritual maturity is a process, and many people get stuck in suffering seasons.Developmental wounds can shape faith, relationships, and resilience.Healing is holistic and may require mentorship, spiritual direction, and therapy.Colossians 3 frames change as continual surrender: put off the old, put on the new, and choose love. For complete show notes and links, visit StableMinded.us. Connect & Grow Links Evergreen Retreat & Bible Study Stableminded.us StableMinded On Demand Instagram Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Permission to Change: Part 2

  6. Mar 31

    Permission to Change, Part 1

    You have permission to change. The hard part is that when we change, it can unsettle relationships. People often relate to us based on who we have been, while God is inviting us into who we are becoming. Can you relate? If so, this episode is for you! It's time to explore, from multiple angles, how to give ourselves permission to change without becoming selfish and self-absorbed, reactive, or even a bit rebellious. We'll hold space for exploring how to move forward while still showing empathy and compassion for the people adjusting to our transformation. Yes, this is another episode coming straight from my lived experience, which I'm bringing to you because I wish I had this perspective a long time ago. So tune into this first part to hear what I've learned and then come back for Part 2, where I'll unpack for you a framework for assessing the seasons and stages of your transformation through a faith integrated with neuropyschological approach for your emotional, relational, and spiritual growth process. For complete show notes and links, visit StableMinded.us. Connect & Grow Links Evergreen Retreat & Bible Study Stableminded.us StableMinded On Demand Instagram Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Permission to Change, Part 1

  7. Mar 17

    ADHD in Women and Girls: Why This is Not a Fad But a Cry for Help and Better Care

    If you have ever felt like you are capable and caring, but constantly behind, scattered, overwhelmed by anxiety that fights against your faith, or defeated by being accused that you're too _____ (sensitive, emotional, inconsiderate, bossy, etc), then this episode is for you. We are talking about ADHD in women and girls, and why this isn't a fad but a cry for help and better care. ADHD has gone undiagnosed in girls for far too long, dismissed by the stereotype of hyperactivity as it is seen in boys. In fact, one might say that where girls are underdiagnosed, boys are overdiagnosed. But for this episode, we focus on how ADHD presents in a female, why it is often missed, what is actually happening in the brain, and the practical supports that can make everyday life feel more manageable. Consider this your high-level overview seasoned with hope and encouragement to continue the exploration of ADHD and how it may be affecting you or the women and girls in your life. If this resonates, share it with a friend who has been carrying shame or confusion. There is hope, and there are next steps. To find complete show notes and helpful links, visit StableMinded.us. Connect & Grow Links Evergreen Retreat & Bible Study Stableminded.us StableMinded On Demand Instagram Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    ADHD in Women and Girls: Why This is Not a Fad But a Cry for Help and Better Care

  8. Mar 3

    Limits, Loss, and Holding Eternal Hope

    If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I just be over this?” this one is for you. This episode of the StableMinded Podcast is a real-time, from-the-heart conversation about the roller coaster of emotions that come when we experience the limits of our humanity, the challenges of grief and loss, and what it means to hold the hope of eternity in mind. In this episode, we talk about: The confusing “both-and” of grief and reliefThe grief we don’t name enough: accepting people’s limitationsThe tension of living between what is and what we want Sometimes what we are craving is actually a longing for heaven-on-earth. When we step back and see our current situation from that vantage point, we're better set up to embrace our limits, release others from unrealistic expectations, process the loss and grief that comes both in life and death, and shift our perspective towards remembering that this life is temporary. This is our journey from Eden to Eternity, where longing for beauty, perfection, and redemption beckons us onward. Even so, we live in the not yet. So if you’re walking through loss, disappointment, estrangement, or a relationship that will not become what you hoped, lean in and be encouraged. And be ready to jot down the journal questions near the end to help you name what you need, release what you cannot control, and ask God for the grace to live your “new normal.” Helpful Links Thrive Tool Box StableMinded On Demand Highlands Ability Battery Equipped Group Coaching Program Connect & Grow Links Evergreen Retreat & Bible Study Stableminded.us StableMinded On Demand Instagram Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Limits, Loss, and Holding Eternal Hope
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Welcome to the Stableminded Podcast, hosted by Lisa Pulliam, founder of Stableminded.us, a therapist and coach turned mental health educator and well-being strategist. Lisa brings to each episode her passion for integrating the Christian faith with neuropsychology in the pursuit of healing and growth. Through blending evidence-based practices that align with Biblical principles, Lisa has a way of speaking to the heart of the matter and simplifying the steps to move into authentic life transformation through heart, soul, mind, and body restoration. So take a deep breath, lean in, and gain the tools you need to become StableMinded and live your life with purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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