Madness & Grace Podcast HHCI

In today’s episode, we welcome Alok Madan, PhD, MPH, a clinical health psychologist with more than 20 years of experience developing clinical research and educational programs to improve the quality of care for individuals with chronic medical conditions and serious mental illness. For today’s topic, we will be discussing the gut-brain connection, which has become a hot topic in recent years, capturing the interest of researchers and the public alike. This fascinating relationship betwee...

While often seen as a modern phenomenon, mental illness has been part of human history for millennia. As a matter of fact, many biblical stories contain descriptions of mental health issues. In today's podcast, we will be discussing the portrayal of mental health problems within the descriptions of several common biblical characters.Stay tuned every two weeks for new episodes - now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!-----Keep up with us!If you have a question you would like Matt to answer in futur...

Join us on this insightful episode where we talk about the differences between these two vital mental health practices including:Defining the DifferencesEducational Backgrounds and QualificationsApproaches and Techniques Choosing Between Therapy and Counseling Session Durations and SettingsCommon MisconceptionsAddressing Mental Health ConditionsPersonal Preferences and NeedsInsurance and Cost Considerations Signs for Switching Stay tuned every two weeks for new episo...

In today's podcast, we are excited to welcome Amanda Shockley, the Youth Ministries Director at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church in Houston, TX. With 15 years of experience in youth ministry, Amanda will join us to discuss the intersection of mental health and religion with today's youth and teens.Stay tuned every two weeks for new episodes - now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!-----Keep up with us!If you have a question you would like Matt to answer in future episodes, send them to contact@h...

In today's episode of the Madness & Grace Podcast, we tackle common misconceptions about mental health and their impact on society. We discuss how these myths create stigma and prevent people from seeking help, and we look at the role of media and popular culture in either reinforcing or challenging these false beliefs. We'll also explore myths about mental illness within faith communities and talk about how personal stories can help debunk these myths and build empathy. We also share pra...

In today's episode, we dive into, "What is mental health?". It's important to know that while you may not have a criteria for a mental illness, you still can have very poor mental health. As Dr. Matthew S. Stanford, PhD, says, "Mental health is a spectrum and we're all on it."Stay tuned every two weeks for new episodes - now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!-----Keep up with us!If you have a question you would like Matt to answer in future episodes, send them to contact@hhci.orgLearn more about ...