Thriving in Christ | Christian Women, Self-care, Balance, Stress, Grief, Burnout Ioana Popa, MD, BCC, MTS, Spiritual Care Life Coach, Trainer, Educator, Theologian, Physician-Psychiatrist, co-founder Team For The Soul®

If you are interested in looking at the creative process as part of your Regeneration and Self-care, plus learn more about IFS (Internal Family Systems) from a professional who practices it (and wrote about it), then this Renewal Conversation episode is for you!

I had the honor to interview again Joel Klepac LMFT-S, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, College Counselor, Artist and Writer.

In this episode, we explore Family Systems AND Internal Family Systems theories, alongside with many nuggets of wisdom (including how our attachment styles intersect with our relationship with God and church!)

Joel shares about his recent book touching on themes of suffering, growth in Christ, and hope through the lens of the art of Georges Rouault and IFS, so you won't want to miss it this episode.

Discover Joel's creative process, how he taps into a contemplative state for writing his book, and how art serves as a safe space for him to process his experiences. Click PLAY NOW.

Do you want to know more about Joel Klepac LMFT-S?☀️ Studied fine art painting at Asbury University ☀️ Has a master's degree in Marriage and Family Counseling☀️ Trained and Specialized in Internal Family Systems (IFS)☀️ Trained in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) ☀️ Worked in Romania for 8+ years with children at risk and youth living on the street☀️ Works as a Counselor☀️ Worked in community mental health, a state psychiatric hospital and in a detention center setting providing psychotherapy and skills training☀️ Worked supporting neuro-diverse students and lead a support group for students with Dyslexia and/or ADHD

Check his websites here:📖 Book "Miserere Mei: A Journey of Self-Discovery through the Art of Georges Rouault"Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Miserere-Mei-Journey-Self-Discovery-through/dp/B0CNMYF2WS?ref_=ast_author_mpbB&N - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/miserere-mei-joel-klepac/1144389037;jsessionid=DA06A080B9957D0B4DD51C8038BB6C60.prodny_store02-atgap14Eight Day Books - https://www.eighthdaybooks.com/product/155736/Miserere-Mei-A-Journey-of-Self-Discovery-through-the-Art-of-Georges-Rouault🎨 Artist Website: https://www.joelklepac.com/ 👤 Therapist Website: https://jamklepac.wixsite.com/joelklepaccounseling📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelklepac/

Other resources he mentioned:📖 Bird by Bird - by Anne Lamott 📖 Orthodox Spirituality by Dumitriu Staniloae

🎥 Watch my previous Renewal Conversation with Joel - Episode 41 | Empathy or Compassion - Which One Can Prevent Burnout? https://youtu.be/jhH3P6-3lyc?si=CWmWxkSuTTluZr88

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✝️ READY to invest in yourself and your self-care and grow in Christ? Join today Growing in Christ Journey (GCJ) online program, with monthly minicourses which you can do in the comfort of your home. https://www.teamforthesoul.com/Growing-in-Christ-TFOS-Program

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Many Christian women love to be servant leaders, give to others and nurture communities. At the same time, as they do this, they can get pulled into group dynamics such as 'conformity' and 'chameleon effect,' which dynamics, when they later try to take care of themselves and upgrade their habits, can pull them back into the old ways of being.

This can feel frustrating and it happens to many of us. There are many ways to change habits, but from my decades of trying to help people, I've selected only the strategies that are the easiest to implement, yielding the most results, while staying true to our Christian faith, along with science and psychology.

Most likely you are busy helping, leading, creating, supporting, managing, encouraging others, and if so, just like me, you want the quickest ways to upgrade your habits and do self-care, while you keep on giving to others like Christ.

So in this episode, I unpack one Central Step to take to your heart and implement daily in order to change & solidify your habits and break away from unhelpful conformity and follow Romans 12:2.

Ready to dive into this episode? Click PLAY NOW.

P.S. April is the month to Give Back, so I offer 3 FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to my course 'Environmental Design for Sustainable Habits.' I explain more in the episode about this course, which addresses exactly what I share today!

So I invite you to apply. Just email me at Connect@teamforthesoul.com and will share with you the easy steps.

Your sister in Christ, Dr. Ioana

Your sister in Christ, Dr. Ioana

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NEXT STEPS - mentioned in the episode:

✝️ READY to invest in yourself and your self-care and grow in Christ? Join today this affordable program Growing in Christ Journey (GCJ) https://www.teamforthesoul.com/Growing-in-Christ-TFOS-Program

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DISCLAIMER:All information provided on this website is strictly for educational purposes and does not form a physician-patient or coach/consultant-client relationship. All information is provided as is and is used at your own risk. Please speak to your doctor, medical and mental health providers about any information you listen or read on this channel or related websites.

Here is an invitation to spend some time today with Scripture verse in a short contemplative practice.

The Bible verse in this episode I absolutely love, and I pray that it will help you nourish your body, emotions, thoughts, soul, and connect with God - who is the ultimate nourishment for us from the inside-out.

As we connect with God in our inner foldings of our soul, we become in time more and more detached from the three-dimensional world (not that we don't need it!) and bring balance and peace, which can translate into more balanced and peaceful interactions with others.

This healthy detachment is what early christians called asceticism, and there is a way to do this with gentleness and compassion, while making sure that we also care for our needs in a balanced way.

So get ready to relax and sit down for this Contemplative Practice and a Bible Verse to spend time with God.

This way you can regenerate and continue to serve others in Christ with joy, energy and peace.

AND make sure you do NOT drive NOR operate any machineries while doing Contemplative Practices, as we access different forms of inner awareness and are less attentive to external situations.

When you are ready, click PLAY

May this bless you abundantly!

Your sister in Christ, Dr. Ioana

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DISCLAIMER:All information provided on this website is strictly for educational purposes and does not form a physician-patient or coach/consultant-client relationship. All information is provided as is and is used at your own risk. Please speak to your doctor, medical and mental health providers about any information you listen or read on this channel or related websites.

You might have heard of the importance of cultivating Gratitude in our daily lives. But extending gratitude sometimes is confusing, especially if we are having negative emotions or experiences.

So how does this work beyond needing to repress our less-than-pleasant emotions and needing to strive our way into Gratitude?

How can one understand what Gratitude is from a Christian and scientific perspective, and is there a mindset that can be 'upgraded' in order to practice it daily?

In this episode, I unpack all these questions, share some Scripture verses, offer a new mindset and some practical tips on nurturing gratitude.

So, if you're ready, put on your earbuds, take a quick break and let's dive in, so that you can continue to serve others in Christ with joy, energy and peace. Click PLAY NOW.

Your sister in Christ, Dr. Ioana

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🎥 Here is the title of the episode mentioned inside: Episode 15 - How to Stay In Flow: A 2-Step Practice You Can Do With EaseEpisode 15 on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JTs2vlA6kP5I8QnQANbUfEpisode 15 on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/15-how-to-stay-in-flow-a-2-step-practice-you-can-do-with-ease/id1714458584?i=1000633232779

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As Christians, we know intellectually that God is 'everywhere filling all things.' But many times, we feel the sense of separation, so how do we move toward experiencing God at a deeper level, in spite our natural doubts or fears?

The key is to recognize that God is working not only through external events but also through our inner unfoldings, and not just in our mind and thoughts, but also through our intuition, wisdom, wishes and deeper longings.

Today I want to encourage you to lean into God's unfolding inside of you, using psychology and Scripture because, for us Christians, deep down, there's nothing more precious than being one with God, moment by moment!

So, if you're ready, put on your earbuds, take a quick break and let's dive in, so that you can continue to serve others in Christ with joy, energy and peace. Click PLAY NOW.

Your sister in Christ, Dr. Ioana

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As Christian women professionals and servant leaders, we often find ourselves wrestling with the balance between giving and receiving, serving and self-care, especially when we are filled with a desire to give to others in Christ.

But, as our guest for this episode wisely points out, 'If you want to GIVE at a high level, you want to RECEIVE at a high level.'

In this Renewal Conversation episode, I'm excited to introduce you to our guest, Dr. Mary Pearson, Primary Care Physician, CEO of the New Creation Healing Center and NH State Representative of the CMDA - Christian Medical & Dental Association.

Dr. Mary brings a unique perspective to this conversation infusing her medical practice with a holistic Christian journey.

Join this interview to hear her sharing about her beautiful (and interesting) Christian journey, her medical career, her creative 'missionary' lifestyle, the Healing center she is leading, chronic stress consequences & tons of nuggets of wisdom about how to avoid it.

From the challenges of chronic stress to the importance of seeking God's guidance, Dr. Mary offers wisdom that speaks directly to our hearts as Christian women.

She will also share insights on aligning our values with God and prioritizing self-care.

Together, we'll explore practical tips and personal routines for staying grounded and fostering holistic well-being.

Ready to discover how to balance receiving and giving? Click PLAY NOW.

Do you want to know more about Dr. Mary?☀️ Dr. Mary is a Primary Care Physician and CEO of New Creation Healing Center in Kingston, NH☀️ She is the NH State Representative of the national CMDA - Christian Medical & Dental Association. ☀️ Her practice has now grown into the medical facet of New Creation Healing Center, Inc. where she provides care for patients throughout the area☀️ She loves working at a facility where she can spend time with her patients and listen to their needs

⏩ If you want to know more about Dr. Mary and the New Creation Healing Center in Kingston, New Hampshire, you can visit their website here: https://www.newcreationhc.org/about-us/

⏩ If you are a Christian in the medical or dental profession and want to learn more about the CMDA - Christian Medical & Dental Association - here is the link: https://cmda.org/

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DISCLAIMER:All information provided on this website is strictly for educational purposes and does not form a physician-patient or coach/consultant-client relationship. All information is provided as is and is used at your own risk. Please speak to your doctor, medical and mental health providers about any information you listen or read on this channel or related websites.