Do you ever feel stuck in anxious thoughts? Are you longing for more moments of calm throughout your day? Every single one... more

Are you carrying burdens that aren't entirely your own? Could understanding your family's past be the key to unlocking a... more

Are patterns from your past influencing how you show up in relationships today? In this episode, we explore how early family... more

Did you know that by adulthood, most people have experienced some form of sexual wounding? Today's conversation with Sam Jolman, therapist... more

Today's episode is a fascinating conversation about the phenomenon of "purity culture." You've heard the phrase, but my guest today,... more

If you’ve ever struggled to set boundaries or wondered why it’s so hard to respect them in others, this episode... more

What do you do after someone hurts you? How do you heal the pain that lingers inside of you? This is such... more

Has anxiety ever made it hard for you to connect with God? Do you love God but sometimes struggle with... more

We all face doubt, disappointment, and even disillusionment at times. In today’s episode, I’m sharing with you my framework for cultivating... more

Today’s conversation is a fascinating deep-dive into celebrity culture with Katelyn Beaty, editor and author of Celebrities For Jesus: How... more

It was an absolute honor to sit down with New York Times bestselling author & public historian Dr. Jemar Tisby... more

Today, Cindy and I are tackling your questions about therapy, shedding light on research, common challenges, and insights to help... more

Have you ever felt like you’ve grown and healed, but the people around you haven’t? In today’s episode, I’m joined by... more

Did you grow up in a blended family? Are you navigating the complexities of creating one? Blended families face unique challenges,... more

Do you want to learn how to strengthen your relationship over time? Do you want to have better communication and... more

Do you struggle to let go of pain from your past? If so, you do not want to miss today's episode!... more

Why do I struggle with mental health? How do I respond to Christians who claim there's no such thing as mental... more

What if anxiety isn't your enemy? What if it's trying to help? We all feel anxious at times. As we close out... more

Do you ever get activated by your kids—even when they’re not really doing anything wrong? It happens to the best of... more

We all need to tune up our boundaries from time to time, especially when encountering difficult people. Today, I'm sharing... more

Do you ever struggle with negative beliefs about yourself, even though you know they aren't true? We all carry burdens that... more

Do you ever feel like you're wearing a mask, hiding how you really feel from others? Do you find yourself in... more

Have you or someone you love struggled with depression? If so, you’re not alone. Rates of depression have increased in the... more

Have you wondered how a single negative comment can shape your beliefs about yourself? In this episode, we dive into the... more

Are you ever tempted to lie to spare someone’s feelings or avoid conflict? You're not alone. Research shows that most people... more

Have you ever felt isolated because you can't open up to others? Do you worry that showing vulnerability might lead to... more

We don't want to gossip, but most of us do it. What if gossip actually plays a deeper role in... more

Do you ever feel distant from God? Do you struggle with conflicting emotions or unanswered questions that make it hard to... more

Happy Book Launch day! Today I Shouldn't Feel This Way is out in the world AND it's the two-year anniversary... more

How do you navigate anger in your family? What do you do when a parent who was supposed to love... more

Have you ever felt betrayed by someone you thought you could trust? It's a deeply painful experience that can leave you... more

Do you ever feel like your spirit is broken? Do you feel like you can't put yourself back together despite your... more

What do you do when you're grieving? How do you support others through grief? Grief shows up in all of our lives—whether... more

Today’s episode is just so special and so deeply personal. If you’ve experienced trauma, please listen. If you love someone,... more

Do you walk on eggshells with someone you love? Do you sometimes feel like you can't have an honest conversation? Signs of... more

If you’re human, you’ve encountered some toxic behaviors. We all have. And it’s not wise to be naive about them.... more

How do you decide when it’s time to leave a place or a relationship behind? We have to make decisions... more

Emotions are complicated. They're also beautiful. When you don't honor the complicated mix of fears, frustrations, and also the good things... more

We experience big and little losses all the time. A friend moves away. An opportunity passes you by. A relationship... more

Do you doubt yourself? Struggle to respect your own worth? Self-worth is foundational to both our psychological and our spiritual health,... more

Navigating transitions with your children is a deep dive into raw emotions, facing conflict, and your own unhealed wounds. These... more

We need attachments to other people, places, and to God. Yet transitions have a way of shaking up those attachments—even... more

What do you do when life feels disorienting or uncertain? Maybe a relationship ends, you change jobs, or your children... more

Do you feel like others are doing better than you? Do you struggle with an inner critic? Do you see... more

Conflict is a part of every relationship. It’s normal to disagree from time to time - even (especially!) with the... more

It’s hard to lead a family! It's even harder when you didn’t experience health in your own family as a... more

Most of us want to be happier, but we don't even know what true happiness means! We walk around feeling... more

Most people feel anger, sadness, or fear at some point during the day. It's normal to feel these emotions. The... more

We all over-react at times. I know I do! Maybe someone is late, and you get really angry instead of... more

If you’re struggling to feel connected spiritually or stuck in negative emotions, you’re in good company. Research shows that 9... more

What if your emotions aren't your enemies afterall? What if they actually help? This holiday season, I'm taking you on... more

I was thrilled to have this conversation about a book that's easily one of my favorites this year. The brilliant... more

Today’s episode is packed! First, I walk you through some practical, research-backed thoughts on forgiveness and grace. Then I invite... more

Have you felt far from God? Do you find yourself wondering what in the world God is doing amidst all... more

I read country music singer Granger Smith's new book in one sitting and cried my way through it. It’s a... more

Prayer is where self-awareness meets God-awareness. I’ve come to cherish it as an intimate, deeply grounding practice. But I haven’t... more

I am so thrilled to have my friend, Dr. Curt Thompson, on the podcast today. I have been deeply transformed... more

If you’ve ever struggled to feel like you belong, this episode is for you. I’ve struggled with belonging for decades.... more

We all feel defeated by the challenges we face from time to time. I have talked with so many people... more

Today, we’re talking allll about therapy. I've gathered up the big questions people ask and we're tackling them head-on. Remember,... more

Get ready to level up your emotional intelligence! In this week's episode, we're diving deep into the heart of emotional... more

We are all creating the future version of ourselves every single day. We're either moving toward wholeness—or we're moving toward... more

I absolutely loved this conversation with Alli Worthington. We get so real about the toxic traps all around and how... more

Today’s episode is straight up 🔥🔥🔥. I got to know Cindy Gao last year, when she reached out to me... more

I am thrilled to be back this week, diving into an incredible conversation with beloved therapist, Sissy Goff! We're tackling... more

Research shows that many men are struggling and not sure how to get support. So I asked our friends from... more

This episode is an absolute must-listen! If you're a woman journeying through your 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond, or if... more

Imagine if someone sat with you and listened to you attentively for as long as you needed. That’s what I... more

Today we're trying something new! We've gathered up your most-asked questions about friendship and discuss them on the podcast. These... more

This episode is so special! I sit down with my 3 childhood friends, including my older sister, as we describe... more