Shannon Binkley – A Second Chance At Life

Fat. Ugly. Lonely. Depressed. Anxious. Rejected. Unwanted. Not Worth It. Abandoned. Disgusting. Whale. Unlovable. Not Good Enough. These words are constantly being repeated in my head on a daily basis. They become slapped around inside my head and around my body causing me to hate myself more and more each day. They ease up and…

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Steven Rolfe – To Seek The Face Of God

It was a privilege to be part of See, Hear, Love. Brett, Carla, Merry and Melinda are so inspiring! I have walked alongside people experiencing mental health challenges for more than 30 years as a nurse and a family member. I never get tired of hearing how people engage in their own recovery. I never…

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Carla Arges – The Road Is Not Easy

I’ve thought a lot about what to write in this space. A personal story? A research statistic? A Biblical illustration? Ultimately what I want to do is provide encouragement for those of you who may be struggling with your mental health. The lie of mental illness is that you are alone. That the future is…

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Ep. 168 | Our Journey With Mental Illness

Join Host Melinda Estabrooks and guests Dr. Merry Lin, Steven Rolfe, Brett Ullman, and Carla Arges as they share their personal stories of Mental Illness, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder, as well as self care practices that help them manage their mental illness. Together, we can help end the stigma surrounding…

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Fiercehearted Book – BUY IT HERE!

Available to purchase from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Christianbook.com and LifeWay.com. A Fiercehearted Woman . . . Looks life in the face and says, “You can’t beat me.” Knows love is risk but reaches out anyway. Understands kindness takes real courage. Believes the impossible. Fights like she’s unstoppable. Dares to find beauty in a ragged…

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10 Ways to Feel Better When You’re Down

10 Ways to Feel Better When You’re Down by Jen Lawrence They say that into every life a little rain must fall… Sometimes, however, it pours. If you’ve been struggling lately, here are 10 proven ways to improve your mood.1. Breathe.Genesis 2:7 reads, “Then the LORD God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the…

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Special Feature: Interview with Kay Warren

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to interview Kay Warren, co-founder of Saddleback Church, International speaker and best selling author on my podcast, Your Story With Melinda, that is featured on Faith Strong Today. It was such an impactful podcast, that I thought I’d share it with you here on See Hear Love. It…

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