Book and Podcast Recommendations for a good start to 2025

My guest for Episode 88 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseing Podcast is Stephen Black.Stephen is a LMHCA at Fir Crest Behavioral Health in Vancouver, WA. He has a Masters in Clinical Counseling with a specialty in Child and Youth Development from Western Seminary. He specializes in working with teens. We also attend church together. More info on Stephen:https://www.fircrestbh.com/who-we-are/stephen-blackYou can connect with The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/CourageCoachingCounselingPodcastMy website is :⁠https://www.sovannpen.com/⁠I meet with clients here:⁠https://www.anewdaycounseling.org⁠Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe to watch future episodes.#teenmentalhealth #mentalhealth #anxiety #depression #DBT #therapypodcast #therapy #counseling

Something a little different: this episode is an overview of Blackbelt Parenting, an unpublished book I wrote about principles from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts and how they can be applied to relationships and parenting.I sent the manuscript to Google Notebook LM and it created this episode. "These excerpts explore parenting through the lens of martial arts principles, drawing parallels between the disciplines needed in fighting and raising children. The author suggests that strategies for overcoming challenges in martial arts, such as discipline, resilience, and adaptability, can be effectively applied to navigate the complexities of parenthood. The text examines various aspects of parenting, including managing conflict, setting boundaries, overcoming fears, fostering connection, and practicing self-care, often using analogies from fighting and grappling techniques. Ultimately, the sources advocate for a mindful, courageous, and love-centered approach to both martial arts and raising children, emphasizing personal growth and the development of strong relationships."Let me know what you think. My Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Podcast is The Uncle Wristlock Podcast.You can connect with The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast Facebook here:https://www.facebook.com/CourageCoachingCounselingPodcastMy website is:⁠https://www.sovannpen.com/⁠I meet with clients here:⁠https://www.anewdaycounseling.org⁠Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe to watch future episodes.

Zach Tidwell is a completely blind Marine Corps veteran and suicide survivor sharing his story in hopes of saving lives and getting our society to have the tougher conversations we tend to avoid. After serving honorably as a machine gunner for four years, Zach reached the point where he didn’t want to be alive anymore. Everything looked fine from the outside— he was working and going to school full-time and keeping up appearances, but he was dying inside. An unfortunate combination of personal circumstances, head injuries, and a lack of healthy coping skills led him to stay silent whilst self-medicating with alcohol. On March 31, 2019, he held a gun between his eyes and pulled the trigger. The attempt left him completely blind and deaf in one ear, but he had a new perspective and has entirely redefined himself in the years since. Today he’s a self-taught, award-winning software developer and entrepreneur making the digital world a more accessible place for everyone. He’s a speaker, and he’s working on the second draft of a memoir that dives into all of his struggles and successes, mistakes and triumphs. He’s also an athlete— he skis, rock climbs, whitewater kayaks, surfs, and even competes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu against people without any disabilities— amongst other things. Zach's other interview on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu here: The Uncle Wristlock Podcast Connect with Zach: Website: ⁠https://zachtidwell.net/⁠ Social Media Links: Faceboook: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556533676388⁠⁠ LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-tidwell-9076852ab/⁠⁠ X: @ZachCTidwell Podcast Apple Podcasts: h⁠ttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-in-blind-with-zach-tidwell/id1787306128⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/51IxT43v95otwaXDkyr6FW⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GIB_Pod⁠ #marinevet #recovery #suicidesurvivor #depression #anxiety #addiction #alcoholism #therapy #therapypodcast #healing #BJJ

Today, it still feels like the start of the year for me since the last few weeks of the year were busy with work and family. Here are about 10 books I recommend for individuals and couples and four podcasts I recommend. My website is: ⁠https://www.sovannpen.com/⁠ I meet with clients here: ⁠https://www.anewdaycounseling.org⁠ Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe to watch future episodes. #trauma #traumahealing #traumarecovery #recovery #grief #healing #therapy #christian #counseling #ptsd #cptsd #mensmentalhealth #addiction #christiancounseling #anxiety #depression

A short reflection on living with chronic pain, grief, and healing. The church service mentioned in episode: Eastside Imago Dei 12/29/24 service My website is: ⁠https://www.sovannpen.com/⁠ I meet with clients here: ⁠https://www.anewdaycounseling.org⁠ Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe to watch future episodes. #trauma #traumahealing #traumarecovery #recovery #grief #healing #therapy #christian #counseling #ptsd #cptsd #mensmentalhealth #addiction #christiancounseling #anxiety #depression

My guest for this episode of The Courage, Coaching and Couneling Podcast is Dr. Mark M. McNear. Mark is a Licensed Psychotherapist who has over thirty years of experience in clinical work through his private practice in New Jersey. He is a graduate of Northeastern Bible College, New York University, and Oxford Graduate School. Dr. McNear specializes in helping people who have experienced trauma in their life, as well as the maladaptive behaviors that spring forth from their woundedness. Yet, Dr. McNear doesn’t approach his clientele purely from a clinical perspective but as someone who also has experienced severe trauma in his life and the healing power found in Christ. In his recent memoir, Finding My Words: A Ruthless Commitment to Healing Gently after Trauma, Dr. McNear reveals he suffered a traumatic and abusive childhood. He suffered sexual abuse and physical abuse starting at the age of four and was repeatedly told he was stupid, a fool, and trash. Dr. McNear hid these abuses deep in his heart for many years – until they caught up with him. Today, Dr. McNear seeks to help others find the freedom and healing in Christ that he himself received once he faced his own traumatic past. In addition to his private practice, Dr. McNear has been a speaker to audiences nationwide. He has also been a frequent guest on nationally syndicated radio broadcasts, authored articles and Op-eds, and been a co-host panelist for a video series dealing with Christianity and Mental Health. His website: https://markmcnear.com/ Order Finding My Words: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-My-Words-Ruthless-Commitment/dp/195260284X You can connect with The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/CourageCoachingCounselingPodcast My website is: ⁠https://www.sovannpen.com/⁠ I meet with clients here: ⁠https://www.anewdaycounseling.org⁠ Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe to watch future episodes. #trauma #traumahealing #traumarecovery #recovery #healing #therapy #christian #counseling #ptsd #cptsd #mensmentalhealth #addiction #christiancounseling #anxiety #depression

Johnny Yorga is a Registered Counselor Associate in Oregon and specializes in helping men with pornography addiction and relationship issues through Telehealth counseling from a Christian perspective. With master’s degrees from Multnomah Biblical Seminary and Western Seminary, Johnny brings a unique blend of theological insight and psychological expertise to his practice. His passion is to help individuals find healing in their trauma and sexuality, leading to hope and wholeness. At Bridge Behavioral Health, Johnny offers a compassionate and respectful space for clients to explore their challenges and achieve personal growth. He is dedicated to helping clients find peace in the face of addiction, suffering, and emotional struggles in order to reach their full potential. His website: www.bridgebehavioralhealth.com Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/johnny-a-yorga-portland-or/727562 Bridge Behavioral Health Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088360362856 You can connect on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/CourageCoachingCounselingPodcast My website is: https://www.sovannpen.com/ I meet with clients here: https://www.anewdaycounseling.org Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe to watch future episodes. #trauma #traumahealing #traumarecovery #recovery #healing #therapy #christian #counseling #mensmentalhealth #addiction #sexualaddiction #facingtheshadow #christiancounseling

David Zailer is the Founder of Operation Integrity, www.operationintegrity.org, a Christ-centered organization that helps men and women face the reality of addiction and transform their lives. He is also Faculty with The Leadership Institute, www.spiritualleadership.com, mentoring Christian leaders and championing Christ-centered recovery internationally. Death of a Salesman is his latest book: &quot;The little fisherman inside David Zailer died when he was eight years old. Fifty years later, a business trip to his hometown of Houston forces David to face long-buried memories of hidden and unspeakable evil. A vividly colorful memoir, Death of a Fisherman is a torrent of truthful courage and defiant hope. Zailer’s winsome yet authentic vulnerability illuminates a path towards forgiveness for everyone who has wrestled with the complicated family dynamics of religious, physical, sexual, and chemical abuse. He has authored three other books: DEATH OF A FISHERMAN: A Memoir of Family, Faith, and Forgiveness WHEN LOST MEN COME HOME: An Inspired Journey to Sexual Integrity OUR JOURNEY HOME: Insights and Inspirations for Christian Twelve-Step Recovery STARTING POINT FOR RECOVERY David lives in Southern California, but maintains deep roots in his home state of Texas. You can watch this episode and others on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@sovannpen I write more about counseling, marriage, and parenting on my blog: ⁠⁠http://www.sovannpen.com/ ⁠ You can connect with me here: ⁠htps://www.instagram.com/sovannpencounseling⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/CourageCoachingCounseling ⁠ <a

Six months since the last episode! I&#39;m still alive! Been a busy year with family and BJJ. I&#39;ve been training and coaching more Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since earning my black belt in Jan after 23 years. I also started the Sovann Pen BJJ YouTube channel and The Uncle Wristlock Podcast. And we added two grandkids in the last eight months. This podcast is to encourage you and your family at the start of the school year. This year my wife Julie is teaching high school and jr high science again. And my daughter is starting another year of college in Seattle. This is the first time using Riverside to record an episode instead of Zoom. What do you think? You can read the blog here: https://www.sovannpen.com/eight-coaching-questions-for-a-great-start-to-school/ You can view other episodes of the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@sovannpen/videos #parenting #coaching #counseling #EQ #emotionalintelligence #secureattachment #insideout

Jake Doberenz is a certified polymath, identifying as a writer, teacher, minister, coach, and creative thinker. Jake founded Theophany Media, a Christian entertainment and education company exploring the intersection of Christ and creativity. He holds two degrees from Oklahoma Christian University: a Master&#39;s of Theological Studies and a Bachelor’s in Bible with a minor in Communication Studies. His published work includes plays, non-fiction books, and novels, and he has produced podcasts such as Creatively Christian. “I tell stories that help us rethink the way we relate to the wider world - oh, and that make us laugh!” Links  Faithful &amp; Funny Email Newsletter  Facebook  Twitter/X  Instagram  LinkedIn  YouTube  Goodreads  You can watch this episode and others on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@sovannpen I write more about counseling, marriage, and parenting on my blog: ⁠⁠http://www.sovannpen.com/ ⁠ You can connect with me here: ⁠htps://www.instagram.com/sovannpencounseling⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/CourageCoachingCounseling ⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/SovannPen⁠