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PodchaserPTSD, Jesus and ME: Helping In The Trenches and Beyond
The inaugural season finale of Wednesdays With Watson, features two special guests. Cheryl Rice and Christy Waulk join us to conclude the season and help highlight the message of the entire season. We know that there is Hope, and want to tell you about it.
Cheryl Rice brings 37 years of ministerial experience as she has served alongside her husband Dr. William Rice, senior pastor, Calvary Church, Clearwater, Florida. She holds her BA in History and English from Samford University.
Christy Waulk is the Co-Founder of Baylight Counseling, also in Clearwater, Florida. Christy holds multiple degrees in the area of Biblical counseling as well as trauma training. She is currently a doctoral candidate at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Healing happens when we understand the importance of community, the importance of church, and the importance of counseling. More important than those things, we understand the Star of all of our stories, IS our ultimate Hope.
This episode is meant to start conversations among laypeople in churches as well as leadership. When laypeople serve hurting people in their congregation, they are ministering to approximately 25% of their congregation at any given time.
Some of this work happens outside the church, in fact a good bit of it does. “Community is vital to healing” Christy shares. So, even though this episode is focused on the church, mental health should first be addressed in the trenches where people are hurting first and most.
Leadership must also understand the importance of providing resources for helpers and support creative and innovative ways to minister to those hurting in their sphere of influence.
This episode creates a call to action.
Oftentimes, there are financial barriers to counseling. Christy and Josh Waulk have created a non profit organization for the hurting and never turn away a counseling client because of their inability to pay. To accomplish this, Baylight Counseling has a way for you to help. Consider a donation to this foundation so they can continue to provide these services, especially in a difficult year like 2020. Here is the link where you can donate to this foundation. Your donation is tax deductible and would support the mission of this podcast: HELP PEOPLE. “To Love God, To Love People, that is the center of the marrk”
Scripture: Matthew 22:37, Ecc 3, Luke 10:27, 2 Tim 1:7
Sincere thanks to a loyal audience of a baby. podcast. It has been the podcast that could, and we are looking forward to season 2! Watch for announcements in the coming weeks regarding Season 2 staring in January.
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PTSD, Jesus and ME: Processing Fear in Real Time
Unscheduled. Unscripted. Unedited.
Undone.
Jesus, the microphone, and me.
This unscheduled, unscripted, and unedited solo episode was recorded on November 9, 2020.
This real time fear processing may help some on the other side of the recording, as listeners ascertain for themselves what it looks like to gain victory over paralyzing fear.
PTSD patients start this process way behind the starting line, the work is hard. It is exhausting. It is worth it.
“I chose to take this road called faith, I will walk on” 4 HIM
“My well runs dry, but I have known the taste of rain” Natalie Grant
Scripture:
Psalm 139, Matthew 7
PTSD, Jesus and ME: Facing Fear
Special guest Crissy Loughridge is back to help us navigate PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and fear. She also helps us understand her own journey with fear and navigating the waters of 2020. This is simply a conversation between two friends and it is our desire to help those, who like us, may be struggling with fear.
Fear doesn’t look the same for everyone and Crissy helps us understand how it looks for her. Fear steals logic, especially from PTSD patients, and we share candidly how that has become evident for Amy during this uncertain time.
This episode was recorded without a script and the true desires of our hearts is for you to understand and navigate fear, as best we can explain it to you.
Scripture references Psalm 27:13, Psalm 23, Is 43
PTSD, Jesus and Me: Forgiving Yourself, Special Guest Autumn Victoria, Pt 2
As we continue the conversation with trauma survivor and special guest, Autumn Victoria, we learn more about her healing and how she had to learn to forgive herself as well as those who harmed her. Oftentimes, we are our own worst enemy and if we are not careful, guilt and shame can rule us. Autumn is candid in this episode and her story demands attention, it demands that we continue to realize our value to God and to people. The story demands that we evaluate our inability to forgive ourselves and why in Autumn’s case, she struggled to forgive herself.
Autumn is a interpreter for our deaf community and this episode has been interpreted in ASL and that video is on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg0WrJV2DUt0MQNuvVB1h3A?
Scripture references: Eph 4:32, Psalm 32:5, Hebrews 4:15
“Clean” Lyrics by Natalie Grant
PTSD, Jesus and Me: Forgiving Trauma Makers, Special Guest Autumn Victoria, Pt 1
This episode features trauma survivor Autumn Victoria. Autumn is a survivor of domestic violence and childhood abuse. She walks us through parts of her story and shares how she has been able to forgive those who harmed her. She beautifully describes how the weight of withholding forgiveness literally affected her entire being. Listeners will appreciate her practical approach to forgiveness and even those who do not share her (my) faith can find hope in her message. The message and the need for forgiving others, even when they haven’t asked for it, is a universal message and we all have to find our way to that place of peace.
Autumn is an interpreter for our deaf community and has interpreted this episode in ASL which is featured on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg0WrJV2DUt0MQNuvVB1h3A?
Scripture References: Eph 4:32, Psalm 32:5, Hebrews 4:15
PTSD Jesus and Me: Forgiving Trauma Makers
This solo episode is about forgiveness. This episode continues Amy’s journey with PTSD and the important component of forgiveness. This often misunderstood (and necessary) step in healing is imperative to long term restoration.
What does forgiveness mean? What doesn’t it mean? How can we get freedom from all the pain of the trauma? This episode is raw and real and it addresses domestic violence and child abandonment. But it also tells the story of an important component to successful transactions of forgiveness. Amy shares how the story of missionary Nate Saint, his son Steve Saint, Chief Mincayani and the “End Of Speer” story heavily impacted her view of forgiveness.
Potential Trigger For Domestic Violence survivors at 13-15 minutes.
Scripture references: Phil 1:6, Eph 4:32, 2 Sam 24:24, Jude 24-25, John 27
End Of Speer Story
PTSD Jesus and Me: Special Guest Dr. Thomas Petit, Trauma Certified Therapist Part 2
This episode of Wednesdays With Watson, PTSD, Jesus and Me special guest Dr. Thomas Petit returns to help us understand PTSD and its treatments. Part 2 immediately picks up on a candid discussion about PTSD. This episode helps listeners understand treatments available and Dr. Petit also provides tools for immediate relief of symptoms of PTSD and anxiety. Dr. Petit walks the listener through exercises to calm fight or flight responses, to settle down anxiety attacks and to give you Hope in the midst of tragedy and loss.
Dr. Petit has worked with Amy for 12 years and has been instrumental in her healing as well as establishing effective CPTSD/PTSD coping mechanisms. This has been accomplished by traditional talk therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, RRT and TIH.
BEST OF ALL, HE KNOWS AND LOVES THE STAR OF ALL OF OUR STORIES
Part two features answers to questions like:
What is EMDR?
What is RRT?
What is TIH?
What is talk therapy?
How can we help with anxiety and PTSD in real time?
And SO MUCH MORE!
Dr. Thomas Petit, Ph.D, located in St. Petersburg, Florida is a Nationally Certified Board Certified Mental Health Counselor, he is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) He is a Board Certified Life Coach and is certified in three trauma therapies, EMDR, RRT, and TIH.
He earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois.
Master of Arts in Counseling, Grace Theological Seminary.
PhD, Counselor Education, University of South Florida.
Scripture 139:13, Genesis 1:26-27, John 10:10, Philippians 1:12, Joel 2:25
PTSD Jesus and Me: Special Guest Dr. Thomas Petit, Trauma Certified Therapist
This episode of Wednesdays With Watson, PTSD, Jesus and Me features special guest Dr. Thomas Petit. This episode brings expert explanations of trauma, why and how it affects us and how all of us have experienced trauma in 2020.
Dr. Petit has worked with Amy for 12 years and has been instrumental in her healing as well as establishing effective CPTSD/PTSD coping mechanisms. This has been accomplished by traditional talk therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, RRT and TIH.
BEST OF ALL, HE KNOWS AND LOVES THE STAR OF ALL OF OUR STORIES
Part one features answers to questions like:
What is trauma?
What is PTSD?
What is fight or flight?
What is the difference between “Big T” Trauma and “Little T” Trauma?
How can we recognize the physical symptoms of PTSD, what are they?
Why do we respond to danger and why is that a good thing under the right circumstances?
And SO MUCH MORE!
Dr. Thomas Petit, Ph.D, located in St. Petersburg, Florida is a Nationally Certified Board Certified Mental Health Counselor, he is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) He is a Board Certified Life Coach and is certified in three trauma therapies, EMDR, RRT, and TIH.
He earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois.
Master of Arts in Counseling, Grace Theological Seminary.
PhD, Counselor Education, University of South Florida.
PTSD Jesus and Me: Because I Matter Too (Eating Disorders)
In this introspective episode, Watson addresses PTSD and her own struggle with an Eating Disorder connected to a lifetime of trauma. After spending most of the podcast season encouraging listeners that they matter, this episode chronicles Watson’s own journey to realize that she matters too.
There is Hope and this episode journals real time PTSD healing and restoration of years that the locusts stole. We have a God who leaves the 99 to find the ONE, and you are the ONE!
PTSD, Jesus and Me: You Matter, Worth Dying For. Substance Abuse
Opioid addiction is more than an epidemic. It is a default mechanism for coping with trauma and emotional pain. In this episode, Watson is candid about her own struggle with narcotic pain medication, and guest Crissy Loughridge joins the discussion bringing an important perspective from a family member.
It should not surprise anyone that substance abuse and PTSD is a phenomenon that is well understood. Continuing the mission of dishing out Hope for those who’s stories may look like hers, Watson dives into her story and ultimately credits the Star of the story as well as her community for TREATING THE PAIN, not the SYMPTOMS. This podcast is raw and real and should provide great Hope for those looking for it. Hope is interesting that way, it likes to be caught.
PTSD, Jesus and Me: You Matter
The first “You Matter” podcast has one goal. To remind you, or perhaps maybe to teach you for the first time, that you, in fact MATTER! Continuing our conversation about PTSD, Watson begins to discuss unfavorable behaviors often seen in patients with PTSD. These behaviors are often rooted in an inability to understand our value as humans and that, that, is a human condition, not just a PTSD condition.
Heads up, it’s about to get real. This podcast isn’t for everyone. It is raw, it is real, it is transparent, it is truthful. There is one goal: Help People.
Scripture references: Genesis 1:26, Mark 5, Psalm 139, and Proverbs 13:12 (Hope deferred makes the heart sick).
PTSD, Jesus and Me: Memory Keeper Part 3
In the final “Memory Keeper” segment special guest Crissy Loughridge returns for a candid conversation that took an unexpected turn; the captured audio tells the story, and Watson is more dedicated than ever to get the word out that there is Hope for PTSD! This is a candid conversation and begins to introduce some negative, and often relationship ruining behaviors often seen in patients with PTSD. Loughridge stresses the importance of loved ones and caretakers also seeking outside help. Join us for this conversation that promises to evoke some regret, but more than that, gratefulness for the opportunity and platform.
PTSD, Jesus and Me: Memory Keeper Part 2
In part 2 of this 3 part conversation, Crissy Loughridge continues to share from her perspective some of the events and traumas that she has witnessed. This episode is particularly powerful for those of you who love someone with PTSD as the conversation is candid and a light shone on the need for loved ones to take care of themselves and to get help themselves. Drop-in on part two of this precious conversation where friends are talking about darker days but the continued faithfulness of God.
PTSD, Jesus and Me: Memory Keeper
In this, our 5th episode, we welcome our first guest to Wednesdays With Watson. Oftentimes, patients with PTSD struggle with memories, often combining memories or forgetting them completely. In this episode, Crissy Loughridge, who has been mentioned in almost all the podcasts, and a close friend is our guest and lends her voice to some memories shared in previous podcasts. Also in this episode is a little of the science behind jumbled memories that may serve to encourage patients of PTSD and those that love them.
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John 15:13
“Greater Love Has No Man Than To Lay Down His Life For His Friend”
Psalm 91:5-6
“You will not afraid of the terror by night, or of the arrow that flies by day; of the pestilence that stalks in the darkness or the destruction the waste of noon”
PTSD Jesus and Me: Hospitals and Courtrooms
In this episode of PTSD, Jesus and Me, Amy continues her journey through Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Her story is often one of heartbreak and loss, yet filled with Hope provided through the church, community and trauma informed counseling. This particular episode contains portions of Amy’s domestic violence journey; but more importantly a fight for the survival of her faith in Jesus, the star of any story. Also in this episode are practical and personal explanations of a hallmark of PTSD, flashbacks and night terrors.
Matthew 10:31
So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Matthew 11:2
When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”
Hebrew 4:14-15
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven,[f] Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.
PTSD, Jesus and Me: Safe Enough to Fall Apart
In this episode, Amy continues to share her journey to and through PTSD. As a storyteller, Amy is engaging listeners and gaining an audience interested in this miraculous healing story. This episode is real and Amy fails to hide her emotion in retelling this part of her story. This is a story of great hope, but as listeners learn in this episode, the road to healing was rocky. Come along as Amy tells you her story, and most importantly highlights Jesus, the star of her story.
So don’t be afraid, you are worth more than many sparrows. Matthew. 10:31
PTSD, Jesus and Me: Lost With Directions
In this episode, Amy discusses some practical implications of PTSD. Many times, survivors of trauma are unaware of symptoms that can and often does affect lives on a daily basis. Also in this episode, Amy begins to tell her story as it pertains to her journey to the diagnosis of Complex PTSD.
There is Hope for PTSD and survivors of trauma, but sometimes getting to the road to healing feels like an insurmountable task, but HEALING COMES! Amy challenges trauma survivors as well as those who love them, to put in the hard work, because healing sits at the beautiful intersection of Joy and sorrow. Come! Learn about how healing is for all of us and the first step in that journey is surrender.
Hebrews 4:15-16
“This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses. For He faced the same testings we do, yet without sin, so let us approach the throne of Grace with confidence”
Important phone numbers:
National Suicide Prevention: 1-800-273-8255
National Domestic Violence Prevention: 1-800-799-723
PTSD, Jesus and Me: Healing That Doesn’t Make Sense
Pain can have a purpose and I hope that you are the purpose of my pain. In this first season of Wednesday’s With Watson, we will focus on my journey and life with complex PTSD. I am a survivor of over 3 decades of neglect, abandonment and abuse. Early in life, I found the answer to surviving trauma and I want to share it with you. That Answer hasn’t always made sense, but my healing can not be denied and I want to share it with you.
There is much stigma to mental health issues in America and in the world. It is, perhaps, the most overlooked healthcare issue in society today. However, when we choose to address it and surround ourselves with people who refuse to let us ignore it, there IS healing and there IS Hope.
This is my story. This is my song.
Joel 2:25 “I will restore the years the locusts have stolen from you”
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