October 2024 – Mental Health & Faith

55. Fighting Goliath with Jesslyn McCutcheon

By Mental-Health--And- | October 29, 2024

Facing The Giant: Bipolar Disorder

Jessyln McCutcheon spent twenty years battling a giant in her life. A diagnosis of bipolar I revealed the giant’s name, and then the real work began. Hear Jesslyn’s story of how finding the right treatment plan brought her relief from symptoms. The more powerful story is how God transformed Jesslyn by revealing his purpose for her life resulting in the establishment of Fighting Goliath for Mental Illness, Jesslyn’s ministry. This episode will include Jesslyn’s story as well as many tips and suggestions to aid anyone who lives with a mental illness. It will also provide important information for those wanting to learn more about what it is like to live with a mental health condition. Finally, you will hear about Jesslyn’s new book to be released in early 2025.

Jesslyn’s Bio

Jesslyn McCutcheon is a member of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) NW Piedmont and the AACC (American Association of Christian Counseling). Since being diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder 24 years ago, she actively advocates and speaks regarding mental illness to normalize and destigmatize conversations around mental health. Her ministry, Fighting Goliath for Mental Illness helps and empowers women who live with bipolar disorder manage their symptoms more effectively through resources, lived, experience and incorporating God’s word in order to live a more fulfilling life.

Connect with Jesslyn

Fighting Goliath Support Group: www.facebook.com/groups/986621275666764/
www.jesslynmccutcheon.com
instagram.com/@fightinggoliath4mentalillness
instagram.com/@jesslynmccutcheon
linkedin.com/in/jesslynmfgfmi
www.youtube.com/@FGFMI
TikTok.com/@jesslynmccutcheon

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Join the conversation by leaving your comments or emailing Caroline at caroline@carolinescooper.com. Caroline S. Cooper (Owner of Mental Health Connect) is a writer, speaker, and podcast/YouTube host whose mission is to offer encouragement for life in a complicated world. Please email your comments, questions, or suggestions to caroline@carolinescooper.com.

NEED HELP?
Nationwide (USA) Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline: Call Or Text: 988
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: (800)-662-HELP [4357]
National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
National Child Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
National Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 or Text to 838255
National LGBT Help Line: 888-843-4564

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54. What is Selective Mutisim? with Nanette Holloway

By Mental-Health--And- | October 22, 2024

SELECTIVE MUTISM – social anxiety

Nanette Holloway shares her experience with selective mutism, a condition typically found in childhood and occasionally continuing into adulthood. The Cleveland Clinic describes selective mutism (SM) as “a mental health condition where you can’t talk in certain situations because of fear or anxiety. It usually affects young children, but it can also affect adolescents and adults. This condition is more than being shy, bashful or timid. SM is an anxiety disorder. It can overlap with other anxiety-related conditions and have lingering effects later in life.”

Nanette is a registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree from Oral Roberts University and a master’s degree from Southern Nazarene University. She is also a writer, speaker, and blogger.

Find out more:

Selective Mutism Association: https://www.selectivemutism.org
ASHA, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: https://www.asha.org/Practice-Portal/Clinical-Topics/Selective-Mutism
Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/selective-mutism

Connect with Nanette:

Website: https://nanetteholloway.com
Email: nanette@nanetteholloway.com
Phone number: 405-456-9741
Nanette’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nanette-M.-Holloway/author/B0844RG51Q?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1729613001&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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53. The Imagine Project with Brant Winn

By Mental-Health--And- | October 15, 2024

“Imagine”

Brant Winn was so impressed with a workshop he attended by Dianne Mahoney that he has now become an active proponent of The Imagine Project, an approach to mental wellness through “imagining” the possibilities in a seven step approach to healing. The imagine project was created by Dianne Mahoney. This nonprofit organization provides free resources to gives kids, teens, and adults the opportunity to work through difficult life circumstances through expressive writing.

Find out more at https://theimagineproject.org/

Contact Brant for More Information

Brant Winn, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, College of Education and Health Professions
Director of Field Experiences/Associate Professor
816-584-6350 (Primary)
816-810-7690 (Mobile)
brant.winn@park.edu

Brant’s Bio

Dr. Brant Winn has worked in education for 30 years as a teacher and administrator, both in public and private K-12 schools and higher education. In his roles as Associate Dean, Director of Field Experiences, and Associate Professor at Park University, Brant pours himself into his work with education students while teaching face-to-face and blended courses focusing on the topics of trauma-informed, mindfulness, resilience, and student engagement. Brant also provides faculty development for full/part time faculty, mentoring them in the development of new teaching and learning strategies that respond to the increasingly complex needs of students and adults. Brant is married to his beautiful wife, Christian, and is the proud father of five amazing girls, Emma, Claire, Olivia, Chloe, and Ellie. He is part of the leadership team at E6 Ministries, a men’s ministry whose mission is to help men discover life, freedom, and healing in walking with God daily along the masculine journey. When not spending time with his family or with his men’s ministry, Brant enjoys watching and playing sports, listening to live music, and traveling with Christian and his girls.

Dianne Maroney – Founder of The Imagine Project

Dianne Maroney is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. She is the founder of The Imagine Project, Inc., a nonprofit organization that helps kids, teens, and adults overcome challenging life circumstances through expressive writing. Dianne is a thought leader in the area of stress and trauma in children. Her simple, yet profound 7-step writing tool, now used by schools across the US and internationally, gives kids and teens the opportunity to rewrite a challenging personal story and Imagine new possibilities in its place. Dianne is an international speaker and author of several award-winning books including her most recent is, The Imagine Project: Empowering Kids to Rise Above Drama, Trauma, and Stress (Yampa Valley Publishing, 2018) won 1st place in the CIPA Evvy Awards in the Parenting division. Her first book The Imagine Project: Stories of Courage, Hope and Love (Yampa Valley Publishing, 2013) won multiple awards including the coveted Benjamin Franklin Award for nonfiction titles. Dianne’s children’s book, Byron the Caterpillar Who Loved to Imagine (Yampa Valley Publishing, 2017) is a gift to all who read it, and Your Premature Baby and Child (Berkley, 1999) was written after her daughter was born extremely premature. Dianne lives outside of Denver with her husband and has 3 grown children.

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52. Breathing & Wellness with Dentist Tim Doolin

By Mental-Health--And- | October 8, 2024

The importance of breathing

Then the Lord God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. (Genesis 2:7, NASB)

Dentistry involves so much more than cleaning teeth. Dentist Timothy Doolin, DMD shares incredible insights on how the development of our tongue and facial structure can affect our ability to breathe, sleep, and develop our minds and bodies in a healthy way. He provides biblical support as well as many references and resources. Dr. Doolin also introduces four methods for improving tongue development and breathing skills that will also lead to positive mental health and wellness.

Tim referenced the following books about breathing: Breath, by James Nestor; The Biology of Belief, by Bruce Lipton; Shut Your Mouth and Save Your Life, by George Catlin.

Learn more!

Information about Dr. Doolin and his dental practice a can be found at http://www.angelfirefamilydentistry.com/

Contact Information:

Timothy Doolin DMD
Angel Fire Family Dentistry
27479 Hwy 64 #936
Angel Fire, NM 87710
Phone: 575. 377. 1383
Instagram @dr.timdoolin

COVER IMAGE “BREATHE” BY tim-goedhart ON unsplasH

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO THE MENTAL HEALTH & FAITH: A CLOSER LOOK PODCAST.

A MORE COMPLETE LIST OF MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES CAN BE FOUND ON CAROLINE’S WEBSITE.

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