Becoming Well Podcast

Becoming Well helps anyone who wants to change—your relationships, your emotions, your faith in God. Join Dr. Deb Gorton and Dr. Mary Hendrickson for honest conversations, interviews, and personal sto…

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Family Mystery with Guest Brian Dahlen
Our families are incredibly instrumental in our formation. Simultaneously, a lot of family dynamics can be very complex. Join Deb, Mary, and special guest, Brian Dahlen as they discuss a 5 year journey towards familial reconciliation and forgiveness. Episodes of the Grandfather Effect Podcast prem…
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Mental Health and Motherhood
Any mom will tell you that there are unique triumphs and joys that come along with motherhood. Are there also certain struggles that come with the triumphs? Some struggles that unite moms and their mental health? Join us for today’s episode to hear more, and Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms ou…
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Observing Diagnoses
The word “diagnosis” holds a lot of weight for many people. But how does one receive a diagnosis? Why are diagnoses controversial? Join Deb and Mary for a discussion that answers these questions. For additional resources and information about the podcast, check out http://www.becomingwellpodcast.o…
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Women In Leadership
The presence of women in leadership is a hot topic in political, religious, and social spheres all over the global West. But what about the mental health of those women? Join Deb and Mary for this brand new episode of Becoming Well where we dive deep into some of the mental health implications of b…
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Who are Deb and Mary?
You love them, we love them, but WHO ARE THEY? In this episode of the Becoming Well podcast, we flip the script and allow Deb and Mary to provide wisdom from their own personal experiences. This episode is fun, vulnerable, and provides a closer look into our two hosts and their own lives!
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Flaming Arrows or Intrusive Thoughts
Spiritual Warfare or Mental Illness? Or both? These are two complex, controversial topics in both Christian and secular spheres. There are so many questions surrounding these themes: How should Christians view the reality of Spiritual Warfare in tandem with mental illness? Could “flaming darts of …
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What About My Relationship Status? with Dr. Valencia Wiggins
Today we are joined by Dr. Valencia Wiggins to talk about love in many forms -- the love in marriage, love in singleness, and how the love of God does not discriminate toward one or the other. We address topics like loneliness, freedom, and how relationships of all kinds can highlight the love of G…
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The Church's Hidden Sin
In this episode of Becoming Well, we have two very special guests: Dr. Dwight Perry and Dr. Elizabeth Pierre. We discuss their book, “Even the Best of Us: Clergy Sexual Failure—The Church’s Hidden Sin” as well as dive deeper into the implications of sexual abuse on accountability and leadership wit…
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Comforting the Shaken
Does the call to comfort one another make you feel uncomfortable? Unsteady? Does it fill you with questions about what to say? What not to say? How to BEST comfort the shaken? Join Dr. Mary Hendrickson and Dr. Deb Gorton as we dive into a discussion about TRUE comfort in relation to the Old Testame…
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2022 PREMIERE: Mental Health Resolutions
Are YOU planning on making resolutions for 2022? Maybe getting in shape? Eating healthy? We often make resolutions for our physical health, but what about our mental health? Is making resolutions even healthy? Helpful? Sustainable? Join Dr. Mary Hendrickson and Dr. Deb Gorton for the first episode …
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