There is no doubt our lives are consumed with technology and social media, and for many, it's become such an entrenched part of our lives that we don't know what to do without it. In this 2 Part series we are looking at the link between social media, technology and mental health, with a focus on anxiety. In Part 2 we are continuing to delve into the impact social media and technology have on our mental health as well as some ways to combat the negative ramifications of their usage in our lives.

There is no doubt our lives are consumed with technology and social media, and for many, it's become such an entrenched part of our lives that we don't know what to do without it. In this 2 Part series we are looking at the link between social media, technology and mental health, with a focus on anxiety. In Part 1 we are looking at what anxiety is, some statistics around it as well as statistics around the use of technology and social media, and then delving into the impact it has on our mental health.

We live in a world that is full of filters, facades, and fabrications. From social media to AI, there’s so much around us that isn’t real, let alone authentic. In the world of mental health, we’re seeing the desperation for authenticity in this world and the damage from the lack thereof. People want real, but they don’t know how to find it, discern it, or even be it. Today, we are going to dive into how to live an authentic life.

Foundation Restoration is about to hit the 14 year mark as a ministry, and there’s been a lot of reflecting and reminiscing that comes with that. Fourteen years brings a lot of learning and lessons with it, and today is all about sharing that with you. In this episode, I want to share some of the key truths I have learned about ministry, leadership, and venturing out to do something out of the box and out of the boat.

It’s one of the most commonly asked questions I get asked. Does therapy work? Does it really work? Or is it a waste of time and money? In this edition of the Ask Me Anything Segment, I am going to tackle this question thoroughly and highlight 3 key components to what makes or breaks therapy’s effectiveness.

Anxiety. Everyone experiences it at one time or another, but for some, it’s a debilitating and very real part of their everyday lives. Anxiety can impact people in different ways, but regardless, it tends to grip us in a way that squeezes the very life out of our lives. So, what is anxiety? And how do we deal with it? What is the key to coping with anxiety?

We all have feelings whether we want to admit it or not. Some people want to completely avoid feelings and deny their existence. Others live and die by their feelings. Our world says your feelings are all that matter. The Christian community can tend to repress and discourage feelings. So what’s the answer? Is there a happy medium? Is there a bridge between the extremes? Feelings have their place and their purpose, and in this episode, we’re going to discuss emotional intelligence, acknowledging emotions, and managing emotions.