You've seen it - the kid that blows things way out of proportion, the friend that is a total "Eeyore" about any new goal or idea...but that's actually happening inside of you, too. Why? What can you do? Come have a listen. ;)For the book

E30 What is The Opposite of Depression?

Apr 19th, 2021 7m 27s

If we don't want depression, can we find and have more of its opposite? What an interesting question. ;) Come and find out how to oppose a force like depression. You're going to feel great. :)5minutesbetter.com

E29 Why Antidepressants Don't Work

Apr 12th, 2021 5m 20s

Many things can contribute to depression. That's why so often managing mental health with only one solution doesn't really work.But here's the good news - that's not actually a problem. There are many solutions that, working together, create

E28 A Visualization for Letting Stuff Go

Apr 5th, 2021 7m 1s

Lots of things in life become emotional burdens. That can lead to increased stress, physical fatigue, and anxiety and depression. We need to have a consistent practice for laying burdens down. Join me for a simple visualization for letting t

E27 Depression and Addiction

Mar 30th, 2021 15m 14s

Today we have something new - an interview! Come join me as I discuss addiction and depression with Minds at Peace founder, Mark Levine.5minutesbetter.commindsatpeace.net

E26 Calling Out the Lies of Depression

Mar 22nd, 2021 7m 54s

They say you can't believe everything that you read on the internet, but guess what? You need to learn not to believe every thought that comes into your own head, either.5minutesbetter.com

E25 Hope, Belief and Depression

Mar 15th, 2021 6m 32s

Depression leaves a person feeling so hopeless. It seems like nothing with ever come and bring much-needed hope. Does that mean you are stuck with always feeling that way?Nope.I suggest you come and check this episode out. :)

E24 The Voices You Hear in Your Head When It's Hard

Mar 8th, 2021 7m 42s

Instead of looking at scripture stories as "good guys vs bad guys", let's see what they can teach us about our own thought patterns.5minutesbetter.com

E23 Make God Your Friend

Mar 8th, 2021 5m 53s

God a is friend always reaching out to you...how can you also be reaching out to Him?This is an episode brought over from my other podcast, Light In My Eye Scripture Podcast, as a part of combining the two podcasts in a more comprehensive disc

E22 The Power of The Fast

Mar 8th, 2021 6m 30s

I want more of God's influence and power in my life - how about you? I believe that the fast is a great key to how we can.This is an episode brought over from my other podcast, Light In My Eye Scripture Podcast, as a part of combining the two

E21 God and Kaizen

Mar 8th, 2021 7m 41s

What do you think, does God dive in and do everything all at once, or does He practice "baby steps"?This is an episode brought over from my other podcast, Light In My Eye Scripture Podcast, as a part of combining the two podcasts in a more com

E20 What Is Your Cross?

Mar 8th, 2021 5m 17s

This is an episode brought over from my other podcast, Light In My Eye Scripture Podcast, as a part of combining the two podcasts in a more comprehensive discussion about fighting depression. If you would like to listen to more of the Light In

E19 Inherited Light

Mar 8th, 2021 5m 37s

E18 A New Kind of Light

Mar 8th, 2021 5m 18s

E17 Focus and Depression

Mar 1st, 2021 9m 4s

What do you focus on? Does it have any affect on your brain? Oh, yes. Come join the discussion, my friend.

E16 What to Feed the Mind

Feb 25th, 2021 5m 49s

How are you at guarding and feeding your brain? "Guarding my brain?" you ask - yeah, it's a thing. ;) Come discover what that means!

E15 Remember the Little Things

Feb 10th, 2021 7m 16s

Depression is a battle, we get that. When you are tired, feeling beat down, how can you possibly win? With a tiny, amazing weapon, my friend. Come have a listen.

E14 Purpose and Depression

Jan 25th, 2021 9m 14s

What can a sense of purpose do for you when you are struggling with depression? How can you get a sense of purpose back when it seems like depression has taken yours from you? Come listen, my friends. This is an important issue to tackle, an

E13 Goals and Depression

Jan 19th, 2021 6m 20s

What can a dream about having nowhere to go teach us about fighting depression? Come join me for this episode of 5 Minutes Better and find out. ;)

E12 What to Feed (and not feed) Your Brain

Jan 11th, 2021 9m 47s

What are you eating every day that can help - or harm - the functions of your brain? Come find out, you might be surprised!

E11 Gut Health for the Mind

Jan 6th, 2021 7m 29s

The health of the gut and the brain are seriously intertwined. It is being studied and proven more and more that healing the gut helps the mind. Come discover some suggestions for making it easy to heal your gut.

E10 Brain Health and Magnesium

Dec 29th, 2020 6m 14s

Taking magnesium is a tiny, easy step, but you are going to be amazed by the good things it can do for you.

E9 Brain Detox

Dec 22nd, 2020 5m 37s

Do you have a toxic load mentally? What can caring for our bodies teach us about caring for our minds?

E8 Compassion as a Coping Skill

Nov 23rd, 2020 5m 28s

Got a lot on your plate? Need some ideas for how you can cope? Come have a listen, I've got an easy one right here.

E7 Mental & Physical Flexibility and Depression

Nov 16th, 2020 5m 38s

Have you ever thought about the need for flexibility? Only when you were too sore to move something, right? ;) We actually really need flexibility, and today I share some simple ways to stretch physically and mentally.