DEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDS
Depression, Bipolar & Anxiety disorder discussion from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint perspective. A discussion about living a purposeful, gospel filled life while struggling with mental illness specifically depression, bipolar and anxiety disorders. Anyone with questions or comments about this podcast can contact the author through email. dtsocha@gmail.com
Episodes
251 episodes
Episode #251 - The Devil's Playground
There exists two major forces inspiring Lucifer's dictatorship. The first is fear. And the second is contention. Both work in the dark to inspire pride, jealously and a host of difficulties.
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Episode 251
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Episode #250 - In Defense of Emma Hale Smith
This week seemed appropriate to bring back Emma to our memory. She was and is a valiant servant of God. I believe that she was valiant to the end, even given what has been written. She did not travel west. She may have h...
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Episode 250
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Episode #249 - Mortality and the Anti-Christ Within Us
The mortal natural man within our body chemistry is a powerful force that is necessary but can be turned against our spiritual nature. It can act as a powerful Anti-Christ force if we allow for it to occur. However, seeing these phi...
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Episode 249
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Episode #247 - The Work of Happiness
This week's episode is one of my favorites recorded in 2022.
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Episode 247
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Episode #246 - The Prodigal
We can all feel like the prodigal son or daughter and yet we find that both the older brother and the prodigal were wrong in their perceptions.
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Episode 246
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Episode #245 - The Character of Christ
When we understand the character and nature of Christ, we come to understand ourselves and the power of the atonement to change our natures especially when we find ourselves in difficult trials and circumstances.
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Episode 245
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Episode #244 - That Guilty Feeling
Guilt is a primary emotion of the body that allows it to maintain habit formation but it can also be a terrible obstacle to mental and emotional illness.
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Episode 244
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Episode #243 - Broken Vessels & Eternal Life
Given that mental health awareness month is upon us. It is important to understand that we are children of God and Christ and broken vessels are the Lord's specialty.
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Episode 243
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Episode #242 - Spiritual Origins & Mortal Shells
Mortality can be a difficult place for someone suffering with mental and emotional health issues. It can very much feel as though your mortal body is controlling you rather than you your body. And yet with all of this it is so impor...
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Episode 242
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Episode #241 - Grace, Mercy & Covenant Protection
When we partake of covenants and live the gospel, we will find grace, mercy and protection, but it is very important to remember just how individual those blessings are to each of us.
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Episode 241
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Episode #240 - Anxiety Disorders & Sharing the Gospel
Anxiety and sharing the gospel may seem like incompatible ideas. And yes anxiety certainly causes issues. Many individuals see their weakness as failure but that is not what the Lord sees.
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Episode 240
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Episode #239 - How Do I Know?
The path of the disciple is marked by our relationship with the Savior. Often we look for the divinely appointed steps of exaltation, thinking that all must be revealed to us as we walk the path. The truth is that beyond the revelat...
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Episode 239
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Episode #238 - The Path of Discipleship
We so often in our lives want to define our personal path of discipleship and then tell the Lord what the blessings should be. Yet that is not the definition of a disciple. It is He who determines our path and so often his path is n...
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Episode 238
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Episode #237 - The Balm of Gilead
Is Medication really right for me? What to consider and what medications are available?
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Episode 237
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Episode #236 - Can You Feel So Now
Are you on the path? Are you in good standing with the Lord? Are you enough and can you feel it? So often these questions cause us deep reflection and trouble when it comes to living the gospel with mental and emotional illness. &nbs...
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Episode 236
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Episode #235 - Joy - Happiness and Mortal Chemistry
What is joy? What is happiness? So often in the church we talk about ideas such as joy and happiness but have a limited idea as to what they truly mean in our lives.
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Episode 235
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Episode #234 - Bad Days
We all face bad days and troubling moments. That is no secret. But do we understand their purpose in the celestial realms and trials.
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Episode 234
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Episode #233 - Perfectionism - Faith Crisis
Perfectionism is a very unique coping mechanism built to calm our personal anxieties. However, it can be an often is problematic to life in this world and the church. We can view the church and world's requirements as daunting...
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Episode 233
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Episode #232 - The Second Mile
So often in life the answer to our problems in life or when we are seeking blessings is do more, serve more, be more. The difficulty with this approach is that our personal spiritual efforts are only part of the equation.
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Episode 232
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Episode #231 - Simon Peter
Sometimes we find ourselves doubting that we can complete our foreordained mortal missions because we experience emotional and mental illness. That somehow our illness has thwarted our divine purposes. This idea is simply not true.&...
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Episode 231
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Episode #230 - Faith and Fear
Faith can be a troubling subject when you suffer with mental illness. It is important to understand what faith is, what fear is and how we can work through the difficulties we face.
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Episode 230
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Episode #229 - Job
Faith that brings forth miracles is certainly a foundational faith but remaining faithful without seeing the miracle and even in the face of severe trials is the faith that builds the temple.
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Episode 229
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Episode #228 - Pornography, Addiction and Mental Health
Phonography addiction is a sensitive subject, and it is one of the least understood from the perspective of mental health. Individuals who suffer with mental health concerns are prone to addiction due to the nature of the illness and porn...
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Episode 228
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Episode #227 - Intrusive Thoughts
Intrusive thoughts and emotions are a significant problem within mental and emotional illness. This is especially true for members of the Church of Jesus Christ and other Christians. Thoughts of death, sexuality and worthlessness ar...
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Episode 227
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