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
282 episodes
Episode #258 - Repentance & Mental Illness
Repentance is such a different process when you live with mental illness.
Episode #247 - The Work of Happiness
This week's episode is one of my favorites recorded in 2022.
Episode #291 - Returning Early and Calling Weakness
What does the Lord say when we return early or cannot continue in our current calling?
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.
Episode #290 - Long Roads and Difficult Sacrifices
Sometimes we simply do not know how long the road will be or how difficult the sacrifices that will be required. But what we do know is that he will always be with us.
Episode #290 Enduring It Well
Enduring is one of the most misunderstood words in the scriptural cannon. To endure well means so much more than what is on the surface. And yet when understood brings a peace that few can achieve.
Episode #289 - Pausing Doubt
Many times to obtain the truth we need we must pause our doubt. Pausing doubt can be one of the most beneficial things we can do when afflicted with mental health concerns.
Episode #288 - Stress Triggers
Stress is the motivational source for our symptoms. The greater the stress in our lives the more likely we are to have difficult symptoms. So what can we do?
Episode #287 - My Road to Happiness
We are spiritual beings living a mortal life. It is important to remember that happiness is found in the journey not the destination.
Episode #286 - Resolutions
Resolutions can be tough to tackle when you suffer with mental health problems. But there exist ways that it can be done successfully. Most of all, it is important to remember that placing undo stress upon oneself is never a good me...
Episode #285 - The Divine Gift
There is much we can learn from and apply to our lives regarding the Savior's birth in Bethlehem.
Episode #67 Learning to Love Ourselves as we Are
So much of the pain and heartache surrounding church membership and mental illness is the guilt we feel when we don't have the capacity to serve. Our illness limits us in so many ways and when we are limited, we don't feel whole, complete...
Episode #284 - Can You Feel So Now
Sometimes the pruning we experience in life feels too much. But the Lord knows what he is doing and knows what we need.
Episode #283 - Trusting The Process
Sometimes through difficult waters we must trust the processes of the Lord as he has born the same yoke that we are wearing.
Episode #7 To Be Healed
Why would the Lord allow for an illness such as depression to continue? A discussion of what it means to be healed and the process healing within the context of gospel principles. Also a recounting of the author's experiences regarding he...
Episode #17 To the Leaders
Mental illness is more common among church members than most leadership would think and the leadership of a ward is most likely to encounter it on a regular basis. Sometimes everything about the illness is relegated to the LDS services bl...
Episode #282 - The Harder We Try
Sometimes the harder we try the more difficult it gets.
Episode #281 - The Road to Emmaus
Often our road to Emmaus is filled with perils, roadblocks, inclines and danger and like the disciples we can be traveling with the Lord and not even know it.
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.&...
Episode #280 Strange Roads & Spacious Buildings
Sometimes we find ourselves on strange roads with a yoke to heavy to bear.
Episode #279 Deafening Doubt in Depression-Anxiety
Doubt is the enemy of faith and during depressive episodes the chemistry of the body pushes the individual to doubt everything from their worthiness to their own personality. Understanding this principle of depression can help to overcome...
Episode #120 - Developing a Deepening Relationship with Christ
A relationship with the Savior and the Father is one of the most important aspects of conversion and mental illness feels like the perfect imperfection when it comes to the development of this relationship. There are however things we can...
Episode #278 - Battling Social Anxiety
One of the more common sides of mental and emotional illness that often goes undiagnosed is Social Anxiety. It can be paralyzing to anyone who suffers but more especially to a church member who is required by commandment to be actively en...