Madness & Grace Podcast
"Madness & Grace Podcast" with Matthew Stanford, PhD, is a podcast from the Hope and Healing Center & Institute. The show will focus on the interplay between mental health and faith.
Episodes
35 episodes since 2023
S2 EP10: Adoption/Foster-Care and the Church
In today's episode, we welcome Reverend Amy Bezecny from Cultivating Families as she discusses the current state of these areas and how faith communities can support adoption and foster care...
September 02, 2024
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44:45
S2 EP9: What is Mindfulness
There’s a big misconception that mindfulness is equivalent to eastern meditation practices, demanding a completely still and empty mind. In reality, mindfulness is the act of consciously focusing your mind on the present moment.In our fa...
August 05, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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30:02
S2 Update: Schedule Change
Hey Madness & Grace Listeners,We are changing our schedule up a bit and moving to a once a month format. Listen in to our one minute announcement for more details. If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address...
July 29, 2024
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0:41
S2 EP8: The Gut-Brain Connection with Alok Madan, PhD, MPH
In today’s episode, we welcome Alok Madan, PhD, MPH, a clinical health psychologist with more than 20 years of experience developing clinical research and educational programs to...
July 15, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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49:33
S2 EP7: Depictions of Mental Health in the Bible
While often seen as a modern phenomenon, mental illness has been part of human history for millennia. As a matter of fact, many biblical stories contain descriptions of mental health issues. In today's podcast, we will be discussing the portray...
July 01, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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32:42
S2 EP6: Therapy vs Counseling - What's the Difference?
Join us on this insightful episode where we talk about the differences between these two vital mental health practices including:Defining the DifferencesEducational Backgrounds and QualificationsApproaches an...
June 18, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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35:05
S2 EP5: Today's Youth - Mental Health & Faith
In today's podcast, we are excited to welcome Amanda Shockley, the Youth Ministries Director at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church in Houston, TX. With 15 years of experience in youth ministry, Amanda will join us to discuss the intersection of...
June 03, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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27:59
S2 EP4: Breaking Stigma; Debunking Common Mental Health Myths
In today's episode of the Madness & Grace Podcast, we tackle common misconceptions about mental health and their impact on society. We discuss how these myths create stigma and prevent people from seeking help, and we look at the role of me...
May 20, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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32:40
S2 EP3: What is Mental Health?
In today's episode, we dive into, "What is mental health?". It's important to know that while you may not have a criteria for a mental illness, you still can have very poor mental health. As Dr. Matthew S. Stanford, PhD, says, "Mental health is...
May 06, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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33:43
S2 EP2: Holistic Wellness
In today's episode, we dive into holistic wellness - what it is and how we approach it with our mental health care program at HHCI. Stay tuned every two weeks for new episodes - now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!-----
April 22, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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32:36
S2 EP1: Borderline Personality Disorder
Do you know someone whose relationships are overly intense and unstable, who fears abandonment, and who is involved in self-destructive behavior such as binge eating, substance abuse, or self-harm? Today, our hosts, Matthew Stanford, PhD, and M...
April 08, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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31:32
Episode 24: Navigating the Self-Diagnosis Epidemic
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! Closing 2023 strong! Dive into our final episode of the year as Matt and Emilee tackle the self-diagnosis epidemic in mental health. From the importance of professional diagnosis to socia...
December 13, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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18:58
Episode 23: What is the Difference Between Intrusive and Impulsive Thoughts?
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! Join Matt and Emilee as they discuss the difference between intrusive and impulsive thoughts, what kind of mental health disorders intrusive thoughts can allude to, and coping mechanisms ...
December 01, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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18:10
Episode 22: Nature vs. Nurture
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! Join Matt and Emilee in today's podcast episode as they dive into the age-old debate and explore the impact of both nature and nurture in relation to mental illness.Stay tuned eve...
November 17, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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17:43
Episode 21: Coping with Sadness Around the Holidays
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! The holidays are tough for many. Join Matt and Emilee as they delve into the emotions of the holiday season - they explore triggers, share coping mechanisms, and offer valuable advice to ...
November 02, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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19:35
Episode 20: Eating Disorders & Body Image
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! Join Matt and Emilee as they define the three main eating disorders, explore how finding value within is the key to self-acceptance, dissect the influential role of media on body image, a...
October 20, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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21:25
Episode 19: Women and Trauma with Dr. Maddie Stiers
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! Today, we are honored to have Dr. Maddie Stiers, Chief Clinical Officer of the Hope and Healing Center & Institute, as our guest host. In this episode, Maddie delves deep into the pro...
October 05, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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20:16
Episode 18: Religious Trauma
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!In today's episode, Matt and Emilee uncover the effects of religious trauma and share practical steps to find healing. They dive into personal experiences, advice, and actionable tips for ...
September 21, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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19:21
Episode 17: What is Burnout?
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!In today's episode, Matt and Emilee dive into the world of burnout - what it is, how it affects us, and most importantly, how to tackle it head-on. Stay tuned every two weeks ...
September 08, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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18:26
Episode 16: Building a Mental Health Community in the Church - Part 2
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!Today's episode is part two of our series on building a mental health community in the church. In this episode, our Community Education Coordinators talk about how churches are trained to ...
August 24, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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23:40
Episode 15: Building a Mental Health Community in the Church - Part 1
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!Today, our hosts are joined by special guests Carolina Vargas and Mariana Barahona, Community Education Coordinators for our Gateway to Hope program! Join us as we delve into the cru...
August 10, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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21:03
Episode 14: Setting Boundaries with Family & Friends
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!In today's episode, our hosts delve into the significance of setting boundaries with family and friends to safeguard one's mental health. Matt and Emilee explore effective ways to overcome...
July 27, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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26:33
Episode 13: Addiction Recovery with Lauren Kimble
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!In today's episode, our hosts have a meaningful conversation with Lauren Kimble, the Director of Philanthropy at HHCI. She shares her own personal journey with addiction, discussing how it...
July 14, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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23:34
Episode 12: Aging Parents with Dr. Peggy Determeyer
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!In today's episode, our hosts talk with Dr. Peggy Determeyer, Director of HHCI CARES and McGee Fellow In Bioethics And Aging, about the most common problems people face when navigating the...
June 29, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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22:51
Episode 11: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!Today, our hosts are discussing the very popular and sometimes misunderstood topic of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Matt and Emilee talk about what characteristics to look for in someo...
June 15, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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23:27