In this episode, we're joined by Tom Dahlborg, a seasoned healthcare leader, author, and mental health advocate. Drawing from his extensive experience and his family's personal journey with a suicide attempt, Tom shares his unique, faith-centered approach to addressing bullying and childhood trauma. The conversation will focus on understanding the root causes and consequences of bullying (including Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs), and then explore actionable, love-centered strategies for healing.

Tom will introduce his core principles of "love in action," "heart-and-mind communication," and the "Inspired Sacred Intermissa" prayer practice. The episode will conclude with tangible, daily tips for listeners to become a positive force in their own lives and communities, highlighting key takeaways from his award-winning books, The Big Kid and Basketball and the forthcoming series, The Light.

Topics covered: Christian mental health, suicide attempt recovery, Adverse Childhood Experiences, faith and mental health, healing from trauma, Christian parenting, love-centered care, heart and mind communication, What to do if you are being bullied, How to stop bullying, Cyberbullying help, Bullying in school, Bullying at work, Signs of bullying, Suicide warning signs, How to help a suicidal friend, How to talk to someone about suicide, How to help my bullied child, My child is a bully, Parent's guide to bullying, Bullying and mental health, Effects of bullying, Childhood trauma, Suicide after bullying, Suicide prevention resources.

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Why Self-Care Is a Revolutionary Act

In a world that seems to want us sick and tired, how can we heal from the pressure, trauma and tiredness affliction millions? In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Joi Lewis, a leading voice for healing justice, author, and CEO of Joi Unlimited. Dr. Joi shares her revolutionary approach to reclaiming joy and peace through radical self-care—not as an indulgence, but as a deeply spiritual act of self-preservation.

You will learn that just as trauma is passed down through generations, so is our ancestral resilience. Dr. Joi reveals how to tap into this powerful well of strength and wisdom using her unique Orange Method, which integrates neuroscience, faith, music, breathing, and dance. Discover practical, often overlooked but powerful steps to find calm in chaos and build a powerful faith in your own capacity to heal. It is possible to find peace and reconnect with ourselves and those around us.

Topics covered: self-care, healing justice, trauma, ancestral healing, finding peace, self-preservation, exhausted all the time, why am I so tired, feeling run down, mental and physical exhaustion, feeling trapped in life, how to overcome feeling of oppression, feeling stuck in a rut, hopelessness symptoms, how to find peace when you feel oppressed. Christian perspective on exhaustion, biblical rest for tired souls, spiritual healing practices, faith and mental health, overcoming weariness, surrender to God's will, Christian self-care, finding purpose when you're tired.

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In a world that celebrates hustle and overwork, many Christians are exhausted, feeling like they're constantly running on empty trying to be perfect. In this episode, we're joined by Valerie Adjorlolo, a nurse and a champion for Christian femininity, who is on a mission to redefine rest. Valerie shares with us her personal journey from a culture of burnout and overwork to a life of spiritual freedom.

By exploring biblical foundations from Genesis to the story of Elijah, she reveals why rest is not a reward for a job well done, but a sacred invitation from God to release control. You will learn practical and tangible tips for finding physical, mental, and spiritual rest in a 24/7 world. Get ready to challenge your mindset, embrace your God-given design, and discover that rest isn't lazy—it's the foundation for everything. A quote from the Bible: Be STILL and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10)

Topics covered:

Christian rest, biblical rest, Christian productivity, Christian femininity, overcoming burnout, work-life balance, rest and faith, Christian women's content, spiritual freedom, surrender to God, Christian living, over-worked nurse, feel guilty when resting.

Want to dig a bit deeper? Here is the Biblical Foundation of Rest.

Genesis 2: God rested on the 7th day—not because He needed to, but to model rest
Exodus: God invites Israel to stop and rest in Him
Rest as both physical and spiritual—an invitation to return to the Lord

Biblical Story of Elijah (1 Kings 19)
Matthew 11:28 – Come to me, I will give you rest

Scriptures for Encouragement

Psalm 4:8 – "In peace, I will lie down and sleep…"
Psalm 3:5 – "I lie down and sleep; I wake again…"
Matthew 6:34 – "Don't worry about tomorrow…"
Matthew 11:28 – "Come to me, all who are weary…"

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Valerie has also created a brand of feminine clothes to enhance the particular beauty of women with slow fashion and well constructed clothes. Find her boutique here: https://tianabayboutiques.com

Watch this episode on video: https://youtu.be/DglNa5RxOO8

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