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Coffee with Crystal
by Dr. Crystal M. Consonery
Dr. Crystal M. Consonery is a highly experienced and passionate Christian Counselor, Life Coach and Brain Health Educator, with over 30 years of expertise in training and development. She holds a M.Ed specializing in adult education and training and a PhD in Biblical counseling, Dr. Crystal is dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome issues of self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences.Grab a cup of your favorite coffee or tea, settle in and enjoy a weekly dose of spiritual inspiration sprinkled with neuroscience and practical life applications.
Episodes
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Don't Go Back - Protecting the Life God Is Building in You
Healing is not a destination, it's a daily choice to protect the life God is building within you. In this final episode of the RENEWED series, Dr. Crystal explores how to recognize old patterns, celebrate your progress, maintain emotional wellness, and prepare for the next season of growth with...
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When Healing Changes Your Relationships: Why Growth Sometimes Feels Lonely
Healing doesn't just transform your mind, it transforms your relationships. In this episode of Coffee with Crystal, Dr. Crystal explores why personal growth can sometimes feel lonely, how to establish healthy boundaries without guilt, and what it means to break unhealthy patterns while embracing...
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Become the Person Future You Needs - Small Habits That Change Your Brain and Your Life
Real transformation isn't found in one life-changing moment—it's built through the small, faithful choices we make every day. In this episode of Coffee with Crystal, Dr. Crystal explores how identity-based habits, neuroplasticity, and consistent daily actions work together to reshape your brain…
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Stop Filling Every Empty Space: Protecting the Margin That Makes You Healthy
Why is it so difficult to slow down, even after we've found peace? In this episode of Coffee with Crystal, Dr. Crystal explores why we often rush back into busyness, how to create healthy emotional boundaries, and why rest is a rhythm that sustains us rather than a reward we earn. Learn how...
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The Life You're Building Starts in Your Mind - Why Lasting Change Begins with New Thinking
The life you're building begins with the thoughts you choose to believe. In this episode of Coffee with Crystal, Dr. Crystal explores how your beliefs shape your behaviors, the science of neuroplasticity, and the biblical principle of renewing your mind found in Romans 12:2. Discover how small...
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Living the Selah Life: Making Peace Your New Rhythm
What if peace wasn’t just something you experienced occasionally, but a rhythm you intentionally lived every day? In the final episode of the July SELAH Series, we’ll explore how to carry the lessons of stillness, trust, and restoration into everyday life, creating habits that protect your peace...
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Rest Is a Leadership Strategy
Have you ever felt guilty for slowing down or anxious when your schedule isn’t full? In this episode of Coffee with Crystal, we’ll explore why rest can feel so difficult and how God invites us to exchange striving for trust, reminding us that our worth is found in who we are in Christ not in how...
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Quieting the Noise - Learning to Hear God Again
Life is full of distractions that compete for our attention, leaving us mentally exhausted and spiritually disconnected. In this week's episode of Coffee with Crystal, we'll explore how creating intentional moments of stillness allows us to quiet the noise, refocus our hearts, and become more...
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The Courage to Pause
In the episode of Coffee with Crystal, Dr. Crystal invites you to step away from the constant pressure to do more and rediscover the power of stillness. Blending faith, neuroscience, and practical wisdom, she explores how chronic busyness affects the brain, why rest is essential for emotional and...
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A Mind Renewed, A Heart Restored: Week 5 in the Reclaiming Peace Series
This week brings the Reclaiming Peace Series full circle. We celebrate progress, release what no longer serves peace and step into renewal with faith, gratitude and a renewed mind.
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Growth in the Waiting - Week 4 in the Reclaiming Peace Series
In Growth in the Waiting Dr. Crystal focuses on patience, perseverance, and the sacred-work God does in the unseen spaces. She blends science, scripture, and soul-level encouragement.
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The Stillness That Strengthens - Week 3 Reclaiming Peace Series
In this week’s episode of Coffee with Crystal, Dr. Crystal guides listeners into a deeper layer of emotional and spiritual renewal through the theme “The Stillness That Strengthens.” Building on Weeks One and Two, The Power of a Thankful Mind and Grace Over Grind, this episode gently invites you…
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Grace Over Grind - Week 2 Reclaiming Peace Series
In this week’s episode of Coffee with Crystal, Dr. Crystal explores the theme Grace Over Grind, a powerful reminder that God’s love doesn’t require performance or perfection. Through the lens of faith and neuroscience, she reveals how grace calms the mind, restores balance, and helps us release…
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The Power of a Thankful Mind - Week 1 Reclaiming Peace Series
Welcome to Coffee with Crystal, where faith meets neuroscience and peace becomes more than a feeling, it becomes your foundation. Over the next five Sundays, we’ll journey through a series called Reclaiming Peace, a sacred invitation to renew your mind, restore your heart, and rediscover the…
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Living in Your Purpose: Lessons from the Story of Deborah
In today's episode Dr. Crystal delves into the profound insights offered by Deborah's journey as a prophetess, judge, and leader in ancient Israel. Uncover the principles of seeking divine guidance, embracing courage,and serving others.
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The Real Soft Life: Letting Go of the Pressures of Taking on Too Much
There are a lot of videos and social media post going around about women beginning to live the “Soft Life”, and in today’s episode, The Real Soft Life: Letting Go of the Pressures of Taking on Too Much, Dr. Crystal shares about the importance of women learning to embrace a slower pace of life and...
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Finding Resilience and Renewal: The Timeless Wisdom of Ruth
In today’s segment Dr. Crystal explores a gem of a book that lies in the heart of the Old Testament, the Book of Ruth. A story that transcends its historical context to offer profound insights into resilience, loyalty, and emotional wellness.
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Courageous Resilience: Esther's Journey, Emotional Wellness, and Women's History
In this week’s episode Dr. Crystal explores the intersection of Esther's story, emotional wellness, and Women's History Month, highlighting the parallels between her experiences and those of women today. Drawing inspiration from Esther's journey of courage and resilience, she emphasizes the...
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Community, Support, and Accountability in Faithful Eating
In today's episode, Dr. Crystal explores the intersection of faith and emotional eating, highlighting the importance of community support in overcoming this challenge. She shares practical ways to connect with your faith community to gain encouragement, accountability, and resources for healthier...
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Nourishing the Temple: Faith-Based Approaches to Healthy Eating
On this week's episode of Coffee with Crystal, Dr. Crystal delves into the Christian perspective on body stewardship. She will discuss the importance honoring God by optimizing our overall well-being, emphasizing balance and harmony in all aspects of life.
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Renewing the Mind - Breaking Chains of Emotional Eating
Emotional eating is a widespread phenomenon, affecting a significant portion of the population. The central theme of our discussion today revolves around the transformative power of renewing the mind for emotional well-being. Dr. Crystal will delve into the intricate connection between thought...
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The Spiritual Connection to Emotional Eating
In today’s segment Dr. Crystal explores the phenomenon of emotional eating, a prevalent aspect of human behavior, which delves beyond the mere consumption of food in response to emotional triggers.
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Building Resilience Against Emotional Triggers
In today’s segment, Building Resilience Against Emotional Triggers, Dr. Crystal discusses the impact of emotional triggers, and the role mindfulness and proactive stress reducing techniques play in the building process. She will also walk through a few quick practices that you can begin to...
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Breaking Down Common Emotional Triggers: Navigating the Path to Emotional Eating Awareness
In today’s segment, Breaking Down Common Emotional Triggers: Navigating the Path to Emotional Eating Awareness, Dr. Crystal review's what emotional eating is and what it looks like, identify the characteristics of some common emotional triggers, and taking a deeper look at a few of these…
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The Divine Connection: Exploring the Link Between Emotions and Eating Habits
In keeping with our topic of the month Emotional Eating, today in this week's episode Dr. Crystal delves into a topic that many of us can relate to – the intricate connection between our emotions and our eating habits. Exploring not only the psychological and physiological aspects but also...
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Identifying Your Emotional Triggers
Emotional eating is a complex behavior influenced by a myriad of emotional triggers that can often lead us to seek solace in food. In today's episode Dr. Crystal shares insights from Scripture and neuroscience to provide a holistic understanding of these triggers and effective strategies for...
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The Science of Gratitude
In today’s episode, The Science of Gratitude, Dr . Crystal delves into the scientific research behind gratitude. She explores the psychological and physiological benefits of practicing gratitude, its impact on mental well-being, and how cultivating thankfulness can rewire our brains for positivity.
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Sharing the Harvest: Episode V In the Harvesting Hope Series
In today's episode Dr. Crystal closes out the Harvesting Hope Series by addressing the concept of sharing God's blessings and how it is deeply rooted in the Christian faith. Focusing on the fact that we are called to be stewards of the gifts and resources God has given us, and our responsibility…
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The Abundunt Harvest: Episode IV In the Harvesting Hope Series
In today's episode Dr. Crystal address how in our relationship with God, the seeds of faith, kindness, love, and service that we plant will eventually bear fruit. Using the example of how a farmer tends to their crops with care sand patience, she explains how our faith journey requires the same...
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Weathering the Storm: Episode III in the Harvesting Hope Series
Life often confronts us with storms – personal trials, loss, uncertainty, and adversity and in today's episode, Dr. Crystal provides insight into navigating the turbulent waters of life's challenges and storms.
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The Key to a Fruitful Life - Episode II in the Harvesting Hope Series
In today's episode Dr. Crystal dives into the beautiful topic of gratitude and how it is the key to a fruitful and abundant life. Reminding us that gratitude is not just a feeling; it's a powerful mindset and a way of living that aligns our hearts with God's abundant blessings.
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Seeds of Faith - Part I In the Harvesting Hope Series
During the month of October our Podcast series is entitled 'Harvesting Hope: Finding God's Blessings in Every Season.' In Today's episode "Seeds of Faith", Dr. Crystal discusses the importance of planting seeds of faith.
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Physically Loose. Mentally Stable.
As a Christian counselor, Dr. Crystal's goal is to provide guidance and support to help individuals overcome self-doubt and adversity. In today's episode she will share practical tips she uses to help her clients reframe their thought processes by creating new neural pathways.
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The Legacy Within
In today's episode, Dr. Crystal delves into the essence of legacy, its importance, how to keep it relevant, and the balance between honoring tradition and embracing progress.
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Embracing Faith Over Fear
When frustration arises in our lives, it can be overwhelming and discouraging. It is essential to recognize and accept these feelings rather than suppressing them. In today's episode Dr. Crystal provides practical tips to courageously move forward.
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Empathy in Healthcare
Over the past few weeks, we have explored the role of empathy in society and our relationships, and how we can apply empathy in various settings. And, as we have discovered over the past few weeks, empathy has deep roots in religious and spiritual traditions, community activism, parenting and as…
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Modeling Empathy as Dad - Special Father's Day Edition
Dads have a unique opportunity to shape their children's character and values, and one of the most precious gifts they can impart is empathy. Today, in celebration of Father's Day and the influential role that dads play in their children's lives, Dr. Crystal pays tribute to all the dads out…
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Empathy Unveiled - Bridging Divisions
In today's society, we are confronted with the reality of racial tension, economic disparities, and political divide. These divisions are deeply ingrained and often result in profound social and emotional consequences for individuals, communities, and societal cohesion. In today's episode, Dr....
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Empathy Unveiled - Everyday Interactions
This month I invite you to join me on transformative journey to explore the depth and power of empathy. Over the next four weeks, we embark on an extraordinary podcast series designed to awaken our hearts, expand our understanding, and embrace the world with compassion. "Empathy Unveiled." In a...
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Keep Talking
Mental health has long been a stigmatized and misunderstood topic, but it is crucial that we keep the conversation going to break down barriers and promote understanding. In today's episode Dr. Crystal share how by fostering open discussions, we can raise awareness, reduce stigma, and create a...
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The Impact of Financial Stress on Mental Health
In today's episode Dr. Crystal talks about the undeniable impact of financial stress on mental health.
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Understanding and Addressing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
In today's episode Dr. Crystal discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is a type of depression that occurs during specific seasons, typically in the winter months. She addresses how by recognizing the challenges posed by SAD and incorporating both spiritual and scientific approaches…
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Embracing Mental Health: A Journey of Wholeness and Hope
Today, Dr. Crystal delves into the biblical principles that reinforce the need to continue the conversation about mental health and the importance of removing the stigma that hinders healing and hope.
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Strategies for Managing Anxiety in Social Situations
In today's episode, Dr. Crystal discusses managing anxiety in social situations.
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The Relationship Between Mental Health and Chronic Illness
The intersection between mental health and chronic illness is a complex and significant one. Today Dr. Crystal will explore the relationship between mental health and chronic illness. By understanding the interplay between these two aspects of well-being, we can provide comprehensive care and...
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Addressing the Mental Health Needs of the Elderly
Today Dr. Crystal shares about the importance of addressing the mental health needs of the elderly. How by understanding the unique challenges faced by older adults and embracing a holistic approach to care, we can ensure their emotional well-being and enhance their overall quality of life.
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The Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health
Today Dr. Crystal will explore the multifaceted advantages of journaling, drawing insights from scripture, neuroscience, and practical perspectives. By understanding the diverse benefits journaling offers, She will walk you through practical solutions to harness the potential of journaling to...
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Understanding and Managing Bipolar Disorder
In today's episode Dr. Crystal will explore the multifaceted nature of bipolar disorder by providing insight into how integrating perspectives from scripture, neuroscience, and practical insights, individuals with bipolar disorder and their loved ones can gain a deeper understanding of the...
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The Connection Between Perfectionism and Mental Health
In today's episode, Dr. Crystal addresses perfectionism, the relentless pursuit of flawlessness and how the link between perfectionism and mental health is complex and worthy of exploration.
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Nurturing Spiritual Health for Mental Wellness
In today's episode Dr. Crystal will explore the connection between spiritual health and mental well-being.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Dr. Crystal M. Consonery is a highly experienced and passionate Christian Counselor, Life Coach and Brain Health Educator, with over 30 years of expertise in training and development. She holds a M.Ed specializing in adult education and training and a PhD in Biblical counseling, Dr. Crystal is dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome issues of self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences.Grab a cup of your favorite coffee or tea, settle in and enjoy a weekly dose of spiritual inspiration sprinkled with neuroscience and practical life applications.
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