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Pretty Psych
by Mountain City Christian Counseling
Megan Owen Cox, from Mountain City Christian Counseling, discusses deconstruction and deep, (oft uncharted) psychology. Raw and rough, at times. Also, pretty fascinating, pretty amazing, pretty intelligent… We are pretty psych!
Episodes
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When Leaving Isn’t the End: Coercive Control, Custody & Family Court - with Sarah McDugal
Key Takeaways: Sarah McDugal, High-conflict Custody + Co-parenting Coach and Founder of FREEDOM Navigator and Wilderness to WILD, joins Megan in discussing coercive control, custody and family court. They discuss the significant challenges survivors of coercive control face when co-parenting with…
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Raising Whole Men: A Better Story About Masculinity, Sexuality, and Healing Part 2—With Sam Jolman
Key Takeaways: Sam Jolman, author of The Sex Talk You Never Got, joins Megan in discussing men's and young adult's sexuality. They discuss culture and how to approach difficult topics with sons. Notable Quotes: "It's awkward for everyone, you know, even me with my sons. And so just to start with...
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Raising Whole Men: A Better Story About Masculinity, Sexuality, and Healing Part 1—With Sam Jolman
Key Takeaways: Sam Jolman, author of The Sex Talk You Never Got, joins Megan in discussing men's and young adult's sexuality. They discuss culture and how to approach difficult topics with sons. Notable Quotes: "They didn't know to think richly about their own heart and being what I call in the...
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Give Her Wings: The Story I Couldn't Tell
ENTER THE DRAWING!! Donate to the Honor Project Movement! https://heatherelizabeth.org/page/support-honor-project-movement To see the painting, check out this video: YouTube 45:28 Key Takeaways: Elle Arters interviews Megan Owen about Give Her Wings: a nonprofit Megan started. They discuss the...
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They Choose Him: Survivors, Evangelicalism, and the Cost of Power Part 2
Key Takeaways: Megan and Elle Arters discuss the difficulties they have had concerning politics and the Evangelical Church They also talk about how politics have shaped the Church and how the Church has shaped politics. Notable Quotes: "...taking a step back and giving ourselves some grace and...
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They Choose Him: Survivors, Evangelicalism, and the Cost of Power Part 1
STAY TUNED FOR PART TWO! Key Takeaways: Megan and Elle Arters discuss the difficulties they have had concerning politics and the Evangelical Church They also talk about how politics have shaped the Church and how the Church has shaped politics. Notable Quotes: "We have different definitions for...
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Dismantling the Divide: Sacred Circles in a Patriarchal World
Megan Owen, MAR is a Pastoral Trauma Counselor and Chaplain, certified in crisis response, CPE, trauma modalities (including EMDR and DNMS), suicidality and bereavement. Megan offers a unique perspective into the masculine and feminine wounds causing divides among humans. She is the owner of...
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The Long Way Back to People: Creating and Maintaining Friendships After Abuse
Key Takeaways: Megan and Elle Arters talk about their struggles and strategies when it came to making friendships and nourishing relationships after coming out of their abusive relationships. Megan and Elle also discuss the power of groups and what kind of people are good confidants when it comes...
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Unspoken → Spoken: Karen Speaks
Key Takeaways: Karen was interviewed by Focus on the Family and has some thoughts to share on forgiveness, "battering" and whether or not her husband rescued her. Megan and Karen discuss misconceptions in the interview surrounding abuse and relationships. Notable Quotes: "...our brain is part of...
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Crisis Groups Are Open!
Key Takeaways: Megan and Karen introduce the returning Crisis Groups, run by Karen again this year! Karen describes the impact that running Crisis Groups has had on previous clients. Megan explains how Crisis Groups work as well as telling of the respectful and warm environment the Groups…
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Reparenting the Inner Child: An Alchemy
About Megan: Megan Owen: Fully certified since 2012 as a crisis pastoral counselor, Megan has been successfully companioning clients all over the country while facilitating their self-growth. She offers crisis & spiritual process groups and individual christian therapy, specializing in abuse,...
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Called to Heal: Our New Path for Pastoral Trauma Support
About the Guest(s): Karen DeArmond Gardner: Karen is a distinguished DV (domestic violence) trauma advocate renowned for her extensive work with survivors of domestic abuse. As the author of "Another One Free," Karen draws on her rich experience to lead support groups, offer guidance, and walk...
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Soul Untethered: Reconnecting with God After Manipulation
About the Guest: Bonnie is a resilient survivor of severe spiritual abuse, with decades in evangelical circles, particularly within the Wilson family’s influential community. As a mother and grandmother, she now channels her experiences to support women facing similar struggles. Her journey from...
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Patriarchy Unveiled: The Dark Side of Evangelical Doctrine - Peter Bell
About the Guest: Peter Bell is the host, producer, writer, and editor of the podcast "Sons of Patriarchy," which investigates the roles of gender within evangelical churches, particularly focusing on the ideals of the father as an authority and the son as submissive. Peter holds a degree from...
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Exploring Safe Spaces for Trauma Recovery - Karen deArmond Gardner
About the Guest(s): Karen DeArmond Gardner: Karen is a distinguished DV (domestic violence) trauma advocate renowned for her extensive work with survivors of domestic abuse. As the author of "Another One Free," Karen draws on her rich experience to lead support groups, offer guidance, and walk...
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Escaping Death of a Thousand Cuts: Finding Freedom from Spiritual and Emotional Abuse - Patrick Doyle
Megan sits with author and counsellor Patrick Doyle, to discuss his new book, "Death of a Thousand Cuts." They delve into the complexities of emotional, physical, and spiritual abuse, exploring how it erodes intrinsic value. Patrick shares insights from his personal journey and professional...
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Breaking the Chains: How Emotional Awareness Liberates Trauma Survivors - Jen Ferrante Pt2
MASSIVE Giveaway! We are doing a giveaway the entire month of November! Jen Ferrante's offering 50% off all her Zenith courses in Reach My Zenith only unlocked when you do a little something! Head to Pretty Psych on Apple Podcasts - rate and review this podcast, take a screenshot of the review…
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Exploring Healing and Self-Trust Through Hypnotherapy and Interoception - Jen Ferrante
About the Guest: Jennifer Ferrante is a clinical hypnotherapist with extensive training in neuro-linguistic programming, positive psychology, mind-body psychology, and EFT tapping. Jennifer specializes in helping individuals access the subconscious mind to rewrite deeply ingrained programming,...
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The Madonna Whore Complex - Dr. Andrew J Bauman
About the Guest: Dr. Andrew Bauman is a licensed mental health counselor, author, and esteemed speaker. Alongside his wife, Dr. Christy Bauman, they co-run a dynamic counseling practice focused on deep healing and therapeutic interventions. He specializes in issues related to sexual addiction,...
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Georgia Free Tells All -- part 2!
Listen now as Georgia Free concludes her incredible journey of hope and healing. We are picking up from about age 9, when Georgia was simultaneously doing all she could to help her younger sister who was living with cystic fibrosis AND already questioning her faith at a very young age. *How could...
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Georgia Free Shares Her Story of LIFE and CONNECTION
Join Georgia Free as she opens up and shares her story for the first time! Listen as she discusses how she was led to the radio industry, what prompted her to begin her own podcast-of-hope during COVID, all the way up until she discusses her sister's grave illness and her own interrupted…
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Rachel Kennedy -- from the pit to the shining sky!
Rachel is a mom, domestic violence advocate, and Rule 114 Qualified Neutral for the state of Minnesota. Rachel's own life experiences led her to create a non profit helping women and children escaping domestic abuse as well as starting a private family mediation practice founded on the values of...
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The Dangers of Complementarianism & the Umbrella of Death -- Sam Powell
With the recycling of poor dogma surrounding social relationships in Christendom (ahem-- umbrella of death), Theologian Sam Powell explains where all of the theology started -- and surprise! It is nothing new. Novel heresies pop up all of the time. Listen as Sam gives us a clear understanding of...
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Sacred Conversations, Journeys & SOURCE
Listen as Elle and Megan discuss their decade-long friendship, early advocacy, sacred journeys, conversations and healings that led to their newest project -- SOURCE!
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Sam Powell's Story of Church Betrayal
Many of us know what it is like to be ex-communicated from a beloved church. The psychological stress and pain are almost unbearable. In today's episode, the esteemed Sam Powell shares his story of deep betrayal by his denomination and friends. You will hear Megan express speechlessness often,...
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Dr. Maryann Kyle BRILLIANTLY discusses the neuroscience behind connected singing
Dr. Maryann Kyle is a celebrated and accomplished vocalist and teacher of teachers. In this podcast interview, Dr. Kyle discusses the remarkable parallels between connection to body and emotions when singing, and connection to body and emotions in mental health. What does it look like to be able…
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Jane Clapp and Megan Owen Cox -- Awe, Death & The Numinous
Jane comes to Megan through divine friendship. Jane is a healer, a guide and a spacious soul of refuge for all who are suffering. In this episode, Jane and Megan share personal stories from their lives and from the counseling room, doing their best to capture the mystery and sacredness of our…
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Gretchen Baskerville and The Life-Saving Divorce
About half of the divorces in the United States are for serious things. They aren't frivolous or "grass is greener" or "I miss the party life" divorces. They are for major marriage-destroying sins such as adultery, addictions, physical abuse, or emotional abuse/neglect. Gretchen calls these...
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Elle Arters Discusses Parental Alienation -- NEW GROUPS OPENING!
Elle Arters is an expert on parental alienation. She has been encouraging and coaching others for the better part of 10 years through the treacherous minefield of PA. For years, Megan has trusted Elle with any human who is suffering through this agonizing phenomenon. Elle has recently felt led…
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Karen DeArmond Gardner -- "Why I Stayed in Abuse for So Long"
Thirty years, four months, and two days after she said, "I do," Karen DeArmond Gardner left an abusive marriage. Karen is now an author, speaker, and trauma advocate. Karen provides emotional and spiritual support for survivors of domestic abuse. She helps women understand what they are going...
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The Effects of Spiritual Abuse -- Real, Raw & Honest with Patrick Doyle and Megan Owen Cox
Patrick and Meg discuss their own painful stories of spiritual abuse and how they have now become healers on the front lines. Patrick Doyle is a renowned counselor and speaker, offering insight and wisdom as he "bone-chillingly" reveals some of his incredibly painful past where he went from…
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Andrew Bauman and The Pornification of The Male Psyche
This episode is PG-13,- rated R! Andrew and Megan discuss how men project childhood woundedness onto their wives as they sexually, mentally, spiritually, physically abuse them to heal themselves. POWERFUL episode. Don’t miss it!
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David Hayward, the Naked Pastor
Join Meg and David as they discuss deconstruction, spiritual processing groups, and David Hayward’s amazing and rich journey into freedom and life. Www.nakedpastor.com
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Megan Owen Cox, from Mountain City Christian Counseling, discusses deconstruction and deep, (oft uncharted) psychology. Raw and rough, at times. Also, pretty fascinating, pretty amazing, pretty intelligent… We are pretty psych!
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Megan Owen Cox, from Mountain City Christian Counseling, discusses deconstruction and deep, (oft uncharted) psychology. Raw and rough, at times. Also, pretty fascinating, pretty amazing, pretty intelligent… We are pretty psych!
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