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Unplugged Therapy: Nurturing Your Soul
by Stephanie Evans
Welcome to "Unplugged Therapy: Nurturing Your Soul", the podcast where I navigate the crossroads of mental health, education, growth, mindfulness, and faith. Join me on a journey of self-discovery and holistic wellness as I delve into topics that feed your mind, body, and spirit.Hosted by Stephanie Evans, a master's degree student pursuing LPC licensure in counseling psychology, "Unplugged Therapy" is your go-to resource for holistic well-being. Whether you're seeking guidance on overcoming anxiety, exploring the depths of psychology, or simply looking for inspiration to live your best life, this podcast has something for everyone. Join me as I explore mindfulness practices and Christian perspectives on mental health and also provide you with educational and practical tools to overcome challenges.
Episodes
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Small Habits, Real Change
Real change rarely comes from big promises, sudden motivation, or total life overhauls. More often, it’s built quietly, through small, consistent habits practiced with compassion, patience, and grace. In this episode of Unplugged Therapy, therapist Stephanie Evans explores why so many...
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The Lie About Motivation: Real Life Goals: Growth Without Burnout
New year. New goals. Same tired nervous system. Every January, we’re told that this is the year we finally become more disciplined, more motivated, more productive, more healed. But what if the problem isn’t your willpower, what if it’s the pressure? In this episode of Unplugged Therapy…
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How to Get Your LPC-A (Without Losing Your Mind)
Getting your LPC-A license can feel overwhelming, confusing timelines, endless acronyms, and paperwork that no one explains clearly. In this episode, I walk you through exactly how to get your LPC-A, step by step, based on what I was told and what I personally did. We talk about when you can take...
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Grief During the Holidays: Holding Joy and Loss at the Same Time
This episode discusses grief and loss. Listener discretion is advised. Episode: Grief During the Holidays, Holding Joy and Loss at the Same Time The holidays can bring comfort, connection, and celebration, but for many people, they can also intensify grief. Family gatherings, old traditions,...
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Slow Healing is Still Healing
Healing isn’t a straight line—and slow progress doesn’t mean you’re stuck. In this episode of Unplugged Therapy, Stephanie Evans explores the “in-between” moments of healing: when old triggers resurface, grace feels distant, and growth seems invisible. She shares personal stories, practical…
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Bonus Episode 6: Reflect, Remember, Reclaim, A Guided Healing Reflection
Take a deep breath and settle in for this bonus guided reflection, a companion to the Foundations of Trauma series. In this 10-minute episode, Stephanie invites you to reflect on what you’ve learned, remember your resilience, and reclaim the parts of yourself that are ready to heal. Through…
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Reclaiming the Self, Healing Identity After Trauma
Episode 5 of the Foundations of Trauma series brings the journey full circle — from understanding trauma’s impact on the body and relationships to rediscovering who you are beyond the pain. Stephanie explores how trauma can fracture identity, creating feelings of disconnection, shame, and loss of...
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Big T vs. Little t Trauma — Why Even the Quiet Wounds Matter
Episode 3 of the Foundations of Trauma series dives into one of the most misunderstood parts of trauma: that it doesn’t always come from catastrophic events. Stephanie explains the difference between “Big T” and “little t” trauma — from life-altering crises to the slow erosion of self-worth that...
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The Body Remembers — How Trauma Lives in the Nervous System
This episode continues our Foundations of Trauma series with a deep dive into how trauma lives in the body. Stephanie explains how the nervous system learns to protect us, sometimes by staying in constant alert or by shutting down entirely, and how those responses are not weakness, but evidence…
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My NCE Journey: Prep, Test Day, and Tips for Success
Taking the NCE can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to! In this episode, I walk you through my personal experience preparing for and taking the National Counselor Exam. I spent three months preparing with books, practice questions, and careful review of counseling concepts. I also share a…
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What Trauma Really Is — Beyond the Event
Foundations of Trauma is a podcast about understanding what trauma really is, and how healing happens from the inside out. Hosted by Stephanie Evans, a therapist-in-training and survivor of high-control religion, this show explores the emotional, physical, and spiritual layers of trauma in a...
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Set Free: What God Really Wants From You: Healing After IBLP
In this deeply personal episode, I share my heart as I walk through what it’s been like to deconstruct the fear-based teachings of the IBLP and step into the true, freeing love of God. With vulnerability and Scripture, I invite listeners to begin healing from the lies of legalism and reconnect…
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The Lies We Were Taught: Exposing the Truth About IBLP and Bill Gothard
Raised under IBLP? You're not alone. In this episode, Stephanie exposes 9 core lies taught by Bill Gothard—and replaces them with the freeing truth of Scripture. It’s time to break the silence, reclaim your voice, and rediscover a God who doesn’t control through fear, but heals through love.
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Reclaiming God from Legalism
Many of us were handed a version of God wrapped in fear, control, and shame—taught that obedience equals love and questioning equals rebellion. In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of religious legalism to rediscover who God really is—apart from man-made rules and spiritual…
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What Actually Happens in Therapy?
Starting therapy can feel intimidating—especially if you don’t know what to expect. In this episode of Unplugged Therapy, we pull back the curtain on the first therapy session. From the moment you walk in (or log on) to the questions your therapist might ask, we talk through it all—honestly and...
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Unpacking Authority and Obedience: How I Lost My Voice
What happens when obedience is valued more than honesty — and authority is never questioned? In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey of growing up in the teachings of the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP), and how that environment slowly caused me to lose my voice. This isn’t…
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“It’s Just Anxiety… Or Is It? How to Handle It When Your Brain Catastrophizes Everything”
Anxiety is loud—but you can turn the volume down. In this honest, practical episode, we’re diving into the messy, everyday reality of anxiety. From harmless worry to full-on catastrophizing, this episode is your guide to understanding what’s happening in your brain—and how to respond with grace,...
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The Cost of Silence: Healing the Inner Child After Spiritual Trauma and IBLP
In Part Two of my journey out of IBLP, I dive into the emotional and spiritual toll of growing up in a system where fear and performance were mistaken for faith. I explore how the inner child is silenced in environments where feelings are labeled as sin, and how I’ve begun the tender work of...
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You Are Not Alone: Finding Hope in the Hard Days
In this special episode, we open up about what it means to struggle with mental health and how to hold on when life feels heavy. Whether you’re facing depression, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, or simply need encouragement, this is a safe space for your heart to breathe. We’ll talk through: How…
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Untangling the IBLP: My Story of Faith, Fear, and Freedom
In this deeply personal episode, I begin to unpack my story growing up in the IBLP (Institute in Basic Life Principles), founded by Bill Gothard. This isn’t just about a high-control religious group—it’s about how fear-based faith shaped every part of my life: from how I dressed, to how I…
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Emotion Surfing: A Mindfulness Meditation for Riding the Waves Within
Emotions can come on like waves—sometimes crashing, sometimes rolling in quietly. This Emotion Surfing Mindfulness Meditation helps you meet those emotional waves with gentleness, awareness, and steadiness. Rather than pushing feelings away or being overwhelmed by them, this guided practice…
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Be Still: A Psalm 46:10 Meditation
“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10 In this faith-based meditation, you’ll be guided through a calming, scripture-centered reflection designed to help you let go of striving and find peace in God’s presence. Through deep breathing, silence, and gentle prompts, you are invited to...
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Grounding Mindfulness Guided Meditation
Feeling scattered, anxious, or overwhelmed? This Grounding Mindfulness Guided Meditation is here to help you return to your center. In this 10–15 minute session, you'll be gently led through breathing, body awareness, and sensory grounding techniques—all designed to bring you back into the here…
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Visualization Meditation
Welcome to this special guided visualization—a calming space to imagine the life you're growing toward. In today’s episode, you’ll be gently led through a future-focused visualization designed to help you connect with your purpose, reduce anxiety, and see your path with greater clarity. Whether...
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Understanding Trauma
In this episode of "Mental Health: Understanding Trauma," host (me) Stephanie delves into the profound topic of trauma. Trauma can deeply impact an individual's mental, emotional, and physical well-being, and understanding its complexities is crucial for effective healing and support. Join me as…
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Navigating the Complex Landscape of Mental Health
In this episode of "Mental Health: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Mental Health," Stephanie shares a deeply personal journey through the world of mental health. As a Master's degree student in Counseling Psychology, Stephanie provides a unique perspective on the complexities of mental...
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My First Podcast: My Journey into Counseling Psychology
In this episode, I talk about my journey in Counseling Psychology, I aim to provide you with an inside look into my personal and professional journey as I navigate through my master’s degree in counseling psychology. By sharing my story, I hope to inspire and inform aspiring counselors, offer...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to "Unplugged Therapy: Nurturing Your Soul", the podcast where I navigate the crossroads of mental health, education, growth, mindfulness, and faith. Join me on a journey of self-discovery and holistic wellness as I delve into topics that feed your mind, body, and spirit.Hosted by Stephanie Evans, a master's degree student pursuing LPC licensure in counseling psychology, "Unplugged Therapy" is your go-to resource for holistic well-being. Whether you're seeking guidance on overcoming anxiety, exploring the depths of psychology, or simply looking for inspiration to live your best life, this podcast has something for everyone. Join me as I explore mindfulness practices and Christian perspectives on mental health and also provide you with educational and practical tools to overcome challenges.
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Welcome to "Unplugged Therapy: Nurturing Your Soul", the podcast where I navigate the crossroads of mental health, education, growth, mindfulness, and faith. Join me on a journey of self-discovery and holistic wellness as I delve into topics that feed your mind, body, and spirit.Hosted by Stephanie...
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