This podcast offers real, honest conversation. Everyone is seeking and/or giving affirmations. Where you seek and what kind of affirmations you accept is important. "Affirmative" seeks to encourage you based on the never-changing, everlasting truth of God's Word. Offering hope for life from a Biblical/Christian worldview. Whether you are a Christian or not, I hope you can find something here that is worthwhile.
Navigating an Identity Crisis
Having a sense of identity lends itself to a sense of belonging. If we know how we define ourselves, it’s easier to find communities and places where we feel like we belong.Who are you? Do you know? Are you experiencing an identity crisis? Let's talk about it.
12/27/2023 • 17 minutes, 2 seconds
Making of a Mother: My Mental Health Journey to Motherhood
Today, I want to share my journey to motherhood. Not because it says anything about me but it ultimately is filled with proof of God’s goodness and how he worked to help me overcome my own mental struggles and fight everyday to be the best mother I can be.
12/19/2023 • 25 minutes, 42 seconds
When Anxiety Attacks: How You Can Fight Back
Today we are talking about anxiety. My hope is that you leave this talk today with some tips and encouragement to start fighting your anxiety, continue the fight if you are in the midst of it, and hopefully reach a point where it is not something that hinders you from living life.If your anxiety is causing thoughts that are making you want to hurt yourself or anyone else, Please Call for help. Suicide and Crisis hotline Dial: 9881-800-273-TALK (8255)For US & CA: Text HOME to 741741UK: Text 85258Ireland: 50808Resources and Articles mentioned:Prozac and the Promises of God :THE CHRISTIAN USE OF PSYCHOACTIVE MEDICATION by Michael R. Emlet American Psychological Association: What are the benefits of mindfulness: A wealth of new research has explored this age-old practice. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/07-08/ce-corner#:~:text=Among Minding One’s Emotions: Mindfulness Training Alters the Neural Expression of Sadness by Norman A. S. Farb, Adam K. Anderson, Helen Mayberg, Jim Bean, Deborah McKeon, and Zindel V. Segalhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5017873/
12/18/2023 • 14 minutes, 30 seconds
The Meaning Of Love You Should Subscribe To
What does love mean to you? How does is your definition of love affecting your life?Let's look at the definition of love and what it SHOULD look like. links to articles meantioned: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/what-is-love
12/18/2023 • 29 minutes, 28 seconds
The Most Powerful Affirmations: Why They Work
This is the VERY FIRST EPISODE OF AFFIRMATIVE!Today I’m going to be sharing some affirmations with you all I feel are the most powerful and most effective.
12/18/2023 • 12 minutes, 41 seconds
The Most Powerful Affirmations: Why They Work
This is the VERY FIRST EPISODE OF AFFIRMATIVE!Today I’m going to be sharing some affirmations with you all I feel are the most powerful and most effective.