In our season finale on anxiety and depression, Karl and Filip ask Jamie what the best ways are to reach out to others who are struggling. We learn ways to ask friends how they’re really doing, and to empathize—not sympathize—with those who are hurting.

We’re told to watch our deeds, because they become habits, but what exactly should those habits be if we’re battling depression? In today’s episode, Jamie Stodola, LMFT, puts the power back in your hands as she shares achievable habits that help combat depression.

In this episode Jamie shares some common reasons that people may find themselves depressed and how our thought patterns impact depression. Filip related his own story of a dark time in his life, recalling the thoughts that brought him there, and the things he did that got him to a better place.

Depression is so much more than the stereotypical sadness so often portrayed in pop culture. But what exactly is it? Join Karl and Filip in conversation with Jamie Stodola, LMFT as they seek to understand depression and how to identify it early.

When anxiety hits, it’s time to examine our thoughts. In today’s episode, Jamie Stodola, LMFT, takes us through simple mindfulness practices to slow the flow of our anxious brains. This episode is packed full of practical ideas that anyone can use!

When did your anxiety begin? Maybe it started before you could even talk, or maybe it’s far more complicated. Karl and Filip ask Jamie Stodola, LMFT, why some people seem more anxious than others. They talk more about the mind being a battlefield and dive into some listener questions.

Anxiety is both a mind and body experience, but we often just focus on the mind. In today’s episode, Jamie Stodola, LMFT, teaches us the seven different types of anxiety and how they manifest in the body. We discuss Jesus’ advice to a woman who was anxious, and when it may be a good idea to seek professional help.

The Bible isn’t quiet about seeking good counsel, so why does the church seem to be? Our guest, Jamie Stodola, a licensed marriage and family therapist, is back with Karl and Filip to unpack common hangups Christians have with counseling and why it’s so important to find someone who is Christ-focused.

Even before the global pandemic, the prevalence rates of anxiety and depression around the world have been steadily rising. So this season, Karl and Filip are talking with Jamie Stodola, LMFT to learn how we can fight back towards an overflowing life. This is part one of the conversation.