SE 97: Mental Health Doesn't Take a Holiday

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SE 97: Mental Health Doesn't Take a Holiday

December 26, 2024

This Week’s Listener Question:

Even though I tried to make the holidays peaceful and wonderful for my family, everything seemed to blow up in my face. How is it that you can do everything “right” as a parent and your kids are still going through major mental health issues?

Would you like to be with Laura and Christine as they record their 100th Soul Enchilada episode? If so, email Laura at laura@3oclockwakeup.com to reserve your seat. The recording will be done the week of January 20, 2025. We hope you’ll be a part of this fun event!

SOUL Group Questions:

To build connection with a friend or in your Soul Group, ask each other these questions.

1. What mental health issues are talked about in your family? Which ones are kept secret?

2. Why do you think some emotions or experiences are easier to talk about then others, even though they’re universal?

3. How has a painful experience led you towards a career path, opened a door, or invited you into a new opportunity? Share your story.

4. How can you show up, be present, listen without judgment, and lean in with love to someone who is struggling with a mental health issue?

Resources:

To sign up for one-on-one grief and/or faith support with Laura, visit griefandhope.org

To ask Laura to speak at your event – laurabusse.com

Have a question for us? Send it to questions@soulenchilada.com

SE 97: Holiday Panic

December 10, 2024 • Laura Busse and Christine Ruth

This Week’s Listener Question: My college-aged kid came home from school super stressed out! How can I talk her off the ledge when she’s about to have an anxiety attack? SOUL Group Questions: To build connection with a friend or in your Soul Group, ask each other these questions. 1. How do your family members show their anxiety? 2. When you witness someone super anxious, what does it activate in you? 3. What helps you manage your personal anxiety? What’s in your “tool kit”? 4. In what ways can we model calmness in the presence of anxiety? 5. Brainstorm all the ways you can anchor yourself in calmness prior to a stressful situation, such as the holidays. Resources: To sign up for one-on-one grief and/or faith support with Laura, visit http://www.griefandhope.org/ To ask Laura to speak at your event – https://www.laurabusse.com/ Have a question for us? Send it to mailto:questions@soulenchilada.com Learn more about Laura’s ministry The 3 O’Clock Wake Up Call – https://www.3oclockwakeup.com/ Learn more about Christine Ruth, counseling practice, and future retreats – http://www.christineruth.com/

SE 96: Why Do I Keep Acting Like That?

November 26, 2024

This Week’s Listener Question: What’s wrong with me? Every time I go home for the holidays, I revert back to my teenage self. I’ve matured so much since the but I act like a rebellious adolescent around my parents and siblings. SOUL Group Questions: To build connection with a friend or in your Soul Group, ask each other these questions. 1. During the holiday, how do you regress or revert back to an older version of yourself? 2. How can you prepare yourself ahead of time for all the stress in this season? What do you need or want that might be different this year? 3. Who could be an ally for you this year, someone who holds you accountable for who you want to be? How can you purposefully plan with them? 4. What 3 values do you want to prioritize this holiday season? How will you live them out? 5. How can you anchor yourself in the person you’re trying to become or create? What the first step? Resources: Laura is hosting 3 free classes during the holidays to help prepare you for all the big emotions that come up this time of year. To register – https://www.griefandhope.org/event-list To sign up for one-on-one grief and/or faith support with Laura, visit http://www.griefandhope.org/ To ask Laura to speak at your event – https://www.laurabusse.com/ Have a question for us? Send it to mailto:questions@soulenchilada.com Learn more about Laura’s ministry The 3 O’Clock Wake Up Call – https://www.3oclockwakeup.com/ Learn more about Christine Ruth, counseling practice, and future retreats – http://www.christineruth.com/

SE 95: A House Divided - Navigating Thanksgiving's Family Challenges

November 12, 2024

This Week’s Listener Question: Thanksgiving is in two weeks. I really don’t want to host my extended family because we’re divided on several key topics. How do I navigate family division and still enjoy the holidays? SOUL Group Questions: To build connection with a friend or in your Soul Group, ask each other these questions. 1. When you think about Thanksgiving this year, what feelings and thoughts come up for you? 2. Think of a time when you had “gridlock” with a partner or family member. How have you learned to love in the midst of conflict or disagreements? 3. In what ways could you practice self-care and self-compassion in this post-election and pre-holiday season? 4. Why do you think it’s important to H.A.L.T. (hungry, angry, lonely, tired) a conversation until you can take care of yourself? 5. Where are your safe spaces that you can express your genuine feelings and be present for others to express theirs? Resources: Laura is hosting 3 free classes during the holidays to help prepare you for all the big emotions that come up this time of year. To register – https://www.griefandhope.org/event-list To sign up for one-on-one grief and/or faith support with Laura, visit http://www.griefandhope.org/ To ask Laura to speak at your event – https://www.laurabusse.com/ Have a question for us? Send it to mailto:questions@soulenchilada.com Learn more about Laura’s ministry The 3 O’Clock Wake Up Call – https://www.3oclockwakeup.com/ Learn more about Christine Ruth, counseling practice, and future retreats – http://www.christineruth.com/