TW: This episode contains a story of violence and assault. Our guest will share how she has overcome the trauma that happened to her, but if you are sensitive to stories of violence, please choose another episode for today.

Even if your personal story sounds like an episode of Dateline, there is hope, healing, and forgiveness possible. Our guest, Kimberly Haar, has a story that is difficult to believe--especially since she has overcome assault, violence, and even kidnapping to give hope now to other people as a trauma therapist. Her book Healing from Life’s Deepest Hurts: Reclaiming Your Life After Grief, Loss, or Trauma shares her story as well as practical tools on healing with God's help. Even if your hurts are not dramatic like Kim's, you can benefit from the help offered here.

Kimberly Haar, LMFT, LPC is a trauma therapist and author based in Oklahoma. Find her online at https://kimberlyhaar.com/.

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Do you change and grow when you have those "Aha!" moments? When you understand why? Or does change actually happen when new habits, consistency, and accountability are in place? Brandon Joffe talks about the "seduction of why" in therapy. (Brandon also offers great wisdom for parents who may be struggling with their teens--including the host!)

Brandon Joffe, LCSW, is the host of the "Hope for Parents of Struggling Teens" podcast and the director of Inspired Resolutions Counseling in Southern California.

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How does growing up in an Asian or Asian-American culture shape the way you live out your Christian faith? How do traditional Asian values measure up against biblical values? And how can we understand attachment to a loving God as a basis for our mental health?

Gary Quan, LMFT, James Chen, AMFT, and Ari X. return for Part 2 of the conversation about their new book Asian American Chronicles - Tales of Mental Health and Hope.

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What is unique about mental, emotional, and relational health in an AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) context? Our guests who are uniquely positioned to respond because of their identities as Christians, as Asian Americans, and as mental health providers are here for our first ever panel conversation with three guests.

Gary Quan, LMFT is a return guest on the Soul Grit Podcast. Gary spearheaded the project to create Asian American Chronicles - Tales of Mental Health and Hope, a new book sharing perspectives on several aspects of the Asian American experience of family, church, and culture. Contributing authors Ari X and James Chen, AMFT also join the podcast.

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Why do we seem to repeat the same emotional patterns over our lifetimes? And why do we pair up with partners who activate those same dysfunctional patterns? Counseling veteran Dr. Gary Lawrence is here to share his wisdom from over 50 years of counseling, ministry, and coaching. He'll show us how our addiction to our own early rejection is tearing us apart.

Dr. Gary Lawrence served as a pastor, counselor, radio host, and investor before leveraging his hard-won wisdom as an author and coach. You can find out more at https://rejectionjunkies.com/

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ADHD is just a diagnosis for hyper little boys, right? Not so! Many more adults are realizing that some of the struggles they face in adulthood--causing problems in work, relationships, and parenting--are actually due to ADHD. Perhaps a social media post has you wondering if this is you. Check out Tiffany's story to see if you relate, and listen to Ann's input from a therapist's perspective.

Tiffany Hernandez hasn't always known that she has ADHD. But now that she does, she is learning to communicate, advocate, and find ways of being her best self. She is a homeschool mom and the host of The Ultimate Homeschool Podcast. You can find all her links at https://linktr.ee/ultimatehomeschool.

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More and more kids and adults are being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other types of neurodivergence. If you love someone on the spectrum, you might wonder how he or she processes concepts like salvation or the church. How can parents help autistic kids come to know and love Jesus? Larah from @raisingautisticdisciples is here to encourage parents on this journey.

Larah Roberts has worked in ministry since college, but it was when her son was diagnosed with ASD as a young child that she began to study and create resources for parents in the same situation. You can find her on Facebook or Instagram @raisingautisticdisciples and download a free seven-day devotional for parents of kids with autism. Check out her book How to Advocate & Stay Christian: For Parents of Special Kids.

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Sexual addiction is a cry for intimacy and connection that has gone awry. The betrayal a partner feels is excruciating. So how can couples heal, move beyond addictive behaviors, and find true intimacy? Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith are here to share their journey and how they are helping couples heal and discover new levels of intimacy.

Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith are a Coach-Therapist team with seminary backgrounds who offer coaching, retreats, and more, including small groups and a book--all with the mission of helping couples find true intimacy and connection. Find out more at raabsmithteam.com.

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