Life Without Baggage : Insights from Christian Counseling for Greater Confidence, Courage & Comfort

This interview with @mondays_with_coach_rice looks at the distortions we have around self-worth, self-criticism, toxic guilt, and spiritual life. 📘Get a copy of the book on Distortions (Free Shipping) from Booksby https://books.by/dr-toni-cooper/correcting-distortions-in-yo 📘 OR from Amazon https://a.co/d/i22JQ00✅ Important Links: 🎧 Audio Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V🌐 W...

There are things to DO, things to AVOID, and things to LEARN after a breakup or divorce. People who have been through trauma or abuse tend to get stuck in their choices of partners, approach to relationships, and grieving. These tips can help you move forward even if you are a survivor of trauma or abuse. I presented this topic at the HealHer Summit. This is #157 of my podcast #Lifewithoutbaggage .0:00" Introduction to the ...

Your view of yourself, other people, and God develops early in life. In this interview from Dr. Kim, I explain these factors and how to overcome TOXIC GUILT. This is a bonus episode from my podcast.0:00" Introduction to the episode1:24" How your family environment shapes your view of God, yourself, and others10:33" Parenting and guilt12:40" Toxic parents and scapegoats13:34 Chronic guilt17:36" Attitu...

In this episode, I talk about the ways that trauma or abuse impacts a person physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. This is episode #156 of my podcast #lifewithoutbaggage .0:00" Introduction to the Episode1:30" The impact on the body4:23" The impact of unmet needs, overdriven needs, and addictions6:30" Getting stuck in emotions. defenses, being overly busy, or control and rescuing14:15"...

Do you know how to fight for yourself spiritually? My brother, Vince Didato, LPCC-S joins me to explain how. 0:00" Introduction to the Episode

2:36" WHY you need to know how to fight SPIRITUALLY

5:37" Understanding God's LOVE helps us know how to fight

8:04" DISTORTIONS that Interfere with our prayers

12:45" EFFECTIVE prayers for PROTECTION

17:50" Develop YOUR spirit

19:50" STRATEGIES and Mod...

A short video that explains HOW to pray for your protection and the protection of your loved ones, finances, health, etc. using principles from the Bible. I use this for myself and my daughter.✅ Important Links: 👉 Audio Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V👉 Website: https://www.drtonicooper.com/👉 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antoinette-t-cooper👉 FREE eBook https:/...

There are many ways people can be controlled. Sometimes without an awareness that something is pulling us away from our true identity and purpose. Today, I explain 5 common ways that people are controlled. At the end is a detailed prayer to take back your true identity and break free of control. 0:00" Introduction to this episode3:10" Labels6:00" Trauma and Vows8:03" Addictions10:00" Cultural Trends12:20" Extreme Sel...

If you are looking for more peace and order in your life, you may need to look at your boundaries! This is episode #153 of #lifewithoutbaggage . This is taken from a chapter from my book "Anxiety, Depression & Helplessness: Keys to Break Free" 📘 https://a.co/d/51pNfZQ0:00" Introduction to this Episode2:30" Why Boundaries are necessary for our peace and safety4:10" What are Walls and what are Boundaries?8:05" TYPES of Bo...

A short bit of encouragement from my personal studies on how to protect your true self in spite of the chaos or discouragement around you. This is a Bonus episode of #lifewithoutbaggage.

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My guest today is Dr. Uejin Kim, a Christian psychiatrist. She shares her insights on the proper use of medication in the journey to personal wholeness. 0:00" Introduction to the episode and to Dr. Kim 2:49" Dr. Kim's "calling" into psychiatry 7:28" The process of acceptance, healing, and freedom 10:50" When is medication necessary? 14:20" The role of counseling and the role of medicati...

Today I give an introduction to Season 5 and an explanation of the changes I am making this year. I also give a retrospective view of the first 4 seasons. 0:00" Introduction 1:00" Season 1: Relationship vs. Religion and the Supernatural aspects of the Christian life 5:45" Season 2: Covenant Names of God and Principles for Transformation 9:00" Season 3: Narcissism and Boundaries 10:46" Season 4: Trauma, Dysfunctional Attachme...

Insights from Christian Counseling: Narcissistic individuals, cultures, organizations, or even churches can do damage to us. This episode explores how these forces rob us of our individual identity, dignity, and destiny. At the end of the podcast, I use the "Prayer to Find Your Voice" to take back what has been stolen from you. I have several videos posted on this topic in episodes #74 through #81.

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Today I explain the RIPE approach to successful change. I also discuss the common mistakes that people make that lead to giving up on our goals. I also give practical suggestions for how to counter those mistakes.

0:00" Introduction 3:20" Why Change Can Be Difficult 4:35" 4 Steps for Successful Change: The RIPE Method 11:50" Mistakes People Make and How to Counter Them 18:35" Maintaining Your Change 21:00" Resources 🧳...

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I am setting aside a time to pray for my listeners on January 1, 2025. Thank you for your interest in "Life Without Baggage." ✅ Important Links: 👉 Audio Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Leave me a Google Review: https://g.page/r/CfohxWMEUP7REAI/review 👉 W...

Emotional issues can SHIFT when we recognize the roots of problems and the prayer strategies to RELEASE our emotional baggage. 0:00" Introduction 3:44" Definitions 4:50" Hidden Hooks that hold baggage in place 9:49" Prayer to RELEASE emotional baggage 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithoutBaggage 📘Get a copy of the workbook "Life Without Baggage" https://a.co/d/auRJCkk ✅ ...

This is the prayer from episode #148 to help you break from the past.

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Here I explain the main reasons people get stuck in bad experiences from the past: traumatic bonds, resentment, and inner vows. These experiences create distortions that contaminate our view of ourselves and God. (This is Part 2 from my interview with  @javawithjen  .) 0:00" Introduction to the episode 1:59" Why people get stuck: traumatic bonds, resentment, and inner vows 5:00" Good vows, bad vows and promises 9:00" Identify...

This is a video about the peace that God gives us when we stay close to Him. I explain what "peace" means in the Bible. ✅ Important Links: 👉 Audio Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Website: https://www.drtonicooper.com/ 👉 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antoinette-t-cooper 👉 FREE eBook https://www.drtonicooper.com/1524-2/ ✅ Stay Connected With Me: 👉 Ins...

Toxic guilt interferes with our enjoyment of God's gentle presence in our lives. This week I explain the distortions that create toxic guilt and how that contaminates our view of ourselves and God. This is episode #147 in my podcast #lifewithoutbaggage . Next week, in episode #148, I will explain the steps to move forward. My thanks to @JavawithJen who invited me to be on her podcast. 0:00" Introduction to the episode 2:40" My...