Ten Minute Therapy

In this episode, I sit down with Chance Olivas, COO of ActsSocial, on the ActsSocial Podcast to discuss Ten Minute Therapy, how our podcast came to be, and why listening may be one of the most important things we do in life!This content is a repost of the original ActsSocial Podcast episode and is shared here to highlight their work and insights. All credit goes to ActsSocial and Chance Olivas for the interview and original product...

Do you ever feel stuck in a loop of negative thoughts? In this Ten Minute Therapy session, we’ll walk through four simple steps to challenge those patterns and find a healthier perspective:Awareness – Notice when negative thoughts show up.Question – Ask if the thought is true or helpful.Evidence – Look at the facts that support or challenge it.Reframing – Shift the thought into a more balanced, realistic view.These practical tools ...

Depression isn’t just about feeling sad — it often shows up as a cycle of negative thoughts that feel impossible to escape. In this Ten Minute Therapy episode, we’ll talk about the negative thinking loop and how it keeps you stuck in depression.

You’ll learn:
✅ What a negative thinking loop is
✅ Common cognitive distortions that fuel depression
✅ Practical CBT tools to break the cycle and reframe your thoughts

Remember: you ...

Hopelessness is one of the most painful and defining parts of depression. In this Ten Minute Therapy video, we break down why hopelessness takes such a strong hold, and how it keeps people stuck in the cycle of depression.

I also explain the classic learned helplessness study—where researchers discovered how repeated failure and lack of control can lead to giving up—even when escape or change is possible. Understanding this concept ...

Feeling stuck in depression can make life feel overwhelming—but you’re not powerless. In this Ten Minute Therapy episode, we explore three practical, research-backed ways you can take control and fight back:

• Exercise – how movement helps reset your mood and energy levels

• Social connection – why spending time with others reduces isolation and builds hope

• Volunteering – the surprising mental health boost that comes from helping othe...

We often think we know depression—sadness, loss of interest, fatigue—but have we gone too far in labeling every emotional low as a disorder? In this video, I explore whether we’ve overdiagnosed and overclinicalized depression, and ask an important question: How do we know what’s truly depression, and what might simply be the human heart’s natural response to life’s struggles? Join me as we rethink how we view emotional pain and its...

In today’s Ten Minute Therapy episode, we explore Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:19–24—not with a focus on money, but on what holds the attention of your heart. Drawing from Paul Tripp’s powerful statement, “Whatever captures the attention of your heart will direct the course of your life,” we reflect on the deeper treasures we often store up—identity, success, approval, security—and how they shape our choices, emotions, and direction.

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In this episode of Ten Minute Therapy, we reflect on Jeremiah 17:5–8, a passage that contrasts the one who trusts in man with the one who trusts in the Lord. What does it mean to be like a shrub in the desert—or like a tree planted by water?

We’ll explore how these vivid images speak to our emotional resilience, spiritual grounding, and mental health. These verses challenge us to consider where we place our trust and how that impact...

In Part 2 of our look at Psalm 139, we explore verses 13–24—a powerful reminder that we are not accidents. God formed us with intention and purpose. These verses speak of how we were knit together in the womb, fearfully and wonderfully made by a Creator who sees, knows, and loves us completely.

Whether you're struggling with self-worth, wrestling with your identity, or just need a reminder that your life has meaning, this passag...

In this episode, we explore Psalm 139:1–12, a powerful reminder of God's intimate knowledge of who we are. These verses reveal a God who sees us fully — in our rising and resting, our thoughts and struggles, our light and darkness. Whether you're in a season of clarity or confusion, this passage offers the reassurance that you are known, seen, and never alone.

Join me as we reflect on how this kind of divine awareness isn’t ...

In this Ten Minute Therapy episode, we explore the timeless comfort and guidance found in Psalm 23 through the lens of biblical counseling. Whether you're walking through anxiety, uncertainty, or spiritual dryness, these verses offer deep reassurance that you are not alone—the Shepherd walks with you.

Join me as we reflect on each verse, drawing out its meaning for real-life struggles and emotional healing. Scripture slides are ...

Fact vs. Opinion | Rewiring How You See Yourself
We all know the difference between facts and opinions—until we start talking about ourselves. In this episode of Ten Minute Therapy, we explore how easy it is to take our negative self-opinions and treat them as if they’re absolute truth.

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