153. A Biblical Approach to Overcoming Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Health Struggles With Healey Ikerd

Hey Friend,

Have you found yourself in the constant cycle of battling negative thoughts, anxiety, and depression? Do you feel like you've tried everything and that hope has slipped through your fingers?   Does it seem like God is out of reach and you're drowning in emotions you can't get on top of?   Friend, this world is hard and you're not alone in this. I am grateful for today's guest who has walked through her own mental health challenges and has passionately pursued an education and career in helping people experience breakthrough in their mental health challenges by leaning in to God and His word.   Enjoy this conversation and be sure to check out her website below where she has lots of helpful and practical resources.   Hope & Joy, Robin *** Healey Ikerd is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has earned a Certificate in Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She is a U.S. Army Veteran and has worked in the mental health field for over 17 years. She owns her own private practice in Fayetteville, Arkansas called HopeLife Counseling. Her passion is to help others excel in life and relationships through biblical principles. She is an author and podcast host of Healthy & Redeemed. She is also a wife, mom, and grammy.   More from Healey: Free resources - https://writtenbyhealey.com/m/login?r=%2Ffree-resources   Podcast - Healthy & Redeemed - https://writtenbyhealey.com/podcast   Mentioned in the conversation: "Dusty Bibles" by Josiah Queen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVz3Ag5FKEM&list=RDeVz3Ag5FKEM&start_radio=1   The Bible Recap - https://www.thebiblerecap.com/ *** When you're ready, here are 4 ways I can support you in your health journey:    1. Grab my free 5 Day Sugar Fast Devotional In this 5 Day Devotional you have the opportunity to drop weight and sugar cravings while gaining a totally new approach to health that is grounded in Jesus. Download it here: https://madewellhealth.com/sugarfast   2. Join my free Facebook group  In this group you'll have access to years of resources I've shared along with the new content I put out weekly. Additionally, you'll be in good company with fellow Jesus loving ladies looking to live a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RobinRhineMcD/   3. Take the Healthy Cooking Made Easy Mini Course  This short course will show you how to enjoy healthy cooking with confidence by saving time, cooking less, and loving what you make! Sign up here: https://go.madewellhealth.com/cooking   4. Work with Me Directly Whether it's joining my 6 week course, the Healthy Weight Loss Academy or getting 1-1 coaching, I am all about SIMPLIFYING healthy weight loss and providing the tools and resources you need to create healthy habits you'll keep by partnering with God and following my proven Sustainable Health process. For more info and to apply, click here: https://www.visiondrivenhealth.com/get-coaching