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**Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott**

Love & Life is your place for conversations grounded in psych research, psychotherapy, and Biblical truth to help you THRIVE in love and life!
Join psychologist Karin Anderson Abrell, Ph.D. and pastor and psychotherapist Elliott Anderson, M.A., as they focus on relationships and how to flourish therein with a holistic approach to emotional and psychological well-being, recognizing we only thrive when we nourish each of these key domains—Mind, Body, and Spirit. Together they bring over 60 years of counseling experience and academic expertise to each podcast discussion and interview.

Latest Episodes:

Why I’m Voting for “Hitler”: A COVID Dissident’s Response Ep. 325 Oct 31, 2024

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I know most people want to move on from COVID.

And, maybe you’re ready to move on from the election.

But, it’s all related—COVID, the election, and our platform of mind, body, & spirit.

I have some thoughts.

Plus, I’d like to explain why I’m voting for “literal Hitler” and his MAGA + MAHA team of courageous dissidents—RFK, Jr., Tulsi, and Elon.

To do so, I respond to 3 current bits of news:

Biden calling Trump supporters “garbage.”
Harris’ cringy TV ad depicting wives defying their husbands by voting for Harris.
The 3 platforms of the MAHA movement—1️⃣ Restoring Free Speech and ending censorship 2️⃣ Exposing the corruption of Big Ag and Big Pharma which is destroying Americans’ health and 3️⃣ Stop the never ending foreign wars.

I don’t hold back. We’d love to hear your thoughts!

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Gender Affirming Care for Children: Does it “Follow the Science?” with Psychiatric Nurse David Wayne Ep. 324 Oct 24, 2024

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It’s such a heated issue—and people on each side believe those who disagree with them are abusing children.

In the last 10 years, we’ve witnessed an exponential increase in the number of kids who feel as if they’re the wrong sex.

Although Gender Dysphoria Disorder remains a psychiatric illness per the DSM-5-TR, it currently is viewed quite differently when compared to other mental conditions.

We don’t “affirm” Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or Bipolar or schizophrenia. We treat clients by providing coping mechanisms and helping them ground themselves in reality.

But, we don’t do this with Gender Dysphoria Disorder.

Why is this? Why do we abandon logic, reasoning, and science when addressing Gender Dysphoria?

As a psychiatric nurse, David Wayne finds this confusing, frustrating, and appalling—especially as it pertains to the US’s current approach to treating kids who decide they’re actually the opposite sex.

Join us for an insider’s take on what’s really going on with gender “affirming” care.

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Let's Talk About It: Wife Guys? Masculinity Gets Political Ep. 323 Oct 23, 2024

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We’re in the midst of a series on masculinity, so I had to weigh in on this one, and I looped in Producer Tim to get a Millennial male’s take.

You’ve probably seen the clip of Jen Psaki interviewing Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff.

Psaki claimed Emhoff has, “reshaped the perception of masculinity.”

Really?

Psaki then called him a “wife guy.”

Okay . . .

And sure, maybe Doug Emhoff is a super sweet and supportive husband. That’s great!

But, there seemed to be a partisan subtext beneath this exchange. Watching the clip, I had the sense Psaki was insinuating only liberal men fully support their wives.

I wanted to share my reaction to this clip and, Tim agreed to join me.

Spoiler alert: Over my 27 years of dating, I’ve had relationships with both very liberal and very conservative men. I married a conservative. And no one has ever cherished, respected, and adored me more than my conservative husband.

So personally, I’m not picking up what Psaki is laying down.

Join us and let us know your thoughts masculinity and wife guys.

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Faith & Politics: A Pastor’s Take on Voting Ep. 322 Oct 17, 2024

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Elliott and I didn’t grow up with a lot of political discourse. Our family delved into a wide array of topics, but as educators and musicians, we tended to discuss chord charts and pop tunes more than public policy.

In fact, as most of you know, our father was a lifelong Democrat and our mother is a lifelong Republican. Yet, they possessed the same core values, had a strong 57 year marriage, and raised three well-adjusted kids. Could that happen nowadays?

During most of our lifetime, it was considered impolite to bring up religion and politics. And, pastors often refrained entirely from wading into political waters.

But to me, these times feel different. I was curious if Elliott sensed the same.

So, today we address questions around faith and politics.

We specifically ask:

Should Christians vote?
Is it appropriate for pastors to discuss politics from the pulpit?
Are certain party values for Christian than others?

When Elliott became a pastor, our Dad encouraged him to speak boldly. We’ll honor our father’s wishes and boldly discuss our hot takes on these hot topics.

Join us!

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Pandemic of the Unvaccinated? New Data on COVID Hospitalizations with David Wayne Ep. 321 Oct 10, 2024

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Psychiatric nurse and friend of the program, David Wayne, is back to discuss what he recently shared on Children’s Health Defense’s CHD.TV.

In addition to nursing, Dave has a background in data analytics. Throughout the COVID era, he tried to make sense of the vaccinated vs. unvaccinated hospitalizations—the numbers weren’t adding up.

Databases weren’t talking to each other. Default modes labeled patients as unvaccinated when in MANY cases, these patients had taken the COVID shot.

For those of us who endured derision and scorn for our “selfish” and “irresponsible” choice to abstain from injecting ourselves with a rushed-to-market, mRNA product with no longitudinal studies confirming its safety and efficacy—well for us, these numbers matter.

It matters that, in fact, more COVID hospitalizations occurred among the vaccinated.

It matters that the shot neither prevented infection nor stopped transmission.

And, it matters that a recent study from the Cleveland Clinic found the more jabs and boosters you took, the MORE likely you are to get COVID.

Dave and I discuss the appalling lack of science guiding our government’s COVID response and the tyrannical jab mandates the administration forced upon us—we’re still astounded.

If you feel the same—and even if you don’t!—Please join us as our favorite hospital insider reveals what was really going on!

Citation:

Cleveland Clinic Studies

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.04.27.24306378v2

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.12.17.22283625v5

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Masculinity in the Midst of a Father Wound with Bradley Oberrieder Ep. 320 Oct 03, 2024

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Growing up is tough. Growing up with a father wound is even tougher.

As we continue our series on masculinity, we’re addressing the complexities of father wounds on sons.

How do boys grow into men when their model for manhood has been abusive or absent?

One of Elliott’s mentees, Bradley Oberrieder, joins us to share his journey—how his father abandoned his family just as Bradley was moving from adolescence to young adulthood.

How do you step into manhood when you no longer respect your dad—your model of manhood?

If you’ve experienced a father wound—or you’re dating a man who has—please join us for an honest and hopeful account of masculinity in the midst of a father wound.

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Rescue the Republic: When BFFs Disagree as to How We Do This Ep. 319 Sep 26, 2024

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Dan and I are heading to Rescue the Republic in DC this weekend!

I wanted to share Rescue the Republic’s 8 pillars with Elliott to hear his thoughts.

War is always the last resort vs. Military Industrial Complex
Sanctify/recodify informed consent vs. Medical Industrial Complex
Banish state media control, surveillance and propaganda vs. Censorship Industrial Complex
Enact a rational boarder policy vs. Immigration Industrial Complex
End lawfare and abuse of the judicial system vs. Injustice Industrial Complex
Secure monetary freedom vs. Finance Industrial Complex
Restore family sovereignty vs. Developmental Industrial Complex
Return to truth-seeking and open dialogue vs. Academic Industrial Complex

For most of our lives, Americans took for granted the values that underpin these pillars. We agreed on these tenets. They were givens.

Not so much anymore.

Rescue the Republic will bring together Americans from all walks of life and political persuasions. It’s a unity coalition led by Dr. Bret Weinstein (evolutionary biologist), RFK, Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and others who were formerly on the left but now feel politically homeless.

Elliott shares his thoughts on the movement. What does the Bible say about these pillars?

I still believe Americans can find common ground. Praying for unity. Praying for peace. Praying for freedom.

If you want to rescue the republic, too, please join us in DC or at least, join us for this conversation!

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Testosterone-Laden Men—A Bad Thing? Ep. 318 Sep 19, 2024

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Recently, I heard a term, “testosteroni.” It was used in a pejorative manner to describe “testosterone-laden” men. In the conversation, these testosterone-laden men were pitted against a kinder, gentler model of manhood.

I wasn’t sure just what they were getting at. But, I had questions.

Is testosterone inherently a bad thing?
Does it cause problems for men?
How does it impact our perception of masculinity in general?
Does testosterone end up being a disadvantage in our modern world?
Why cast aspersions at a hormone? (One which women also possess, by the way).

I wanted to hear Elliott’s thoughts about Testosteronis vs. Beta Males.

We delve into all this and more as we continue our “What is a Man?” series. Please join us!

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My BF Says I’m Trying to Control Him but He’s Going Out Drinking with Other Women… Ep. 317 Sep 12, 2024

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Q: I’m 34 and dating a 44-year-old man who rents out a room to a cutie 21-year-old for a very fair price and sometimes, he goes out with her and her friends and buys their drinks.

I’m not sure how I feel about that. He believes it’s socially acceptable but I disagree and see it as predatory. But I also want to be understanding and I’m unsure if I’m being insecure and unreasonable about the situation.

A: Join us to hear our response to our listener’s question!

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Pharma Dissidents: Abandoning the Medical Model of Mental Health with David Wayne Ep. 316 Sep 05, 2024

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As a psychiatric nurse, David Wayne believed wholeheartedly in the veracity of medical research and the necessity of pharmaceutical interventions—until he saw how ineffective and at times, harmful, these “treatments” were.

He began to question his profession—especially psychiatry’s pharmaceutical “solution” for every mental health concern.

Then COVID descended, and because he chose not to inject an experimental substance into his body, he got fired from his hospital.

To support others losing their jobs, he attended protests against the COVID shot mandates. He found himself alongside others who shared his values around health freedom. But, he was surprised to learn many of these dissidents were people of faith.

He discovered they weren’t at all “anti science.” They just knew science must be questioned—always! And, science doesn’t belong solely to government officials or three letter agencies. Furthermore, these dissidents put their faith in God, as opposed to Fauci.

As a psychiatric nurse, David had questioned the tenets of his profession. Now, he began to question his understanding of God and faith.

COVID profoundly changed all of us in various ways. Four years into the COVID era, more and more psychologists and psychiatrists are questioning Pharma’s hold on our profession—not to mention its regulatory capture of governmental institutions such as the FDA and CDC.

If you’re waking up to the Pharma cartel, this episode’s for you!

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