Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott

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Let's Talk About It: Almost 25% of American Women are Depressed! Why? Ep. 285 Feb 06, 2024

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As anyone who’s experienced depression can tell you, it’s brutal. And, with almost 1 in 4 American women taking antidepressants, it’s clear many of us are suffering.

What’s going on? What’s to be done?

In this latest episode of our “Love & Life: Let’s Talk About It” series, Miriam Conner and I explore depression in America—especially as it relates to women.

Specifically, we consider:

How depression is conceptualized.
The evidence that debunks the “chemical imbalance” explanation.
Why antidepressants don’t work.
Lifestyle factors that contribute to depression. Spoiler alert: pretty much everything in the standard American lifestyle contributes to it!
Research based strategies to liberate us from the clutches of depression!

Join us to learn how to break free from the grip of depression!

N.B. Please DO NOT quit taking antidepressants without the consultation and guidance of a professional trained in how to taper off SSRIs safely. Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome can result when abruptly terminating SSRIs.

This conversation does not prescribe medical or psychological advice and should not be taken as such.

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Dr. Karin

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Sources:

Our conversation was based on Dr. Joseph Mercola’s article, “Gross Misconduct—The Final Nail in the Coffin for Antidepressants.”

Mercola, J. (2024, January 29). Gross misconduct—The final nail in the coffin for antidepressants. Substack.

Moncrieff, J., Cooper, R.E., Stockmann, T. et al. (2023). The serotonin theory of depression: A systematic umbrella review of the evidence. Molecular Psychiatry 28, 3243–3256. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41380-022-01661-0

https://www.madinamerica.com/2023/09/the-stard-scandal-scientific-misconduct-on-a-grand-scale/

Let’s Talk About It! All the Hot Takes We’re Not Supposed to Touch Ep. 282 Feb 06, 2024

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Welcome to Love & Life: Let’s Talk About It!

So, what exactly are we talking about? All the hot topics we’re not supposed to touch—the subjects that get you censored, shadow-banned, and canceled when you broach them.

Censorship, shadow-banning, cancelation . . . How could this happen? This is America, the “land of the free!”

Or, so we thought . . .

Are we actually free if we’re not permitted to challenge assertions and dissent from dictates?

How is it we now live in a society in which social media platforms—which essentially serve as our “public square”—can determine what discourse may be discussed and which topics are considered unacceptable?

Maybe you’re okay with the censorship. After all, there’s a lot of disinformation and hate speech out there!

But, who establishes what is and what isn’t “disinformation”? And who decides when speech is nasty enough to constitute “hate”?

If censorship enrages you and the questions above infuriate you, Love & Life “Let’s Talk About It” episodes are for you!

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Do THIS When You’re Engaged to Establish a Strong, Healthy Marriage Ep. 284 Feb 01, 2024

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We continue our series on engagement with the next segment of Elliott’s premarital counseling curriculum. Today’s episode delves into Session 1, Part 2.

Elliott discusses the themes couples should address when they’re engaged—along with the exercises and activities he employs to help generate conversations around these important topics.

If you’re engaged—or expect to be someday—this episode is for you! And actually, even if you’re married, you’ll find much value in this conversation.

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5 Key Patterns for Your Engagement to Ensure a Healthy, Fulfilling Marriage Ep. 283 Jan 25, 2024

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You’re engaged! Time for wedding planning!

But, what about marriage planning? Because a strong, fulfilling marriage starts long before your wedding day!

In fact, our engagement serves as a crucial time for us to address key concerns and establish healthy patterns which will set us up for a strong, fulfilling marriage.

With over 30 years counseling engaged and married couples, Elliott has a wealth of recommendations to help you utilize this important time in your relationship.

Join us to explore 5 key concerns to address when you’re engaged to optimize your future marriage!

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We’re Engaged! But, Should We Actually Get Married? Part 2 Ep. 281 Jan 16, 2024

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Building a strong marriage starts long before the wedding day and with 30+ years of working with couples, Elliott has plenty of solid advice for anyone newly engaged or contemplating engagement!

But, first things first—it’s thrilling to accept a proposal and begin wedding planning, but we need to be sure we’re doing all this with the right person for us!

Too often, premarital counseling focuses on household chores and budget, extended family relationships, etc. And yes, these are important, of course.

But, all these will be exponentially more difficult to manage if you marry the wrong person in the first place.

As a former runaway bride, I see engagement a little differently. I know what it’s like to try to make it work with someone who wasn’t the best fit for me.

It was a good relationship. But, is “good enough” good enough?

I remember being so confused throughout my first engagement. I looked all over for resources to help me sort through my conflicting emotions.

A conversation like this one would have helped me tremendously!

Elliott and I provide 4 aspects to consider as you ascertain whether your wedding jitters are just nervous energy or, if your cold feet are trying to tell you something you may not be currently willing to acknowledge to yourself and others.

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We’re Engaged! But, Should we Actually Get Married? Part 1 Ep. 280 Jan 11, 2024

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You’re engaged! So in love! It’s exhilarating!

Except, when you have cold feet. Are these just wedding jitters? Or, do you need to rethink your decision?

As a former runaway bride, this topic hits home to me.

Elliott and I decided to kick off our series on premarital counseling by asking a very important first question, “What if you’re engaged, but you’re feeling uncertain and unsure?”

In this episode, I share the confusion and angst I experienced when engaged to my first fiancé. Elliott and I discuss the difficulty of sorting through complex cold feet emotions—especially when your fiancé is a wonderful person and you can’t really pinpoint what feels “off.”

We provide concrete recommendations for figuring out if your engagement is meant to go the distance, or if calling things off would be the better choice for you and your fiancé.

Join us—whether you’re feeling jittery or not, our conversation highlighting the important elements of engagement will help you build your marriage on a firm foundation!

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Family Roles Part II: Which Role Do You Play? Ep. 279 Jan 08, 2024

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In part 2 of our conversation about family roles, Elliott and I share specific roles we may play when interacting with our family of origin—and others in our lives! Are you the “family hero?” The black sheep? The lost child? Join us to determine your role and how to rewrite the script should you feel your role constrains you or proves unhealthy for your adult growth and development. Sponsor The Wellness Company Website: ⁠https://www.twc.health/lovelife⁠ Code: LOVELIFE for 15% off your order! Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott Anderson Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/ Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook Instagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliottanderson

Family Roles: How They Impact Us During the Holidays—and Beyond! Ep. 278 Jan 08, 2024

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Whether we’re aware of it or not, we each play various roles within our families. And, even if we’ve grown and changed, we often step right back into our role during family gatherings! Do you know your family role? Do you understand how it impacts you during the holidays and throughout the year? Some of us have a sense of our family role. Maybe you’re the instigator or the peacemaker. The caretaker or the rebel. The leader or the clown. But oftentimes we play a role and we’re not even aware we’re doing so! Join Elliott and me for part 1 of our conversation about family roles. As we identify our roles, we gain deeper understanding of ourselves and our family’s dynamics. Plus, learn how to alter your role if you’ve grown out of it and it doesn’t fit you anymore! Sponsor The Wellness Company Website: ⁠https://www.twc.health/lovelife⁠ Code: LOVELIFE for 15% off your order! Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott Anderson Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/ Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook Instagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliottanderson

Three’s a Crowd: How Triangulation Destroys Healthy Relationships Ep. 277 Jan 08, 2024

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Triangulation. It’s so easy. We all do it. But, it’s SO unhealthy. What’s triangulation? Here’s a common example: We get angry, but instead of talking to the person who upset us, we gripe about it with someone else. We loop in a third party. It diffuses the tension, but does it move us toward solving the dispute/problem? Not at all. As we continue our series on how to connect with our families in a healthy manner throughout the holidays—and always!—Elliott and I discuss the perils of triangulated relationships in families. We provide examples of triangulation and explain the myriad ways it negatively impacts relationships. We leave you with three takeaways for figuring out if you’re involved in a family triangle and more importantly, how to extricate yourself if (when!) you realize you’re in the midst of one. Sponsor The Wellness Company Website: ⁠https://www.twc.health/lovelife⁠ Code: LOVELIFE for 15% off your order! Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott Anderson Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/ Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook Instagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliottanderson

Mind, Body, Spirit: Reflections on 2023 and Intentions for 2024 Ep. 276 Dec 29, 2023

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We wrap up this year with some personal reflections regarding Love & Life’s themes of mind, body, and spirit! Elliott and I discuss some revelations we’ve had via the books and articles we’ve read including: Brain Energy by Christopher Palmer, M.D. Joanna Moncrieff’s challenge of the serotonin theory of depression The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk The work of Dr. Caroline Leaf We share some intentions for aligning our minds, body, and spirit in 2024 and invite you to join us in this journey! Happy New Year from Love & Life! Sponsor The Wellness Company Website: ⁠https://www.twc.health/lovelife⁠ Code: LOVELIFE for 15% off your order! Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott Anderson Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/ Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook Instagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliottanderson Sources cited in today’s episode: https://www.chrispalmermd.com/ The Serotonin Theory of Depression a Systematic Umbrella Review of the Evidence (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0) The Serotonin Hypothesis of Depression: Both Long Discarded and Still Supported? (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-023-02094-z) https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/ https://drleaf.com/

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