Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott

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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:

Stop Giving Away Your Power When Dating! with Kara Adams Ep. 215 Nov 11, 2022

Show notes

Kara and I are back with an Instagram Live to talk about how to date empowered!

In today’s live we cover these realities and MORE!

Why you shouldn’t ask a man, “What are we? Where is this going?”
Why the men you don’t like seem to always pursue you!
The difference between red flags and deal breakers.
Why emotional maturity is the goal—we bring it to the table when we’re dating and we have every right to expect it!
How traditional masculine/feminine dynamics empower WOMEN!

Join us to learn how to stop giving away your power in dating and relationships!

Kara Adams

Website: https://www.thefabkara.com/

Dr. Karin

Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/

Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook

Instagram: @dr.karin

Single is the New Black:

Audiobook Audible: smarturl.it/SITNB-Audible

iTunes: smarturl.it/SITNB-iTunes

Best of Love & Life: Is Your Father Wound Impacting Your Relationships? with Elliott Anderson Ep. 214 Nov 04, 2022

Show notes

If you’ve ever wondered if you have “daddy issues” or been curious as to how your relationship with your father influences the men you choose and the dynamics you experience in relationships, this episode is for you! Psychotherapist Elliott Anderson and I take a deep dive into how father wounds show up in our romantic relationships—and most importantly, how we can heal these wounds so as to avoid repeating painful patterns. Elliott and I discuss:

The two main ways father wounds play out with the couples Elliott counsels.
How psychotherapy can heal a father wound in unique and profound ways.
The importance of forgiving our fathers.
The tension between being drawn to someone who’s good for us vs. feeling like we’re settling.
Why dating a “fixer upper” never works!

Elliott also talks about his new book, Simon Says: Principles and Perspectives from Dr. Simon V. Anderson. Simon Says shares the abundant wisdom of our father and the profound and enduring impact he had on his children and community.

Elliott Anderson

Work with Elliott, Books, & More: https://linktr.ee/pastorelliottanderson

Dr. Karin

Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/

Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook

Instagram: @dr.karin

Single is the New Black:

Audiobook Audible: smarturl.it/SITNB-Audible

iTunes: smarturl.it/SITNB-iTunes

How Do My BF and I Build a Healthy Connection—Despite Being in Unhealthy Relationships in the Past? with Elliott Anderson, M.A. Ep. 213 Oct 28, 2022

Show notes

Elliott is back to answer your questions about cultivating healthy, happy relationships! We address the following questions you posed on Instagram:

1. Which is more important—personality or looks?

2. You two make me happy. What are your signs?

3. Are you twins?

4. I just started a new relationship. What are some of the things we can do to know if this is it? Neither of us has been in a relationship this healthy before.

Join us to hear our thoughts on these questions. Also, Elliott goes into depth regarding our sibling bond—including the contentious years!

https://www.loveandlifemedia.com/podcast/episode/25f6a348/how-to-build-deep-romantic-intimacy-love-and-life-live-at-judson-university-with-elliott-anderson-ma-ep-186

Elliott Anderson

Work with Elliott, Books, Instagram, & More: https://linktr.ee/pastorelliottanderson

Dr. Karin

Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/

Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook

Instagram: @dr.karin

Single is the New Black:

Audiobook Audible: smarturl.it/SITNB-Audible

iTunes: smarturl.it/SITNB-iTunes

Why is My Relationship SO Hard? How Much Work is Too Much Work? Ep. 212 Oct 23, 2022

Show notes

Unpopular opinion: Relationships shouldn’t be all that hard.

It’s an unpopular opinion because the rhetoric around relationships is that they’re so incredibly difficult; you just gotta dig in and not give up.

And yes, once we’ve committed—when we’re married, and we’ve taken vows, and there might be children involved, of course I believe in persevering and sticking with it. As we move through struggles we can—and do—deepen our intimacy. We can emerge stronger after a period of difficulty.

So, this isn’t about bailing out the moment things get tough.

Rather, I’m talking about the relationship phase of dating—when, as we talk about a lot on Love & Life—we’re gathering information about our partner and determining if we’re a fit. And, what often happens, and what I ended up doing myself at times—we make the mistake of committing too much in the exclusive phase. i.e. we act like we’re married when we’re not married. We keep sticking with a relationship that’s not working and try soooooo hard to make it work.

We need to ask ourselves, if a relationship is such hard work, does it mean it’s not SUPPOSED to work?

Join me to learn the 3 key factors to consider when trying to figure out, “Should I stay or should I go?”

Dr. Karin

Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/

Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook

Instagram: @dr.karin

Single is the New Black:

Audiobook Audible: smarturl.it/SITNB-Audible

iTunes: smarturl.it/SITNB-iTunes

Is Your Diet Making You Sick and Miserable? with Functional Medicine Health Coach Amanda Jones Ep. 211 Oct 14, 2022

Show notes

We’ve all heard, “You are what you eat.” But what about, “You FEEL what you eat”? Put another way, how much of Americans’ struggle with depression and anxiety is due to our diet?

To tackle this question, I’ve invited Functional Medicine Health Coach Amanda Jones to the program.

In our conversation, Amanda and I take issue with the Standard American Diet and Western Medicine’s conventional approach. Specifically, we ask:

Is minimizing symptoms and slowing down disease progression the best we can do?
Why do we look for sustainability and root causes in various social and environmental domains, but when it comes to healthcare, we still just treat symptoms instead of discovering the origins of a problem?
Why don’t we pay enough attention to drugs’ side effects?
Are uncomfortable and painful symptoms actually a gift?
What if a runny nose and high fever are an indication our body is healing itself and our immune system is working well?
Can we really expect to heal if we make no changes to our diet and lifestyle?
What is the impact of diet on emotional well-being and mental health?

Join us to learn how nutrition and lifestyle will level up your emotional well-being!

Citations:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32447382/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16040007/

Amanda Bunker

Website: https://lifecarehealthandwellness.com/

Dr. Karin

Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/

Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook

Instagram: @dr.karin

Single is the New Black:

Audiobook Audible: smarturl.it/SITNB-Audible

iTunes: smarturl.it/SITNB-iTunes

Tired of Online and Apps? Check Out IYKYK Dating! with Melissa New Ep. 210 Oct 07, 2022

Show notes

If you’ve been on the dating scene for a while, you’re probably weary of online and app dating.

I hear the same thing when I interact with singles in my community. I get it. I wasn’t a fan myself. It was incredibly time intensive and I didn’t like the feelings that came up for me.

For this reason, I devoted an entire chapter of my book, Single is the New Black: Don’t Wear White ‘til it’s Right, to online and app dating i.e. it’s okay—and actually, healthy!—to take a break from it from time to time.

But if we hop offline, how will we ever meet people?

This is exactly why Melissa New started IYKYK Dating—for those who are sick of swiping, and specifically for Christians who want to meet others who share their faith and values.

Join us to learn how IYKYK Dating can come to YOUR town!

Sources:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/contemporary-psychoanalysis-in-action/201707/sick-online-dating

Melissa New of IYKYK Dating

Website: https://iykykdatingmixers.com/

Instagram: @iykyk.dating

Dr. Karin

Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/

Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook

Instagram: @dr.karin

Single is the New Black:

Audiobook Audible: smarturl.it/SITNB-Audible

iTunes: smarturl.it/SITNB-iTunes

The Science Behind What Actually Happened Over the Last 2 ½ Years—and what YOU can do about it! with Richard Fleming, M.D., Ph.D., J.D. Ep. 209 Sep 28, 2022

Show notes

As a scientist, physician, and attorney with over 50 years researching and publishing in top tier academic journals and presenting at conferences and conventions, Dr. Richard Fleming is uniquely positioned to critically examine the last 2 ½ years.

In our conversation Dr. Richard Fleming addresses the following:

The misinformation from both “sides.”
Is asymptomatic transmission a thing?
Vaccine efficacy—it’s likely NOT what you think!
What’s the origin story of the virus? Do we have receipts?
How the mass campaign put pressure on the virus which drove the variants.
The science behind why those who took the shot, are now MORE likely to get sick.
Research proposals and grant funding—how the NIH actually distributes funding.

Dr. Fleming provides us with an enormous amount of insider information, but many, many questions remain unanswered. And, as citizens whose tax dollars pay for these government agencies, we have the right to know what actually happened with this pandemic.

Please join us by heading over to 10letters.org to write to your state’s attorney general. If enough of us demand accountability, maybe we’ll get it.

Dr. Richard Fleming

Website: https://www.flemingmethod.com/

10 Letters: http://https://10letters.org/

An Introduction to Dr. Fleming: https://rumble.com/v1itgpx-introduction-by-dr.-richard-m.-fleming.html

Dr. Karin

Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/

Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook

Instagram: @dr.karin

Single is the New Black:

Audiobook Audible: smarturl.it/SITNB-Audible

iTunes: smarturl.it/SITNB-iTunes

A Marriage Therapist’s Best Advice for Singles with Elliott Anderson, M.A. Ep. 208 Sep 23, 2022

Show notes

I wanted to wrap up our celebration of National Unmarried & Single Americans week with a fan favorite and my favorite guest, of course, psychotherapist Elliott Anderson.

When I was considering what I wanted Elliott to share, I thought about all the couples he’s worked with over the years. He’s seen it all—from those who just needed some tools to get through a rough patch, to couples who could barely stand to be in the same room together, to those who’ve become violent and abusive.

I wondered,

What would Elliott want to say to singles to help them avoid the pain he witnesses in his office every day?
What do we need to know NOW as singles, to prepare ourselves for a solid lifelong partnership>
What do we need to know NOW to prevent ourselves from marrying the wrong person?”

Elliott answers this question and shares 5 relationship aspects you need to know to step into a great marriage!

Elliott Anderson

Work with Elliott, Books, & More: https://linktr.ee/pastorelliottanderson

Dr. Karin

Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/

Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook

Instagram: @dr.karin

Single is the New Black:

Audiobook Audible: smarturl.it/SITNB-Audible

iTunes: smarturl.it/SITNB-iTunes

Are My Fears Keeping Me from Love? Part 2 with Katherine Baldwin Ep. 207 Sep 22, 2022

Show notes

Have you ever wondered if fear is keeping you from love? Are you afraid of getting hurt? Afraid of being smothered? Afraid of both?

Today’s episode is part 2 of my conversation with Katherine Baldwin, author of, How to Fall in Love: A 10 Step Journey to the Heart.

If you haven’t listened to part 1, please jump back to episode 205 to hear Katherine share how her anxious/avoidant attachment style caused her struggle as she tried to cultivate an intimate romantic partnership.

In part 2 we discuss:

How to date with courage, clarity, and confidence.
The hurt that happens in relationships—and also, the healing that happens in relationships.
The influence of our childlessness on our approach too dating.
How our family of origin issues show up in our present-day relationships.
How to discern if what we’re feeling is our fear or our intuition.

We CAN move through fear and trust our intuition. Join us to hear Katherine’s inspiring journey to love!

Katherine Baldwin

Website: https://www.katherinebaldwin.com/

Dr. Karin

Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/

Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook

Instagram: @dr.karin

Single is the New Black:

Audiobook Audible: smarturl.it/SITNB-Audible

iTunes: smarturl.it/SITNB-iTunes

Single Shouldn't Suck! with Esther Marie Ep. 206 Sep 22, 2022

Show notes

What if being single isn’t about “waiting for The One” but rather, it’s about loving the life right in front of us? Can we be alone, but not lonely? How do we make peace with our single season?

In her book, Single Shouldn’t Suck, Esther Marie asserts we CAN live life to the fullest—even when we’re single and desiring partnership.

Esther joins us to celebrate National Unmarried & Single Americans Week! We discuss her book and the lessons she’s learned through her single years.

Join us for a discussion around:

How to romanticize our single life!
Ways to embrace the here and now—through the various periods of our lives, including the times we desire partnership, as well as the times when we’re happy on our own.
Honoring our journey—who we are and who we’re becoming.
Challenging ourselves to get uncomfortable, take risks, and grow!

Whether you’re in a single season or any other phase of life, you’ll find Esther’s story to be both encouraging and inspiring!

Esther Marie

Website: https://www.esthermarie.org/

Single Shouldn't Suck: https://www.esthermarie.org/shop/

Dr. Karin

Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/

Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook

Instagram: @dr.karin

Single is the New Black:

Audiobook Audible: smarturl.it/SITNB-Audible

iTunes: smarturl.it/SITNB-iTunes