This is part 2 of Michelle’s discussion with Debbie Richens on the painful issue of parental alienation and estrangement.

Looking at influences of divorce, social media, peers, and even counsellors on parental alienation, the pair discuss the mental, emotional, and physical effects of being cut off from family, including conditions like broken heart syndrome and fibromyalgia.

Highlighting isolation tactics used by certain groups and the emotional and health impacts it has on victims, the episode also touches on the impact of parental alienation on children and grandparents, and the importance of organizations and support systems.

For those facing these challenges, Debbie offers practical advice and recommendations on how and where to receive the support you need.

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Debbie is an Alienation & Estrangement Coach with years of experience in alienation. She is a master practitioner Personal Evolution/NLP/TimeLine Resourcing & Hypnotherapy coach & trainer, I-act Therapist for mental health & wellbeing, founder of Phoenix Awakening Training Coaching & Mentoring, a business mentor, and a certified Grief Recovery Specialist supporting people through trauma, PTSD, grief and loss. She also works with and supports several charities in the area of alienation. She is available for one-to-one support, training, workshops and media interviews, is a regular speaker, podcast guest, and contributor to articles on parental and grandparent alienation.

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ABOUT THE HOST

Michelle is a master of transition and cross-cultural expert with a doctorate in Cross-Cultural Mission and specialism in Natural Health & Nutrition, and a passion for improving people’s lives and natural, healthy living. For over 35 years her Christian faith has led her to live and serve in six countries on three continents and have over fifty homes. With huge experience of personal trauma, she is certified in grief, crisis and trauma counselling, is a trauma awareness trainer, animal-assisted-therapy certified, and a CPTSD survivor. She is author of the book, ‘Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief’, printed in two languages and endorsed by US traumatologist and author, the late Dr H Norman Wright, formerly one of America's most prominent Christian counsellors. Michelle is a ministry co-founder, voice for freedom, advocate for the family, speaker and artist. She homeschooled her three children, has nine grandchildren, is a dog lover and keen gardener with a love for self-sufficiency.

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In this episode of the Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle is joined by therapist and expert, Debbie Richens to discuss the painful issue of parental alienation and estrangement.

Debbie shares her personal experience and professional insights into the dynamics of parent alienation, the manipulative tactics used by others to cause children to cut off a parent, and the severe emotional and physical impacts on those cut off and alienated.

As well as highlighting the influence of social media and certain counseling practices that encourage cutting off relationships, challenging their appropriateness and professionalism, this episode serves as the first part of a two part series on this important topic.

GUEST BIO

Debbie is an Alienation & Estrangement Coach with years of experience in alienation. She is a master practitioner Personal Evolution/NLP/TimeLine Resourcing & Hypnotherapy coach & trainer, I-act Therapist for mental health & wellbeing, founder of Phoenix Awakening Training Coaching & Mentoring, a business mentor, and a certified Grief Recovery Specialist supporting people through trauma, PTSD, grief and loss. She also works with several charities in the area of alienation. She is available for one-to-one support, training, workshops and media interviews, is a regular speaker, podcast guest, and contributor to articles on parental and grandparent alienation.

ABOUT THE HOST

Michelle is a master of transition and cross-cultural expert with a doctorate in Cross-Cultural Mission and specialism in Natural Health & Nutrition, and a passion for improving people’s lives and natural, healthy living. For over 35 years her Christian faith has led her to live and serve in six countries on three continents and have over fifty homes. With huge experience of personal trauma, she is certified in grief, crisis and trauma counselling, is a trauma awareness trainer, animal-assisted-therapy certified, and a CPTSD survivor. She is author of the book, ‘Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief’, printed in two languages and endorsed by US traumatologist and author, the late Dr H Norman Wright, formerly one of America's most prominent Christian counsellors. Michelle is a ministry co-founder, voice for freedom, advocate for the family, speaker and artist. She homeschooled her three children, has nine grandchildren, is a dog lover and keen gardener with a love for self-sufficiency.

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In this episode of The Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle and co-host Stuart delve into part two of their discussion on spiritual gifts.

They revisit key points from the previous episode, including the need for a broader understanding of spiritual gifts and addressing common hindrances.

The episode explores alternative terms for traditional spiritual gifts listed in Ephesians 4 and Romans 12, such as viewing an apostolic gift as visionary/entrepreneurial, a prophetic gift as a consultancy skill, and an evangelistic gift as a communication ability.

They take a refreshing, new and exciting look at the gifts of pastor, teacher, exhorter and administrator. They empower people to utilise their gifts creatively outside the church setting, and highlight the idea that all vocations can glorify God.

By expanding vocabulary and understanding, listeners are encouraged to identify and use their unique gifts in diverse areas of life, enhancing both personal wellbeing and broader societal impact.

ABOUT THE HOST

Michelle is a master of transition and a cross-cultural expert. For over 35 years her Christian faith has led her to live and serve in six countries on three continents and have over fifty homes. She has a doctorate in Cross-Cultural Mission with a specialism in Natural Health & Nutrition and is a passionate advocate for natural, healthy living. With a huge amount of experience of personal trauma, she is a certified trauma awareness trainer, animal-assisted-therapy certified, CPTSD survivor, and author of the book, ‘Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief’. Printed in two languages it is endorsed by US traumatologist and author, Dr H Norman Wright, one of America's most prominent Christian counsellors. Michelle is a ministry co-founder, voice for freedom, advocate for the family, speaker, artist and singer/songwriter. She homeschooled her three children, has nine grandchildren, is a dog lover and keen gardener with a love for self-sufficiency.

LINKS

Free Spiritual Gifts Questionnaire

Empowered! Discovering Your Place in God’s Story

The Christian Wellbeing Show Website

The Christian Wellbeing Show Facebook

Michelle Simpson Linkedin

Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief

Enjoying Healthy Living Facebook

Enjoying Healthy Living Instagram

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In this episode of The Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle is joined by her co-host Stuart to dive into the concept of spiritual gifts with an alternative perspective.

Stuart shares insights from his book 'Empowered: Discovering Your Place in God's Story' and discusses how spiritual gifts extend beyond traditional church settings into all areas of life.

They explore the dichotomy between spiritual and secular activities, the importance of a biblical worldview, and provide alternative terminologies for spiritual gifts to make them more accessible and applicable to all.

Through personal stories and theological discussions, this episode aims to empower every believer to identify and utilise their God-given gifts in every aspect of their lives.

ABOUT THE HOST

Michelle is a master of transition and a cross-cultural expert. For over 35 years her Christian faith has led her to live and serve in six countries on three continents and have over fifty homes. She has a doctorate in Cross-Cultural Mission with a specialism in Natural Health & Nutrition and is a passionate advocate for natural, healthy living. With a huge amount of experience of personal trauma, she is a certified trauma awareness trainer, animal-assisted-therapy certified, CPTSD survivor, and author of the book, ‘Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief’. Printed in two languages it is endorsed by US traumatologist and author, Dr H Norman Wright, one of America's most prominent Christian counsellors. Michelle is a ministry co-founder, voice for freedom, advocate for the family, speaker, artist and singer/songwriter. She homeschooled her three children, has nine grandchildren, is a dog lover and keen gardener with a love for self-sufficiency.

LINKS

The Christian Wellbeing Show Website

The Christian Wellbeing Show Facebook

Michelle Simpson Linkedin

Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief

Enjoying Healthy Living Facebook

Enjoying Healthy Living Instagram

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In this week’s episode of The Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle is joined by her co-host, Stuart, to explore the importance of natural ability assessments. An excellent tool for anyone, Stuart and Michelle discuss why natural ability assessments are good for Christians specifically, as individuals, in marriage, in teams, in business, and in the church. They look at how natural ability assessments differ from learned skills and help individuals discover their God-given innate talents.

Stuart shares his extensive experience as a certified facilitator of the Highlands Ability Battery and discusses its application in various contexts such as education, careers, missions, and church teams. The episode underscores the role of natural ability assessments in personal development, improving team unity, and preventing issues like burnout and attrition.

ABOUT THE HOST

Michelle is a master of transition and a cross-cultural expert. For over 35 years her Christian faith has led her to live and serve in six countries on three continents and have over fifty homes. She has a doctorate in Cross-Cultural Mission with a specialism in Natural Health & Nutrition and is a passionate advocate for natural, healthy living. With a huge amount of experience of personal trauma, she is a certified trauma awareness trainer, animal-assisted-therapy certified, CPTSD survivor, and author of the book, ‘Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief’. Printed in two languages it is endorsed by US traumatologist and author, Dr H Norman Wright, one of America's most prominent Christian counsellors. Michelle is a ministry co-founder, voice for freedom, advocate for the family, speaker, artist and singer/songwriter. She homeschooled her three children, has nine grandchildren, is a dog lover and keen gardener with a love for self-sufficiency.

LINKS

The Christian Wellbeing Show Website

The Christian Wellbeing Show Facebook

Michelle Simpson Linkedin

Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief

Enjoying Healthy Living Facebook

Enjoying Healthy Living Instagram

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In this episode, host Michelle is back with her “5 Simple Steps to Healthy Living”, and this week she is looking at exercise.

Exploring the many benefits of regular exercise for the body and mind, Michelle addresses common barriers people face to exercise, either from their lives or themselves, creative tips for incorporating exercise into your daily life, a broad and refreshing variety of both physical and mental exercises, and the many benefits exercise can bring you.

It’s never too late to begin being the best version of you and whether your focus is improving your body or your mind, exercise is one of the strongest foundations you can put in place. And this episode will give you the keys to unlocking a healthier, happier you!

ABOUT THE HOST

Michelle is a master of transition and a cross-cultural expert. For over 35 years her Christian faith has led her to live and serve in six countries on three continents and have over fifty homes. She has a doctorate in Cross-Cultural Mission with a specialism in Natural Health & Nutrition and is a passionate advocate for natural, healthy living. With a huge amount of experience of personal trauma, she is a certified trauma awareness trainer, animal-assisted-therapy certified, CPTSD survivor, and author of the book, ‘Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief’. Printed in two languages it is endorsed by US traumatologist and author, Dr H Norman Wright, one of America's most prominent Christian counsellors. Michelle is a ministry co-founder, voice for freedom, advocate for the family, speaker, artist and singer/songwriter. She homeschooled her three children, has nine grandchildren, is a dog lover and keen gardener with a love for self-sufficiency.

LINKS

The Christian Wellbeing Show Website

The Christian Wellbeing Show Facebook

Michelle Simpson Linkedin

Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief

Enjoying Healthy Living Facebook

Enjoying Healthy Living Instagram

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In this week's episode of the Christian Wellbeing show, Michelle and Lisa Oakley continue their conversation around Spiritual abuse.

Looking at spiritual abuse through the lens of the culture of the church, its leadership and its teachings, Lisa underscores the need for healthy and open leadership and how this can help not only members that are experiencing spiritual abuse, but also church leaders.

Also covering the different forms of spiritual abuse, the impact they can have on your faith, the fear of speaking out and where to go to receive help and support, this episode, in conjunction with part 1, will help you identify, overcome and recover from spiritual abuse.

ABOUT THE HOST

Michelle is a master of transition and a cross-cultural expert. For over 35 years her Christian faith has led her to live and serve in six countries on three continents and have over fifty homes. She has a doctorate in Cross-Cultural Mission with a specialism in Natural Health & Nutrition and is a passionate advocate for natural, healthy living. With a huge amount of experience of personal trauma, she is a certified trauma awareness trainer, animal-assisted-therapy certified, CPTSD survivor, and author of the book, ‘Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief’. Printed in two languages it is endorsed by US traumatologist and author, Dr H Norman Wright, one of America's most prominent Christian counsellors. Michelle is a ministry co-founder, voice for freedom, advocate for the family, speaker, artist and singer/songwriter. She homeschooled her three children, has nine grandchildren, is a dog lover and keen gardener with a love for self-sufficiency.

LINKS

The Christian Wellbeing Show Website

The Christian Wellbeing Show Facebook

Michelle Simpson Linkedin

Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief

Enjoying Healthy Living Facebook

Enjoying Healthy Living Instagram

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In this episode of The Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle Simpson interviews Professor Lisa Oakley about the sensitive but very real topic of Spiritual Abuse. They discuss the definition of spiritual abuse as a form of psychological or emotional abuse characterised by highly controlling, coercive behaviour in a religious context. They explore the different characteristics and effects of spiritual abuse and its impact on trust, faith and relationships. They also discuss the integration of spiritual abuse with other forms of abuse such as domestic abuse. The conversation emphasises the importance of recognising spiritual abuse, raising awareness of it, and helping to create healthy Christian cultures.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Professor Lisa Oakley is professor of safeguarding and knowledge exchange, and deputy programme leader for the Master of Science in Family and Child Psychology in the School of Psychology at the UK’s University of Chester. She is a chartered psychologist and chair of the British Psychological Society Safeguarding Advisory Group. She is co-author of Breaking the Silence on Spiritual Abuse and Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse: Creating Healthy Church Cultures.

ABOUT THE HOST

Michelle has a doctorate in Cross-Cultural Mission with a specialism in Natural Health & Nutrition and is a passionate advocate for natural, healthy living. With a huge amount of experience of personal trauma, she is a certified trauma awareness trainer, animal-assisted-therapy certified, CPTSD survivor, and author of the book, ‘Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief’. Printed in two languages it is endorsed by US traumatologist and author, Dr H Norman Wright, one of America's most prominent Christian counsellors. Michelle is a ministry co-founder, voice for freedom, advocate for the family, speaker, artist and singer/songwriter. She homeschooled her three children, has nine grandchildren, is a dog lover and keen gardener with a love for self-sufficiency.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

The Christian Wellbeing Show Website

The Christian Wellbeing Show Facebook

Michelle Simpson Linkedin

Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief

Enjoying Healthy Living Facebook

Enjoying Healthy Living Instagram

Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse: Oakley, L., and Humphreys, J. (2019)

Breaking the Silence on Spiritual Abuse: Oakley, L., and Kinmond, K. (2013)

Replenished Life

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