Let’s Sit Crooked & Talk Straight

The One Where We Re-Write Grief

When we adjust the words we use, we change the narrative and therefore alter the stigma in the favor of acceptance instead of shame. Our words and our creative outlet especially after grief matter! Learn more about the power of words in this episode of Let's Sit Crooked & Talk Straight. As an encourager for self care, Maggie opens up about how starting a personal google document opened up a sense of freedom from isolation and the pain from grief. After the blog was published and developed, she became a write for creative change. Maggie introduces us to the importance of learning to move the energy during immense hurt. Maggie's writings can be found on her blog [https://www.smoothieschats.com/] or on her Facebook group Smoothies & Chats [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581432128001] ** May 6th : Cherokee Women in Business Spring Event ** Another research article with meta-analysis [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359330340_Efficacy_of_journaling_in_the_management_of_mental_illness_a_systematic_review_and_meta-analysis] supporting the benefits of journaling on mental health and positive physical outcomes.

The One about The One

Some Sundays we drag ourselves to church, other Sundays we don't want to leave the service because it is just so powerful. Episode 17 invites you into a typical Sunday debrief, one not unlike the "after church moments" I had around the kitchen table at my Great Grandma Marie's with family, sugar cookies and coffee for the grown ups. Now I'm the grown up and I find so much strength in not only Sunday Sermons but in a nourished faith practice. Listen as I expand upon by thoughts of this transformative sermon by Brett Hicks and explain how spiritually aids in mental wellbeing. One Hope Family, February 22nd can be found here on You Tube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-axryO7gmE&t=4619s] in the sermon series "The church Jesus built" Let's Sit Crooked & Talk Straight welcomes you to watch the sermon in its entirety before listening to Episode 17. Thank you One Hope Church for facilitating memorable sermons, prayer and worship music all in a safe place. Please email me with any questions or comments regarding this episode at lauren.bsn19@gmail.com or contact me via socials on instagram @lmd.sitcrookedtalkstraight

The One Where We Talk About Getting The Essential D

Vitamin D that is!  It’s well known to combat seasonal affective disorder with Vitamin D supplementation, but in this episode we talk further about what else can be done for the winter blues. As the temperatures decrease, it is necessary to increase the awareness of our mental health. Affecting millions every year, seasonal depression has become a fact of winter, but it doesn’t have to be so debilitating. Episode 16 is meant to provide education on reasons for this drop in mood & provide simple interventions to not only get you through the darker days but leave you inspired to get out of the covers and embrace community! Thanks to listeners Lora, Jena, Liz, Brittani, Lisa and Luci for sharing your experiences and suggestions.  Much of the resources for this episode is from the website Psychology Today. This content is not meant to replace personalized professional help.

The One Where We Talk Candid About Covert Abuse

A discussion revolving around abusive marriages is certainly going to be uncomfortable. But although uncomfortable it needs to be uncovered so that true feelings are revealed and the sanctity of marriage is upheld. This confining dynamic of a marriage centered on covert abuse is what I hope to think uncommon. However, in this episode learn how Molly and I connected over similar backgrounds and after years of rebuilding were able to speak in regard to the painful obstacles we experienced. Molly Glavnik is a nurse, mother of two and certainly a force when it comes to speaking up about complex relationships. Her redemption story is just starting as she begins to speak out about covert narcissism and untangle spiritual abuse. Molly's ebook "10 Lies The Church Told Me About Marriage" along with a free quiz to uncover if marriage conflict is a rough patch or a red flag can be found on her Instagram profile @MollyGlavnik Hope you enjoy Episode 15! This episode is not a substitute for relationship or mental health advice.

The One Where We Putt Our Efforts Together

Listen to a truly unique episode as Let's Sit Crooked & Talk Straight is in Cherokee, Iowa with a chair and a microphone to capture the stories of loved ones lost. The grief fuels us to not only remember but to be an advocate for change in this confusing world. A very special thanks to all the human beings that were vulnerable enough to share ( in order of audio ). - Samantha - Kyle - Alissa - Cody - Neal - Brittani - Ashley - Mike - Marilyn - Shayna - Liz - Steph - Cory An astounding $23,500 was raised this year at the Suicide Awareness Golf Tournament to continue to spread the awareness and education surrounding mental health. This year's funds will go directly to the Cherokee County community in the form of school speakers. "I think if they knew how much everybody cared about them, that they would be here also" - Shayna Ege Find the book referenced in this episode at the link here: Amazon.com: Understanding Your Suicide Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart (Understanding Your Grief): 9781879651586: Wolfelt, Alan: Books [https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Your-Suicide-Grief-Touchstones/dp/1879651580]*This podcast is not a replacement for seeking medical advice or treatment*