Overcome Depression: Jennifer Stirling-Campbell's Path to Spiritual Healing

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DANG! The Todd Bridges Podcast

Todd Bridges and Bettijo Bridges

48 episodes

4 days ago

How do you support someone struggling with addiction without enabling them? In this episode of DANG!, Todd Bridges and Bettijo sit down with addiction expert Dr. Brian Samford to tackle this tough question and more, sharing practical, hope-filled advice on how to walk alongside someone you love with equal parts accountability and compassion—and why “tough love” is often just another way of saying true love.SUMMARYAddiction doesn’t just hijack one person’s life—it drags the whole family into the chaos. In this raw, honest episode, Todd and Bettijo sit down with addiction expert Dr. Brian Samford, Chief Clinical Officer of The Arbor treatment center in Texas, to talk about what actually creates lasting change, why you can’t force someone into recovery, and how to love an addict without losing yourself. Brian shares a powerful story from his clinical work about a longtime client who only revealed deep childhood trauma years into treatment—when she was finally ready—driving home a hard truth: recovery runs on the addict’s timeline, not ours.Together they dig into the messy family side of addiction: the guilt, the rescuing, the “If I don’t fix this, who will?” spiral. Brian explains why constantly stepping in—paying the fines, cleaning up the messes, smoothing everything over—might feel loving, but actually “disables” the person you’re trying to help. The key? Lead with genuine love, then add real accountability and clear boundaries. You can support someone’s sobriety, but you can’t drag them through a 12-Step program—or any kind of recovery—until they’re willing.HIGHLIGHTSWhat it’s like being Chief Clinical Officer of The Arbor treatment center (1:09)Dr. Samford shares his favorite strategy for getting reluctant patients to participate: bringing the group meeting to the client's bed! (3:03)How Brian’s recovery journey began at age 24 with a counselor who truly cared, inspiring him to help others. (4:45)Parental Sabotage: How well-meaning parents now act as the greatest barrier by constantly rescuing and enabling adult children. (10:07)Maybe the hardest part: letting go of your timeline for their recovery. (37:19)Brian’s formula for families: Accountability + Compassion = Real Love. (43:08)That thin line between loving someone and enabling—and how “helping” too much can actually disable growth. (44:14)ToddFlix: Tracker and using every tool you’ve got to stay sober. (44:42)Shows like Breaking Bad and Good Girls show “normal” people pulled into the underworld. (49:19)LISTEN TO LEARNWhy length of treatment matters so much.How to walk the tightrope between accountability and compassion in a family affected by addiction.How Todd Bridges uses lessons from the TV show Tracker—and radical surrender—to help sustain 32 years of sobriety.If you’re exhausted from trying to control your family’s chaos, here’s the secret: true love means setting boundaries and holding people accountable—and if that sounds too hard, just remember what happens when you pray for patience. Hit play!Follow on Instagram: Todd @toddbridges & Bettijo @pagingsupermom--------------------© 2025 Loop 101 MediaDANG! is produced by Loop 101 Media, Bettijo Bridges, Todd Bridges & Attalie AnneFor more information contact info@loop101media.com

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Overcome Depression: Jennifer Stirling-Campbell's Path to Spiritual Healing - Ep. 35

DANG! The Todd Bridges Podcast

57 minutes

3 months ago

Overcome Depression: Jennifer Stirling-Campbell's Path to Spiritual Healing - Ep. 35

Todd and Bettijo welcome the radiant Jennifer Stirling-Campbell, who opens up about her 15-year journey through chronic depression—and the unexpected path to healing. From wrestling with ancestral baggage to decoding divine downloads (some of which apparently involve QR codes and coloring pages), Jennifer shares how she climbed out of the dark and found joy again. She brings the kind of insight that hits deep and lingers long after. It’s honest, hilarious, and deeply uplifting.SUMMARYTodd and Bettijo Bridges welcome inspiring guest Jennifer Stirling-Campbell—host of The Overcome Depression Podcast and workbook series. Jennifer opens up about her lifelong battle with chronic depression and anger, beginning in childhood, and the profound spiritual awakening that led to her 15-year path to healing.She shares how breaking free from deep-rooted ancestral baggage—and receiving divine guidance, often from unexpected sources—gave her “a flashlight and a map” out of the darkness. After a decade on Prozac, Jennifer made a fierce choice to surrender her struggle to God, which sparked immediate change, starting with the surprising brain-boosting power of Omega-3s.The conversation digs into layers of healing, from physical health and supplements to spiritual warfare—where “angels and demons” are very real. Jennifer and Todd swap stories of spiritual attacks and discuss boredom as a red flag for deeper battles.Jennifer challenges mainstream depression narratives, advocates for brain scans before meds, and shares tools like “redoing” past trauma to rewire the brain. Her mission? To help others find their own path to healing—with intuition, choice, and divine help.The episode wraps with Todd’s ToddFlix, connecting the hidden truths of Blindspot to Jennifer’s journey of self-discovery and lasting joy.HIGHLIGHTSJennifer recalls feeling "born very depressed," carrying heavy emotions and deep awareness even as a child. (1:18)She shares her 10-year experience on Prozac (from age 15) and the turning point that led her to seek a different path. (2:38)Her breakthrough: a bold surrender to God—followed by the surprising power of Omega-3s. (8:19)Jennifer and Todd discuss the spiritual battle behind depression and the need to lean on God. (15:35)The importance of individual agency and a unique perspective on forgiveness. (19:00)Jennifer introduces the “redo” technique—reimagining past trauma to help rewire the brain. (23:30)The spiritual battlefield between angels and demons (26:35)She explains how her podcast and workbook guide people toward a personalized, spiritually grounded healing journey. (44:31)Todd shares his latest TV binge, connecting Blindspot’s hidden truths to Jennifer’s story of self-discovery. (52:13)LISTEN TO LEARNHow surrendering to God—and discovering Omega-3s—helped Jennifer walk away from antidepressants.How ancestral baggage feeds depression—and how to break free.Why the spiritual battle shapes mental health and healing.A simple “redo” method to rewire your brain and heal trauma.Ready to trade the “woe is me” for a “whoa, that’s me”? Hit play and let Todd, Bettijo, and Jennifer show you how to step into a life that finally feels like yours.Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/toddbridgeshttps://www.instagram.com/pagingsupermom© 2024 Loop 101 Media DANG! is produced by Loop 101 Media, Bettijo Bridges, Todd Bridges & Attalie Anne. For more information contact info@loop101media.com

DANG! The Todd Bridges Podcast