Today I'm going to talk to you about making a plan for that difficult family gathering you're heading into! Get your notebook and let's get to work! ... Questions or comments? Email podcast@sarahmae.com Loved this episode? Head over to iTunes to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Reviews are how people know if they should listen or not, so please if you like the show, take a minute and give it a review. Thank you so much! If you want to know more, check out sarahmae.com/thecomplicatedheartpodcast

Many of us have or are struggling with Pandemic depression, feeling unmotivated, and wondering, "What is wrong with me?" and, "Will I ever feel back to normal?" If you're struggling or if you've asked those questions, this show is for you. ... Questions or comments? Email podcast@sarahmae.com Loved this episode? Head over to iTunes to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Reviews are how people know if they should listen or not, so please if you like the show, take a minute and give it a review. Thank you so much! If you want to know more, check out sarahmae.com/thecomplicatedheartpodcast

Today on the show I have Lore Ferguson Wilber, author of the beautiful new book, Handle with Care. In this episode, we talk about sex and singleness, the power of touch, masturbation, and how to love the single person well. LINKS: Resources from Lore: Handle with Care: How Jesus Redeems the Power of Touch in Life and Ministry Sayable.net Fidelity Print (In our home: Fidelity to the Word of God and not to an outcome) Lore's Writing Mentorship Connect with Lore Online: Instagram @LoreWilbert Twitter @LoreWilbert Other Resources: The Complicated Heart: Loving Even When It Hurts The Body Keeps the Score  

Today on the show I'm back with therapist Angie Durham talking about infidelity and trauma.  LINKS: You can find Angie at https://www.ntchristiancounseling.com/

Today on the show I have a conversation with a dear in-real-life friend of mine, Amanda Vargas. You may remember Amanda from Season 1, Episode 6 on discovering your husband is having an emotional affair. In today's episode, Amanda and I talk about what's been happening since that show and what she's been learning.  LINKS: Episode 6: When You Catch Your Husband in an Emotional Affair Amanda on Instagram at @mrsvargascrew Website Amanda recommends: Pure Desire Ministries Other Helpful Resources: https://jay-stringer.com/ https://www.authenticintimacy.com/ Questions or comments? Email podcast@sarahmae.com Loved this episode? Head over to iTunes to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Reviews are how people know if they should listen or not, so please if you like the show, take a minute and give it a review. Thank you so much!

On today's show, I have Jay Stringer joining me to talk about our unwanted sexual behavior and thoughts. Jay is a therapist who is particularly interested in helping people find healing from sexual brokenness, and even more specifically, by helping people to listen to their lust. He says that Sexual fantasies are roadmaps and they pinpoint the location of your past harm and highlight the current roadblocks that keep you from freedom. If we pay attention, our sexual brokenness will reveal the way to healing. I'd love YOUR Feedback on this series! As we’re going through this series, The Sex Series, I would love to hear from you! Are you enjoying the series, is it helpful, is it raising more questions about topics you’d like me to expand on? If so, you can reach me on Instagram at sarahmaewrites, just DM me, or you can email me at podcast@sarahmae.com. LINKS: Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing Jay-Stringer.com Jay on Instagram The Complicated Heart: Loving Even When it Hurts Sarah Mae on Instagram

Today on the show I bring you something you have been asking for, and that is an interview with an EMDR therapist! Not only do I interview her, but she is answering YOUR questions, the ones you submitted to me a while ago! Who am I interviewing? None other than the passionate Aundi Kolber, author of the new book, Try Softer. You all are going to love her and this interview! LINKS: Try Softer: A Fresh Approach to Move Us out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode--and into a Life of Connection and Joy. The Complicated Heart: Loving Even When It Hurts  Psychology Today (to find a Christian Trauma-informed, EMDR Therapist)   Questions to Ask an EMDR Therapist Before Working with Them: How often do you use EMDR? (Aundi doesn't recommend someone who doesn't use it often) Have you worked with people who have a similar issue as mine?  What does faith-integration look like for you? Questions to Ask Yourself Before Working with a Therapist: How do I feel talking to that therapist? (Is there chemistry?) Can I see myself being comfortable with this therapist? QUOTE: "Our bodies heal at the pace they're ready to heal." -Aundi Kolber

Today on the show I have therapist Angie Durham, who is a licensed professional counselor, licensed Marriage and family therapist, and a certified Biblical counselor. We are talking about trauma and the body. You can find Angie at North Texas Christian Counseling.  

This is an intro to The Sex Series, a series that deals with the complicated relationship many of us have with sex. Here is a preview of just some of the topics and guests that are featured in this series: Getting Curious with Our Unwanted Sexual Thoughts and Behaviors – Jay Stringer Sexual Trauma and EMDR Therapy – Aundi Kolber Sexual Honesty – Amanda Vargas Sexual Trauma with Infidelity - Angie Durham Sexuality as a Spiritual Battleground – Juli Slattery A Woman’s Sexuality Sex and the Forgotten LINKS: The Complicated Heart by Sarah Mae Encouraged by this episode? Head over to iTunes to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Reviews are how people know if they should listen or not, so please if you like the show, take a minute and give it a review. Thank you so much! Questions or comments? Email podcast@sarahmae.com You can also listen on: iTunes Spotify Google Play!    

Hey friends! It's been a while, but I'm back! Enjoy this short update! LINKS: @JHCraftsman @sarahmaewrites  

On today's show, I interview Ruth Karthak, my doctor (she's really a physician's assistant but that's too much to say :) ) on her professional experiences treating myself and others when it comes to anxiety, depression, and the use of medication. This is a good one friends! Enjoy!   QUOTES: "There is a misconception that meds mask or cover something up."  "Sadness is not a bad emotion." "Where am I depending on myself too much?" "We need to know our limitations because they are given to us by God to protect us against burn-out."   LINKS: The Complicated Heart: Loving Even When it Hurts The Get Free Morning Show (live Monday through Friday on Sarah's Instagram)

On today's show, I talk with Marie Acebo, Eating Disorder Specialist, on the complicated nature of eating disorders and what we can look for in ourselves, our loved ones, and our kids when it comes to disordered eating and eating disorders. LINKS: National Eating Disorders Association 

There is no music in this episode because technology wasn't being my friend! Hopefully, I'll have it all figured out for the next show! On today’s show, I’m continuing in the series on gaslighting. Today’s show is part 3: How do we stop generational gaslighting. If you want to go back and listen to parts 1 and 2, head to episodes 30 and 32, which describe gaslighting and what to do if you’ve been gaslit. LINKS: The Complicated Heart: Loving Even When It Hurts Narcissistic Personality Disorder 

Today I'm talking about a topic I get asked about on the regular: Our schooling journey, from homeschooling to public school. Enjoy!   LINKS: TheComplicatedHeart.com The Complicated Heart: Loving Even When it Hurts The Get Free Morning Show! Survey (thank you!) QVC.com Leave a Review on iTunes!  

Hey friends, today on the podcast you’re going to get to listen to one of my live morning show episodes! Oh, did you know I have a morning show? I do! It’s the Let’s Get Free Morning Show and it’s on Instagram live, each day, Monday through Friday, at 9:15 am EST!  Today’s Let’s Get Free Show was about mourning our losses, whether that’s a death, a dream, a relationship, or whatever loss you’ve experienced or are experiencing. Mourning is all about facing the truth and then learning how to process and move forward through it. LINKS: Take the Listener Survey (please and THANK YOU): https://www.sarahmae.com/survey Book mentioned: Inside Out by Larry Crabb Get my new book: The Complicated Heart: Loving Even When It Hurts      

Oh friends, today is a special show! Recently I was on the LifeToday show and I providentially met two wonderful men of God who have such an inspiring God story that I knew I wanted you all to hear it, so I asked them if they would come on the podcast and they said yes! Today you’re going to hear from Michael Anthony Curtis, who is a Music Producer, Singer, Songwriter, and Artist, and he has written songs for Blake Shelton, Josh Turner, Randy Travis, and Lee Ann Womack, just to name a few. He is joined by Morgan Parks, who is the Associate Pastor at Collierville Christian Church in Collierville, TN. Make sure you stay tuned through the show because there is a special song you’re going to hear later. LINK: https://alawisentertainment.com/music-downloads

On today's episode, and in honor of The Complicated Heart Book Club (what? Yes!), I read to you the Intro and Chapters 1 and 2 of The Complicated Heart! I'm also giving you the details on the BOOK CLUB and livestream that begins next Monday, October 7th at 9am EST! Quick content note: The content in today's episode is mature and not for little ears, so stick your earbuds in or maybe even take a minute to decide if you’re heart will be okay because some of what I talk about may bring up painful memories or images for you. Pray for protection over your heart and for the truth to be louder than any lies or shame. LINKS: Get The Complicated Heart: Loving Even When It Hurts at AMAZON, BARNES & NOBLE, or CHRISTIAN AUDIO! ----> Join the book club and get the FREE Discussion Guide HERE! ----> Connect with @SarahMaeWrites on IG HERE!

SHOW NOTES!  Hi friends! This week is part two on gaslighting. Today we’re going to talk about what to do if you’ve been gaslit. But first… This week’s review winner is Steffenmom! Steffenmom, email me at podcast@sarahmae.com with your snail mail address! If you leave a review, I want to thank you by name and honor you with a little something, so every week I’m going to pick a new review to read on the show and then send you a little gift of thanks. If you’d be willing to leave a review, just head to iTunes, it will take 2 minutes, and under ratings and review you’ll see where you can tap to rate and then under that in little purple words, it says, write a review. Just click that! If you find this show helpful, please give it a five-star rating. Thank you all so much for listening and passing this show along. Listen to Gaslighting Part 1 by heading HERE! LINKS: Read the first 3 chapters of The Complicated Heart right now for FREE: CLICK HERE! Get the book: Amazon  

It's book launch day! My new book, The Complicated Heart, is NOW IN THE WORLD! Yay! And so today's podcast is extra-fun because I interview my husband about the themes in the book! I can't wait for you to listen!   Links: Jesse: @jhcraftsman Get my new book, The Complicated Heart: Loving Even When it Hurts by clicking HERE! Read the first three chapters for free at sarahmae.com/chapters123!

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds”. Psalm 147:3 Welcome to Season 2 of The Complicated Heart Podcast! Today I'm talking about gaslighting.  Why am talking about gaslighting? I think most people don’t know what it is or understand much about it, but it’s a really important concept that when people understand it, they will finally have a word to use for what happened to them or someone they know, and when they have that word, when they are empowered with a way to communicate the truth of their reality, they can name what happened to them with specificity and begin, or continue on, in the healing process, and that’s why I want to talk about it. The word gaslighting has become popular in politics, especially recently, but I didn’t understand it, and I for sure had no idea that it related to trauma and the experience I had with my mom. I never had words for what my mom did to me, and it wasn’t until I learned this term that it gave a voice to why I felt crazy for so many years. Some of you are listening and you are going to find yourself nodding up and down and perhaps having a revelation of your own as you recognize yourself as someone who was or is being gaslit. Or maybe you’re going to recognize it for someone you know, and you’ll pass this episode along, and maybe the book too, and hope and healing can begin. … Get The Complicated Heart: Loving Even When it Hurts by clicking HERE. When you preorder, you get the audiobook for FREE! Head here for details: thecomplicatedheart.com Read the first three chapters for free by heading here: Sarahmae.com/chapters123 Come celebrate with me at my book launch party: Sarahmae.com/launchparty