147: Embracing negative emotions and pausing to listen to God to improve your healing process with Debra Fileta.

Brief summary of show: In this episode, we talked with Debra Fileta  about the intersection of counseling and Christianity. We discuss the importance of acknowledging the need for help and seeking it before things break. We also explore the shift in attitudes towards counseling and the increasing openness of the younger generation to therapy. Debra emphasizes the significance of faith-based therapy and the integration of spiritual health with mental, emotional, and physical health. We delve into the role of medication in treating anxiety and depression and the importance of finding the right help. We also talked about the need to embrace negative emotions and the power of pausing and listening to God in the healing process. Listen in as we talk about: 00:00 - Acknowledging the Need for Help 03:40 - Shifting Attitudes Towards Counseling 05:58 - The Importance of Faith-Based Therapy 09:19 - Addressing Anxiety and Depression 13:11 - The Role of Medication in Mental Health 15:35 - Finding the Right Help 19:23 - Differentiating Between Counselors, Psychologists, and Psychiatrists 22:39 - The Importance of Embracing Negative Emotions 26:12 - The Power of Pausing and Listening to God 27:28 - Taking the Next Steps Towards Healing   Notes from Natalie: Sign Up for Natalie’s Newsletter : https://marvelous-designer-6863.ck.page/fd348899af Seeking Health: www.natalietysdal.com/favorites  Before you go on Camera: https://www.natalietysdal.com/mediatraining Podcast Launch Guide: https://www.natalietysdal.com/mediatrainin Anti Burnout Worksheet: https://marvelous-designer-6863.ck.page/b6d4b2c9d2   Connect with Natalie   🎙 Listen to the Podcast!  https://link.chtbl.com/tdlFA4aN 👉 Connect with Natalie!  Website: https://www.natalietysdal.com  🤓 Read the Blog!  https://www.natalietysdal.com/blog 🎥 Watch the show on video!  https://www.youtube.com/ntysdal 📧 Email me! [email protected] 💥 Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ntysdal/  💥 Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NatalieTysdal/  💥 Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ntysdal 📌 Follow me on Pinterest! https://www.pinterest.com/ntysdal/ 📞Leave me a voicemail (online) https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/328568/5/7bxm9ye0bim4xyj0   Connect with Debra   Website: https://debrafileta.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DebraFileta/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueLoveDates/