Podcasts by The Complicated Heart Podcast with Sarah Mae

Making a Plan for Difficult or Dysfunctional Family Gatherings from 2020-12-23T19:05:38

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!

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You Are Not Pathetic, You Are Just Stuck (For the struggling ones) from 2020-10-30T16:49:34

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...

The Sex Series: Singleness and Sex from 2020-04-01T20:00:26

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...

The Sex Series: Infidelity and Trauma (Part 2 with Therapist Angie Durham) from 2020-03-24T20:14:16

Today on the show I'm back with therapist Angie Durham talking about infidelity and trauma. 

LINKS:

You can find Angie at https://w...

The Sex Series: Sex Drive, Gender Stereotypes,&Pornography from 2020-03-17T21:37:55

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 emotiona...

The Sex Series: Our Sexual Fantasies Are Roadmaps (Interview with Therapist Jay Stringer) from 2020-03-10T06:15

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 sex...

The Sex Series: Interview with an EMDR Therapist (What is EMDR and who is it for?) from 2020-03-05T19:36:36

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 ...

The Sex Series: Trauma and Its Impact on The Body (and how it's affecting you today) from 2020-03-03T19:11:11

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...

The Sex Series: Sexuality and Spirituality with Dr. Juli Slattery from 2020-02-25T15:44:19

Today on the show I'm talking with Dr. Juli Slattery, clinical psychologist, author, speaker and the president/co-founder of Authentic Intimacy. In this episode, we are taking a 50,000-foot view...

The Sex Series Part 1: Why I'm Talking About Sex (and who this series is for) from 2020-02-21T01:04:52

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 featur...

February Update! Where I've Been and What's Next (New Series!) from 2020-02-13T23:22:39

Hey friends! It's been a while, but I'm back! Enjoy this short update!

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@JHCraftsman

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The Complicated Nature of Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating from 2019-11-05T21:39:45

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 co...

Gaslighting Part 3: How to Stop Generational Gaslighting from 2019-10-30T18:45:02

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 cont...

Why I Went From Homeschooling to Public School and How It Felt from 2019-10-22T15:57:01

Today I'm talking about a topic I get asked about on the regular: Our schooling journey, from homeschooling to public school.

Enjoy!

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People Always Ask, I Dare You, Home (Intro, Chapters 1&2 plus Book Club and Livestream) from 2019-10-02T16:03:15

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 BO...

Gaslighting Part 2 - What To Do If You've Been Gaslit from 2019-09-24T16:28:36

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!...

Interview With My Husband from 2019-09-17T17:57:43

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 ...

What is Gaslighting and How Do I Know If I've Been Gaslit (Part 1) from 2019-09-11T23:46:12

“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 talkin...

Boundaries Between Mothers and Daughters-in-Law from 2019-07-23T17:06:58

On today’s show, I am interviewing my mother-in-law on boundaries between mothers and daughters in law! I always tell people I have the most normal in-laws! They don’t cross boundaries or try to...

Setting Boundaries with Difficult People from 2019-07-18T02:59:12

Today on the podcast I’m talking about boundaries, specifically setting them with someone who you are tangled up within a messy, manipulative kind of way. I’m going to tell you how I learned to ...

Why is it So Hard for Men to Go to Counseling? from 2019-07-09T15:43:47

Today on the podcast I’m talking with Nathan Clarkson, who is an actor, best-selling author, filmmaker, mental illness struggler, and real-life friend of mine. He is also the son of Sally Clarks...

Embracing Modesty&Purity Without the Baggage (Sex, Porn, Dopamine, Shame, and Honest Talk About Purity Culture, with Guest Dannah Gresh) from 2019-07-02T17:23:53

Near the end of high school, and as a new Christian, I came across a book called, And The Bride Wore White that was an eye-opener for me when it came to sex and purity. I had never been told or ...

My Journey with Anxiety and Depression&Why I Choose to Take Medication from 2019-06-25T19:01:55

I’ve had a lot of requests to talk about anxiety and depression and why I choose to take medication, so in today’s episode, I talk about my anxiety journey and what I’ve learned through it. If y...

Your Questions for Serena Woods Answered from 2019-05-14T18:30:19

In today's podcast Serena Woods, author of Grace is For Sinners answers your questions about her affair.

You can get Serena's book here: https://amzn.to/...

3 "gospels" That Are Pressuring Women (Particularly Young Women) - A Conversation with Erin Davis from 2019-05-07T15:05:08

Today on the podcast I’m talking with Erin Davis, the author of an article you may have read that has made its way through the interwebs, cal...

No Less Useful to God In Our Weakness (A Conversation with Alia Joy) from 2019-05-01T03:32:32

On today's podcast I'm talking with Alia Joy, author of the book Glorious Weakness: Discovering God in All We Lack. We talk about depression, abuse, weight, weakness, poverty, and more.

K...

Processing Trauma with Counselor Adam Young - Episode 21 from 2019-04-24T03:18

Today I’m talking with Adam Young, counselor and host of the podcast, The Place We Find Ourselves. In this episode we discuss trauma, healing, therapy, and steps to take if you’re ready to move ...

How Not to Put Our Junk on Our Children - Cathy Bowman - Episode 20 from 2019-02-19T02:36

“Choose freedom.” -Cathy Bowman

Today I’m talking with Cathy Bowman, wise woman, mentor, and wife and co-leader to Dave Bowman, the Navigator Collegiate Mission Director for the campuses in and ...

When Your Dreams Fall Apart - Episode 19 from 2019-02-12T18:07

Today I’m talking with my dear friend Logan Wolfram on what it felt like to lose a dream and what she’s learning in the process of it all.

Home

Today I’m tal...

How to Thrive as a Working Mom - Episode 17 from 2019-01-29T13:24

“It’s so important for me that when my kids go to bed they know that they are loved and that I have time for them.”

Today I’m talking with Jessica Turner...

Tam's Abortion Story and How She Told Her Daughter - Episode 16 from 2019-01-22T19:45

Today I’m talking with Tam Hodge, a friend of mine and the author of the book, And Now I choose, and she’s joined by her daughter, Kass. Tam is here to tell...

Interview with My Post-Abortion Counselor - Episode 15 from 2019-01-15T19:17

In today’s podcast, I interview Ann Gale, my post-abortion counselor.

What is a post-abortion counselor?

What have you learned in why it is that wo...

My Abortion Story, Part 2 - Episode 14 from 2019-01-09T17:44

On today’s podcast, my abortion story, part 2.

Next week on the podcast you’ll hear from my post-abortion counselor, Ann.

The Com...

My Abortion Story, Part 1 - Episode 13 from 2019-01-08T16:59

Today on the podcast I’m beginning a series on the complicated nature of women and abortion. I’m going to talk about abortion and teen pregnancy and post-abortion counseling and telling our kids...

Episode 12 - What Would Happen If We Told Our Secrets? from 2018-12-18T19:49

Today I’m talking with author, pastor, and speaker John Lynch, who has deeply affected my view of grace and how God views me, even at my worst.

Find John at Grace is For Sinners.

Grace is For Sinners (which I highly recommend).

If you have questions for ...

Episode 9 - A Bad Beginning (3-Part Series with Serena Woods) from 2018-11-28T00:46

Today on the show I’m talking with Grace is for Sinners author Serena Woods. This is a three-part interview. Listen below.

Serena’s story takes us th...

Episode 8 - Where Have I Been? Update! from 2018-11-28T00:23

Here’s a little update about where I’ve been and what’s been going on! Listen below!

Link: The Complicated Heart: Loving Even When it Hurts (now on A...

Episode 7 - "I'm having an affair with your best friend and I want to be with her" from 2018-10-16T15:32

Today on the show is Justin and Trisha Davis, founders of Refine Us Ministries, a ministry that focuses on helping to build healthy marriages and families. Today we’re going to hear their story....

Episode 6 - When You Catch Your Husband in an Emotional Affair from 2018-10-09T14:27

Today I’m talking with my friends Carlos and Amanda Vargas about the “hell” season of their marriage (her words), and how they had to come to terms with unresolved sexual sin in their marriage a...

Episode 5 - The Insanity of an Abusive Marriage from 2018-10-02T17:38

In today’s episode, which is part 1 in a new series on marriage, you’re going to hear from Allison Fallon, a woman who made the decision to leave her abusive husband. Read more below in the show...

Episode 4 - A Plane Crash, a Plant Named After My Dead Mom, and a Letter to a Celebrity (Stories&Thoughts on Grief) from 2018-09-25T15:02

In today’s episode I share my stories and thoughts on grief.

Scripture to Encourage:

“Jesus wept.” John 11:35

“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collecte...

Episode 3 - Healing&Wisdom Through the Grieving Process from 2018-09-17T18:27

The Complicated Heart Podcast releases every Tuesday!

In today’s podcast, listen in as counselor Melanie Harding invites to understand the grieving process more fully and how we can find ...

Episode 2 - Healing Through Lament - With Amy Smoker from 2018-09-13T21:14

Special Guest Amy Smoker:

A pastor’s wife for 15 years and a mother to 5, Amy Smoker believes in encouraging women. She’s a speaker, a lover of words and the Word, an a...

Episode 1 - Susan's Story: An Intro to The Complicated Heart from 2018-09-12T00:58

This is the first episode of The Complicated Heart Podcast!

Episode Description: Why is this podcast called The Complicated Heart, and what's it about? In this episode, you'll hear the st...