Making Sense of Mental Illness & Faith with Reed Richardi
In this episode, we’re joined by Reed Richardi to explore the complex and deeply personal intersection of mental health, faith, and religion. Reed shares his own journey and how he approaches these topics as a pastor. We explore big questions like:How much of my healing is up to me—and how much is up to God?What does accountability look like when someone is mentally unwell?Can mental illness block spiritual growth?What if I’m having intrusive thoughts about God?Why hasn’t God healed me?Whether you’re wrestling with your own mental health or wondering how to support others in your spiritual community, this conversation offers insight, compassion, and hope.Reed serves as the lead pastor of the New Market Seventh-day Adventist church. He has a deep love for Scripture and a passion for discipleship, believing that the greatest adventure in life is following Jesus and helping others do the same. Reed and his wife Jade live with their four kids in the Shenandoah Valley, where they enjoy hiking, foraging, and mountain life. He is also the author of a book on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, available here.
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Letting Go of People-Pleasing
Why do we people please? In this episode, we get personal about our experiences with people pleasing, both growing up and more recently. We unpack the hidden motives behind it and why it’s not the same as kindness. We also talk about what's helped us grow beyond it, set healthier boundaries, and learn to show up more honestly in our relationships.Questions & Feedback Form Get 10% OFF your next Neuro order with discount code TWOTHERAPISTSATABAR at checkout: neurogum.com/TWOTHERAPISTSATABARGet 15% off your OLIPOP order using this link and enter the promo code SODALOVE at checkout.
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When Grief Breaks You (& What Comes After) with Gene Fought
In this episode, we talk about the kind of grief that shatters a life—and what comes after. We’re joined by our very first guest, Gene Fought, who shares his story of unimaginable loss: the death of his daughter to suicide. Through his story, we explore what it means to grieve, whether there’s a wrong or right way to grieve, how faith and loss can coexist, and how to support others when they’re in the depths of pain. This is a raw, honest, and hopeful conversation about heartbreak and finding meaning after tragedy.Gene Fought works as an Intelligence Analyst for the Federal government, is the owner of Renzo Gracie Martinsburg, founder of the Grapple;4Life Foundation, and serves as a Board Member and Public Policy Chair for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).
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Privacy vs. Secrecy In A Relationship
NOTE: A brief section of the episode around 03:46 was lost, where we began discussing how privacy is viewed in different cultures. Thanks for your understanding—we’ll revisit it soon!In this episode, we explore the subtle but important difference between privacy and secrecy—and why one protects relationships while the other quietly destroys them. We talk about how this tension shows up in relationships. What should be kept private? When does that privacy cross the line into hiding? And how can you tell the difference in your own relationship? We’ll also share how to build trust and transparency without oversharing or losing healthy boundaries.Get 10% OFF your next Neuro order with discount code TWOTHERAPISTSATABAR at checkout: neurogum.com/TWOTHERAPISTSATABAR
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Why We're All Medicated
In this episode, we go deeper into the conversation that started with ADHD, this time focusing on medication. What actually counts as medication? Is it only what’s prescribed by a doctor, or is it anything we use to change how we feel, focus, or function? We explore how broad that definition really is, the staggering statistics around medication use in the U.S., and what that might say about our culture. We share our personal takes on what’s helpful, what’s harmful, and why we need to be more thoughtful about how we define and use “medication.”Get 10% OFF your next Neuro order with discount code TWOTHERAPISTSATABAR at checkout: neurogum.com/TWOTHERAPISTSATABAR
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