Best Justin Gentry Sarah Heath Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 100: Changes, Challenges, and Opportunities 26:46

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Folks welcome to episode 100! It has been a wild and immensely rewarding ride of which we are incredibly grateful. So many amazing people have been a part of this show and while in some ways this episode marks the end of an era we also are very excited about what is next. If you would like to be a part of the ongoing conversation on Discord you can…

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Episode 99: Ponder Christian Soldiers with Logan Isaac 57:32

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This week we welcome Loga Isaac to the show to talk about the intersection of faith, the military and civil rights. Its a fascinating discussion and we are so happy to share it with you. Welcome to the REVcovery Room! We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/revcovery This podcast is edited by Leon Karagoezian. You …

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Episode 98: Uncut and Unfiltered with Colin Connor 1:12:25

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This week we welcome Colin Connor, Host of The Bible Uncut and Unfiltered Podcast, to talk about navigating changing relationships, ministry horror stories, and the Bible of course. Its a delightful conversation you won't want to miss. Welcome to the REVcovery Room! We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/revcovery…

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Episode 97: Knocking at the Sky with Liz Charlotte Grant 1:04:18

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This week we welcome Liz Charlotte Grant to the show to talk about her new book "Knocking at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis after Losing Faith in the Bible" as well as to discuss all the ins and outs of having a relationship with the Bible and the church while reevaluating what it all even means. Its a lovely conversation that we hope inspires and…

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Mini Episode: We are Still Here! 7:23

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Hey folks we just want to remind you that we are still here and still making content. Apologies for the delayed releases. We hope to be back to regular episodes soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Justin Gentry, Sarah Heath

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Episode 96: Post-Election Debrief 56:29

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This week we share some of our initial thoughts about the election and what it means for those of us that have left ministry, are still in it, or are shifting more rapidly than the community that surrounds us is. This was recorded only a few days after the results were in so its a bit raw, honest, and some of the points me made might be made differ…

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Episode 95: Honoring the Journey with Leslie Nease 1:04:21

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This week we welcome Leslie Nease back to the show to talk about her new book Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian (you can order it here). Leslie reflects on her journey since becoming public about her deconstruction and how we hold the tensions between who we were and who we are becoming. Its a fantastic conversation that …

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Episode 94: Exvangelical and Beyond with Blake Chastain 1:14:56

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This week we have Blake Chastain on the show to talk about his new book, Exvangelical and Beyond! In addition to being the host of the Exvangelical podcast and Blake is the originator of the exvangelical hashtag and his book charts the history of evangelicalism, its dissenters, and where we might be going next. It is a delightful conversation that …

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Episode 93: Priorities 43:47

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This week Justin and Sarah discuss priorities and how to decide what is the most important thing when everything seems to be upended. It a discuss we needed even if we are short on answers and hope it helps you see what the next right thing is. Welcome to the REVcovery Room! We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/…

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Episode 92: From Service to Soup with Alex Tourje 1:01:26

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This week we welcome Alex Tourje, member of the infamous Soup Group, to the pod to talk about the wild demands that come with volunteering in church spaces and the revolutionary act of just being a human. Grab a warm beverage or your favorite soup and welcome to the REVcovery Room. We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patre…

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Episode 91: Staying grounded in this Election cycle 58:33

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This week Justin and Sarah reflect on how we are staying grounded during this season, what we might have done if we were still in ministry, and also how to cultivate safety and hope. Welcome to the REVcovery Room! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Justin Gentry, Sarah Heath

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Episode 90: Imagining something new with Keri Ladouceur 1:04:40

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This week we are joined by the wonderful Keri Ladouceur to talk about renewing our imagination, healing from past hurts, and evolving into the next thing. You can check out more of Keri's work at the Post Evangelical Collective Welcome to the REVcovery Room! We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/revcovery This po…

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Episode 89: Grief, loss, and making space with Justin and Sarah 46:21

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This week Justin and Sarah talk about grief, loss, changing relationships, and making space in new ways. Welcome to the REVcovery Room! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Justin Gentry, Sarah Heath

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Episode 88: Is it a re-calling or just nostalgia featuring Molly Lorden 1:22:02

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This week we have a bit of a different format but we are so excited to welcome Molly Lorden on the podcast! For the first half Justin and Sarah will talk about ministry and whether or not you can be called back in. In the second half Sarah and Molly talk ministry, calling and how (maybe even if) you can make it work in 2024. Its a great episode and…

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Episode 87: Are we just creating the same thing? 52:05

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This week Justin and Sarah talk a bit more about how we create space online and in our personal lives that is generative, ethical, and not just recreating the same things we left behind. Welcome to the REVcovery room! We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/revcovery This podcast is edited by Leon Karagoezian. You …

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Episode 86: Leaving well includes taking time away 52:44

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This week Justin and Sarah sit down to talk a bit about the pastor to influencer pipeline and the importance of taking time to reflect on your time in ministry before rebranding and launching something new. Welcome to the REVcovery Room! We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/revcovery This podcast is edited by Le…

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Episode 85: Theologizin' Bigger with Trey Ferguson 1:02:24

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Hey friends this week we welcome Pastor Trey Ferguson to the podcast! In addition to serving as a in Homestead Florida Trey is also the author of a new book Theologizin' Bigger: Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly. Trey brings a great perspective on imaginative theology, how to see life as a continually unfolding journey, and what healthy m…

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Episode 84: REVcovering from Shame 46:48

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This week Justin and Sarah discuss shame and the role it plays in the way they see themselves. It is a powerful force and it can impact a person in so many ways. Take your time with this one and be good to yourself. Life is a marathon and not a sprint and recovering from shame is no different. Welcome to the REVcovery Room! We now have a Discord no…

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Episode 83: Overcoming your Past with Nic Flores 55:23

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This week we welcome Nic Flores of the Collision Podcast to talk about ministry, overcoming your past, and the importance of therapy. He has a great story and a delightful perspective; welcome to the REVcovery Room! We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/revcovery This podcast is edited by Leon Karagoezian. You ca…

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Episode 82:: So You Need a Resume 53:08

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This week we cover a much requested topic and dive into the practical elements of building a resume and getting a job after ministry. It can be a daunting task but you more than have what it takes to make the leap and thrive outside the stained glass windows. Welcome to the REVcovery Room We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here…

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Episode 81: Is it Holy Week already? 54:25

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We are back and happy to welcome you to the REVcovery Room! This week we talk about Holy Week and what to do when the thing that used to bring you comfort no longer does so. It's a good one and it's great to be back for a new season! We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/revcovery This podcast is edited by Leon K…

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Season 4 Wrap-up 11:08

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This week we just have a quick wrap-up for this last season of REVcovery. Hope you had as much fun this season as we did. See you back in a few weeks! Welcome to the REVcovery Room! We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/revcovery This podcast is edited by Leon Karagoezian. You can find out more here: @leonkstudio…

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Episode 80: Becoming the next thing with Derek Webb 1:22:02

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This week we welcome the ever delightful Derek Webb to the podcast. Derek is a former Christian singer/songwriter (or singer/songwriter that happens to be a Christian) and is now writing more about the process of leaving what he was behind and leaning into whatever he is becoming next. This is a fantastic conversation about life, creation, and evol…

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Episode 79: What would have kept us. 1:02:15

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This week Sarah and Justin sit down and have a heartfelt discussion about what would have allowed us to stay in ministry. We hope this conversation helps you understand the reasons you left but also that it will inspire those that are still in to make the changes needed to keep ministers, volunteers, and staff healthy for the long term. Grab a cozy…

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Episode 78: Holy Runaways with Matthias Roberts 53:46

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This week we sit down and chat with the incredible Matthias Roberts to talk about community, connection and his new book Holy Runaways. It is a delightful and cozy conversation you will walk away from feeling lighter and more at ease. Grab a cup of tea and welcome to the REVcovery Room. We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: …

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Episode 77: WTF moments in ministry Vol II 47:14

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Hey folks we are back with another highly requested episode on WTF moments in ministry. This week we go into some fun moments that Justin and Sarah have had as well as dive into some stories from our patreon supporters. It's a wild ride, welcome to the REVcovery Room! We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/revcove…

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Episode 76: Was I in a Cult with Cortland Coffey 1:08:11

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This week we have an incredible conversation with Cortland Coffey on ministry, high control religions, and how easy it is to fall into a bad situation for all the right reasons. His story is both jaw dropping and relatable; welcome to the REVcovery Room! We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/revcovery This podcas…

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Episode 75: Another New Year; Same Us 52:35

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Hey folks its just another chill episode with Sarah and Justin wherein we discuss the new year, how our lives have changed, and what we look forward to in 2024. Join us this week in the REVcovery Room! This weeks episode is sponsored by the Our Bible App! Download it on the App store that brings you the most joy. We now have a Discord now for our P…

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Episode 74: Out of the classroom with Meghan Crozier 54:47

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This week we welcome Meghan Crozier from the Thereafter podcast to talk about leaving the classroom, finding your voice, and what it looks like to actually talk back to purity culture. We also discuss an upcoming event that the Thereafter Pod is hosting in Portland Oregon that specifically addresses recovering from Purity Culture and what comes aft…

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Episode 73: Revisiting the Call 51:22

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This week Justin and Sarah revisit the idea of calling and what it means to us now that we are no longer doing the thing we were "called" to do. Were we tricked? Was it all fake? Were we wrong? Was God wrong? We probably won't find the answer but we hope this discussion helps you wrestle with this idea well. Welcome to the REVcovery Room! This week…

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Finding the Sacred After Religion with Lisa Gungor 1:00:11

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EPISODE #81 - Lisa Gungor is an artist, author, yoga instructor, and a facilitator in Yes Collective’s new Root Work Immersive Circles. When she was introduced to the Yes Collective team, she was just "Lisa" the yoga and ecstatic dance teacher. But the team later found out that she's a Grammy-nominated Christian indie rock musician who traveled the…

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Episode 72: WTF moments in ministry with Justin and Sarah 56:12

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This week we have a lighter episode wherein we talk a bit about all the WTF moments we have had in ministry. We hope it brings a smile to your face this holiday season. This week we have a sponsor! Download the Our Bible App to get all the spiritual goodness you crave without the toxic theology. We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can jo…

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Episode 71: What makes you bloom with Kevin Garcia 1:03:10

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This week we have a lovely conversation with Kevin Garcia about leaving ministry, redefining spiritual practice, and finding what makes you bloom. You can preorder his new book, What Makes You Bloom, wherever books are sold. Welcome to the REVcovery Room. We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/revcovery This podca…

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Episode 70: Justin and Sarah seek calm in the chaos 35:56

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This week is a simple episode with Justin and Sarah talking about how to keep our heads above water as we swim in the chaos that is living in the 21st century. Take a deep breathe, relax, and welcome to the REVcovery Room. We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/revcovery This podcast is edited by Elizabeth Nordenh…

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Spirituality, Connection, and Personal Growth after Religion with Sarah Heath and Justin Gentry 1:04:53

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EPISODE #80 - Welcome to this special edition of the Yes Collective Podcast. This one is a collaboration with our new friends at REVcovery podcast, Sarah Heath and Justin Gentry. The REVcovery podcast is focused on life after Christian ministry, recovering from being a professional Christian, and finding meaning in the aftermath. Justin doesn't fit…

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Episode 69: Embodiment after religion with Justin Wilford 1:07:55

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Folks we have an excellent conversation today with Justin Wilford co-Founder of the Yes Collective, a a parent-focused mental wellness platform. In addition to talking about mental wellness we talk about his academic work studying religion and then veer into topics like the benefits of psychedelics and ecstatic dance, as you do. Its a good time and…

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Episode 68: Inspiring Design with Jef Caine 1:00:55

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This week we welcome Jef Caine to the REVcovery room and hear a great discussion about art in the church and turnign our struggles with vocation into careers that give us life again. Hope you enjoy this trip into the REVcovery room. We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/revcovery This podcast is edited by Elizabe…

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Building Post-Church Spaces for Community, Transcendence, and Personal Growth with Colin Pugh of the Brooklyn Psychedelic Society 1:05:53

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EPISODE #79 - This week we're thrilled to welcome on the podcast Colin Pugh, Executive Director of the Brooklyn Psychedelic Society. Colin is the Executive Director of Brooklyn Psychedelic Society (BPS), an organization founded in 2015 whose mission is to serve as a prototype of a psychedelic co-op, which is to say a democratically governed, commun…

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Episode 67: Stories from the REVcovery Room: Down Under Edition with Simon Nixon 56:04

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This week we interview Simon Nixon a friend from down under who has found freedom from the stress of ministry working with abusers and violent criminals...which kinda says alot. Welcome to the REVcovery Room, you don't want to miss this one. We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/revcovery This podcast is edited b…

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The Power of Breath, Sound, and Dancing with Yes Collective Retreat Facilitator Kirby Slager 55:22

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EPISODE #78 - We're thrilled to announce our first 8-week Root Work program is filled! three weeks of preparation and four weeks of integration surround 4-day retreat in Temecula, California. This program supports deep inner healing and new levels of self-acceptance, self-clarity, and self-expression. If you're interested on getting on the email li…

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Episode 66: Stumbling with Brandon Flanery 55:12

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This week we welcome Brandon Flanery to the show! Brandon is the REVcovery trifecta (expastor, exmissionary, and exevangelical) and now writes and speaks at the intersection of faith and sexuality. In addition to being an amazing human he is also the founder of the LGBTQ+ dating app, believr. Its a great conversation that we are happy to share with…

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Episode 65: From the Pulpit to the Gram with Brian Recker 1:08:35

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This week we welcome former pastor and occasional bartender Brian Recker on the show! Brian has a fantastic story of involving faith transitions and a widening of his perspective leading to his eventual exit from ministry. But as you know on this show that is just where the story starts getting interesting. It's a fantastic story of faith lost, fou…

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Episode 64: On Death Row with Hillary Taylor 1:09:23

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Friends we have a great story this week as we interview Hillary Taylor about ministry, evolving faith, and her rewarding friendships with death row inmates. You don't want to miss this one. We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/revcovery This podcast is edited by Elizabeth Nordenholt from Podcat Audio: https://el…

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Episode 63: Stories from the REVcovery Room with Kyle Harbour 56:26

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This week Sarah and Justin welcome Kyle Harbour to the REVcovery room and you do not wan to miss this one. Kyle comes out of the sound booth to give us the scoop on what professional ministry looks like from behind the powerpoint screen and also to give hope that those things you always longed to do in ministry are also available on the other side …

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Episode 62: Stories from the REVcovery Room with Leslie Nease 57:10

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This week we bring another story from the REVcovery room! We are joined by Leslie Nease this week who has been at times a radio host, contestant on Survivor, fitness instructor, and much more. It has been a long road through and many changes in direction to get her to this point and we are so excited to share her story with you. Welcome to the REVc…

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Episode 61: Start, Stop, Continue 31:48

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We are back! This week we kickoff a new season of REVcovery and wow is it going to be a great one. This episode we reflect back on what we have done, where we are going and what we would like to start, stop and continue. It's a joy to be back. Welcome to the REVcovery Room! We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: patreon.com/r…

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What 20 Years as a Therapist Taught Sue Richmond, LCSW, About Internal Family Systems 1:12:38

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EPISODE #77 - We just finished Week 1 of our newest 4-week Studio Circle called Internal Family Systems for Your Daily Life, facilitated by Yes Collective cofounder, IFS practitioner, and podcast cohost Justin Wilford, PhD. In this podcast episode, Justin talks with lead trainer for the IFS Institute, Sue Richmond, LCSW. If what you hear makes you …

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Answers to Your Top 10 Questions About Internal Family Systems with Justin Wilford, PhD 54:48

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EPISODE #76 - We are beyond excited to launch our next Studio Circle live on July 25th! It's called Internal Family Systems for Your Daily Life, facilitated by Yes Collective cofounder and IFS practitioner, Justin Wilford, PhD. Justin has a doctorate in designing and evaluating mental health programs and is trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduc…

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Episode 60: Empowering Every Story 46:50

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This week Sarah and Justin reflect on the last season and consider where we have come from and where we are going on this REVcovery tour we are on together. We hope that as this podcast community continues to grow you will find each person's story to be just as compelling and inspiring as we do. We are just getting started. Welcome once again to th…

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Psychedelic Science and the Paradigm Shift in Mental Health with Alicia Wuth, PsyD 54:55

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EPISODE #75 - Perhaps you've seen a 60 Minutes episode or a Netflix documentary on the emerging science of psychedelics in mental health. Or perhaps you've even found your way into a psychedelic-assisted therapy session or retreat. Or maybe psychedelics are a totally uncharted territory for you. Regardless of where you are on this spectrum, you're …