Send us a Text Message.Did you send a text message? Provide your IG handle and follow on IG for a potential answer to your question:Follow Amy on InstagramDr. Catherine Jackson on InstagramHave you ever wondered how to carry Christ's love into the challenging spaces where trauma resides? Dr. Catherine Jackson, known affectionately as Dr. J, graces our podcast with her deep understanding of neuropsychology and trauma-informed therapy. As we walk through Mental Health Awareness Month, we ...
May 22, 2024
1 hr 15 min
Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered why your body seems to have a mind of its own, especially after experiencing trauma? Join me as I sit down with Lauren Starnes, a compassionate physician's assistant in psychiatric medicine, to uncover the vital interplay between our physical sensations and mental health. In a revealing conversation, we tackle the often-overlooked language of the body post-trauma, discussing how tuning into these messages not only enhances self-awareness but can also be a ...
May 8, 2024
1 hr 7 min
Send us a Text Message.Embarking on a voyage of vulnerability, I open the treasure chest of my past where childhood trauma and the search for faith intertwine. Lydia Garner graciously steps into the interviewer's seat for this anniversary edition of the Wednesdays with Watson podcast, navigating through the waters of my personal narrative. Together, we unveil the intricate patterns of loss and abuse, but more prominently, the redemptive power of the gospel that has been my beacon of hope. The...
Apr 24, 2024
1 hr 24 min
Send us a Text Message.Contact/Follow RachelContact AmyNavigating the turbulent waters of life's greatest challenges, we often find solace in shared stories of resilience. In the raw echo of personal loss and the relentless pursuit of faith, Rachel Scott McDaniel and Crissy Loughridge join me to bear witness to the power of a God-centered life. We unravel the threads of trauma and triumph, from the depths of miscarriage to the complexities of raising children with special needs, all while emb...
Apr 10, 2024
1 hr 1 min
Send us a Text Message.Contact AmyContact TakiyaWhen Takiya La'Shaune stepped into the studio, her presence brought forth an aura of strength shaped by her own brush with childhood trauma. Our conversation, set against the backdrop of April's significance for Child Abuse and Autism Awareness, becomes a sanctuary where faith and healing intertwine. Takiya, with her podcast 'Behind the Smile', joins us in uncovering the resilience that faith can foster, even as life throws its cruelest curvebal...
Mar 27, 2024
57 min
Send us a Text Message.Healing from the invisible wounds of childhood trauma is a journey many embark on, but few speak about with such candor and depth as we do on our podcast. Anchored by the emotionally resonant words of Antoine Fisher's poetry, our latest episode explores the profound effects of early adversities and the resilient spirit that can emerge in the face of such challenges. Drawing from my learnings in a recent class on adolescent and child psychology, I weave a narrative of ho...
Mar 13, 2024
43 min
Send us a Text Message.Follow Amy on IGGet the book Better than I Should Be by Christina IveyWhen the chorus of "Jesus Loves Me" becomes more than a hymn—when it becomes a lifeline—we're reminded of the profound impact faith can have, especially when faced with life's harshest realities. Our guest, Tina Ivy, bears witness to this truth, opening up about the intersection of faith and trauma with a candidness that is both harrowing and hopeful. Her narrative, marked by childhood abuse and a com...
Feb 28, 2024
57 min
Send us a Text Message.CONTACT AMYFORGIVING AN ABUSER, Amy's PERSONAL STORYAs Valentine's Day approaches, our hearts and minds often turn to love—but what about when love intertwines with fear and trauma? In a deeply moving narrative, I open up about the complex emotions that came flooding back with the death of John, my ex-husband, alongside reflections on the divine, steadfast love detailed in 1 Corinthians 13. This isn't just a conversation about the sentimental; it's a profound exploratio...
Feb 14, 2024
18 min
Send us a Text Message.Contact Amy Contact Jennifer The raw emotion of heartbreak and the quest for healing takes center stage as Jennifer Eikenhorst joins me on 'Wednesdays with the Watson.' Jennifer's story is a tapestry of pain and faith, woven together on an ordinary day that escalated into a life-altering tragedy. As she recounts the accident that took the life of David, a beloved veteran, and father, we are reminded of the overwhelming weight of grief and the responsibility one carries ...
Jan 31, 2024
52 min
Send us a Text Message.When Lydia Gardner joined us on the Wednesdays With Watson Podcast, she brought with her a story that interweaves suffering with an unwavering strength of spirit. Her journey—a testament to faith's power in the darkest times—is one she shared openly, navigating through personal trials, from the anguish of infertility and premature childbirth to the resilience required in facing unemployment and time in the NICU. Our emotional discussion took a heartfelt turn as Lyd...
Jan 17, 2024
50 min
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