This week we’re rebroadcasting our interview from 2019 with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith about different types of rest. Original show notes: - - - Have you ever wondered why you’re still tired if you’re getting enough sleep? How do we know if we’re actually even resting? Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith stops by the show to tell us about 7 different types of rest and how to make sure we’re actually restoring what we’re pouring out. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - Dr. Dalton-Smith’s quiz to determine what types of rest you’re getting (or not getting) - CXMH episode 86 - Grieving ..read more

We’re joined this week by Rick Lee James. Rick is a musician and worship leader, as well as running the biggest Mr. Rogers quotes account on Twitter, hosting a few podcasts, and is currently in a hospital chaplaincy program. We talk about all of those things, and how they interweave despite seemingly like separate areas of his life. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers by Amy Hollingsworth - CXMH ep. 143 - Seeing the Sacred in Ourselves & Each Other (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler) - Rick’s song As I Walk These Halls - Chaplaincy: A Minist ..read more

This week we celebrate that Holly’s book, The Soul of The Helper, has been out for over a year! She reflects on the past year and answers some Q&As that she’s gotten since the book released. At the end, she shares an excerpt from the book chosen specifically for the CXMH audience as well as an exclusive reflection & unpacking of the excerpt. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - buy The Soul of the Helper: Seven Stages to Seeing the Sacred Within Yourself So You Can See It in Others on Amazon - CXMH ep. 143 - Seeing the Sacred in Ourselves & Each Other (feat. D ..read more

This week, we’re recasting our interview from early 2021 with Brandon Johnson. The original show note is below: --- Content warning: in this episode we talk about suicide This week we’re joined by Brandon Johnson, public health expert and creator of The Black Mental Wellness Lounge. We talk about why conversations specific to black mental health matter (including suicide prevention), how a public health lens helps, and the role that the black church can play. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about famous people from their hometowns. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: -&nb ..read more

This week we’re joined by Eryn Eddy, founder of So Worth Loving! We talk about sharing our stories, when that can be unhealthy, navigating burnout & divorce, healing, and how we can find our self-worth along the journey. Eryn is also the author of So Worth Loving: How Discovering Your True Value Changes Everything. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - Waiting to be Wanted: A Stepmom's Guide to Loving Before Being Loved by Cheryl Shumake Connect with Eryn on Instagram or Twitter. Connect with So Worth Loving on the website, on Instagram, on Twitter, or on Facebook. Bu ..read more

This week we’re joined by Kevin Sweeney to talk about letting go, and how that can change both our internal & external lives. We also talk about mysticism, mushrooms, and weird interactions at the airport. Kevin is the author of The Joy of Letting Go: How One Thing Has the Power to Change Everything. Connect with Kevin on Instagram or buy his books on Amazon. Listen to ‘The Church Needs Therapy’ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook! Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagr ..read more

In our first interview for Season 7, we’re joined by Stephen Roach. Stephen talks to us about creativity, faith, mental health, and how all of those things intersect. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - Makers & Mystics S9 E02: The Soul of The Helper with Holly Oxhandler - Stephen’s book Naming the Animals: An Invitation to Creativity - CXMH ep. 80 - Music & Ministry (feat. Rivers & Robots) - CXMH ep. 122 - How Writing Can Shape Your Past, Present, & Future (feat. Allison Fallon) - Faith, Hope and Carnage by Nick Cave & Seán O’Hagan - The Creative Act ..read more

After taking the fall off, we’re back and excited to kick off Season 7! In this episode, we talk about why we paused the show and where we go from here. Things we mention in this episode/other resources: - Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest: From Sabbath to Sabbatical and Back Again by Ruth Haley Barton Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest. Ways to support CXMH: - make a pledge on Patreon and get rewa ..read more

Robert and Holly reflect on Season 6 and look toward the summer break from the show. Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest. Ways to support CXMH: - make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like submitting questions for upcoming interviews, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more! - give a one-time gift using PayPal - Buy books from previous guests on Bookshop - Do your Amazon shopping through this link - Leave us ..read more

Morgan Harper Nichols reading her poem “Witness.” This clip is from our recent episode, 158 - Peace as a Practice (feat. Morgan Harper Nichols). Connect with Morgan on her website, on Instagram, on Twitter, on Pinterest, or on Facebook. Buy Peace Is a Practice: An Invitation to Breathe Deep and Find a New Rhythm for Life on Amazon. Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest. Ways to support CXMH: - make a pledge on ..read more