Therapist Malissa Melton-Otunba is back for a part two! In this episode, she briefs Megan on what Concept Therapy is and they discuss how it relates to Internal Family Systems and other therapy models. For more information on Malissa, listen to episode 165! Links: Concept Therapy Malissa's most recent article --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message ..read more

Dr. Alison Cook returns to the podcast for the third time! In it, she discusses her newest book, I Shouldn't Feel This Way, available for pre-order now! Alison walks us through the three practices for untangling emotions: naming, framing, and braving. Plus, watch the bonus interview where she answers the question, "What's been left unsaid?" and trust us... you do NOT want to miss her answer as she dives into the difference between spiritual warfare and mental health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message ..read more

Author and Hulu documentary subject Anna LeBaron joins Deedra and Megan to share about her life post-cult. Anna's escape at 13 led her on a lifelong healing journey from the trauma she endured, and she opens up about the hardships and blessings of walking it. Also, don't miss the bonus interview in the DG Community where she answers the question, "What's been left unsaid?" and her tearful response. Survivor of a violent, polygamist cult; Author of The Polygamist's Daughter: A Memoir (Tyndale, 2017); subject of the recently released 5-episode Hulu documentary called, "Daughters of the Cult." Em ..read more

Author and therapist Aundi Kolber joins Deedra and Megan today for a beautiful and compassionate conversation about healing from trauma. Aundi's new book, Strong Like Water Guided Journey, is available for pre-order and releases March 26! You can connect further with Aundi on Instagram, and don't forget that our DG Community members can see a bonus interview where Aundi answers the question, "What's been left unsaid?" Aundi Kolber is a licensed professional counselor (MA, LPC) and the best selling author of the critically acclaimed "Try Softer” and her newest book "Strong like Water." She has ..read more

Megan and Deedra decide to take it back to some enneagram basics: the focus of attention for each type. If you're new to the enneagram or still trying to determine which number you are, understanding the focus of attention will go a long way in identifying or confirming yours! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message ..read more

Yes, we are two days late to drop a Galentine's Day episode. BUT, I think you'll find the episode is worth it. We spend a lot of time laughing, answering enneagram questions for each other, and we even dive into some enneagram and relationship dynamics you don't want to miss! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message ..read more

Yes, we are two days late to drop a Galentine's Day episode. BUT, I think you'll find the episode is worth it. We spend a lot of time laughing, answering enneagram questions for each other, and we even dive into some enneagram and relationship dynamics you don't want to miss! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message ..read more

For the first time (somehow), Megan and Deedra go through the defense mechanisms for all nine enneagram types. What are they? What does it mean? How do those relate to Internal Family Systems protectors? How do they self-sabotage? And most importantly, now that we know, where do we go from here? Plus: the Truity blog we used to discuss these. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message ..read more

It's episode 155 (not 154, as Megan mistakenly said), and we thought it was time to give you guys the rundown of where we've been and where we're going. Dauntless Grace has always been focused on connecting you to a meaningful story, and in this episode, we break down what that means. It's all about connecting to yourself, connecting to others, and connecting to God. Plus: what's on the horizon for us, and how can you be involved? Sign up for our mailing list at dauntlessgrace.org! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message Support thi ..read more

This week, Megan's Facebook post about Taylor Swift went viral, and it brought out a lot of parts in others and in herself. Deedra and Megan use that to discuss: Noticing what parts of ourselves are present Getting distance to let our Self drive the bus Using our words with integrity and kindness How social media can be a connector or a divider --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/support ..read more