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Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott

Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott

Love & Life is your place for conversations grounded in psych research, psychotherapy, and Biblical truth to help you THRIVE in love and life! Join psychologist Karin Anderson Abrell, Ph.D. and pastor and psychotherapist Elliott Anderson, M.A., as they focus on relationships and how to flourish therein with a holistic approach to emotional and psychological well-being, recognizing we only thrive when we nourish each of these key domains—Mind, Body, and Spirit. Together they bring over 60 years

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00:43:21

Reality of Our Choices: Take Charge! Ep. 379

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/10/30

Elliott recently shared some of psychiatrist Dr. William Glasser’s work with Karin. Karin hadn’t researched his work in a long time, and it immediately resonated with her and the times we are living in. Dr. Glasser developed Reality Therapy and Choice Theory and was very critical of traditional therapy modalities of his time.In this episode, we explore these themes and how we can see them through a Biblical lens. Elliott relates this to many of his clients who have recently felt stuck in their

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00:36:03

How Releasing Control Impacts Our Relationships Ep. 378

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/10/23

After a variety of counseling sessions that revolved around similar themes Karin and Elliott dive into the topic of control. What do we do when our world around us feels chaotic and anxious? How do we deal with being misunderstood and mistreated? What’s the antidote to trying to control the people and situations in our lives? Where is God in the midst of anxiety and fears?Karin and Elliott share their strategies, re-frames, and wealth of experience on how to deal with these big questions we all

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00:40:48

Real Women's Day: Protect Women & Girls with Evelyn...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/10/09

Jennifer Sey, CEO of XX-XY Athletics has proclaimed October 10th (X X) as Real Women’s Day.We at Love & Life are here for it!Jennifer encourages us to speak out—to be bold in our support and protection of women and girls.I have purchased several T-shirts from XX-XY Athletics. The statements on the shirts are logical and reasonable, yet at this chaotic time, they are often perceived as controversial by many people. I wear them to invite others to think. I want them to consider their positions

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00:39:10

Attachment in a Divided Nation Ep. 375

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/10/02

Elliott and I have recently talked about pain and grief around the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The horror and fury of losing a Godly leader are bad enough. The shocking reality that some people celebrated his murder heaps additional sorrow on those in mourning. (For more on this, please see ep. 372).At the same time, God continues to redeem and bring glory to even the most hideous of circumstances. A spiritual fire has awakened many—people are returning to church and speaking boldly about their

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00:37:28

I Went to Charlie Kirk’s Memorial: Here’s What Really...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/09/25

As we continue to mourn the murder of Charlie Kirk and reflect on his legacy, Karin shares her personal experience attending Charlie’s memorial service this past Sunday. She describes what she witnessed firsthand and the impact it had on her and those she attended with. Karin and Elliott also delve into the significance of forgiveness, healing, and confronting anger in the process of grieving while also addressing the criticisms and outrage that some commentators expressed about the memorial

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00:33:19

What Therapy Gets Wrong About Mental Health Awareness...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/09/04

We continue our conversation today discussing some of the issues we find in the therapy profession and the impact it has on individuals seeking help. Specifically, we explore: • What is Big Therapy? • The Problem with Codependency in Therapeutic Relationships • Mental Health Awareness and Its Implications • How to Frame Mental Health Positively • The Dangers of AI in Therapy • And More!We want to empower individuals to make informed decisions and to think critically when seeking out therapeutic

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00:37:40

Why Therapy Is Not Enough! Ep. 369

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/08/28

Therapy is a powerful tool that aids us in navigating complex issues, pain, trauma, and anxieties that are inherent to the human experience. The concept of seeing a therapist or a “shrink” was once considered taboo but has now become widely accepted in our culture as a normal response to challenging situations.However, as with many aspects of life, the shift towards acceptance can sometimes lead to overemphasis. Ironically, we find ourselves in an era with an unprecedented number of therapists, yet

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00:49:48

Take Charge of Your Spiritual Thinking! Part 1 Ep. 367

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/08/14

Elliott is back and he’s here today to share a 2-part message series he gave at his church, Solid Rock Church, on spiritual thinking. The series covers Philippians 4:6-9, with Part 1 covering verses 6-7 and Part 2 verses 8-9. In his 30 years of experience as a therapist, a counselor, and a spiritual renewal mentor, it dawned on Elliott the necessity and the power of spiritual thinking and how it impacts our lives. Far too often, our thoughts can be fixated on worries, anxieties, and condemnation to

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00:53:53

REPLAY: Americans are Getting More Therapy, but We’re...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/08/09

Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott will be back next week but in the mean time we are replaying Ep. 307, one of our more popular episodes on mental health! Whether you're hearing this episode again or for the first time we hope it will empower you! ___________________________________Recently, I read an article in Time Magazine titled, “America Has Reached Peak Therapy. Why Is Our Mental Health Getting Worse?”Obviously, the content was quite sobering. How is it that mental health awareness is up,

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01:05:12

You’re Not the Problem—But You Might Be Dating One...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/07/31

Recently, I was invited to appear on a podcast called "We Need to Talk with Dr. Darcy Sterling". On that podcast, we got into a lot of dating topics that I used to cover on Love & Life before Elliott joined. - what to look for in the early days- the dynamic of the dating relationships- what red flags to notice- what flag may not be all that red (but we should still pay attention to them)- and more!All these kinds of issues are things that Elliot and I are very passionate about. So we

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00:35:44

REPLAY: The Mental Health War: How to Fight It! Ep. 262

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/07/17

Summer is in full swing and that means while Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott are out we are going back in time to Ep. 262 and replay one of our more popular episodes on mental health! We believe this topic is just as relevant today as it was back in 2023. Whether you're hearing this episode again or for the first time we hope it will empower you! We’re in the midst of a mental health war. Over the last 50 years, we’ve raised awareness and developed abundant treatment options, yet Americans’ rates

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00:46:28

Elliott’s Response to Our Latest Series: the LOVE...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/07/10

We’ve been a series for the past month, taking a counter-cultural approach to the mainstream use of medications. These medications have been normalized by medical professionals and big businesses for decades, and those who experience negative side effects are often demoralized and shunned.In today’s episode, Elliott offers his response to this series and helps us continue unpack these topics. He also shares with us his LOVE approach, which gives us some practical application to a subject that

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00:58:16

It's Just an Antidepressant with David Wayne Ep. 363

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/06/26

Psychiatric nurse and Love & Life favorite David Wayne returns to the show today as we continue our series examining drugs that most of us consider completely safe, effective, and harmless. In this conversation, we discuss one of the most commonly prescribed drugs: antidepressants.David witnessed firsthand how these drugs had profound impacts on the health of his patients…Spoiler alert: it wasn’t good.More than the negative impacts of these drugs, however, David believes the public has not been

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00:53:35

This Antibiotic Will Ruin You: Interview with Lori...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/06/19

Today we continue my conversation with Lori Wold as we discuss how Lori's daughter Dana's world was turned upside after taking just 6 pills of a routine antibiotic. In Part 2, we talk about ways Dana was able to regain parts of her life back as well as providing support for those who have experienced similar injuries. This episode is the second installment in a new series examining drugs most of us consider completely safe, effective, and harmless.If you or anyone you know has a similar

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00:56:19

New Parents? When a Wife Becomes a Mom Ep. 560

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/06/05

As a first time mom, Dani couldn’t wait for her bundle of joy to arrive!She expected a huge transition, of course. But then again, she couldn’t full prepare for some elements she’d experience. For example, their baby was born with a heart condition which, obviously, complicated matters.She and her husband also had to adjust their marital dynamics to accommodate the demands of caring for an infant—as do all new parents.How did they move through the transition from husband and wife to mother and

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00:34:39

Cultivating Intimacy with Statements NOT Questions!...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/05/08

It seems counterintuitive, but sometimes asking a question is the WORST way to gather information!As we’ve been talking about in the last couple episodes, posing questions can often backfire. Our friends and partners may feel defensive or attacked! Even the most loving questions may impede intimacy, rather than enhance it. Elliott’s clients have started making statements instead of asking questions. They’re enjoying increased intimacy and decreased conflict!While we were speaking today, I kept

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00:28:08

My Husband Gets Mad b/c My Parents Want to Hang Out...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/04/01

Question:I’m listening to your boundary podcast about family and newlyweds. My husband and I have been married for 6 months and I come from a very close, tight knit family. He from a family who isn’t as close. He is struggling with the involvement my parents have and the constant plans they make to see me and my sister who lives in the same town as me. She has a 1 year old who is the first grand-baby and my parents want to be involved as much as possible. I am struggling trying to find the balance

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00:37:04

3 Active Movements to Holistic Healing Ep. 348

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/03/27

For the last few weeks we’ve been going through a series on Trauma Recovery. How do we heal from trauma? How do we get unstuck and move towards healing? Last week we dove into Dr. Caroline Leaf’s book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, and we continue the series today with work by trauma recovery expert Bessel van der Kolk. Inspired by Bessel’s work we discuss 3 more additional movements in healing from trauma by expounding on the role of safety, imagination, and synchrony. As always we look at these

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00:36:23

Recovery Mindset: Elliott’s 3 Perspectives on Moving...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/03/13

Have you ever been through a traumatic moment or event? With decades of experience helping individuals recover from trauma Elliott wanted to share 3 of his perspectives on how we can have a recovery mindset. Specifically, how do we move through the traumas we face throughout our lives? How do we stay present?How do we deal with feeling unsafe?Is it possible to live abundantly despite our traumas? Join us as we explore how these perspectives can help us all navigate through pain, fear, and

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00:15:37

I’m 49 and Looking for Love. Should I Bother with...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/02/27

Question:What is the best way for a 49-year-old to meet a guy? In person or an app? Cuz it's rough out here!Answer:It’s a jungle out there. I should know. I spent 27 years on the dating scene. I get how frustrating it can be. 😫To address this question, I discuss some strategies that helped me when I was single—ones I talk about in my book, Single is the New Black: Don’t Wear White ‘til it’s Right. I also share how I met my husband through a dating service called It’s Just Lunch. (Hear more

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