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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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00:30:09

"Get Happy": Finding Real Transformation in 2026! Ep....

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2026/01/15

We are continuing to discuss what real change looks like in 2026. We start off in the middle of a Midwest snowstorm, which takes out Karin’s power mid-recording, but Elliott and Tim pick up the conversation and continue to discuss how Elliott’s clients have embraced his A.C.E. acronyms from Ep. 390.The conversation leads into what do we do when life happens? How do we stay present and grounded in the midst of chaos? How can we reframe difficult circumstances? How do we battle the internal dialogue

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01:06:57

Covid: Find out What REALLY Happened on The Covid...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2026/01/14

Last November, I attended the Children's Health Defense Annual Conference in Austin, and I was able to connect with so many medical freedom activists and dissidents and so many people who are still concerned about COVID. Yes, even 6 years later - we need answers!At the conference, I got connected with The Covid Index, founded by researcher M. Nathaniel Mead, MSc, PhD.Since the late 1990s, Dr. Mead has authored over 55 peer-reviewed scientific papers, contributed to numerous books, served as an

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00:39:08

How to A.C.E. Your Life in 2026! Ep. 390

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2026/01/09

On the heels of last week’s episode, we are continuing to discuss how to thrive in 2026! Today, Elliott and Karin dive into various modalities to help us strategize and take charge. They explore the importance of concrete planning in areas like sleep, nutrition, and personal habits, emphasizing the power of self-control and conscientiousness. Elliott takes us through two acronyms that he uses in his personality class he’s teaching this spring:A.C.E.Accept, Change, EngageAcknowledge, Consider,

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00:53:06

I Won’t Be Home for Christmas: Going No Contact—...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/12/18

Estranged. Cut off. Disengaged.Whatever you want to call it—it’s trending! Going “no contact” has become so ubiquitous Oprah covered it in a recent podcast episode, Mel Robbins just wrote a NY Times article about it, and it’s the subject of several books and thousands of TikToks.What’s going on? Why are so many adult children cutting off their parents and families?Is Going No Contact a difficult, yet imperative, decision to protect oneself from a toxic family?Or, does it reflect an unwillingness to

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00:30:33

Dealing with Difficult Family Members Over the...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/12/11

We’ve been in a series about how we handle family dynamics during the holidays. In past episodes, we’ve talked about staying present vs. distracted, connected vs. isolated, all while staying authentic to who we are as individuals. Today, we continue the conversation with some practical strategies for dealing with these conflicts. What do we do if a family member continues to make jabs at us (no, not that jab!)?How do family systems play into these dynamics?What roles can we play as individuals in

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00:59:06

Bloody Lies: What Really Happens to the Blood You...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/12/10

Today we have Liz James from Blessed By His Blood on the podcast to discuss the ways in which the blood donation industry isn’t everything most of us thought it was. As it turns out, there is a lot of money involved, and as with most things, everything is not as it seems. In response to this, Liz started Blessed By His Blood after she felt God leading her in a new direction in the wake of 2020. We hope today’s conversation will inform and empower you to take charge of your health and give you some

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00:31:44

Listener Q&A: Giving, Taking, and Grieving During the...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/12/04

Today we have some listeners questions related to navigating the complexities of family and relational dynamics during the holidays. How do we relate with family members who are takers?How do we grieve well with those who are experiencing grief during the holidays?Elliott shares tools and practical tips for how to navigate givers and takers in family relationships, the importance of self-reflection, and how to embrace grief during the holidays. Be blessed as you listen and please let us know if you

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01:08:30

When Good Intentions Lead to Devastating Outcomes...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/11/25

I connected with React 19 at the Children’s Health Defense Conference in Austin earlier this month. I wanted to invite some of its members to share their stories of COVID shot injuries. To this day, most of the public is unaware of the horrific adverse events many people experienced when doing the “right thing” by taking the “vaccine” during COVID.Doctors ignored their conditions or claimed they were psychosomatic. Insurance companies often refused to cover their treatments, surgeries, and

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00:39:13

The Gift of Acceptance: Managing Holiday Expectations...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/11/20

With the holidays upon us, Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott delve into the complexities of family dynamics during the holiday season. They explore the challenges that arise when families gather during the holidays and offer various perspective shifts we can have to move through those challenges. From navigating estranged relationships to embracing the joy and tension of holiday traditions.How do we navigate triggering family dynamics during the holidays?How can you manage expectations to reduce holiday

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00:57:24

Children’s Health Defense Conference: Here’s What...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/11/13

Karin got to attend the Children's Health Defense Conference in Texas last week and got to meet Love & Life favorite Dave Wayne for the first time IRL! On today's episode, Karin and Dave review the conference and the key takeaways from speakers— many of whom are fighting these issues on the front lines of our culture. They also discuss the concerns so many of us have regarding the physical, emotional, and mental health of future generations. Particularly the impact of environmental

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00:43:50

What to Do When Choosing the Right Thing Means...

Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott ·

2025/11/04

Today’s episode was recorded just days before Charlie Kirk was murdered back in September. We decided not to post it after his death as we were all in shock and grieving after the events that took place. We are releasing it now as a bonus episode. Although it’s a few months old now, the topic seems more relevant than ever. How do we live authentically with integrity when it means we do so alone? How do we face isolation? What happens when that isolation comes from family and friends? How do we face

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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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