305. Biblical Wisdom for Mental Health with Laura Smith

<p>In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George welcomes Laura Smith to the show to chat about her newest book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Care-Whole-Self-Well-Being/dp/1640702776/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=laura+smith+mental+health+book&amp;qid=1706741495&amp;sr=8-3" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank"><em>Holy Care for the Whole Self </em></a><em>- </em>all about faith and mental health. Laura shares her personal journey and passion for helping others care for their mental health in a biblical way. Laura gives practical tips for supporting those struggling with mental health issues and the importance of prayer and community. </p>

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Laura L. Smith has been searching her whole life for beauty. Not in the world—there’s plenty of that—in the crimson of a cardinal’s feather, in the sound of waves crashing along a shore, in the melody of a Beatles’ ballad, or in a Chagall stained glass window. The world is filled with beauty, but for her that was another story. It took her years to discover her true beauty, to fully grasp she is made in the image of her Creator, and therefore, she is beautiful. The incredible thing is…so are you. You were marvelously made by God to inspire awe. No matter what the world tries to tell you, no matter what you try to tell yourself. No one can rob you of the incredible true identity God instilled in you. Smith tells stories (through books, blogs, and speaking) in hopes of helping you discover what took her so long to see: your beautiful true reflection in Christ. Smith lives in the college town of Oxford, Ohio with her husband and four kids.

Rebecca and Laura chat about:</p>

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<li>Importance of caring for our mental health</li>

<li>Laura's personal journey of trauma and experiencing PTSD</li>

<li>The intersection of faith and mental health</li>

<li>Misconceptions about mental health</li>

<li>Encouragement for those struggling with mental health</li>

<li>How to support someone struggling with mental health

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<p><strong>Rebecca's Reads book for February:</strong></p>

<p><em></em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Changer-Redeem-Create-Family/dp/1684262976/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=legacy+changer&amp;qid=1706741925&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank"><em>⁠⁠⁠Order Legacy Changer: Heal the Hurt, Redeem Your Story, Create Hope for Your Family</em></a>

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<p>PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Do-Thing-Six-Session-Gospel-Centered-Go-Getter/dp/0830784357?maas=maas_adg_2103B6F4ED6251966E12561736AD9B51_afap_abs&amp;ref_=aa_maas&amp;tag=maas">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> is available wherever books are sold? If you’re ready to…</p>