Dedicated to all those wanting to embrace their true authentic self and live a full and freedom filled life from that place. Join Debs Thorpe award winning entrepreneur, counsellor, coach, trainer and therapist as she guides you through the WholeHearted Living journey. New episodes twice a week. Join in the discussion in our WholeHearted Community- https://whlinstitute.co.uk/living-outside-the-box-heart-centred-community. Watch the episodes on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.co ...
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Living a courageous, purposeful and wholehearted life that is focussed on giving back and uplifting others and becoming the most authentic and the best version of ourselves.
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Join the Mattsons, a dynamic husband-wife team, who are helping leaders live and lead with integrity at home, at work, and in the community. Whether you are a parent, a pastor, a CEO, or all three, the Living Wholehearted Podcast inspires and helps you shrink the gap between what you preach and how you live. Authors, speakers, business owners, social entrepreneurs, parents, and co-founders of Living Wholehearted and Courageous Girls, Jeff is a seasoned Executive Coach and Terra is a Licensed ...
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When leaders can see themselves and how they are wired, from the most accurate lens possible, they are able to learn to live within their limits. Today we are throwing it back to the beginning and discussing the Core Values Index (CVI) tool that we have been using for 13+ years. This tool has been an integral piece of the work we do here at Living …
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One of the things I see in common with those who long for more in life, is that they are deeply feeling. And let's face it, that can be tough at times. So in today's episode I guide you through how to navigate it in a way that deepens your experience and freedom in life. Want weekly inspiration and connection? Join my weekly WholeHearted mailout fi…
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This is the first of a new series of bonus episodes where I share more personal real-life stories of the WholeHearted Life as well as interviewing guests on their experiences. In today's episode I share a recent near to death experience that I had with my dog Bailey and how I processed the trauma. You can check out the full blog post (with pics) he…
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If there is one concept that will change your life, it is cultivating a strong inner nurturer. It's the voice inside that comes alongside you in times of pain and hardship, it's the voice that soothes and reassures, it's the voice that reminds you that you are worthy and lovable. And it's one that I show you how to tap into in this episode. If you'…
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Ahhh our inner critic, also known as the stealer of joy and the crusher of dreams. Knowing how to deal with this part of ourself is an absolute game changer and in this episode, I give you three tools to add to your toolkit for navigating our inner critic. Want weekly inspiration and connection? Join my weekly WholeHearted mailout filled with all t…
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This is one of my most asked questions and so I'm really excited to delve into this topic with you today! Our intuition is a gateway to our inner wisdom and information that goes beyond anything our conscious brain can access. But what is it and how exactly do we connect with it? Discover this and so much more in today's episode :) Want weekly insp…
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When someone asks you how you are doing, do you typically respond with "fine", "busy" or "tired"? These responses seem to be the norm these days as the treadmill of life never ends, especially for leader types. Today we want to talk about the importance of practicing rhythms of rest with a special guest who understands what it’s like to be tired of…
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There is no escaping change when we embark on a WholeHearted Life, and the inner changes can often feel like the most daunting because it's unfamiliar territory. In today's episode, I teach you about a part of the brain that we get to harness to ensure that change feels so much easier to navigate. The bonus is this helps in every area of your life …
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It's all well and good when someone tells you to just 'follow your dreams', but what if you don't know what they are? What if you have lost touch with your truest desires? In this episode I share my story of losing my own dreams and guide you through various techniques to help reconnect to them. If you'd like to know more about how to gain clarity …
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Throughout our lifetime, we will have no doubt experienced many different ways of deciding things. How would you feel if you had a clear system that made making decisions super clear and efficient? Tune into today's episode that gives you the answer :) Here's the link to episode 4 which explores navigating change: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-mvwd…
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On your journey of self-development, you have likely come across the concept of alignment. But what does it actually mean? Alignment with what exactly? In today's episode I guide you through what alignment is, how it works, why it's important and how you can begin to put it into action today. Useful Info: EP03 for more info on why it all begins wit…
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Everyone is a leader is some capacity, and often, "The greatest challenge in leadership is leading yourself". Leading with integrity is about bringing all of who we are — our mind, heart, soul, body, and relationships, before those who we lead. At Living Wholehearted we say that when leaders lead and live with integrity everyone in their wake benef…
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This is a concept that is unlikely to be new to you, especially given the popularity of mindfulness over the past few years. However, as with all of these episodes, I like to take the big concepts and break them down into practices that you can use from right where you are today. In this episode, I bring together the concepts of authenticty from EP…
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Feeling that desire and inner call for more can be a confusing time. What are we wanting more of? What do we want exactly when we think about becoming more or levelling up? In this podcast we dive into this and more as we gain clarity on what expansion is and what we truly want... Useful info: Podcast EP02- Giving Yourself Permission: https://whole…
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This is THE most important podcast episode I've recorded so far! I go in-depth into, not only what the secret to self-love is, but guide you through a powerful practice to embody it today! Get more details here: https://whlinstitute.co.uk/the-secret-to-self-love Want weekly inspiration and connection? Join my weekly WholeHearted mailout filled with…
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Join the movement and connect with us. Go to: http://www.livingwholehearted.com/ Living Wholehearted Counseling Team https://www.livingwholehearted.com/professional-counseling How does pornography impact our lives, our relationships and our brains? Are you someone who struggles with a pornography addiction, does someone you love struggle, or are yo…
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Calling all therapists, both emerging and seasoned, this episode is for you! Today Terra and Dr. Michelle discuss what they have discovered about themselves as experienced clinicians and share what they feel is important for therapists to know as you learn and grow and step into your authentic self in your career. Dr. Michelle is a tenured professo…
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One of the biggest blocks I experience with clients when it comes to them being able to embrace their true, authentic self, is perfection. In this episode, I introduce you to an idea of perfection as a thief and provide some tools to help move away from perfection and towards authenticity.由Debs Thorpe
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Fear and change go hand in hand, so in this episode I show you an amazing technique for navigating this in the most effective way possible.由Debs Thorpe
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We often find ourselves looking to everyone and everywhere else first, especially because we often have resistance to going inwards and we also don't often know where or how to begin either. In this episode, I share with you why this is fundamental to the WholeHearted Journey. You can find lots more resources on our website: https://whlinstitute.co…
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Giving yourself permission to be different and to embark on this WholeHearted Journey is super important to get started with. So join me in today's episode where we explore how best to do this. You can find lots more resources on our website: https://whlinstitute.co.uk/ Follow us on Instagram: / wholehearted_living_institute Follow us on Facebook: …
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So what is WholeHearted Living all about and what can you expect? Join me on our first episode to find out more... You can find lots more resources on our website: https://whlinstitute.co.uk/ Connect with me via email debs@whlinstitute.co.uk Follow us on Instagram: / wholehearted_living_institute Follow us on Facebook: / wholeheartedlivinginstitute…
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What do we know to be true about digital devices and social media? Today we are talking as clinicians, executive coaches and parents about what the research is showing with regard to the impact that the digital world is having on us, our children and our teens. We are Jeff and Terra Mattson, a husband and wife team, and co-hosts of the Living Whole…
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Are you a high-capacity female leader? Join our cohort here: https://www.livingwholehearted.com/womens-cohort-application The historical, societal and cultural pressures that women face to live their lives a certain way is palpable for many 20-30 year olds today. With 80% of our life's most defining moments happening before the age of 35, the press…
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Walking through conflict well is the topic of todays conversation. Listen in as we discuss the root of every conflict, tools for regulating, triggers, understanding your communication style and tips for what might help to solve 80% of your conflicts. By listening to one another, and seeking some sense of unity, you can have success in utilizing the…
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Sexuality and gender identity. These topics can sometimes be triggering or hold all kinds of connotations. Whether you have fears, concerns, or are so excited to finally hear us talking about this on the podcast, welcome. Take a deep breath and be ready to learn, wherever you are coming from today. Whether you are a part of a more conservative comm…
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Overwhelming and growing concerns around anxiety, identity, sexuality, and gender confusion are a few of the topics that we are venturing down today. Join us in this honest, real and thoughtful conversation as we seek to understand the current state of the Church (capital C) and the cultural needs of our times. Aaron has been the Worship Arts Pasto…
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"Developing good theology with our chidlren can be a difficult responsibility. It's hard to answer their questions about ""where is God"" and ""why do bad things happen?"" Where do we go, as parents, to find resources to help guide us along the way? Today, this conversation will be a gift - whether you are a parent trying to raise your children in …
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When neuroscience meets love and logic, you are going to get practical tools to help children of all ages go from behavioral problems like defiance, meltdowns, and power struggles to being: More responsible, confident, kind, resilient Better prepared to make good decisions More focused and motivated Better able to have healthy relationships. Listen…
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Life is messy. But what if we flipped the switch and look at even the seemingly ordinary places in our lives to find our greater pupose? So many of us think that we need to clean up our lives in order for God to use us. But what if He’s in the middle of the messes too? What if the messes are where He does his best work? Cynthia Yanof is a wife, mot…
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Today we are talking about the mental health crisis, GEN Z and leadership tips for our own mental health. We discuss the power of rest and four key aspects of healthy leaders. Dr. Van Der Kolk, one of the leading researchers on trauma, says that we are seeing unresolved trauma as the leading health crisis of our times. Mental health counselors have…
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Episode 219: Friendship Part 2 - Healthy Vs. Unhealthy, Myths and More with Connie Armerding
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Today we are continuing our conversation around friendship with an emphasis on boundaries, unhealthy friendships, and where counseling and coaching come in throughout the seasons of life. Every healthy leader has good friends. Our personal friendships help us sustain our integrity over the long-haul of life, so, it's worth spending two full episode…
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Episode 218: Friendship Part 1 - Healthy Vs. Unhealthy, Myths and More with Connie Armerding
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Every healthy leader has good friends. Our personal friendships help us sustain our integrity over the long-haul of life. So it's worth spending two full episodes to unpack the healthy and unhealthy elements of friendship. Terra Mattson, co-host of the podcast and co-founder of Living Wholehearted, has a candid conversation with one of the Living W…
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Marriage is an amazing gift. And yet, it can reveal a lot of our weaknesses, vulnerabilities and our growth edges. Today we talk with Chris Bruno about the most common struggles for marriages today and how we can fulfill our greatest desires for deep connection, to be known, and to truly know one another within our marriages. Chris Bruno is a licen…
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So many messages, particularly those heard in leadership circles, urge us to move past our limits. No pain no gain. This message is loud and clear at the gym, and some of us even hear it at church. Sometimes it’s subtle. Sometimes it’s in your face. “See what you're made of!” Don’t get us wrong, we love a good challenge, but we also believe many of…
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Episode 215: Digital Fasts: Bringing More Peace and Connection with Josh and Jaelyn Harrel
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It’s a new year and we are setting new trends. What if we all decided to fast from our digital devices for 40 days? What do you think would happen? What do you think would be the effects on your mental health, your spiritual growth, your marriage, your kids? Well, you don’t have to imagine very long because we have an amazing couple with us today w…
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It's a new year and new year's resolutions are on the rise - while anxiety, business and lack of clarity are too. What if we committed our year to PEACE and PACE? What if wholehearted leaders took time to assess all of who they are and where they are going? What if we got less busy this year and created margin and white space in our times at work, …
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Tara Sun is the host of Truth Talks with Tara and author of, Surrender Your Story: Ditch the Myth of Control and Discover Freedom in Trusting God (Thomas Nelson, March 7, 2023). After trying to white-knuckle her way through life, Tara discovered that surrendering to God leads to a life filled with joy, peace and meaning. Coming from a performance b…
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As we reflect on 2023, it's important to consider the fact that we’ve all picked up offenses over the past twelve months. One of the ways we stay healthy and wholehearted is doing our forgiveness work. The church isn't always clear about how to forgive, leaving many of us with the right motive, but not always the right methods. Sometimes we even co…
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We are ending 2023 with some lighter topics! So let's talk about our HOME and the spaces we live in. The word HOME has layers of meaning for so many. If you pause long enough to reflect, you might find some good, or not so good, emotions floating under the surface. Whether you never had a stable place you called home, you moved a lot, your family d…
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Episode 210: Problems Leaders Face & The Wholehearted Leadership Cohort with the Mattsons and Connie Armerding
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"Wherever you go, there you are." Whether you are a leader at home, in the workplace, in a faith community, or somewhere else, your individual story and wiring inform the type of person you are when you show up to lead. Today Terra and Jeff Mattson have a round table conversation with our guest, Connie Armerding, about how coming to the leadership …
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If you lived a little and journeyed a while with God, you might have come to realize that God has His own ways that often appear to run counter to ours. Hard times come. Our prayers get answered, but in ways we never anticipated. God goes “off script”, as our guest today would say. In this episode we talk about the idea of having a relationship wit…
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Divorce was not the end of her story. In 2016, Brandi Wilson watched as her husband – a megachurch pastor – walked away from their church and their family. As her marriage dissolved, Brandi also lost her church community, her dreams for the future, and a huge part of her identity. She and her three boys began a journey marked by deep grief and suff…
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National Adoption Day is November 18. At Living Wholehearted, we work with leaders and their families. From professional counseling with children, teens, couples and families to executive coaching and organizational and leadership development, our passion is helping leaders live with integrity at home, work and in the community. Among the various c…
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It's NOVEMBER! The holidays are upon us. Some of you have already been watching Hallmark movies and others are in denial, as you anticipate being overwhelmed by all the extra things that will clamor for your time and attention…Christmas celebrations, children's choir concerts, office holiday parties, and complicated family dynamics. Listen in as we…
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Our guest for this episode is author and podcaster Rebecca George. She is here to spur us on with her latest book entitled, Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl (Esther Press at David C. Cook, April 4, 2023). Rebecca George is the founder of Radical Radiance® —a podcast community where listeners are equipp…
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We are in the middle of our fall parenting series. Being a parent is one of the most important leadership roles you can have, and ironically, with all the books and wisdom offered in the world, there is only one of you and one version of your child - and no one wrote a parenting manual for your child. So, as parents, we all need to lean into princi…
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Being a parent is not an easy leadership role. Parents lead families, one of the greatest organizations on the planet! We often feel equipped until we actually start raising children. Whether you are a parent needing some wisdom on perfectionism, anxiety, or raising girls, or you are interested in becoming a counselor and want to hear two seasoned …
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This is the first episode in our fall parenting series. As parents ourselves, we know parents need a lot of support. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure about what messages and parenting philosophies to trust. In this episode we talk with parenting expert, Dr. Danny Huerta. Listen in as we talk about; the common struggles parents are facing …
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Episode 201: Healing From Church Wounds - Being Known & Finding Hope in Suffering, with Dr. Curt Thompson
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This is the final episode in our series, Healing From Church Wounds. The theology of suffering is one area where we have struggled as a church - but we see signs of improvement. It’s not a fun topic, but it’s at the crux of our human experience and even our faith, rooted in the suffering of our Savior Jesus Christ. On our podcast we love to bridge …
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