In this episode of Straight to the Heart, our host Rush Witt speaks with Eliza Huie, Director of Counseling at McLean Bible Church in Vienna, VA. They discuss Christian self-care, the relentless pressure to keep up with modern life, and the concerning problem of burnout among adults and children.
Timestamps:
1:30 – Welcome
4:00 – What first interested you about the topics of self-care and counseling?
9:23 – How can the average person find the best pace for life?
16:00 – Isn’t it selfish to practice self-care?
18:30 – Keys parents can use to build margin into their kids’ lives
21:28 – What are some big emotional struggles parents should watch for in children?
24:50 – Eliza shares her own story of panic
31:06 – What reminds you to give better attention to your stress?
35:05 – What have you done to encourage others toward self-awareness?
37:21 – When do I need intensive help for my stress?
41:29 – Farewell
About Eliza Huie:
Eliza Huie, MA, LCPC, is the Director of Counseling at McLean Bible Church in Vienna, VA. She is the author of several books, including I’m Stressed, Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids, the minibook Teens and Anxiety, and is coauthor of The Whole Life and The World Rejoices. Eliza and her husband, Ken, have three grown children, two daughters-in-law, and a sweet grandson.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Blog Posts by Eliza HuIE.
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