In this episode, Jami and Jamie speak with author and Bible teacher Blair Linne about her unexpected battle with debilitating anxiety. Blair recounts how a "buildup" of life stressors—moving for a church plant, postpartum changes, and a car accident—led to a season of panic attacks and a loss of identity. She challenges the stigma of anxiety in Christian circles and reframes weakness as a "portal" to deeper dependence on God. This conversation offers caseworkers practical "body-guarding" tools, such as box breathing and "stacking" time, to help navigate the heavy weight of secondary trauma.

About the Guest

Blair Linne is a Bible teacher, author, and spoken word artist based in Dallas, Texas. She is the author of several books, including Made to Tremble: How Anxiety Became the Best Thing That Ever Happened to My Faith. Blair is a pioneer in Christian spoken word and co-hosts The Glo Podcast with The Gospel Coalition.

In This Episode

• How "high capacity" individuals can be blindsided by postpartum and trauma-induced anxiety.

• Reframing weakness as a teacher that helps us receive help and lean on God.

• Identifying the "buildup" of stress that can lead to a tailspin from one final event.

• The connection between anxiety and grief: Grieving the life and dreams you thought you would have.

• Practical "body-guarding" tools: Box breathing, "blue spaces," and the physiological benefits of dancing.

• Moving from being "depleted" to being "dependent" on God's strength.

• How to avoid being "Job's friend" by listening well to a person's unique story of struggle.

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Jami and Jamie welcome Mia Arrington, a therapist and former foster youth, to discuss the complex intersection of personal history and professional service. Mia shares her journey of "surrendering" to a career in social work despite her initial vow to never deal with foster care again. She explores how personal "triggers" can actually be a gift, indicating a deep level of empathy for the lives being served. The episode provides a roadmap for workers to recognize when they are burnt out, the importance of "Sabbath" and disconnection, and how to appropriately share one's story to humanize the therapeutic process.

About the Guest

Mia Arrington is a wife, mom, therapist, and social worker. As a former foster youth and adoptee, she is the founder of A Fostered Love, a faith-rooted space providing trauma-informed support for foster alumni, adoptees, and parents to help them understand and heal their stories.

In This Episode

• Navigating the "obedience" of returning to the foster care field after personal trauma.

• Seeing adoption and foster care as a "celebration" of image-bearers, even amidst loss and trauma.

• Normalizing triggers: Why being impacted by a client's story is a sign of a healthy, feeling heart.

• The ethical balance of "judicious disclosure"—sharing parts of your own story to benefit the client.

• The life-changing gift of Sabbath: 15 years of prioritizing a "non-negotiable" day of rest.

• Building a "toolkit" for grounding your nervous system, from cozy blankets to fiction books.

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In this episode, Jami and Jamie are joined by therapist Kimberly Glaudy to explore the four major attachment styles and how they influence the way caseworkers serve families. Kimberly breaks down the "dance" between a caseworker's attachment pattern and that of their clients, explaining why up to 80% of people in helping professions may lean toward a dismissive style. The conversation highlights how understanding your own "recipe" for relationship can prevent burnout and help you better interpret the behaviors of "needy" or "avoidant" clients. Kimberly offers a message of "earned security," reminding listeners that they can grow toward health even if they didn't start there.

About the Guest

Kimberly Glaudy is an author, therapist, and mentor with over 25 years of experience in youth and community development. Based in Houston, she leads a therapeutic group practice and is the co-founder of Revive Coaching and Consulting. She is a renowned trainer in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and has served refugees, survivors of trafficking, and youth in state custody.

In This Episode

• Defining the four major attachment styles: Secure, Dismissive, Preoccupied, and Disorganized.

• How a "dismissive" caregiver style can lead to becoming a "hyper-independent" adult and expert problem solver.

• Understanding "preoccupied" or "needy" client behavior as a strategy to ensure their needs are met.

• The concept of "earned security"—the ability to move toward healthy attachment through intentional work.

• Why self-awareness of your own "dance" is the first step toward helping a client.

• The "Yes and Thank You" practice for dismissive workers learning to receive care.

• Moving beyond meeting goals on a treatment plan to helping a child experience true love and safety.

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