What is unique about mental, emotional, and relational health in an AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) context? Our guests who are uniquely positioned to respond because of their identities as Christians, as Asian Americans, and as mental health providers are here for our first ever panel conversation with three guests.

Gary Quan, LMFT is a return guest on the Soul Grit Podcast. Gary spearheaded the project to create Asian American Chronicles - Tales of Mental Health and Hope, a new book sharing perspectives on several aspects of the Asian American experience of family, church, and culture. Contributing authors Ari X and James Chen, AMFT also join the podcast.

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Why do we seem to repeat the same emotional patterns over our lifetimes? And why do we pair up with partners who activate those same dysfunctional patterns? Counseling veteran Dr. Gary Lawrence is here to share his wisdom from over 50 years of counseling, ministry, and coaching. He'll show us how our addiction to our own early rejection is tearing us apart.

Dr. Gary Lawrence served as a pastor, counselor, radio host, and investor before leveraging his hard-won wisdom as an author and coach. You can find out more at https://rejectionjunkies.com/

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ADHD is just a diagnosis for hyper little boys, right? Not so! Many more adults are realizing that some of the struggles they face in adulthood--causing problems in work, relationships, and parenting--are actually due to ADHD. Perhaps a social media post has you wondering if this is you. Check out Tiffany's story to see if you relate, and listen to Ann's input from a therapist's perspective.

Tiffany Hernandez hasn't always known that she has ADHD. But now that she does, she is learning to communicate, advocate, and find ways of being her best self. She is a homeschool mom and the host of The Ultimate Homeschool Podcast. You can find all her links at https://linktr.ee/ultimatehomeschool.

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More and more kids and adults are being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other types of neurodivergence. If you love someone on the spectrum, you might wonder how he or she processes concepts like salvation or the church. How can parents help autistic kids come to know and love Jesus? Larah from @raisingautisticdisciples is here to encourage parents on this journey.

Larah Roberts has worked in ministry since college, but it was when her son was diagnosed with ASD as a young child that she began to study and create resources for parents in the same situation. You can find her on Facebook or Instagram @raisingautisticdisciples and download a free seven-day devotional for parents of kids with autism. Check out her book How to Advocate & Stay Christian: For Parents of Special Kids.

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Sexual addiction is a cry for intimacy and connection that has gone awry. The betrayal a partner feels is excruciating. So how can couples heal, move beyond addictive behaviors, and find true intimacy? Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith are here to share their journey and how they are helping couples heal and discover new levels of intimacy.

Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith are a Coach-Therapist team with seminary backgrounds who offer coaching, retreats, and more, including small groups and a book--all with the mission of helping couples find true intimacy and connection. Find out more at raabsmithteam.com.

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We never want our children to suffer, but tragedy can strike any family. How do you talk to your kids about death? How do you lead them through grief when you are grieving yourself? Erin Nelson and Colleen Montague are here to talk about Jessica's House, a grief center serving families in Central California, and their new book, When Grief Comes Home: A Gentle Guide for Living Through Loss While Supporting Your Child.

Erin Nelson is the founder of Jessica's House and Colleen Montague is a licensed therapist serving as Program Director for Jessica's House. You can find more resources at www.jessicashouse.org and check out their podcast: When Grief Comes Home. Find a grief center near you by searching www.nacg.org.

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When a life-altering tragedy, or even just a big disappointment, threatens to derail your hopes and dreams, you might need a little bit of hope to believe that God plans to get you through it. After her husband's death, Tricia believed that her life was over, but God showed her that she could have "another beautiful life." Today she shares about how you can find peace, gain confidence, and transform your mind.

Tricia Zody is a Christian life coach, speaker, and podcaster, and now the author of her first book Another Beautiful Life. Catch up with Tricia at www.triciazody.com.

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After a traumatic divorce, Kathy struggled to find the support she needed as a Christian woman, so she created it! In this episode, Kathy shares her pain, hard-won wisdom, and compassion for those who are navigating being divorced with all the changes to social life, church community, sense of self, and parenting.

Kathy Kaspar is a certified coach, writer, speaker, and leader of the Success After the Storm community for Christian women coming through divorce. Find out more at successafterthestorm.com.

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