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The Road To Happiness

The Road To Happiness

著者： Josh & Cassie Spurlock
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Welcome to The Road to Happiness Podcast! Hosted by Josh Spurlock - licensed Christian counselor - and his wife Cassie Spurlock, this podcast delves into the transformative power of Neuroscience Informed Christian Counseling® (NICC) to enrich your daily life, relationships, and personal growth. Covering everything from anxiety, depression, marriage, and sex therapy, and more, subscribe for honest, neuroscience-meets-faith conversations on mental and emotional health. Get matched with one of our certified Christian counselors risk-free: https://mycounselor.online/getmatched/

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  • #72. The Hidden Cost of Saying “I’m Fine” | My Counselor Says Ft. Megan, Greg, & Amy

    #72. The Hidden Cost of Saying “I’m Fine” | My Counselor Says Ft. Megan, Greg, & Amy
    2026/10/13
    Send us Fan MailHey friend! Today on The Road to Happiness Podcast, our NICC® therapists are back for another My Counselor Says conversation!Host Megan Hughes is joined by Amy Bark and Greg Cooney to talk about something almost all of us have done at one time or another:The cost of pretending you're fine.You know how it goes.Someone asks, "How are you doing?" And before you've even had a chance to think about it, you respond:"I'm fine!" 😊But are you?Maybe you're overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, frustrated, or hurting. Maybe you don't want to burden anyone else with your problems. Or maybe you've become so good at pushing through that you don't even realize how much you're carrying.Here's the thing: Pretending you're fine might feel like it's helping you get through life, but what is it actually costing you?In this episode, Amy, Greg, and Megan explore why we hide our emotions, what's happening in our nervous systems when we do, and how we can begin creating healthier patterns of honesty, connection, and healing.Together they discuss: How hiding our emotions can become an unconscious habitWhat's happening in your nervous system when you're pretending everything is okayHow emotional suppression can affect our physical healthThe spiritual cost of pretending we have everything togetherPractical steps toward greater emotional honesty and healingHow to become a safe person others can be honest withIf you've been struggling behind the scenes while telling everyone you're doing great, you don't have to pretend you're okay to be worthy of love, connection, and support. God didn't create us to live behind a mask.Healthy emotional living doesn't require telling everyone everything. It means learning to recognize what's happening inside us and finding appropriate, safe ways to be honest about it.So the next time someone asks how you're doing, take the first step toward healing by sharing what's actually going on. Key Takeaways:Sometimes we hide our emotions so habitually that we don't recognize we're doing it.Our nervous systems can influence how we respond to relational stress, including tendencies toward people pleasing and emotional avoidance.Emotional suppression can contribute to stress and affect our overall well-being.We may hide emotions like sadness, anger, fear, disappointment, and shame because we're uncertain how others will respond.Emotional honesty doesn't mean sharing everything with everyone. It means learning to recognize what we're feeling and share appropriately with safe people.Healing can begin when we stop automatically hiding what's happening inside and start becoming curious about it.We can help others feel safer by listening without judgment, responding with compassion, and making room for honest emotions.Meet Megan Hughes: https://mycounselor.online/christian-counselors/megan-hughes/Meet Amy Bark: https://mycounselor.online/christian-counselors/amy-bark/Meet Greg Cooney: https://mycounselor.online/christian-counselors/greg-cooney/Receive Christian Counseling: https://mycounselor.online/christian-counseling/Connect With Us:🌎 Website: https://mycounselor.online/🚨 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRoadToHappinessPodcast🌴 Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshcassieIf you've been hiding your emotions, struggling with people pleasing, or feeling the pressure to keep everything together, you don't have to figure it out alone.Visit https://mycounselor.online/ to get matched with a Christ-centered therapist who can help you understand what's happening underneath those patterns, reconnect with your emotions, and take practical steps toward greater honesty, connection, and healing. ❤️We're cheering you on as you grow in this friend! Stay Connected with Us!📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more inspiring content.🌐 Visit the Road to Happiness Podcast Webpage to explore all our episode landing pages.❤️ Explore if Christian Counseling is the next right step for you.Thank you for joining us on The Road To Happiness! We're cheering you on as you Mature into True Happiness!
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    23 分
  • #71. "Why Do I Avoid Hard Conversations?" | My Counselor Says Ft. Megan, Amy, & Greg

    #71. "Why Do I Avoid Hard Conversations?" | My Counselor Says Ft. Megan, Amy, & Greg
    2026/10/06

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    Hey friend! Today on The Road to Happiness Podcast, our NICC® therapists are back for another My Counselor Says conversation!

    Host Megan Hughes is joined by Amy Bark and Greg Cooney to talk about something most of us would probably rather avoid:

    Hard conversations.

    You know something needs to be said, a boundary needs to be communicated, feelings have been hurt, expectations aren't lining up... There's tension in a relationship, and you know ignoring it probably isn't going to make things better.

    But every time you think about bringing it up, your brain begins churning the conversation into the worst possible outcome.

    So how can we talk about hard things without damaging the relationships we care about and overcome that fear?

    In this episode, Amy, Greg, and Megan discuss:

    • What holds us back from having difficult conversations
    • Why we avoid conflict even when we know avoidance isn't helping
    • What's happening underneath our fear of difficult conversations
    • How to have a hard conversation without unnecessarily damaging the relationship
    • How to approach conflict in healthier, more productive ways
    • What to do when you've tried and still feel stuck
    • What getting additional help can look like when conflict becomes difficult to navigate on your own

    Avoiding a difficult conversation can feel like you're protecting the relationship.

    But sometimes, the conversation you're afraid could hurt the relationship is the conversation the relationship actually needs.

    Having the courage to talk about the hard thing is an important step toward healing the relationship.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Avoiding hard conversations may bring short-term relief, but it doesn't necessarily resolve the underlying problem.
    • Understanding what holds you back from conflict can help you approach difficult conversations differently.
    • Having a hard conversation doesn't have to mean attacking, blaming, or damaging the relationship.
    • Healthy conflict involves learning how to communicate difficult things while still caring for the relationship.
    • The goal isn't to eliminate every uncomfortable feeling. It's learning how to navigate discomfort in healthier ways.
    • Sometimes relational patterns are difficult to change without outside perspective and support.
    • Asking for help can be an important next step when you continually find yourself avoiding conflict or getting stuck in the same unhealthy conversations.

    Meet Megan Hughes: https://mycounselor.online/christian-counselors/megan-hughes/

    Meet Amy Bark: https://mycounselor.online/christian-counselors/amy-bark/

    Meet Greg Cooney: https://mycounselor.online/christian-counselors/greg-cooney/

    Receive Christian Counseling: https://mycounselor.online/christian-counseling/

    Connect With Us:
    🌎 Website: https://mycounselor.online/
    🚨 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRoadToHappinessPodcast
    🌴 Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshcassie

    If you've been avoiding an important conversation, repeatedly getting stuck in conflict, or aren't sure how to communicate what's happening in your relationships, reach out to https://mycounselor.online/ to get matched with a Christ-centered therapist who can help you navigate the difficult conversations in your life. We're cheering you on friend! ❤️

    Stay Connected with Us!

    📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more inspiring content.

    🌐 Visit the Road to Happiness Podcast Webpage to explore all our episode landing pages.

    ❤️ Explore if Christian Counseling is the next right step for you.

    Thank you for joining us on The Road To Happiness! We're cheering you on as you Mature into True Happiness!
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    14 分
  • #70. How To Stop Being A Perfectionist | My Counselor Says Ft. Megan, Amy, & Greg

    #70. How To Stop Being A Perfectionist | My Counselor Says Ft. Megan, Amy, & Greg
    2026/09/29
    Send us Fan MailHey friend! Today on The Road to Happiness Podcast, our NICC® therapists are back for another My Counselor Says conversation!Host Megan Hughes is joined by Amy Bark and Greg Cooney to tackle something that can look productive on the outside while creating anxiety, exhaustion, and pressure on the inside:Perfectionism.Maybe you call it having high standards. Maybe you just really like doing things the “right” way. Or maybe you’ve discovered that no matter how much you accomplish, it never quite feels like enough.So when does pursuing excellence cross the line into perfectionism?And more importantly, how do you stop letting perfectionism run your life?In this episode, Amy, Greg, and Megan discuss:How perfectionism shows up in everyday lifeThe important difference between perfectionism and healthy excellenceHow perfectionism can contribute to anxiety and burnoutThe connection between people pleasing and perfectionismWhat happens when your identity becomes attached to your performanceFinding a more secure sense of identity outside of what you accomplishPractical steps toward loosening perfectionism’s grip on your lifeBreaking free from perfectionism doesn't mean you stop caring, lower every standard, or abandon excellence. It means learning that your worth doesn't rise and fall with your performance.You can make mistakes. You can disappoint someone. You can learn as you go.And you can pursue excellence without demanding perfection from yourself.Maybe overcoming perfectionism begins with replacing the question “How do I get everything right?” with a different one:“Why does getting this wrong feel so threatening?”Key Takeaways:Perfectionism can show up in ways we don’t immediately recognize.Excellence and perfectionism aren’t the same thing. You can care deeply about doing something well without demanding perfection from yourself.Perfectionism can create cycles of anxiety, pressure, and burnout.People pleasing and perfectionism can become closely connected when our sense of worth depends on the approval of others.When identity becomes tied to achievement, mistakes can begin to feel like statements about who we are rather than simply part of being human.Overcoming perfectionism involves more than telling yourself to “relax.” It means becoming curious about what is driving the need to be perfect.Small, practical changes can help you begin pursuing growth and excellence without allowing perfectionism to control you.Meet Megan Hughes: https://mycounselor.online/christian-counselors/megan-hughes/Meet Amy Bark: https://mycounselor.online/christian-counselors/amy-bark/Meet Greg Cooney: https://mycounselor.online/christian-counselors/greg-cooney/Receive Christian Counseling: https://mycounselor.online/christian-counseling/Connect With Us:🌎 Website: https://mycounselor.online/🚨 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRoadToHappinessPodcast🌴 Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/joshcassieIf perfectionism, people pleasing, anxiety, or the pressure to perform is leaving you exhausted, you don't have to untangle it alone.Visit https://mycounselor.online/ to get matched with a Christ-centered therapist - possibly one here on the podcast - who can help you understand what's underneath your perfectionism and take practical steps toward greater freedom and healing. ❤️Stay Connected with Us!📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more inspiring content.🌐 Visit the Road to Happiness Podcast Webpage to explore all our episode landing pages.❤️ Explore if Christian Counseling is the next right step for you.Thank you for joining us on The Road To Happiness! We're cheering you on as you Mature into True Happiness!
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    31 分
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