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iGetBetter Podcast

In the iGetBetter Podcast, we discuss topics related to life, love, spiritual, mental, and emotional health and how we can ALL get better, together. The show is hosted by Charlene Rene and Phedra Smith, two friends and therapists, who are the founders and operators of private practice therapy offices in their local communities. We discuss personal life challenges and successes as well as community issues and work to raise awareness about mental health disorders and treatment options while also answering questions from listeners. New episodes are aired every month.

This & That: Church. HURT.
Phedra Smith Phedra Smith

This & That: Church. HURT.

 The words church and hurt don’t seem like they should belong together. Sadly, they often walk side by side in your journey and faith walk. As individuals navigate their spiritual paths, the intersection of these two words can evoke a range of emotions and experiences.

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Naked Truths: Church. HURT.
Phedra Smith Phedra Smith

Naked Truths: Church. HURT.

My uncle and family pastor from my childhood church use to say "I'm going to tell you the butt-naked truth". He referred to these types of truths to help the congregants to realize that there are different ways to try to relay truth but ultimately his version would not bend corners or add any coverings. You would and should never misunderstand what he said because he would "make it plain".

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Church. HURT.
Phedra Smith Phedra Smith

Church. HURT.

Hurt is a small word that has a big impact and implication depending on the type. When you add the word Church to it then it becomes way more complicated.

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