Counseling Episodes

Nov. 18, 2021

Surviving The Holidays with the Toxic Family part 2

So, your family is dysfunctional, and you are dreading the Holidays. Dr. Ray Self continues the discussion by giving practical ways of surviving and thriving with your dysfunctional family during the holidays. He will discuss ways to be happy and at...

Nov. 11, 2021

Surviving The Holidays with the Toxic Family

So, your family is dysfunctional, and you are dreading the Holidays. Dr. Ray Self interviews Pam Goucher LCSW, who gives informative, practical ways of surviving and thriving with your dysfunctional family during the holidays. There is a way to be...

Guest: Pam Goucher

June 24, 2021

The Next Step for the Former Toxic Person

In this episode of Self Talk, Dr. Ray speaks to the formerly toxic person about how to stay healthy with practical steps for growth and healing. This episode is critical for anybody who was the former perpetrator of abuse.

June 17, 2021

Ministering to Toxic People

In this episode of Self Talk, Dr. Self discusses something very unique. Many people talk about how to deal with toxic people, but few talk about how to bring healing to a person who may be toxic. It could be possible that you are a toxic person and...

June 10, 2021

The Christian Response to Toxic People Part 2

In this episode of Self Talk With Dr. Ray Self, Dr. Self continues His discussion on the Christian response to toxic people and toxic relationships. This episode will focus on healthy recovery from the poisonous effects of toxic people.

June 3, 2021

The Christian Response to Toxic People

In this crucial episode of Self Talk With Dr. Ray Self, Dr. Self discusses the Christian response to toxic people or toxic relationships. How can Christians have healthy boundaries, and at the same time, be forgiving and merciful? Most of us have been...

April 1, 2021

Dealing with Spiritual Abuse

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses the problem of spiritual abuse. Unfortunately, this form of abuse is all too common. It can be confusing and stressful with no easy way out. This episode will help you identify spiritual abuse and give you some...

March 4, 2021

I Want to Fix You

Have you ever wanted to fix someone who was hurting you? It is a very normal thing to want to change people that cause us pain. It can be difficult to accept people as they are, especially when they have created so much hurt. In this episode, Dr. Ray...

Jan. 21, 2021

Three Critical Phases for Fulfillment

Everyone is looking for fulfillment. Our life is a search for happiness, satisfaction, and fulfillment. Sadly, most people spend their entire lives striving for the unobtainable. There are three critical phases in your life that you must go through to...

Jan. 7, 2021

Depression, Silent Despair Pt 2

Depression is much more than sadness. It can be deadly. Depression is probably the most misunderstood disease in our country. The good news is, there is hope, and it is curable. Dr. Self interviews two professional friends with profound insight. How...

Dec. 31, 2020

Depression, Silent Despair

Most people who are depressed keep it to themselves. They do not believe that anyone will understand or “get them.” They live in a hopeless downward spiral of self-condemnation and negative thoughts. Dr. Self interviews a seasoned pastor and a...

Oct. 22, 2020

Dysfunctional Family Hidden Messages

In this episode of Self Talk, Dr. Ray Self discusses life messages implanted in the subconscious from an unhealthy family. Unfortunately, these messages will carry over throughout a person's lifetime. Awareness of internal belief systems can...

Oct. 15, 2020

Dysfunctional Family Values Pt 3

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses the severe problem of false identities that stems from the underlying message of the dysfunctional family. Many dysfunctional families assign identities to their children. These false identities are in...

Oct. 8, 2020

Dysfunctional Family Values Pt 2

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self continues his discussion of the long-term effects of the Dysfunctional Family. Even though we are legally free in Jesus Christ, the lingering effects of the dysfunctional family can still have a dramatic impact on...

Oct. 1, 2020

Dysfunctional Family Values

Many families are dysfunctional in some way. Unfortunately, some families are dysfunctional to the point that they cause damage that can last for generations. In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses the Dysfunctional Family and its effects...

Sept. 24, 2020

Understanding the Burden of the Pastor

A few weeks ago, Dr. Self talked spoke with Pastor Bob Levins about pastor burnout. They discussed the details that most people wouldn’t have known regarding things pastors go through within the church. In this episode, Dr. Self interviews Bob...

Guest: Bob Levins

Sept. 17, 2020

Anxiety and Depression

Dr. Ray Self continues his interview with Nelson Alsup, who has 47 years of Christian Counseling experience. This episode continues the discussion on anxiety and how it can lead to depression. Dr. Self and Nelson Alsup discuss symptoms and proven ways...

Guest: Nelson Alsup

Sept. 10, 2020

Fear and Anxiety

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self interviews Nelson Alsup, who has 47 years of Christian Counseling experience. They discuss the five current causes of fear and anxiety most people are dealing with today. This episode is critical for our...