To kick off Mental Health awareness month, Maya sits down with Symone Gerren, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, mother, and impact leader, to talk about what it really looks like to get the right mental health support.

In a world full of therapy language, self-diagnosing, and viral advice, this conversation cuts through the noise. Maya and Symone discuss the importance of seeking help from licensed professionals, the risks of relying too heavily on pop psychology and social media for mental health guidance, and why accurate support matters more than trendy terminology.

They also explore why healing cannot happen in isolation and the critical role that safe, healthy community plays in long-term growth and restoration.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by mental health content online, unsure where to start, or hesitant about getting real support, this episode offers clarity, wisdom, and a grounded path forward.

In this episode, Maya and Symone cover:

• How to find the right licensed mental health professional
• The dangers of pop psychology and self-diagnosing
• Why social media isn't a substitute for real care
• The role of community in healing and growth
• What it looks like to move from surviving to thriving

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Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way?

Conversations about faith and culture meet right here on Teaology, the podcast. Teaology is all about communities coming together through conversation. We find common ground when we communicate well.

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Theme Song: On My Vegan by JXXIII, produced by Kahlil Franklin

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In this episode, Maya sits down with author Charaia Rush to unpack the pressure to "bounce back" and what real, lasting healing actually looks like.

Drawing from her book, The Myth of Bouncing Back: Ditching the Lies of Resilience and Learning How to Rise for Real, Charaia challenges the cultural and church narratives that equate resilience with rushing past pain. Together, Maya and Charaia explore the dangers of performative healing, the ways both secular and Christian spaces can unintentionally discourage honesty, and why true healing requires more than appearances.

They also discuss the rise of commercialized self-care and how it can distract from deeper spiritual work — inviting listeners instead to consider what it means to allow God to search, refine, and restore us. This conversation highlights the importance of staying soft in the face of hardship, resisting the urge to harden our hearts, and developing a biblical understanding of healing, especially for women navigating trauma and faith.

This episode is for anyone who feels exhausted by the expectation to be "strong" and ready to embrace a more honest, faithful path toward healing.

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Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way?

Conversations about faith and culture meet right here on Teaology, the podcast. Teaology is all about communities coming together through conversation. We find common ground when we communicate well.

Credits

Written, Edited and Produced by Maya Wilson

Theme Song: On My Vegan by JXXIII, produced by Kahlil Franklin

Copyright 2026

All Rights Reserved

Find Maya's poetry here

For more of Maya's writing, follow her on Substack

teaologypod.substack.com

Follow the podcast on socials!

Instagram: @teaologypodcast

Tiktok: @teaologypod

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Disclaimer of Copyright Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, "fair use" is permitted for activities like criticism, commentary, education, and research. The term "fair use" refers to the use that the copyright law permits but might otherwise be illegal.

Along with this channel, I make no claims to ownership of any of the graphics, images, or music used in this video. The respective copyright holders reserve all rights.

In this episode, Maya sits down with pastor, wife, and mom Caroline Schandel for an honest conversation about motherhood, ministry, and following Jesus in the middle of real life.

Caroline serves as the Pastoral Care Pastor at Grace Midtown Church, where she preaches, leads ministry spaces, and walks alongside people as they process faith and the complexities of their everyday lives. In this conversation, she shares her personal journey through motherhood while carrying the responsibilities of pastoral leadership.

Together, Maya and Caroline explore what it looks like to balance the visible and invisible work of ministry — from preparing to preach to showing up for people — while also being present at home. They talk about releasing the pressure of perfection, making peace with limitations, and discerning the many voices that shape how we parent, lead, and follow God.

This episode also reflects on the life of Jesus — how He moved, lived, and ministered — and what that means for how we approach faith, calling, and daily rhythms today.

If you've ever felt the tension of trying to do it all — motherhood, calling, faith, and responsibility — this conversation offers a grounded, honest perspective on what it means to live faithfully without striving for perfection.

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Find her sermons here.

Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way?

Conversations about faith and culture meet right here on Teaology, the podcast. Teaology is all about communities coming together through conversation. We find common ground when we communicate well.

Credits

Written, Edited and Produced by Maya Wilson

Theme Song: On My Vegan by JXXIII, produced by Kahlil Franklin

Copyright 2026

All Rights Reserved

Find Maya's poetry here

For more of Maya's writing, follow her on Substack

teaologypod.substack.com

Follow the podcast on socials!

Instagram: @teaologypodcast

Tiktok: @teaologypod

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All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners. I or this channel does not claim any right over them.

Disclaimer of Copyright Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, "fair use" is permitted for activities like criticism, commentary, education, and research. The term "fair use" refers to the use that the copyright law permits but might otherwise be illegal.

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