Asking Why

Episode 66: Clint Davis | Defusing Conflict

Clint Davis is an ordained minister, counselor, and army veteran trained in trauma and addiction. In this episode Clint talks about integrating psychology and theology in order to learn how to calm ourselves and others down in a crisis or highly emotional situation. With all the conflict online and in our lives we must learn how to first regulate ourselves if we want to have a chance to regulate others. We all want to be known and know, but are we willing to do the work? 

Episode 65: Kimberly Clark

Clint Davis, counselor, veteran, and ordained minister was honored to have Navy veteran, writer, speaker, and Christ follower Kimberly Clark on the podcast to tell her incredible journey of overcoming addiction, PTSD, and the battle of the mind! Her new book “Stuck Between Pleasure and Pleasing God” is out now on Amazon!!

Kimberly's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Stuck-Between-Pleasure-Pleasing-God/dp/B0B3K59ZPB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1T9B3WLMSUHAV&keywords=Kimberly+clark+book&qid=1659630036&sprefix=kimberly+clark+book%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-1

 

Episode 64: Stephanie Sonn | Dopamine Nation

Clint Davis, minister, counselor, and Army veteran had his friend Stephanie Sonn on to talk about the book Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke. They discuss the rise in depression, anxiety, and a pleasure seeking culture that is primed for addiction. Many of us suffer from both behavioral and chemical addiction and don’t even know it! Stephanie Sonn is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has spent the last seven years working in substance use treatment, including withdrawal-management (detox), residential, partial-hospitalization, intensive outpatient and aftercare. She currently works on the Substance Use and Recovery Unit of Loma Linda University’s Behavioral Medicine Center in Redlands, California.

Dopamine Nation Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dopamine-Nation-Finding-Balance-Indulgence/dp/B08LQZCGDJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IVK45QH6LKAT&keywords=dopamine+nation&qid=1657845934&sprefix=DOPA%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1

Recovery by Russell Brand: https://www.amazon.com/Recovery-Russell-Brand-audiobook/dp/B074MGFBRW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B1A9UE62JSB9&keywords=russell+brand+recovery+book&qid=1657845999&s=audible&sprefix=Russell+brand%2Caudible%2C92&sr=1-1

 

Episode 63: Hasim Jones | Reframing Success - Part 2

Clint Davis had Hasim Jones, LPC, CSAT, come to talk about deconstructing the American ideas of success for ourselves and with our children. The goal of this episode is to get us to be mindful about the lessons we are teaching ourselves, our peers, and the children in our lives intentionally or unintentionally. Hasim brought amazing examples and wisdom that can help anyone be a healthier person and force of good in the world!

Episode 62: Clint Davis | Reframing Success

Clint Davis, Counselor, Ordained Minister, Army Veteran, talks about the broken way the world defines success. This episode takes us on a journey to deconstruct the American Dream. We have to ask ourselves why we strive for the things the world tells us will make us happy and make clear our intent and purposes. Clint hopes to challenge us all to realize that happiness is not in the American Dream, but in community and proper purpose! 

Episode 61: Clint Davis | Random Acts of Violence

Clint Davis, Army Veteran, Counselor, and Ordained minister shares some thoughts on violence in America from local to national situations. This episode is not about having an answer, but about learning how to have unifying and nuanced conversations to get to answers instead of treating symptoms. We must respond better and ask ourselves why we do what we do and feel the need to react instead of respond. We must do something but we have to realize there are multiple problems and multiple solutions and not many of them are black and white. 

Episode 60: Mindi Foster | Building Your Momentum

Clint Davis, counselor, ordained minister, and Army Veteran talked with Mindi Foster on the 60th episode about trauma, women’s health, jiujitsu, and becoming a healthier person through perseverance and struggle!

Mindi is a purple belt at HeadnodHQ under TacTeam BJJ in Granite City, Illinois where she also teaches women's self-defense. Additionally, she is a writer, Bible teacher, and volunteer missionary. You can find her on Instagram- @fomindi82, Twitter- @Fomindi82, and her blog at www.buildingyourmomentum.com

Episode 59: Clint Davis | Selfhood

Clint Davis, ordained minister, veteran, and counselor talks about trauma, epigenetics, and how this plays into our relationships. He uses attachment theory, supported by scripture, to attempt to make a case that our attachment style effects our relationship with God, others, and ourselves. We must learn to have selfhood and live authentic lives in order to find peace in our trials.

Episode 58: Brandy Walker | Dealing With Chronic Pain

Clint Davis and Brandy Walker LPC have a wonderful talk about Chronic Pain. The goal of this podcast episode is to validate and support those suffering with CP or those who are supporting someone suffering with CP. Brandy is a trauma counselor who works with people who struggle in both of these realms!

Episode 57: Katie Chonacas | Know Thy Self

Clint Davis, counselor, and Actress Katie Chonacas discuss mental health in Hollywood, NFTs, and the importance of changing our culture to where people can be their best selves without over site and manipulation.