Dr Karin Love & Life

Wrestling with addictions is a part of the human experience we all face — to our phones, screens, routines, and even good things. In this episode, we explore the neurological, spiritual, and psychological roots of addiction, revealing how everything from our experiences, wiring, culture, faith (or lack of it) can shape our lives, minds, and who we are.Join us as we unpack the science behind behavioral addictions—how habits like compulsive phone use mimic drug withdrawal in the brain—and why their physiological effects are much more similar than you might think. We break down the latest in mental health language shifts from "substance abuse" to "substance use," and delve into the powerful role of language in destigmatizing struggles we all face. You'll discover how addiction isn’t just about substances—it’s intertwined with human biology and spiritual longing, revealing how dependency can become both a trap and a pathway to spiritual intimacy.We'll explore topics including: the neur

Elliott and I reflect on Easter and how we can integrate the miracle of Christ’s resurrection into our daily lives.We talk about the freedom that comes from surrendering to Christ’s calling and how we can submit to His expectations of us.Spoiler alert:  this surrendering and submitting stuff goes against our natural urges—which is why we need supernatural help!We then move into sharing real-life stories and practical applications on how to move through relationships and hardships that come our way. What do you do when even family or friends disagree with what you believe God is calling you to do? Whether you're wrestling with doubts, facing difficult scenarios, or simply seeking fresh motivation to follow Jesus with courage and joy, you'll leave inspired to embrace the foolishness of the Gospel and walk boldly in the resurrected life.Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott AndersonWebsite: http://loveandlifemedia.com/Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBookInstagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliot

Take charge of your thoughts—even when it feels like you can’t change them.Elliott and Karin unpack the powerful belief that keeps so many of us stuck: “I can’t change my thinking.” They explore how our brains are wired with a negative bias—and how that wiring can quietly shape our beliefs, relationships, and sense of hope.What are you telling yourself on repeat? • I can’t change. • I’ll never get past this. • This is just who I am. • There’s no way through this.These thoughts don’t just sit in your mind—they take root. They shape your identity, your relationships, and your ability to move forward.But what if that belief isn’t true?In this episode, Karin and Elliott explore the following: • Why your brain defaults to negativity (and how to challenge it) • How “stuck thinking” becomes a false identity • The difference between “I can’t” and “this is hard” • How to begin rewiring your thoughts through small, intentional shifts • Why change often starts outside the biggest problem you’re facing • How fear and pas

After a few months off, Elliott is back! And he's just released his newest novel: When Love TransformsToday we discuss insights on marriage, crisis management, and the transformative power of faith. We go in depth on his latest novel, personal challenges, and the importance of surrendering to God's plan in life's trials.You can purchase Elliott's new book When Love Transforms here: https://a.co/d/0hbtoaUG Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott AndersonWebsite: http://loveandlifemedia.com/Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBookInstagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliottanderson

We’re back with The Smart Stepmom, Laura Petherbridge! We continue our discussion about stepfamily life by picking up where we left off in part 1.Specifically, Laura and I discuss the following: Current trends with stepfamilies.For example, the term “bonus mom” is now commonly used instead of “stepmother.” Is this helpful or hurtful?Custody changes—moving from mothers having full custody to 50/50 arrangements.Why children tend to have a harder time connecting with stepmothers as opposed to stepfathers.The many stepfamilies in the Bible and how Laura believes God views stepfamilies.Whether you’re personally part of a stepfamily or not, you’ll be blessed by Laura’s warmth, wit, and wisdom. Please join us! Laura Petherbridge, The Smart StepmomWebsite: https://www.thesmartstepmom.com/Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott AndersonWebsite: http://loveandlifemedia.com/Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBookInstagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliottanderson

I’m so pleased to introduce my personal stepmom coach, Laura Petherbridge, to the Love & Life family! Laura is an author, speaker, and coach. She specializes in supporting clients as they navigate the complexities of modern relationships. She works with couples, women, and single adults sharing with them what God has taught her as a childless stepmom. Laura shares truth fromScripture, along with wisdom from personal challenges. In part one of our conversation, Laura and I discuss all things stepfamily. Specifically, we tackle the following:• Expectations—those we realize we have and those that surprise us.• How bio parents perceive their children vs. how stepparents see their children. • The most important thing stepparents can do to help the family gel.• What bio parents need to understand about their spouse’s experience as a stepmother or stepfather.Join us for part 1 of our deep dive into stepfamily life!Laura Petherbridge, The Smart StepmomWebsite: https://www.thesmartstepmom.com/Dr. Karin & Pasto

I’m thrilled to welcome back to Love & Life, Jenna McCarthy. Her newest book was just released and is co-authored with Dr. Pierre Kory called: The War on Chlorine Dioxide: The Medicine That Could End Medicine. She’s also the author of Yankee Doodle Soup for the Fringy, Tin Foil Hat-Wearing Conspiracy Theorist’s Soul and The War on Ivermectin: The Medicine that Saved Millions and Could Have Ended the Pandemic with Dr. Pierre Kory. Picking up where we left off, we continue to process our parallel journeys navigating a country and world that we don’t even recognize anymore. How do you process everything that’s culturally and politically these last few years?How do you navigate the isolation you can feel from family and friends?What does moving forward look like? What can we do? What are practical ways we can push back and find trustworthy voices? And how does Substack play into all of this?We discuss this and so much on the show today! Jenna McCarthySubstack: https://jennasside.rocks/Dr. Karin & Pastor E

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. It’s a holiday that brings up a lot of emotions for people whether you’re single or not. Elliott is back today to discuss various strategies and modalities for approaching Valentine’s Day that honors our past and encourages us to embrace growth and change regardless of our relationship status.  He specifically shares his experiences working with both students and therapy clients, highlighting how our formative years and relationships shape our pursuit of love. Elliott emphasizes that healing those wounds can lead to healthier and more fulfilling connections.  So if the idea of love to you feels complicated, chaotic, or even painful, this discussion dives into how you can rewire your attachment style, nurture genuine intimacy, and find peace regardless of your relationship history or status.Ultimately, we hope no matter what your relationship status is this Valentine’s Day, that this episode gives you practical steps to finding healing, fulfillment, and peace.  Dr. K

Today I’m speaking with Rob Pikula, who I met at the Indiana Children’s Health Defense. Rob is an advocate for medical freedom and shares his experience dealing with many personal trials and how he overcame those hardships through the power of shifting his mindset, understanding his triggers, and learning to live presently.  Rob shares how his health freedom advocacy began with a life-altering event—a heart attack that revealed to him the limitations of conventional medicine. After hitting various dead ends within the current medical system, Rob sought alternative treatments and started to question the medical protocols that had been imposed on him. This pivotal moment set him on a path of research and self-discovery, leading to a deeper understanding of health and wellness. Rob’s journey is a powerful testament to the importance of health freedom, personal empowerment, and the role of mindset in shaping our realities. May you be empowered by Rob’s story and encouraged to take control of your own mental, phys

Today I’m joined again by Dr. M. Nathaniel Mead and Dave Wayne as we continue the conversation Dr. Mead and I began in Ep. 391 Covid: Find out What REALLY Happened on The Covid Index. In this conversation, we dive into the ways censorship, corporate influence, and technological manipulation have distorted evidence-based medicine, suppressed free speech, and accelerated societal fragmentation. We also discuss the profound impact of mass formation and psychological manipulation during COVID — from the suppression of dissenting voices to the rapid artificialization of lifestyles, food, and even human identity. We break down:* The decline of genuine science and the rise of scientism during the pandemic* The dangers of centralized media, censorship, and reliance on AI for knowledge* How artificial environments, chemical exposure, and disconnection from nature are subtly rewiring human biology and psychology* The importance of reclaiming personal autonomy, free speech, and practices like mindfulness* Practical step

We are continuing to discuss what real change looks like in 2026. We start off in the middle of a Midwest snowstorm, which takes out Karin’s power mid-recording, but Elliott and Tim pick up the conversation and continue to discuss how Elliott’s clients have embraced his A.C.E. acronyms from Ep. 390.The conversation leads into what do we do when life happens? How do we stay present and grounded in the midst of chaos? How can we reframe difficult circumstances? How do we battle the internal dialogue we can all find ourselves struggling with? These patterns, beliefs, and habits that are ingrained into us. What does real transformation look like?Elliott gives practical application that gives us a framework for how to face these challenges and keep moving us forward! This is the time of the year when New Year’s Resolutions start to drop off. May this conversation help give you the tools and belief to keep going! You can take charge of your thoughts and take charge of your life in 2026!   Dr. Karin & Pastor Ell

Last November, I attended the Children's Health Defense Annual Conference in Austin, and I was able to connect with so many medical freedom activists and dissidents and so many people who are still concerned about COVID. Yes, even 6 years later - we need answers!At the conference, I got connected with The Covid Index, founded by researcher M. Nathaniel Mead, MSc, PhD.Since the late 1990s, Dr. Mead has authored over 55 peer-reviewed scientific papers, contributed to numerous books, served as an editor for two peer-reviewed scientific journals, and worked as an integrative-medicine research consultant. Mead is also the lead author on several peer-reviewed papers on the Covid-19 mRNA vaccines, co-authored with Drs. Peter McCullough, Stephanie Seneff, Jessica Rose, Paul Marik, William Makis, and other notable scientists.He joins me on the program today to discuss where we are today and the work that The Covid Index is doing to grow and build an expansive dictionary of evidence to the many falsehoods that were

On the heels of last week’s episode, we are continuing to discuss how to thrive in 2026! Today, Elliott and Karin dive into various modalities to help us strategize and take charge. They explore the importance of concrete planning in areas like sleep, nutrition, and personal habits, emphasizing the power of self-control and conscientiousness. Elliott takes us through two acronyms that he uses in his personality class he’s teaching this spring:A.C.E.Accept, Change, EngageAcknowledge, Consider, EmoteKarin then walks us through her practice this year, highlighting a fruit of the Spirit each month and the habits, practices, and mindset changes that can come from it. Finally, the conversation also touches on recent changes in health recommendations and their impact on current and future generations. Join them as they share personal insights, practical strategies, and the significance of aligning habits with values for a healthier, more intentional life in 2026!Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott AndersonWebsite: http:/

Happy New Year!As we move into 2026, it’s that time of year where many of us take time to pause, reflect, and set goals for the upcoming year. Transformation is something that takes time. It’s change that comes from the inside out. But where do we start? At times, it can feel daunting and overwhelming to even know where to begin. So today, we want to discuss various ways we can grow personally, spiritually, and within our relationships.  What role does reflection play in setting goals for the new year?How do we build habits when our days already feel too full?What does it mean to be intentional in 2026?How do all of these areas impact not only ourselves but the relationships around us?Take charge of your new year and build habits, routines, and systems that will last! We pray that no matter how 2026 finds you, this year would be one of transformation for you. Thank you for listening. Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott AndersonWebsite: http://loveandlifemedia.com/Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDat

Estranged. Cut off. Disengaged.Whatever you want to call it—it’s trending! Going “no contact” has become so ubiquitous Oprah covered it in a recent podcast episode, Mel Robbins just wrote a NY Times article about it, and it’s the subject of several books and thousands of TikToks.What’s going on? Why are so many adult children cutting off their parents and families?Is Going No Contact a difficult, yet imperative, decision to protect oneself from a toxic family?Or, does it reflect an unwillingness to navigate the messiness of adult family relationships, because, of course, it’s way easier to solely interact with likeminded friends. Is it self care or self sabotage?Elliott and I delve into the myriad elements surrounding this phenomenon, including:1️⃣The increase of family disengagement Elliott has witnessed in his clinical practice. 2️⃣The Going No Contact debate—does it facilitate or impede our emotional development and maturity?3️⃣How “self-help culture” has introduced therapeutic terms into our everyday lexi

We’ve been in a series about how we handle family dynamics during the holidays. In past episodes, we’ve talked about staying present vs. distracted, connected vs. isolated, all while staying authentic to who we are as individuals. Today, we continue the conversation with some practical strategies for dealing with these conflicts. What do we do if a family member continues to make jabs at us (no, not that jab!)?How do family systems play into these dynamics?What roles can we play as individuals in our unique family system?What if family feels threatened by our own personal growth and development?These topics and so much more!We hope today’s episode will leave you feeling empowered with practical strategies as you head into the holiday season with your loved ones!Dive headfirst into the complexities of family dynamics, particularly focusing on estrangement and holiday conflicts. They discuss the importance of setting boundaries, the role of humor in easing tensions, and the challenges of confrontation within fa

Today we have Liz James from Blessed By His Blood on the podcast to discuss the ways in which the blood donation industry isn’t everything most of us thought it was. As it turns out, there is a lot of money involved, and as with most things, everything is not as it seems. In response to this, Liz started Blessed By His Blood after she felt God leading her in a new direction in the wake of 2020. We hope today’s conversation will inform and empower you to take charge of your health and give you some tools and insights to make informed decisions about your health care. Blessed By His BloodWebsite: https://www.blessedbyhisblood.com/  X: http://x.com/blessedBHB Apply for Membership:  https://www.blessedbyhisblood.com/apply/ Donate: https://www.blessedbyhisblood.com/#donate Senate Hearings Referenced in InterviewTexas 2025 House Hearing on SB125: https://rumble.com/v6ub183-texas-state-house-hearing-may-2025.html Texas 225 Senate Hearing on SB125: https://rumble.com/v6smf15-texas-state-capitol-march-2025.html Dr. Ka

Today we have some listeners questions related to navigating the complexities of family and relational dynamics during the holidays.  How do we relate with family members who are takers?How do we grieve well with those who are experiencing grief during the holidays?Elliott shares tools and practical tips for how to navigate givers and takers in family relationships, the importance of self-reflection, and how to embrace grief during the holidays. Be blessed as you listen and please let us know if you have more questions related to the holidays! We’d love to address them on the podcast for you. Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott AndersonWebsite: http://loveandlifemedia.com/Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBookInstagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliottanderson

I connected with React 19 at the Children’s Health Defense Conference in Austin earlier this month. I wanted to invite some of its members to share their stories of COVID shot injuries. To this day, most of the public is unaware of the horrific adverse events many people experienced when doing the “right thing” by taking the “vaccine” during COVID.Doctors ignored their conditions or claimed they were psychosomatic. Insurance companies often refused to cover their treatments, surgeries, and medications. Some victims’ lives have been forever altered. They’ve gone from healthy and vibrant to bedridden and wheelchair bound. Some have died. Will anyone acknowledge them? Acknowledge their suffering? Acknowledge they tried to do their part to stop the spread of the virus—only to endure lifelong suffering?Will they ever be heard?React 19’s mission is to support these victims and provide a platform through which they can share their story. At Love & Life we see them; we hear them; we walk arm and arm with them. Th

With the holidays upon us, Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott delve into the complexities of family dynamics during the holiday season. They explore the challenges that arise when families gather during the holidays and offer various perspective shifts we can have to move through those challenges. From navigating estranged relationships to embracing the joy and tension of holiday traditions.How do we navigate triggering family dynamics during the holidays?How can you manage expectations to reduce holiday stress and anxiety?How can you embrace emotional sensitivity and allow feelings to surface without shame?How can you foster meaningful connections with kindness and grace within family tensions?Join them as they discuss the importance of being present, navigating expectations, and finding connection in the midst of family gatherings. Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott AndersonWebsite: http://loveandlifemedia.com/Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBookInstagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliottanderson