Abiding Love Podcast

By: Brandy Pursley
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  • Hi Everyone! This is Brandy Pursley and I’m the host of a brand new podcast launching next Tuesday, February 11th! Tune into Abiding Love Podcast-a mental health and trauma coaching ministry where I believe that just because you’ve survived doesn’t mean you’re healed!Join me twice a month on Tuesdays where I’ll discuss various mental health and trauma topics while maintaining a biblical perspective and candid atmosphere! I’ll have special guest experts or survivors every month or so to share their expertise or testimony on the show. Join me wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! God’s Light, love and peace go with you!
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Episodes
  • Trauma: The Indiscriminate Crisis

    Trauma: The Indiscriminate Crisis
    Mar 11 2025
    Intro Hi friends! Welcome to Abiding Love Podcast-A ministry for mental health and trauma,where I believe that just because you've survived, doesn't mean you're healed. Thank you for joining me today! In each episode we’ll dive deeper and explore how and where true healing is found! I’m your host, Brandy Pursley. This episode is brought to you today with thanks and acknowledgement to Light University and the American Association of Christian Counselors. Music is “Near to you” by Kite Flight, courtesy of Uppbeat. ****Legal Disclaimer: I AM NOT A LICENSED THERAPIST AND THEREFORE I AM NOT QUALIFIED OR CLAIM TO GIVE MEDICAL OR PSYCHIATRIC ADVICE OR HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO PRACTICE MEDICINE. ****FULL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: As a mental health coach, I agree to respect and uphold confidentiality of any potential client WITH THE EXCEPTION of threat of suicide, homicide, or abuse of an individual. If you suspect abuse of a child, senior citizen or disabled persons or domestic violence, please contact DCFS at: (877) 237-0004.Reports can be made anonymous. If you reside in Texas, you can call the TX abuse hotline: (800) 252-5400. If I suspect abuse is occurring in any form by or to an individual, as a mandated reporter in the state of Texas, I will be required to report the occurrence. If you are feeling suicidal and need help, please call: Suicide Hotline (800)273-8255 988 (mobile) Now, last week we touched on a little bit about trauma and the damage it causes in its aftermath. This week, we’ll expand on that. How do we define trauma? Well, Webster defines it as “ a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.” Trauma can have long lasting effects on us as humans. Whether we admit to it or not, we have all experienced or will experience a traumatic event at some point in our life. Whether it be a death in the family, loss of relationship, illness, etc. we all face some level of trauma. Here on earth, trauma is an indiscriminate crisis we face on the daily. It pays no mind to gender, age, ethnicity, or religious beliefs. It comes in like a thief in the night to rob us of our safety, security, privacy, mental, physical and spiritual health. Trauma can come in different levels of severity. The trauma I want to mostly focus on are the severe cases because that is where our mental health is usually at risk. Abuse of any kind, witnessing or being involved in a traumatic event such as 9/11 or school shootings are all examples of severe cases of trauma. All of which I hope and pray my listeners have not experienced all at once in their lifetime. If so, my heart and prayers go out to you! I’m truly sorry and pray that you keep hanging in there and listening to get the encouragement you need to begin your healing journey! ****Trigger Warning: this episode discusses severe trauma, mental health issues, child abuse, homicide/suicide.**** Trauma leaves collateral damage. Especially when it is a major life- altering event. The more traumatic the experience, the more likely our mental health will suffer and decline. It’s a heartbreaking reality to know that about 50% of our population has undiagnosed mental illness or disorders which means that they’re not getting the help they need. Why? Because many still view mental health issues as a stigma. No matter if they suffered from trauma or not. The idea of “mental health” began in the early 20th century, however, it was mostly coined as mental illness because they didn’t really understand the separation of different disorders that caused mental health issues back then. Mental health awareness became more popular in the 1990’s and so much of the stigma surrounding it declined. Not totally disappeared, mind you. The world as we knew it then versus what it is now is why trauma-informed mental healthcare has become more prevalent among many healthcare facilities and even among those who work closely with children, seniors, veterans, and the disabled. As a podcast host, I also listen to other podcasts. True crime is one of my favorite guilty pleasures. What can I say? I love a good murder mystery! I also enjoy trying to figure out the psychology behind the crime and the perpetrator. As you can guess, true crime usually involves some sort of trauma inflicted involuntarily towards an unsuspecting victim. The most traumatic, being… you guessed it, child victims. In fact, when my daughter was younger, around 3- 4 yrs old, I would have nightmares about her being abducted. I would wake up terrified and in tears and would run to her room to check on her and make sure she was safe in her bed. I was going back to school at the time and I was suffering from some severe separation anxiety. I had been at home with her for the first few years so it was hard to leave her. So, you can guess as a momma myself, It hurts my heart to hear about the abuse, neglect, and especially the death of a child due to an unfeeling, disturbed individual whether it be an adult or ...
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    15 mins
  • So You’ve survived, Now What?

    So You’ve survived, Now What?
    Feb 25 2025
    This episode speaks to the aftermath of trauma and what healing looks like for survivors.
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    20 mins
  • Why Abiding Love?

    Why Abiding Love?
    Feb 9 2025
    My goal here at Abiding Love is to offer hope and encouragement through the holistic lens of the biblical world view as a mental health coach. Trauma comes in many forms and it does not discriminate. Because we live in a fallen world, trauma has become an inevitable crisis in our lives. My hope is that through the work of God’s love and grace, I can empower and help you advocate for yourself in YOUR unique healing journey.

    I am excited for this journey we are about to take together! Through scripture, testimonies, and special guest appearances I hope to create an organic and candid connective atmosphere where you feel safe to share and receive the hope and encouragement th at comes from the love of God!
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    24 mins

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