By Steve Austin | catching your breath , Depression , Mental Health , self-care , Self-help , stress management
This morning, I was texting with a dear pastor friend of mine, who said this time of year is usually difficult for him, mentally. The strange thing is, my best friend and I have said the same thing for YEARS. August through October usually does something really weird to me, too. It sends me into […]
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By Steve Austin | catching your breath , Family , Marriage , Parenting , relationships , self-esteem , Self-help
When did you last feel taken for granted?Was it today? Last week? Four years ago? If it was deep heartache, it doesn’t matter how long ago it was; you likely haven’t forgotten the feeling of being taken for granted.I recently received an email from someone walking through a crushing season of betrayal. Her heart is […]
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By Steve Austin | catching your breath , faith , Family , Parenting , podcast , self-care , Self-help , Spirituality , stress management
Welcome to episode 33 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast. I’m so excited for you to hear this conversation with Courtney Ellis about life-giving spiritual conversations for weary parents. I often tell people that parenting is the hardest job you’ll ever love. You’re still trying to figure out who you are, deal with your own baggage, […]
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By Steve Austin | Anxiety , Depression , faith , Mental Health , Recovery from a Suicid... , Self-help
I am a suicide survivor. This is my story.Suicide SurvivorIt was late September, 2012. My eyes squinted shut as the nurse wheeled me out the front doors of the psych ward and helped me into the car. This was the first time I’d seen the sun in more than a week.”Good luck, Mr. Austin. Take […]
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By Steve Austin | Anxiety , Depression , Mental Health , Recovery from a Suicid... , Self-help
Depression and anxiety are very real illnesses that can take over your life when undiagnosed and/or untreated. I know because I’ve been there.LIVING WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY: 7 COPING STRATEGIES THAT WORKI was 29-years-old, a husband, father, and pastor when I nearly died by suicide. The depression and anxiety were crippling, but I had never […]
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