Unmasking the True Enemies of Your Mental Health with Kenza Haddock
Episode Overview
Recognise the three enemies of mental health: the devil, the flesh, and the world. Use both clinical knowledge and biblical teachings to combat these enemies. Forgiveness is crucial for mental well-being. Daily spiritual practices like prayer and reading scripture can strengthen mental health. Understanding one's identity in Christ is key to overcoming anxiety, depression, and addiction.
The Key is to recognise the attack and fight back with the right weapons.
Ever wondered what the real enemies of your mental health are? In this eye-opening episode of Crossroads with Jenny Bushkell, author and licensed professional counsellor Kenza Haddock joins Jenny to shed light on the hidden adversaries that impact our mental well-being.
Kenza, who has a wealth of experience as a pastoral counsellor and trauma specialist, discusses her new book, The Three Enemies of Your Mental Health, and reveals the crucial role that faith and spiritual warfare play in battling these foes. With personal anecdotes and practical advice, Kenza shares how she has not only learned about these issues through her professional training but also lived through them herself.
She explains how recognising these enemies—be it the devil, the flesh, or the world—can help you combat them effectively with the right weapons, grounded in both clinical knowledge and biblical teachings. The conversation dives into the importance of forgiveness, understanding one's identity in Christ, and the power of daily spiritual practices like prayer and reading scripture. Kenza’s insights are not just theoretical; they are drawn from her own journey from an Islamic background to finding faith in Christianity.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, or just seeking to strengthen your mental and spiritual health, this episode offers a compassionate and supportive guide to overcoming life's toughest battles. Tune in for a blend of professional expertise and heartfelt wisdom that promises to be both enlightening and encouraging.