Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford

Psychologist, Dr. Shannan Crawford, innovator of the Restoring-Self-Cohesion model, uses her experience and passion so you understand and resolve the unconscious dynamics that have been sabotaging your best efforts, so you can consistently enjoy being you, experience deeper connection in your relationships, and streamline your efforts toward reaching your goals and dreams. Follow Dr. Crawford on social @DRSHANNANCRAWFORD and visit DRSHANNANCRAWFORD.COM for more resources and updates.

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Monday Dec 12, 2022

Deconstructing ones faith has become common practice in the last few years. It's a sometimes terrifying and hopeless process that leaves a person feeling jaded and violated. This week, Jeremy Hilliard walks us through his seasons of deconstruction, how it affected his family, what the true purpose of it was, and how he came out the other side with a new vitality.
Whether you are a Christian or not, we want this to be a safe space for discussing how you interpret the universe, spirituality, humanity, God, science, and everything in between. We encourage you to keep asking the hard questions, and be led with kindness when disagreements inevitably arise.
 
0:00 Intro to productive faith deconstruction
1:41 Jeremy Hilliard questions faith
3:40 Start of deconstruction
5:30 Can I actually ask these questions?
7:50 I stopped everything.
10:37 Blown up grid + Jesus
15:00 I want to know the "real" God
18:45 Walk through the door thoughtfully
20:30 Recognize your "why" (you CAN experience God)
24:11 Resources/Next Steps
26:14 How to support someone that's deconstructing their faith
 
Subscribe to the "Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford" Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/c/DrShannanCrawford/
 
About Jeremy Hilliard:
Jeremy and wife Bridget have spent 20 years of ministry in numerous countries around the world launching churches, ministries, and businesses, with a drive to see His kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven. They love partnering together in ministry and teaming up in all that Jesus places in their path to join Him in. They thrive in preaching, teaching, leading, and being led by the spirit with Jesus' strategies of Heaven!
https://www.bethelleadersnetwork.com/
 
About Dr. Shannan Crawford:
As CEO of Dr. Crawford & Associates in Keller, Texas, Dr. Shannan Crawford continues a family tradition of successful business owners and uses her skills and knowledge to help not only her patients in their personal lives through individual, couples, and family counseling, she also empowers entrepreneurs with her unique strategies to enhance the effectiveness of their leadership. She innovated the Restoring-Self-Cohesion model, which assists leaders in navigating common obstacles including self-sabotage, procrastination, self-limiting behaviors, and lack of work-life balance found in themselves and in those they lead.
Dr. Crawford is also a national and international speaker, is an adjunct professor at The King’s University in Texas, hosts her own popular podcast, “Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford,” and is an author working on a fictional trilogy. She has served on the boards of philanthropic organizations such as 4Word and Kingdom Business Leaders, as well as lead groups that foster faith, community, and service. She earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. A California native, Crawford now lives in Keller, Texas.
 
Follow Dr. Shannan Crawford:
https://drshannancrawford.com/
https://crawfordclinics.com/ 
https://www.instagram.com/drshannancrawford/
https://www.facebook.com/DrShannanCrawford1/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshannancrawford/ 

Monday Dec 05, 2022

Do you end up kicking yourself after bingeing treats, sweets, and other savory comfort foods during the holidays? Maybe being around family triggers past trauma and sends you into a spiral of ruminating on the past. Whatever the case may be, we want to give you 10 tips to crushing your goals even during the holidays. This season brings both joy and grief. We want you to be prepared with helpful tools to make the most of these weeks. You are more than capable of transforming your life. Start with your mind, go slow, give grace, and you'll see new life begin to sprout.
We are cheering you on, #unlockucommunity !!!
 
 
Subscribe to the "Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford" Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/c/DrShannanCrawford/
 
About Dr. Shannan Crawford:
As CEO of Dr. Crawford & Associates in Keller, Texas, Dr. Shannan Crawford continues a family tradition of successful business owners and uses her skills and knowledge to help not only her patients in their personal lives through individual, couples, and family counseling, she also empowers entrepreneurs with her unique strategies to enhance the effectiveness of their leadership. She innovated the Restoring-Self-Cohesion model, which assists leaders in navigating common obstacles including self-sabotage, procrastination, self-limiting behaviors, and lack of work-life balance found in themselves and in those they lead.
Dr. Crawford is also a national and international speaker, is an adjunct professor at The King’s University in Texas, hosts her own popular podcast, “Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford,” and is an author working on a fictional trilogy. She has served on the boards of philanthropic organizations such as 4Word and Kingdom Business Leaders, as well as lead groups that foster faith, community, and service. She earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. A California native, Crawford now lives in Keller, Texas.
 
Follow Dr. Shannan Crawford:
https://www.instagram.com/drshannancrawford/
https://www.facebook.com/DrShannanCrawford1/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshannancrawford/
https://drshannancrawford.com/

Monday Nov 28, 2022

After marrying the love of her life, Jessica found herself on a journey of IVF treatments, processing childhood trauma, and learning how to stay hopeful during infertility. A common assumption we hold is that if we do good, no harm will come to us. The world does not fit that utopian narrative, and as such Jessica has faced deep loss and trauma as she desperately attempted to keep her marriage and family afloat. After hearing her story, you’ll see just how imperative it was that she dive head first into deep spiritual connection and community to live with grief and trauma. We need each other especially during hard seasons.
If you are going through infertility, or something similar, we are here for you.
If you or someone you know is in need of therapy, check out these directories:
https://caps.net/
https://aacc.net/
*Disclaimer: the stories and opinions expressed by the interviewer and interviewee are expressly that of the speakers and are not intended to be a supplement for therapy, medication, or the like. If you are in need of mental or medical assistance, please connect with your therapist/doctor for next steps.
 
Follow Jessica:
https://www.gracewhilewewait.com/
https://www.instagram.com/gracewhilewewait/
https://www.facebook.com/gracewhilewewait/?fref=ts
Child Loss Blog - https://www.gracewhilewewait.com/blog-grid/
Newsletter - https://www.gracewhilewewait.com/subscribe/
 
Subscribe to the "Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford" Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/c/DrShannanCrawford/
 
About Dr. Shannan Crawford:
As CEO of Dr. Crawford & Associates in Keller, Texas, Dr. Shannan Crawford continues a family tradition of successful business owners and uses her skills and knowledge to help not only her patients in their personal lives through individual, couples, and family counseling, she also empowers entrepreneurs with her unique strategies to enhance the effectiveness of their leadership. She innovated the Restoring-Self-Cohesion model, which assists leaders in navigating common obstacles including self-sabotage, procrastination, self-limiting behaviors, and lack of work-life balance found in themselves and in those they lead. Dr. Crawford is also a national and international speaker, is an adjunct professor at The King’s University in Texas, hosts her own popular podcast, “Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford,” and is an author working on a fictional trilogy.
She has served on the boards of philanthropic organizations such as 4Word and Kingdom Business Leaders, as well as lead groups that foster faith, community, and service. She earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. A California native, Crawford now lives in Keller, Texas.
Follow Dr. Shannan Crawford:
https://www.instagram.com/drshannancrawford/
https://www.facebook.com/DrShannanCrawford1/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshannancrawford/
https://drshannancrawford.com/

Monday Nov 21, 2022

Where do you go when you feel disappointed? Do you scroll through social media? Find new Pinterest obsessions? Obsess over the next pitch meeting after a failed venture? Grab the nearest merlot? Some of these may seem like obvious coping mechanisms, but there is one that is more frequent that goes unnoticed: fantasy. In this episode we break down the definition + examples of fantasizing, the importance of stewarding the present moment, and being intentional to choose gratitude.
Don’t just endure this holiday season, enjoy the awkward and wonderful moments right in front of you!
 
0:00 Intro to fantasy as a defense mechanism
1:17 Where do you go when you’re feeling disappointed?
1:45 Fantasy - a coping strategy
3:19 You are creating discontentment
4:14 Steward the present moment
5:20 Take thoughts captive
6:45 “I choose gratitude”
8:45 It’s not easy, it takes repetition
10:30 Take action + be intentional
12:10 Seductive fantasy thinking is destructive
13:30 Let your life begin now
 
 
Subscribe to the "Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford" Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/c/DrShannanCrawford/
 
About Dr. Shannan Crawford:
As CEO of Dr. Crawford & Associates in Keller, Texas, Dr. Shannan Crawford continues a family tradition of successful business owners and uses her skills and knowledge to help not only her patients in their personal lives through individual, couples, and family counseling, she also empowers entrepreneurs with her unique strategies to enhance the effectiveness of their leadership. She innovated the Restoring-Self-Cohesion model, which assists leaders in navigating common obstacles including self-sabotage, procrastination, self-limiting behaviors, and lack of work-life balance found in themselves and in those they lead.
Dr. Crawford is also a national and international speaker, is an adjunct professor at The King’s University in Texas, hosts her own popular podcast, “Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford,” and is an author working on a fictional trilogy. She has served on the boards of philanthropic organizations such as 4Word and Kingdom Business Leaders, as well as lead groups that foster faith, community, and service. She earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. A California native, Crawford now lives in Keller, Texas.
 
Follow Dr. Shannan Crawford:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshannancrawford/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrShannanCrawford1/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshannancrawford/
https://drshannancrawford.com/

Monday Nov 14, 2022

This week’s episode is a sneak peek into a speaking engagement I had the privilege of being a part of this month! We cover what happens in our inner world, the realities of imposter syndrome, and how to process insecurity and grief.
Settle in and get unlocked today!
 
0:00 Intro to Episode
0:23 Amalgamation of All of Us
3:50 Inner World Rebellion
5:00 Intro to Parts of Self
7:00 Internal Board Meeting
8:45 Formation of Unconscious Beliefs
12:00 Parts of Self Explained
15:00 “Pain is Pain”
16:45 Shock/Denial
18:00 Multi-part System Teamwork
20:30 Anger is a Stage of Grief
22:40 Cognitive Labeling
24:30 Atonement
26:00 Bring it Conscious
28:30 Processing Grief
30:00 Processing Insecurity
 
Subscribe to the "Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford" Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/c/DrShannanCrawford/
About Dr. Shannan Crawford:
As CEO of Dr. Crawford & Associates in Keller, Texas, Dr. Shannan Crawford continues a family tradition of successful business owners and uses her skills and knowledge to help not only her patients in their personal lives through individual, couples, and family counseling, she also empowers entrepreneurs with her unique strategies to enhance the effectiveness of their leadership.
She innovated the Restoring-Self-Cohesion model, which assists leaders in navigating common obstacles including self-sabotage, procrastination, self-limiting behaviors, and lack of work-life balance found in themselves and in those they lead. Dr. Crawford is also a national and international speaker, is an adjunct professor at The King’s University in Texas, hosts her own popular podcast, “Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford,” and is an author working on a fictional trilogy. She has served on the boards of philanthropic organizations such as 4Word and Kingdom Business Leaders, as well as lead groups that foster faith, community, and service.
She earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. A California native, Crawford now lives in Keller, Texas.
 
Follow Dr. Shannan Crawford:
https://www.instagram.com/drshannancrawford/
https://www.facebook.com/DrShannanCrawford1/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshannancrawford/
https://drshannancrawford.com/

Monday Nov 07, 2022

Think of the person in your life that you would describe as tenacious, forward-moving, on the offense, driven. These people have GRIT derived from adversity, and this week's guest is no different. Ben Humble is an avid freedom seeker on behalf of his fellow man and has discovered strategy and profound practices to uncover wealth in all corners of today's economy. This episode walks through basic budgeting, jumpstarting your real estate prowess, how to have the mindset of an investor, what separates wealth from greed, and so much more. 
 
Grab a notebook, you're going to want to revisit this episode! 
 
 
More About Ben:
https://instagram.com/benhumble_
https://www.facebook.com/BenHumbleCEO
Benjamin (Ben) Muresan, was born in Romania in 1985, during a time of communism. His familyescaped the country before the revolution and landed in a refugee camp in Austria in 1990. After immigrating to Canada, and finally being reunited with his siblings, Ben developed a passion for life and a gratitude mindset. At an early age he dreamed of building an empire and motivating, entertaining, and investing in other people. He attended school for music, then dropped out to pursue a career in business.
Becoming a millionaire at 30 years old, Ben raised $35,000 off market and did 300 real estate deals. He created a sub-prime homeownership company that helped dozens of families change their financial future. He is the founder of an Educational Real Estate Company called Cashflow Tribe, helping Canadians achieve financial freedom through building successful real estate businesses. He continues to change lives through his passion for speaking, teaching and coaching. He feels that it's his calling to serve people and create a massive impact.
Ben believes in being a faithful steward and practicing abundance mindset. Ben considers his faith as his greatest asset and recognizes the power of always staying "humble but hungry".
 
Subscribe to the "Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford" Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/c/DrShannanCrawford/
About Dr. Shannan Crawford:
As CEO of Dr. Crawford & Associates in Keller, Texas, Dr. Shannan Crawford continues a family tradition of successful business owners and uses her skills and knowledge to help not only her patients in their personal lives through individual, couples, and family counseling, she also empowers entrepreneurs with her unique strategies to enhance the effectiveness of their leadership. She innovated the Restoring-Self-Cohesion model, which assists leaders in navigating common obstacles including self-sabotage, procrastination, self-limiting behaviors, and lack of work-life balance found in themselves and in those they lead.
Dr. Crawford is also a national and international speaker, is an adjunct professor at The King’s University in Texas, hosts her own popular podcast, “Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford,” and is an author working on a fictional trilogy. She has served on the boards of philanthropic organizations such as 4Word and Kingdom Business Leaders, as well as lead groups that foster faith, community, and service. She earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. A California native, Crawford now lives in Keller, Texas.
Follow Dr. Shannan Crawford:
https://www.instagram.com/drshannancrawford/
https://www.facebook.com/DrShannanCrawford1/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshannancrawford/
https://drshannancrawford.com/
 

Monday Oct 31, 2022

Intense events can wreak havoc in our brains and bodies. Many people’s bodies have shifted to PTSD to cope with the high stress they experienced. This week, we hear from Dr. Steve West on his journey from life changing events, to struggling with PTSD, and now working with an amazing team to live life to the fullest.
If you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD, we see you. We hear you. And we are cheering you on. You are so valued and we want you to discover freedom to the greatest degree possible.
If you’re in the Keller, TX or Dallas/Fort Worth area and are interested in therapy, connect with our counselors at Crawford Clinics by visiting our website at drshannancrawford.com.
If you’re in any other state or area, we encourage you to reach out to AACC.net or CAPS.net to find practices and therapists in your area.
The Bronze Scar Book - https://amzn.to/3SFNOTA
0:00 Welcome
0:23 Introduction to Dr. Steve West
1:38 Serving Joint Chiefs of Staff
3:00 Experience with Military Trauma
6:25 Bronze Star Honor
7:26 Bronze Scar Book
9:26 Discovering Potential PTSD within Self
13:00 “I talked to a psychiatrist”
15:00 Symptoms Indicating I had PTSD
17:00 Reflecting on the Signs
19:35 Diagnosis + Mindset
21:20 “What’s helped you overcome shame?”
 
More about Dr. Steve West:
Dr. West has a Master’s degree in psychology and counseling and a second master’s degree program in marriage and family therapy at the University of Nebraska. He is The United States Air Force Chaplaincy subject matter expert on family therapy, has over forty years’ experience in military chaplaincy, as a police officer, urgency medical technician, pastor, and a hospital chaplain.
Dr. West has almost five decades of counseling experience and is a college and university speaker on trauma. He is also a sought after podcast and radio interview guest. His military service spanned 41 years, during which he served two Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was also chaplain for the White House Communications Agency during the Clinton administration and honored with the Air Force Association’s Annual Chaplain Corps Award in 2008.
Subscribe to the "Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford" Podcast
About Dr. Shannan Crawford:
As CEO of Dr. Crawford & Associates in Keller, Texas, Dr. Shannan Crawford continues a family tradition of successful business owners and uses her skills and knowledge to help not only her patients in their personal lives through individual, couples, and family counseling, she also empowers entrepreneurs with her unique strategies to enhance the effectiveness of their leadership. She innovated the Restoring-Self-Cohesion model, which assists leaders in navigating common obstacles including self-sabotage, procrastination, self-limiting behaviors, and lack of work-life balance found in themselves and in those they lead.
Dr. Crawford is also a national and international speaker, is an adjunct professor at The King’s University in Texas, hosts her own popular podcast, “Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford,” and is an author working on a fictional trilogy. She has served on the boards of philanthropic organizations such as 4Word and Kingdom Business Leaders, as well as lead groups that foster faith, community, and service. She earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. A California native, Crawford now lives in Keller, Texas.
Follow Dr. Shannan Crawford:
Website: https://drshannancrawford.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshannancrawford/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrShannanCrawford1/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshannancrawford/ 

Monday Oct 24, 2022

This is the third installment of discovering financial healing and freedom with Stephen DeSilva! Did you know that there are physiological implications that are attributed to our decision making - both good and bad? When we are in a fight/flight headspace, especially when dealing with finances, decisions are not made with peace and clarity. Learn about Stephen's group and process to illicit financial freedom for any and all earning levels!
Check out episode 53 + 54 to hear more from Stephen.
 
Follow Stephen:
Website - https://stephenkdesilva.com/about
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephenkdesilva/
Resources/Books - https://stephenkdesilva.com/store
Financial Group - https://stephenkdesilva.substack.com/ 
More about Stephen:
Stephen began his career in 1985 as a certified public accountant, where he excelled in auditing, tax preparation, and peer review compliance services. In 1995, Stephen formed his own professional corporation serving non-profit, pastoral, and itinerant ministries and organizations. In the same year, he joined Bethel Church of Redding to serve as chief financial officer and member of their senior leadership team. After two decades of learning and growing, Stephen has transitioned to create and teach full-time on the subjects of money and the prosperous soul. With a unique blend of experience, humor, and creativity, Stephen offers the Body of Christ a fresh, Holy Spirit-inspired perspective with his biblically based financial insights. Stephen is based in Redding, California, with the wife of his youth, Dawna De Silva, founder and co-leader of the international healing and deliverance ministry Bethel Sozo International.

Monday Oct 17, 2022

We all have childhood wounds. How do we parent the next generation when we are still struggling with our own painful experiences from adolescence? Restoring Self Cohesion Expert and Innovator, Dr. Shannan Crawford gives a myriad of examples and encouragement on how YOU can train up your children in safety and attachment. Some key points covered include: autonomy is important for you and your child(ren), attachment vs helicopter parenting, common pitfalls, and how to restore authority in the home. 
 
We continue to cheer you on! Don't expect perfection, and give yourself room to grow and discover better ways to care for yourself and your family!
 
 
ABOUT DR. CRAWFORD
As CEO of Crawford Clinics in Keller, Texas, Dr. Shannan Crawford continues a family tradition of successful business owners and uses her skills and knowledge to help not only her patients in their personal lives through individual, couples, and family counseling, she also empowers entrepreneurs with her unique strategies to enhance the effectiveness of their leadership. She innovated the Restoring-Self-Cohesion model, which assists leaders in navigating common obstacles including self-sabotage, procrastination, self-limiting behaviors, and lack of work-life balance found in themselves and in those they lead. Dr. Crawford is also a national and international speaker, is an adjunct professor at The King’s University in Texas, hosts her own popular podcast, “Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford,” and is an author working on a fictional trilogy. She has served on the boards of philanthropic organizations such as 4Word and Kingdom Business Leaders, as well as lead groups that foster faith, community, and service. She earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. A California native, Crawford now lives in Keller, Texas.
☞ FOLLOW DR. CRAWFORD ☜
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshannancrawford/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrShannanCrawford1/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshannancrawford/
Website: https://drshannancrawford.com/

Monday Oct 10, 2022

This is round 2 of hearing from Dr. Amy Novotny and her incredible exploits in the world of running. In this episode Dr. Novotny shares her journey from mid-range athleticism to running back to back full marathons - not to mention a 100mile trek thrown in just to test her limits. She explains the keys to unlocking her body starts in our minds. We can do hard things by understanding how to work with our bodies, minds, and nervous system. If this inspires you like it has inspired us, we want to hear your story! Head to drshannancrawford.com and send us a message about what's impacted you from this episode. Or find us on social media linked here.
 
And be sure to follow Amy and all that she's doing! 
PABR Institute - https://pabrinstitute.com/
"Don't Quit" book - https://amzn.to/3SANEgW
More about Dr. Amy:
Dr. Amy Novotny founded the PABR® Institute with the mission to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short. Her unique approach comes from her experience treating in a variety of settings and with a wide range of patient populations over the past 13 years. Her background in orthopedics, sports, geriatrics, balance disorders, nerve injuries, and most recently, chronic pain; and influences from coursework at the Postural Restoration Institute gave her the foundation to develop this treatment method to address a wide variety of painful and restrictive conditions. Her methods have helped countless people reduce and eliminate pain, stress, anxiety, orthopedic surgeries, sleep issues and the need for medications. She co-authored two Amazon #1 Best-Selling books Don’t Quit: Stories of Persistence, Courage and Faith and Success Habits of Super Achievers, which share her journey on how and why she developed the PABR® Method. Her ability to speak French and Spanish has allowed her to communicate with and help various clients from all around the world, including France, Mexico, Central America and South America. She has a variety of interests including running 40+ marathons, running 10 ultra marathons (including two 100 milers), completing an Ironman triathlon, photographing wildlife and landscapes all over the world that has led to several of her images being chosen as Photos of the Day, most notably National Geographic Your Shot World Top Photo of the Day. Visit her photography portfolio at www.amysimpressions.com!

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