Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford

EP44: Keep it Flirty

What’s the key to a good marriage? Keep it flirty. This week, continuing in the theme of love and relationships, the amazing Dr. Jermone and Erica Glenn join the Unlock U community to share their tried and true keys to unlocking a vibrant and sustainable marriage! They share the importance of intentionality and that “date night” can be reimagined to fit you and your mate’s rhythm. Dr. Jermone and Pastor Erica Glenn are progressive communicators, potential provokers, and people developers. Dr. Jermone serves with the love of his life and partner in purpose, his wife Pastor Erica. In his downtime, you can find him quietly relaxing at home and functioning in the most important role of his life, a father to their three kids, Josiah, Mona’e, and Jonathan.   Can you commit to keeping it flirty with your mate?! ☞ FOLLOW THE GLENN’S ☜ Erica’s Instagram Jermone’s Instagram Jermone’s Links ☞ FOLLOW DR. CRAWFORD ☜ Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn Request Dr. Crawford to speak More resources Hello@DrShannanCrawford.com

EP43: A Singles Panel - A Guide to Thriving in Life’s Adventures

What is your marital status? If you skipped over the married box and checked off single, then we’ve got you covered in this week’s special episode on relationships in seasons of singleness! We’ve got a myriad of brilliant women from all walks of life joining us today in a panel-style interview conversation about how we can discover contentment in ANY season of uncertainty - not just singleness. This panel is composed of gen Z, gen X, online dating enthusiasts, divorced and fabulous, single and thriving, and all around incredible individuals that share their thoughts on the wonderful world of being single. Join the discussion, and let us know if anything resonated with you in this episode!   ☞ FOLLOW THE PANEL ☜ Anita Scott: Facebook Instagram YouTube  Kelli Calabrese: Website Intentionally Fabulous Facebook Instagram LinkedIn  Rachel Childress: Instagram Facebook Elana Selvig: Website Instagram YouTube   ☞ FOLLOW DR. CRAWFORD ☜ Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn Request Dr. Crawford to speak More resources Hello@DrShannanCrawford.com  If you are experiencing domestic abuse or feel unsafe with your partner, call  1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. You can also live chat at thehotline.org.

EP42: Marital Despair to Blissful Love Affair

Drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, money, social media, food, pornography, perfection - a non-exhaustive list of addictions. What happens when you are married to someone struggling with multiple addictions but feel led to stay with them? What do you do when the heat is turned up on your marriage and all hope seems lost? This week, we walked through this experience with my good friend Norma Urrabazo. When her marriage was on the brink of divorce due to harsh circumstances perpetuated by addiction, something shifted in her perspective that brought restoration to her marriage, family, and legacy.   Join the journey to a restored marriage, restored relationship, and restored freedom!   Verse referenced - The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. [Psalm 34:18]     ☞ FOLLOW NORMA ☜ Norma’s Facebook Beautiful Life Global Website Beautiful Life Global Instagram Support Beautiful Life Global   ☞ FOLLOW DR. CRAWFORD ☜ Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn Request Dr. Crawford to speak More resources Hello@DrShannanCrawford.com   If you are experiencing domestic abuse or feel unsafe with your partner, call  1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. You can also live chat at thehotline.org.  

EP41: Hope Focused Marriage and Relationships

“Well if he won’t do the dishes, then I won’t,” “If she won’t talk to me then I won’t talk to her.” These are examples of what might be said in a reciprocal love where you only give as much as the other in the relationship. Don’t be discouraged! This is a very common occurrence and can be remedied if we learn to switch from reciprocal to covenantal love in relationships. Dr. Ripley, the Hughes chair of Christian integration and co-director of the Charis Institute at Regent University, takes us through the process of what a “hope focused” relationship looks like.   Let’s learn to love above and beyond in service of one another, get vulnerable, and defend each others’ vulnerabilities!     ☞ FOLLOW DR. RIPLEY ☜ Hope Couples Project Facebook Page Hope Couples Website   ☞ FOLLOW DR. CRAWFORD ☜ Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn Request Dr. Crawford to speak More resources Hello@DrShannanCrawford.com   If you are experiencing domestic abuse or feel unsafe with your partner, call  1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. You can also live chat at thehotline.org.

EP40: Restoring Joy in the Kitchen - Part 2

It’s safe to say that the majority of us have experienced various symptoms on a regular basis whether it be brain fog, fatigue, headaches, hormonal imbalances, inflammation, anxiety, the list goes on. But what if we could eliminate those symptoms through our food? Maybe it seems too good to be true - we can assure you it’s not! This week, we are in the second installment of restoring joy in the kitchen with my amazing and brilliant friend Rebecca “Bec” Megan. Bec breaks down what happens in our body when we begin to nourish it with specific foods, spices, and recipes. Nutrition is a journey, so don’t expect a quick fix. Recognize the value in nourishing our bodies well and own the daily steps to get there! As we’ve shared before, Bec is a health educator, cook, and is passionate about educating people. Her hope is to transform food culture in homes around the globe through education about the body and how food affects it. Bec wants people to love their kitchen. One of her favorite sayings is, “the body is designed for life and not disease.” Join us on the journey to health and wholeness and let’s get back in the kitchen!   ☞ FOLLOW REBECCA MEGAN ☜ Website (enroll in her gut course here!) Bec’s Instagram Bec’s Facebook   ☞ FOLLOW DR. CRAWFORD ☜ Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn Request Dr. Crawford to speak More resources Hello@DrShannanCrawford.com   

EP39: Finding Joy in the Kitchen - Part 1

Do you love to cook? Does the idea of synergy between textures and flavors excite you? Or maybe you rarely step into the kitchen and shudder at the idea of having to make something from scratch. Wherever you fall on the spectrum, the next TWO episodes are for you! Today’s episode covers the history of the introduction of refined sugar, what happens in the brain when we are “hooked” on something, and encouragement that there’s hope for a healthy lifestyle! I’ve got my new friend Rebecca Megan sharing her wisdom over the next few weeks! She is a health educator, cook, and is passionate about educating people. Bec teaches people how to cook delicious food and how to eat and shop for health, all so we can age with strength - and no disease. She is passionate about transforming food culture in homes around the globe through education about the body and how food affects it. Bec empowers people to love their kitchen. One of her favorite sayings is, “the body is designed for life and not disease.” Bec is a mother to amazing 18 year old twin girls and they have been her greatest inspiration for doing what she does. Join us on the journey to health and wholeness and let’s get back in the kitchen!   ☞ FOLLOW REBECCA MEGAN ☜ Website (enroll in her gut course here!) Bec’s Instagram Bec’s Facebook   ☞ FOLLOW DR. CRAWFORD ☜ Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn Request Dr. Crawford to speak More resources Hello@DrShannanCrawford.com   

EP38: Dropkick Fear and Unlock Boldness!

You may be coming from a background of timidity and humble beginnings. You might say you’re not cut out for an awe-inspiring life. Just for a moment, erase those thoughts. Step into your imagination, and invite the Lord into that space. What do you see? This week, Carrie Grace shares how her background of trauma and timidity shifted into miraculous healing and absolute boldness and bravery. We want YOU to kick fear in the face and stand tall with a courageous perspective on life! Take on the challenge to live a life worth raving about, a life you - and only you - were made for! Carrie Grace is part of a powerful organization called Freedom Shield Foundation where they complete rescue and recovery of people and children abducted and trafficked, as well as provide a safe house for those in need. Please join Carrie Grace and I in the fight against sex trafficking and check out the links below!   ☞ FOLLOW CARRIE GRACE ☜ Freedom Shield Foundation Carrie Grace IG   ☞ FOLLOW DR. CRAWFORD ☜ Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn Request Dr. Crawford to speak More resources Hello@DrShannanCrawford.com   

EP37: Unlocking the Superhero in YOU

Challenges, mountains, difficult people, potential risk, all of these things make us feel extremely small and unqualified. Fear can easily creep in as uncertainty abounds and insecurity grips us. What if we can turn that around? What if, even though our circumstances may remain, we step into the adventure that the Lord is beckoning us to begin with him? Today’s episode, I am joined by the jet-setter Carrie Grace who has an incredible testimony that takes her from fear, trauma, and deep wounds, to free, healing, and impacting countless lives through her devotion to an adventure with the Lord! Carrie Grace is part of a powerful organization called Freedom Shield Foundation where they complete rescue and recovery of people and children abducted and trafficked, as well as provide a safe house for those in need. Please join Carrie Grace and I in the fight against sex trafficking and check out the links below!   ☞ FOLLOW CARRIE GRACE ☜ Freedom Shield Foundation Carrie Grace IG   ☞ FOLLOW DR. CRAWFORD ☜ Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn Request Dr. Crawford to speak More resources Hello@DrShannanCrawford.com 

EP36: Unlock Your Brightest New Year!

Have you already jumped full force into that new routine with your New Year resolutions? If so, we want to pose a different strategy than you might be used to when it comes to going after your resolutions. A cycle often occurs where we overindulge during the holidays and then hyper restrict and control once the new year rolls around. While this may pay off on some scale, the sustainability of it is abysmal. We challenge you to think deeper into understanding the subconscious lies you believe are true, honoring every part of you, and encountering a love like no other. The point of a resolution isn’t to punish your body, so why not embrace a new strategy to really enjoy doing good things and setting goals?! Let’s start 2022 on a good note - loving every part of us, and celebrating with good nourishment, movement, and habits. ☞ FOLLOW DR. CRAWFORD ☜ Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn Request Dr. Crawford to speak More resources Hello@DrShannanCrawford.com   

EP35: Viewing the Present as a Gift!

Merry-happy-post-Christmas-day! We are STILL celebrating Christmas even after the 25th because, let’s be real, Jesus’ birthday is worth celebrating all month long. You may be feeling like you had an INCREDIBLE Christmas and are completely satisfied with the experience! However, a good portion of us may feel a little disappointed, disillusioned, and sad about our unmet expectations. Know this: you are not alone.  Human nature shows us that we do not like to live in the present moment and instead get fixated on “what could be.” We trade contentment for a fantasy, and when the moment comes for fulfillment, reality seems to always fall short of what we were dreaming of. But there is hope! Instead of focusing on our own expectations, why not shift our focus to how we can serve others? Let’s be the ones to truly see people and as a result, we find satisfaction in the present moment! We love you guys and hope you continue to have a very happy and merry Christmas (month)!   ☞ FOLLOW DR. CRAWFORD ☜ Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn Request Dr. Crawford to speak More resources Hello@DrShannanCrawford.com