Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford

EP28: Unlocking Your Strength Based Marriage

Marriage is considered two becoming one, right? What ends up often happening is one partner loses themselves in the other which can result in miscommunication, repressed emotions, unspoken pain points, and even an end to the relationship.  Let’s look at marriage from a celebration perspective. We tend to be drawn to our partners based on the difference in strengths they have in comparison to our own - whether we know it or not. Allan and Stephanie Kelsey present the case that focusing on your partner’s strengths and remaining curious breeds a welcoming environment for intimacy and a lasting connection. This power couple includes Allan - a strategy driven Chief Development Officer ar Avidah, Inc. - and Stephanie - a relational, warm hearted pastor and mentor, who have been married for 28 years and are ready to share their wisdom. Grab your coffee, take notes, this is one you’ll want to reference back to - and often! Take the Strengths Finder 2.0 assessment today! https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/strengthsfinder.aspx Follow the Kelseys below! Websites: https://www.consumedcoaching.com/ https://avodah.ai/  Stephanie Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/stephkels https://www.facebook.com/sbkelsey  Allan Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/allan.kelsey https://www.instagram.com/u_c_dat/  Strength-Based Marriage Book: https://strengths.marriagetoday.com/

EP27: Today’s “No” is Tomorrow’s Upgrade

With a global pandemic still affecting our daily lives, political unrest, and social injustice plaguing society, we find ourselves grasping for anything we can control. We sometimes spiral and avoid the fact that we really don’t know what tomorrow will bring. Can we simply say: it’s okay to be okay, even if things don’t make sense?  Have we got a powerful message for YOU today! Joining us in the discovery of unlocking our greatest versions of ourselves is a global educational consultant, bestselling author, speaker, and transformational leader, Dr. Dee Bell-Williams. Along with Dr. Crawford, Dr. Dee reveals the power of having joy and gratitude in obeying the Lord, even when he says “no” or we simply don’t know what’s next. Obedience comes through intimacy and trust in the Lord that HE has considered all avenues and has the best plan in mind for us. Even when we disagree, or decide to not obey what he’s asked, he’s STILL the same and makes all things come together for good! Our hope is that you are encouraged in seasons of doubt, unbelievable circumstances, grief, and heartache. Jehovah Jireh means our provider, and God is ready to provide for you today! Let’s posture ourselves for joy in obedience!   Follow Dr. Dee Below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdeeunlimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drdeeunlimited Clubhouse: @drdeeunlimited  LinkedIn: Dee Bell Williams Website: https://drdeeunlimited.com/

EP26: Unlock Team Synergy with Clearly Established Goals

At some point or another we have ALL encountered hurdles when working in a team. An unruly family member, absent coworker, or a supervisor that doesn’t seem to articulate what they want completed. We find ourselves confused, lost, and even stuck! Let’s change that! The amazing brilliant business leader Allison Cartwright has joined us this week to share her passion to teach others and empower them to gain the knowledge they need to succeed. We need each other because we were made for teamwork! Visionaries, entrepreneurs, tinkerers, engineers, administrative minded people, mothers, fathers, artists - the list goes on, and all are important roles.  With over 25 years of experience in product development in working in teams as a family business partnership, and working as a team when serving their clients operating in the inventor and entrepreneurial spaces etc. her remarkable attention to detail, boundaries, years of experience Cartwright has brought numerous action steps for us to glean from. Grab your pen and paper for this one, you’ve got to get this in writing! Follow Allison Cartwright Below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alli3love/ Invent Shine, Inc.: https://www.instagram.com/inventshineinc/ Website: https://www.inventshine.com/

EP25: Unlock Your Pursuit Of His Presence

Self, success, fame, money, pleasure, peace. We all have a god. What are you worshipping?    This week Jasmine Tate, worship leader, songwriter, and musician tells her story of going from laying down idols and the fear of man to learning what pleases the Lord. She shares how everything changes when we worship in His presence. There is a grace, and supernatural empowerment, to say yes, allowing the Lord to be first in our hearts. This should be our obsession—staying in His presence always! Chains are broken. Suddenly, fear, depression, anxiety, and the cares of this world melt away. Everything we need is found in Him.    Join us as we discuss the power of surrender and what happens when we believe God is good. We don’t have to understand, even when we are led down a surprising, scary path that does not fit our goals, talents, or aspirations. He knows what truly satisfies our hearts. God synergistically weaves our story to complete the vision He placed within us. We can trust Him, knowing His character and the kindness of His heart. Filled with authenticity and humility, Jasmine’s story clearly shows that it’s always worth it to give our YES to the Lord!  Follow Jasmine below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjasminejana/  Website: https://shor.by/oUUV  Contact: ​​jasmine@mercyculture.com

EP24: Unlocking the Grip of Addiction

Today we dig deeper to reveal common issues beneath addiction and why we end up using drugs, sex, alcohol, food, even work, to self-medicate what remains unresolved in the unconscious mind. Avoidance and control are common strategies to stop addiction and yet, by not resolving the unconscious dynamics, we are left whack-a-moling symptoms the rest of our lives which can get really frustrating and exhausting. Satchel Stillwell shares his experience of his relationship with drugs to avoid the inner realities he realized he was trying to avoid. He had to recognize that each time he went to drugs, was to alleviate underlying unresolved emotions. This is an excellent discussion on how we can unlock the grip of addiction and encounter the best version of ourselves.  There is no shame or condemnation if you or a loved one have experienced addiction. You are not alone, you can succeed, and you are worth the investment!  If you or a family member are struggling with addiction, find help and support at ​​https://al-anon.org/ .  If you are in crisis text HELLO to 741741to connect with a Crisis Counselor or visit https://www.crisistextline.org. You are loved. Links below to connect with Satchel! First Light Counseling: https://www.facebook.com/FirstLightCounseling2020/ https://www.firstlightcounseling.co/  

EP23: Unlocking Addiction in Families

Struck with the reality that addiction is present within our own families is a heavy blow. We don’t have to remain victims to this reality however. I’ve invited Satchel Stillwell  - experienced counselor, addiction recovery specialist, and adjunct professor at TKU - to share his personal story of how addiction ruled his life. It was by a tremendous act of grace and drawing a boundary that led Stillwell to surrender what his flesh sought for so long, and step into recovery and healing. Maintaining relational equity AND setting healthy boundaries for those struggling with this disease are imperative to find success with a family member struggling with addiction. There is no shame or condemnation if you or a loved one have experienced addiction. We are here to support, encourage, and give you tools to unlock the you that God created you to be!  If you or a family member are struggling with addiction, find help and support at ​​https://al-anon.org/ .  If you are in crisis text HELLO to 741741to connect with a Crisis Counselor or visit https://www.crisistextline.org. You are loved. Links below to connect with Satchel! First Light Counseling: https://www.facebook.com/FirstLightCounseling2020/ https://www.firstlightcounseling.co/  

EP22: Unlocking Financial Legacy

Does money seem to complicate your life? Whether you have an abundance or scarcity, money takes the role of “pain point” in many of our discussions, marriages, and families.  We want to break that cycle and replace “pain point” with “opportunity for generosity.” I’ve invited the amazing and driven Eric Dunavant to share his experience and wisdom on what our top asset truly is - family. In this episode, Dunavant drives home the truth that our control of money is finite, that transformation happens through relationships (it’s not purely transactional), and what we do echoes in eternity. It’s time to unlock generosity and find JOY in God’s economy! Follow Eric Dunavant below! The “Family Impact Kit” can be received by emailing eric@paradiem.org Website - www.paradiem.org  Email - eric@paradiem.org  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ericldunavant/   

EP21: A Kingdom Approach to Racial Reconciliation

This week brings such an important discussion on understanding our biased viewpoints and how we must learn to be open minded, and open hearted. With racial tensions and stereotypes, many are left hurting due to other’s preconceived ideas.  I am so grateful to have Pastor Tekoa Pouerie with us today. She is a Nonprofit Executive overseeing annual philanthropic and development strategies of 10 million in revenue. Additionally, Tekoa is an Implicit/Explicit Bias Subject Matter Expert Trainer for The National Criminal Justice Institute at Fox Valley, where she travels the country training Law Enforcement, Judges and Youth Program Providers. For over a decade, Tekoa has researched Disproportionate Minority Contact and has been awarded multiple grants from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (D.J.J.) to train law enforcement.  Not only do her credentials speak to her brilliance and excellence, she is also an incredible leader, faith builder, and facilitator of reconciliation. Join this important discussion now! Follow Pastor Tekoa below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tekoa.pouerie Website - https://tekoapouerie.com 

EP20: Uprooting Anxiety (Part 4) - Using the Psychodynamic Triangle for Anxiety

Anxiety Sucks! Many of us have struggled with it for years and we’ve tried to control it, analyze it, avoid it and stuff it down, getting temporary relief, only to find it resurfacing at the most inconvenient times. Life doesn’t stop for our panic attacks or provide a break when we’re feeling overwhelmed. Life does not have to stay this way. The Unlock U channel is dedicated to helping you start to bring unconscious dynamics into light. There is often more than one unconscious source to our chronic anxiety that, once resolved, restores peace to our soul.  While there are countless roots to anxiety and each person’s experience with anxiety is unique, my hope is to offer a relatable illustration of anxiety. As you listen to a common example of a (de-identified) real person struggling with anxiety, to show you how you might use the Psychodynamic Triangle to find the unconscious sources of anxiety. Many of us think we are just anxious people and accept it as a personality quirk. What if some of our chronic anxiety is actually a disavowed part of your soul that has been containing the pain and insecurity that you didn’t know how to process at the time. My prayer is for the Psychodynamic Triangle to serve as a practical tool you can use when you’re struggling to “get over” persistent emotions. Here at the Unlock U channel, we are rooting for you to prosper even as your soul prospers! Follow Dr. Crawford below! Website - https://www.drshannancrawford.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drshannancrawford/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrShannanCrawford1  YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdp6zKuH6p2VvHLTWiYLnNg 

EP19: New leadership Research - Generating Loyalty Among Followers

While the context in which we live and work has shifted, there remains a high demand for strong leadership in all industries. Whether you’re a mother leading a pack of wild children, or a CEO leading an entire ocean liner of crew members, this episode will give you practical tools to implement TODAY. My colleague and fellow TKU professor, Frank Markow has been teaching and leading in Christian higher education administration for the past 20 years. His passion is to help leaders and organizations optimize individual and collective performance, while creating a healthy culture of collegial respect, through innovative approaches based on the latest Leadership research.  We invite you to join the discussion of how to lead well - you have a seat at the table! Follow Frank Markow below! The King's University - https://tku.edu LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankmarkow/