Send us Fan Mail

Mental Health Amongst Student Athletes (featuring D'Wayne Crawford)

D'Wayne's Cash App: $dcrawford98 (Bruce Wayne)

[ Cutting Up: Mental Health ]

Youtube + Apple Podcast +Amazon Music + Spotify + Instagram

#mentalhealth #collegefootball #collegeathletes #ncaafootball #d1football #studentathlete #selfcare #nameimagelikeness #nil #cuttingupwiththecrawfords #podcast #season1

Support the show

Cutting Up With The Crawfords

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CuttingUpWithTheCrawfords
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/cuttingupwiththecrawfords/?hl=en

Distracted, Not Disqualified

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DistractedNotDisqualified
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/distractednotdisqualified/?hl=en

Podcast Website: https://crawfordmedia.buzzsprout.com

Podcast Email: crawfordpodcastmedia@gmail.com

Riverside Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/DariCrawford

Send us Fan Mail

Hiding in Plain Sight | Loán Lake's Story of Trichotillomania, Shame & Self-Acceptance

For more than 30 years, Loán Lake has lived with Trichotillomania, a body-focused repetitive behavior disorder that causes compulsive hair pulling.

Most people never knew.

As a communications strategist, public relations professional, and community leader, Loán spent decades managing a successful public-facing career while privately carrying a struggle that few people understood. In this episode, she shares her story publicly for the first time since 2009.

Together, we discuss Trichotillomania, hidden struggles, anxiety, shame, self-image, faith, and the exhausting reality of looking "fine" while carrying something difficult behind the scenes.

Whether you live with Trichotillomania, ADHD, another invisible challenge, or love someone who does, this conversation is a reminder that you are not alone and that healing often begins when we stop hiding.

Key Topics:
• What Trichotillomania really is
• Living with a hidden struggle
• The connection between stress, anxiety, and coping behaviors
• Self-acceptance and healing
• Faith, identity, and vulnerability
• Why awareness reduces shame

Scripture Featured:

"But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature... For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.'"
— 1 Samuel 16:7 (ESV)

#DistractedNotDisqualified #Trichotillomania #MentalHealthAwareness #ADHD #FaithAndMentalHealth #ChristianPodcast #BodyFocusedRepetitiveBehaviors #MentalHealthMatters #LoánLake #HiddenStruggles

Support the show

Cutting Up With The Crawfords

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CuttingUpWithTheCrawfords
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/cuttingupwiththecrawfords/?hl=en

Distracted, Not Disqualified

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DistractedNotDisqualified
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/distractednotdisqualified/?hl=en

Podcast Website: https://crawfordmedia.buzzsprout.com

Podcast Email: crawfordpodcastmedia@gmail.com

Riverside Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/DariCrawford

Send us Fan Mail

Episode Summary
In this powerful episode of *Cutting Up with the Crawfords*, Derrick and Dari Crawford—an interracial couple navigating life and love with faith and intentionality—get real about emotional health, communication, and the transformative power of regular relationship check-ins.

They share vulnerable insights from their own marriage, exploring how emotional check-ins helped them better understand each other’s mental and emotional state, reduce miscommunication, and create a safe space for honest conversations. From dealing with anxiety and depression to dismantling pride and shame, this conversation highlights the critical role of mental health in marriage and everyday relationships.

Whether you're married, dating, or just trying to be a better friend, this episode is full of practical tools and powerful encouragement to help you check in with the people you love.

Keywords
relationship check-ins
- Christian marriage advice
- emotional health in relationships
- faith-based podcast on marriage
- interracial couple podcast
- mental health and marriage
- overcoming shame in relationships
- healthy communication strategies
- therapy in Christian relationships

Episode Takeaways
- Regular check-ins can improve emotional health and connection.
- Understanding your partner’s emotional state helps prevent conflict.
- Therapy is a valuable tool for emotional and spiritual growth.
- Mental health struggles like anxiety and depression should be discussed openly.
- Pride and shame often block honest conversations.
- Safe, judgment-free zones allow for vulnerability and deeper connection.
- Open-ended questions spark meaningful conversations.
- Sharing struggles with a trusted partner or friend builds intimacy.
- Awareness of each other’s schedules can boost emotional support.

Chapters
00:00 – Why Relationship Check-Ins Matter
06:21 – Reading Emotional Cues & Responding with Care
10:06 – Marriage, Anxiety, and Being a Supportive Spouse
12:00 – How Communication Builds Stronger Bonds
17:09 – Mental Health in Marriage: Breaking Cultural Stigma
19:07 – The Emotional Weight of Vulnerability
21:10 – Anxiety vs. Excitement: Knowing the Difference
22:10 – The Pressure to Be “Strong”
23:53 – Letting Go of Pride & Shame
25:18 – Creating a Safe Space for Hard Conversations
27:46 – Ask This, Not That: The Power of Open-Ended Questions
30:13 – How to Check In Without Being Awkward
32:46 – Building Safe Spaces That Last
35:48 – Call to Action: Who Will You Check In With?

🎧 Listen to this episode on:
Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Google Podcasts
👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Support the show

Cutting Up With The Crawfords

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CuttingUpWithTheCrawfords
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/cuttingupwiththecrawfords/?hl=en

Distracted, Not Disqualified

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DistractedNotDisqualified
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/distractednotdisqualified/?hl=en

Podcast Email: crawfordpodcastmedia@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail

Who or What is Discipling You?

Summary: In this episode of 'Cutting Up with the Crawfords', Dari and Derrick explore the concept of discipleship, discussing its importance in personal growth and spiritual development. They share personal experiences and insights on how various influences shape our lives, emphasizing the need for accountability, community, and mentorship. The conversation highlights practical steps for fostering a deeper relationship with God and encourages listeners to reflect on their own discipleship journey.

Takeaways:

• Discipleship is about walking alongside others in their faith journey.
• Everyone is being influenced by something, whether positive or negative.
• Accountability in relationships is crucial for growth.
• Community plays a vital role in discipleship and support.
• Mentorship can come from both older and younger individuals.
• Discipleship is not just about teaching but living out faith together.
• We should regularly audit our influences and their impact on us.
• Biblical teachings provide a foundation for understanding discipleship.
• Spending time with God is essential for spiritual growth.
• Reflection on personal influences can lead to meaningful change.

How to start letting Jesus disciple you:

1. Audit your influences – What are you consuming daily?
2. Prioritize time with God – Prayer, scripture, and community.
3. Find mentors and accountability partners.

Reflection: Who or what is discipling you right now?

Call to action: Identify one thing discipling you that needs to change.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
02:20 Understanding Discipleship
04:52 The Importance of Discipleship
07:33 Influences in Our Lives
09:56 Negative Influences and Social Media
12:39 Biblical Discipleship and Community
15:07 Accountability in Discipleship
23:35 The Importance of Community and Accountability
25:35 Mentorship Across Generations
27:40 Discipleship and Personal Growth
29:58 Navigating Cultural Influences
32:27 Discipline in Discipleship
34:54 The Role of the Church
36:11 Shifting Influences and Priorities
40:49 Organic Discipleship in Relationships
45:29 Reflecting on Personal Discipleship
47:21 Identifying and Replacing Negative Influences

Support the show

Cutting Up With The Crawfords

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CuttingUpWithTheCrawfords
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/cuttingupwiththecrawfords/?hl=en

Distracted, Not Disqualified

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DistractedNotDisqualified
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/distractednotdisqualified/?hl=en

Podcast Website: https://crawfordmedia.buzzsprout.com

Podcast Email: crawfordpodcastmedia@gmail.com

Riverside Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/DariCrawford

Send us Fan Mail

Marriage (Communication and Forgiveness)

[ Cutting Up: Marriage ]

Listen ➡️ Apple Podcast + Amazon Music + Spotify

Watch ➡️ YouTube

IG: @cuttingupwiththecrawfords

#marriage #effectivecommunication #forgiveness #love

Support the show

Cutting Up With The Crawfords

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CuttingUpWithTheCrawfords
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/cuttingupwiththecrawfords/?hl=en

Distracted, Not Disqualified

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DistractedNotDisqualified
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/distractednotdisqualified/?hl=en

Podcast Website: https://crawfordmedia.buzzsprout.com

Podcast Email: crawfordpodcastmedia@gmail.com

Riverside Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/DariCrawford

Send us Fan Mail

Faith and fitness aren’t separate. They go hand in hand. In this episode of Cutting Up With the Crawfords, Dari and Derrick share how accountability, worship, and prayer have transformed their garage workouts into something deeper than just exercise.

From neighbors becoming workout partners to friends gathering for garage gym sessions, this conversation shows why God never designed us to do life or fitness alone. Together, we unpack how worship shifts your mindset, how accountability keeps you consistent, and why rest is just as spiritual as the workout itself.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why your body is a temple to honor God with (1 Corinthians 6:19–20).
• How accountability multiplies strength (Ecclesiastes 4:9–10).
• The value of discipline in fitness and faith (1 Timothy 4:7–8).
• Why rest and recovery matter spiritually (Exodus 20:8–10).

Whether you are starting a new routine or just looking for motivation, this episode will remind you that fitness is stewardship, accountability is biblical, and community makes the journey lighter.

Takeaway Challenge: Invite one person to move with you this week. Walk, stretch, or lift and bring God into the conversation.

Support the show

Cutting Up With The Crawfords

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CuttingUpWithTheCrawfords
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/cuttingupwiththecrawfords/?hl=en

Distracted, Not Disqualified

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DistractedNotDisqualified
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/distractednotdisqualified/?hl=en

Podcast Website: https://crawfordmedia.buzzsprout.com

Podcast Email: crawfordpodcastmedia@gmail.com

Riverside Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/DariCrawford

Send us Fan Mail

From ADHD to NeuroFloe. When Your Struggle Becomes Your Assignment | Featuring Shawana Gatlin

What if your biggest struggle became the very thing God used to help thousands of other people?

In this episode of Distracted, Not Disqualified, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, and NeuroFloe founder Shawana Gatlin for an honest conversation about living with ADHD, receiving a diagnosis in adulthood, and building a solution from the challenges she experienced firsthand.

After years of navigating executive dysfunction, overwhelm, impulsive spending, overstimulation, and the invisible weight that often comes with ADHD, Shawana decided to create NeuroFloe, an all-in-one app designed specifically for women with ADHD.

More than just another productivity app, NeuroFloe combines practical tools, coaching, community, faith, and accountability into one supportive space for women who are tired of feeling like they have to figure everything out alone.

In this episode, we talk about:
Receiving an ADHD diagnosis in her 40s

• Why ADHD is often misunderstood as laziness or a lack of discipline
• Hyperfocus, executive dysfunction, and succeeding in corporate America
• The hidden mental load of high-achieving women with ADHD
• Building NeuroFloe from the ground up with a developer in Nigeria
• How faith shaped every step of the journey
• Why your struggle may actually be your assignment

This conversation is honest, funny, encouraging, and deeply practical. Whether you've been diagnosed with ADHD, love someone who has, or simply feel overwhelmed trying to keep up with life, you'll leave reminded that your challenges do not define your potential.

Your brain isn't broken.
Your purpose isn't diminished.
And you are not disqualified.

Resources Mentioned

• Join the NeuroFloe waitlist
• Bella's Sticky Situation by Shawana Gatlin

If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that their diagnosis does not determine their destiny.

Support the show

Cutting Up With The Crawfords

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CuttingUpWithTheCrawfords
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/cuttingupwiththecrawfords/?hl=en

Distracted, Not Disqualified

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DistractedNotDisqualified
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/distractednotdisqualified/?hl=en

Podcast Website: https://crawfordmedia.buzzsprout.com

Podcast Email: crawfordpodcastmedia@gmail.com

Riverside Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/DariCrawford

Send us Fan Mail

Mother + Daughter Relationships

[ Living with The Crawford's ]

Youtube + Amazon Music + Spotify + Instagram

#cuttingupwiththecrawfords #podcast #season1

Support the show

Cutting Up With The Crawfords

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CuttingUpWithTheCrawfords
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/cuttingupwiththecrawfords/?hl=en

Distracted, Not Disqualified

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DistractedNotDisqualified
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/distractednotdisqualified/?hl=en

Podcast Website: https://crawfordmedia.buzzsprout.com

Podcast Email: crawfordpodcastmedia@gmail.com

Riverside Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/DariCrawford