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The Pen Pal Party

The Pen Pal Party

Written by: Elena Elkins
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Elena is a lady who lives outside of her passport country. This podcast is her way to connect with her friends and family back home. Lucky for you, you're invited to join in, too!Elena Elkins Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Hey pal, it's more or less complicated. (With Grace Rutherford)
    Feb 2 2026

    You're invited to listen to me and my dear pal Grace chat about being a bossy kid, growing up around the down syndrome community, and how prayer got entire therapy team fired.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Hey pal, what is so great about Denny's? (With Jason Mitchell)
    Jan 19 2026

    You're invited to listen to me and my friend, Jason, catch up and chat about how our faith has evolved since our college days at Johnson University Florida.


    Through the Bible app

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Hey pal, this is your brain on Christmas. (With Sarah Clark)
    Dec 15 2025

    You're invited to listen to me and my sister-in-law, Sarah chat about caring for our brains, hearts, and souls while going through the holiday season. Sarah shares a bit of her experience working within the world of recovery, her own journey of getting support for herself, and ideas for us to love ourselves and others well.


    I'm so sorry I say "mhm" so much during this episode...gross lol.


    Resources

    Articles from charities:

    Mind UK: Christmas and Mental Health (2023)

    Pine Rest: Avoiding Holiday Relapse

    Christians Against Poverty UK (CAP): How to do Christmas on a budget


    Books:

    The Garden Within: Where the War with Your Emotions Ends and Your Most Powerful Life Begins - Dr Anita Phillips


    What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing - Dr. Bruce Perry, Oprah Winfrey




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    54 mins
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