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Two Things That Will Keep You From Overeating
By
Linda Mintle
You sit down to eat a meal. Your tablecloth is black and your dish is white. Does this make a difference in how much you eat? Or your dinnerware is cream color and you are eating white pasta with cream sauce. Does the lack of a color contrast on your plate make a difference in…
Do I Need a Christian Therapist?
By
Linda Mintle
Question: I’ve got marital problems. I feel down all the time. Nothing seems to be working in my life. Maybe I need to get some professional help. But how do I pick a therapist? Do I need to see a Christian or will any good therapist do? Dr. Linda: You need a well-trained Christian therapist…
The Secret to Being Content
By
Linda Mintle
Self-sufficiency was considered a virtue in Greek culture. The Greek word for content, autarkes, means to be self-sufficient or independent. However, the Bible offers a different view of this concept than the Stoic philosophers of biblical days. The Stoics believed that contentment was reached by being resigned to one’s situation. It was a term that…
Web Exclusive: I Love My Mother But..
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Linda Mintle
Dr. Linda Mintle sat down with Canadian TV host, Moira Brown, from 100 Huntley Street and discussed one of her recent books, I Love My Mother But…The interview is a little over 14 minutes long but is a great recap of what is important in making mother-daughter relationships strong. Watch the interview here:
Dance Moms: Over the Top Relationship Dysfunction
By
Linda Mintle
The title of the TV show, Dance Moms, intrigued me because I am a dance mom. So I decided to watch a few episodes back to back the other night. I couldn’t believe what I saw. It was like watching people in desperate need of group therapy. The owner of the dance studio acted like…
Dr. Linda Speaks to Teen Videos “Am I pretty?”
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Linda Mintle
I sat down with CBN news to discuss this latest trend –young girls looking on-line for self-esteem. In this 4 minute interview, I give tips on how parents can help given the damage this type of social media exposure can have on a person’s self-esteem. Parents, spend a few minutes and learn what you can…
How To Respond to Unfair Accusations
By
Linda Mintle
My devotional reading this morning was quite challenging. It talked about responding to someone who accuses you. When a false accusation comes your way, the natural response is to lash out, come back with a real zinger, and put that person in his or her place. But is that Christian? The writer says NO. Even…
My Co-Worker is Making Me Fat!
By
Linda Mintle
No one but you puts food in your mouth, so the idea that someone else can make you fat is a bit far fetched. But co-workers can tempt you and influence your eating. When treats abound at the workplace and tempting goodies are placed by coffee pots and shared spaces, the resolve to say NO…
Self-Esteem On-Line: A Dangerous Trend
By
Linda Mintle
It’s a dangerous trend. Young girls post videos of themselves on You Tube or other social media and then ask people to rate them on this question– Am I pretty or not? I went to one You Tube and almost 5,000,000 people viewed the video. The responses range from nice and nasty. Parents, be concerned.The…
Teens and Stress: Don’t Eat it Away
By
Linda Mintle
A group of high school teens sat down with me and discussed stress and our tendency to eat when we feel it. Watch the video to see what stresses them and how they can cope in healthy ways.
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