by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Feb 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Difficult and Troubled Path of the Intercessor and the Unexpected End Throughout Scripture and theological tradition, God frequently works through individuals to extend mercy to others. These individuals function as intercessors—persons who stand in relational...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Feb 1, 2026 | Mysticism, Uncategorized
The Ultimate Consciousness Drug That is Experiencing a Resurgence Research into using lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) to treat depression is being renewed. LSD was extensively investigated in humans in the 1950s and ‘60s and was shown to attenuate depressive...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jan 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Rumination is a repetitive, passive process of overthinking, focusing on the causes and effects of distress, often without actively seeking solutions. It involves repeatedly dwelling on negative thoughts or events, which can worsen mood and increase stress. While...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 30, 2025 | Mysticism, Uncategorized
The word mystic often conjures images of robed figures, monasteries, visions, or supernatural powers. In reality, mysticism is far less about spectacle and far more about direct experience. A mystic is someone who seeks — and sometimes attains — a direct, embodied...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
“Food addiction” and compulsive eating disorders (like binge-eating disorder) aren’t just issues of willpower. They’re patterns of behavior driven by brain-reward circuitry, stress biology, emotions, and an environment filled with highly palatable, ultra-processed...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
It’s no secret that sugar can wreak havoc on your body when you indulge a little too much. The harmful effects it can have on your physical health are well-studied, which is why researchers talk so much about reducing sugar to lower the risk of having anxiety....
