HeyJaredCoffee with CAPS
Join Sam and Aaron, counselors at Liberty University's Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), as they explore the mental health challenges facing college students today.
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How Sexual Addiction Shapes Identity Formation | Dustin Beaty (opens the original)
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What happens when a sexual struggle starts to feel like it’s become part of who you are? Sam, Aaron, and CAPS counselor Dustin Beaty talk openly about compulsive sexual behaviors, shame, and the ways these struggles can affect how we see ourselves, our relationships, and our faith. They unpack what makes a behavior compulsive, why shame can keep the cycle going, and how real healing involves more than simply trying harder or avoiding triggers. Most importantly, they talk about what it can look l
Lonely In A Crowd: Navigating College Isolation (opens the original)
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Ever feel lonely even when you’re surrounded by people? Sam and Aaron unpack why loneliness can be such a common part of college life, from leaving old friendships behind to feeling like you don’t quite fit into a new group. They talk about the stories we tell ourselves when we feel unwanted, the fear of rejection, and why sometimes getting out of your own head is the first step toward connection. Grab your coffee and listen in for some honest conversationand practical ways to start finding your
Why Groups And Recovery Programs Are Necessary | Jonathan Ignacio & Louis Alvey (opens the original)
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What does recovery actually look like when you’re a college student? In this episode, Sam sits down with Louis Alvey and Jonathan Ignacio from Care & Support to talk about addiction, recovery, and why having a supportive community can make such a difference. They talk about the stigma that can make it hard to ask for help, what recovery can look like beyond substance use, and how students can find support without feeling like they have to hit “rock bottom” first. They also talk about Celebrate R
What To Expect In Counseling (And How To Get There) (opens the original)
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What actually happens when you go to counseling? Sam and Aaron talk through the process from the first session to the last — what counselors are really there to do, what you can expect to be asked, and why you don’t need to have everything figured out before you walk through the door. They also unpack some common misconceptions about counseling, including the idea that your problems aren’t “big enough” to deserve help, and talk about what it means to actually do the work between sessions. If you
Why Do We Need To Be Vulnerable In Relationships? (opens the original)
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How do you let someone see the real you without handing them the keys to hurt you? Sam and Aaron talk about vulnerability — why it can feel so scary, how it helps relationships grow deeper, and why being vulnerable doesn’t mean telling everyone everything. They explore trust, boundaries, social media oversharing, and the slow process of learning who is safe enough to let past your armor. If you've ever wanted deeper relationships but weren't sure how much of yourself was safe to share, this conv
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