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AIM for More
AIM for More is a podcast about identity, purpose, growth, mental health, relationships, and becoming more fully who you were created to be. Hosted by Dr. Karen Vanderhoff, licensed psychologist and founder of AIM Life Solutions, this podcast blends psychological insight, practical tools, and thoughtful reflection to help people restore identity, renew purpose, and create meaningful change. If you're feeling stuck, searching for clarity, or wanting more out of life, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
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The Enneagram: The Healthy, the Unhealthy, and the Everyday
In our second episode of our Enneagram series, we explore what each of the nine types look like when healthy, when unhealthy, and when just cruising along in…
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The Enneagram: Understanding What Motivates Us
Why do we do the things we do? And why can two people behave in exactly the same way for completely different reasons? In this episode of AIM for More, we're…
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I Think I Know...a Narcissist.
“Narcissist” has become one of the most overused words in our mental health vocabulary. But not everyone who is selfish, manipulative, entitled, or just plain…
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I Think I Have...OCD.
We throw around phrases like “I’m so OCD” pretty casually—but obsessive-compulsive disorder is much more than liking things organized or checking the door…
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I Think I Have...Autism.
Autism diagnoses are rising—and so is the number of adults wondering, “Am I on the spectrum?” This week, we’re talking about what autism actually requires…
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I Think I Have...ADHD.
ADHD is real. But not everyone who struggles to pay attention has ADHD, and not everyone who wiggles needs Ritalin. In this episode of AIM for More, we’re…
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I Think I Have...When Diagnosis Helps, and When It Doesn't
We’ve gotten very comfortable diagnosing ourselves—and each other. But when does a diagnosis help us understand ourselves, and when does it start to define us?…
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Leadership, Submission, and Serving One Another with Lucas
What does biblical leadership and submission actually look like in a healthy marriage? In this episode, Karen and Lucas unpack the roles of husbands and wives…
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Marriage Problems Need More Than Marriage Solutions: Why God Comes First
You can't fix what's happening horizontally in your marriage without paying attention to what's happening vertically in your relationship with God. We are…
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Why Good Marriages End Up in Trouble: A Marriage Therapist’s Observations
Most marriages don't fall apart because of one catastrophic event. More often, two people slowly drift apart through the ordinary patterns and choices that…
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Find Your Marathon: Choosing to Do Hard Things with Andrew Vanderhoff
Andrew Vanderhoff joins the podcast for a conversation aboutgrowing up in Gen Z, social media, authenticity, relationships, taking risks,and learning to do…
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Conflict, Repair, and Relationships that Last with Lucas
Healthy relationships don't happen by accident—they're built through intentional choices, honest communication, and a willingness to grow together. In this…
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Finding Purpose in Every Season
Singleness is often treated as a season to endure until life finally begins. But what if that's not how God sees it? In this episode, Dr. Karen Vanderhoff…
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The Relationships You Want Start with You
We spend a lot of time looking for the right people, but what if the better question is, "Who am I becoming?" In this episode, we explore why healthy…
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Have a Healthier Brain, One Decision at a Time
Your brain is constantly changing—and the decisions you make every day determine the direction of that change. In this episode, we explore practical ways to…
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Your Brain is Always Changing - The Question is How
We spend a lot of time talking about mental health—but not nearly enough time talking about the organ that makes mental health possible: the brain. In this…
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Walking with God When the Path Isn't Clear
Have you ever been afraid of making the wrong decision and missing God's will for your life? Many Christians spend years waiting for a sign, searching for…
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Meet Lucas: Identity, Purpose, and the Whole Person
In this episode, I introduce my colleague, Lucas Ingle, T-LMHC, and invite you into a conversation about the heart of counseling at AIM Life Solutions…
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Anxiety and Depression: Similar Struggles, Different Solutions
Anxiety and depression are often discussed together, but they are not the same thing. While both can impact our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and…
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Why Are We so Lonely?
Loneliness is more common than many of us realize—and it is about far more than simply being alone. In this episode, we talk about why loneliness hurts so…
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Don't Believe Everything You Think
Our thoughts are powerful—but they aren’t always truthful. In this episode, we talk about how anxiety, insecurity, and old patterns can shape the stories we…
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Pursuing Your Desired Future
What if you don’t need to know the whole path to begin moving toward the life you actually want? In this episode of AIM for More, Dr. Karen Vanderhoff explores…
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You Were Made to AIM for More
Welcome to the very first episode of AIM for More. In this episode, Dr. Karen Vanderhoff shares the heart behind the podcast and explores what it means to…