Podcasts about anxious mind

In this 10-minute guided meditation, Clinical Hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett helps you gently interrupt the pattern of anxious thinking. Using the metaphor of a settling snow globe, we explore how to stop fighting your thoughts and instead allow your nervous system to find its natural rhythm of peace. Time Chapters00:00 – Understanding the Anxious Mind 00:58 – Introduction by Martin Hewlett 01:29 – Breathing Exercise: The 4-2-6 Technique 03:13 – The Snow Globe Visualization 04:40 – Learning to Let Go and Sink Deeper 06:05 – Affirmations for a Restful Mind 07:13 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Genuine Relief 09:12 – Coming Back & Awareness 09:53 – Outro & Resources Today's AffirmationsSpeak these silently to yourself to help anchor your mind in the present: My mind is allowed to rest. I do not need to solve anything tonight. My thoughts can pass; I do not have to follow them. I am safe in this moment; this moment is enough. I am coming home to calm. 3 Daily Caring TipsSet the Globe Down: Physically place an object down (like your phone or glasses) while exhaling to signal to your brain that it is safe to release. Give Thoughts a Curfew: Schedule 10 minutes earlier in the evening to write down worries so your brain doesn't feel the need to process them at bedtime. Replace the Loop with a Line: When a thought repeats, interrupt it with one simple, grounding truth: "I am here. I am safe. This will pass." Take the Next StepIf you found relief in today's session, please share this episode with someone who might be struggling with a racing mind. Your support helps us keep these daily sessions free for everyone. For those ready to move beyond the symptoms and break the cycle of anxiety for good, join me in my Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course. It features five focused clinical hypnotherapy sessions designed to rewire your response to stress.Access the Course: calminganxiety.fm Be kind to yourself today.

Your mind is tired. Not the kind of tired that sleep alone can fix- the kind that sits deeper, the kind that comes from anxiety, from too much tension, from carrying too much for too long. Tonight, let this guided meditation be your remedy.This guided deep sleep meditation gently walks you through calming breathwork to calm your nervous system, a full body scan to release tension from head to toe, and a warm golden light visualisation that flows through every cell in your body- healing, restoring, and transforming exhaustion into peaceful rest so you can sink into deep sleep. Narrated by a relaxing female voice with soft background music playing throughout, let every breath draw you closer to the kind of sleep your tired mind has been craving.Your body already knows how to heal... it just needs you to stop long enough to let it. So, tonight, let go. Let go of the day. Let go of the week. Let go of the version of yourself that has been holding it all together. Tonight, you are allowed to come undone.Perfect for: A tired, overwhelmed mind that can't switch off at night Anxiety and racing thoughts at bedtime Healing from mental and emotional exhaustion Guided body scan and breathwork for deep relaxation Calming your nervous system after a long, draining day Falling asleep fast when you feel burnt out Anyone struggling with insomnia or restless nights Bedtime meditation with relaxing music for total body healingEase overthinking and an overactive mindpositive affirmationsstress relief Tonight, you heal through sleep. Press play, close your eyes, and let your tired mind finally rest.✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨If you're struggling with anxiety, and feel you need a little extra support, download my course From Panic to Peace,by clicking the link below, and learn the techniques to build lasting calm into your life.From Panic to Peace: https://breathingspace.gumroad.com/l/udobcz✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨New episodes every Sunday. If this sleep meditation helped you to find calm and fall asleep, hit the follow button now so you can find your way back here and start getting deep rest night after night.Thank you for listening,Sam Jarvis,Host @ Breathingspace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your brain treats a made-up disaster the same way it treats a real one.In this episode, Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef (rA) gets personal about years spent scanning for what could go wrong, unable to just enjoy the moment because tomorrow felt too uncertain. He ties it to the Islamic understanding of qadr, a Quranic reminder about what strikes us and what misses us, and a story that completely reframed how he thought about tawakkul.You'll walk away with a practical way to catch yourself mid-spiral and a question to ask when anxiety about the future pulls you out of the present.

In this message, Pastor Chad and Christian Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Andy Yarborough, discuss how true peace is not found in avoiding struggle but in surrendering our lives to Jesus. Through biblical truth and practical wisdom, this message offers hope for anyone navigating anxiety, pressure, or emotional exhaustion. // NEXT STEPS: http://rockcity.church PRAYER REQUESTS: https://rockcitychurch.tv/care GIVE: https://rockcitychurch.tv/give //  Rock City Church has multiple locations throughout Columbus, Ohio. Whether you're spiritually restless, new at discovering who God is or you are a veteran of the faith, you are welcome here!  // WEBSITE: https://rockcitychurch.tv FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/rockcitychurch INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/rockcitychurch

Mental health and anxiety are realities many people are carrying—but what if some of what's overwhelming us isn't just what's happening around us… but what's growing within us? In this message, Pastor Stephen Mizell explores the Parable of the Sower with a focus on the thorny soil—revealing how worry, distraction, and the constant pursuit of more can quietly choke out the peace God is trying to grow in our lives. This message offers both biblical truth and practical steps to help you begin clearing space for God's Word to take root. You don't need to fix everything today. You just need to start by pulling one weed. In This Episode: • Why anxiety isn't just a mental struggle—but a spiritual competitor • How worry and distraction "choke out" what matters most • The hidden cost of always being overwhelmed and overstimulated • Practical ways to set boundaries and reduce stress • What it looks like to cultivate a healthy, receptive heart • Why asking for help is a step toward healing—not away from faith Scripture Referenced: Mark 4:1–20 Judges 2:2–3 Next Steps: If this message spoke to you, consider sharing it with someone who may need encouragement today. Open Door Church is a multi-campus church in eastern North Carolina committed to sharing the hope of Jesus and helping people take their next step in faith. Join us in person or online as we grow together through worship, teaching, and community. | www.visitopendoor.com

This sermon dives into one of the most beloved and clinically resonant passages in all of Scripture — Philippians 4:4-9 — and unpacks it not as a simplistic 'just pray more' solution, but as a holistic, Spirit-empowered practice of mental reorientation. Pastor Sam explores the biblical theology of anxiety, the neurological and spiritual connection between gratitude and peace, and the profound promise that God's peace will 'guard' our hearts and minds like a military garrison. This is the practical heart of the series and will likely be the most personally applicable sermon for the majority of the congregation.Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9for more information on CCCC got to https://linktr.ee/ccccmillville

Healing For Your Anxious Mind Part #2 of Series: Restoring Mental Health – Biblical hope for Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, Trauma and Negative Thinking Pastor Kerry Shook PRAY PONDER PLANT PRAISE Scriptures: Philippians 4:5-8, Luke 22:44, Philippians 4:5-6, 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:9, Psalms 1:2-3, Proverbs 3:25-26, Exodus 3:5, Philippians 4:4, Psalms 27:13-14 Topics: Mental Health, Grace, Hope

Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. Struggling to fall asleep because your mind won't stop racing? This calming sleep meditation is designed to ease anxiety, quiet overthinking, and gently guide you into deep, restful sleep.

Anxiety has a way of creeping up on us. Sometimes the source of our unease is easy to pinpoint, while others times it seems to bubble up without cause. The natural tendency is to push away the anxious thoughts or deny they exist at all. Unfortunately, this rarely helps matters; in fact, it often makes things much worse. But what if we were able to face our anxiety head on? And what if we could use our spiritual practice as an additional tool to support ourselves through these anxious periods? Is it possible that anxiety could actually serve as a useful teacher? As we listen to the pitter-patter of the spring rain, consider how you might create a new relationship with the anxiety in your life.  What am I reading? Anxious People by Fredrik Backman https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781501160844How to Kill a Witch: The Patriarchy's Guide to Silencing Women by Zoe Venditozzi and Claire Mitchell https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781464241222https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat's playing on repeat?Song of Sorrow by Elle KingWhat's for dinner?Mediterranean Baked CodIngredients:1 ½ pounds cod fillet1 small red onion OR large shallot, sliced3 cloves garlic crushed1 pound cherry tomatoes halved¼ cup sliced black olives1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon Italian seasoningsalt & pepper to taste¼ cup white wine OR water4 tablespoons butter choppedInstructionsPreheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a rectangular baking dish that will comfortably hold all your cod pieces and tomatoes and place the fish inside.Scatter the onion, garlic, tomatoes and olives around the fish. Drizzle the olive oil all over the ingredients in the dish. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper. Pour the water into the dish. Scatter the butter evenly over the dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tomatoes and fish are cooked.Tofu Matcha White Chocolate Mousse Ingredients:Mousse12 oz (340 gr) silken tofu6 oz (170 gr) white chocolate, melted1 tbsp matcha powder1 tsp vanilla extractToppings:Greek/coconut yogurtBerriesInstructionsBlend silken tofu, melted white chocolate, matcha powder, and vanilla extract in a blender until smooth.Pour the mixture into serving glasses.Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the mousse set.Top with toppings. Serve.https://jajabakes.com/wprm_print/tofu-matcha-white-chocolate-mousseSupport the show

What if birth preparation wasn't about becoming fearless?In this episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, I'm joined by Sophia Grammenos (she/her) — an educator, first-generation daughter of immigrants, and someone who entered pregnancy with lived experience of anxiety, depression, and ADHD.Sophia's story offers such an important reframe for how we think about childbirth preparation, confidence, and mental health.Because she didn't prepare for birth by trying to force herself into feeling endlessly positive or perfectly confident.She prepared by becoming deeply supported.In this conversation, we explore what it can look like to prepare for birth when you live with anxiety or neurodivergence, why information overload can make fear worse, how understanding physiology can be incredibly grounding, and why building a wide range of coping tools matters so much in labor.We also talk about:how Sophia supported her mental health throughout pregnancywhy curating a small number of trusted resources can reduce anxietythe difference between “confidence” and true coping capacityhow labor physiology continues to work even when doubt is presentADHD, neurodivergence, and the unique focus some people experience in high-stakes momentswhat Sophia's experience with PROM teaches us about informed decision-makingwhy rotating coping tools in labor can help prevent fatiguethe value of preparing for more than one possible birth pathwaySophia's story is such a powerful reminder that birth preparation is not about perfection.It's about building support.Understanding your options.Practicing skills.And creating enough internal and external resources to stay connected to yourself as labor unfolds.If you've ever worried that your anxiety, self-doubt, or neurodivergence might make birth harder, this episode offers a much more compassionate and realistic perspective.Resources MentionedCheck out this episode's blog post for more resources!Preparing for birth? Explore A Path to a Powerful Birth, my evidence-based childbirth class designed to help you feel informed, confident, and supported.And don't forget to download your FREE Birth Plan Template at clearlightbirth.com/birth-plan.Evidence on Premature Rupture of MembranesEvidence on Low Amniotic Fluid***If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening.After you review the show - snap a pic and upload it here - and I'll send you 70 printable affirmation cards as a thank you.Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I am so grateful for your support! Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice.

BREATHE 2 of 4 Heal My Anxious Mind

Anxiety is running ramped in our culture today. In today's message Pastor Steve teaches us how to stay grounded in Jesus in an anxious world. Stay connected! If you're new, we'd love to connect. Please fill out our online connect card here: https://riveroflifechurchag.churchcenter.com/people/forms/529194 If you need prayer, you can text us at: (833) 235-5760 All socials and registration links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/riveroflifechurchag

Anxiety is running ramped in our culture today. In today's message Pastor Steve teaches us how to stay grounded in Jesus in an anxious world. Stay connected! If you're new, we'd love to connect. Please fill out our online connect card here: https://riveroflifechurchag.churchcenter.com/people/forms/529194 If you need prayer, you can text us at: (833) 235-5760 All socials and registration links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/riveroflifechurchag

Pastor Skip helps you discover how prayer, gratitude, and trust open the door to God's peace that surpasses understanding and guards your heart and mind no matter what you face.

Today on Connect with Skip Heitzig, Pastor Skip helps you discover how prayer, gratitude, and trust open the door to God's peace that surpasses understanding and guards your heart and mind no matter what you face. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/104/29?v=20251111

Pastor Skip shows you how Scripture equips you to confront anxiety with confidence, and explains why Paul's command “be anxious for nothing” isn't unrealistic—it's God's invitation to stop letting worry rule your life.

Are you having a difficult time with anxious thoughts? Sometimes it feels like the more we fight these thoughts, the worse they get. But you don't have to fight alone. God's word and the power of prayer can provide great relief when you feel overwhelmed with worry and anxiety. In today's episode, let's pray Philippians 4:6–7 together to break the stronghold of anxiety so we can live free of worry. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Prayer is powerful, but it's not the only tool God provides to heal and help our anxious thoughts. If your battle with anxiety becomes too much, please seek help. Find resources to help here. Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best hear from God and communicate with Him: https://www.prayquiz.com.CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA:Go to her site, www.belovedwomen.org, and study the Bible with her in the Beloved Women app available in the Apple and Google Play stores, where she invites busy women to fill up on God's love and truth through online Bible study, practical Christian living, and authentic womanhood. https://www.belovedwomen.org/join/ Scripture from ESV. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today on Connect with Skip Heitzig, Pastor Skip shows you how Scripture equips you to confront anxiety with confidence, and explains why Paul's command “be anxious for nothing” isn't unrealistic—it's God's invitation to stop letting worry rule your life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/104/29?v=20251111

Living with an anxious mind doesn't mean happiness is out of reach. In this episode I explore with you what it's really like to build a fulfilling life while overthinking, worrying and feeling everything deeply, and how happiness can still show up anywayYou might think happiness isn't possible, or it doesn't last for you - but happiness is something you can create, even when you have an anxious mind. So listen in if you're craving more happiness in your lifeanxious attachment | self esteem | mental healthSign up for Hidden Gems for Anxious Minds ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠Follow Carly Ann ⁠⁠HERE⁠

This episode is from 2022.Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars and continuing eduction series.Today's guide is Dr. Catherine Pittman, a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at at Saint Mary's College. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and traumatic brain injury recovery. She is also the author of three books on the neurobiology of anxiety, written for clinicians and the general public: Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry, Rewire Your OCD Brain: Powerful Neuroscience-Based Skills to Break Free from Obsessive Thoughts and Fears, and Taming Your Amygdala: Brain-Based Strategies to Quiet the Anxious Mind.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at healthybrain@nrbs.org.Our theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs

This episode is from 2022.Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars and continuing eduction series.Today's guide is Dr. Catherine Pittman, a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at at Saint Mary's College. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and traumatic brain injury recovery. She is also the author of three books on the neurobiology of anxiety, written for clinicians and the general public: Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry, Rewire Your OCD Brain: Powerful Neuroscience-Based Skills to Break Free from Obsessive Thoughts and Fears, and Taming Your Amygdala: Brain-Based Strategies to Quiet the Anxious Mind.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at healthybrain@nrbs.org.Our theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs

In this season of Advent as we approach Christmas, you might imagine reading this while sitting by a fireplace, sipping a hot cup of cocoa, with Christmas carolers singing in the neighborhood.Wait—that's not happening for you? Your last name isn't Hallmark? Yeah, me neither.For many of us, this season leaves us feeling rushed and pulled in countless directions. If we're honest, it can be deeply stressful and fill our hearts with anxiety. Others may experience a sense of emptiness or loneliness that feels especially heavy this time of year—bringing its own kind of anxiety, even if for different reasons.In the midst of feeling peace-less, Scripture reminds us that Jesus offers us His peace. Join us on this message from B.J. Van Kalsbeek as we continue our series, The Arrival. We consider how we can experience peace from the Prince of Peace—not only this Christmas, but all year long, even when life feels far from perfect.--WebsiteFacebookInstagramSunday SetlistConnect with us!How can we prayer for you? Let us know.

In today's episode, Gina talks about developing a flexibility of mind to help us overcome our anxiety and strengthen our resolve against future flare ups of anxiety. The anxious mind tends to be rigid and not flexible. Listen in for suggestions on how to stay flexible and reduce rigidity in your mind!HOW TO BE YOURSELF Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety Ellen Hendriksen, Ph.D. http://bit.ly/htbyanxietyPlease visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors!https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching linkACPGroupCoaching.comTo learn more, go to:Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership ProgramLearn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership:For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/Here's what's included for $5/month:❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind❤ And more fun surprises along the way!All this in your favorite podcast app!Chapters0:26 Introduction to Flexible Mind3:02 Body Awareness and Muscle Relaxation5:50 The Power of the Pause7:07 Staying with Anxiety10:15 Creating Space in the Moment11:32 Letting Go of Control13:02 Embracing What Is15:34 Connecting Mind and Body16:46 Staying Curious and OpenSummaryIn this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the contrasting dynamics between a flexible mind and an anxious mind. My aim is to provide listeners with insights on how to transition from a state of anxiety to one of mental flexibility, allowing for greater peace and calm in our lives. The discussion begins by highlighting the rigidity that often accompanies anxiety, likening our anxious mindset to a tightly wound structure—brittle and prone to breaking under pressure.I explore the ways in which life changes, stress, and frustration contribute to our inflexible thinking, causing us to feel overwhelmed and perhaps on the verge of snapping. Recognizing this pattern is the first step towards transformation. I introduce six actionable strategies that can help us cultivate a more flexible mindset. Each strategy serves as a tool to counteract the tightness and rigidity we feel when anxiety takes over.The first strategy emphasizes the importance of awareness around physical tension in our bodies, particularly in areas such as the shoulders and jaw. I encourage listeners to check in with their physical state regularly, practicing intentional release of tight muscles to foster a sense of relaxation that communicates safety to the mind. The second point focuses on the power of the pause—taking a moment to breathe and create space before responding to stress. This allows us to break the habitual response cycle and choose a more mindful reaction.#AnxietyRelief #MentalHealthMatters #Mindfulness #AnxietyCoachesPodcast #GinaRyan #StressReduction #CopingSkills #InnerPeace #NervousSystemHealing #LetGo #MindfulLiving #OvercomingAnxiety #MentalWellness #SelfCare #EmotionalIntelligence #FloatingTechnique #RestAndDigest #HolisticHealing #StayCurious #FlexibleMind #ACPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sunday | Christmas At The Movies - Saved From An Anxious Mind | Daniel Merrick | 12.7.25

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Sometimes, the greatest battles we face are the battles within our minds. Jesus, through His finished work of the cross, offers peace there too. Instead of waiting for that peace to come, there are practical steps we can take to cultivate the peace our minds crave.

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THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD – 2 of 4 Peace for Your Anxious Mind

This time of year, we see PEACE everywhere, but sometimes we struggle to feel peace in our hearts. Through Jesus, we have peace with God and the peace of God. Peace isn't found in the absence of problems, but in the presence of God. 

In week two of our Advent series The Arrival, we explore the gift of peace—not the kind printed on ornaments and pillows, but the true, lasting peace Jesus promised. In this message, we look at why so many of us see peace everywhere during Christmas yet struggle to feel it. Through Scripture, we discover Jesus as the Prince of Peace (Sar Shalom) who gives us both peace with God and the peace of God, a perfect peace found not in the absence of problems but in the presence of God. Learn how to fix your mind on Him, surrender control, and experience the shalom-shalom that guards your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

Have you ever felt like your brain is working against you? In this episode, I explain why anxiety shows up, how it's an outdated survival system, and how to turn the volume down using simple, science-backed tools. You'll learn how to be calm, take back control, and feel grounded again. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

Message preached by Pastor Kevin Borders on Sunday, November 09, 2025

Byron Beck | November 9, 2025 | Fellowship Church | Poplar Bluff, MO

What if anxiety wasn't a sin? What if it was a signal telling us it is time to do something?

In this episode of the Smuggling Hope podcast, host Dan speaks with Suzanne Bracci, a Christian life and mindset coach, about the importance of hope, faith, and empowerment in overcoming anxiety and fear. Suzanne shares her journey from traditional mental health practices to incorporating spiritual elements into her coaching, emphasizing the transformative power of scripture and prayer. The conversation explores the challenges women face in today's chaotic world, the significance of surrendering to God, and practical steps for fostering a positive mindset. Suzanne's Resources Below:Suzanne's Website Get Suzanne's resource and reset your anxious mind MINDSET MADE NEW Buy Suzanne's Book Here: HOPE for Struggling CATHOLICS: A Path to Spiritual & Personal Renewal.  INSTAGRAMFACEBOOKNEW PODCAST OUT NOW FOR MARRIED COUPLES-START LISTENING!⁠⁠⁠Messy Family Couples Getaway-Travel with Mike and Alicia Hernon to Austria or Bahamas! ⁠⁠⁠Sign up here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Start Healing Your Marriage and Family⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save 15% at TAN books use code HEARTSRENEWED15 at checkout click here to shop and save !⁠⁠⁠TOP FREE RESOURCESWANT A BETTER SEX LIFE? ⁠⁠⁠Get the Intimacy Guide⁠⁠⁠WANT PEACE AT HOME? ⁠⁠⁠Transform Your Family Culture here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Dan's Marriage Ebook-6 Maxims of a Remarkable Marriage Ebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WHAT WORKS IN MARRIAGE Webinar:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this before you call a divorce attorneyChapters00:00 Introduction to Hope and Empowerment06:04 The Journey from Mental Health to Faith-Based Coaching08:00 Understanding the Roots of Fear and Anxiety10:44 The Importance of Scripture in Overcoming Challenges13:12 Women's Concerns in a Chaotic World15:54 Navigating the Pressure of Being All Things to All People18:14 Finding Hope in Troubling Marriages24:37 The Nature of Marriage and Surrender28:40 Understanding Surrender vs. Giving Up31:26 The Power of Words and Spiritual Influence37:58 Finding Peace Through Scripture and Prayer41:09 Practical Steps for a Positive Mindset

You can't really think your way out of anxiety - and that's exactly why so many people feel stuck after years of talk therapy. In this episode. I'll talk about how anxiety lives not just in your thoughts but in your body, nervous system, and that DAMN Amygdala. Join me!Since, my opening date for my wellness center has been pushed back. I'm available and I'll be accepting a few patients.Schedule Your Session with ME

Breaking from well-meaning but harmful Christian platitudes that suggest anxiety indicates spiritual failure, Jacob points out that even Jesus experienced intense anxiety in Gethsemane. If the Son of God felt anxious to the point of sweating blood, how can we condemn ourselves for similar feelings?Through the powerful biblical account of King Jehoshaphat facing overwhelming odds, Jacob reveals three responses to anxiety that can transform our relationship with it. Rather than just telling us to "be anxious for nothing" without practical steps, he demonstrates how anxiety signals us to pray, pause, and praise—even before victory arrives.Support the showMade a decision to follow Jesus? We want to know about it! Fill out our connect card here: https://local.churchcenter.com/people/forms/115766Thank you for your generosity. For information on how to give, visit https://localvineyard.church/give.

Many of us have anxious thoughts or anxiety about many things. What does The Word say about anxiety and what should we do when we have anxious thoughts? Join us this week as we continue the Head Space Series. We see in 2 Chronicles, Chapter 20 what we are to do when we have an anxious thought. We are also reminded we must put on the Armor of God daily to protect ourselves!

(Episode #294) Anxiety and excitement feel almost the same in the body. The difference is the story you tell about them. In this guided meditation, I'll help you shift the way you interpret energy so that anxiety no longer feels like a burden, but like a doorway into readiness and possibility. Through breathwork, body relaxation, and visualization, you'll train your nervous system to recognize that the rush of energy in your body can carry you forward instead of holding you back. Together, we'll step into the imagery of a shimmering glass elevator. With each floor, old companions like worry, doubt, fear, and restlessness step out, leaving you lighter and more at ease. In their place, new companions arrive: peace, calm, joy, optimism, and excitement. Their presence expands your space, steadies your breath, and reminds you that your energy can serve you. By the end, you'll arrive at an open rooftop bathed in sky, standing in the truth that you are always rising.   This meditation is for you if you're: Longing to reframe anxiety into anticipation and curiosity Ready to release heavy energy and invite in peace, calm, and optimism Wanting a guided visualization that supports your nervous system and leaves you feeling spacious, grounded, and clear   Take my FREE quiz!  What's your intuitive style? Discover your unique intuitive gifts with my free quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5da464aa73116000142b2c4d Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sWtnhidpCMc Ready to schedule your own channeled reading? Book Here: https://zoeygreco.as.me/schedule/029b2db1 —   Did you love this episode? The Higher Self Hotline Team lovingly asks for your support! We'd be eternally grateful if you'd rate, review, and subscribe! We want to make sure you never miss a dose of divine guidance. If this conversation resonated with you, we hope you share it with someone you think would connect with the message.  Stay connected with us and your higher self! Follow Zoey on socials. Connect with Zoey here:  Instagram: @thezoeygrecoTikTok: @thezoeygrecoWebsite: ZoeyGreco.com Audio Editing by: Mike Sims | echovalleyaudio.comContact: echovalleyaudio@gmail.com

Are you ready to finally break free from emotional debt and escape the patterns that are keeping you stuck? Josh Trent welcomes Jonny Miller, Nervous System Expert, to the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 769, to share why nervous system mastery is the missing key to true healing, how to rewire vagal tone capacity, how trauma gets stored in the body, why emotions travel across generations, and how breathwork and collective healing spaces help you reconnect with your true Self. Nervous System Mastery A 5-week live bootcamp to build calm, clarity, and resilience from the inside out. Most people think stress, burnout, and emotional patterns are “just the way life is.” But what if those patterns were actually shaping your biology and you had the tools to rewrite them? This training unpacks the science of how emotions, beliefs, and environment can switch genes on or off and shows you practical ways to reprogram them for peace, resilience, and lasting vitality. It's not about piling on more self-help. It's about learning how to create real inner safety, release stored trauma, and finally experience freedom in your body, mind, and spirit. Master Your Nervous System Today Enjoy $250 off the next cohort by using the link above or the code LIVEWELL In This Episode, Jonny Miller Uncovers: [01:15] Nervous System Mastery How the nervous system impacts our predictions. What made Jonny realize he was numb in his body. Why mastery takes at least 10,000 hours. How nervous system mastery means reducing reactivity. Why moments of crisis humble us and get us to start learning new ways of being. Resources: Jonny Miller Nervous System Mastery: $250 off using this link or with code LIVEWELL [06:20] Is Your Therapist Trauma-Informed? What it means when a practitioner is trauma-informed. How certain healing methods don't consider trauma. Why the wrong therapy can perpetuate trauma. How a good practitioner may take several years to become truly skilled at holding space. [07:55] Allow Yourself to Grieve What it was like for Jonny to grieve the loss of his partner. Why many people don't know how to grieve. How we resist the waves of grief. Why grief became the catalyst for Jonny's healing. Resources: [15:15] Do Emotions Get Stuck in The Body? The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk How anxiety is a defence strategy against feeling certain emotions. Anxiety: The Anxiety Cure for the Anxious Mind by Michael Johnson Vasocomputation Why the body constricts when it doesn't feel safe. How the body keeps the score. Resources: The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk Anxiety: The Anxiety Cure for the Anxious Mind by Michael Johnson Vasocomputation [18:45] How to Create Safety in The Body How the body makes prediction about the world. Why emotional releases create looseness and range of motion in the body. What it means to be safe in the body. Why nervous system mastery is about having a secure attachment with reality. [21:35] What's Blocking You from Joy How the one thing that all Blue Zones have in common is connection to a higher power. Why breathwork and plant medicine changed Jonny's view on life. How moving our beliefs out of the way allows us to experience pure joy. Why joy doesn't have to be earned. [26:30] Don't Let Fear Stop You from Healing How we can feel the emotions of our ancestors. What stops us from doing the deep healing work. Why protective mechanisms have a purpose in our lives. Resources: Parental olfactory experience influences behavior and neural structure in subsequent generations [30:20] Improving Your Vagal Tone Capacity Why the modes of reactivity are based on our vagal tone. How we can relax the hyperarousal state. Why vagal tone capacity allows us to stay grounded. How each of us has different capacity levels for each emotion. Why culture influences our capacity to feel and express our emotions. The difference between feeling and projecting emotions. [36:50] Is Your Relationship Toxic? Why people pleasing is a reflection of repressed anger. How relationships mirror how far we've come in the healing work. Why conflict has a purpose in a relationship. How intimate relationships are a fast track to nervous system mastery. When relationships become toxic. Resources: 738 How To Heal Generational Wounds Blocking Your Success + Self-Worth | John Wang 744 Debra Silverman | Your Pain Has a Pattern… and Astrology Reveals It All (This Isn't Random) 736 Silvy Khoucasian | Stop Confusing Chemistry for Trauma: Why You're Attracted to the Wrong People + How to Finally Break the Pattern [45:40] Outgrowing Your Partner What a relaxed nervous system feels like. Why we worship self-development. What happens when we outgrow our partner. [50:40] The Power of Breath Why most people breathe into the chest. How our breathing can cause a panic attack. Why we need to breathe into the lower diaphragm to feel more relaxed. How jaw tension is linked to lower body tension. Why we can change our state through our physiology. How we get out of tune as humans. Resources: Breath by James Nestor [56:55] How to Create a Space for Mastery How we can create an intentional space for mastery. Why we should avoid blue light in our space. Creativity is a blend of the ventral state and sympathetic state. How we can create a flow state. [01:00:25] Release Your Emotional Debt How Jonny helps his clients open their breathing. Why we need a dynamic range of breathing. How we can let emotions out through breathwork. Why emotional debt can kill us. How it becomes inefficient for the body to have many protective systems. Resources: 410 Mark Divine | Positive Neurodiversity: Kokoro Spirit, The 5 Mountains For Inner Peace, & How To Fulfill Your Potential [01:06:25] Collective Spaces for Healing How we're living in a sick culture that requires us to work towards health. Why we need collective spaces for emotional and ancestral healing. How men in Eastern Europe used to process their emotions in a sauna. [01:10:15] Your Money Starts with Your Body How tuning into our body helps us improve our relationship with our body. Why money is a mirror to our inner state. How we create stories around money. Why we can be scared to receive. [01:15:20] Are You Ready to Go on an Inner Adventure? How we're just understanding how our body work. Why the healing journey is an inner adventure. How we can achieve altered states through meditation. Why nervous system mastery is helping us remember and feel alive. Leave Wellness + Wisdom a Review on Apple Podcasts All Resources From This Episode Jonny Miller Nervous System Mastery: $250 off using this link or with code LIVEWELL The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk Anxiety: The Anxiety Cure for the Anxious Mind by Michael Johnson Vasocomputation Parental olfactory experience influences behavior and neural structure in subsequent generations 738 How To Heal Generational Wounds Blocking Your Success + Self-Worth | John Wang 744 Debra Silverman | Your Pain Has a Pattern… and Astrology Reveals It All (This Isn't Random) 736 Silvy Khoucasian | Stop Confusing Chemistry for Trauma: Why You're Attracted to the Wrong People + How to Finally Break the Pattern Breath by James Nestor 410 Mark Divine | Positive Neurodiversity: Kokoro Spirit, The 5 Mountains For Inner Peace, & How To Fulfill Your Potential Power Quotes From Jonny Miller "The nervous system is the lens through which we experience our life. The state of our nervous system impacts the predictions that we're making about the people and the world around us. And the work lies in identifying all of the ways in which we don't trust in ourselves or trust in life and then bring courageous curiosity towards those areas" — Jonny Miller "Any conflict is a potential edge to grow from. There's always going to be rupture in relationships. It's about how lovingly can you repair? How quickly can you go from conflict back to connection?" — Jonny Miller "We are in a world which worships self development. But there's a great distinction in self-development and self-unfoldment. When you're approaching inner work through the lens of self-developemnt, it often has this premise of part of me is broken and I need to fix it. Self-unfoldment, ot the other hand, starts with the premise of I am already whole and worthy of love." — Jonny Miller

There are many of us, who I suppose, seemingly give our worries to God, but then we  take ‘em back, and start worrying all over again. Does that sound familiar to you? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! 6 Steps to Rest an Anxious Mind […]

There are many of us, who I suppose, seemingly give our worries to God, but then we  take ‘em back, and start worrying all over again. Does that sound familiar to you? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! 6 Steps to Rest an Anxious Mind […]

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Three leading experts reveal how to transform anxiety from an enemy into an unexpected ally.Dr. Jud Brewer shares neuroscience-backed techniques to break free from worry loops, Dr. Wendy Suzuki (author of Good Anxiety) shows how anxiety can fuel creativity and resilience, and Emiliya Zhivotovskaya introduces her groundbreaking Mind Over Chatter framework for turning mental chatter into a tool for growth and greater awareness.Episode TranscriptYou can find Dr. Jud at: Website | Instagram | Unwinding Anxiety App | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with JudYou can find Dr. Wendy at: Website | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with WendyYou can find Emiliya at: Website | Instagram | Mind Over Chatter Course | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with EmiliyaCheck out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ah, that anxious mind! In this episode, I talk about the common thoughts and concerns that often accompany anxiety. Join me as I navigate the anxious thought patterns and recurring themes that many of us experience but rarely talk about openly. Let's delve into the thoughts that connect us all and find ways to move beyond them. Want to learn how to eliminate anxiety?Want to learn all my teachings?Join Our WorkshopCheck Out Té Sana WellnessAnxiety Ease Wellness Tea

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