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Surrender to Heal: Biblical Healing|Trauma Recovery| Nervous System Regulation| Emotional Regulation| Mental Health| Christian Women: Daily Summaries Delivered
by Melanie Chavez- B.S. Ed., Certified Trauma Coach
Surrender to Heal is a podcast for Christian women healing trauma and anxiety by combining faith-based mental health tools, nervous system regulation, and biblical wisdom—helping you surrender control, renew your mind, and experience lasting peace and emotional restoration through God. Subscribe to the show and take your next step toward healing as you learn to rest in God’s presence and trust Him with your whole heart.!
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- 5 days ago26 min
Ep. 209: When You Crave Love but Fear It | Disorganized Attachment, Trauma & Healing with God
Welcome back beautiful friend! Do you find yourself craving love and connection while simultaneously fearing intimacy and vulnerability? Do relationships feel emotionally exhausting, confusing, or unpredictable? In this episode, we’re diving deep into disorganized attachment—also known as fearful-avoidant attachment—and how unresolved trauma can impact the way we connect with others, ourselves, and God. Disorganized attachment often develops when the people who were supposed to provide safety and comfort were also a source of fear, inconsistency, neglect, or emotional pain. As a result, the nervous system learns to associate connection with danger, creating a painful cycle of longing for love while simultaneously fearing it. Together we’ll explore how trauma affects the nervous system, why survival responses show up in relationships, and how God can begin healing deep attachment wounds. You’ll learn practical tools for emotional regulation, renewing your mind with Scripture, and creating safety in both your body and your relationships. Most importantly, you’ll discover that your attachment wounds do not define you. Through Christ, healing is possible, peace is possible, and secure connection is possible. 📖 1 Corinthians 14:33 “For God is not a God of confusion but of peace.” 📖 Romans 8:38-39 “Nothing can separate us from the love of God.” 📖 Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” 📖 Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you.” If this episode encouraged you, take a moment to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Your support helps more women discover hope, healing, and freedom through Christ. Remember, friend: your past may explain your struggles, but it does not determine your future. God is capable of bringing healing, safety, and restoration to even the deepest attachment wounds. ❤️ You are so loved, seen, and valued more than you can imagine! XO, Melanie Register for my FREE Workshop, From Survival Mode to Peace —-> https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/survivaltopeace The 3 Ways to Work With Me: 1. Rest & Restore Membership: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfh-Lv5s7oryOh9pOzKpKbtH3kzE9_eDbKRZecYmN_o_7Xc8Q/viewform?usp=send_form 2. Surrender to Heal Academy: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLcT3gcPlXXeqJLE8A2Dcj2YH9yTQ_lwknEYNyBTp-Vw8zZA/viewform 3. 1:1 Coaching (High-Level Support): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8_XG262EIK4GXM2M9y04v9eEOCg2nqyGJNbmAdvge-W2HWg/viewform Download the Nervous System Reset Guide and begin your healing journey today : https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/nervoussystem Grab a Nervous System Reset Session spot- only 5 available! Private, 60 min. Nervous System Reset Session- learn about the nervous system, practical tools when you feel triggered, personalized 7 day reset plan to calm your body, and more! https://square.link/u/aaFrw3ka?src=sheet If you have been blessed by the podcast please consider supporting us by buying me a coffee! You can do that here: buymeacoffee.com/christianwxn Grab the greens , mushroom coffee, & supplements I talk about here: https://www.LiveGood.com/MelanieChavez Email me: christianwomenhealingtrauma@gmail.com Come join our SKOOL COMMUNITY, Women Healing with God: https://www.skool.com/christian-women-healing-trauma-9505 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C4Hg525Pv/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow me on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianwomenhealing?_t=ZT-8vOAjTfaicw&_r=1 Grab my 50 life changing journal prompts for healing here: https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/journalprompts Grab the vibration plate I have shared about on the podcast: https://amzn.to/4dMVu2d * Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/a-perfect-day License code: AXTAJ6GP05MYQKZ1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: 3TUZ76SCPAWKFBWA ** Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means when you purchase I receive a small commission. My advice and opinions of any products are always my own and I never share products I haven’t tested and tried on my own. *** Disclaimer: This channel & podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not made to cure or treat any mental health related issues. I am not a licensed therapist. Always talk to your health care provider first.
- 2 weeks ago25 min
Ep. 209: Why You Shut Down Emotionally | Avoidant Attachment & Letting God In
Welcome back beautiful friend! Have you ever struggled to open up emotionally, pull away when relationships become too close, or feel safer handling everything on your own? In this deeply honest episode,we’re talking about avoidant attachment, emotional shutdown, trauma responses, and how God gently heals the fear of vulnerability and connection. Many women with avoidant attachment don’t realize they’re operating in survival mode because emotional independence has become normal. You may look strong on the outside while internally struggling with trust, emotional intimacy, communication, and feeling emotionally safe with others. But friend, God did not create you to live emotionally numb, isolated, or disconnected. Healing begins when you stop surviving alone and start allowing God into the guarded places of your heart. Psalm 34:18 reminds us: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” God is not emotionally distant. He is steady. Safe. Present. Gentle. If you’ve struggled with: * Emotional unavailability * Avoiding vulnerability * Difficulty trusting others * Fear of needing people * Pulling away during conflict * Numbing emotions * Staying constantly busy to avoid feelings * Feeling overwhelmed by intimacy This episode will help you understand the root behind these patterns while offering practical and biblical tools to begin healing attachment wounds with Jesus. You are not too guarded to heal. You are not too shut down for God to reach. And you do not have to carry everything alone anymore. You are so loved, seen, and valued more than you can imagine! XO, Melanie The 3 Ways You Can Work With Me: 1. Rest & Restore Membership: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfh-Lv5s7oryOh9pOzKpKbtH3kzE9_eDbKRZecYmN_o_7Xc8Q/viewform?usp=send_form 2. Surrender to Heal Academy: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLcT3gcPlXXeqJLE8A2Dcj2YH9yTQ_lwknEYNyBTp-Vw8zZA/viewform 3. 1:1 Coaching (High-Level Support): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8_XG262EIK4GXM2M9y04v9eEOCg2nqyGJNbmAdvge-W2HWg/viewform Download the Nervous System Reset Guide and begin your healing journey today : https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/nervoussystem Grab a Nervous System Reset Session spot- only 5 available! Private, 60 min. Nervous System Reset Session- learn about the nervous system, practical tools when you feel triggered, personalized 7 day reset plan to calm your body, and more! https://square.link/u/aaFrw3ka?src=sheet If you have been blessed by the podcast please consider supporting us by buying me a coffee! You can do that here: buymeacoffee.com/christianwxn Grab the greens , mushroom coffee, & supplements I talk about here: https://www.LiveGood.com/MelanieChavez Email me: christianwomenhealingtrauma@gmail.com Come join our SKOOL COMMUNITY, Women Healing with God: https://www.skool.com/christian-women-healing-trauma-9505 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C4Hg525Pv/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow me on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianwomenhealing?_t=ZT-8vOAjTfaicw&_r=1 Grab my 50 life changing journal prompts for healing here: https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/journalprompts Grab the vibration plate I have shared about on the podcast: https://amzn.to/4dMVu2d * Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/a-perfect-day License code: AXTAJ6GP05MYQKZ1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: 3TUZ76SCPAWKFBWA ** Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means when you purchase I receive a small commission. My advice and opinions of any products are always my own and I never share products I haven’t tested and tried on my own. *** Disclaimer: This channel & podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not made to cure or treat any mental health related issues. I am not a licensed therapist. Always talk to your health care provider first.
- 3 weeks ago28 min
Ep 208: Why You Feel So Afraid to Lose People (Anxious Attachment & Healing with God)
Welcome back to Surrender to Heal! I’m so honored you are joining me today. Do you constantly fear abandonment, overthink relationships, or feel emotionally anxious when someone pulls away? In this episode, we’re talking about anxious attachment, how trauma impacts the nervous system, and how God can begin healing your fear of rejection and emotional insecurity. If you’ve ever struggled with people pleasing, needing reassurance, emotional overwhelm, or feeling unsafe in relationships, this episode will help you understand where these patterns come from and how to start healing attachment wounds with Jesus. You’ll learn: * What anxious attachment is * Signs of anxious attachment in relationships * How trauma impacts the nervous system * Why you fear abandonment * Scripture for anxiety and emotional healing * Practical ways to heal anxious attachment with God * How to feel emotionally safe and secure in Christ Healing is possible. You do not have to live in survival mode forever. Scriptures Mentioned: * Isaiah 26:3 * Deuteronomy 31:6 You are so loved, seen, and valued more than you can imagine! XO, Melanie The 3 Ways You Can Work With Me: 1. Rest & Restore Membership: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfh-Lv5s7oryOh9pOzKpKbtH3kzE9_eDbKRZecYmN_o_7Xc8Q/viewform?usp=send_form 2. Surrender to Heal Academy: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLcT3gcPlXXeqJLE8A2Dcj2YH9yTQ_lwknEYNyBTp-Vw8zZA/viewform 3. 1:1 Coaching (High-Level Support): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8_XG262EIK4GXM2M9y04v9eEOCg2nqyGJNbmAdvge-W2HWg/viewform Download the Nervous System Reset Guide and begin your healing journey today : https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/nervoussystem Grab a Nervous System Reset Session spot- only 5 available! Private, 60 min. Nervous System Reset Session- learn about the nervous system, practical tools when you feel triggered, personalized 7 day reset plan to calm your body, and more! https://square.link/u/aaFrw3ka?src=sheet If you have been blessed by the podcast please consider supporting us by buying me a coffee! You can do that here: buymeacoffee.com/christianwxn Grab the greens , mushroom coffee, & supplements I talk about here: https://www.LiveGood.com/MelanieChavez Email me: christianwomenhealingtrauma@gmail.com Come join our SKOOL COMMUNITY, Women Healing with God: https://www.skool.com/christian-women-healing-trauma-9505 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C4Hg525Pv/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow me on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianwomenhealing?_t=ZT-8vOAjTfaicw&_r=1 Grab my 50 life changing journal prompts for healing here: https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/journalprompts Grab the vibration plate I have shared about on the podcast: https://amzn.to/4dMVu2d * Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/a-perfect-day License code: AXTAJ6GP05MYQKZ1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: 3TUZ76SCPAWKFBWA ** Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means when you purchase I receive a small commission. My advice and opinions of any products are always my own and I never share products I haven’t tested and tried on my own. *** Disclaimer: This channel & podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not made to cure or treat any mental health related issues. I am not a licensed therapist. Always talk to your health care provider first.
- Apr 25, 202620 min
Ep. 206: Letting Go of Control: Trusting God to Heal Your Mind, Body & Nervous System
Hi beautiful friend, welcome back! In this episode, we’re having a real and honest conversation about control—why we hold onto it, how it’s connected to our nervous system, and what it actually looks like to surrender it to God. If you’ve been stuck in anxiety, overthinking, or constantly trying to manage every outcome… this episode will meet you right there. So many of us have learned to hold everything together as a way to feel safe. But the truth is, control often keeps our bodies in survival mode and blocks the deep healing God is inviting us into. I break down how your nervous system plays a role in this—how your body holds onto fear, trauma, and the need to stay in control—and why surrendering isn’t just a spiritual concept, it’s also something your body has to learn. Healing isn’t just renewing your mind… it’s allowing your body to experience safety again in God’s presence. We’ll talk about what it means to truly trust God in the healing process, especially when it feels uncomfortable, uncertain, or slow. And I’ll share practical ways to begin releasing control daily—through stillness, awareness, and inviting God into the places you’ve been gripping tightly. You don’t have to carry everything. You don’t have to figure it all out. God is safe to trust—even here. You are so loved, seen, and valued more than you can imagine! XO, Melanie Save your seat for my FREE Workshop happening April 30th, From Survival Mode to Peace: https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/survivaltopeace The 3 Ways You Can Work With Me: 1. Rest & Restore Membership: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfh-Lv5s7oryOh9pOzKpKbtH3kzE9_eDbKRZecYmN_o_7Xc8Q/viewform?usp=send_form 2. Surrender to Heal Academy: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLcT3gcPlXXeqJLE8A2Dcj2YH9yTQ_lwknEYNyBTp-Vw8zZA/viewform 3. 1:1 Coaching (High-Level Support): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8_XG262EIK4GXM2M9y04v9eEOCg2nqyGJNbmAdvge-W2HWg/viewform Download the Nervous System Reset Guide and begin your healing journey today : https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/nervoussystem Grab a Nervous System Reset Session spot- only 5 available! Private, 60 min. Nervous System Reset Session- learn about the nervous system, practical tools when you feel triggered, personalized 7 day reset plan to calm your body, and more! https://square.link/u/aaFrw3ka?src=sheet If you have been blessed by the podcast please consider supporting us by buying me a coffee! You can do that here: buymeacoffee.com/christianwxn Grab the greens , mushroom coffee, & supplements I talk about here: https://www.LiveGood.com/MelanieChavez Email me: christianwomenhealingtrauma@gmail.com Come join our SKOOL COMMUNITY, Women Healing with God: https://www.skool.com/christian-women-healing-trauma-9505 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C4Hg525Pv/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow me on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianwomenhealing?_t=ZT-8vOAjTfaicw&_r=1 Grab my 50 life changing journal prompts for healing here: https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/journalprompts Grab the vibration plate I have shared about on the podcast: https://amzn.to/4dMVu2d * Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/a-perfect-day License code: AXTAJ6GP05MYQKZ1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: 3TUZ76SCPAWKFBWA ** Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means when you purchase I receive a small commission. My advice and opinions of any products are always my own and I never share products I haven’t tested and tried on my own. *** Disclaimer: This channel & podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not made to cure or treat any mental health related issues. I am not a licensed therapist. Always talk to your health care provider first.
- Apr 13, 202628 min
Ep. 205: Learning to Surrender My Marriage to God (Even When It Hurts)
Hi beautiful friend, welcome back! In this episode, I’m opening up about where I’m at in this season—walking through pain, uncertainty, and learning to truly surrender my marriage to God. This isn’t a step-by-step teaching. It’s real, honest, and vulnerable. I share the struggle with control, the anxiety that comes with the unknown, and how God has been teaching me that surrender isn’t giving up—it’s trusting Him, even when I don’t understand. If you’re in a season where you’re holding on tightly, overthinking, or feeling overwhelmed… this episode is for you. You’re not alone. God is still working—even here. Scripture: Proverbs 3:5 You are so loved! XO, Melanie The 3 Ways You Can Work With Me: 1. Rest & Restore Membership: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfh-Lv5s7oryOh9pOzKpKbtH3kzE9_eDbKRZecYmN_o_7Xc8Q/viewform?usp=send_form 2. Surrender to Heal Academy: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLcT3gcPlXXeqJLE8A2Dcj2YH9yTQ_lwknEYNyBTp-Vw8zZA/viewform 3. 1:1 Coaching (High-Level Support): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8_XG262EIK4GXM2M9y04v9eEOCg2nqyGJNbmAdvge-W2HWg/viewform Download the Nervous System Reset Guide and begin your healing journey today : https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/nervoussystem Join my FREE Workshop happening April 17th, From Survival Mode to Peace. Register today and save your seat: https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/survivaltopeace Grab a Nervous System Reset Session spot- only 5 available! Private, 60 min. Nervous System Reset Session- learn about the nervous system, practical tools when you feel triggered, personalized 7 day reset plan to calm your body, and more! https://square.link/u/aaFrw3ka?src=sheet If you have been blessed by the podcast please consider supporting us by buying me a coffee! You can do that here: buymeacoffee.com/christianwxn Grab the greens , mushroom coffee, & supplements I talk about here: https://www.LiveGood.com/MelanieChavez Email me: christianwomenhealingtrauma@gmail.com Come join our SKOOL COMMUNITY, Women Healing with God: https://www.skool.com/christian-women-healing-trauma-9505 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C4Hg525Pv/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow me on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianwomenhealing?_t=ZT-8vOAjTfaicw&_r=1 Grab my 50 life changing journal prompts for healing here: https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/journalprompts Grab the vibration plate I have shared about on the podcast: https://amzn.to/4dMVu2d * Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/a-perfect-day License code: AXTAJ6GP05MYQKZ1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: 3TUZ76SCPAWKFBWA ** Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means when you purchase I receive a small commission. My advice and opinions of any products are always my own and I never share products I haven’t tested and tried on my
- Mar 31, 202625 min
Ep. 204: 3 Supportive Ways to Heal as a Christian Woman (Membership, Coaching, & Faith-Based Support Explained)
Welcome back to the podcast, sweet friend! If you’ve been listening to the podcast and thinking… “I know I need deeper healing… but I don’t know where to start” — this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m walking you through the three different ways you can work with me, so you can confidently choose the level of support that fits where you are in your healing journey. Because here’s the truth… Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. And you don’t have to stay stuck trying to figure it out alone. I’ve created these spaces intentionally—for the woman who is ready to move out of survival mode, regulate her nervous system, renew her mind, and truly surrender her healing to God. Inside This Episode, We Talk About: • Why healing often feels confusing and overwhelming • The difference between self-paced healing vs. guided support • How to know what level of support your nervous system actually needs • The role of community, coaching, and structure in your healing journey • Why surrender—not striving—is the key to real transformation The 3 Ways You Can Work With Me: 1. Rest & Restore Membership: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfh-Lv5s7oryOh9pOzKpKbtH3kzE9_eDbKRZecYmN_o_7Xc8Q/viewform?usp=send_form 2. Surrender to Heal Academy: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLcT3gcPlXXeqJLE8A2Dcj2YH9yTQ_lwknEYNyBTp-Vw8zZA/viewform 3. 1:1 Coaching (High-Level Support): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8_XG262EIK4GXM2M9y04v9eEOCg2nqyGJNbmAdvge-W2HWg/viewform Download the Nervous System Reset Guide and begin your healing journey today : https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/nervoussystem Join my FREE Workshop happening April 17th, From Survival Mode to Peace. Register today and save your seat: https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/survivaltopeace Grab a Nervous System Reset Session spot- only 5 available! Private, 60 min. Nervous System Reset Session- learn about the nervous system, practical tools when you feel triggered, personalized 7 day reset plan to calm your body, and more! https://square.link/u/aaFrw3ka?src=sheet If you have been blessed by the podcast please consider supporting us by buying me a coffee! You can do that here: buymeacoffee.com/christianwxn Grab the greens , mushroom coffee, & supplements I talk about here: https://www.LiveGood.com/MelanieChavez Email me: christianwomenhealingtrauma@gmail.com Come join our SKOOL COMMUNITY, Women Healing with God: https://www.skool.com/christian-women-healing-trauma-9505 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C4Hg525Pv/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow me on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianwomenhealing?_t=ZT-8vOAjTfaicw&_r=1 Grab my 50 life changing journal prompts for healing here: https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/journalprompts Grab the vibration plate I have shared about on the podcast: https://amzn.to/4dMVu2d * Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/a-perfect-day License code: AXTAJ6GP05MYQKZ1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: 3TUZ76SCPAWKFBWA ** Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means when you purchase I receive a small commission. My advice and opinions of any products are always my own and I never share products I haven’t tested and tried on my own. *** Disclaimer: This channel & podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not made to cure or treat any mental health related issues. I am not a licensed therapist. Always talk to your health care provider first. EZoVYq4l0k3Rl7uXjdJr
- Mar 19, 202633 min
Ep. 203: The Power of Your Words/ Breaking Toxic Thought Patterns & Rewiring Your Brain Through Scripture
Welcome back to the podcast, sweet friend! Today we are talking all about the power of our words! Words have power—and they’re shaping your healing more than you realize. If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, overthinking, or negative self-talk, this episode will show you how your inner dialogue is impacting your nervous system, emotional health, and spiritual growth. We’re diving into what the Bible says about the power of your words and how to renew your mind, speak life, and align your thoughts with God’s truth so you can experience real peace. You’ll learn simple, practical ways to break free from toxic thought patterns and start calming your mind—God’s way. ✨ Ready to take the next step? Download the Nervous System Reset Guide and begin your healing journey today : https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/nervoussystem 🤍 Ready to Go Deeper? Join Surrender to Heal Academy, a 12-week faith-based healing experience for Christian women learning to regulate their nervous system, heal trauma, and walk in true surrender with God. APPLY NOW ⬇️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0usSzn7jsn3gzyVoEPhtxdwUy0LSDBkn1lhE5yK3GEcFFqw/viewform Grab a Nervous System Reset Session spot- only 5 available! Private, 60 min. Nervous System Reset Session- learn about the nervous system, practical tools when you feel triggered, personalized 7 day reset plan to calm your body, and more! https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML5J1P6X4YENF/checkout/KLEAGOQV4UR4E5WOFXX6GS5O?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNDM3NjI2MzE2OTczNzg4AAEebPXo__DVS9drl-TEQvgxhHp63DQbokaCNZO_9jI7nVEWR-1jfjPdPrQ-zTo_aem_yt60g8TSA2EgVRUUgLYZ-Q Enter the 200th Episode/ 5 Year GIVEAWAY HERE: CLOSING MARCH 30! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZ4fBb5uoLFD1vQoHtCGiGtvpFfy71EqNd7sOhEZz6eQXCwA/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNDM3NjI2MzE2OTczNzg4AAEebK_9PQTzCqyD1Zxw5Vxy65Kt7t6jaFReOokJk655Dv6DhnR7SQQQD5y1BRk_aem_LfwjgwcPZ3PZuJ8vIDEMAg If you have been blessed by the podcast please consider supporting us by buying me a coffee! You can do that here: buymeacoffee.com/christianwxn Grab the greens , mushroom coffee, & supplements I talk about here: https://www.LiveGood.com/MelanieChavez Email me: christianwomenhealingtrauma@gmail.com Come join our SKOOL COMMUNITY, Women Healing with God: https://www.skool.com/christian-women-healing-trauma-9505 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C4Hg525Pv/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow me on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianwomenhealing?_t=ZT-8vOAjTfaicw&_r=1 Grab my 50 life changing journal prompts for healing here: https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/journalprompts Grab the vibration plate I have shared about on the podcast: https://amzn.to/4dMVu2d * Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/a-perfect-day License code: AXTAJ6GP05MYQKZ1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: 3TUZ76SCPAWKFBWA ** Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means when you purchase I receive a small commission. My advice and opinions of any products are always my own and I never share products I haven’t tested and tried on my own. *** Disclaimer: This channel & podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not made to cure or treat any mental health related issues. I am not a licensed therapist. Always talk to your health care provider first.
- Mar 11, 202636 min
Ep. 202: When Your Emotions Are Loud: Learning to Take Your Thoughts Captive
Welcome back to the podcast, sweet friend! Have you ever had a day where your emotions felt overwhelming and suddenly your thoughts started spiraling into anxiety, fear, or discouragement? In this episode, we’re talking about something so many Christian women struggle with: letting emotions control our thoughts. While emotions are real and valid, they are not always reliable. When we allow feelings to determine what we believe, we can easily start believing lies instead of the truth of God’s Word. In this honest and encouraging conversation, I share a personal moment where I realized I had been letting my emotions lead my thinking — and how God reminded me of the power of taking every thought captive. You’ll learn how trauma and stress can make emotional thinking stronger, why the enemy often uses our emotions to plant lies, and how we can begin renewing our minds with truth instead. This episode will give you simple, practical ways to start your day grounded in truth so your emotions don’t take over your thoughts. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained lately, this conversation will encourage you and remind you that God’s truth is stronger than the lies in your mind. In This Episode We Talk About: • Why emotions are real but not always trustworthy • How trauma can intensify emotional thinking • The biblical meaning of taking thoughts captive • Recognizing lies the enemy plants in our mind • Practical steps to start your day with truth instead of fear • Learning to lead your emotions with God’s Word Scripture Mentioned 2 Corinthians 10:5 — “We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” Philippians 4:13 — “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Romans 8:28 — “God works all things together for good.” John 8:32 — “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 🤍 Ready to Go Deeper? Join Surrender to Heal Academy, a 12-week faith-based healing experience for Christian women learning to regulate their nervous system, heal trauma, and walk in true surrender with God. APPLY NOW ⬇️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0usSzn7jsn3gzyVoEPhtxdwUy0LSDBkn1lhE5yK3GEcFFqw/viewform Grab a Nervous System Reset Session spot- only 5 available! Private, 60 min. Nervous System Reset Session- learn about the nervous system, practical tools when you feel triggered, personalized 7 day reset plan to calm your body, and more! https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML5J1P6X4YENF/checkout/KLEAGOQV4UR4E5WOFXX6GS5O?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNDM3NjI2MzE2OTczNzg4AAEebPXo__DVS9drl-TEQvgxhHp63DQbokaCNZO_9jI7nVEWR-1jfjPdPrQ-zTo_aem_yt60g8TSA2EgVRUUgLYZ-Q Enter the 200th Episode/ 5 Year GIVEAWAY HERE: CLOSING MARCH 30! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZ4fBb5uoLFD1vQoHtCGiGtvpFfy71EqNd7sOhEZz6eQXCwA/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNDM3NjI2MzE2OTczNzg4AAEebK_9PQTzCqyD1Zxw5Vxy65Kt7t6jaFReOokJk655Dv6DhnR7SQQQD5y1BRk_aem_LfwjgwcPZ3PZuJ8vIDEMAg Grab my NEW, FREE Nervous System Reset Guide: https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/nervoussystem If you have been blessed by the podcast please consider supporting us by buying me a coffee! You can do that here: buymeacoffee.com/christianwxn Grab the greens , mushroom coffee, & supplements I talk about here: https://www.LiveGood.com/MelanieChavez Email me: christianwomenhealingtrauma@gmail.com Come join our SKOOL COMMUNITY, Women Healing with God: https://www.skool.com/christian-women-healing-trauma-9505 Join our NEW Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C4Hg525Pv/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/christian_women_healing?igsh=MXZodWMyNW42azlwdQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow me on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianwomenhealing?_t=ZT-8vOAjTfaicw&_r=1 Grab my 50 life changing journal prompts for healing here: https://a84a-melaniechavezllc.systeme.io/journalprompts Grab the vibration plate I have shared about on the podcast: https://amzn.to/4dMVu2d * Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/a-perfect-day License code: AXTAJ6GP05MYQKZ1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: 3TUZ76SCPAWKFBWA ** Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means when you purchase I receive a small commission. My advice and opinions of any products are always my own and I never share products I haven’t tested and tried on my own. *** Disclaimer: This channel & podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not made to cure or treat any mental health related issues. I am not a licensed therapist. Always talk to your health care provider first.
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