Host: Dr. Cynthia “Cindy” Libert, M.D. & Brooke Jack

Run Time: 31:11

Episode Overview:

In a world that never seems to quiet down, it’s no surprise that so many of us feel stretched thin, scattered, or constantly “on edge.” In this episode, we explore why this topic matters right now—in an age where our senses are flooded from the moment we wake up to the moment we finally put the phone away.

Together, we gently untangle the difference between overstimulation and overwhelm—two experiences that often feel the same but come from very different places. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs your body and mind are sending you, and why understanding which one you’re facing can be the key to finding relief.

We also take a compassionate look at what’s happening beneath the surface: the brain and nervous system working hard to keep you safe, the amygdala sounding its alarms, and the stress hormones that tug at your focus and mood. But woven through it all is a message of deep hope. Thanks to the power of neuroplasticity, the brain is not stuck in survival mode forever. It can calm, reset, and heal—even after long seasons of strain.

We root all of this in the steady grounding of biblical truth—reminding ourselves that our bodies were intentionally and wonderfully designed, not by accident but with purpose. Faith becomes more than comfort; it becomes a guide for understanding our limits, a reminder of God’s care for our whole being, and a pathway to the kind of healing that restores us from the inside out.

Resources Mentioned:

• Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
• The Life You Long For: Learning to Live from a Place of Rest by Christy Nockels
• [Virtual] Shalom Bible Study for Women hosted by Cynthia Libert, M.D. - register here

Biblical Reflections:

• Psalm 46:10 , Luke 5:16

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