Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Ben... - Overcoming Stress with Scripture & Science: A Guide for Stress Awareness

About this episode

The episode discusses overcoming stress through a combination of scripture and science, emphasizing practical tools for stress awareness.

Episode Summary: Whether you’re battling chronic stress, emotional overload, burnout, or simply the pressures of everyday life, today we’re diving deep into Overcoming Stress with Scripture and Science . We’ll explore what stress does to your brain and body, how to recognize when it’s taking a toll, and—most importantly—God’s proven blueprint for peace, renewal, and rest. If you’ve been craving practical tools rooted in neuroscience and anchored in biblical truth, this episode will speak directly to your heart. Today’s episode is especially timely because April is Stress Awareness Month . And if there is one thing I’ve consistently seen in 30+ years as a neuropsychologist, it’s this: stress is universal, but suffering under it doesn’t have to be. Quotables from the episode: In recognition of stress awareness month, I want to remind you that stress doesn’t simply come from “big problems.” Science shows that your brain can interpret noise, clutter, constant notifications, unresolved emotions, lack of sleep, and even chronic busyness the same way it interprets danger. Chronic stress literally shrinks the brain regions involved in emotional regulation and clarity. But the good news…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Michelle Ben

Topics covered

• stress management
• neuroscience
• biblical truth
• emotional regulation
• mental health
• spirituality

Keywords

• stress
• neuropsychology
• peace
• renewal
• burnout
• emotional overload
• neuroplasticity

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Organizations: LifeAudio, Salem Web Network

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