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August 22, 2025 30 mins

Feeling drained, exhausted, or stuck in burnout?

In this episode of the Engage Your Destiny Podcast, we dive deep into how to overcome burnout and heal your mind — spiritually, mentally, and physically.


From childhood trauma, combat stress, and performance-driven living… to finding hope, healing, and renewed strength through faith and practical lifestyle shifts — this message is transformational.


Whether you’re in the military or just fighting your own battles with stress and exhaustion — this episode offers a roadmap to healing, freedom, and lasting peace.


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Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & Podcast Mission

00:57 – Personal update: New baby & ministry launches

02:18 – Prayer & introduction to today’s topic

03:55 – Childhood trauma, bullying, and coping with addictions

06:48 – Military combat trauma & performance-driven living

07:39 – Burnout and body collapse at age 30

10:40 – How trauma affects the nervous system

14:01 – Renewing your mind through Scripture (Romans 12)

17:00 – Power of memorizing Scripture against temptation

21:45 – Assessing habits: caffeine, alcohol, sleep, sugar, phones

25:02 – Sleep as a superpower for nervous system healing

26:33 – Eliminating distractions & dopamine hits from your phone

27:51 – Neuroplasticity: you can rewire your brain

28:58 – Closing prayer & encouragement

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