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
