246 | The Science of Small Steps: How to Change Without Burning Out; Rhythm-Habits Part 2

Many Christian women professionals and servant leaders live with a quiet, constant tension → “I know what would help me… but I don’t have the bandwidth.” You long for prayer rhythms, movement, rest, or gentler mornings - yet even good intentions feel heavy.

This is not because you don’t care. It’s because your nervous system is already carrying too much.

When life is full of responsibility, pressure, and decision-making, anything that feels “extra”, even holy things, can feel impossible to sustain.

In this episode, I will help you reframe change through the lens of compassion and physiology. We’ll explore how God works through small, doable steps that calm the body, rebuild trust, and slowly restore your capacity for renewal - without overwhelm or self-judgment.

In this episode, you will learn about:
☀️ How our ways of thinking can block our ability to renew and transform.
☀️ The psychology behind creating small steps and why this is important.
☀️ Consistency vs. intensity.
☀️ The influence of Scripture on how and why we make small steps.
☀️ How practice and prayer go hand in hand.

Working through small beginnings by taking simple steps can lead to change! Are you ready? Let's start today.

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