Ep. 70 Blooming Against All Odds: Finding Hope When Life Gets Overwhelming

Written By Ashriel Huber
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“Key Takeaways” from this episode: personal trainer for thought patterns, renew your mind, brain coach, identity in Christ, faith over fear, brain training, Christian brain coach, Christian mamas, hope, growth, faith, resilience, mental health, community, fear, amygdala, self-care, personal development

Someone handed me a plant and I almost cried. 

Not because I was happy, but because it seemed like one more thing I had to take care of and I was already drowning in overwhelm. This plant too was on its way to die; I just knew it.

But what do we do when we’re struggling like me and that plant? What do we do when everything seems impossible and we’re doomed—all hope is gone?

I want to take you on a plant journey (yes, I said it) and to come with me and my poor *seemingly* doomed plant that discovered hope and bloomed against all odds, even when it felt like everything in its world was trying to keep it down.

And in this episode, you can discover intentional hope and bloom against all odds so you can grow in even the toughest, most fearful circumstances.

Let’s talk about those fears for a moment. We all have those moments when our amygdala—the part of our brain responsible for our fear responses—decides to throw a full-on panic party. You know the feeling: racing heart, sweaty palms, and thoughts spiraling into the worst-case scenarios. But here’s the good news: we don’t have to let fear control our lives.

We can shift from fear to love, and that’s where our faith comes in! Remember, God didn’t promise us a life free from challenges, but He did promise to be with us through every storm. When we lean into our faith, we make space for hope to bloom.

So, how do we cultivate that hope? In the episode I share a little "toolkit" full of practical tips to help you navigate those overwhelming moments! 

Listen in and let me know which tool works best for you to find hope when it feels impossible!

Remember that blooming against all odds is not just possible; it’s a beautiful testament to your resilience and faith. Life may throw challenges your way, but with being intentional about finding hope, community, and a little laughter, you can navigate through it all.

Let’s hold on to hope together and embrace the journey of personal & spiritual growth. You’re not alone in this; we’re all in it together, cheering each other on!

And hey, if you found this episode encouraging, please share it with a friend who might need a little hope today. 

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Until next time, let’s conquer the day with God’s hope and keep blooming my beautiful friend!

Our goal is to continue to grow more at home in our minds so we can be more at home in the kingdom to shine and share for Christ!

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Ashriel Huber https://calledandcurious.com
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