Ep. 72 When the Monkey Mafia Hijacks Your Brain 🐒🧠 (and Your Peace)
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Okay, friend, let me tell you about the time I got ambushed by the “monkey mafia” in Costa Rica. 🐒😂 What started as a funny story turned into the perfect picture of what happens when stress sneaks in and hijacks our minds. Neuroscientists call it an amygdala hijack—but in real life, it just feels like your peace, joy, and focus got stolen out from under you.
Here’s the hope: God didn’t design us to stay hijacked. He designed your brain with neuroplasticity, the incredible ability to reset and rewire. That means you can train your mind (and body!) to recognize when stress tries to take over and respond with peace instead of panic.
In this episode of the Called & Curious Podcast, I’ll show you how to:
Recognize the early warning signs before stress takes over.
Use simple breathwork to tell your brain, “You’re safe.”
Shift from fear to love with gratitude.
Reframe stress so it no longer defines you.
This isn’t about trying harder—it’s about partnering with the Holy Spirit, using the way God wired your brain, and walking in everyday peace no matter what life throws your way.
Because here’s the truth: your perspective can either imprison you or set you free. And girl, I want you free.
The monkey mafia…
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