In this episode of the Return to Heart podcast, Jeff and Phil explore the psychological concept of the Window of Tolerance and how trauma, anxiety, and depression can shape our ability to stay emotionally present. Along the way, they reflect on how God designed us as integrated beings – body, mind, and spirit – and why learning to pay attention to our bodies plays a key role in emotional and relational healing
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro – A simple breathing exercise
02:30 Why your body changes when you slow down
04:10 Why faith and mental health are embodied
06:25 What the “Window of Tolerance” really means
10:05 Anxiety vs depression: the two trauma responses
14:00 How unresolved trauma shrinks emotional capacity
20:10 How Jesus modeled emotional resilience
24:15 Why we need safe people to heal
28:00 Using journaling to process emotions
33:10 A simple practice to reconnect with your body
