02 The Patience of Slowing Down: From Chronic Fatigue to Trust

SHOW NOTESWord of the Year: PatienceAfter eight years of undiagnosed chronic fatigue, Rochelle Tyme was desperate for answers. As a Registered Psychotherapist, wife, mother, and longtime ministry worker, she'd tried everything—doctors, diet changes, spiritual freedom sessions—but nothing helped. She knew something was deeply wrong, yet no one could figure out what. The exhaustion was invisible to everyone else, but to Rochelle, it was stealing her ability to do the things she felt called to do.Then God gave her a word: patience. Not just patience to wait for healing, but patience that would transform how she trusted Him in the waiting.In this honest, contemplative conversation, Rochelle opens up about the frustration of being unheard, the anger she felt toward God, and the surprising gratitude that emerged when she realized her chronic fatigue was stripping away an identity built on productivity and pushing through.For authors, ministry leaders, and entrepreneurs who are exhausted from trying to keep up with their calling, this episode offers a different way forward.You'll discover:- How chronic burnout often comes from patterns of pushing through that need to be broken- The difference between trusting God from exhaustion versus trusting from rest- Practical ways patience shows up beyond just waiting for your breakthrough- Why slowing down might be protecting you from continuing harmful patterns- How to recognize when God is answering old prayers through present sufferingRochelle's journey reminds us that God cares far more about refining our hearts than maximizing our productivity—and that the stripping process, though painful, might be the most loving thing He could do for us.What if your limitation isn't the obstacle you think it is, but actually an invitation to discover who you are beyond what you do?CONNECT WITH ROCHELLE TYME:tymetherapy.comCONNECT WITH EMILY:Website: emilygrabatin.caThe Heart's Calling SubstackWelcoming Slow Growth communityThis is a space for the sacred, the soulful, and the slow. Welcome to the journey. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theheartscalling.substack.com