371: Healing vs. Freedom: The Key to Mental & Emotional Liberation | Elena Huggins, Author Untwist Me

Elena Huggins, author of Untwist Me: Uncomplicated Life Hacks for Mental and Emotional Liberation shares her personal journey of faith, trauma, and healing, emphasizing the importance of understanding the difference between being healed and being free. Our conversation delves into the complexities of trauma, the significance of processing emotions, and the role of Scripture in finding peace and clarity. Elena offers practical advice to help you navigate your own mental health challenges and encourages you to simplify your struggles to find effective solutions.Trauma can lead to complex emotional challenges that require deep processing.Healing is not the same as freedom; true freedom comes from a relationship with Jesus.Many people manage their mental health rather than truly heal from it.Scripture is the lynchpin in overcoming anxiety and trauma.Anxiety can be unlearned.Processing trauma is essential; you cannot skip steps in healing.Simplifying life's challenges can empower you to take action.Elena's book offers practical steps for emotional liberation.The supernatural power of God plays a crucial role in healing.Fav quotes: "Anxiety is a practiced behavior.""It must start with Jesus, you and Him.""Keep it simple, that's what I would say."Chapters05:47 Elena's Journey to Faith08:48 The Impact of Addiction and Trauma14:16 The Struggle with Mental Health18:14 Finding Freedom in Christ19:20 The Purpose Behind 'Untwist Me'28:47 Processing Trauma: The Importance of Healthy Reflection30:26 Divorcing from the Past: Moving Beyond Trauma33:51 Patterns of Thought: Understanding Anxiety and Depression34:38 Anxiety as a Practiced Behavior: Breaking the Cycle36:58 The Power of Scripture: Transforming Thought Patterns40:06 The Supernatural Power of God: Healing Beyond Therapy44:33 Creating Your Toolbox: Practical Steps for Recovery48:38 Simplifying Life's Challenges: Keeping It Simple*Peek Inside her book: https://amzn.to/4pNdEXpConnect with Elena: https://www.elenahuggins.com/CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE:⁠⁠ www.choose2think.coFACEBOOK:⁠⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/choose2think⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/EMAIL: [email protected] ⁠⁠*BOOKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/48wnvaV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/3WvinND*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: Choose 2 Think: A Christian Podcast on Neuroscience, Mindset, Thoughts, and Emotional Health is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Thin