EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 15 MIN
39. Deep Breathing - Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul
from Healthy & Redeemed - Helping Christians Grow in Mental and Spiritual Health · host Healey Ikerd, LPC, LMFT
Send us your thoughts through Fan MailSummer Series - Episode 1 of 7In this first episode of this series, I’ll walk you through the practice of deep breathing—not just as a way to calm your body and mind, but as a way to connect with the very breath of God. I’ll share what the research says about how deep breathing helps your brain, nervous system, and emotions, and we’ll reflect on Scripture that reminds us our breath is a gift from the Lord. You’ll learn how to deep breathe correctly, when to use it, and we’ll even practice together. My hope is that you’ll return to this episode anytime you need peace, grounding, or just a moment to be still in God’s presence. Support the showGet Healey's Books: Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and ForgivenessThe Companion Activity Book for The Red BallThe Worried Little Goat_______________________________For free Mental Health Resources: Create an account on my website for unlimited resource access! Click here to support the show*This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health. It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship. *Any links to specific resources or content (outside of my own) are not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent my own.Healthy & Redeemed is a Christian mental health podcast blending Scripture, psychology, and coping skills.
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Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Summer Series - Episode 1 of 7 In this first episode of this series, I’ll walk you through the practice of deep breathing—not just as a way to calm your body and mind, but as a way to connect with the very breath of God. I’ll share what the research says about how deep breathing helps your brain, nervous system, and emotions, and we’ll reflect on Scripture that reminds us our breath is a gift from the Lord. You’ll learn how to deep breathe correctly, whe...
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39. Deep Breathing - Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul
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