A Conversation About Chronic Pain, the Nervous System, and Christian Yoga with Payton Foeller

In this episode, I’m joined by Payton Foeller, creator of Mending with Mindfulness, for a deeply honest conversation about suffering, surrender, and healing through a Christian mind-body lens.Payton shares how her diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome became an unexpected turning point—one that led her to discover mind-body medicine and nervous-system-informed practices rooted in faith. What began as a search for physical relief ultimately became a journey of deeper awareness, gentleness, and trust in God’s design for the body.Together, we explore:​ How chronic illness impacts identity, faith, and the nervous system​ What mindfulness can look like from a Christian perspective​ The role of compassion, pacing, and regulation in long-term healing​ How honoring the body can become an act of spiritual surrenderThis conversation is especially meaningful for anyone living with chronic illness, burnout, or a sense that their body has become a battleground rather than a refuge.🔗 Connect with Payton:Learn more about Payton and her work at mendingwithmindfulness.com, where she offers faith-centered resources for mind-body healing.🔗 Connect with Anna:To learn more about my work in integrative mental health, nervous system regulation, and Christian mind-body healing, visit movedbygracecounseling.com.✨ The Selah Space:This episode aligns beautifully with the heart behind The Selah Space—a membership community created to help women slow down, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect with God through body-based, faith-rooted practices. You’re invited to join us for ongoing teachings, movement, prayer, and community.https://www.theselahspace.org