Grow + Go | From Burnout to Renewal with Guest Dr. Ioana Popa

In this episode of the Grow + Go podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ioana Popa—mental health expert and passionate believer—to talk about burnout, regeneration, and how Christian faith intersects with emotional wellbeing. Dr. Ioana shares her personal experience of burning out (twice), and how God used those dark seasons to teach her about rest, prayer, and the rhythms of renewal.This conversation is full of practical wisdom and spiritual insight for anyone feeling tired, worn out, or stretched too thin. If you’ve ever wondered whether your exhaustion was spiritual failure, or if prayer has started to feel like just another thing to do—this episode is for you.We discuss:✨ Why burnout often hides beneath high-functioning faith✨ What daily regeneration looks like in a busy, sacred life✨ How to shift prayer from pressure to presence✨ The emotional warning signs we shouldn’t ignore✨ Why even Jesus stopped to rest—and why we must tooKnow someone who’s feeling exhausted but doesn’t know how to stop? Send them this episode—it could be the gentle reset their soul needs.Connect further with Dr Ioana:Email | Website | Podcast | Youtube | Instagram | Facebook | Free Resource Connect further with Em:⁠Substack⁠ | ⁠emtyler.com⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | Facebook |  ⁠[email protected]⁠ Interested in having Em come speak at your event? ⁠Book Em today! ⁠ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emtyler.substack.com/subscribe