I Don't Have to Hold It All Together with Nichole Suvar | Ep. 87

Do you live overwhelmed, rushed, and stretched thin by anxiety? Do you struggle to let things go? What if there's a slower, more grace-filled way? According to author Nichole Suvar, there is. It begins by realizing you don't have to hold it all together. This episode launches our Summer Book Club mini-series, The Grace of Surrender—three conversations centered on three formational books that invite us into deeper trust, open hands, and God's grace in the places where life feels a little undone. Nichole shares her personal journey with anxiety, panic attacks, and the habits of control that often masquerade as peace. Together, we explore how surrender impacts both our spiritual lives and our physical well-being. We talk about: Nichole's experience with panic attacks—beginning at age eight The difference between being busy and overwhelmed How the vagus nerve helps regulate the body's stress response Practical rhythms that support nervous system regulation  The difference between trying harder and trusting God more deeply Moving from rigid boundaries to grace-filled living Surrender isn't about giving up—it's about loosening your grip and learning to trust God when life feels heavy. If you struggle with letting things go, listen in for real grace, open hands, more grace. 💬  Grace Quotes from Nichole Suvar: "Controlling my environment felt like it helped quiet the anxiety. But it really just shoved it down further." "We need to take our overwhelm to the Lord first—even if it's just to say, 'This is too much. I can't hold all of this.” "God's answer, everytime, is this: 'I never asked you to hold it all together.'" Resources Mentioned: 🌿  Nichole's book I Don't Have to Hold It All Together 🌿  Eden attribute quiz  🌿  Free Gift: Resource for an Intentional Summer 🎶  Nichole's go-to grace song, Be Thou My Vision by Keith and Krysten Getty Connect with Nichole Suvar: Website: livewithintent.org Instagram: @MrsNicholeSuvar YouTube: @NicholeSuvar Related Episodes: Ep. 76 Grace for the Anxious Soul with Becky Keife Ep. 86 Training in Grace: From Trying to Formation with Kyle Waid  Ep. 49 What GRACE Taught Us: Season One Reflections on Real Faith and Healing Stay Connected with Jennifer Sakata: 🎁 My FREE gift to you: Prayers That Change Us 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content & episode updates ⭐ If this episode resonated with you, leave a review and share it with a friend!   👉🏼Living the Grace Life is the place where real grace meets real life. Host Jennifer Sakata helps bridge the gap between grace as a theological idea and lived practice in everyday moments of faith, encouraging listeners to experience forgiveness, freedom, and trust that they then extend to others.   Website | Instagram | Facebook