Stress, Anxiety & Perfectionism: A Gentler Way to Find God’s Peace | Beth Powell

Send us Fan Mail How do you find God’s peace when you can’t stop pushing yourself? Beth Powell shares what she learned after years of perfectionism, stress, and living in fight-or-flight and why discovering God’s gentleness changed the way she approaches healing, faith, and everyday life. We talk about HeartMath and heart coherence, calming the nervous system, becoming more present with God, hearing God when life feels overwhelming, and moving from striving to resting in His love. Beth also guides us through a simple practice to help quiet the mind, settle the body, and move from stress toward peace. CONNECT WITH BETH ➡️ Learn more about Beth: https://www.bethpowell.com/ ➡️ Access Beth’s Gentle Reset: https://gentlereset.bethpowell.com/ 00:00 Preview 00:34 Introduction 01:08 Meet Beth Powell 02:05 20 Years of Chronic Pain & Her Turning Point 06:36 Discovering the Power of God’s Gentleness 12:18 How to Stop Pushing Yourself 13:18 HeartMath, Stress & Heart Coherence 15:27 3 Simple Steps to Move From Stress to Peace 22:59 Olivia’s Story of Care & Gratitude 24:17 Guided Exercise: From Stress to Peace 31:01 Being Still & Learning to Be Gentle With Yourself 35:27 Can Stress Affect How We Hear God? 38:22 Learning to Listen to Your Body 41:53 When Anxiety Becomes Your “Normal” 46:43 How to Recognize Emotional Triggers 49:30 What Beth Has Learned About God 53:02 Breaking Free From Religious Striving 53:44 “God Told Me Not to Read My Bible” 55:30 Learning to Remain in God’s Love 59:09 Experiencing God vs. Just Reading About Him 01:03:00 Beth’s Gentle Reset 01:04:23 Beth’s Background & Credentials 01:05:36 Closing If this conversation encouraged you, please like and give a rating to the Peaceful Presence Podcast and share it with someone who may need it today. Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  The Peaceful Presence Podcast exists to help people grow closer to God through honest conversations, life-changing testimonies, miracles, healing, and stories that reveal His faithfulness in every season. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered