Ep. 217 | Embodying Trust: How to Care for Yourself as You Care for Others
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Show Notes
In this deeply personal episode of Heaven in Your Home, Francie shares her journey of embracing her role as a caregiver while also learning to release her burdens to God. Many women are carrying heavy loads—whether through motherhood, caring for aging parents, supporting loved ones, or simply navigating the many responsibilities of life. In this conversation, Francie unpacks how to steward your body, mind, and spirit while living in a caregiving role, and how to find rest in God’s design for you.
She explores practical, embodied ways to release stress, regulate your nervous system, and truly give your cares to the Lord—not just in theory, but in daily practice. If you’re feeling weary, burdened, or stretched thin, this episode is a must-listen.
Discussion Points:
Why Francie began embracing her role as a caregiver instead of resisting it.
How caregiving is a reflection of God’s heart—as an advocate, a provider, and a nurturer.
The spiritual and physical cost of constantly giving to others.
The shift in perspective from being a caregiver to one who also gives her cares to God.
How stress and anxiety show up in women’s bodies and the importance of nervous system regulation.
Practical tools for emotional and physical relief:
Key Takeaways:
Naming your role as a caregiver can help you embrace it instead of resisting it.
God is our ultimate caregiver. When we advocate for our loved ones, He reminds us that He advocates for us.
Giving our cares to God is an active practice. It requires both spiritual trust and physical action.
Your body holds the stress you carry. Learning to support your nervous system through breathwork, prayer, and movement can make a huge difference.
Prayer is the most powerful form of self-care. When we turn to God, we find true renewal beyond what the world offers.
Setting boundaries (like limiting social media) can help protect our peace and keep us focused on what truly matters.
Resources Mentioned:
Tim Keller’s Teaching on Prayer – A sermon series that deeply impacted Francie’s approach to prayer.
Breathwork Practices – Techniques like ocean breath and straw breathing for calming the nervous system.
Bone Broth & Nourishing Foods – Simple, God-designed ways to support the body through nutrition.