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Body by Trauma Might Explain the Scars, but God’s Love Defines the Story
Body by Trauma Might Explain the Scars, but God’s Love Defines the Story
Body by Trauma Might Explain the Scars, but God’s Love Defines the Story
Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Explore how God's love redefines trauma's scars and discover sacred rest in this inspiring episode of The REBOOT Recovery Show.
11 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Chronic stress results from survival instincts being stuck in overdrive.
- Rest is both a physical necessity and a spiritual practice.
- Self-care practices can help reset the nervous system.
- Faith-based practices like Sabbath offer spiritual rest.
- Community support is vital for healing from trauma.
"Your body is not betraying you. It's trying to help you."
How do people cope with the challenges of staying sober? This episode of The REBOOT Recovery Show, hosted by Evan Owens, invites listeners to explore the intricate relationship between trauma and the body's survival mechanisms. As part two of the 'Body by Trauma' series, the discussion centres on how God’s divine design equips our bodies to handle stress and trauma. But what happens when these survival responses don't switch off?
Listeners will find relatable analogies, like comparing the body to a smartphone with too many apps running, to illustrate how chronic stress affects us physically and mentally. Evan Owens delves into how trauma keeps our survival instincts in overdrive, leading to health issues such as high blood pressure and fatigue. Yet, there is hope. Owens discusses the importance of rest—not just as a physical necessity but as a spiritual practice.
He shares how rest is a sacred act, a way to honour our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit. By embracing rest, we can start to break the cycle of chronic stress. Listeners are encouraged to incorporate small acts of self-care and faith into their routines, like taking deep breaths, enjoying laughter, and reclaiming spiritual rhythms such as Sabbath. These practices help reset our nervous systems and remind us that we're not alone in our struggles.
The episode closes with a comforting message: God is with us, offering peace and rest even when life feels overwhelming. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that while trauma may miswire us, there is divine hope for rewiring and healing.