Rooted and Renewed: Healing Trauma and Restoring Faith

Have you ever wondered why you reacted a certain way — even when you knew better? In this episode of the Rooted & Renewed podcast, we explore why many of the responses we judge as flaws are actually nervous system responses learned early in life . This conversation isn’t about fixing or labeling, it’s about understanding, compassion, and safety. We talk about: why reactions aren’t character fa...

Every January, many of us feel an unspoken pressure to reset, new goals, new habits, new motivation. And yet winter often brings the opposite: lower energy, foggier thinking, and difficulty sustaining change. In this episode of the Rooted & Renewed podcast, we explore why New Year’s resolutions are so hard to keep, especially in winter, and how our physiology and nervous system play a much big...

Most of us have heard the words, “Come to Me, all who are weary.” But far fewer of us were ever shown what that actually looks like in real life. In this episode of the Rooted & Renewed podcast, we explore the difference between grace and grit — and how many of us learned to survive through pushing, endurance, and strength long before we ever learned how to rest. We look at: How grit often for...

In this episode of the Rooted & Renewed podcast, we explore a distinction that becomes especially important during the holidays: the difference between emotional triggers and nervous system overstimulation . Family gatherings can activate old wounds, roles, and relational patterns — but sometimes we feel dysregulated for a different reason altogether. Sometimes our nervous systems are simply o...

In today’s episode, we explore the powerful difference between willpower and epiphany — and why real healing doesn’t come from trying harder, but from deeper understanding. Willpower has limits. Some days we have it, some days we don’t. And when we rely on effort alone, we often end up stuck in cycles of shame, frustration, and self-blame. But revelation works differently. It invites curiosity ins...

In today’s episode, Mike joins me for an honest, tender conversation about what healing looks like from the other side — through the eyes of the person walking beside you. This episode goes deeper than our Facebook Live, exploring: What my healing journey felt like for him in the beginning The moments that challenged our marriage The shifts he noticed as I grew, softened, and came home to myself H...

This week, I am sharing a powerful conversation with Cecilia a previous member of the Rooted & Renewed nervous-system + faith integration program. In this interview, she opens up about: the patterns she lived in before healing began what shifted inside her body and breath how Scripture supported her nervous system rewiring and the moment she began to feel , not just know, peace This episode is...

In this episode, I’m sharing a heartfelt, condensed version of my Step 11 teaching — the message God used to open something deep inside of me. If you’ve ever loved God but still felt overwhelmed, anxious, reactive, or disconnected from peace… this is for you. We explore how the nervous system, the body, and the Spirit were designed to work together, and how believers often suffer because the Churc...

In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the quiet—and often overlooked—work of showing up when the world feels silent. What do you do when your efforts seem small, your progress feels invisible, or your audience is tiny? And how does the simple act of consistency become a powerful part of nervous system healing? Through gentle reflection, faith-rooted insight, and honest storytelling, I e...

If you’ve ever felt like the holidays pull you into a version of yourself you don’t want to be — snapping at people you love, shutting down emotionally, or feeling overwhelmed no matter how hard you try — this episode is going to make you breathe easier. You are not spiritually failing. Your nervous system is overwhelmed. In this episode, we explore: Why winter and the holiday season naturally dys...

In this final teaching episode of the Rooted & Renewed series, we explore what it means to live regulated, grounded, and Spirit-led, not just in moments of breakthrough, but in the everyday rhythms of life. Healing isn’t a one-time event, it’s a sacred rhythm. Through the lens of Romans 7 and 8, we’ll unpack the tension between striving and surrender and discover how to embody the truth that w...

In this episode, we explore how internal and external toxins, both physical and emotional, affect your body’s ability to heal, especially through the lens of the nervous system. From environmental pollutants and heavy metals to unprocessed grief and relational stress, these toxins disrupt your body’s natural balance and make emotional release more difficult. You’ll learn why emotional healing ofte...

In this heartfelt episode, we explore the healing power of forgiveness and the sacred process of letting go. Discover how emotional release opens the door to restoration—and how God’s grace invites you into freedom, peace, and renewal. Includes breath prayers, reflection, and practical tools for holy release. sheilamhochberg@yahoo.com for more details about the Rooted and Renewed online course.

In this episode of Rooted and Renewed , we explore the powerful connection between your thoughts and your physical healing. Trauma doesn’t just affect your emotions, it shapes your beliefs and settles into your body. But God’s Word offers a way out. Join us as we unpack how renewing the mind through Scripture can lead to physical release, emotional regulation, and spiritual restoration. You’ll lea...

Safe in His Presence: Regulating Through the Word In this calming and powerful episode of Rooted and Renewed , we explore how emotional regulation and spiritual restoration go hand in hand. Learn how Scripture can soothe the nervous system, anchor your heart, and remind you that healing happens in the presence of God. Through breath prayers, guided reflection, and practical tools, you’ll discover...

Why do we react the way we do, shutting down, over-functioning, pleasing, or pulling away? In this episode, we explore the deeper story behind our survival responses and how past experiences shape present behaviors. God never meant for us to live stuck in survival mode. Through His truth and healing, we can renew our minds, rewrite old narratives, and live from peace instead of protection. Join us...

Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same cycles no matter how hard you pray or try? Welcome to Rooted and Renewed, the podcast where faith meets healing for the whole person, spirit, soul, and body. Hosted by Sheila, a recovery ministry leader of 14 years, this show explores how trauma gets stored in our bodies, how Scripture speaks directly to our deepest wounds, and how we can step into lastin...