Exploring the Mind-Body Connection with Dr. Lee Warren Join us in this insightful episode as Dr. Lee Warren, a renowned neurosurgeon, shares his unique perspective on neuroscience, faith, and mental well-being. Discover how understanding the brain can deepen our spiritual walk and improve mental health. In this episode: The role of neuroplasticity and how deliberate mental practices can reshape our brains Practical strategies for self-regulation based on Scripture and neuroscience The fascinatin...
May 03, 2026•51 min
Hello to you. After a short break, the podcast returns with an honest and gently reflective episode about waking up feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and physically on edge. From that real-life moment, this conversation explores what it means to regulate your nervous system in a way that is both deeply therapeutic and rooted in faith. Blending neuroscience with scripture, you’ll be guided through simple, grace-filled practices like breath prayer, gratitude, singing, and getting outside, reminding yo...
Mar 31, 2026•23 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode, Jo Hargreaves, faith-filled therapist and writer, is joined by Dr Perrianne Brownback for a thoughtful conversation about the left and right hemispheres of the brain, moving beyond pop-psychology myths into something far richer and more meaningful. Together, they explore how simplistic ideas about being “left-brained” or “right-brained” have been largely debunked, while also uncovering the profound truth that how our brain processes the world really does matter. Drawing on the w...
Dec 27, 2025•49 min
Keywords Faith, Therapy, Biblical Meditation, Neuroscience, Mental Health, Spiritual Growth, Peace, Mindfulness, God's Word, Self-Understanding Summary In this episode of the Faith Filled Therapy podcast, Jo Hargreaves discusses the significance of biblical meditation and its impact on mental health and spiritual growth. She shares her personal journey with God's word, emphasizing the importance of taking scripture at face value and the therapeutic benefits of meditation. Jo explores the neurosc...
Sep 22, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 12
keywords intrusive thoughts, neuroscience, scripture, mental health, compassion, grounding techniques, faith, anxiety, emotional regulation, spiritual wellness summary In this episode of Faith Filled Therapy, Jo Hargreaves explores the complex nature of intrusive thoughts, their intersection with neuroscience and scripture, and how to manage them compassionately. She discusses the role of stress, hormonal changes, and the importance of grounding techniques and scripture in finding peace. Jo emph...
Jun 11, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode of the Faith Filled Therapy podcast, Jo Hargreaves explores the intersection of neuroscience and scripture, focusing on the concept of taking thoughts captive as outlined in 2 Corinthians 10:5. Jo delves into the workings of the brain, including the default mode network and the reticular activating system, and offers practical strategies for managing thoughts and emotions. The episode emphasises the importance of active engagement in our mental health and the power of reframing t...
May 07, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Summary In this episode of the Faith Filled Therapy podcast, Jo Hargreaves explores the concept of attachment styles and their impact on our relationship with God. She discusses the importance of feeling safe and loved in forming healthy attachments and how our early relational experiences shape our connections with others and with God. Jo outlines the four main attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized, and provides insights on how to cultivate a secure attachment with God ...
Jan 29, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 9
keywords intentional thinking, faith, neuroscience, cognitive overload, positive mindset, emotional wellbeing, therapy, scripture, mindfulness, community summary In this episode of the Faith-Filled Therapy podcast, Jo Hargreaves explores the powerful connection between intentional thinking, faith, and neuroscience. She discusses the importance of managing negative thoughts, the gut-brain connection, and how intentional thinking can enhance emotional wellbeing. Jo emphasises the need to address d...
Jan 16, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode of The Faith Filled Therapy Pod , I dive into the transformative power of reflection for personal and spiritual growth. We will explore how intentional moments of looking back not only help us grow but also impact our brains in powerful ways. I share insights from neuroscience to show how reflection strengthens our neural pathways and helps us process emotions and experiences more deeply. We also turn to scripture, looking at how biblical principles encourage us to pause, remembe...
Dec 23, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The episode explores how our daily stream of 60,000–70,000 thoughts, 80% of which are often negative and repetitive, can be reframed through scripture. It covers the power of replacing limiting beliefs with scriptural truths like Philippians 4:13, demonstrating how this can reshape neural pathways and promote mental well-being. I link neuroplasticity to spiritual practices, explaining how meditation on scripture and prayer impact the brain, reduce stress, and foster a renewed mindset in line wit...
Nov 13, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
For free resources, reflections, and regular encouragement, come join me over on Substack. You’ll also find the option to subscribe to The Faith-Filled Collective — a monthly space for women who are pursuing wholeness and holiness. You can also find my e-books and webinar links here Love and hope Jo...
Jul 23, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5
For free resources, reflections, and regular encouragement, come join me over on Substack. You’ll also find the option to subscribe to The Faith-Filled Collective — a monthly space for women who are pursuing wholeness and holiness. You can also find my e-books and webinar links here Love and hope Jo...
Jul 22, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 4
For free resources, reflections, and regular encouragement, come join me over on Substack. You’ll also find the option to subscribe to The Faith-Filled Collective — a monthly space for women who are pursuing wholeness and holiness. You can also find my e-books and webinar links here Love and hope Jo...
Jul 16, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 3
If you would like to join the Faith Filled Collective Community then you can find out more here In this second episode of The Faith Filled Therapy Podcast I talk the threat response, namely Fight, Flight, Freeze and Fawn. I of course mention my disco ball diffuser and talk about what I am diffusing today. Link to the diffuser below Disco Ball Diffuse r I chat about why I swore in the church car park and how in no way do I want to justify my behaviour, however there is power in understanding ours...
Jun 12, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this first episode of The Faith Filled Therapy Podcast I talk about how I love to work from the intersection of therapy and theology and why I believe that a holistic approach to wholeness and well-being is Biblical. I talk about my disco ball diffuser which you can get here if that's your thing: https://amzn.eu/d/bC773WQ This episode includes a brief look at the link between CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) and how the Apostle Paul was ahead of the game when he wrote Romans 12:2 I reference...
Jun 03, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 1
