Does your body feel like an engine that’s been left running in a parked car? You’re exhausted, but you can’t shut down. Your heart races, your stomach turns, and you feel on edge—even when you’re safe.

You aren't broken, and you aren't "bad" at faith. You are just stuck in a biological protection mode.

In this episode of Elisha's Space, we decode the fight or flight response and explain why your Sympathetic Nervous System gets stuck in the "ON" position. We move past the shame of anxiety and get straight to the physiology, giving you practical tools to signal safety to your body immediately.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why "praying away" anxiety doesn't always work if you ignore your biology.
• The science behind why your body views stress like a bear chase.
• 3 Practical Tools you can use right now to calm your nervous system.

RESOURCES & SCRIPTURES MENTIONED:

• Psalm 46:10 - "Be still and know that I am God."
• 2 Corinthians 10:5 - Taking thoughts captive.

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Does opening your Bible make you feel anxious, unsafe, or even sick? You are not alone.

If you’ve experienced spiritual abuse, the Bible—which should be a source of comfort—was likely the very weapon used to silence and control you. This creates a painful "double bind" where your nervous system associates God with danger.

In this episode of Elisha's Space, we talk about how to untangle God’s voice from your abuser's voice. We discuss why "cherry-picked" verses are used to trap you, and how to gently find safety in scripture again (or give yourself permission to pause).

In this video, we cover:

• Why reading the Bible can trigger a trauma response (fight, flight, freeze)
• The "Double Bind" of spiritual abuse: Why you feel stuck between God and your abuser
• How "Submission" is twisted to mean "Compliance"
• 3 Practical steps to heal your relationship with the Bible
• Why it is okay to put the Bible on the shelf for a season of healing

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Is saying "no" to your husband—or even your pastor—the same thing as saying "no" to God? If you’ve ever felt like your voice is being treated as rebellion, this video is for you.

Submission is one of the most misunderstood concepts in scripture. In this episode, we have an honest conversation about the difference between healthy, mutual submission and spiritual abuse. As a counselor, I explain how to spot when biblical teaching is being weaponized to silence you, crush your intuition, and keep you in a state of fear rather than faith.

We’ll cover the specific "red flags" of control, including the use of the "God Card" to shut down valid concerns, and why losing your ability to say "no" is a sign of captivity, not holiness.

About Elisha's Space:Welcome to a sanctuary for healing, growth, and authentic conversations. Hosted by Elisha, a counselor and author, this channel delves into the complexities of trauma, anxiety, and depression from a faith-based perspective.

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