What if anxiety isn't something to fight… but an invitation to meet God?

In this powerful conversation, Heidi sits down with author Jennifer Tucker to explore a different way of approaching prayer, mental health, and the body. Through her personal journey with anxiety, depression, and her daughter's struggles, Jennifer shares how she moved from striving and perfectionism into a more embodied, present connection with God.

Together, they unpack what it looks like to integrate faith, neuroscience, and the body—where prayer becomes less of a checklist and more of a lived, moment-by-moment awareness of God's presence.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to "bring God into it," this episode offers a refreshing and deeply practical path forward.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to shift your perspective on anxiety—from something to fix → to an invitation to connect with God
• Why your body is not separate from your spiritual life (and how to actually include it in prayer)
• Practical ways to integrate prayer into everyday movements like walking, breathing, and daily routines
• How trauma and stress impact the nervous system—and how faith, therapy, and embodied practices can bring healing

"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit…?" — 1 Corinthians 6:19

Jennifer's website: https://littlehousestudio.net/prayer-in-motion

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What if you don't need to deconstruct your faith… but learn how to integrate it?

In a culture where questioning often leads people away from God, this episode offers a different path. Heidi explores the difference between deconstruction and integration—and how you can ask honest questions without losing your foundation in Christ.

If you've felt confused, unsettled, or unsure what to hold onto, this conversation will help you stay rooted while growing deeper.

In this episode, you'll learn:
• What deconstruction really means—and why it's happening
• Where deconstruction can lead to disconnection from God
• What integration looks like spiritually, emotionally, and relationally
• How to stay connected to Christ while processing doubt and questions
• Practical ways to grow in discernment without losing your foundation

You don't have to tear everything down to grow.
God invites you to stay connected—and be transformed from within.

"Abide in me, and I in you… apart from me you can do nothing." — John 15:4–5

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What happens when deep trauma, spiritual experiences, and faith collide?

In this powerful episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast, Heidi sits down with Dusty May Taylor to share an honest and courageous story of survival, healing, and spiritual discernment.

Dusty opens up about her childhood trauma, dissociation, encounters with the occult, and the path that eventually led her to healing through therapy, faith, and deliverance. She also speaks candidly about her experiences within charismatic church spaces, including concerns about certain spiritual practices and the importance of biblical grounding and healthy Christian community.

This conversation explores the complex intersection of mental health, spiritual warfare, trauma recovery, and authentic faith. Dusty shares both the painful realities of her journey and the hope she has found through truth, forgiveness, and healing.

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." ~ Psalm 34:18

Listeners will gain:

• Insight into trauma and dissociation from both psychological and spiritual perspectives
• Wisdom about spiritual discernment and faith after spiritual abuse
• Encouragement for those navigating healing after difficult church experiences
• Hope that deep trauma does not have the final word

If you or someone you love is processing trauma, faith questions, or spiritual experiences, this episode offers honest conversation, thoughtful reflection, and a reminder that healing is possible.

Dusty's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DustyMayT

Find more about Heidi: www.heidimortensonlmft.com

Schedule a FREE 15-minute clarity call: https://calendly.com/heidimortenson/15min

If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!