{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/653fe1518f6e5f0012865aad/6a45aa6606fb5d326dc33214?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Jesus Took Time Away From People: Self-Care Guilt-Free","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/653fe1518f6e5f0012865aad/1782949940846-621aaf7c-d845-4ea7-b491-eaf8d64e5fc3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Do you feel guilty every time you try to rest? On this episode of Room to Bloom, we're breaking free from guilt around self-care and rediscovering what it means to care for yourself without apology.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Rosemarie Downer joins the podcast to unpack self-care from a Christian perspective, blending psychological insight with biblical truth. Dr. Downer shares her background and mission, and why she believes self-care is not selfish but a spiritual obligation woven into how God designed us to live and serve.</p><p>In this conversation, you'll discover:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>What self-care truly means across the physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, and social domains</li><li>Where negative beliefs about self-care come from, and how to challenge them</li><li>Practical self-care strategies rooted in faith, including spiritual practices, quality time, and community support</li><li>How childhood trauma shapes self-worth, and steps to reframe your identity in Christ</li><li>Why consistent self-care actually increases your capacity to serve in the Kingdom</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If this conversation stirs something in you, this is exactly the work Julie walks alongside people in every day. Join Julie for the Anxiety Breakthrough Masterclass to go deeper into breaking free from anxiety and guilt and stepping into the peace God has for you.</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>00:00 - Introduction to guilt and self-care in a faith context</li><li>00:24 - Dr. Downer's background and mission</li><li>01:27 - Defining self-care: Beyond superficial acts</li><li>02:55 - Why self-care is essential and not selfish - the analogy of the jar</li><li>04:10 - Biblical example of Jesus practicing self-care through solitude</li><li>05:37 - The five domains of self-care and creative ways to nurture them</li><li>06:49 - Prioritizing self-care amidst busy schedules and responsibilities</li><li>08:26 - Listening to your body and maintaining relationships and spiritual connection</li><li>09:32 - Effect of childhood trauma on self-worth and strategies for healing</li><li>11:16 - Rewiring self-perception through understanding God's view of us</li><li>13:15 - First steps to embracing your identity and worth in Christ</li><li>15:21 - Benefits of daily routines like prayer and exercise for mental and physical well-being</li><li>16:58 - The wider impact of regular self-care on kingdom work</li><li>17:28 - Overcoming feelings of guilt and starting small</li><li>18:44 - Practical tools: Self-awareness, self-worth, and self-care decks of cards</li><li>21:46 - Interactive example of self-reflection questions for groups</li><li>23:09 - Final encouragement: Knowing your worth according to God's Word</li><li>24:36 - A favorite Bible verse on God's ongoing work in you</li><li>25:20 - How to connect with Rosemarie's resources, books, and speaking engagements</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Resources &amp; Links:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Books by Dr. Rosemarie Downer on Amazon: <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rosemarie-Downer-Ph.D/author/B0B17B7FL1?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&amp;qid=1782950036&amp;sr=1-2&amp;shoppingPortalEnabled=true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://amazon.com/BooksbyRosemarie</a></li><li>Connect with Dr. Rosemarie Downer: <a href=\"https://booksbyrosemarie.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://booksbastyrosemarie.com/</a></li><li>Free Anxiety Breakthrough: P.E.A.C.E. Blueprint Masterclass with Julie Rebboah, MS. Save your seat here: <a href=\"https://www.christiannervoussystemcoach.com/peace-blueprint-masterclass-registration-page\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.christiannervoussystemcoach.com/peace-blueprint-masterclass-registration-page</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is for encouragement and education only and is not a replacement for professional medical or mental health care. If you are navigating trauma or a mental health concern, please seek support from a licensed provider.</p>","author_name":"Julie Rebboah"}