Struggling does not mean lack of faith. In this episode, we share why struggle is part of faith — and 5 practical tips to calm panic attacks.

Does struggling mean you lack faith? In this episode of A Better Way to Heal, Elly and Isa dig into that big question with wisdom from Elijah, David, and Job. We talk about why pain and faith can coexist — and why honest struggle is not weakness but part of our faith journey.

Along the way, we also get practical. Panic attacks can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them without tools. We share 5 tips that really work to calm panic attacks:

1. 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding — connect with your senses to stay present.
2. Change Your Temperature — cold water, warm cloth, or another shift to reset your body.
3. Butterfly Taps — gentle bilateral tapping to soothe the nervous system.
4. Vagus Nerve Breathing — inhale for 2, exhale long and slow to calm your body.
5. The Power of a Hug — safe, supportive touch that regulates and grounds.

If you’ve ever been told your struggle means you don’t have enough faith, this conversation will bring comfort and clarity. God meets us in the middle of our struggle, not after we “snap out of it.”

Tune in to learn why struggling does not equal lack of faith — and walk away with practical tools you can use the next time anxiety or panic shows up.

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Grief does not come with a rulebook. Yet society often places unspoken expectations that make the journey even harder. In this episode of A Better Way to Heal, cohosts Elly and Isa share three things you do not need to do while grieving, from pretending you are fine to following a strict timeline.

They begin by challenging the pressure to care for everyone else while neglecting your own emotional needs. Drawing from personal stories and biblical wisdom, they explore how well meaning friends can unintentionally make someone’s grief about themselves. With compassion, they offer practical guidance on creating boundaries and honoring your own healing process, as well as insights for supporters who want to truly help without adding to the mental load.

The conversation deepens as Elly and Isa dismantle the myth that grief must look a certain way. Vulnerability, they explain, requires discernment, but acknowledging your true emotions creates authentic connections. They emphasize that emotions will ebb and flow. Feeling okay one day and overwhelmed the next is part of the process, not a failure.

Perhaps most freeing is their discussion of timelines. They explain why the five stages of grief were never meant to be sequential steps, illustrating through personal stories of losing their mothers how grief can resurface unexpectedly years or even decades later. They also point to biblical examples like Jesus grieving Lazarus and John the Baptist to show that even perfect faith does not erase sorrow, but it does provide hope within the pain.

Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, a broken relationship, an unfulfilled dream, or even lamenting the state of the world, this conversation offers permission to grieve authentically and gently.

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Three small steps to reduce shame in your marriage and grow trust, empathy, and real connection.

Shame whispers I am not good enough and it can quietly damage even healthy marriages. In this Shame Free Sunday short from A Better Way to Heal, Elly and Harmony unpack how shame blocks trust, fuels defensive talk, and feeds unworthy beliefs that lead to self sabotage. You will learn three simple practices you can start today. Share feelings in small, safe steps to build trust. Practice active listening so you hear to understand rather than to react. Affirm worth together by naming your strengths and the strengths you see in your partner. These baby steps interrupt the shame cycle and make space for real intimacy. If you are wondering whether shame is shaping your relationship, take the free Shame Quiz on my site. Like, subscribe, and share this with a friend who needs encouragement today.

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