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Firmly Planted | Restore Peace through Biblical Meditation & Yoga as a Midlife Mom

Firmly Planted | Restore Peace through Biblical Meditation & Yoga as a Midlife Mom

By: Laurie Hugdahl - Christian Yoga Teacher Holistic Health Coach
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Do you struggle to carve out time to just be with God? Are you looking for simple, practical ways to deepen your faith? Do you desire to renew your mind with God’s word but feel overwhelmed with where to start?

You are in the right place. In this podcast you will find guided faith-based practices of prayer, meditation, and movement that can help you calm your mind, strengthen your faith, and rest in God’s presence. My mission is to support Christian women who want to spend time with God, find emotional healing, and grow in their faith. If you’re ready to connect with God with your whole self - mind, body, and spirit - then this podcast is for you.

Hey, I’m Laurie. I’m a proud wife, mom, grandma and follower of Jesus. I spent a lot of years weighed down with the busy-ness and stresses of life and mentally disconnected from my body. Even though I was a Christian, I was struggling mentally, emotionally, or physically. God eventually led me to discover faith-based yoga and meditation. My life has been forever changed. I absolutely love worshiping God and praying with my whole body, mind, and spirit and can’t wait to share it with you.

If you are ready to step off the merry-go-round of life for a bit and experience the presence of God, I invite you to join me in some of these faith-filled practices. Let’s renew our minds with biblical truth while finding postures of prayer with our bodies - whether that is in stillness, walking or stretching. Luke 10:27 says, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind.” So put your phone on “do not disturb”, take a few nice slow breaths, and let’s get started.

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Episodes
  • 14 // Quiet the Anxious Mind with Healing Scripture for Better Sleep (Drift Off Version)

    14 // Quiet the Anxious Mind with Healing Scripture for Better Sleep (Drift Off Version)
    Feb 19 2026

    If your mind is racing, your body feels tense, or you’re lying awake carrying the weight of the day, this drift-off version is for you. In this short, gentle breath prayer meditation, we’ll breathe slowly with two anchoring Scriptures: Psalm 4:8 and John 14:27, allowing your nervous system to soften as your heart remembers what is true: you are safe, loved, and held in Christ.

    This “Drift Off Version” is designed for bedtime: no “open your eyes” cue, no big ending—just a soft, quiet fade to help you fall asleep.

    What you’ll experience
    • Gentle settling in the body (no striving, no fixing)
    • Guided breath prayer with Psalm 4:8
    • Guided breath prayer with John 14:27
    • Quiet Scripture soaking + extended stillness to drift into sleep
    Closing affirmation

    “I am safe. I am loved. I am held in God’s peace.”

    Next steps

    • Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the upcoming guided practices for better sleep, less anxiety, stress relief, and gentle, faith-based movement.

    • Join the free community: Come be part of my Facebook group for Christian women who want more peace and more of God’s presence in everyday life. You’ll find scriptures, short practices, playlists, and encouragement.

      👉 Facebook group: https://bit.ly/firmlyplantedwellness

    Share this episode with a friend who needs a few quiet minutes with God, and then come back for the next episode.

    NIV Copyright Notice: Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®). Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

    Keywords: Christian sleep meditation, breath prayer, anxiety relief, Psalm 4:8, John 14:27, bedtime prayer, calming the nervous system, peace of God, drift off to sleep
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    16 mins
  • 13 // God is in Control | 15 Min. Soaking Scripture Meditation for Chaotic Days

    13 // God is in Control | 15 Min. Soaking Scripture Meditation for Chaotic Days
    Feb 16 2026

    When the world feels loud and uncertain, come sit with this truth: God is not shaken. In this 20-minute soaking Scripture meditation, we’ll breathe, settle, and let God’s Word wash over you, reminding your heart that His purpose stands and He is working for good.

    What this meditation is for

    • When the world feels chaotic

    • When your mind is spiraling into “what if”

    • When you need your heart to remember: God reigns

    What you’ll do

    • Gentle breathing to settle your body

    • Soaking Scripture (slow, repeated, and calming)

    • Simple breath prayers to return to peace

    Keywords: God is in control, soaking Scripture, Christian meditation, anxiety relief, peace, worry, overwhelmed, breath prayer

    Next steps

    • Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the upcoming guided practices for better sleep, less anxiety, stress relief, and gentle, faith-based movement.

    • Join the free community: Come be part of my Facebook group for Christian women who want more peace and more of God’s presence in everyday life. You’ll find scriptures, short practices, playlists, and encouragement.

      👉 Facebook group: https://bit.ly/firmlyplantedwellness

    Share this episode with a friend who needs a few quiet minutes with God, and then come back for the next episode.

    NIV Copyright Notice: Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®). Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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    18 mins
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