If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I stay and dig deeper—or is it time to go?” you’re not alone.

In a world that glamorizes fresh starts, we can miss the quiet miracles of rootedness.

But staying (with discernment) can be where real growth, depth, and peace are forged.

In this episode, I’m joined by Rev. Lydia Sohn—Korean American minister, writer, and author—whose work explores what it means to build a life of depth in an age of endless options.

Drawing from her immigrant story, pastoral work, and spiritual practices, Lydia shares how to discern when to plant, when to prune, and when a faithful “leaving” is actually a coming home.

We’re diving into:
✔️ The “soil test”: a simple framework to discern if your environment supports flourishing—or if it’s depleting you
✔️ A daily practice (Ignatian Examen) to spot God’s movement in “same old, same old” days—and why that changes everything
✔️ How to tell the difference between an impulsive escape and a peace-filled, Spirit-led transition
✔️ Practical rhythms to cultivate rich “soil” in marriage, work, friendship, and place

If you’re sitting in the tension—restless, discerning, and craving clarity—this conversation will give you grounded, grace-filled tools to listen for God, honor your season, and choose well.

🎧 Press play to learn how to practice the spirituality of staying—and how to leave, when it’s time, with peace and purpose.

Connect with Rev. Lydia:

• Pick Up Her Book: Here: A Spirituality of Staying in a Culture of Leaving
• Find Rev Lydia on IG
• Check out her website: https://www.revlydia.com/

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Why is it so hard to “switch off” at the end of the day?

You close your laptop, but your mind keeps buzzing.

You replay conversations, run through tomorrow’s to-dos, maybe even reach for your phone to check just one more email.

And even if you try to relax with food, TV, or scrolling, the stress lingers.

That’s because your nervous system doesn’t instantly reset when work ends.

Without the right signals, your body stays stuck in fight-or-flight—leaving you restless, snappy, and unable to truly rest.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through a simple 10-minute transition ritual that helps your body actually release the stress of the day and step into your evening with more peace, presence, and joy.

You’ll learn:
✔️ Why your brain and body resist shutting down after work (and what’s really going on physiologically)
✔️ How “happy hormones” like dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins help you reset
✔️ A guided, science-backed practice that combines breath, somatic release, and prayer
✔️ How to re-enter your evening grounded—in your body, in your relationships, and in God’s rest

💡 You don’t need numbing strategies to unwind. You need a nervous system that knows the workday is over. This practice is your reset button.

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You cannot heal your mind or your body in the presence of chronic stress. Full stop.

And here’s the hard truth: all the money, supplements, and energy you’re spending trying to heal without addressing your stress load? It’s mostly wasted.

Because stress is cumulative.

It’s not just the tough conversation with your boss or the argument with your partner.

It’s also the poor sleep, the endless notifications, the skipped meals, and the emotions you never process.

The good news?

Healing doesn’t require extreme protocols or once-a-year retreats.

It comes from the daily habits you build into your life—the ones that teach your nervous system, over and over again: You’re safe. You can rest. You can heal.

In this episode, I’m sharing four practices I personally use every single day to keep my nervous system regulated and resilient.

You’ll learn:

✔️ Why unprocessed emotions drive stress—and how to release them without spiraling
✔️ How honoring your body’s signals builds safety and trust
✔️ Why time outdoors is the fastest reset for your system
✔️ Simple phone boundaries that protect your brain from constant micro-stress

💡 Healing isn’t about doing more. It’s about creating rhythms that lower your stress load and return your body to safety—day by day, habit by habit.

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• Tired, Anxious, and Overwhelmed? The Step-by-Step Process to Heal Burnout and Regulate Your Nervous System