Rewire Your Brain: The Peace & Positivity Podcast with Liz Bagwell

Title: Season 5 Episode 1 – "Yielding Peaceful Fruit" (Rewire Your Brain Podcast)

Summary: Welcome to Season 5 of the Rewire Your Brain Podcast. I'm your host, Liz Bagwell. In this Season 5 premier episode titled "Yielding Peaceful Fruit," I share with you a bit about the neuroscience of neuroplasticity, how God gave us way more power over our thoughts than we could ever imagine and the super easy prompts that help us focus in on Jesus and the positive things He is doing in our lives.

Season 5 has two new updates to the format- 1) You no longer need to pause and unpause between prompts (this helps minimize an influx of beta brain waves during prayer time) and 2)I have updated the affirmations section to specifically target rewiring over negative neural pathways.

Each prompt draws you closer to Jesus and helps you to see Him and all the miracles He has placed throughout your day more clearly.

Today's scripture is Hebrews 12:11 and we are talking about areas of our life that God is pruning and areas that have yielded peaceful fruit.

• How staying consistent is essential for rewiring your brain: "neurons that fire together wire together."

• The inverse truth: more negative thoughts = more negative thoughts and stronger negative neural pathways, and why that's good news—because God created you with the ability to quickly add more positive thoughts in your brain that will completely change your life.

• The biblical foundation: Hebrews 12:11 "For the moment, all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it."

• Why the sight of a device (even inactive) can keep you in a beta-state of fight/flight—and how we're adapting our format accordingly.

• Season 5 format explained: silent prayer, micro- & macro-gratitude, groan-to-gratitude statements, journalling prompt, meditation, affirmations, action and reflection.

• How to use your notebook, pen, PDF worksheets and the new format for stronger positive neural pathways.

• How to sign up for the free newsletter (Bible-study + neuroscience) and join Patreon for extra worksheets.

1. Micro Gratitude: Ten things you are grateful for

2. Macro Gratitude: Three bigger things you're thankful for

3. Groan → Gratitude Statements

4. Prayer: Write a prayer about what's on your heart today

5. Journal Challenge:

   • What areas in your life are being pruned and refined?

   • What areas are bearing fruit now that were once in a pruning season?

   • What lessons did you learn when you were being pruned?

   • Write a prayer of thanks for both your fruit and your pruning.

6. Meditation with Jesus

7. Affirmations / Identity in Christ:

8. Action & Reflection:

   • Reflect on current pruning & current fruit.

   • Use lessons from past pruning for today's situation.

   • Identify one very small action you can take today.

   • Write what God is putting on your heart or saying to you today.

• Anyone feeling stuck, anxious, restless or depleted and seeking peace, clarity and rewiring

• Faith-driven listeners wanting to integrate neuroscience and biblical truth

• Overachievers, perfectionists, ADHD-brains and productivity seekers who need a framework for nervous-system regulation

• Coaches, therapists, faith-leaders looking for brain-based conversation starters

brain rewiring · neuroplasticity · Hebb's Law · nervous-system regulation · spiritual growth · Christian neuroscience · pruning and fruit metaphor · Hebrews 12:11 · gratitude practice · affirmations · device stress · silent prayer format · journalling prompts

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• Worksheet PDFs (Patreon): patreon.com/LizBagwell

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• Scripture: Hebrews 12:11 (ESV)

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EP #35 | Rewire Your Brain: The Peace & Positivity Podcast: 10 Lessons God Has Taught Me About Persecution/Spiritual Warfare/Testing Seasons

Do you ever feel stuck in anxious, looping thoughts—no matter how hard you try to "just think positive"? Today's episode brings scripture and neuroscience together to help you break free.

Whether you're battling burnout, depression, stress, or overwhelm, this is your step by step Bible study and devotion time that is rooted in scripture and the science of how God created your brain to heal.

Today's Gratitude Challenge Prompt covers our last verses in the Beautitudes, 10-11. I've been in a hard season of warfare/testing/persecution and even though I am not all the way out of it yet, God is calling me to share 10 lessons He has taught me during this season to help equip you and those you love during the harder seasons.

Today's Prayer Request:

I would be so grateful for your prayers for my Dad, Tommy Morrow. Lord Jesus, we ask you for a miracle for his healing and a peace that surpasses all understanding. We specifically pray for his lungs to heal and restoration and healing to the other organs of his body. Surround him with the care he needs right now and remind his heart and mind how loved he is Jesus- that his life is worth fighting for. We ask all these things in your Heavenly Name, Lord, Amen.

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If today's episode blessed you, please leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend. Reviews help us reach more women who need God's peace.

🎙️ See you tomorrow for another faith-filled brain reset. With love, Liz

EP #34 | Rewire Your Brain: The Peace & Positivity Podcast: How to Actively Pursue Peace During a Time of Spiritual Warfare

Do you ever feel stuck in anxious, looping thoughts—no matter how hard you try to "just think positive"? Today's episode brings scripture and neuroscience together to help you break free.

Whether you're battling burnout, depression, stress, or overwhelm, this is your guided path to mental renewal—rooted in God's Word and brain science.

• 💛 Support the podcast on Patreon – get exclusive meditations & PDF

• If you would like to make a one time donation to the show, my Venmo is @liz-bagwell and the last four digits are 1382.
• Follow @lizbagwell7 on Instagram

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• Survivor Fitness:Learn More Here about the incredible programs free for cancer patients to get them from surviving to thriving post treatment!

If today's episode blessed you, please leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend. Reviews help us reach more women who need God's peace.

🎙️ See you tomorrow for another faith-filled brain reset. With love, Liz

Thank yall so much for listening to my heart and for your prayers.

God is so good.

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S4E33: The Neuroscience of How the Enemy Keeps You Stuck and | Rewire Your Brain: The Peace & Positivity Podcast

In this episode, Liz uncovers the shocking truth she uncovered in neuroscience behind how the enemy keeps individuals stuck and the Biblically rooted way to overcome it.

This episode will change your perspective on how you see the world, yourself, and those around you. If you've ever wondered why it is so hard to be a positive person, have struggled to know who God made you to be, and/or have ever experienced imposter syndrome- this uncovers the shocking truth and a biblically rooted roadmap to freedom.

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I was raised in the Church, I've been baptized and I believe every single word of scripture is truth. I believe Jesus is our Lord and our Savior, whom God sent down from heaven to free us from our sin and shame and to one day be reunited face to face with Him in Heaven. I believe Jesus is the only way to enter the Kingdom of God. I believe the enemy and the forces of darkness of the spiritual realm are strong in our present day. We know how the war ends and we win, Satan has already been defeated and one day we will be reunited with Our Heavenly Father, however, right now Satan is winning the battle over many of our minds. We may not be exiled or physically enslaved in Egypt but the schemes of the evil one are keeping many of our minds bound and in shackles. I believe if we've been baptized and acknowledge Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior that we have received the power and the authority of the Holy Spirit to defeat the enemy in this battle. I also firmly believe scripture gives us the strategy for how to do this. I believe the role of science should be to study and honor God's Creation, any science that contradicts the Word of God is counterfeit and should be dismissed as such. That said, I believe in miracles and that God is not confined to the laws of physics. He made all things and some things are meant to be left to the mystery of God. I believe science that glorifies God as our Creator and lines up with scripture can be seen as a gift of instruction and God has called to help teach this instruction.

My scholarly background focused on Biological Sciences and Chemistry. I also have a Masters in Business Administration and have been in the field of research and healthcare since 2007; 13 of those years were spent in the field of Oncology. For the last several years, I have focused strictly on looking at science through a Biblical lens, particularly neuroscience and circadian health. In 2023, after coming across research of brain scans showing what happens in the brain when we practice gratitude, pray, sing worship; I recalled Philippians 4:6-9 and decided to create for myself a format to help rewire my brain each day. Within a few months, I was completely off all medication for my depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD- and for the first time in my entire life I was not depressed or anxious. I decided to start a daily podcast where I walked people through the exact same format each day to help them rewire their brains with Jesus too. I'm a podcast host, Christian speaker, and Rewire Your Brain coach, where I teach the Divine Prescription Method for rewiring your brain with Jesus. I'm a wife to my husband, Walt and mom to our 3 precious kiddos who are 9 & under.

• Altered synaptic plasticity: weaken synaptic connections, it increases Beta waves, making you feel stuck in fight or flight and harder to rewire your brain, it dysregulates your neurotransmitters in your brain that your brain needs to rewire and feel happy. It causes neuroinflammation; disruption in clock genes due to circadian misalignment activates immune cells in the brain which cause neuroinflammation and memory loss.

• Impact on the prefrontal cortex: The prefrontal cortex, responsible for executive function, decision-making, and emotional control, is particularly vulnerable to circadian disruption. Studies how misalignment can lead to a loss of dendritic length and complexity in prefrontal cortex neurons, which is linked to impaired cognitive flexibility and altered emotionality. This decrease in executive functioning and emotional regulation of this conscious part of our brain leads to an increase in beta waves and the fight or flight feeling.

• Dysregulation of neurotransmitters: The clock genes that control circadian rhythms influence the synthesis and release of various neurotransmitters, including dopamine and serotonin. Misalignment can interfere with these neurochemical signals in brain areas associated with mood and reward, potentially contributing to mood disorders.

• Neuroinflammation: Disruptions to the circadian clock can lead to chronic activation of immune cells in the brain, such as astrocytes and microglia, causing neuroinflammation. This inflammatory response is thought to be a major contributing factor in neurodegenerative diseases.

• Impaired waste clearance: The brain's glymphatic system, which clears waste proteins and toxins like amyloid-β, is most active during sleep. Circadian disruption and associated sleep deprivation can hinder this clearance process, leading to the accumulation of proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease.

If today's episode blessed you, please leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts and share it with a friend. Reviews help us reach more people who need God's peace.

🎙️ See you tomorrow for another faith-filled brain reset. With love, Liz

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EP #32 | Rewire Your Brain: The Peace & Positivity Podcast

Do you ever feel stuck in anxious, looping thoughts—no matter how hard you try to "just think positive"? Today's episode brings scripture and neuroscience together to help you break free.

Whether you're battling burnout, depression, stress, or overwhelm, this is your guided path to mental renewal—rooted in God's Word and brain science.

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• 💛 Support the podcast on Patreon – get exclusive meditations & PDF

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If today's episode blessed you, please leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend. Reviews help us reach more women who need God's peace.

🎙️ See you tomorrow for another faith-filled brain reset. With love, Liz

📝 Join the Fall Rewire & Restore Coaching Cohort- Starts Sept 2nd: Learn More Here

EP #31 | Rewire Your Brain: The Peace & Positivity Podcast

Do you ever feel stuck in anxious, looping thoughts—no matter how hard you try to "just think positive"? Today's episode brings scripture and neuroscience together to help you break free.

Whether you're battling burnout, depression, stress, or overwhelm, this is your guided path to mental renewal—rooted in God's Word and brain science.

• 📝 Rewire & Restore Academy Options:

• Sign up to learn more about the Fall Cohort Here Early Bird Spots Limited

• Purchase Rewire & Restore Academy Curriculum Self-Paced Videos Here (No Coaching Included): Podcast Listeners get $250 off with code PODCAST250 (already applied at checkout): Learn More Here

• Learn more about the Sleep Bundle: "How to Get the Best Sleep of Your Life & Experience the Healing Power of God's Light": Check it out here

• 💛 Support the podcast on Patreon – get exclusive PDFs

• 📱 Follow @lizbagwell7 on Instagram

• Just Ingredients: Check Them Out Here Don't Forget to Use Code: Rewire at Checkout for 20% off your entire purchase.

• Survivor Fitness:Learn More Here about the incredible programs free for cancer patients to get them from surviving to thriving post treatment!

If today's episode blessed you, please leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend. Reviews help us reach more women who need God's peace.

🎙️ See you tomorrow for another faith-filled brain reset. With love, Liz

📝 Join the Fall Rewire & Restore Coaching Cohort- Starts Sept 2nd: Learn More Here

EP #30 | Rewire Your Brain: The Peace & Positivity Podcast

Do you ever feel stuck in anxious, looping thoughts—no matter how hard you try to "just think positive"? Today's episode brings scripture and neuroscience together to help you break free.

Whether you're battling burnout, depression, stress, or overwhelm, this is your guided path to mental renewal—rooted in God's Word and brain science.

• 📝 Rewire & Restore Academy Options:

• Sign up to learn more about the Fall Cohort Here Early Bird Spots Limited

• Purchase Rewire & Restore Academy Curriculum Self-Paced Videos Here (No Coaching Included): Podcast Listeners get $250 off with code PODCAST250 (already applied at checkout): Learn More Here

• Learn more about the Sleep Bundle: "How to Get the Best Sleep of Your Life & Experience the Healing Power of God's Light": Check it out here

• 💛 Support the podcast on Patreon – get exclusive meditations & PDF

• 📱 Follow @lizbagwell7 on Instagram

• Just Ingredients: Check Them Out Here Don't Forget to Use Code: Rewire at Checkout for 20% off your entire purchase.

• Survivor Fitness:Learn More Here about the incredible programs free for cancer patients to get them from surviving to thriving post treatment!

If today's episode blessed you, please leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend. Reviews help us reach more women who need God's peace.

🎙️ See you tomorrow for another faith-filled brain reset. With love, Liz

📝 Join the Fall Rewire & Restore Coaching Cohort- Starts Sept 2nd: Learn More Here

EP #29 | Rewire Your Brain: The Peace & Positivity Podcast

Do you ever feel stuck in anxious, looping thoughts—no matter how hard you try to "just think positive"? Today's episode brings scripture and neuroscience together to help you break free.

Whether you're battling burnout, depression, stress, or overwhelm, this is your guided path to mental renewal—rooted in God's Word and brain science.

• 📝 Rewire & Restore Academy Options:

• Sign up to learn more about the Fall Cohort Here Early Bird Spots Limited

• Purchase Rewire & Restore Academy Curriculum Self-Paced Videos Here (No Coaching Included): Podcast Listeners get $250 off with code PODCAST250 (already applied at checkout): Learn More Here

• Learn more about the Sleep Bundle: "How to Get the Best Sleep of Your Life & Experience the Healing Power of God's Light": Check it out here

• 💛 Support the podcast on Patreon – get exclusive meditations & PDF

• 📱 Follow @lizbagwell7 on Instagram

• Just Ingredients: Check Them Out Here Don't Forget to Use Code: Rewire at Checkout for 20% off your entire purchase.

• Survivor Fitness:Learn More Here about the incredible programs free for cancer patients to get them from surviving to thriving post treatment!

If today's episode blessed you, please leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend. Reviews help us reach more women who need God's peace.

🎙️ See you tomorrow for another faith-filled brain reset. With love, Liz

📝 Join the Fall Rewire & Restore Coaching Cohort- Starts Sept 2nd: Learn More Here

EP #28 | Rewire Your Brain: The Peace & Positivity Podcast

Do you ever feel stuck in anxious, looping thoughts—no matter how hard you try to "just think positive"? Today's episode brings scripture and neuroscience together to help you break free.

Whether you're battling burnout, depression, stress, or overwhelm, this is your guided path to mental renewal—rooted in God's Word and brain science.

• 📝 Rewire & Restore Academy Options:

• Sign up to learn more about the Fall Cohort Here Early Bird Spots Limited

• Purchase Rewire & Restore Academy Curriculum Self-Paced Videos Here (No Coaching Included): Podcast Listeners get $250 off with code PODCAST250 (already applied at checkout): Learn More Here

• Learn more about the Sleep Bundle: "How to Get the Best Sleep of Your Life & Experience the Healing Power of God's Light": Check it out here

• 💛 Support the podcast on Patreon – get exclusive meditations & PDF

• 📱 Follow @lizbagwell7 on Instagram

• Just Ingredients: Check Them Out Here Don't Forget to Use Code: Rewire at Checkout for 20% off your entire purchase.

• Survivor Fitness:Learn More Here about the incredible programs free for cancer patients to get them from surviving to thriving post treatment!

If today's episode blessed you, please leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend. Reviews help us reach more women who need God's peace.

🎙️ See you tomorrow for another faith-filled brain reset. With love, Liz