A life that looks steady on the surface can still carry deep, unspoken pain. Alison Byxbe shares a vulnerable and redemptive journey through grief, unexpected diagnoses, and emotional exhaustion, revealing how God met her in the midst of it all. Through the practice of journaling, she discovered not only healing but a deeper intimacy with the Lord, offering a pathway for others to process pain with honesty and hope.

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Tune In to Discover

▫️ How journaling supports emotional and spiritual healing

▫️ The connection between writing and brain integration

▫️ Breaking stigma around counseling and mental health

▫️ Practical ways to use journaling in everyday life.

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Inside the Episode

02:00 – Hidden struggles behind a positive exterior

05:20 – Grief, diagnosis, and compounded emotional weight

10:22 – Normalizing counseling and mental health care

17:47 – Why journaling is powerful for healing and brain integration

21:24 – Using prompts to unlock deeper reflection

23:30 – Practical ways campuses can integrate journaling

25:42 – Journaling rhythms and seasons of life

26:30 – Pairing journaling with prayer and meditation

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