What Prayer Does to Your Brain (with Jo Hargreaves)

Have you ever wondered:
“Is therapy biblical?”
“Is breathwork new age?”
“Why do I still spiral even when I pray?”

These were honestly questions I wrestled with deeply too.

And the more I’ve learned about trauma, the nervous system and neuroplasticity over the past two years…
the more in awe I’ve become of Scripture.

One of the people I’ve most loved learning from in this space is Jo Hargreaves—because she is one of those rare people who carries both deep biblical wisdom AND real neuroscientific and therapeutic depth with remarkable nuance and humility.

Jo is both a pastor and psychotherapist, and honestly, this conversation felt like such a gift to me personally.

Together, we explore:

• how prayer changes our brains and nervous systems

• the neuroscience behind renewing your mind

• if breathwork is actually “new age”

• practical tools to regulate spiraling thoughts

• the difference between toxic positivity and biblical hope

For those of us trying to reconcile our faith with neuroscientific and nervous system regulatory tools, I hope it encourages you as much as it encouraged me.

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