“Why You’re Not Crazy: The Neuroscience of an Overactivated Nervous System”

Have you ever wondered why your body reacts so intensely to things others seem to handle easily? Why your heart races, your thoughts spiral, or you feel overwhelmed for “no reason”? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the powerful connection between trauma, the nervous system, and God’s design for your body.

You’ll learn how your parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems work, why trauma can keep you stuck in survival mode, and how this has nothing to do with being “crazy”—and everything to do with a brain that learned to protect you.

We’ll explore the three major brain areas impacted by trauma—the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex—and how they shape your emotions, memories, and decision-making. Most importantly, you’ll hear how God wants to restore the peace the enemy tried to steal.

If you’re ready to understand your anxiety through the lens of both neuroscience and Scripture, this episode will bring clarity, validation, and hope. You are not broken. You are not alone. And there is a path back to peace.

✨ Mentioned in this episode: – The way trauma overactivates your nervous system – Why you feel fear or overwhelm even when nothing is wrong – How the enemy uses trauma openings to torment – How to invite the Holy Spirit into your healing – Steps to reclaim peace and emotional safety – My REDEEM workshop for trauma recovery (click HERE for REDEEM)

Grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and join me for a transformative conversation that will help you understand your body, renew your mind, and experience God’s healing.

Dissociative Identity Disorder, depersonalization, derealization, anxiety, panic attacks, and soul-level wounds—these struggles are far more common than most people realize. But behind the psychological symptoms lies a deeper story: one of childhood trauma, fragmented identity, spiritual oppression, and the profound need for restoration.

Hosted by Melania Macias, Christian Trauma Recovery Strategist, this podcast explores the intersection of psychology, trauma, and Biblical deliverance. Each episode breaks down complex topics like DID, dissociative amnesia, emotional fragmentation, and generational wounds in a way that is safe, compassionate, and rooted in Scripture.

Listeners will discover: • How childhood trauma shapes identity and fragments the soul • The connection between dissociation, anxiety, panic, and spiritual warfare • Why depersonalization and derealization often reveal deeper dissociation • The truth about alters, “parts,” and emotional protectors • How deliverance, sanctification, and identity renewal restore the wounded soul • Real insights from decades of Christian deliverance work

This podcast is for Christian women who feel broken, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or spiritually oppressed—and want to understand what’s truly happening inside their mind, emotions, and spirit. Through trauma-informed teaching and Biblical truth, Melania shows that you’re not broken, your soul is wounded, and Jesus still heals wounds.

✨ BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL — REDEEM WORKSHOP SALE If you’re ready to go deeper into soul restoration, healing childhood wounds, and breaking spiritual oppression, the REDEEM Workshop is on Black Friday sale for a limited time. This powerful training walks you step-by-step through understanding fragmentation, spiritual legal rights, generational trauma, and emotional healing through Christ.

You can access the Black Friday REDEEM deal at REDEEM before the sale ends. Melania Macias is not a licensed psychologist or therapist.

In this episode of Overcoming Trauma, Coach Mel breaks down the powerful difference between true anxiety and false anxiety—and how understanding the root of your anxious feelings can help you experience peace again.

You’ll learn how factors like gut health, sleep, caffeine, hormones, and inflammation can create what psychologists call false anxiety, and how spiritual discernment can reveal whether your anxiety has a physical, emotional, or spiritual cause.

Coach Mel also shares a Biblical approach to finding freedom through awareness, wisdom, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I feel anxious for no reason?” or “Is this spiritual or physical?” — this episode will bring clarity, encouragement, and hope.

🌿 Plus: Hear about the brand-new REDEEMED Mini-Workshop, available for a limited time during the Black Friday Special, designed to help you break the cycle of fear and anxiety through Biblical truth and practical steps. Spots are limited. Sign up

R.E.D.E.E.M.

Welcome to Overcoming Trauma. I’m your coach, Mel, and today we’re going on a journey through history to uncover where anxiety truly began — and how it’s been understood for centuries.

From the ancient philosophers like Cicero, Plato, and Hippocrates, who tried to make sense of fear and melancholy, to Søren Kierkegaard, the first to ever write an entire book on anxiety, we’ll explore how this emotion evolved from being viewed as a spiritual condition to a clinical diagnosis.

You’ll discover how Kierkegaard connected anxiety to original sin, why modern science now confirms anxiety affects both the body and brain, and how Scripture offers the ultimate antidote through faith, peace, and renewal of the mind.

If you’ve ever wondered why anxiety exists or where it truly started, this episode will open your eyes to both the science and the spiritual roots behind it — reminding you that God’s peace has always been the cure.

Sign up below for my REDEEMED Mini workshop. Limited spots! R.E.D.E.E.M.

Coach Mel guides Christian women through the importance of prayer and fasting, highlighting different types of prayer—adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication. She shares biblical examples, practical advice for starting fasting, and emphasizes using these practices as spiritual tools to grow closer to God and overcome challenges. Questions are welcome via email for further support.

Coach Mel shares her recent experiences of God's tangible presence at a Christian event, describing sensations like heat, wind, and heaviness as signs of God's glory. Drawing on biblical examples, she explains how God's presence can be felt, seen, and bring healing. Mel encourages listeners that such encounters are accessible anywhere and closes with a prayer for a fresh touch of God's presence.

In this powerful episode of Overcoming Trauma, Coach Mel delivers a heartfelt and prophetic message titled “End Times and a Word of Knowledge for Someone.” As global events unfold before our eyes—from digital IDs to one-world systems—Mel unpacks what Scripture reveals about the last days and the call for believers to return to repentance and intimacy with God.

Drawing from passages like Matthew 24:36, Revelation 13:16–17, and 1 John 1:9, she reminds listeners that this is not a time for fear, but for awakening. Mel also shares a personal word of knowledge for someone.

Through testimony, scripture, and prayer, this episode stirs the spirit, urging believers to occupy until Christ returns, use their voice for God’s glory, and walk boldly in their calling. Whether you’re struggling with shame, fear, or spiritual complacency, this message will reignite your hope, strengthen your faith, and remind you that your story still matters to God.

🎧 Listen now to be refreshed, restored, and reminded of who you are in Christ—and what time it truly is. Don't forget to sign up for my weekly updates on podcast episodes, blogs, and teachings

Welcome to a bold and faith-filled space where hidden stories are brought into the light. Each episode dives deep into the intersection of trauma, mental health, and spiritual warfare—exploring how society, healthcare, and even parts of Christianity have often silenced or misdiagnosed those who are suffering.

Through raw conversations, biblical truth, and personal experience, host Melania Macias helps women break free from anxiety, fear, depression, and panic so they can walk confidently in their God-given identity and calling. You’ll hear about spiritual roots behind mental and emotional struggles, practical steps to healing, and testimonies of deliverance that point to the power of Jesus Christ.

This podcast isn’t about quick fixes or “happy pills.” It’s about uncovering the root causes, breaking generational patterns, reclaiming your life, and stepping into the revival God is calling His people to. If you’re tired of living bound by fear and ready to live free in Christ, your story belongs here—and your healing journey can begin today.