Rebuild the Rhythm: From Burnout to Boundaries That Hold
Restored: Where Psychology Meets Grace
Release Date: 02/03/2026
Rebuild the Rhythm: From Burnout to Boundaries That Hold
Restored: Where Psychology Meets Grace
Join the Restored family by subscribing: Burnout doesn’t happen all at once—and healing doesn’t end with rest. In this episode, Dr. Malorie traces the full arc from chronic boundary erosion to burnout, from rest without guilt to the slow, intentional rebuilding of rhythms that support long-term nervous system regulation. Drawing from neuroscience, polyvagal theory, and clinical psychology, this conversation explores why rest restores capacity—but rhythms are what help us stay well. You’ll learn how burnout disrupts interoception, why predictable rhythms signal safety to the nervous...
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Rest Without Guilt
Restored: Where Psychology Meets Grace
Rest Without Guilt Restored: Where Psychology Meets Grace Burnout doesn’t heal by pushing harder. It heals by restoring what’s been depleted. In this episode, Dr. Malorie continues the conversation on burnout by exploring why rest can feel so difficult—and even unsafe—for so many of us. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and faith, we look at what happens in the brain and nervous system when we rest, why guilt often shows up when we slow down, and how rest becomes recovery rather than something we have to earn. You’ll learn why rest is more than stopping, how chronic stress keeps...
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Burnout: When the Fire Fades
Restored: Where Psychology Meets Grace
Burnout doesn’t usually arrive all at once. It builds quietly—through chronic stress, constant responsibility, and long seasons of pushing past your limits. In this episode of Restored: Where Psychology Meets Grace, Dr. Malorie explores what burnout really is—and what it isn’t. Moving beyond the idea of “just being tired,” this conversation looks at burnout as a state of deep emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual depletion. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and faith, you’ll learn: How burnout affects the brain and nervous system Why chronic stress makes rest feel...
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2026-Growth that Sticks
Restored: Where Psychology Meets Grace
And if you know someone who’s tired of starting strong but struggling to keep going, consider sharing this episode with them. Sometimes growth begins simply by reminding someone they’re not alone—and that slow, faithful change still counts. You can also leave a review—it helps others find the show and join this growing community of people learning how to live restored. Show Notes 2026 — Growth That Sticks What if growth in 2026 didn’t require fixing yourself—or burning out by February? In this episode of Restored, Dr. Malorie explores what it actually takes...
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Start Here: The Heart Behind Restored | A Christian Mental Health Podcast
Restored: Where Psychology Meets Grace
Prefer a readable version of the show notes? Visit: In this intro episode, Dr. Malorie—clinical psychologist, Jesus follower, and podcast host—shares the heart behind Restored. If you’ve ever wondered how faith and psychology can work together, you’re in the right place. If you’d like to continue reflecting, you’re welcome to subscribe for access to the Reflection Library here: What happens when mental health meets faith? Restored is a podcast for people who think deeply, feel deeply, and long for healing that touches both the mind and the soul. Hosted by Dr. Malorie—clinical...
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Coming Soon--Restored: Where Psychology Meets Grace
Restored: Where Psychology Meets Grace
Restored: Where Psychology Meets Grace Step into a new kind of healing space. Hosted by Dr. Malorie—a clinical psychologist and Jesus-follower—Restored is a podcast for those craving emotional depth, spiritual honesty, and grace that meets you where you really are. If you're entering the new year tired, wounded, or wondering if wholeness is even possible, this is your invitation to slow down, exhale, and begin again. Through the lens of psychology and the truth of Scripture, you'll discover how transformation isn’t about striving—it’s about presence. Your restoration begins January...
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Boundaries: Walking in Love and Grace
Restored: Where Psychology Meets Grace
If this space has been supportive for you and you’d like to keep walking this path of restoration together, you’re warmly invited to explore more episodes, reflection guides, and resources here: Show Notes: Boundaries are often misunderstood as walls—but in reality, they can be pathways to deeper love, clarity, and grace. In this episode, we explore what it means to set boundaries that honor both your limits and your values, listening to the wisdom of your body and the quiet invitations of God rather than fear, guilt, or pressure. Together, we’ll talk about why boundaries feel so...
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Anxiety: When Your Mind Won't Rest
Restored: Where Psychology Meets Grace
New here? Subscribe today and discover tools, truth, and grace for anxious hearts. Anxiety — When Your Mind Won’t Rest What if waiting for an email felt like standing on the edge of a cliff? Anxiety has a way of turning ordinary moments into life-or-death scenarios. In this episode of RESTORED: Where Psychology Meets Grace, Dr. Malorie unpacks what anxiety really is — not just “worrying too much,” but a full-body experience involving the brain, nervous system, and soul. We’ll explore: Why anxiety feels so overwhelming and how it hijacks the body Common myths that keep...
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Burnout doesn’t happen all at once—and healing doesn’t end with rest.
In this episode, Dr. Malorie traces the full arc from chronic boundary erosion to burnout, from rest without guilt to the slow, intentional rebuilding of rhythms that support long-term nervous system regulation. Drawing from neuroscience, polyvagal theory, and clinical psychology, this conversation explores why rest restores capacity—but rhythms are what help us stay well.
You’ll learn how burnout disrupts interoception, why predictable rhythms signal safety to the nervous system, and how to rebuild regulation without slipping into rigidity or perfectionism. This episode also weaves in a Christian faith perspective, offering a grace-forward understanding of limits, formation, and trust.
Listeners are invited into a gentle practice for the week, a blessing, and a closing prayer—making space not just for insight, but for integration.
If you’d like to deepen this work, you’re invited to subscribe to the podcast and receive reflection journal prompts designed to help you integrate these ideas slowly, thoughtfully, and compassionately into daily life. You can subscribe by following this link: https://greater-things.com/restored-podcast
And if someone came to mind while listening, consider sharing this episode with them—healing is often supported in community.
Please note: This episode is intended for educational and spiritual reflection purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, or medical care. Listening does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are in need of personalized support, please seek care from a qualified mental health professional.
Next week, we’ll continue this series by exploring how to protect the rhythms you’re rebuilding when stress increases and life speeds up.