Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode, Nikki Cruise sits down with Dr. Stan Harris, also known as Dr. BreakThrough, to explore how mental martial arts can help us overcome the “7 bullies of the brain” and live in breakthrough, joy, and purpose. They discuss strategies for transforming negative thoughts into empowering beliefs and practical steps for daily mental resilience, all rooted in Scripture and real-life experiences.

Key Takeaways:

• Mental martial arts helps us fight internal bullies: negativity, doubt, low self-esteem, procrastination, limiting beliefs, fear of failure, and the mindset of “it can happen for others, but not for me.”
• Every mental master was once a mental mess; breakthroughs come from shifting mindset, mentorship, and consistent practice.
• Replacing “I can’t” with “I can” and embracing “I will until” develops persistence and resilience.
• Recognize you are a masterpiece and the apple of God’s eye—this builds confidence and self-worth.
• Practice gratitude (Vitamin G) to reframe your thoughts and appreciate what you have rather than focus on what you lack.
• Faithfulness and consistent action plant seeds for future breakthroughs and harvests in life.

Scriptures Mentioned:

1. Micah 2:13 – “The one who breaks open the way goes before them.”
2. Proverbs 23:7 – “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.”
3. Romans 12:21 – “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
4. 1 Corinthians 10:13 – God provides a way out of every temptation.
5. Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Encouragement for Listeners:

• You can transform negative thoughts into breakthrough thinking; your mind is a battlefield worth training.
• Your breakthroughs start with mindset shifts; you don’t need external circumstances to align first.
• Gratitude rewires your brain to see possibilities instead of limitations.
• Faithfulness in small, consistent actions leads to big, lasting breakthroughs.
• You are a masterpiece, uniquely designed for purpose and victory.
• Progress is better than perfection; imperfect action moves you forward.

Root Check Questions to Reflect On:

1. Which of the 7 brain bullies is most active in my life right now?
2. How can I replace negative self-talk with empowering declarations?
3. What is one area where I can practice “I will until” this week?
4. Am I focusing more on what I lack or on what God has already provided?
5. How am I showing faithfulness in small daily actions that lead to breakthroughs?

🔄 REFRAME Recap:
Breakthrough begins in the mind. By practicing mental martial arts—recognizing internal bullies, building empowering thoughts, and acting in faithfulness and gratitude—you can move from being stuck to living victoriously in purpose and joy.

Stay Connected with Dr.BreakThrough:

• Website: http://themmabook.com
• Facebook: http://facebook.com/drbreakthrough
• Email: drstan@drbreakthrough.com

Stay Connected with Nikki:

• Website: www.joyinspiredpodcast.com
• LinkedIn: @nikkijoyinspired
• Email: support@joy-inspired.com

Closing Encouragement:

“You were created for a unique purpose. When you invite God into your business, you step into a calling that impacts eternity. Remember, alignment doesn’t mean perfection—it’s a journey of trust, surrender, and joy.”

Until next time, stay blessed, stay joyful, and keep walking in your purpose!

Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode, Nikki Cruise sits down with Cindy Costley, founder of The Underlying Answers, to explore the power of healing at a cellular level. They discuss how trauma, stress, and past experiences manifest physically and emotionally, and how reconnecting with God’s design for our bodies can restore balance and joy. Cindy shares the Electromagnetic Body Desensitization Technique (EBDT), a method that releases trapped emotions and supports deep healing for the mind, body, and spirit.

Key Takeaways:

• Joy is a strategy, not just an emotion, that fuels your purpose, business, and life.
• Our bodies store trauma, and symptoms can be indicators of deeper emotional and spiritual lessons.
• Cellular-level healing can release long-held emotions and restore natural balance.
• Desensitization retrains the body and brain to respond differently to stress and past trauma.
• Faith and alignment with God amplify the body’s natural healing abilities.
• Healing is holistic—addressing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects.
• Intentional reflection and awareness of your body’s signals create long-term resilience and joy.

Scriptures Mentioned:

• 3 John 1:2 – God desires our prosperity and health as our soul prospers.
• Psalm 147:3 – God heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
• Isaiah 40:29 – God gives strength to the weary.
• Philippians 4:7 – Peace of God guards our hearts and minds.
• Jeremiah 30:17 – God restores health and heals wounds.
• Proverbs 4:20-22 – God’s words bring life and healing to the body.
• Matthew 11:28 – Jesus invites the weary to find rest in Him.

Encouragement for Listeners:

• Take time to listen to what your body is telling you—it’s part of God’s guidance.
• Joy is not a reward; it’s a tool to navigate life and business with clarity.
• Release past trauma to make space for God’s healing and purpose.
• Align your mind, body, and spirit to experience holistic transformation.
• Reflect regularly on your emotions, thoughts, and patterns to cultivate resilience.
• Trust that even small shifts in awareness can have significant impacts on your well-being.

Root Check Questions to Reflect On:

1. What areas of my life might hold unresolved trauma affecting my health or joy?
2. How am I listening to my body’s signals as guidance from God?
3. In what ways am I intentionally cultivating joy in my daily life?
4. Where could I allow God’s design and alignment to restore balance in my body, mind, or spirit?
5. How can I release old emotional patterns that no longer serve me?

🔄 REFRAME Recap:

• Joy is actionable and strategic, not just emotional.
• Cellular-level healing unlocks freedom from long-held trauma.
• Aligning with God’s design supports holistic well-being.

Stay Connected with Cindy:
Website: theunderlyinganswers.com
LinkedIn: @cindycostley

Email: cindy@theunderlyinganswers.com

Stay Connected with Nikki:

• Website: www.joyinspiredpodcast.com
• LinkedIn: @nikkijoyinspired
• Email: support@joy-inspired.com

Closing Encouragement:

“You were created for a unique purpose. When you invite God into your business, you step into a calling that impacts eternity. Remember, alignment doesn’t mean perfection—it’s a journey of trust, surrender, and joy.”

Until next time, stay blessed, stay joyful, and keep walking in your purpose!

Episode Summary

In this powerful episode, Nikki Cruise sits down with Karen Mettam to explore what it truly means to bring our whole, honest selves before God. Through deeply personal stories, Karen shares how “messy prayers from a messy heart” became the doorway to healing, identity restoration, and Kingdom impact. This conversation reminds us that joy is not found in perfection, but in surrender—where faith, business, and life are fully infused, not compartmentalized.

Key Takeaways

• Joy is not a bonus in life or business—it is a God-given strategy.
• God is not intimidated by our mess; He meets us there.
• Identity confusion often fuels destructive patterns, but truth restores clarity.
• Healing and calling can coexist with imperfect journeys.
• Messy prayers are still powerful prayers when offered in faith.
• Faith is not about balance; it’s about infusion into every area of life.
• God redeems pain and uses it to empower others through obedience and surrender.

Scriptures

• Genesis 1:27 — Created in the image of God
• Genesis 3:1–6 — The deception of identity in the Garden
• Zephaniah 3:17 — God delights and sings over His children
• Philippians 4:13 — Strength through Christ
• Matthew 9:20–22 — Holding onto the hem of His garment
• Romans 8:1 — No condemnation for those in Christ
• Jeremiah 29:11 — God’s plans are purposeful and hopeful

Encouragement for Listeners

• You are not disqualified because of your past—God specializes in redemption.
• You don’t need polished prayers; you need honest ones.
• God’s love does not bounce off you, even when you can’t feel it.
• Your pain does not cancel your calling—it often clarifies it.
• Staying connected to God daily builds resilience for entrepreneurship and life.
• Surround yourself with people who ground you and stretch your faith.
• Joy grows when faith is lived out authentically, not performatively.

✍️ Root Check Questions to Reflect On

• Where have I felt the need to “clean myself up” before coming to God?
• What lies about my identity might I still be believing?
• Am I compartmentalizing my faith instead of infusing it into my life and business?
• What messy prayer have I been afraid to pray honestly?
• Where might God be inviting me to trust Him again, even after disappointment?
• Who are the people in my life that help keep me spiritually grounded?

🔄 REFRAME Recap

• Messy does not mean broken beyond repair.
• Honest does not mean faithless.
• Joy is not the reward for getting it right—it is the resource that carries us through.

When we bring our full hearts to God—questions, doubts, pain, and all—He meets us with love, redemption, and purpose. Messy prayers still move heaven.

Connect with Karen Mettam

• Website: karenmettam.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karen.mettam.7
• Email: karenmettam@yahoo.co.uk

Stay Connected with Nikki:

• Website: www.joyinspiredpodcast.com
• LinkedIn: @nikkijoyinspired
• Email: support@joy-inspired.com

Closing Encouragement:

“You were created for a unique purpose. When you invite God into your business, you step into a calling that impacts eternity. Remember, alignment doesn’t mean perfection—it’s a journey of trust, surrender, and joy.”

Until next time, stay blessed, stay joyful, and keep walking in your purpose!