16. Overthinking Everything? How to Find Peace by Surrendering Control

Do you ever feel like worry runs your life?

In this episode of the Day One of Sobriety Podcast, we’re talking about why worry happens in the brain, what God’s Word says about it, and four practical steps you can start using today to break free from the cycle of anxiety. You’ll also hear real-life encouragement, Scripture promises, and a neuroscience tool you can put into practice immediately to shift from fear to peace.

 

✨ What’s Inside This Episode?

• Why worry is like running the “What-if Olympics” in your mind — and how it exhausts your brain and body.
  
  
• What happens in the brain when worry becomes a habit, and why you actually can rewire it.
  
  
• Key Scriptures that show how God calls us to cast anxiety on Him and receive His peace.
  
  
• The illusion of control — why clinging tighter breeds more fear, but surrender brings peace.
  
  
• A practical 4-step tool: Catch–Shift–Thank–Release to break destructive worry loops and anchor your mind in God’s promises.
  
  

🔑 Why This Matters
Worry doesn’t prevent tomorrow’s problems — it only steals today’s peace. When you learn to renew your mind with truth and science-backed tools, you trade fear for freedom.

 

🛠 Practice the Catch–Shift–Thank–Release Strategy

1. Catch the thought — say aloud, “This is fear talking, not truth.”
   
   
2. Shift the focus — move from “what if” to “even if” with Scripture.
   
   
3. Thank — speak gratitude out loud to rewire your brain for peace.
   
   
4. Release — surrender control to God with a spoken prayer of trust.
   
   

👉 Want the Catch–Shift–Thank–Release Tip Card? You’ll find it inside the free Mind Renewal Solutions Made Simple Facebook Community.

 

🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned

• Join the free Mind Renewal Solutions Made Simple Facebook Community to access the Catch–Shift–Thank–Release Tip Card.
  
  
• Read the Day One of Sobriety Blog for deeper teaching and encouragement.
  
  
• Learn more about applying the Neurocycle with Mind Renewal Coaching.
  
  
• Listen to the beginning of the journey: EP 1 — The Story Behind Day One of Sobriety.
  
  

✝️ Your Turn
This week, practice the Catch–Shift–Thank–Release strategy daily. Speak it out loud, pray it through, and watch God replace worry with peace. Share your experience in the Facebook community so we can celebrate with you!

 

📩 Connect with Me
📧 Email: brenda@day1ofsobriety.org
🎙 Podcast: Day One of Sobriety Podcast
📝 Blog: Day One of Sobriety Blog
📘 Facebook: @day1ofsobriety
📷 Instagram: @day1ofsobriety

 

🚶 Next Steps

1. Download the Catch–Shift–Thank–Release Tip Card in the Mind Renewal Solutions Made Simple Facebook Community.
   
   
2. Explore this week’s Day One of Sobriety Blog for more encouragement.
   
   
3. Coaching 1:1 support through Mind Renewal Coaching.
   
   

⚠ Disclaimer
The Day One of Sobriety podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.