1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Pause and Plan Have you ever wondered how self-control or willpower works in the brain? I find it fascinating to see God's design and how He uses his design to influence our everyday actions. Addiction hijacked our natural pause and plan response and exchanged it for a constant fight or flight response. I have seen God changing this in my life, especially over the last year, where I am finding myself pausing rather than getting amped up when life happens. Walk with me as I explore the science behind what happens in the brain when we activate self-control/willpower.&amp;nbsp; Material referenced in this podcast: The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D. &amp;nbsp; Addict's Messy Marriage https://addictsmessymarriage.libsyn.com/site <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25210380/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/25210380