{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What Culture is Doing: Episode 1-The Water We are Swimming In","description":"Episode 1: The Water We\u2019re Swimming In What Culture Is Doing to Our Nervous Systems and Souls (Series) We live in a culture that moves fast, asks much, and rarely pauses. Many of us feel overwhelmed, distracted, tired, or disconnected\u2014and assume something is wrong with us. But what if much of what you\u2019re experiencing is actually a reasonable response to the environment you\u2019re living in? In this first episode of the series, we begin by slowing down long enough to notice what has been shaping us. Together, we explore: how constant stimulation, urgency, and emotional overload impact the nervous system why your body responds to patterns of experience more than intentions or ideas the subtle ways culture forms both our internal experience and our spiritual life and why awareness\u2014not fixing\u2014is the first step toward healing and restoration This episode invites you to step out of self-blame and into understanding. Not everything you\u2019re feeling is personal. Some of it is environmental. If this episode resonates, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who may need it. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are in need of support, please reach out to a licensed professional or a trusted provider in your area.   ","author_name":"Restored: Where Psychology Meets Grace","author_url":"https:\/\/www.greater-things.com","html":"