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Smuggling Hope · Oct 22, 2025 · 46 min

Surrendering the Anxious Mind: An Interview with Suzanne Bracci

In this episode of the Smuggling Hope podcast, host Dan speaks with Suzanne Bracci, a Christian life and mindset coach, about the importance of hope, faith, and empowerment in overcoming anxiety and fear. Suzanne shares her journey from traditional mental health practices to incorporating spiritual elements into her coaching, emphasizing the transformative power of scripture and prayer. The conversation explores the challenges women face in today's chaotic world, the significance of surrendering to God, and practical steps for fostering a positive mindset. Suzanne's Resources Below: Suzanne's Website Get Suzanne's resource and reset your anxious mind MINDSET MADE NEW Buy Suzanne's Book Here: HOPE for Struggling CATHOLICS: A Path to Spiritual & Personal Renewal. INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK NEW PODCAST OUT NOW FOR MARRIED COUPLES-START LISTENING!⁠⁠⁠ Messy Family Couples Getaway-Travel with Mike and Alicia Hernon to Austria or Bahamas! ⁠⁠⁠Sign up here!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Start Healing Your Marriage and Family⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Save 15% at TAN books use code HEARTSRENEWED15 at checkout click here to shop and save !⁠⁠⁠ TOP FREE RESOURCES WANT A BETTER SEX LIFE? ⁠⁠⁠Get the Intimacy Guide⁠⁠⁠ WANT PEACE AT HOME? ⁠⁠⁠Transform Your Family Culture here! ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Get Dan's Marriage Ebook-6 Maxims of a Remarkable Marriage Ebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠WHAT WORKS IN MARRIAGE Webinar:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Watch this before you call a divorce attorney Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hope and Empowerment 06:04 The Journey from Mental Health to Faith-Based Coaching 08:00 Understanding the Roots of Fear and Anxiety 10:44 The Importance of Scripture in Overcoming Challenges 13:12 Women’s Concerns in a Chaotic World 15:54 Navigating the Pressure of Being All Things to All People 18:14 Finding Hope in Troubling Marriages 24:37 The Nature of Marriage and Surrender 28:40 Understanding Surrender vs. Giving Up 31:26 The Power of Words and Spiritual Influence 37:58 Finding Peace Through Scripture and Prayer 41:09 Practical Steps for a Positive Mindset

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In this episode of the Smuggling Hope podcast, host Dan speaks with Suzanne Bracci, a Christian life and mindset coach, about the importance of hope, faith, and empowerment in overcoming anxiety and fear. Suzanne shares her journey from traditional mental health practices to incorporating spiritual elements into her coaching, emphasizing the transformative power of scripture and prayer. The conversation explores the challenges women face in today's chaotic world, the significance of surrendering to God, and practical steps for fostering a positive mindset.

Suzanne's Resources Below:

Suzanne's Website

Get Suzanne's resource and reset your anxious mind MINDSET MADE NEW 

Buy Suzanne's Book Here: HOPE for Struggling CATHOLICS: A Path to Spiritual & Personal Renewal.  

INSTAGRAM

FACEBOOK

NEW PODCAST OUT NOW FOR MARRIED COUPLES-START LISTENING!⁠⁠⁠

Messy Family Couples Getaway-Travel with Mike and Alicia Hernon to Austria or Bahamas! ⁠⁠⁠Sign up here!⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Start Healing Your Marriage and Family⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Save 15% at TAN books use code HEARTSRENEWED15 at checkout click here to shop and save !⁠⁠⁠

TOP FREE RESOURCES

WANT A BETTER SEX LIFE? ⁠⁠⁠Get the Intimacy Guide⁠⁠⁠

WANT PEACE AT HOME? ⁠⁠⁠Transform Your Family Culture here! ⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Get Dan's Marriage Ebook-6 Maxims of a Remarkable Marriage Ebook⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠WHAT WORKS IN MARRIAGE Webinar:⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Watch this before you call a divorce attorney

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Hope and Empowerment

06:04 The Journey from Mental Health to Faith-Based Coaching

08:00 Understanding the Roots of Fear and Anxiety

10:44 The Importance of Scripture in Overcoming Challenges

13:12 Women’s Concerns in a Chaotic World

15:54 Navigating the Pressure of Being All Things to All People

18:14 Finding Hope in Troubling Marriages

24:37 The Nature of Marriage and Surrender

28:40 Understanding Surrender vs. Giving Up

31:26 The Power of Words and Spiritual Influence

37:58 Finding Peace Through Scripture and Prayer

41:09 Practical Steps for a Positive Mindset

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