Anxiety loves to disguise itself in spiritual language—calling itself “discernment” or “lack of peace.”
But the fruit tells the truth.

In this episode of The Holy Unraveling, Silvia unpacks one of the most common questions she hears in both therapy and faith conversations:

“How do I know if this feeling is fear or discernment?”

You’ll discover how to tell the difference between fear and the Holy Spirit so you can stop second-guessing every decision and finally walk in peace.

You’ll Learn

• What God’s voice sounds like vs. what anxiety sounds like
• Why anxious people often confuse overthinking with “discernment”
• How anxiety is passed down in families (Harvard research shows it can be learned behavior)
• The nervous-system connection — how psychology and faith work together
• A simple grounding exercise to calm your body so you can hear God
• Why God leads with peace, not pressure

Practices Mentioned

✅ Box Breathing (4-4-4-4 Method) — for quick emotional reset
✅ 3-3-3 Grounding Rule — to stop spiraling in anxious thoughts
✅ Journaling Practice — separating what’s in your hands vs. what’s in God’s hands

• Philippians 4:7 — “The peace of God will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
• Galatians 5:22 — “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…”

Reflection Prompt

Ask yourself:

Free Worksheet“Is This Anxiety or Discernment?” PDF — Message me on Instagram @silviafarag25 to receive your free copy (yes, still #techchallenged ).

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In this episode, Silvia Farag, therapist, wife, mom, and Orthodox Christian, exposes the truth about perfectionism: it’s not excellence, it’s fear dressed up as control. She dives into how perfectionism quietly becomes an idol, something we depend on more than we depend on God. Perfectionism looks like discipline, and responsibility.

But underneath?

It’s fueled by fear.
Fear of disappointing people. Fear of failing. Fear of not being enough.

You’ll learn:

• How perfectionism is rooted in fear, not faith
• Why we chase control when we don’t feel safe
• How to recognize when you’re trying to “perform” for God
• The difference between excellence and idolatry
• A therapeutic tool to interrupt perfectionistic thinking

And most importantly…

God never asked you to be flawless, just faithful.

If you’ve ever struggled with:

• Overthinking
• Need to control outcomes
• Feeling responsible for everyone’s emotions
• Guilt when you can’t keep everything together

…then this episode will feel like oxygen.

You don’t have to earn rest. You don’t have to earn love. You don’t have to earn peace.

Scripture anchor:
“His power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9

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Connect with Silvia:
Instagram: @silviafarag25

Facebook: Silvia Farag

https://www.christiancenterforcounseling.com/

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In this first episode of The Holy Unraveling Podcast, Silvia Farag , therapist, wife, mom, and Orthodox Christian, shares what happens in the moment our souls whisper, “I can’t hold this together anymore.

What if the unraveling isn’t the end — but the beginning of becoming?

In this episode, we explore the holy unraveling:

• Why God sometimes lets our plans fall apart
• How anxiety and fear surface during transition
• What it means spiritually to be in the “messy middle”
• How God rebuilds us thread by thread

You’ll hear real stories, therapeutic insight, and spiritual truth that help you:

• Release control
• Stop trying to hold everything together
• Trust God in uncertainty

What if the unraveling isn’t the end — but the beginning of becoming?

Unraveling isn’t failure. It’s the moment we stop performing and start healing.

“Come to Me, all who are weary…” Matthew 11:28

If this episode encouraged you, send me a DM on Instagram @silviafarag25 and tell me one thing you’re unraveling. I love hearing from you.

Leave a rating + review — It helps those in their messy middle find this show.

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