Justin Whitmel Earley, bestselling author of The Body Teaches the Soul, is very familiar with the consequences of ignoring the body. As a young lawyer, he collapsed into anxiety and insomnia. He learned that the healthy and unhealthy habits shaping his life weren't physical or spiritual; they were spiritual AND physical. Justin reveals why the body isn't separate from the soul—it's an important part of loving God.

Tune in for practical wisdom on topics like: Why we can't stop eating the whole box of cookies, why social media leaves us feeling rage and jealousy, and why exercise might be the most spiritual thing you do all week.

02:31 Justin's Mental Health Collapse & Discovery

08:36 Don't Ignore or Idolize the Body

12:51 Food: From Indulgence/Shame to Dependence/Delight

21:13 Technology & The Embodiment Ladder

28:29 How to Use Exercise as Spiritual Training

Find out more about Justin Whitmel Earley and his book The Body Teaches the Soul at justinwhitmelearley.com and on Instagram @justinwhitmelearley.

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