Freedom Camp Podcast

Gretchen Knode

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Mental Health

Welcome to the Freedom Camp Podcast — rooted in truth, growing in freedom, and built on the belief that you weren’t meant to grow alone. Each week, you’ll hear honest stories, insights, and simple questions to help you uncover the unseen things that keep you from fully living in the freedom that’s already yours. This is your space to reconnect with your authentic self — and grow in freedom, on purpose.

May 20

Comfort Isn’t the Problem. Autopilot Is.

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever realize you picked up your phone before you even consciously decided to? Or reacted emotionally before you even had time to think? In this episode, we explore how modern life quietly trains us toward distraction, overstimulation, emotional autopilot, and disconnection… and why awareness may be one of the most important tools for growing in freedom. This conversation dives into: stress patternsemotional reactionsdistraction and numbingdiscomfort avoidancenervous system conditioningintentional awarenessspiritual and emotional growthand how participation in real life reconnects us to ourselves and to GodThis is not about rejecting technology or modern life. It’s about staying awake inside of it. You’ll also walk away with practical ways to build awareness in your everyday life through small moments of intentional discomfort, reflection, slowing down, and paying attention. Join the Freedom Camp weekly newsletter: https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/freedom-camp-email-list The newsletter includes: podcast updatespractical growth toolsreflectionsbehind-the-scenes thoughtsand upcoming eventsThanks so much for listening to the Freedom Camp Podcast. If this episode encouraged you, please consider sharing it with someone else who may need it too. #IntentionalLiving #EmotionalHealing #ChristianPodcast #Awareness #NervousSystemHealing #FreedomCampPodcast Support the show 📥 Stay connected Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenknode Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.paxton.1/ Email: gretchenknode@gmail.com Website: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Join the email newsletter - NO spam https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/freedom-camp-email-list

15 min
May 12

From Survival Mode to Peace | Guided Christian Meditation

Send us Fan Mail What if peace isn’t found by controlling your circumstances… but by learning to step out of survival mode? In this special guided meditation episode of the Freedom Camp Podcast, Gretchen gently walks you through a calming, faith-centered practice designed to help you slow down, quiet anxious thought loops, reconnect with God, and renew your mind. This meditation is especially supportive if you’ve been feeling: • overwhelmed • emotionally reactive • stuck in overthinking • exhausted from striving • anxious about the future • disconnected from peace Together, we explore what it looks like to move from your survival self into your spirit-led self through breath, awareness, prayer, reflection, and gentle connection with God. This is not about perfection or performance. It’s about presence. Topics explored in this episode: survival mode vs spirit-led livingrenewing the mindnervous system calmingthought loops and anxietyChristian meditationemotional healing and peacereconnecting with your identity in GodIf this episode encouraged you, please consider sharing it, leaving a review, or subscribing to support the podcast and help more women grow in freedom. Support the show 📥 Stay connected Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenknode Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.paxton.1/ Email: gretchenknode@gmail.com Website: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Join the email newsletter - NO spam https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/freedom-camp-email-list

15 min
May 6

Why You Can’t Stop Thinking the Same Thoughts And How to Break the Cycle

Send us Fan Mail Why do we keep thinking the same thoughts… even when they keep creating the same painful cycles? In this episode, Gretchen explores the connection between our thoughts, emotions, actions, and results, and how familiar thought patterns can quietly keep us stuck in anxiety, overwhelm, fear, or self-protection. Together we unpack: Survival self vs spirit-led selfWhy familiar thoughts often feel trueThe cycle of thoughts → feelings → actions → resultsHow to recognize unhealthy thought agreementsA practical process to interrupt negative mental loopsWhat Scripture says about renewing the mindThis conversation is grounded, practical, faith-based, and deeply relatable for anyone who has ever felt trapped in overthinking, striving, fear, perfectionism, or emotional exhaustion. “You don’t have a results problem… you have a thought agreement problem.” Resources & Links: Freedom Camp Newsletter: https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/freedom-camp-email-list Free Worksheet: email gretchenknode@gmail.com If this episode encouraged you, please share it, leave a review, or subscribe. It genuinely helps more people grow in freedom too. Support the show 📥 Stay connected Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenknode Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.paxton.1/ Email: gretchenknode@gmail.com Website: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Join the email newsletter - NO spam https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/freedom-camp-email-list

9 min
May 2

Why You Feel Guilty Setting Boundaries

Send us Fan Mail You said no… so why do you feel guilty? This episode unpacks why guilt doesn’t always mean you’re wrong, it might mean you’re growing. Have you ever set a boundary… and then immediately felt bad about it? Like you did something wrong—even when you know you didn’t? In this episode, we explore why guilt often shows up when you begin doing something new, especially if you were raised to be helpful, available, and responsible for everyone else. Because guilt doesn’t always mean conviction. Sometimes, it’s just conditioning. We talk through: Why your brain prefers familiarity over freedom How boundaries can feel unsafe (even when they’re healthy) The identity shift that happens when you stop overriding yourself A powerful reflection inspired by Theo Von on the fear of healing Practical questions to help you stay aligned in the moment You’re not just learning to say no. You’re learning how to become someone new, and that can feel uncomfortable. But it might also be the beginning of real freedom. Freedom Camp is open now (through May 3rd). We meet weekly, apply this work in real-time, and grow together in a supportive, grounded community. Learn more and Join Freedom Camp: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Try your first month free: https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/offers/5eCD8d2r?coupon_code=FREEDOM_GIFT #Boundaries #PeoplePleasing #HealingJourney #ChristianGrowth #SelfWorth #EmotionalHealth #FreedomCamp Support the show 📥 Stay connected Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenknode Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.paxton.1/ Email: gretchenknode@gmail.com Website: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Join the email newsletter - NO spam https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/freedom-camp-email-list

12 min
Apr 22

Why Small Things Trigger You So Much

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had a moment where something tiny sets you off… And even as it’s happening, part of you is thinking: “Why am I reacting like this right now?” This episode breaks down what’s really going on underneath those moments. Because the truth is: It’s not about the thing. It’s about what the thing touches. In this conversation, we explore why your reactions can feel so big, how emotional patterns form, and what you can actually do to process what’s underneath instead of reacting on repeat. You’ll walk away with a simple, practical way to: Understand your triggers Process emotions more effectively Shift from reacting → responding Create more peace in your everyday life And maybe most importantly: You’ll realize… you’re not crazy. You’re just finally close enough to yourself to feel what’s actually going on. Freedom Camp doors only open 3 times a year and they are currently open through May 3rd! To join or get more info https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Support the show 📥 Stay connected Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenknode Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.paxton.1/ Email: gretchenknode@gmail.com Website: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Join the email newsletter - NO spam https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/freedom-camp-email-list

9 min
Apr 9

When Your Body Won’t Let You Avoid It

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you don’t process an emotion? Sometimes… your body does it for you. In this episode, I share a real and raw experience of waking up in a loop of nausea and intrusive thoughts, only to realize I was avoiding something deeper: rejection. We talk about: The connection between emotional avoidance and physical symptoms How rejection can turn into self-rejection Why emotions only take about 90 seconds to process (if we allow them) And what it looks like to feel something… without becoming it If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle you couldn’t think your way out of, this episode will help you understand what your body might be trying to tell you. Support the show 📥 Stay connected Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenknode Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.paxton.1/ Email: gretchenknode@gmail.com Website: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Join the email newsletter - NO spam https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/freedom-camp-email-list

9 min
Mar 25

You Might Be Stuck… and Not Even Know It

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt stuck… but couldn’t explain why? Like something in your life—your thoughts, your emotions, even your body—just won’t shift no matter what you try? In this episode, we explore a powerful (and often overlooked) idea: What if the thing keeping you stuck feels normal… because you’ve gotten used to it? We talk about: The difference between your survival self and your spirit-led self How thought patterns shape your emotions, actions, and results Why deception doesn’t feel obvious—it feels familiar Signs you may be operating from fear, control, or overwhelm A simple, practical process to begin shifting toward freedom This episode is grounded, honest, and practical—whether you’re navigating stress, emotional patterns, or just feeling “off” and unsure why. Because freedom doesn’t always come from changing your circumstances…Sometimes it starts with recognizing what you’ve been agreeing with. Support the show 📥 Stay connected Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenknode Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.paxton.1/ Email: gretchenknode@gmail.com Website: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Join the email newsletter - NO spam https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/freedom-camp-email-list

9 min
Mar 19

Survival Self vs Spirit-Led Self: How to Break Out of Survival Mode

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever noticed how the same situation can bring out two completely different versions of you? One reacts from fear, anxiety, and control. The other responds from peace, trust, and connection with God. In this episode of the Freedom Camp Podcast, Gretchen explores the difference between your survival self and your spirit-led self, and why learning to notice the difference can transform how you experience your life, without your life changing. Through a personal story, Gretchen illustrates how our thoughts shape our feelings, our actions, and ultimately the results we experience. When we operate from survival mode, we may experience: • anxiety and overthinking • people-pleasing • trying to control outcomes • shutting down or feeling overwhelmed But when we reconnect with our spirit-led self, we often experience: • peace • clarity • compassion • courage • the space to choose our response You’ll also learn a simple reflection practice called The Freedom Path, which helps you examine your thoughts, emotions, actions, and results so you can move from survival patterns into agreement with God. Freedom doesn’t always begin when circumstances change. Often, it begins when our agreement changes. In this episode you'll learn about The difference between survival and spirit-led living Why thoughts shape feelings, actions, and outcomes How anxiety and control patterns develop Signs you may be operating in survival mode A simple exercise to reconnect with truth and discernment Support the show 📥 Stay connected Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenknode Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.paxton.1/ Email: gretchenknode@gmail.com Website: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Join the email newsletter - NO spam https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/freedom-camp-email-list

16 min

5

out of 5

2 Ratings

Welcome to the Freedom Camp Podcast — rooted in truth, growing in freedom, and built on the belief that you weren’t meant to grow alone. Each week, you’ll hear honest stories, insights, and simple questions to help you uncover the unseen things that keep you from fully living in the freedom that’s already yours. This is your space to reconnect with your authentic self — and grow in freedom, on purpose.

Creator

Gretchen Knode
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

34
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© 2026 Freedom Camp Podcast
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Freedom Camp Podcast