In the premiere episode of Beam Boldly, host Brooke Gleichowski opens up about her personal experience with anxiety and how faith became her anchor through the storm.
Drawing from her background as a competitive gymnast, Brooke shares the intense pressure and fear she faced during her senior year of high school — and the moments that taught her to slow down, breathe, and trust. Through scripture, gratitude, and mindfulness, Brooke found practical ways to calm her anxious thoughts and reframe fear into faith-driven focus.
This episode offers encouragement for anyone struggling with anxiety, reminding listeners that peace doesn’t come from perfection — it comes from presence.
Key moments:
- Anxiety can manifest in various ways, often without clear reasons.
- Faith and scripture can provide comfort and guidance during anxious times.
- Memorizing scripture can help redirect anxious thoughts.
- Gratitude is a powerful tool against anxiety.
- Anxious thoughts are often lies from the enemy, not from ourselves.
- We have the ability to take our thoughts captive and control them.
- Listening to worship music can help calm anxious feelings.
- Being present in the moment can alleviate anxiety about the future.
- Recognizing the source of anxious thoughts can diminish their power.
- Practical actions, like listing things to be grateful for, can shift our mindset.
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💡 About Beam Boldly
Hosted by NCAA Division I gymnast Brooke Gleichowski, Beam Boldly empowers young women and athletes to grow in faith, build resilience, and live with confidence. Through real conversations about mental health, mindset, performance, and purpose, Brooke and her guests inspire you to shine your light boldly — on the mat and beyond.
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