Michelle Bengtson

About&nbsp;Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises:Job demands, financial struggles, family discord, health concerns, social media distraction and comparisons, the fear of “missing out” and more things to do than hours in a day. Sound familiar? For many, these daily stressors foster worry, fear, or anxiety. Anxiety is considered the “common cold” of all mental health disorders. Approximately 264 million individuals suffer from an anxiety disorder. And no one is immune.&nbsp;Thousands of Christians don’t get help because they believe anxiety is a sign of spiritual failure, or they fear the stigma in their faith community and simply don’t reach out.&nbsp;I’m Dr. Michelle Bengtson, a lover of Jesus, and a board certified neuropsychologist with over 25 years of experience diagnosing and treating patients with anxiety and anxiety-induced medical conditions. Yet, despite all my education, and all the alphabet soup after my name, I, personally, have had to fight my way out of the pit with the lions of worry, fear, and anxiety. I’ve come to realize that worry, fear, and anxiety are not our portion…God’s peace is.&nbsp;I look forward to sharing with you what worry, fear, and anxiety really are, where they come from, and how we can defeat them to live in God’s peace.About Dr. Michelle&nbsp;Bengtson:Dr. Michelle Bengtson is a hope concierge! She is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, international speaker, and award-winning author dedicated to offering hope, healing, and practical tools for mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.&nbsp;As the host of the top-rated podcast Your Hope-Filled Perspective, she combines her professional expertise with biblical truth to empower listeners to overcome anxiety, depression, and life’s challenges through faith.&nbsp;A trusted voice in Christian mental health, Dr. Bengtson is the bestselling author of Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression and Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises.&nbsp;With over 30 years of clinical experience, she has helped countless individuals find lasting freedom from fear, stress, and discouragement.Dr. Bengtson is a frequent media guest on platforms such as Focus on the Family, Life Today, and Moody Radio. Her writing and resources have been featured on outlets including Crosswalk, iBelieve, and Salem Media, equipping believers to embrace God's promises in every season.&nbsp;Connect with Dr. Bengtson at DrMichelleBengtson.com, where she shares faith-based encouragement, expert insights, and free resources for cultivating a hope-filled life.

Michelle Bengtson

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Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises