# Ep. 87 From Burden to Resilience: Trusting God, Breathing, and Taking the Next Best Step with Debbie Simmons

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Podcast: [Reimagine Childhood](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reimagine-childhood-6065024)
Published: 2026-06-01T06:05:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2695

## Resource

In this episode of Reimagine Childhood, brought to you by the Early Childhood Christian Network, host Monica Healer talks with Debbie Simmons, founder and CEO of Anchor Point, about why so many early educators feel overwhelmed and how to build resilience without defaulting to control, hustle, or silence. Debbie explains that pressure reveals where our trust systems "leak," and encourages educators to view burnout and anxiety as data points for needed shifts in rhythms, relationships, and honest conversations. She challenges listeners to be brave, speak up, and first be honest with God about fear and lack of trust, noting that internal stress can impact health. Debbie offers practical tools for daily life: start the day centered with God, surrender your schedule, breathe to regain clarity, and focus on the "next best step." 00:00 Reimagine Childhood Intro 00:50 Why It Feels Heavy 08:33 Silence And Hard Talks 18:25 When You Cannot Give 100 23:46 Summer Conference Preview 26:23 Honest Trust Conversations 30:11 Daily Practices to Trust 41:28 Legacy and Closing Prayer Find more great info about Debbie Simmons and all that she brings to the table on her website at https://thedebbiesimmons.com/ Or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thedebbiesimmons/

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