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How can we be genuinely grateful when there’s still so much we wish would change? 

In this episode, Alicia explores the emotional and spiritual tension between contentment and desire. Learn why wanting more doesn’t make you ungrateful and how to offer God gratitude even when life still feels unresolved. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 

[00:00] Can You Be Grateful and Still Long for More? 

[02:00] What’s the Difference Between Contentment and Resignation? 

[04:00] How Philippians 4:11–13 Reveals the Secret of True Contentment 

[06:00] How Can You Know If Your Desires Are Anchored in God? 

[07:00] Does Gratitude Mean Staying Silent About Pain? 

[08:00] What Do the Stories of the Loaves and Last Supper Teach About Thanks? 

[10:00] How Can You Be Thankful In a Situation—Even If You're Not Thankful For It? 

[12:00] What Real-Life Gratitude Looks Like in Marriage, Parenting, and Work 

RESOURCES: 

Want practical help learning to manage your emotions better? Join us in Alicia’s Emotional Confidence Club!       

We’re a Christ-centered community of women learning to process everyday emotions—like disappointment, overwhelm, and shame—using a science-and-Scripture-based roadmap that makes emotional healing practical, powerful, and personal.    

Every 6 weeks we welcome new members and focus on a new topic (and Sept/Oct is on “Finding Authentic Gratitude”)!     

Apply now to join us at AliciaMichelle.com/club.   

RELATED EPISODES: 

Ep 322: How Can I Practice Gratitude When I'm Tired, Overwhelmed + Maxed Out? 

Ep 321: How Can I Be Grateful When Brokenness Is Everywhere? 

Ep 285: Toxic Gratitude: When Is Being Thankful More Harmful Than Helpful? 

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Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.

We know gratitude is good for us. But what happens when even the idea of giving thanks feels exhausting or fake? In this honest episode, Alicia helps us reframe gratitude, not as a forced to-do list, but as a natural overflow of rest, healing, and true connection with God. 

Learn how to remove the emotional blocks to authentic gratitude and how to live from a place of rest, not performance. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 

[00:00] Why Gratitude Can Feel Like Another To-Do 

[02:00] How Can You Break Free from the Pressure to “Feel Grateful”? 

[04:00] What Did Jesus Model About Rest and Refueling? 

[06:00] Could a Lack of Emotional Capacity Be Blocking Gratitude? 

[08:00] Why We Can’t Gratitude Our Way Out of Burnout 

[10:00] How Can You Notice God’s Presence in Small, Overlooked Moments? 

[12:00] Gratitude as a Response, Not a Requirement 

[14:00] What Can You Do to Rediscover the Gift of Gratitude in Overwhelming Seasons? 

RESOURCES: 

Want practical help learning to manage your emotions better? Join us in Alicia’s Emotional Confidence Club!    

We’re a Christ-centered community of women learning to process everyday emotions—like disappointment, overwhelm, and shame—using a science-and-Scripture-based roadmap that makes emotional healing practical, powerful, and personal.    

Every 6 weeks we welcome new members and focus on a new topic (and Sept/Oct is on “Finding Authentic Gratitude”)!     

Apply now to join us at AliciaMichelle.com/club.   

RELATED EPISODES: 

Ep 321: How Can I Be Grateful When Brokenness Is Everywhere? 

Ep 285: Toxic Gratitude: When Is Being Thankful More Harmful Than Helpful? 

Ep 247: Avoiding Burnout: Finding Emotional + Mental Rest Despite Life's Everyday Chaos

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Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.

Feeling drained, short-tempered, or emotionally numb? It may not just be your schedule—it might be disappointment. This episode uncovers the hidden emotional weight behind daily irritation, burnout, and fatigue, and shows how unprocessed grief and unmet expectations can quietly harden your heart. 

Discover how disappointment often disguises itself as stress, anger, or exhaustion—and how to recognize it before it turns into bitterness or resentment. 

You’ll walk away with specific questions to help you identify the root of your weariness, plus a powerful mindset tool to process what you’re really feeling with both honesty and hope. 

This is your invitation to stop pushing through and start healing the disappointment that’s been quietly draining your energy and joy. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 

[00:00] Could Unprocessed Disappointment Be What’s Draining You? 

[03:00] Why Is Disappointment Really Just Grief Without Closure? 

[05:00] How Emotional Pain Shows Up in the Body (and Why You Can’t Ignore It) 

[06:00] Where Is Disappointment Hiding in Your Life—Marriage, Parenting, Faith, or Career? 

[10:00] How Small Losses Quietly Accumulate Into Deep Emotional Exhaustion 

[12:00] What Happens to Your Heart and Faith When You Don’t Face Disappointment? 

[14:00] 3 Clarity-Building Questions to Expose Hidden Hurt 

[16:00] Why Naming What Hurts is the First Step Toward Freedom 

[17:00] What Does God Do When You Tell Him You’re Disappointed? 

[18:00] How to Heal Disappointment Through Community, Tools, and Christ-Centered Support 

RESOURCES: 

6-WEEK LIVE STUDY with ALICIA in JULY/AUGUST 2025 on DISAPPOINTMENT:  

Ready for healing from disappointment in marriage, mothering, career and more?  

Join me in July/August 2025 in the Emotional Confidence Club where I'll be leading ladies through a 6-week process of noticing disappointments, processing the honest feelings behind it, and applying what we learn to everyday relationships.  

Go to AliciaMichelle.com/club to apply and join us. 

RELATED EPISODES: 

• 312: What to Do When You Can’t Stop Crying, Snapping, or Shutting Down 
   
• 309: Are You Holding Back Emotionally Because You’re Afraid to Be Hurt Again? 
   
• 302: How Toxic Thinking Led to Infidelity and How Managing Emotions Led to Healing 
   

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Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.

As a recovering people pleaser, I know what it’s like to place my self-worth in how others view me. If you are looking for support with people pleasing, listen in as I talk about how to stop apologizing when you are making a decision, Bible verses that demonstrate how we should treat others, and aspects of Jesus’ life to remind us of who we ultimately answer to. 

Over the next few weeks, I will also be helping you with mindset issues that pertain to perfectionism and overachieving. My hope is that you will start to see these patterns in your life and lean on God throughout the process of working through them. And if you want my support to help you stop people pleasing, check out the Christian Mindset Makeover!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[00:47] What you can expect in the next few episodes & a previous episode to help support you with self-confidence 

[04:57] A sign of being a people pleaser

[06:22] What’s the connection between the Type 2 Enneagrams + people pleasers?

[08:20] Healthy ways to make decisions with respect

[10:46] 4 Bible verses on how to treat others 

[16:16]  What can Jesus’ interactions with others teach us about people pleasing?

[24:45] Using ADD (Acknowledge, Discern and Decide) to help you work through emotions behind people pleasing

[27:50] Reflection questions + an invitation to find help for people pleasing in the Christian Mindset Makeover

RESOURCES:

FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough”

Christian Meditations for Daily Calm

YouTube Channel

OTHER RELATED EPISODES:

193: 6 Negative Self-Talk Phrases to Eliminate and Replace for More Self Confidence

FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough”

Discover the proven brain science tool that silences the inner critic and cultivates godly confidence!

You don’t have to stay stuck in the overwhelm and exhaustion of perfectionism, people pleasing, or trying to prove yourself worthy.

What if I told you that there was a SECRET WEAPON for rewiring your mind to align with God’s truth: the proven BRAIN SCIENCE TOOL that pro athletes and high achievers have used for decades?!

Join the hundreds of Christian women who are using this highly effective brain science tool to find healing from a lifetime of worry, shame, and striving for acceptance. 

Sign up for this free training to learn more!

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Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.

Is managing emotions hard for you too? Today let’s talk about a very practical emotional management tool–Christian meditation. Even when emotions feel out of control and chaotic, Christian meditation can help with emotional overwhelm to bring peace and stress relief.

Let’s discover how the body responds to different emotions and how Christian meditation helps us to focus on the reality of who we are in God. I also share a few testimonials from women that have been using my brand-new resource, Christian Meditations for Daily Calm so you can hear how meditating for just 5 minutes a day can have a dramatic impact on managing emotions and overall stress relief.  

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[01:50] The body’s reaction during emotional overwhelm

[04:55] What are our natural responses to emotions?

[06:28] 4 ways that Christian meditation can bring calm in a stressful situation

[13:50] How to meditate on God’s word

[16:08] Powerful testimonials from women using Christian Meditations for Daily Calm

RESOURCES:

Christian Meditations for Daily Calm

OTHER RELATED EPISODES:

221: Super Busy? 15 Ways Christian Meditation Can Fit Into Your Daily Schedule

220: How Can Christian Meditation Help You Better Manage Stress?

219: Is Christian Meditation Biblical? How Is Christian Meditation Different from Eastern Meditation?

218: New Christian Meditations for Calm! 3.5 Minutes to Refresh Your Mind with God’s Peace

Get Christian Meditations for Calm: It’s Time for More Peace + Less Crazy

Need a simple, biblical way to manage overwhelm + stress?

We know God offers peace, but...it's so hard to quiet our racing thoughts when life is chaotic.

Here's the great news: Christian meditation is a scientifically proven tool to soothe the nerves + connect with God to restore the soul.

Learn how to tap into God's peace in under 5 minutes with the Christian Meditations for Daily Calm: 30 meditation videos on Bible verses to refresh your mind + dwell in God's peace when life is stressful.

Get access to these Christian meditations now and enjoy this practical way to lower stress! 

Send us a text

Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.

Love the idea of guided Christian meditation but feel like life’s too busy to add one more thing to your daily routine? I understand! Let’s talk about 15 ways that Christian meditation can fit into your daily routine to bring peace, no matter how busy you are! 

Whether you have a few minutes in the morning or time during your lunch break, being able to reconnect with God’s love will help to renew & refocus your mind. This is why my brand new resource Christian Meditations for Daily Calm, can be used on your phone in those brief moments throughout your day. Check them out here!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[02:55] Christian Meditation Idea #1: Right when you wake up

[03:38] Christian Meditation Idea #2: Before you go to sleep

[04:09]  Christian Meditation Idea #3: When you have 5 minutes during your lunch break

[05:10] Christian Meditation Idea #4: While you wait at an appointment

[05:55] Christian Meditation Idea #5: When you arrive at work to help you reset your mind

[06:42] Christian Meditation Idea #6: Before you leave work to allow God to equip you with His power 

[07:16] Christian Meditation Idea #7: When you need to refocus during the day 

[08:16] Christian Meditation Idea #8: In the moments when you feel alone & need to be reminded that Christ is with you

[08:57] Christian Mediation Idea #9: When anxiety strikes & you need peace

[11:43] Christian Meditation Idea #10: To use during your journaling practice

[12:48] Christian Meditation Idea #11: To use during your time with nature instead of scrolling on your phone

[13:50] Christian Meditation Idea #12: When you need to clear your mind

[14:54] Christian Meditation Idea #13: Creating a 30-day commitment with yourself or with a friend

[15:46] Christian Meditation Idea #14: Finding rest for your mind during a Sabbath 

[16:58]  Christian Meditation Idea #15: For a specific need such as - God’s protection or releasing approval of others

[17:58] Christian Meditations for Daily Calm - 30 different meditations all under 5 minutes long!

RESOURCES:

Christian Meditations for Daily Calm

OTHER RELATED EPISODES:

220: How Can Christian Meditation Help You Better Manage Stress?

219: Is Christian Meditation Biblical? How Is Christian Meditation Different from Eastern Meditation?

218: New Christian Meditations for Calm! 3.5 Minutes to Refresh Your Mind with God’s Peace

Get Christian Meditations for Calm: It’s Time for More Peace + Less Crazy

Need a simple, biblical way to manage overwhelm + stress?

We know God offers peace, but...it's so hard to quiet our racing thoughts when life is chaotic.

Here's the great news: Christian meditation is a scientifically proven tool to soothe the nerves + connect with God to restore the soul.

Learn how to tap into God's peace in under 5 minutes with the Christian Meditations for Daily Calm: 30 meditation videos on Bible verses to refresh your mind + dwell in God's peace when life is stressful.

Send us a text

Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.

Looking for a science-backed tool for stress relief? Join me on this week’s episode of the Christian Mindset Coach as we discuss how calming meditations can help bring more peace into your mind and body, as well as how to implement Christian meditation into your busy life, and why meditation supercharges your growth with the Lord. My brand new resource, Christian Meditations for Daily Calm, was created with stress relief in mind and will bring you peace within a few minutes!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[04:02] How Christian meditation renews our mind & the biological effects on the brain

[10:09] Christian meditation’s positive impact on the body

[14:59] How Christian meditation can help us grow spiritually + cultivate self-compassion

[16:35] Using visualization in Christian meditation to understand biblical principles in a new way

[20:45] How are these Christian Meditations for Daily Calm structured?

[23:30] How to use Christian Meditations for Daily Calm in your busy life

RESOURCES:

Christian Meditations for Daily Calm

OTHER RELATED EPISODES:

219: Is Christian Meditation Biblical? How Is Christian Meditation Different from Eastern Meditation?

218: New Christian Meditations for Calm! 3.5 Minutes to Refresh Your Mind with God’s Peace

Get Christian Meditations for Calm: It’s Time for More Peace + Less Crazy

Need a simple, biblical way to manage overwhelm + stress?

We know God offers peace, but...it's so hard to quiet our racing thoughts when life is chaotic.

 Here's the great news: Christian meditation is a scientifically proven tool to soothe the nerves + connect with God to restore the soul.

Learn how to tap into God's peace in under 5 minutes with the Christian Meditations for Daily Calm: 30 meditation videos on Bible verses to refresh your mind + dwell in God's peace when life is stressful.

Get access to these Christian meditations now and enjoy this practical way to lower stress! 

Send us a text

Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.

Ready to learn more about Christian meditation after last week's episode? Today let’s discover how to use guided Christian meditation to help us find calm in our everyday lives. Listen in as I share six different scriptures on meditation that can help realign our thoughts and emotions with God’s truth, how Christian meditation emphasizes God and the Holy Spirit, and why giving ourselves space is needed to hear from God. 

Also, check out my brand new resource, Christian Meditations for Daily Calm, which I created specifically to help you refresh your mind with God’s peace and renew your confidence when life feels overwhelming –in only a few minutes!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[01:42] How to use meditation & visualization to connect to the peace and calm of Christ

[02:45] The purpose of Christian meditation

[05:18] The difference between Lectio Divina and Christian meditation

[07:12] Truths about the blessings of meditation

[16:42] The 3 biggest differences between Christian meditation and Eastern/New Age meditation

[20:51] The purpose of “Christian Meditations for Daily Calm” and an inside look at what’s included

RESOURCES:

Christian Meditations for Daily Calm

OTHER RELATED EPISODES:

218: New Christian Meditations for Calm! 3.5 Minutes to Refresh Your Mind with God's Peace 

Get Christian Meditations for Calm: It’s Time for More Peace + Less Crazy

Need a simple, biblical way to manage overwhelm + stress?

We know God offers peace, but...it's so hard to quiet our racing thoughts when life is chaotic.

Here's the great news: Christian meditation is a scientifically proven tool to soothe the nerves + connect with God to restore the soul.

Learn how to tap into God's peace in under 4 minutes with the Christian Meditations for Daily Calm: 30 meditation videos on Bible verses to refresh your mind + dwell in God's peace when life is stressful.

Get access to these Christian meditations now and enjoy this practical way to lower stress! 

Send us a text

Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.

What comes to mind when you hear the term Christian meditation? I am so excited to dive into this topic and discuss how to use Christian meditation as a tool to grow closer with God and embrace more of His peace in our lives. My team and I have carefully and prayerfully cultivated the Christian Meditations for Daily Calm resource to give you practical ways to infuse your spiritual life with peace, give you brand new confidence to help release stress, and to help you grow closer to God. Listen to today’s episode to hear a live example of these guided Christian meditations and watch out for next week’s episode as we dive deeper into the difference between Christian and Eastern meditations.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[01:33] Post-pandemic observations and a reflection on reconnecting to spirituality

[05:45] The difference between Christian meditation and Eastern meditation

[07:47] Why Christian meditation is a powerful tool for growing closer to God

[13:28] My personal perspective on Christian meditation

[18:41] The 3 biggest questions women ask about Christian meditation

[19:29] How the Christian Meditations for Daily Calm were created to support you 

[21:22] A live walkthrough of one of the 30 guided Christian meditations

[25:16] How to access the 30 Christian Meditations for Daily Calm and resources

[27:40] What’s next on the podcast

RESOURCES:

Christian Meditations for Daily Calm

OTHER RELATED EPISODES:

193: 6 Negative Self Talk Phrases to Eliminate and Replace for More Self Confidence

194: 5 Bible Verses on Love to Meditate on When You Need Comfort 

204: 6 Questions to Ask When Your Emotions Feel Overwhelming

Want More Peace + Less Crazy? Get Christian Meditations for Calm

Need a simple, biblical way to manage overwhelm + stress?

We know God offers peace, but...it's so hard to quiet our racing thoughts when life is chaotic.

Here's the great news: Christian meditation is a scientifically proven tool to soothe the nerves + connect with God to restore the soul.

Learn how to tap into God's peace in under 4 minutes with the Christian Meditations for Daily Calm: 30 meditation videos on Bible verses to refresh your mind + dwell in God's peace when life is stressful.

Get access to these Christian meditations now and enjoy this practical way to lower stress! 

Send us a text

Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.

Father wounds can deeply impact our lives and greatly affect our mindset as Christian women, especially in our ability to accept God’s love. However, many of us aren’t aware of the damaging effect of father wounds or how these emotional wounds may be impacting our relationships with others. In this episode Alicia speaks with Kia Stephens about what father wounds are, the different types of wounds that could stem from these emotional or childhood traumas, and how they could be impacting our ability to embrace God’s love. If you struggle with father wounds, this episode is a great way to discover how to begin the healing process.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[04:45] What is a father wound?

[08:11] How might father wounds relate to the “pick me girl” trend and other issues around womens’ identity in culture?

[10:59] Why deeper issues surface when we’ve spent years being “fine” after childhood trauma

[16:45] Kia’s story: How she overcompensated for father wounds in her own life

[24:49] How do father wounds impact our ability to accept God’s love?

[30:11] Kia’s advice on taking the first steps in addressing father wounds

[42:39] Kia’s message to women struggling with father wounds

[45:17] Next Steps: How to find healing for father wounds 

RESOURCES:

I Am Loved Bible Study Course

Overcoming Father Wounds: Exchanging Your Pain for God’s Perfect Love by Kia Stephens

Faithful Counseling

CONNECT WITH KIA:

Website

Instagram 

OTHER RELATED EPISODES:

193: 6 Negative Self Talk Phrases to Eliminate and Replace for More Self Confidence

194: 5 Bible Verses on Love to Meditate on When You Need Comfort 

204: 6 Questions to Ask When Your Emotions Feel Overwhelming

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