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| 323: Is Gratitude Possible...When I Still Want Things To Change In My Life? | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:18:43 | |
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? 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. | |||
| 322: How Can I Practice Gratitude When I'm Tired, Overwhelmed + Maxed Out? | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:20:12 | |
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 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. | |||
| 313: Is Disappointment the Real Reason Why You're Overwhelmed, Tired + Irritated? | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:22:48 | |
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:
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. | |||
| 223: People Pleasers, You Don't Need to Apologize for Your Decisions | 21 Aug 2023 | 00:34:13 | |
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 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! 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. | |||
| 222: How to Manage Emotional Overwhelm with Christian Meditation | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:20:20 | |
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? 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! 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. | |||
| 221: Super Busy? 15 Ways Christian Meditation Can Fit Into Your Daily Schedule | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:21:38 | |
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? 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. 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. | |||
| 220: How Can Christian Meditation Help You Better Manage Stress? | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:28:33 | |
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:
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! 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. | |||
| 219: Is Christian Meditation Biblical? How Is Christian Meditation Different from Eastern Meditation? | 24 Jul 2023 | 00:28:15 | |
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! 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. | |||
| 218: New Christian Meditations for Calm! 3.5 Minutes to Refresh Your Mind with God's Peace | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:30:57 | |
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.
[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 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! 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. | |||
| 217: Healing Father Wounds with God's Perfect Love with Kia Stephens | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:53:16 | |
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: Overcoming Father Wounds: Exchanging Your Pain for God’s Perfect Love by Kia Stephens CONNECT WITH KIA: 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 Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)! If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way! 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. | |||
| 216: Lies We've Been Told About Sex and Being a "Good" Christian Woman with Sheila Wray Gregorie | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:45:13 | |
In God we can do all things, including having tough conversations. On today’s episode of the podcast, Alicia sits down with author Sheila Wray Gregoire to discuss the impact purity culture has had on Christian women’s self esteem and confidence, the inner lies it may have caused us to believe, and how we can be a part of a positive shift in Christian culture while staying true to God’s word. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [03:51] What prompted Sheila’s research into Christian purity culture [06:08] Sheila’s biggest discoveries during her research [08:12] How are Christian women’s voices discounted in Church culture according to the research? [12:59] Views on male and female leadership in Christian culture [14:06] How has the purity culture affected different generations of women? [16:44] Why did Christian culture shift in 1995? [19:01] What’s a healthier response to Christian women about sexuality? [23:33] But isn’t the world also sexualizing women in an unhealthy way? [24:25] Advice on how to talk about sexuality in a non-toxic way with girls [30:22] How should we talk to boys in the Church about sexuality in a healthy way? [31:45] “I grew up with purity culture teachings. What now?” [34:31] Alicia’s reflection of her conversation with Sheila and the impact of reading her book RESOURCES: Break Free from Feeling Never Enough The Great Sex Rescue - Bare Marriage She Deserves Better - Bare Marriage The Bible vs. Biblical Womanhood : How God's Word Consistently Affirms Gender Equality: Payne The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth: Barr CONNECT WITH SHEILA: 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
If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us ge 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. | |||
| 215: Learning to Live in Abundance Instead of Overwhelm | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:27:37 | |
When you’re feeling overwhelmed, it can be difficult to view the blessings God has given you with clarity. Burnout is huge right now at the end of the school year and start of summer, so on this episode of the Christian Mindset Coach podcast, we’re discussing ways we can stop burnout and focus on abundant living, as well as reviewing three action steps you can take to help you in moments of managing overwhelm. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [04:50] Alicia’s recent proclamations and journaling experience on managing overwhelm [06:52] How we end up in overwhelm when Jesus calls us to abundant living [08:24] The similarities and differences between overwhelm and abundance [15:49] Three action steps to help you manage overwhelm [18:29] Alicia’s personal journey of focusing on abundance [20:27] Questions for reflection and an invitation RESOURCES: Break Free from Feeling Never Enough The Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle - YouTube OTHER RELATED EPISODES: 192: 3 Everyday Mindset Skills for More Emotional Stability 202: 5 Bible Verses and Christian Affirmations for Calming Anxious Thoughts 204: 6 Questions to Ask When Your Emotions Feel Overwhelming Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)! If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way! 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. | |||
| 214: Managing All the Feels Through Life's Big Transitions with Nicki Koziarz | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:45:21 | |
Managing emotions during times of life transitions can be difficult, but with the right tools we can use these moments as opportunities to deepen our faith. Join Alicia and her guest Nicki Koziarz as they talk about four different seasons of life transitions, the emotions and fears that come with them, and how we can treat these seasons as opportunities to grow with God. Nicki Koziarz is a best selling author and a speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries. You can read her latest book, which she and Alicia discuss on today’s podcast, here. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [03:30] Nicki’s revelation on commonalities of life transitions [05:39] Nicki’s four stages of life transitions according to the life of Moses [09:06] The similarities between the finishing and separation seasons [11:17] Core emotions in the season of development [13:35] Managing emotions like loneliness in seasons of separation [15:32] The overlapping seasons of life transitions [18:06] Trying to manage emotions by hurrying through seasons of transition [20:28] How God comforts and challenges us during life transitions [23:34] Nicki’s take on ‘holy now’ moments and how we can tune into them [26:51] Nicki’s current season of transition [29:59] Alicia’s personal reflections on life transitions [38:17] Questions for you to reflect on + Alicia’s gift to you
Break Free from Feeling Never Enough Your New Now: Finding Strength and Wisdom When You Feel Stuck Where You Are: Nicki Koziarz OTHER RELATED EPISODES: 192: 3 Everyday Mindset Skills for More Emotional Stability 194: 5 Bible Verses on Love to Meditate On When You Need Comfort 202: 5 Bible Verses and Christian Affirmations for Calming Anxious Thoughts 204: 6 Questions to Ask When Your Emotions Feel Overwhelming Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)! If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way! 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. | |||
| 312: What to Do When You Can’t Stop Crying, Snapping, or Shutting Down | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:29:42 | |
Ever find yourself constantly on the verge of tears, snapping at loved ones, or emotionally shutting down? You’re not broken—and you’re not alone. In today’s episode, Alicia shares what’s really going on inside your brain and body when emotions feel out of control and introduces two simple but powerful tools to bring calm and clarity. If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of guilt, shame, or exhaustion around your emotions, this episode offers a path forward grounded in both science and Scripture. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [00:58] Why Am I So Emotional Lately? Understanding What’s Really Going On in Your Brain and Body [04:00] Which of the 4 Coping Mechanisms Are You Using? (Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn) [08:10] Are These Emotional Responses Permanent—or Can I Change Them? [09:00] How the Brain Reinforces Emotional Overwhelm Through Neuroplasticity [14:00] What Am I Really Feeling? The First Step Toward Emotional Regulation [16:00] What’s Your Boiling Point? How to Catch Overwhelm Before It Spills Over [18:00] What’s Behind the Snapping and Crying? Uncovering the Hidden Emotions [19:00] What Is Emotional Prep + How Can It Keep You Grounded? [21:00] Practical Tools to Cool the Fire: Scripture, Breathing, Journaling & More [25:00] You’re Not Too Far Gone: An Invitation to Respond Differently with Grace RESOURCES: Want help applying what you’re learning here each week? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—a hands-on learning community of Christian women discovering how to handle everyday emotions with calm, clarity and confidence. Apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club. RELATED EPISODES: 304: Stop Negative Thought Spirals: “Get Off the Mat” + “What Thoughts Will You Let Land?” 306: On Addiction, the Enneagram and a Healthy Fix for Our Inner Brokenness with Ian Morgan Cron 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. | |||
| 213: Deciding to Obey God + Believe in His Goodness When Cancer Strikes with Melissa Ferguson | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:50:42 | |
As Christians, we know we should follow and obey God, but when the fallen world we live in throws us a curveball, it can be difficult to stay the course. On today’s episode of the podcast, Alicia introduces us to Melissa Ferguson, Jesus-lover, wife, mom, and cancer warrior. Melissa opens up about her experience of learning how to continue to trust God when life is hard. Listen in to hear how God showed up in her cancer journey while simultaneously teaching Melissa to continue to obey and trust Him even in the hardest of circumstances. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [04:37] Melissa’s ‘pick up your mat and walk’ moment [08:43] How Melissa continued to obey God despite the enemy’s biggest lie [12:46] Moments of extreme obedience during Melissa’s cancer journey [15:18] Melissa’s experience of trusting God when life is hard [27:08] Ways Melissa felt God’s presence in her time of need [32:31] Melissa’s insight for people struggling to obey God in hard times [36:12] Following and obeying God after a cancer diagnosis [41:15] Alicia’s takeaways from Melissa’s story and resource to use when life is hard
Rediscover God’s Love: I Am Loved Bible Study Course No Cure for Being Human: (And Other Truths I Need to Hear): Kate Bowler CONNECT WITH MELISSA: OTHER RELATED EPISODES: 192: 3 Everyday Mindset Skills for More Emotional Stability 194: 5 Bible Verses on Love to Meditate On When You Need Comfort 202: 5 Bible Verses and Christian Affirmations for Calming Anxious Thoughts 204: 6 Questions to Ask When Your Emotions Feel Overwhelming 209: A Doctor's Personal Struggle with Depression with Dr. Michelle Bengston Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)! If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way! 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. | |||
| 212: My Story: Pt 2: Emotionally Supporting Yourself As a Parent of a Teen with Mental Health Struggles | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:30:08 | |
It can be difficult to find help for parents who are supporting teens with mental health issues. As the person who is carrying the weight of guiding and caring for your child, you need support too. Join Alicia on this week’s episode of the Christian Mindset Coach as she discusses experiencing grief and disappointment, the importance of our attitude and responses in moments where our children are struggling, as well as mental health resources and other parenting support for those walking alongside their children through mental health issues. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [03:57] Help for parents struggling with grief and disappointment [07:25] How our attitude and response affects our teens with mental health issues [11:09] Parenting support for defining boundaries and leaning on unconditional love [15:43] A prayer for our kids and for parents [17:48] Mental health resources for parenting teens with mental health issues If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, you are not alone. If you are in crisis, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or dial 911. RESOURCES: Calm Your Anxiety Mindset Tool Kit Boundaries with Teens by Dr. John Townsend You Cannot Lose My Love - YouTube It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way by Lysa TerKeurst Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter by Kari Kampakis Faithful Counseling - Get Started & Sign-Up Today
Ep 192: 3 Everyday Mindset Skills for More Emotional Stability EP 194: 5 Bible Verses on Love to Meditate On When You Need Comfort Ep 204: 6 Questions to Ask When Your Emotions Feel Overwhelming Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)! If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping 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. | |||
| 211: My Story: Pt 1: Emotionally Supporting Yourself As a Parent of a Teen with Mental Health Struggles | 29 May 2023 | 00:32:09 | |
Trigger warning: This episode discusses teen depression and suicidal behavior. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, you are not alone. If you are in crisis, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or dial 911. Parenting teens with mental health issues can be challenging. You may not know what to say or do. You may even feel like you’re alone. In this episode of the Christian Mindset Coach podcast, I share what it’s been like for me as a parent of a struggling teen, as well as help for parents walking through similar seasons. Listen in to learn more about scripture we can turn to for comfort and guidance as well as a peek into next week’s episode covering more on mental health resources. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [02:38] Help for parents to be strong and resilient while supporting themselves and their children [05:38] Handling worry and fear in the face of mental health issues [11:28] Parenting support for ‘what if’ moments in times of concern [13:44] Navigating guilt and shame while parenting teens with mental health issues [19:26] My personal story of wrestling with responsibility as a parent [24:40] God’s reminders and help for parents guiding their children through mental health struggles [28:46] What to expect on next week’s episode RESOURCES: Calm Your Anxiety Mindset Tool Kit MENTIONED AND OTHER RELATED EPISODES: 210: My Daughter's Story: A Christian Teen's Journey Through Depression, Suicide + Eating Disorders 209: A Doctor's Personal Struggle with Depression with Dr. Michelle Bengston 202: 5 Bible Verses and Christian Affirmations for Calming Anxious Thoughts Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)! If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way! 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. | |||
| 210: My Daughter's Story: A Christian Teen's Journey Through Depression, Suicide + Eating Disorders | 22 May 2023 | 00:47:24 | |
Trigger warning: This episode discusses teen depression and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, you are not alone. If you are in crisis, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or dial 911. Recently, the CDC released a statistic that blew my mind - nearly 3 in 5 teen girls say that they feel persistently sad or hopeless. While these numbers certainly spiked during COVID, they remain elevated while we continue to deal with the after effects of COVID’s impact on mental health across the board. In today’s episode, I am sitting down with my teenage daughter Susie to discuss her mental health journey and how it has impacted our family as a whole over the last six months. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [06:12] About Susie [06:56] A look into Susie’s mental health journey [09:33] What sparked Susie’s depression spiral and eating disorder [14:45] Looking back to Susie’s darkest season [18:23] Susie’s experience at a treatment facility [25:04] Her major breakthrough while at the treatment center [26:45] What provoked Susie’s rededication to God [28:50] How Susie has progressed since leaving the treatment center [31:28] Struggles that Susie is still facing post treatment [32:17] Why so many teen girls struggle with body image [34:29] Susie’s best advice for teen girls struggling with mental health right now [37:37] A prayer for teen girls currently struggling with depression and mental health [43:05] A preview of next week’s conversation OTHER RELATED EPISODES: Episode 90: Finding Joy + Peace When You Feel Stuck Episode 92: What to Do When You Feel Spiritually Lost Episode 142: How My Battle with Depression Helps Me Grow Closer to God with Amber Cullum Episode 182: 3 Steps to Take When You’re Stuck In an Emotional Funk Episode 208: 7 Questions for When You Feel Like You’re Going to Lose It Episode 209: A Doctor’s Personal Struggle with Depression with Dr. Michelle Bengston Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)! If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way! 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. | |||
| 209: A Doctor's Personal Struggle with Depression with Dr. Michelle Bengston | 15 May 2023 | 00:59:02 | |
Do you or a loved one struggle with depression? As Christians, sometimes we find ourselves wondering why we can’t simply pray ourselves out of depression. Join Alicia and her guest, Dr. Michelle Bengston, as they discuss the physical, emotional, and spiritual components to christian depression, share bible verses that have helped them along their journeys, and share what we need to do in order to respond to depression from a Christ-centered perspective. Dr. Michelle Bengtson is the author of multiple books, including the award winning Hope Prevails book and bible study guide. Her ministry's goal is to restore hope to renew minds and to empower others to live in their God given identity. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, you are not alone. At the end of this episode, Alicia shares a few of her recommendations for next steps and resources you can use to help with your struggle. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [05:18] Dr. Michelle’s background and experience with depression [09:28] Dr. Michelle’s introduction to the spiritual side of depression [12:05] How Dr. Michelle saw bible verses ring true in her struggle with depression [16:06] The multi-layered contributors to depression [20:36] Ways the church can support Christians in depression [25:20] How Dr. Michelle went from feeling joy oppressed to grateful [28:41] How to cope with the lies that depression often tells us [32:48] How to approach tough conversations about God with our children [35:09] Addressing God’s truth with a loved one who is struggling with depression [39:35] Dr. Michelle’s advice for reestablishing your identity in Christ [46:16] Alicia’s takeaways and suggestions for next steps for those that struggle with depression RESOURCES: Calm Your Anxiety Mindset Tool Kit
MENTIONED AND OTHER RELATED EPISODES: Ep 204: 6 Questions to Ask When Your Emotions Feel Overwhelming Ep 192: 3 Everyday Mindset Skills for More Emotional Stability Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)! If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way! 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. | |||
| 208: 7 Questions for When You Feel Like You're Going to Lose It | 08 May 2023 | 00:26:32 | |
How do we find calm in moments where we feel like we’re going to “lose it?” Managing emotions can be a difficult task, especially when managing anger and other high-stress emotions. We’ve been covering some bigger topics like depression and anxiety on the podcast, and today I wanted to share some very practical emotional coping skills that I use every day to calm myself down in moments of anger and frustration. Listen in as we discuss 7 questions to ask yourself in these moments, as well as what you can do to help yourself stay calm and show up for your people, yourself, and for God in a way that honors Him. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
RESOURCES: Calm Your Anxiety Mindset Tool Kit MENTIONED AND OTHER RELATED EPISODES: Ep 204: 6 Questions to Ask When Your Emotions Feel Overwhelming Ep 192: 3 Everyday Mindset Skills for More Emotional Stability Ep 152: How to Lose Weight + Love Your Body Better by Letting Go of Toxic Thoughts with Wendie Pett Ep 157: Mindset Coaching: "Self-sabotage: Why can't I stop turning to food as comfort?" with Angela Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)! If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way! 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. | |||
| 207: Wait... Emotional Eating Can Be OK? with Katrina Sequenzia | 01 May 2023 | 00:36:34 | |
When we hear the phrase “emotional eating,” it typically comes with a negative connotation, meaning that we are doing something wrong if we have an emotional tie to food. On today’s episode, Christian women health coach Katrina Sequenzia brings a mind-blowing perspective to the table. Join Alicia and Katrina as they discuss God's purpose for food, the dark and light sides to emotional eating, and other steps we can take when managing emotions. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
STAY IN TOUCH WITH KATRINA: MENTIONED AND OTHER RELATED EPISODES: Ep 204: 6 Questions to Ask When Your Emotions Feel Overwhelming Ep 192: 3 Everyday Mindset Skills for More Emotional Stability Ep 152: How to Lose Weight + Love Your Body Better by Letting Go of Toxic Thoughts with Wendie Pett Ep 157: Mindset Coaching: "Self-sabotage: Why can't I stop turning to food as comfort?" with Angela Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)! If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way! 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. | |||
| 206: Managing Rejection Pt 2: How Can You Remain Strong + Courageous Despite Past Hurts? | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:32:48 | |
Do you find yourself replaying moments of rejection over and over again? God shows us that there’s a different path to take when managing rejection. Today on the podcast, we're going to talk about the residual effects that can begin to creep in when we’re struggling with how to handle rejection, as well as Bible and brain-based steps we can take to be strong and courageous in the face of rejection and fear. Listen in for plenty of ‘be strong and courageous’ Bible verses that can help you when you encounter feelings of rejection. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
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Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)! If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way! 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. | |||
| 205: Managing Rejection Pt 1: How Do You Stop Replaying A Hurtful Situation? | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:29:40 | |
Rejection hurts! Unfortunately, dealing with hurt and misunderstanding is part of living in this world, even when we do our best to show up as kind and loving. How can we handle rejection and hurtful words? What power do we have in responding to rejection? What are some practical action steps we can take to begin managing rejection? Let’s dive into all these topics in Part 1 on our two-part series on rejection. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
RELATED EPISODES: 131: Try This Brilliant Simple Mindset Switch to Quiet the Inner Critic 171: It’s Time to Take Responsibility for Your Anxiety + Discover More Calm 176: How to Manage Difficult Emotions with Self-Awareness and God’s Love with Jessica Hottle 182: 3 Steps to Take When You’re Stuck In an Emotional Funk 193: 6 Negative Self Talk Phrases to Eliminate and Replace for More Self Confidence Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)! If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way! 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. | |||
| 204: 6 Questions to Ask When Your Emotions Feel Overwhelming | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:40:23 | |
It’s normal to have overwhelming emotions as a response to an ever-changing world. Join me as I share the six questions I use as emotional coping skills that can help us move from the heaviness of overwhelm to a place of clarity and calm. My hope is that you’ll use these tools to dig deeper into managing emotions and connect with God through the process. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
RESOURCES MENTIONED: Free Workshop: Break Free From Anxiety EPISODES MENTIONED AND OTHER RELATED EPISODES: Episode 163: How I Take Courage, Manage Anxiety, and Release Fear with Amy Debrucque Episode 169: 4 Bible Verses on Anxiety When You Need Calm + Peace Episode 170: How to Release Guilt Around Worry and Anxiety Episode 171: It’s Time to Take Responsibility for Your Anxiety + Discover More Calm Episode 200: Transformation Story: How Bryn Found Healing from Crippling Anxiety Episode 201: It's Time to Make a Plan to Manage Anxiety, Release Fear and Stop Worry Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)! If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way! 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. | |||
| 311: Emotionally Immature Parents: How Can We Stay Emotionally Healthy While Loving Them Well? | 26 May 2025 | 00:36:55 | |
How do we honor and love emotionally immature parents without losing ourselves in the process? In this raw and compassionate episode, I share biblical, emotional, and practical wisdom for navigating the complex relationship with emotionally immature parents—especially when their behavior triggers deep wounds, guilt, and confusion. [01:43] What Is an Emotionally Immature Parent? The Signs You Might Be Missing [05:00] Why Is This Relationship So Confusing? Grieving the Parent You Never Had [08:09] What Does It Mean to Love Without Losing Yourself? [11:00] Are You Falling into the Guilt and People-Pleasing Trap? [13:00] When Love Feels Like Obligation: Understanding Emotional Enmeshment [16:00] How Can the A.D.D. Method Help You Manage Emotions Around a Toxic Parent? [23:00] What Do Healthy Boundaries with Emotionally Immature Parents Actually Look Like? [30:45] Boundaries Aren’t Rejection—They’re a Clear Act of Emotional Responsibility Want help applying what you’re learning here each week? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—a hands-on learning community of Christian women discovering how to handle everyday emotions with calm, clarity and confidence. Apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club. RELATED EPISODES: 296: Are You In an Emotionally Toxic Friendship? 233: Create Guilt-Free Boundaries for Less Family + Friendship Drama 282: How to Stop Owning Others' Feelings + Take Charge of Your Own 277–279: The A.D.D. Method for Emotional Confidence 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. | |||
| 203: You Have Permission to Savor the Good and Let Go of Fear in Hard Times | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:20:20 | |
Do you struggle to live in the moment, overwhelmed by fear and worry? When you’ve struggled with anxiety for a long period of time, it can actually begin to manifest as the fear of enjoying life. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss ways that God reminds us to savor the good, ultimately giving us permission to let go of fear and live the life He has planned for us. Listen in for action steps and resources to help you release fear and begin the next level of managing anxiety. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
RESOURCES MENTIONED: Free Workshop: Break Free From Anxiety EPISODES MENTIONED AND OTHER RELATED EPISODES: Episode 163: How I Take Courage, Manage Anxiety, and Release Fear with Amy Debrucque Episode 169: 4 Bible Verses on Anxiety When You Need Calm + Peace Episode 170: How to Release Guilt Around Worry and Anxiety Episode 171: It’s Time to Take Responsibility for Your Anxiety + Discover More Calm Episode 200: Transformation Story: How Bryn Found Healing from Crippling Anxiety Episode 201: It's Time to Make a Plan to Manage Anxiety, Release Fear and Stop Worry Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)! If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way! 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. | |||
| 202: 5 Bible Verses and Christian Affirmations for Calming Anxious Thoughts | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:29:22 | |
Looking for Christian affirmations and Bible verses to bring calm to anxious thoughts? Today we’re wrapping up a podcast series on anxiety with 5 calm affirmations and scriptures you can meditate on as a practical step to take when worried thoughts strike. Join me as we walk through these five promises of God that will calm your anxious thoughts and allow you to trust God in moments of fear and worry. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
RESOURCES MENTIONED: Free Workshop: Break Free From Anxiety Free Workshop: Break Free from Feeling Never Enough EPISODES MENTIONED AND OTHER RELATED EPISODES: Episode 163: How I Take Courage, Manage Anxiety, and Release Fear with Amy Debrucque Episode 169: 4 Bible Verses on Anxiety When You Need Calm + Peace Episode 170: How to Release Guilt Around Worry and Anxiety Episode 171: It’s Time to Take Responsibility for Your Anxiety + Discover More Calm Episode 200: Transformation Story: How Bryn Found Healing from Crippling Anxiety Episode 201: It's Time to Make a Plan to Manage Anxiety, Release Fear and Stop Worry Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)! If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way! 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. | |||
| 201: It's Time to Make a Plan to Manage Anxiety, Release Fear and Stop Worry | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:29:26 | |
Healing from anxiety doesn’t need to feel hopeless. On today’s episode of the podcast, I am diving into making plans to manage anxiety, better deal with worry, and to release fear - all the things that you deal with on an everyday basis. If you’re looking for help for anxiety, listen in as I cover anxiety triggers, what causes anxiety in the brain, and ways you can start healing from anxiety, taking the first steps towards managing these feelings and patterns in your life. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
RESOURCES MENTIONED: Free Workshop: Break Free From Anxiety Book: The Power of Regret by Daniel Pink EPISODES MENTIONED AND OTHER RELATED EPISODES: Episode 163: How I Take Courage, Manage Anxiety, and Release Fear with Amy Debrucque Episode 169: 4 Bible Verses on Anxiety When You Need Calm + Peace Episode 170: How to Release Guilt Around Worry and Anxiety Episode 171: It’s Time to Take Responsibility for Your Anxiety + Discover More Calm Episode 200: Transformation Story: How Bryn Found Healing from Crippling Anxiety
If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way! 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. | |||
| 200:Transformation Story: How Bryn Found Healing from Crippling Anxiety | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:52:31 | |
Do you need help for anxiety? There is hope! Even if you struggle regularly with anxiety triggers, God has provided us with ways to turn down the dial of our anxiety and to step out of the hopelessness that it can bring. We can find continued healing from anxiety. On this episode of the podcast, Alicia is joined by Bryn, a coaching client and participant of the Christian Mindset Makeover who received emotional and spiritual healing from her anxiety by identifying her triggers and working with God to lower her anxiety. Join Alicia and Bryn as they discuss feeling stuck in a cycle of anxiety, what causes anxiety in the brain, how anxiety can impact our relationship with God, and how we can address the thoughts behind it to identify what causes anxiety in the brain and move toward restoring peace in our lives. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
RESOURCES MENTIONED: Join the Christian Mindset Makeover Break Free from Feeling Never Enough Workshop Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)! If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way! 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. | |||
| 198: Transformation Story: How Beverly Regained Godly Confidence Despite Job Loss + Ongoing Trials | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:38:07 | |
One of the toughest things about walking through ongoing trials is the long term effect on our emotions and often, the effect on our ability to trust God. On this week’s episode of The Christian Mindset Coach podcast, you’ll hear Beverly’s journey back to godly confidence despite walking through an extended period of unemployment. Beverly, one of my coaching clients from the Christian Mindset Makeover, shares how addressing some core issues about how she’d defined her identity helped to renew and rebuild her confidence from God and ease her anxiety. Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)! If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
RESOURCES MENTIONED: Join the Christian Mindset Makeover 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. | |||
| 197: Welcoming Your Questions About God with Loving Curiosity with Lore Ferguson Wilbert | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:51:06 | |
Have you ever found yourself asking questions about God? When we’re going through life trials or life is confusing, we tend to ask God questions such as “Where is God?” Maybe asking questions about God can feel uncomfortable, or even blasphemous, but the reality is that God created us to be curious beings. I invited author Lore Ferguson Wilbert to join us on the podcast to discuss how a real relationship with God allows room for God questions (including how to better understand God’s love for us) and provides opportunities to discover more of who He is and who we are in Him. Don’t miss this conversation as Lori and I discuss some of the questions we ask about God, including those she mentions in her excellent book A Curious Faith, and how curiosity can strengthen our relationship with God. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
RESOURCES MENTIONED: Join the Christian Mindset Makeover Get the “I Am Loved” Bible Study Course A Curious Faith By Lore Ferguson Wilbert Connect with Lore: Get the “I Am Loved” Bible Study Course Are you walking through a difficult season and really need to know that God is with you and that He loves you? Then, friend, I want to invite you to join me for the “I Am Loved” 4-Week Bible Study. The “I Am Loved” Bible Study is designed to help you not only grow closer to God but to learn HOW to hear His loving voice in your heart so that you can get a fresh perspective on your circumstances. This is an ON-DEMAND study, meaning you can start it just when you need it. Join me for this life-changing Bible study so you can...
Go to VibrantChristianLiving.com/love right now to get this awesome, on-demand Bible study on God’s love. 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. | |||
| 196: Pt 2: How Can I Believe That God Loves Me (In My Head and My Heart)? | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:32:59 | |
What do we do when we know biblical truth like “god loves me” but we don’t feel God’s love in our heart? This week is part two of how to address any hidden unbelief we have about God’s love for us (be sure to listen to part one). In this week’s episode, we’ll be breaking down specific action steps you can take to challenge these thoughts and replace them with God’s truth so that you can begin to feel the freedom, peace, and joy that comes with the knowledge of God’s unwavering love. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
OTHER EPISODES ON KNOWING GOD’S LOVE: Ep 194: 5 BIble verses on Love to Meditate On When You Need Comfort Ep 195: Pt 1: How Can I Believe That God Loves Me (In My Head and My Heart)?" Ep 150: Rediscovering the Power of God's Redeeming Love with Francine Rivers Ep 58: Best of: How to Know God’s Love + Experience it Everyday Ep 59: Living in God's Love When You've Been Hurt with Sarah Mae RESOURCES MENTIONED: Join the Christian Mindset Makeover Get the “I Am Loved” Bible Study Course The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Get the “I Am Loved” Bible Study Course Are you walking through a difficult season and really need to know that God is with you and that He loves you? Then, friend, I want to invite you to join me for the “I Am Loved” 4-Week Bible Study. The “I Am Loved” Bible Study is designed to help you not only grow closer to God but to learn HOW to hear His loving voice in your heart so that you can get a fresh perspective on your circumstances. This is an ON-DEMAND study, meaning you can start it just when you need it. Join me for this life-changing Bible study so you can...
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. | |||
| 195: Pt 1: How Can I Believe That God Loves Me (In My Head and My Heart)? | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:37:38 | |
With Valentine’s Day approaching, it seemed fitting to address the number one question that the women I work with are asking: How do I believe that God loves me in my head and my heart? Even if you aren’t outright asking “does God love me” if there is a doubt and uncertainty about God’s love for you, it’s critical that you address that if you want godly confidence and a vibrant relationship with Christ. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into a deeper understanding of how our answer to this question shapes how we view ourselves and God. Join us on today’s episode, where we’ll be discussing the dissonance we experience between knowing the truth of God’s love and not feeling it. Stay tuned for next week’s episode on action steps. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
RESOURCES MENTIONED: Join the Christian Mindset Makeover Get the “I Am Loved” Bible Study Course The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Get the “I Am Loved” Bible Study Course Are you walking through a difficult season and really need to know that God is with you and that He loves you? Then, friend, I want to invite you to join me for the “I Am Loved” 4-Week Bible Study. The “I Am Loved” Bible Study is designed to help you not only grow closer to God but to learn HOW to hear His loving voice in your heart so that you can get a fresh perspective on your circumstances. This is an ON-DEMAND study, meaning you can start it just when you need it. Join me for this life-changing Bible study so you can...
Go to VibrantChristianLiving.com/love right now to get this awesome, on-demand Bible study on God’s love. 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. | |||
| 194: 5 Bible Verses on Love to Meditate On When You Need Comfort | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:33:22 | |
When we are hurting, it can be so helpful to find comfort in God’s love. There are many bible verses on love, but today we’re focusing on 5 love bible verses that comfort and calm when life is hard and we need to be reminded of the security of God’s love. These five Bible verses about love allow us to persevere through hard times so that we can find peace in every circumstance. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
PAST EPISODES MENTIONED: RESOURCES MENTIONED: Join the Christian Mindset Makeover Get the “I Am Loved” Bible Study Course Get the “I Am Loved” Bible Study Course Are you walking through a difficult season and really need to know that God is with you and that He loves you? Then, friend, I want to invite you to join me for the “I Am Loved” 4-Week Bible Study. The “I Am Loved” Bible Study is designed to help you not only grow closer to God but to learn HOW to hear His loving voice in your heart so that you can get a fresh perspective on your circumstances. This is an ON-DEMAND study, meaning you can start it just when you need it. Join me for this life-changing Bible study so you can...
Go to VibrantChristianLiving.com/love right now to get this awesome, on-demand Bible study on God’s love. 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. | |||
| 193: 6 Negative Self Talk Phrases to Eliminate and Replace for More Self Confidence | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:29:48 | |
Do you have speech habits in your life that are undermining your self confidence? Negative self talk is something that we all struggle with at some point, and these seemingly innocent phrases can easily chip away at our ability to stand strong in our identity as God’s beloved daughters. Join me as we discuss six specific negative self talk patterns and how we can stop negative self talk by replacing these words with positive phrases to embrace more gratitude, positivity, and healing. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED: Join the Christian Mindset Makeover Get the Free Workshop: “Break Free from Feeling Never Enough” FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough” 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. Go to VibrantChristianLiving.com/mind to sign up for this powerful free training! 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. | |||
| 310: Detaching Yourself Emotionally from Your Kids' Decisions with Kate Battistelli | 19 May 2025 | 00:29:01 | |
Emotionally detaching from our adult children isn’t easy, especially when we’ve spent years guiding their choices and offering support. But at some point, healthy parenting boundaries become essential. In today’s episode, author Kate Battistelli joins us to share how we can embrace the empty nest season with purpose, release the urge to control or fix our adult children’s lives, and rediscover our identity beyond motherhood. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [02:46] What Are The Struggles With Detaching From Our Adult Children? [06:18] How Can We Let Go of The Responsibility of Our Adult Children's Decisions? [08:13] What Are You Meant to Do Aside From Being A Mom? [14:31] We Have to Make Time For Ourselves and Our Marriage While Our Children Are Home [17:09] “Don’t Be Afraid of The Path God Has Put You On. If You Follow It, You Can Change The World” [20:01] Alicia’s Reflections: There Will Be Triggers, Don’t Be Surprised by Them RESOURCES: Want help applying what you’re learning here each week? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—a hands-on learning community of Christian women discovering how to handle everyday emotions with calm, clarity and confidence. Apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club. Connect with author Kate Battistelli RELATED EPISODES: 308: Real Talk on Relief from Overwhelming Emotions in Motherhood with Becky Thompson 309: Letting Go of Mom Guilt, Parenting Regrets, + Motherhood Mistakes 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. | |||
| 192: 3 Everyday Mindset Skills for More Emotional Stability | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:44:47 | |
What are the everyday mindset skills we need to learn in order to make managing our emotions easier? We are in charge of our own mind maintenance, and today we’re talking about 3 essential life skills we can practice to help us discover more peace, joy and emotional stability. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
EPISODES MENTIONED: OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED: FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough” 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. Go to VibrantChristianLiving.com/mind to sign up for this powerful free training! 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. | |||
| 191: 3 Cultural Lies That Make Us Anxious, Exhausted and Self-Obsessed with Alisa Childers | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:42:10 | |
We all know the power of our thought life and how inner lies can easily turn into anxiety triggers. But today’s guest Alisa Childers tells us that there are many cultural beliefs we’ve come to accept that are actually lies. These half truths promise us happiness and contentment, when in reality they’re actually leaving us anxious, exhausted, and self-obsessed. Alisa is a wife, mom, author, podcaster, blogger, speaker and worship leader. She was a member of the award winning CCM recording group ZOEgirl and she's currently a respected speaker at apologetics and worldviews conferences. Alisa is the author of Live Your Truth (and Other Lies), where she shares 13 of the cultural lies that are taking us down a path of deception. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
RESOURCES: Live Your Truth And Other Lies by Alisa Childers FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough” 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. Go to VibrantChristianLiving.com/mind to sign up for this powerful free training! 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. | |||
| 190: Want More Joy? Here's How to Get Out of Your Own Way with Nicole Jacobsmeyer | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:37:34 | |
Ever wondered how to find more joy? You’re not alone. In fact, some of the most searched questions online are about finding joy. Understanding how to access joy, especially joy in hard times, is an important part of creating a Christ-centered mindset. Sometimes we can get stuck in negative thinking and to find more joy we need to learn how to get out of our own way. My friend Nicole Jacobsmeyer recently wrote a book on how to find more joy despite difficult circumstances, and so I invited her on the podcast today to chat about what it looks like to take back your joy when life feels anything but joyful. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
RESOURCES: Take Back Your Joy: Fighting for Purpose When Life Is More Than You Can Handle FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough” 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. Go to VibrantChristianLiving.com/mind to sign up for this powerful free training! 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. | |||
| 189: Most Popular of 2022: It's Time to Take Responsibility for Your Anxiety + Discover More Calm | 26 Dec 2022 | 00:39:27 | |
Tired of dealing with anxious thoughts? We all want to find ways to better manage anxiety in its tracks and find calm, but we must first address the underlying mindset issues behind the anxiety. In this best of episode, we talk about how to manage anxiety, how to take responsibility for the anxiety that isn’t going to go away, and how to discover a calmer response to anxiety triggers. It’s time to get to the root of your anxiety and get relief! P.S. Ready to get started on managing your anxiety? Check out the Calm Your Anxiety Tool Kit that shows you how to create a simple plan to calm anxiety triggers + welcome God’s peace using a proven set of mindset training + tools based on the Bible + brain science. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
NOTE: This episode was originally aired as Episode 171, and you can view the full show notes at this link. RESOURCES: 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. | |||
| 188: What's Your Money Mindset? Making Peace with Money Fears as a Christian with Linda and Bob Lotich | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:47:07 | |
How does our view of money and provision affect our ability to trust God? In this episode with money experts Bob and Linda Lotich, we talk about our money mindset, and specifically how money fears affect our relationship with God. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
RESOURCES: FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough” 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. Go to VibrantChristianLiving.com/mind to sign up for this powerful free training! 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. | |||
| 187: Pt 2: How to Step Into Surrender When You Can’t Stop Trying to Fix Your Life | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:28:10 | |
Welcome to the second half of this two-part conversation about active surrender. In Part 1 of our conversation, we discussed what having a posture of active surrender really means, and what keeps us from fully surrendering to God. Today we’re talking about how to step into active surrender, specifically 8 ways we can release our tendencies to control our lives and trust God as we choose the posture of surrender. If you’re a self-described “control freak”, then be sure to check out both Part 1 and Part 2 of these episodes on surrender! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
RESOURCES: FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough” 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. Go to VibrantChristianLiving.com/mind to sign up for this powerful free training! 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. | |||
| 186: Pt. 1 How to Step Into Surrender When You Can’t Stop Trying to Fix Your Life | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:35:57 | |
In part one of this conversation, we are diving deep into the topic of active surrender. What does it mean to surrender? Why can’t we stop trying to control our lives? Why is trusting God so hard when He calls us to surrender our problems to Him? If you’re naturally a control freak and find it hard to surrender (like me!), you’ll love this honest episode on how we can manage our thoughts and emotions when we’re called to surrender. As you may have noticed, this episode is split into two parts so make sure you check out the second part of this topic in next week's episode. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
RESOURCES: FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough” 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. Go to VibrantChristianLiving.com/mind to sign up for this powerful free training! 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. | |||
| 185: Want Connection with God this Christmas? How to Break Free from the Holiday Hustle with Ruth Chou Simons | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:51:22 | |
Tired of the holiday hustle this Christmas and looking for more connection with God as you celebrate the holidays with family and friends? Many of us look forward to the holiday season as a chance to discover Christmas joy, but often find ourselves swept up in the busyness and hustle. That can create a mindset of overwhelm that may make us not so excited to step into the Christmas season. My guest today, Ruth Chou Simons, and I talk about how to cultivate a more Christ-centered Christmas that honors the Christmas traditions, baking and making memories without all the overwhelm and exhaustion. Ruth gives great advice on simple ways to honor Christ this Christmas and create a more restful holiday season. In this episode, we discuss: [05:35] The Desire (and Struggle) to Tap into Peace During the Christmas Season [09:27] How Ruth’s self-imposed expectations influenced her ability to step into the replenishing gift of Christmas and Advent [14:22] Reframing your mindset after the Christmas Season comes to an end [17:13] How the concept of waiting and expectancy can help us tap into the gifts Christmas can bring us [23:05] Navigating worry and self-striving during the holiday season [28:38] How to embrace worship and adoration of Christ during Christmas time [31:44] Examples of idols that Christmas can help us reveal so that we can have room for Him [34:55] Managing expectations for our kids, especially during the holiday season [37:03] How to balance both the practical side and deeper meaning of Christmas [40:44] Ruth’s personal Christmas traditions with her family [42:58] How Ruth uses her creativity to tap into worship for the Lord CONNECT WITH RUTH: RESOURCES: 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. | |||
| 184: Best of Episode: How to Mentally Prepare for the Holiday Season without a Loved One with Nancy Hicks | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:47:33 | |
Managing grief during the holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving is especially hard since the holidays are a time of family celebrations and of making memories. In this best-of episode today’s guest Nancy Hicks and I have an honest conversation about how to mentally prepare for the holidays when we’re walking through grief, including how we can manage our thoughts through grief, when to pause celebrating in order to honor the grief we’re experiencing, and how to honor the memory of the person we’ve lost. Although we’re speaking of grief in terms of death, the information in this episode is applicable to other types of grief, such as the grief from marriage problems or a divorce or being apart from a loved one during the holidays. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
NOTE: This episode was originally aired as Episode 140, and you can view the full show notes at this link. CONNECT WITH NANCY HICKS: 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. | |||
| 183: Are you a Recovering Perfectionist? Being Your Best While Avoiding a Perfectionist Mindset with Becky Keife | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:39:22 | |
Do you struggle with perfectionism? Many of us wonder, “How can you be your best without getting tangled into the perfectionist mindset?” As a recovering perfectionist myself I understand that challenge between being a goal setter and natural leader and not allowing the perfectionist mindset to take over. My guest today, Becky Keife, and I sincerely know this story of recovering from perfectionism. Becky shares her own story of how she has struggled with this challenge and has explicitly felt that tension around needing to be perfect, consistently achieving, and people-pleasing. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
CONNECT WITH BECKY: RESOURCES: 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. | |||
| 309: Letting Go of Mom Guilt, Parenting Regrets, + Motherhood Mistakes | 12 May 2025 | 00:27:56 | |
Do you carry mom guilt over things you said or did during the hard seasons of motherhood? Motherhood mistakes can feel heavy, but we were often doing the best we could at the time. Today, I am sharing how you can use the ADD model to let go of parenting regrets and unrealistic expectations as parents. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [02:13] Why Does Mom Guilt Hit Us So Hard? [04:06] Does Nostalgia Have You Seeing the Past Through Rose-Colored Glasses While Also Wondering If You Did Enough as a Parent? [10:27] Do You Have Unrealistic Expectations And Misplaced Responsibility For Your Children? [15:56] Using The ADD Model to Process Mom Guilt [23:00] Want to Learn More About Ways You Can Apply The ADD Method in Your Life? If So, Grab a Copy of My Book, Emotional Confidence! RESOURCES: Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to get my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”. RELATED EPISODES: 210: My Daughter’s Story: A Christian Teen’s Journey Through Depression, Suicide + Eating Disorders 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. | |||
| 182: 3 Steps to Take When You’re Stuck In an Emotional Funk | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:44:29 | |
Have you ever found yourself in an emotional funk? I know I have. How are we supposed to manage our emotions when we feel discouraged, like everyone around us is annoying and life feels untameable? When we’re in an emotional funk like this we want practical ways to manage our emotions to work through our discouragement so we can stop feeling down in the dumps. Today, we’re covering three specific biblically based actions we can take when we want to get out of a funk. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
CONNECT WITH ALICIA: RESOURCES: FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough” 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. Go to VibrantChristianLiving.com/mind to sign up for this powerful free training! 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. | |||
| 181: Becoming Better or Bitter? Allowing Life's Difficulties to Grow You Closer to Christ with Connie Albers | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:58:03 | |
How do we walk through the trials we face and come out stronger than before? We have two choices when we face life’s difficulties: We can become either better or bitter. Today our guest Connie Albers shares how she has used her difficulties as spiritual growth opportunities. We talk about how we can manage our minds as we manage the trials we face and use them to grow closer to Christ. There is immense power in capturing our thoughts and rewriting the script playing in our minds, and this is especially important during hard times. If you’ve been through a tough season, this episode will help you shift your perspective and find strength in hard times. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
CONNECT WITH CONNIE: RESOURCES: FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough” 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. Go to VibrantChristianLiving.com/mind to sign up for this powerful free training! 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. | |||
| 180: Part 2: How Can We Release Anger and Accept God's Forgiveness After Intense Trauma? with Elishaba Doerksen | 24 Oct 2022 | 01:00:54 | |
How can we release anger and learn to walk the path to forgiveness after experiencing intense childhood trauma, such as physical and sexual abuse? Today Elishaba Doerksen shares part two of her dramatic story, this time focusing on her journey to heal and forgive her father and herself by finding God’s forgiveness after years of horrific abuse. NOTE: Because Elishaba shares openly about her traumatic experiences, this conversation contains graphic and potentially triggering content that may not be appropriate for all audiences. In addition, the end of this episode contains resources to find forgiveness and healing if you too have been a victim of abuse. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
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