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Why am I Still Struggling?05 Feb 202600:15:15

Therapy is a great resource, but sometimes, it's not enough.  In today's episode, Michelle talks about some of the differences that make EMDR trauma therapy more effective than standard talk therapy.

FREE RESOURCE:

If this episode resonated, you might be interested in my free resource.   I created a free, faith-honoring guide that gently explains how healing happens in the body and why you're not failing. 

Free Trauma Healing Resource Guide

 

WORK WITH MICHELLE CROYLE, LPC:

If you are a Christian woman who feels ready for deeper, focused trauma healing than typical weekly talk therapy can offer, you may want to consider an EMDR-based Therapeutic Intensive with me.  I clear my schedule to work with you over the course of one to three days for three to six hours per day on a focus target of your choosing.  Intensives are designed to support meaningful change in the way the nervous system feels safest, not rushed into an hour here and there.  Ready for deeper healing?  If you live in Pennsylvania or are willing to travel to Pennsylvania for a therapy intensive, you can learn more or schedule a reserve a free consultation by clicking here: Learn More or Reserve a Free Consultation

1 Big Sign of Trauma In Your Body29 Jan 202600:13:02

Have you found yourself fine one minute and completely blindsided by your reactions the next?  Today, Michelle shares 1 huge way to tell if you have unresolved trauma hiding in your nervous system.

 Listen in!

 

FREE RESOURCE:

If this episode resonated, you might be interested in my free resource.   I created a free, faith-honoring guide that gently explains how healing happens in the body and why you're not failing. 

Free Trauma Healing Resource Guide

 

WORK WITH MICHELLE CROYLE, LPC:

If you are a Christian woman who feels ready for deeper, focused trauma healing than typical weekly talk therapy can offer, you may want to consider an EMDR-based Therapeutic Intensive with me.  I clear my schedule to work with you over the course of one to three days for three to six hours per day on a focus target of your choosing.  Intensives are designed to support meaningful change in the way the nervous system feels safest, not rushed into an hour here and there.  Ready for deeper healing?  If you live in Pennsylvania or are willing to travel to Pennsylvania for a therapy intensive, you can learn more or schedule a reserve a free consultation by clicking here: Learn More or Reserve a Free Consultation

Cleaning House for the Holidays - Physical Houses and Emotional Ones!20 Nov 202500:21:27

Expectations are rough this time of year!  This episode addresses a helpful framework for processing all the stuff that can feel heavy.

Would you like to work with Michelle? 

She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. 

Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shorter, more concentrated amount of time, allowing for accelerated healing.

To learn more about how Michelle's counseling practice can help you, go to: Click Here

To schedule your free 15 minute Phone Consulation to see if a therapy intensive with Michelle is a good fit for your needs, go to: www.calendly.com/michellecroyle

For other mental health resources or to join the SHINE COMMUNITY, a weekly support group and safe place of connection for Christian Women: Click Here.

*Michelle is not currently accepting clients for weekly sessions

**All Mental Health for Christian Women and Trauma Healing for Christian Women content is for education and information only and not to be considered professional therapy of any kind.  If you are in crisis, please call 911 in the USA, or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.

How To Stop Your Fears, Thoughts, and Feelings From Lying to You27 Feb 202400:14:35

Have you ever had intrusive thoughts or negative feelings that scared you?  You might question what you should do when you have intrusive thoughts or how to stop them.  You might even wonder if you are going crazy.  In today's episode, Michelle offers a new way to look at thoughts and feelings so that you can calm your anxiety about what your brain and emotions are trying to tell you.

 

Connect with Michelle or Join the Membership Community Through Clicking Here:

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Powerful Habit Series, Part 4 - Reflecting on Why You Do What You Do20 Feb 202400:11:52

You make thousands of decisions every day, but are they all actually your choices?  Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do?  Is is peer pressure, expectations of others, fear of trying something different, anxiety, or God's will and your actual choice?  Power comes from the freedom to make decisions that you can really stand behind.  Listen in.

Powerful Habit Series, Part 3 - Practicing Self-Compassion and Grace13 Feb 202400:16:34

God's loving kindness and compassion teaches us how to practice the building of the healthy habit of talking with ourselves with self-compassion and grace rather than harsh self-talk and embracing the grace that God offers, ultimately cultivating a more healthy and flexible way of navigating through life.

 

 

To Connect With Michelle, Download Free Resources, or Sign-Up for the Membership Community, Click Here

 

 

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The Powerful Habits Series, Part 2 -Taking Back Your Personal Power With One Simple Word06 Feb 202400:11:52

If you want to live your life well, it is important to know what habits serve you well an what you may need to stop doing.  In today's episode, you will learn the one word that can help you take back your personal power like no other so that you can reach your goals in life and stay the course you and God have before you without compromise.

To join the Mental Health for Christian Women Membership Community or further connect with Michelle, and get free resources, CLICK HERE

 

The Powerful Habits Series, Part 1 – The One Main Thing That Can Change Your Life- Cultivating Your Home Base30 Jan 202400:16:48

What can you do to have more power in your life?  What can help you to live from a mentally healthy place?  Learning to live from a solid home base in your internal life can help you to be healthy and strong in your spiritual, mental, emotional, relational, physical, and aspirational goals.  Living your life from a position of power begins with building it on a solid foundation.

 

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Overcoming the Bleak of Winter Seasons with Intentional Acts of Sunshine23 Jan 202400:10:37

It can creep in without your awareness sometimes, the bleak, doldrums of winter or winter seasons in life, and if you catch it, you can do something about it.  To overcome the dark days in life, it takes intentional perseverance and action in a positive direction, but it can be one step at a time until better days arrive.

 

To connect more with Michelle or join the Get Real Results Membership Community, click here:

https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle

Being Real With Yourself and Others Through Vulnerability About Your Human Experience Story16 Jan 202400:17:21


God didn"t mess up when He created you, and He made you with a spirit and a body.  That body has experienced your whole life and all of the circumstances you have lived; the good and the bad.  Gaining traction toward your mental health and wellbeing goals and spiritual calling depends on your ability to be able to notice what's happened to you and the ways you have been impacted.  If you would like to learn more or to join the new membership community,

Connect with Michelle further, or join the Get Real Results Membership Community through the following link:

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4 Things That Mean The Difference Between Your Success or Failure At Reaching Your Goals09 Jan 202400:16:36

Have you been wanting to reach your goals but feel like something always seems to get in the way?  There are 4 things that can mean the difference between your success or your failure at goal-setting and getting: mindset, habits, perseverance, and supports.  Listen in to learn more about these four ways you can better your success and move forward in reaching your goals for your mental health, emotional well-being, parenting, and relationships.

To join the Get Real Results Membership Community, visit: www.mentalhealthforchristianwomen.com.   

Access to the community, live meet-ups, and skills building resources is free when you register, from Monday, January 15, 2024 through Monday, February 19, 2024.

To book a free 15 minute "Your Next Steps to Healing" Discovery Call with Michelle, visit: www.calendly.com/mentalhealthforchristianwomen

 

To connect further with Michelle or Mental Health for Christian Women resources, visit: https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle

 

 

New Membership Announcement and Podcast News02 Jan 202400:11:05

Happy New Year!  I am believing this year is going to be great for you, and I am here to help!  I have heard you.  You are ready for change, and here is the announcement that will literally change your life for the better...join me and other like-minded sisters in the Lord.

 

Connect with Michelle, or Schedule Your "Next Steps to Healing" Discovery Call Here.

Scripture Meditation - Colossians 3:23- Work as for the Lord01 Jan 202400:13:40

Today's Scripture Meditation is Colossians 3:23- Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, and Michelle shares the ways she is incorporating that into the Mental Health for Christian Women podcast work she does as well as in her personal seeking of what God is calling her to do.  Listen in!

 

Connect with Michelle further, or book you free 15 Minute "Next Steps to Healing" Discovery Call here: link: https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle

Therapy Help After Emotional Abuse - Amy Duggar King Interview, Part 2- Holy Disruptor13 Nov 202500:11:10

Today is the second part of my interview with 19 Kids and Counting star, Amy Duggar King.  Amy talks about righteous anger, standing up for what is right, and taking back her power through truth and counseling therapy after gaslighting and emotional abuse throughout her life.  Listen in.

Would you like to work with Michelle? 

She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. 

Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shorter, more concentrated amount of time, allowing for accelerated healing.

To learn more about how Michelle's counseling practice can help you, go to: Click Here

To schedule your free 15 minute Phone Consulation to see if a therapy intensive with Michelle is a good fit for your needs, go to: www.calendly.com/michellecroyle

For other mental health resources or to join the SHINE COMMUNITY, a weekly support group and safe place of connection for Christian Women: Click Here.

*Michelle is not currently accepting clients for weekly sessions

**All Mental Health for Christian Women and Trauma Healing for Christian Women content is for education and information only and not to be considered professional therapy of any kind.  If you are in crisis, please call 911 in the USA, or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.

SMART Goals and More for the New Year28 Dec 202300:08:42

If you want to make some good goals for the new year and resolutions usually fall flat, you'll want to listen to this episode where Michelle shares the typical SMART goal framework but adds in a few tips to amp it up so that it really works to help you reach your goals rather than give them up come February.

 

Connect with Michelle and/or schedule your free consult discovery call here: https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle

So What, Now What - The First Step Isn't A New Year's Resolution, Yet...26 Dec 202300:11:10

Are you thinking about your new year goals?  Don't get there too fast!  It can be more helpful to start with this first tip before making your new year resolution goals.  Listen in to get empowered for a great goal-setting and getting! new year.

 

To schedule your free 15 minute "Next Steps to Healing" Discovery Call, go to www.calendly.com/mentalhealthforchristianwomen

To further connect with Michelle, click here.

Christmas Scripture Meditation25 Dec 202300:04:38

Merry Christmas!  Love came down to Earth for us on Christmas.  Enjoy this quick Scripture Meditation to embrace the love of God and His Son for you and all who accept the precious gift of salvation.

Connect with Michelle more: https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle

Book Your Free 15 Minute "Next Steps to Healing" Discovery Call with Michelle: www.calendly.com/mentalhealthforchristianwomen

Need a Laugh? Corny Christmas Jokes for A Merry Heart Does Us Good Mentally and Spiritually21 Dec 202300:07:45

It is time for some mental health through laughter (or groans) today!  The Bible says that a merry heart is good like medicine... it brings health to the bones...let's help you get some of that joy in you spirit today - (Proverbs 17:22) with our 2nd Annual Corny Christmas Joke Family Episode.

 

To connect with Michelle, click here: https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle

 

To book a free 15 minute "Your Next Steps to Healing" Discovery Call, click here: www.calendly.com/mentalhealthforchristianwomen

 

The Mindset Game to Feel Energized When Things Are "Both - And"19 Dec 202300:12:10

Life can be comprised at times of the "both and," concept, where life can present challenges and blessings simultaneously. Michelle shares her personal experiences and encourages listeners to accept the coexistence of positive and negative emotions.  Listen in for a Mindset game hack for reframing thoughts and focusing on positivity. 

 

To connect with Michelle, click here: https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle

 

To book a Free 15 Minute "Your Next Steps to Healing" Discovery Call, click here: www.calendly.com/mentalhealthforchristianwomen

 

Walking on Sunshine Meditation from Proverbs 418 Dec 202300:03:54

Did you know that there is a Biblical truth that sounds like an old pop song?  We can walk on Sonshine, in the path of sunlight and escape the snares of evil and destruction.  Keeping our thoughts on God, our hearts right, our words pure, and our actions focused on wisdom is powerful to keep us safe from evil doers.

 

 

Schedule a free 15 minute Your Next Steps to Healing Consult Call here: www.calendly.com/mentalhealthforchristianwomen

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The Myth of the Perfect Christmas and Parenting14 Dec 202300:10:31

In this podcast episode, Michelle discusses the concept of striving for a "perfect" Christmas as a parent. She challenges the idea of perfection, emphasizing that perfect is unrealistic and takes focus away from what truly matters in the family and the faith.

The Dickens of Mental Health at Christmas12 Dec 202300:12:46

In this episode, Michelle discusses the complex emotions that can arise during the holiday season, particularly in relation to nostalgia and longing for the past. She draws parallels between the mixed feelings she has towards "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens and the conflicting and complex emotions many people experience during the holidays. 

Scripture Meditation - Do You Really Believe God Has The Best for YOU? - Proverbs 311 Dec 202300:07:18

Scripture Meditation can help us to learn how to live in wisdom, and Proverbs is a book of wisdom which tells us that things go better when we do things God's way, listen in.  If you want to know how to understand your next steps, Scripture and the Holy Spirit are able to help you live more confidently, peacefully, and well.

 

To book a free 15 Minute, Your Next Steps to Healing Discovery Call, schedule here: 

 

www.calendly.com/mentalhealthforchristianwomen

 

To connect with Michelle, go to: https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle

Tips for Surviving Grief During the Christmas Holidays with Guest Michelle Bader Ebersole from the Widowed Too Soon Podcast07 Dec 202300:22:29

Becoming a widow is hard at any point in life, but when Michelle Bader Ebersole found herself a widow in her early 40s, she worked to heal and now has allowed God to use her to minister to widows and widower through support groups and care and ministry from her podcast.  Listen in for tips on how to support those going through grief this holiday season or how to survive and make it through if you are grieving this Christmas whether due to widowhood, divorce, or any other loss.

To schedule your Free 15-minute Next Steps to Healing Discovery Call, go here: www.calendly.com/mentalhealthforchristianwomen.com

To further connect with Michelle: go here: https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle

You're Not Crazy - Stop the Gaslighting with Amy Duggar King06 Nov 202500:20:57

Have you ever felt like something isn't quite right?  Yet, people are acting like you are the one with the problem in how you are seeing things?  That's gaslighting, my friend, and today, my guest Amy Duggar King of 19 Kids and Counting fame is talking about her pain and how God has helped her to overcome it as we discuss her new book, Holy Disruptor.

Would you like to work with Michelle? 

She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. 

Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shorter, more concentrated amount of time, allowing for accelerated healing.

To learn more about how Michelle's counseling practice can help you, go to: Click Here

To schedule your free 15 minute Phone Consulation to see if a therapy intensive with Michelle is a good fit for your needs, go to: www.calendly.com/michellecroyle

For other mental health resources or to join the SHINE COMMUNITY, a weekly support group and safe place of connection for Christian Women: Click Here.

*Michelle is not currently accepting clients for weekly sessions

**All Mental Health for Christian Women and Trauma Healing for Christian Women content is for education and information only and not to be considered professional therapy of any kind.  If you are in crisis, please call 911 in the USA, or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.

 

Tips for Holiday Stress Management05 Dec 202300:08:42

In this episode of Mental Health for Christian Women, host Michelle Croyle shares valuable tips for managing holiday stress. She emphasizes the importance of being aware of your body's signals and slowing down to alleviate stress. By prioritizing self-care, setting boundaries, and being mindful of commitments, listeners are encouraged to embrace the true spirit of the season. Join us as we navigate through the holiday season with grace and love.

 

To schedule your Free 15-minute Next Steps to Healing Discovery Call, go here: www.calendly.com/mentalhealthforchristianwomen.com

To further connect with Michelle: go here: https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle

 

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Scripture Meditation on Proverbs 2- Monday Bible Focus04 Dec 202300:06:12

Bible Meditation and Scripture focus on Proverbs 2 today can help us to focus on what is upright, Godly, and blessed with protection and understanding as we walk intentionally seeking the Lord and His ways.

 

Schedule Your Free 15 Minute Next Steps to Healing Discovery Consult Call here: https://Calendly.com/mentalhealthforchristianwomen

 

Connect with me further here: https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle

Tips to Keeping Your Sanity and Not Fall into People Pleasing for the Holidays - Christmas Boundary setting30 Nov 202300:16:55

Christmas expectations and the holiday season can bring many complications for schedules, to-do lists, awkward interactions with others, anxiety, and stressors, and these can all lead to a tendency to people please!  If you need some help to stay true to your needs without coming across as too harsh, listen in!

 

Hop on my schedule for your free 15 minute, Next Steps to Healing Discovery Call here:

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Get your free downloadable Stop People Pleasing at the Holidays Resource Page here:

https://www.mentalhealthforchristianwomen.com/choose-your-free-resources

 

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Choose Happy - How Happiness Can Be Cultivated Intentionally28 Nov 202300:12:52

 

Joy is a fruit of the Spirit, but that doesn't mean that the good gift of happiness doesn't also come from God above.  Listen in and rate your happy and what you can do to cultivate it with positive change of action and mindset.

Scripture Meditation - Walking in Wisdom - Proverbs 127 Nov 202300:10:18

If you want to make sure you are going to have good results and that you are walking in God's design for life success, the wisdom of Bible meditation as in Proverbs is a great way to do that!  Walk in wisdom, making good decisions, and getting great results.  Listen in.

 

To schedule a free 15 minute Your Next Steps to Healing Discovery Call with Michelle, click here: https://calendly.com/mentalhealthforchristianwomen

 

To connect further with Michelle, go here: https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle

A Quick But Deep Set of Lyrics that Says It All About Life, True Living, and Gratitude24 Nov 202300:04:38

https://linktr.ee/michellecroyleMusic can have a beautiful way of deeply connecting our inner most experiences with our outward praise.  Salvation and God's provision can be reflected back to Him as glory and praise through the way we choose to live our lives as an offering to Him who gave us everything.  Happy Thanksgiving!

 

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Bonus episode: Listener Question on Medical Anxiety Answered23 Nov 202300:13:51

Have you ever been anxious about a medical procedure like blood pressure?  Listen in as Michelle answers with tips for a listener who asked how to deal with this issue.

Anxiety and Depression Can Both Be Helped By This One Practice21 Nov 202300:12:53

Want a quick boost to your mood?  There is one thing you can do that can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression through practicing it regularly.  It has even been shown to lower blood pressure!  Listen in to find out what this powerful tool is!

Bible Study Style and Scripture Meditation on Hebrews 11:1 - Faith20 Nov 202300:09:01

Want to try SOAP Bible Study?  You can meditate on Scripture such as today's meditation on faith and learn how to make it super personal, applicable to everyday life, and grow closer to God through His Word.

Sign-up for a 15 Minute Free Discovery Call to Find Your Next Steps to Healing on Your Journey by going to www>calendly>com?mentalhealthforchristianwomen

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4 Tips to Make Life Less Stressful and Relieve Anxiety16 Nov 202300:23:21

 

How we look at life and others can make things easier or harder.  To be able to understand that grace is good and that each person is on a personal journey can alieviate stress and reduce anxiety because we can look at things with a view more personally aware of our needs as well as more broadly view the journey of others with more compassion and understanding.

10 Reasons Therapy Will Not Work for You31 Oct 202500:17:46

Do you wonder if therapy will work for you?  Are you tired of hurting and ready to do something different to get better results in your life?  Therapy definitely works, but there are some people it doesn't work for, and today, Michelle shares 10 Reasons that therapy may not work.

Would you like to work with Michelle? 

She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. 

Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shorter, more concentrated amount of time, allowing for accelerated healing.

To learn more about how Michelle's counseling practice can help you, go to: Click Here

To schedule your free 15 minute Phone Consulation to see if a therapy intensive with Michelle is a good fit for your needs, go to: www.calendly.com/michellecroyle

For other mental health resources or to join the SHINE COMMUNITY, a weekly support group and safe place of connection for Christian Women: Click Here.

*Michelle is not currently accepting clients for weekly sessions

**All Mental Health for Christian Women and Trauma Healing for Christian Women content is for education and information only and not to be considered professional therapy of any kind.  If you are in crisis, please call 911 in the USA, or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.

Get Validation and Power By Telling Yourself the Truth of Your Pain Story - Discounting is for Black Friday, Not Your Pain14 Nov 202300:13:07

It's important to not discount your own experiences and emotions. Today, Michelle shares a personal anecdote about Black Friday shopping as a metaphor for how discounting can affect individuals. She emphasizes the significance of acknowledging and validating one's own reality, especially for those who have experienced emotional abuse or gaslighting. She encourages listeners to seek healing through therapy, setting boundaries, and leaning on their faith. Michelle reminds listeners that their experiences are valid and that they have the right to prioritize their healing without minimizing or discounting their stories. She concludes by inspiring listeners to use their own healing journey to help others and spread positivity in the world.

Schedule Your Free "Next Steps to Healing Discovery Call" here: https://calendly.com/mentalhealthforchristianwomen

Connect with Michelle in other ways, here: https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle

Scripture Meditation from Hebrews - What the Bible Says on Discipline13 Nov 202300:03:57

 

Today, we are doing our Bible meditation on a scripture in Hebrews about the rewards of discipline.  Listen in!

 

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Schedule Your Free Next Steps to Healing Discovery Call with Michelle here:

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I will stop doing...09 Nov 202300:09:41

In this episode of "Mental Health for Christian Women" with Michelle Croyle, the focus is on taking back power and focusing on what is true. She encourages listeners to identify and let go of beliefs or behaviors that no longer serve them and replace them with healthier alternatives. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's gift of love, power, and a sound mind and not allowing fear or guilt to hold us back. The host provides a tool for listeners to write down what they will stop doing and what they will do instead, as a way to intentionally choose actions that align with their values and bring them closer to healing and growth. The episode ends with an invitation to book a free discovery call for further support.

Book or connect with me here...

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https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle

 

The Anxiety Snowball - What Causes and Messages Contribute to Anxiety?07 Nov 202300:13:36

How can you look at anxiety from a more powerful perspective?  What causes anxiety to snowball into something that feels unmanageable?  Listen in to learn about the causes and messages that contribute to your anxiety and how to better talk to your nervous system so that it can relax and gain power from noticing feelings but engaging mindset logic.

 

I'd love to connect with you and help you to identify your next steps to healing in a free 15 minute discovery call, click here to schedule:

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https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle

Scripture Meditation - Do Not Fear - Go To God As Your Refuge06 Nov 202300:05:48

This Bible meditation addresses the topic of fear and how to find healing in God as a Refuge. Feeling afraid is a natural experience in a fallen world full of uncertainties. However, despite fear, we can choose to focus on the fact that God is with us and will take care of us. Michelle discusses biblical verses, such as Isaiah 41:10 and Psalm 46:1-3, for reassurance of God's presence as our refuge, strength, and ever-present help in times of trouble.  listeners to put their trust in God and not be afraid. The episode also includes a brief mention of a free 15-minute Next Steps to Healing discovery call offered by Michelle.

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Do New and Different Things for New Results and Perspectives For A Better Life and Mindset02 Nov 202300:12:01

If you want different results, you have to think and do different things.  Trying new things opens up perspective and options, providing you with views of possibility rather than lack and stuckness.  If you want to get unstuck, become more confident, enjoy life more, and be more impactful in your life and relationships, consider what is working and try something differently or new with what isn't.

 

What are YOUR next steps to healing?   Let me help you find out.  

 

Hop on a free 15 minute call with me, "Your Next Steps to Healing Discovery Call," by jumping on my calendar here:  Let's Chat!

 

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3 Questions You Can Ask Yourself to Take Back Your Power in Relationships and Not Put Your Stuff On Others31 Oct 202300:11:51

 

Setting boundaries is hard sometimes, even or especially, when it comes to ourselves.  If you want to know how to establish healthy boundaries, how to take responsibility for your own self, and how to have better and healthier relationships with others where each of you can be whole and healthy in communication and interactions, listen in.

Scripture Meditation - Galations 530 Oct 202300:11:29

We are focusing on Galatians 5 again!  Why?  Because, it is SO GOOD in leading us in God's truth, wisdom, and power for our freedom from the anxiety, insecurity, and lies that cause us pain when we don't know the Galatians 5 concepts well.  Get ready to be empowered with the truth of God's Word from the Bible.  Here we go!

 

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10 Ways to Respond When People Try to Put Their Thoughts, Feelings, and Actions on You26 Oct 202300:20:07

Do you feel like a people-pleaser?  Do you find yourself getting stuck between what someone else wants and what you want to do, wondering, "How should I handle this difficult situation or this difficult person?"   Today's episode will help you to learn how to have your own voice in a situation that seems overwhelming or unmanageable.  When you have these key phrases, you will be ready to conquer the anxiety of the stressors others try to put onto you but staying grounded in your own truth, thoughts, feelings, actions, and decisions.

You Are Not Responsible for The Thoughts, Feelings, and Actions of Others24 Oct 202300:13:15

It's easy to feel responsible for things that aren't our responsibility when we care about others, but people-pleasing, and trying to get approval for others or keep the peace when it isn't your stuff can be a cause of tension, stress, and anxiety.  Learning to identify what belongs to you and what belongs to others with thoughts, feelings, and actions is important for taking ownership of what you are stewarding without the burden of those belonging to others.

What's the Difference Between Counseling and Coaching?23 Oct 202500:12:23

Counseling, Psychotherapy, Coaching, you've heard the terms but when it's time to reach out for help, which one does what?  Well, in today's episode, Michelle shares an easy way to remember the difference to make sure you can build on a solid foundation and live your best life.

Would you like to work with Michelle? 

She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. 

Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shorter, more concentrated amount of time, allowing for accelerated healing.

To learn more about how Michelle's counseling practice can help you, go to: Click Here

To schedule your free 15 minute Phone Consulation to see if a therapy intensive with Michelle is a good fit for your needs, go to: www.calendly.com/michellecroyle

For other mental health resources or to join the SHINE COMMUNITY, a weekly support group and safe place of connection for Christian Women: Click Here.

*Michelle is not currently accepting clients for weekly sessions

**All Mental Health for Christian Women and Trauma Healing for Christian Women content is for education and information only and not to be considered professional therapy of any kind.  If you are in crisis, please call 911 in the USA, or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.

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Today's Bible Scripture meditation can calm anxiety and build peace and trust in God, as we focus on the truths of Psalm 56.

Pep Talk for You If You Want to Overcome Your Struggle with Insecurity, Anxiety, Self-Confidence, and Doubt19 Oct 202300:13:52

If you are struggling with healing for your self-esteem, confidence, mindset, self-talk, self-worth, value, or truth, this pep talk episode is specifically for you.  

How to Handle Things Like War from a Healthy Mental Perspective17 Oct 202300:19:30

How to stay as mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy as possible when the world seems to be falling apart?  Today, Michelle shares her tips for this listener's question.  Listen in!

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