Trauma Healing for Christian Women - Regulate Emotions, Intrusive Thoughts, Nervous System, Anxiousness, Overthinking, EMDR

Jesus is a powerful healer and has gentleness and care for you.  Today's scripture meditation focuses on this peaceful truth that can help with anxiety, depression, and whatever other burdens you carry.

Have you ever wondered what causes depression?  Well, it's like a recipe with a bit of this and and a bit of that, but unique to each person. In this Mental Health for Christian Women podcast episode, Michelle talks about what causes depression and 8 things you don't want to do if you have depression or depressive symptoms.  Listen in.

Living through a bout with clinical depression is hard enough.  In today's episode, 7 simple tips for making living with depression much more manageable and doable.  These tips are great when dealing with depression, anxiety, or even regular every day life.  Listen in.

In part 2 of our series on depression, we cover the general areas that go into a plan of care for treating depression and depressive symptoms.  There is help to heal from depression and anxiety.  

What is the difference between sadness or grief and clinical depression?  What are the symptoms of depression?  Do I have depression?  Is depression sinful?  These are some of the questions you may be wondering about, and the answers are in this episode.  This is Part 1 of a series on the topic of depression.

Today's Scripture meditation is to bring you peace from anxiety and worry, and to let you know that you have a Creator who is your ever present helper.

Loving others is a Biblical directive, and it blesses others as well as blesses the person who is acting in love.  Acts of kindness are good for not only the spiritual soul but also for the mental and emotional benefits.  Doing a kind act toward someone can actually help you to feel better.  It's a win-win!

We all want to be successful in life but the only way to true success and fullfillment it to live life by God's instruction book. The Bible is the ultimate guide for living and living God's way provides peace.

Are you a harsh driver when it comes to the expectations you place on yourself?  Do you try to do more and more to keep it all together but find you feel more and more like it is falling apart?  Loving grace and compassion toward yourself can help you to keep your standards high but your anxiety and tension lower.  Flexible thinking and intentional choosing of kindness toward yourself can help you...

How can we love God and others well if we treat ourselves differently and speak to ourselves with our "self-talk" with harsh words?  Noticing our words can help us to be more intentional and to be more in line with the love God has for us so we can better love Him and others when we also live that love out towards ourselves with our words and kindness towards ourselves.

It's Love Week on the podcast!  Have you really felt in your body what it feels like to be loved by God?  How about, have you ever felt what it's like to feel your own loving care toward yourself?  Today, you will get your opportunity to practice a "felt sense" of love by focusing on this scripture meditation based on 1 Corinthians 13 and the characteristics of what love is, and therefore, how God...

There are three mistakes that you might not even realize you are making as you try to set goals and change your life.  Flipping the script can help you to overcome the stuck points and reach success.

Have you ever wondered if you have something in your past that you just can't remember, or wonder why certain things make you feel so desperate or uncomfortable?  Have you noticed yourself being triggered or trying to avoid unpleasant triggers, emotions, or situations?  Today, Michelle talks about the symptoms people often have when they have a traumatic background.  She also shares about how to s...

Scripture and Cinderella both play a part in the content on positive mindset and reframing it for optimism to lighten your emotional burden and difficult circumstances.  Listen in to hear what they have to say as well as 9 Positive Techniques for Chosing Your Focus toward Positivity, even when you are having a rough time.  You can both validate your feelings and not let them rule how you feel.  Po...

Do you or someone you know tend to get a bit nasty when you feel like you aren't being respected, heard, or treated fairly?  If so, you are likely being aggressive rather than assertive in your communication and action choices.  Assertive Communication tips are in today's episode so that you can increase your chances of getting what you need and want while also respecting the needs of others.

It's Monday, and time for our weekly Scripture meditation.  Can you imagine what it would feel like to have Jesus tell you he sees you and your burdens and invites you to rest where He will provide a safe, calm space, and His presence to comfort you.  Listen in to feel that wonderful peace.

It's Friday, and that means it is time for the first Ask Michelle episode where listener's have their mental health questions answered.  Today, Michelle answers questions like, "What resources are available for self EMDR?" "Where can I find a Christian therapist near me who can treat trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression?"  "What therapy modalities work for trauma when medication and talk therapy...

Life can have battlefield moments, and sometimes we can feel powerful and victorious, and sometimes we may feel wounded to various levels.  Yet, we don't have to qualify the wounds in order of severity, as all wounds deserve to be tended and may have different care needs, but all are important to be attended to for healing.

Have you ever wondered why you have thoughts that intrude on your mind like unwelcome guests?  If you have, you have likely wondered how to deal with intrusive thoughts and felt anxious and defeated by them, maybe even questioning yourself.  Listen in for Michelle's take on a tool for handling intrusive thoughts with the power of prayer, and it's not just praying them away.

Today, Michelle talks about 7 + ways that women typically neglect themselves and their needs, and this is especially found in those caring for young children, dealing with anxiety or depression, and those with a lot of stress and packed schedules they are trying to balance.  However, awareness is the first step to taking an action that can make a big difference in your life.  Listen in to notice i...

God gave you life and purpose, and today's Monday Scripture Meditation focuses us on both of these.  Meditation on Scripture can help with mental health, anxiety management, and bring peace to the soul and mind as well as reduce stress.  As we focus on God's truths, we gain clarity and rise above the things that are temporary on this earth for the things that really matter and last.   Today's Scri...

This episode talks about nine things that are common and yet not actually problems when it comes to mental health and mental health care, and why.  Listen in.

Sometimes, we are just too overwhelmed by life circumstances due to stress, depression, overwhelming responsibilities, or other factors to even know where to begin to get on solid footing again.  In today's episode, Michelle makes a case for starting with a shower.

In this episode, Michelle talks vulnerability, specifically her own and yet, the step-by-step way in which she is offering it up to God for His purposes through the announcement of a new Mental Health for Christian Women website and amazing free offerings for listeners.  Overcome your anxiety about vulnerability, and take a leap as you take a listen to today's episode.  It's time for mental health...

We are all fragile vessels of clay, like pottery fashioned by the Master Artist.  When you feel weak or hurt mentally or physically, God can mend you and strengthen you to heal and mend even stronger than you can imagine.  He makes broken pieces whole and beautiful.  So, if you are looking to heal from anxiety or heal from mental illness or hurts, you are in God's capable hands.