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

Are you constantly running under a lot of pressure?  Do you even know if your head is being kept above water and if you are making any progress?  If you can't tell whether you are sinking or swimming, it may be time to ground in the present moment physically and focus your efforts in present time to engage your power in the moment.  Listen in.

Are you stifling your preferences or needs for no legitimate reason?  Of course, if it's a sin/selfishness thing, that's one thing, but what if it's just habit, thought distortions, or an incomplete story you are telling yourself that keeps you from being your honest and authentic self.  You are equally as important as anybody else, and your needs and likes are important, too! God cares about the...

Did you know that thoughts, feelings, and actions are all related?  If you change any one of them, you can affect the others.  Challenging the words we say to ourselves, the beliefs we accept without question, and the consequent actions we do can lead to good things.  With a positive outlook and a reframe of your perspective and actions, you can achieve your goals in life.

Do you wish you could calm your anxiety and stop it from consuming so much of your life? Whether you choose one or all of today's things to stop doing, you will benefit by taking action to reduce the level of anxiety in your life.  Anxiety can be managed, and these helpful tips can make it possible.

While brief, there is a slight mention of a violent act that may be disturbing for listeners or their children.  Please use wisdom before listening. Creation depicts God, and we are created by God with the feelings and emotions to enjoy and embrace it.  Today's meditation reminds us we can embrace God's beauty today.

Have you ever felt yourself saying words you didn't mean to say and having a tone you didn't mean to have?  Do you ever surprise yourself with your responses and wonder if you even really mean what you are saying?  It's easy to go into fight or flight survival mode when triggered, to go into all or nothing thinking and use words like always, never, should, and shouldn't, but there is a better way!...

What drives you crazy about communicating with your significant other, family, friends, or co-workers?  It often comes down to a lack of clarity on what we each need, want, and are trying to say and a break down about how to go for the "win-win."  Listen in for two crucial and essential communication tips in today's podcast of Mental Health for Christian Women.  They can change your relationships...

Today is Part 2 in our series, "Why Does Communication Have To Be So Hard?"  7 Common Issues that cause negative interactions and hurt in relationships are shared as well as ways to better manage communication to avoid stress and build intimacy in connection.

Communication in relationships can be frustrating and hard, but it is actually pretty simple once you know the ins and outs.  Today is part 1 of our series on communication.  Listen in to this series to understand where conversations and relationships often go off track.

We hear the words, but do we hear the message?  When we meditate on scripture and that Jesus loves each of us....Jesus Loves YOU...we actually listen and hear the true, deep, beautiful message.

Thoughts and Feelings are important for informing us of input from inside ourselves and outside of ourselves, but they can't be the deciding factor of how we live.  We need to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ and Godly truth from the Bible to protect ourselves from the lies of the enemy.

Have you been wondering if you are in a narcissistic relationship?  Are there toxic behaviors that you do to others or that someone is doing to you that you may not even be aware are emotionally abusive?  Emotional and mental abuse is sometimes difficult to pinpoint because there can be times where things are great, and in wanting things to get back to great, we might tolerate things we typically...

Have you noticed a tendency to rescue people from themselves, to help more than you can give, or to avoid a confrontation so you do something you don't have the time, energy, or resources for? It's time to stop the crazy and tell the truth to yourself, if not others.  Listen in!

Do you wonder how to break a habit that you consider unhealthy or unhelpful to you?  Today, Michelle is sharing the tips she used to get off of caffeine, and break the daily caffeine habit.  Anxiety can cause bad habits, and bad habits can cause anxiety, so if you want to reduce your anxiety, you may want to identify a habit that you would like to change for the better.

We serve a loving God who will always come through for us.  When we put our lives, our hopes, our cares, and our days into His hands, He is faithful to protect us and guide us.  If you're struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, frustration, fear, sadness, or confusion, meditation on Scripture and the truths of Scripture meditation can help align your eyes, heart, mind, body, and spirit to the One who...

Wouldn't it be great to hear what therapists say in the therapy room?  Today, Michelle shares 10 of her popular sayings in the therapy room that encourage clients to step into their healing with tips for self management.  Listen in.

When you have God on your side, you can do great things!  You have the power to choose to take wise actions and to really make a positive difference in the world for Christ and others as well as to make improvements in your own life.  Choosing to take positive action one step at a time can help you to make a big impact.

Do you know that your thoughts have tremendous power over how you live your life?  You can choose your thoughts and by extension choose your experience.  Powerful thoughts, like positive affirmations, can improve your mental health, take away anxiety, and empower you to live your best life yet. Listen in.

Do you ever feel stuck?  Would you like to find your way out of pain, lies, and thoughts and expectations with which you don't agree?  Do you want to change your life and live it well for God?  Your choices have power!    

Do you feel like you can't do life on your own? You don't have to!  You have God who gives you strength, God can be trusted, and God will give you victory over all that you face today, this week, and always.  God provides you with power to rest in Him as you fight anxiety, overcome stress, and deal with whatever comes your way.  Listen to this Scripture meditation from the Psalms for strength and...

In this world, comparisons and expectations with and from others can leave us feeling like we have to compete, conform, or lose ourselves.  Yet, you are uniquely created by God as a special masterpiece, and He has great plans for you and your life. Listen in for some encouragement about your place in His design.

You are unique and created with great purpose by God for His great purposes.  You are special, and it is important to know who you are and where your worth comes from (Him) so that the enemy cannot steal your sense of self and who you are and can't disrupt you from your purpose and calling.   Listen to the revisit of our first ever podcast!

You are feeling sluggish, down, sad, or frustrated. You want to get out of this feeling already, but it's not been easy! You've heard about depression and wonder if you have it, but burnout is also a possible reality that often shares some similarities. Listen in to learn more about depression and burnout and how they are similar and different, in today's episode.

Do you ever wish you could cultivate a life rhythm that isn't so rushed? Would you love to savor the special moments and times in your day? Encouragement to focus on the good things in your present circumstances can help you to enjoy life more and to overcome anxiety, stress, and frustration. Listen in for more on today's Mental Health for Christian Women. No More Crazy, Lady!

Letting God have our trust is today's Monday Morning Motivation Meditation.