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

God has good plans for your future.  

God's Truth Will Work for You, too, but so many women feel  inadequate and believe they are the exception to God's promises. It's time to reject the lies and embrace the truth that God's love and redemption applies to you.  You can use intentional actions to make a positive impact, and your self-worth is because of Who made you and Whose you are, not based on their own efforts being good enough or...

Remembering our special people and experiences can help us to connect with a "felt sense of safety" that can help our mental health and help us cope with anxiety and squelch anxious feelings.  It can help us to learn how to shift from a state of fight or flight to a state of rest and digest in the body's nervous system so that we can cope better, be calmer, and feel more joy.  Listen in to learn a...

Start your day with God's loving kindness and presence. Embrace God's loving kindness through this mindful devotional centered around Psalm 143:8, which highlights the significance of hearing God's loving kindness in the morning and trusting in Him and feeling into His presence. 

This episode offers 10 tips for healthy romantic relationship choices whether before dating or committing to marriage.  The choices we make in this area can impact us for years and years.  It's important not to settle in relationships or relationship expectations.   Connect With Us Here: https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle    

In this episode, we explore the challenges of building relationships, particularly for individuals who have experienced past betrayals or have anxiety, emphasizing the importance of taking things slow, engaging with safe individuals, and becoming a safe and healthy person oneself.  Encouragement for open communication, setting boundaries, and assessing the character and circumstances of others bef...

What "good" fight are you fighting today with God's direction.  How will you show up?  Envision yourself taking those steps as you offer up prayer for God's direction for your day.

In this episode, gain valuable insights for managing parenting seasons of transition and times of change. Discover how to navigate your overwhelming feelings, find calm in the chaos, and empower your children to handle life's challenges. Don't miss out on this episode packed with wisdom and encouragement for Christian mothers seeking peace and growth. Click Here to Connect With Us More  

In this episode of the "Mental Health for Christian Women" podcast, host, Michelle Croyle, professional counselor and EMDR trauma specialist, addresses the topic of fear, worry, and existential crises related to time, regret, and transitions. She emphasizes the importance of living in the present and not letting fears control our thoughts and actions. She advises seeking help if these worries pers...

There is a time and time for everything that needs to be accomplished, and today is where we have the power to live.

Lisa was only in her early 50s and lost her husband.  She describes the painful journey and how she got through the past year of grief, rebuilding, healing from trauma, pain, and loss, and moving on with her daughters.  She was determined not to get stuck in grief and chose to feel into her feelings to heal with God.

When frustration occurs, we can step away and ask ourselves a few questions to help manage the overwhelming feelings, anxiety, and stress so that we can manage the difficult situations with success and greater ease than by simply forcing things that aren't working.

You have the power to build a healthy home or to harm your family.  Today, we reflect on stopping what is not working and encouraging the importance of making necessary changes. As, it creates a mentally healthier environment when we choose to speak only God's truth and words that build up instead of tear down. The episode suggests approaching this choice from a grounded, restful, wise, and though...

In this episode, we delve into the importance of making choices for your family and edifying your kids without comparison, guilt, or peer-pressure.  Join us as we explore strategies for celebrating uniqueness, prioritizing values, and fostering a nurturing environment for our children. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical tips for navigating the parenting journey. The parenting relation...

Parenting is so important because it teaches our children how to have strong relationships and when done well, models for children how to live and communicate wisely. The relationship between parents and children is more important than just enforcing rules. Understanding the feelings, needs, and developmental capabilities of children is crucial. Instead of insisting on compliance or using harsh co...

If you wonder how to stop falling to the comparison trap, how to stop wondering what others will think about you or your decisions, and how to break free from fear of judgment, it all starts with getting your focus on the only One who can free you and lead you on a solid foundation of peace over anxiety.

Do you listen to that negative, self-sabotaging voice in your head? It's a voice you would not use with others, but you do with yourself. That voice is not God's truth about you. Let's recognize the thoughts for what they are and find grace.  If you are ready for a better mindset, self-care, self-compassion, self-esteem, and some grace and kindness like you give to others, this episode is for you.

Do you ever feel like you can't take one more thing or you will burst?  It's like you can tolerate thing after thing, until the accumulation of all the feelings and thoughts and stressors and expectations or anxiety is too heavy a burden, and the next thing you know, you feel like an awful person for exploding?  If you would like to better manage your feelings, understand your mindset and body sig...

When you need a Scripture meditation or a Biblical truth, it helps to focus and calm your body, mindset, and anxiety by focusing on a passage of scripture.  Jesus is a calmer of storms, peace in the midst of anxiety and pain. Listen in!

How can you face anxiety and panic when all you want to do is stay in your protective bubble?  Listener Marie is afraid to date because it may result in her being "stuck" in a marriage, so she bolts and then feels relief from the anxiety.  She finds she bolts from therapists, too.  Listen in as Michelle coaches her to find her next steps forward toward the life she really wants to live.

When you want to make positive changes to move forward in your life, it is important to stay true to your values, surrounding yourself with the right relationships, and focus on taking action steps toward your goals.  There is power in  making small, positive changes over time to achieve big transformations.

Today's Scripture meditation has us focusing on the Biblical truth about our freedom in Christ and the fact that out of that God-given freedom we have the opportunity to love and serve others well.  If you are ready to break free from the things that hold you back and overcome the lies, focusing on the freedom you have from Jesus is a great place to start living out scripture truth.

Michelle and Anne discuss the difficult situations that Anne and her husband have been through, and touch upon topics such as dealing with addiction, unhealthy or unsupportive relationships, coping with frustration, and codependency.  Emphasizing the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions, understanding one's needs, and finding effective ways to handle emotions, seeking out a commun...

What or Who are you holding onto that no longer is serving you well?  What or Who do you need to reach for to get to the goals you and God have set before you?  A framework of your Core Values, People, and Tasks can help you to explore the important next steps to get unstuck, thrive, and move forward toward your goals in all areas of life.  From relationships, to overcoming anxiety, to trying some...

Today's Scripture meditation will center you on your focus on living and working and doing all that you do as unto God.  Life has purpose and meaning when we live them in all that we do for the Lord.