Shelley Spence

Becoming Unhindered

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The podcast that empowers young Christian women with hope and freedom to overcome life’s toughest challenges. Hosted by Shelley Spence, a Trauma Therapist and certified Christian Life Coach who loves helping women in their teens, 20s, and 30’s get free from what’s weighing them down or holding them back from being all they were designed to be. Each episode tackles a tough mental health issue with a blend of faith and the best of brain science, and offers practical strategies you can actually use! New episode released every Tuesday. Head over to ShelleySpence.com to connect and sign up for the...

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Shelley Spence

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Sep 23, 2025

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Episodes

Dabbling on the Dark Side?: Why "Harmless" Habits May Be Hurting You 23.09.2025

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this candid and eye-opening episode, I talk heart-to-heart from a coaching perspective about something many believers don't realize: dabbling in the dark side —yes, even unintentionally. From horoscopes to Ouija boards, and even certain entertainment or exercises like yoga, this episode explores how these "harmless" practices may open spiritual doors that leave us mentally a...

Ep27 Daily Check-In - A Soul Care Habit to Slow Down and Reconnect 16.09.2025

🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore the power of a simple but transformative soul care habit: the daily emotional check-in . If you've ever felt disconnected from yourself, struggled to recall your highs and lows from the week, or noticed stress and anxiety sneaking in—this practice is for you. Learn how taking just 1–2 minutes a day to pause, breathe, and name your emotions can help y...

Ep26 Even Good Christian Girls Get Mad: What To Do With Hidden Anger & Resentment 09.09.2025

💬 Episode Overview What if your anger wasn’t a problem, but a pointer ? In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the truth about hidden anger and resentment — especially the kind we’ve been taught to ignore or hide. If you’ve ever felt guilty for feeling angry, or you’ve been stuffing it down for so long that you don’t even recognize yourself anymore… this one's for you. We talk about the gift of ange...

Ep25 3 Lies Anxiety Tells you & What God Says Instead 26.08.2025

💬 Episode Summary: Do you love Jesus but still feel anxious all the time ? You're not alone. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the unspoken struggles many Christian women face—like fear, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion—and the 3 root lies anxiety whispers that keep us stuck. We’ll look at what God says instead, how to start shifting your focus from fear to freedom, and why knowing God b...

Ep24: How to Self-Soothe: A Biblical Tool for Mental and Spiritual Health 19.08.2025

💡 Episode Overview: In today’s episode, I’m diving into one of the most important skills for lifelong mental and spiritual health: the ability to self-soothe —but not in the way the world teaches. We’re talking about what it means to quiet your soul in God’s presence, and I’ll share a powerful, Biblical, and practical tool you can use to retrain your brain to run to Jesus in both the highs and lo...

Ep23 Navigating Life’s Transitions with Intention & Grace 12.08.2025

📝 Episode Description: In this honest and heartfelt episode, I’m opening up about how I’m personally navigating a season full of life transitions — from my youngest heading off to college to embracing new spiritual rhythms and community connections. Whether you’re heading off to college, sending your child off to kindergarten, starting a new job, adjusting to a new school year, or simply feeling...

Ep22 Feeling Distant from God? Try This Exercise to Reconnect with His Presence 05.08.2025

✨ Sneak Peek: Is your heart feeling disconnected from God? Are anxiety, overthinking, or spiritual dryness creeping in? In this episode, I guide you through a powerful exercise I use with Christian clients, church members, and friends to help restore intimacy with the Lord. Rooted in biblical truth and influenced by Freedom Prayer, Immanuel Approach, and other inner healing models, this simple pr...

Ep21 Breaking Generational Patterns: What Ends With You 29.07.2025

Are you repeating patterns from your family without even realizing it? In this powerful episode, we dive into generational patterns —the behaviors, beliefs, habits, and emotional cycles passed down through your family line. From addiction and anger to faith , generosity , and work ethic , we explore how these inherited traits shape your life... and how to break the negative ones and build a health...

Ep20 The Power of Forgiveness: Letting Go for Lasting Healing 22.07.2025

🎧 Sneak Peak : In this episode, we're diving deep into the healing power of forgiveness. Is it really possible to forgive someone who hurt you deeply? Does forgiving mean forgetting? We explore myths that keep people stuck in bitterness, unpack biblical truth about forgiveness, and share a powerful red felt activity from author Lisa TerKeurst that will shift how you see the process of letting go....

Ep19 When Life Hits Hard: 4 Questions to Help You Begin to Heal 08.07.2025

📌 Episode Description: What do you do when life knocks the wind out of you—through trauma, grief, a painful memory, or something you never saw coming? In this episode, we explore four simple but powerful questions to help you start processing pain and walking toward healing. These trauma-informed tools can help bring clarity when your mind feels scattered. Whether you’ve experienced a recent cris...

Ep18 Renewing Your Mind: A Biblical Approach to Breaking Negative Thought Patterns 01.07.2025

In this episode, we dig into the “trunk” of your life—the beliefs that fuel your everyday behaviors. If you’ve ever struggled with thoughts like “I’m not enough” or “I’ll always be anxious,” this one’s for you. You’ll learn a simple but powerful, faith-based tool to identify and replace toxic beliefs with truth from God’s Word. Get ready to renew your mind, shift your behaviors, and grow healthier...

Ep17 Behind the Smile: Hidden Battles, False Comforts, and the Path to Real Freedom 24.06.2025

Behind the polished exterior and daily routines, many of us are fighting private emotional and spiritual battles—longing for healing, comfort, identity, and significance. But instead of turning to Jesus, we often run to coping mechanisms like food, relationships, work, or addiction. In this powerful episode, we explore how true freedom comes through complete surrender , and how to identify and rel...

Ep16 Do I Have to Dig Up the Past to Heal? 17.06.2025

🔍 Episode Overview: Ever had an outsized reaction and wondered, “Why did that hit me so hard?” You're not alone—and it might have more to do with your roots than the moment itself. In this episode, we explore whether healing requires revisiting the past, using the powerful metaphor of a tree: roots, trunk, and branches. We’ll talk about how belief systems are formed, how wounds become lies, and h...

Ep15 How to Contain Anxious Thoughts & Big Emotions—Without Stuffing Them 11.06.2025

📋 Episode Summary: Ever have big emotions or anxious thoughts crash your day—or your bedtime? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a powerful mental health tool that my clients absolutely love: the Container Exercise . It’s a simple, Jesus-centered strategy that helps you pause , contain , and return to overwhelming thoughts or feelings—without stuffing them or pretending they’re not there. We’ll also...

Ep14 When "Should" Becomes a Shame Trap: How to Break Free 03.06.2025

In this final episode of our cognitive distortion series, we explore “should statements” —those internal messages that often sound like “I should be better by now” or “I shouldn’t struggle with this.” Rooted in shame and self-judgment, these thoughts disconnect us from grace and distort how we see ourselves and God. We’ll learn how to identify these lies, reframe them with truth, and step into the...

Ep13 The Power of Words: Breaking Free from Labels and Renewing Your Mind 27.05.2025

Welcome back! In today’s episode, we’re continuing our series on  cognitive distortions —those automatic, often false thought patterns that twist how we see ourselves, others, and even God. This week, we’re talking about one of the most common and damaging distortions:  Labeling . Labeling is when we assign a negative identity to ourselves or someone else based on a single moment, mistak...

Ep12 Not Every Bad Moment Is a Bad Life: Escaping the emotional roller coaster of catastrophic thinking. 20.05.2025

In this episode, we’re diving into the world of cognitive distortions—those automatic thought patterns that feel true in the moment but aren't grounded in reality. Specifically, we’re focusing on  catastrophizing —when your brain jumps to the worst-case scenario with little (or no) evidence. From social anxiety to spiritual discouragement, we explore how these distorted thoughts can fuel fear...

Ep11 Perfectionism vs. Progress: The Trap of All-or-Nothing Thinking 13.05.2025

Ever missed one workout and felt like a failure, so you skipped the remaining workouts that week? Or maybe one mistake has you convinced you're an absolute failure? Welcome to the exhausting world of All-or-Nothing Thinking —a sneaky cognitive distortion that traps us in extremes and keeps us stuck in shame, burnout, and unrealistic expectations. In this episode, we’ll unpack: What All-or-Nothing...

Ep10 They’re Probably Not Mad at You (Let’s Talk Mind Reading) 06.05.2025

In this episode, we’re launching a brand-new series on  cognitive distortions —those sneaky thinking habits that twist reality and sabotage our peace. First up:  Mind Reading . Nope, not the superpower kind—the kind where you assume others are judging you, mad at you, or talking about you… with zero actual proof. We’ll unpack why this common thought trap is so emotionally draining, how i...

Ep9 Rethinking Your Thinking 29.04.2025

Ever feel anxious, moody, overwhelmed… and you're not even sure why? 🤯 This episode breaks down one of the most powerful tools in both counseling and spiritual growth: learning to trace our emotions and actions back to our thoughts . We’re diving into the basics of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and pairing it with biblical truth . This episode is for you if you're ready to stop letting your...

Ep8 Feeling Stuck? The Power of Life-Giving Choices 22.04.2025

In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to choose life —even in the middle of discouragement, anxiety, or hidden struggles. I’m sharing a personal story from the past two weeks... and what helped me get unstuck and find joy again. You’ll hear: The sneaky ways we can choose "death" in our thoughts and habits What choosing life looks like practically (hint: it's NOT simply pretending...

Ep7 More Than a Shoulder to Cry On: How to Be There for a Friend in Crisis 15.04.2025

In today’s episode, we explore how to support a friend or teen who comes to you with something big on their heart. Whether it's a personal crisis, emotional struggle, or tough decision, the way you respond can make all the difference. We dive into four key steps you can take to help someone feel seen, heard, and valued. From the most important thing you can do when they first open up, to how to en...

Ep6 The Brain Science of Sexual Intimacy and Connection 08.04.2025

In today's episode, we’re diving into something powerful: the connection between sex, the brain, and intimacy. We’re talking about so much more than just intercourse. I’ll share insights into the brain chemicals involved in sexual activity and how they impact not only your relationships, but also your mental and spiritual health. Join me as we unpack the science behind physical intimacy. TIMESTAMP...

Ep5 Rediscover Peace: A Faith Based Tool for Anxiety 01.04.2025

In today's episode, we dive into one powerful biblical strategy for overcoming anxiety. Anxiety can creep into our lives in many ways, and the key is realizing that while we can't control everything that happens to us, we can choose how to respond. TIMESTAMPS [01:22] The many ways anxiety enters our lives [02:10] Biblical worldview lens of anxious thoughts [02:33] We have a choice! [02:56] Road m...

Ep4 Don't Stay Stuck in Burnout: Spot the Signs and Thrive Again 25.03.2025

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic many of us face: burnout — a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. Whether you're juggling work, school, family, or personal struggles, burnout can sneak up on you when you’re stretched too thin. We’ll talk about common signs, a biblical perspective, and practical strategies to overcome it. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disengaged,...

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