Victoria D. Lydon, MA | Author and Certified Christian Life Coach

Choose 2 Think: Breaking Free from Unhealthy Thought Loops as a Christian Woman

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What if your biggest battles aren’t out there—but in your own mind? Join author and Christian life coach Victoria Lydon as she helps you find freedom from overthinking, anxiety, and exhausting thought loops that keep you stuck in your head. Blending biblical truth with brain science, you’ll learn how to: take every thought captive, interrupt spirals before they take over, replace lies with truth, and retrain your mind for lasting peace, clarity, and purpose. If you love God but feel mentally overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or tired of the inner noise—you’re not alone. This is for you.

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Victoria D. Lydon, MA | Author and Certified Christian Life Coach

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Religion

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www.choose2thinkpodcast.com

Latest episode

Jun 25, 2026

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Episodes

138: Face 2022 with Courage and Resolve: Why Your Thoughts, Words, and the Object of Your Hope Really Matter (Psalm 33) 30.12.2021

Choose 2 Think: Find Peace, Joy, Hope, Health & Freedom Every Day! A 365 Devotional! Get your copy today! Your thoughts and words matter. And so does the object of your hope. Tune in to hear Victoria discuss Psalm 33.  Let's launch the new year with resolutions and goals that will make a lasting difference in your life!  CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: WEBSITE: https://www.choose2think.co (ye...

137: Powerful Lessons Learned from Spilled Coconut (and 5 Reasons You Need to Start Eating Coconut Today!) 27.12.2021

CHOOSE 2 THINK DEVOTIONAL buy here. Listen to this sweet story about my granddaughter AND discover the 5 health benefits from consuming organic, raw, unsweetened coconut. Coconuts have been around for thousands of  years and is growing in culinary use and packs a punch of nutritional value when added to your diet.  *TARGET PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Organic Coconut Palm Sugar: h...

136: Thinking about Moving Abroad when You Retire? Ex-Pat Dana Hagstrom Shares with You the Ups-and-Downs and How-To's for a Smooth Transition 23.12.2021

CHOOSE 2 THINK DEVOTIONAL buy here. Ever consider packing up your belongings to move to another country? Wonder what it’s like living as an ex-Pat? Dana and her husband David made the plunge and moved 4 hours inland from Mexico and share the ups-and-downs of leaving the US and the challenges they faced in this mega-decision. CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: CHOOSE 2 THINK DEVOTIONAL:  https://amzn.to/3...

135: Turbo-charge YOUR BRAIN and Magnify YOUR POSITIVE MOODS when you Start Eating These Foods TODAY! 20.12.2021

CHOOSE 2 THINK DEVOTIONAL:  https://amzn.to/3rG35tI I’m not sure about you, but I’m IN when we’re talking about turbo-charging my brain! Until more recently, I had no idea how much the FOOD I eat impacts not only my overall health but also my MOODS and the literal health and condition of my brain! Please stay tuned until the very end because to illustrate my points, this episode is formatted...

134: When You Slow Down for a Moment, You'll Find Your Prince of Peace (Psalm 13) 16.12.2021

Have you ever felt forgotten by God? Like God is not tending to you and your needs? Maybe you are overwhelmed with sorrow in your soul?  There is hope.  In Psalm 13 King David concludes with how he will trust in God's lovingkindness, rejoice in his salvation, and ultimately sing.  This can be you, too! Let's take a moment to experience the peace that only God can give in all situati...

133: 10 Tips to Energize and Optimize Your Health Life and Get You Through This Christmas Season Starting Today! 13.12.2021

Give yourself a Physical Boost these next couple of weeks! As a part of our continuing series called Choose 2 Think about Your Physical Health, I'd like to share with you 10 tips to Energize and Optimize Your Health Life and Get You Through This Christmas Season Starting Today!  Some of the tips may be gentle reminders, but a few things will likely be new for you!  Please tune in!  ...

132: How You Can Find Hope & Lasting Love in Your Marriage Again with Tenille Bradley 09.12.2021

What a delightful conversation with Tenille! You don't want to miss her object lesson with hearts and her own personal testimony of how she and her husband found themselves rock bottom in their marriage. Thanks be to God for meeting them where they were and for showing them the way up.  CHOOSE 2 THINK DEVOTIONAL buy here. CHOOSE 2 THINK: Find Peace, Joy, Hope, Health & Freedom Every Day (...

131: How This 50+ Grandma Stays Fit and Fab using These Two Indoor Exercise Equipment Items (plus 2 bonus sweet treats you'll want to buy today!) 06.12.2021

Who says staying fit and fab is impossible as you age?!  It's truly not IF you make healthy choices a lifestyle.  Tune in to find out a few of the behind-the-scenes disciplines I practice daily to help me achieve my fitness goals and to optimize both my physical and emotional health and well-being. Stick around to the end, as we explore new thoughts and ways of reframing our quest to liv...

130: If You're at Wit's End These Days, It Might Be Time to Sing Anyway (Psalm 137) 02.12.2021

Let me share my reflections on Psalm 137 trying to pull it in to 21st century Christian living.  If you've ever been trapped or stuck in unproductive behavior, this episode will give you pause for thought and encourage you to put into play these 4 actions: 1. Bare your soul to God 2. Remember what life used to be like, the joy you had 3. Sing and dance even when it's tough to  4. Pray fo...

129: Staying Healthy & Strong during the Holidays: 15 Tips to Save Your Sanity! 29.11.2021

Today's episode is a part of our Choose 2 Think about Your Physical Health series airing on Mondays. As things are revving up for the holiday season, if you're anything like I am, you may be in need of a few simple reminders to help you navigate the December rapids with ease.   I'll pass your way 15 tips to keep you healthy and happy during December as I share an excerpt from the ULTIMAT...

128: Is Every Day Thanksgiving for You? Dynamic Mastermind with Life Coach Shelby Horn about Choosing Gratitude Daily 25.11.2021

Today on the show, you’ll meet Shelby Horn, the Master Coach at Bridge 4 Recovery. Shelby teaches Loving Journey courses that equip you with the tools you need to stay balanced, practice self-care, improve your relationships, and seek God during your journey. I invited her on the show to chat about thanksgiving and gratitude.  You’re gonna love this episode! If you struggle with the holidays,...

127: Think Your Way to Health: Overcome Chronic Pain Today (My Experience with Plantar Fasciitis) 22.11.2021

Welcome to another Choose 2 Think episode and our special Choose 2 think about your health series we are running for a couple of months as we examine ways to improve our health! We’ve already hit on water consumption, the benefits of drinking green tea, popcorn/nutritional yeast/olive oil and omega 3s. Today we’ll pivot a bit to how to deal emotionally and physically with any chronic pain we may b...

126: Are You Looking for Peace, Joy, Hope, Health, & Freedom? They are only ONE THOUGHT away! Why not Start Living Your Best Thought Life Today? 18.11.2021

Download the INTRODUCTION to the devotional right here (it's free!) Inside you'll find the steps for the 7 R's for Living Your Best Thought Life! WALKING DAILY IN PEACE, JOY, HOPE, HEALTH & FREEDOM IS ONLY ONE THOUGHT AWAY. WHY NOT START TODAY? Life is filled with countless twists and turns, bumps and hurdles, but with God at the helm, your brain changing quest to experience lasting transforma...

125: Do You Want to Know More about OMEGA 3's and Why These Essential Fatty Acids Are Beneficial for Your Overall Health and Wellness? 15.11.2021

Welcome to the CHOOSE 2 THINK ABOUT YOUR HEALTH SERIES we are running on Mondays through December.  I know!  There are a gazillion THOUGHTS that run interference with our best laid HEALTH plans, such as: I don’t have time to get to the gym or join an exercise class or to work out! I don’t have the money to invest in my health to this extent. I’ve always been a bit on the hefty size and I...

124: Quick Tips to Help You Calm Down and Keep Your Cool in the Heat of the Moment (Psalm 109) 11.11.2021

I thought it might be a good time to chat informally about anger, conflict management, and processing all the emotions we have when our blood starts to boil or when we feel wronged and falsely accused. I’d like to offer you 3 quick tips plus one BONUS practical action to take if you stay tuned until the end all of which will  help you calm down and put your thoughts and words in their proper...

123: Exactly Why Are Nutritional Yeast, Popcorn, and Olive Oil so Healthy and Beneficial for You? 08.11.2021

CHOOSE 2 THINK ABOUT YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH SERIES It's never too late to start what's right! Every healthy action you take with your body starts with your thoughts! Even micro-changes, like adding this mega-snack into your diet, can help you pivot in a much better direction and lifestyle. Wanna know what may be the healthiest snack on the planet (according to Yours Truly)?  Why it's organic po...

122: Introducing Nalumansi Deborah, My Lovely & Talented Virtual Assistant that You've Come to Adore 04.11.2021

To say she's a virtual assistant really doesn't do justice to who Deborah is!  I'd call her more of an integrator or social media guru.  Week after week, she remains persistent, calm, and determined to produce stellar work and contribute to the needs of a Grateful Heart Ministries.  She's the one who is behind the scenes in our Facebook community  and Instagram keeping you up-t...

121: Health Benefits of Drinking Green Tea with Harney & Sons Fine Teas (they are sooooo health-conscious and we should be, too!) 01.11.2021

This is an episode about CHOOSING TO THINK when it comes to our health! On the podcast we discover what it's like to live victoriously as 21st century Christians in all 4 areas of our lives: physical health emotional health spiritual health purpose/wealth health Tune in to hear about my favorite brand of tea as well as to see some of the diffusers I use every day!  If you're shopping for Chri...

120: Can't Figure out What's Bugging You? Feeling "meh"? Try these 5 tips to pivot today! (Psalm 16) 28.10.2021

Whatever you’re feeling or facing, try these 5 action items as inspired by Psalm 16) you can take to confront trials or take back that day when you just feel meh and can't quite put your finger on what’s bugging you inside. Declare God is good! Accept the things you cannot change. Get good sleep! Set the Lord continually before you. Ride it out! Tune in for all the details and to catch a glimpse o...

119: What Happens when You Drink Water Every Day? 7 Health Benefits to Make You Start Guzzling Today! 25.10.2021

Check out this episode to discover 7 Benefits to drinking H20 inspired by Healthline.com *PRODUCTS I USE TO HELP ME STAY ON TRACK WITH MY WATER CONSUMPTION: CONTIGO FOR HOT BEVERAGES: https://amzn.to/2ZaILUQ CONTIGO FOR COLD BEVERAGES: https://amzn.to/3B3oii0 THERMOFLASK (personal fav): https://amzn.to/3jo9rsL BRITA FILTERING PITCHER: https://amzn.to/3jn6qbY CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: WEBSITE: https:/...

118: Set Your Goals High and Reach for the Stars with Izzy House 21.10.2021

Meet Izzy! Space Marketing is at the heart of her career as she has combined both of her  passions of marketing and space into one expertise. With an extensive marketing background and armed with 20+ years of experience in public affairs, outreach, and marketing, she empowers space companies and furthers the dreams of space exploration for everyone. Her book, Space Marketing: Competing in the...

117: There's such GOOD NEWS for those times you feel unseen or small! Reject those toxic thoughts! 18.10.2021

God Sees You & He Hears You. Do You Believe This? Have you ever felt: Like you’ve worked so hard for the Lord, but the rewards just aren’t there? Small, alone, insignificant? Unworthy of God’s love? Let’s peek into the fascinating story of Hagar Target Scriptures: GEN. 16:13 [Hagar] gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the O...

116: Can You Hear God Calling Your Name especially when You're Depressed or Lonely? Find Hope Today in Psalm 42 14.10.2021

Are you looking for JOY? Does FREEDOM in your Christian walk seem to evade you? Got your heart set on OPTIMAL PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH?   Psalm 42 offers us a refreshing wave of HOPE especially when we find ourselves DEPRESSED or out of sorts in our lives. The psalmist practices: self-awareness self-reflection remembering God's faithfulness God focus present and future affirmation of G...

115: Whose Fault Is it Anyway and Who Will Take the Blame? Reframing "It's all x's fault" 11.10.2021

Find yourself playing the blame game these days? Harboring bitterness, resentment or ill will toward anyone? Crying out:  “After all I’ve done for you!!” Playing this dastardly game whether we blame others or ourselves often leads to unforgiveness. Wisdom beckons us to take a new path instead of walking down the path of offense. Action Items to Take when we long to forgive others or ourselves...

114: Trust God & Find Hope and Joy during Your Darkest Days with GINNY OWENS 07.10.2021

Ginny Owens has spent the past two decades sharing her heart with listeners and readers as a singer/songwriter, author, teacher, and advocate. Her unique musical style and inspirational lyrics transcend genre definition and have taken her to diverse venues, including the White House, the Sundance Film Festival, Lilith Fair, and the National Day of Prayer in Washington, D.C.  Ginny has also ta...

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