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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088: The Fascinating, Maddening & Beautiful Journey of Parenting Your Child Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder with Susan Mills 08.07.2021

Join Susan Mills, founder of My Autism Tribe, and me as we chat about the fascinating, maddening, and beautiful aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Susan's mission is to educate and serve others dealing with family members who have ASD.  Our discussion takes many twists and turns as Susan shares her fight and voice regarding autism.  Some of our talking points include: rewiring th...

087: Expectations vs. Reality: How the Proper Expectations Mindset Will Improve Your Emotional Health and Stamina Today (Clubhouse Mastermind) 05.07.2021

The expectancy mindset is crucial for emotional self-care and well being. Too often, we focus more on preconceived notions about our day, our life, our situations which cause us to sink into negative feedback loops in our minds and brains. Today's show walks us through the importance of fostering an expectancy mindset as well as how to practice it daily with practical examples. This mindset will h...

086: How to Win Every Battle You Face One Thought at a Time (Psalm 21) 01.07.2021

What personal stories of victory do you have?  In what areas of your life have you been an overcomer?  Have you beaten a really bad habit once and for all?  Have you won recently at a sports event? Or maybe received a special certificate of achievement?  Did you set a goal and achieve it?   Are you a dream chaser, not letting go, not giving up on something that you know is...

085: Joy in Your Heart: How Many of These Top 10 Traits of Happy People Do You Have Right Now? 28.06.2021

On today's CLUBHOUSE Chat, we discuss the JOYFUL MINDSET Top 10 Characteristics of Happy People: Foster deep inner satisfaction and sense of purpose Positive and upbeat Grateful to God Socially connected Serving, loving, giving Ditch the “if” or “when” statements waiting to be fulfilled Accept Challenges as ways to learn Laugh a lot (it is good medicine!) Focus on others and God Foster healthy hab...

084: From Victim to Victor & Why Our Thoughts Matter with Nathanael Zurbruegg a 3-Time Kidney Transplant Survivor 24.06.2021

My guest today shares his incredible life story as an inspiration to help you live the unlimited life God has for you, to see that difficulties are an investment for more fulfilment in the long term. How to work through hardships and trials: 1. Don’t give up 2. Choose your thoughts wisely 3. Focus on what you do have, not what you don’t 4. Take little steps in the right direction 5. Avoid self-pit...

083 Engage the Healthy Stress Mindset Right Now so You're More Relaxed and Productive (BONUS CLUBHOUSE) 21.06.2021

Our topic is about healthy stress! And you’re thinking wait how can stress be healthy?….Well, turns out it can!   Part of our conversation is based on Caroline Leaf’s book . In this episode we’re gonna cover a lot of ground including: Think, Learn, Succeed by Dr. Caroline Leaf We'll dip into these topics to help you manage stress in your life: Perspective is everything - reframe how you see s...

082: Keeping Your Joy (and Energy) even when Someone Says or Does Something Hurtful to You (Psalm 22) 17.06.2021

Take a deep dive today into the 5 R's of Taking Thoughts Captive. This is my signature process or technique in helping you live your BEST THOUGHT LIFE TODAY! Snag this infographic as a reminder of the process. Stick it on your fridge or at your desk! Check out this I CHOOSE 2 BE A BRAIN CHANGER TODAY t-shirt to inspire you to take thoughts captive. Connect with me at www.victoriadwalker.com Want p...

081: 12 Powerful Tips to Help You Release the Freight of Unforgiveness and Step into Emotional Freedom & Health Today (Bonus Clubhouse Mastermind) 14.06.2021

How to let go....finally let go of past hurts and offenses acknowledge your pain and the injustice done but learn to re-conceptualize pray through it choose to forgive talk it out with an accountability partner, a trusted friend or coach remember how much you have been forgiven; God's love is extended to all His children soften the issue with grace as you wonder what "tools" the one who hurts you...

080 UK Basketball Legend Cameron Mills on Leaving Your Ego & Self-Esteem on the "Bench" plus Several Sweet Benefits of Being Coachable in the Moment 10.06.2021

This captivating conversation today took so many wild turns and twists, much like Cameron's amazing basketball moves and maneuvers on the court!  A few of our topics include: the back story to his infamous "Shot Heard around the Bluegrass"  what it was like being coaching by Rick Pitino  expectations and mindsets  self-awareness  handling criticisms when they are true&nbsp...

079 Conquer Overwhelm: Learn How to Manage Your Time Wisely Today with These Tips (Bonus Clubhouse Mastermind) 07.06.2021

TIME is our most precious commodity, yet too often, we find it escaping through our fingers like sand. Tune in to today's episode as Christian thought leaders mastermind together to create a list of 17 practical tips and actions you can put into play today to take back your time! Snag the free cheat sheet with all 16 tips right here! Brain Changers Featured on today's recorded Clubhouse Mastermind...

078 If not now, when? 5 Ways to Energize Today Your God-given Calling, Purpose & Dreams in Life (Psalm 20) 03.06.2021

What is your dream?  Your calling and purpose?  Is there a dream inside you that’s been dormant for a while? What is it that you’ve always wanted to do, but have been a bit afraid to actually start. Do you want to launch a business or a ministry? Write a book? Create an online community? Sell your hand stitched designs or the jewelry you’ve been crafting?  Wanna Start your baking co...

077: 20 Tips for Fostering the Support Mindset & Simple Strategies for Self-Care You Can Start Today (BONUS CLUBHOUSE MASTERMIND) 31.05.2021

Oh boy!  This episode is chock full of practical tips and tricks to help you foster the SUPPORT MINDSET & practice daily SELF-CARE. BENEFITS OF DEVELOPING A SUPPORT MINDSET: Find Healing in a Group Become more others-focused and grow happier! (Biblical principle)  Increase longevity Manage your emotions better Feel motivated to persevere Decrease stress Snag your  FREE 2-page do...

076: Ditch Those Unfulfilled, Stuck & Overwhelmed Feelings and Gain Clarity Today about Your Passion & Purpose with Tatiana LaBello 27.05.2021

Tatiana LaBello is a woman’s empowerment speaker/coach with a powerful message to help you when you feel stuck, overwhelmed and unfulfilled. to BREAK THROUGH whatever is holding you back to live the life of your dreams! Learn to take control of your mind, body and life and work from the inside out to develop a healthy mind/attitude and body so you can live a life on purpose! Hats off to Tatiana: M...

075: Resiliency, Trust, Success & Failure in Business and Life: How to Find Energy with the Possible Mindset Today - CLUBHOUSE MASTERMIND 24.05.2021

The Possible Mindset will help you reframe any situation you are going through. What does it require? trust and faith in God determination and drive resiliency when things are tough the ability to see failure as data and information to help you learn thoughts that are focused on God's Truth about you, Him, your situation Tune in today for this BONUS CLUBHOUSE MASTERMIND featuring the amazingly tal...

074: Top 5 Secrets to Gain Clarity of Thought & Mind through the Spiritual Discipline of Prayer (Psalm 5) 20.05.2021

There are mornings when my prayer is so simple.   God, please help me today. I need you.  And then I’m off and running. And this is fine - we don’t want to be legalistic or burdensome when it comes to the spiritual discipline of prayer.  We want to foster the mindset that  prayer is a privilege not a must do.  That we GET to pray, not that we have to pray. WHO should pray?...

073: BONUS Clubhouse Mastermind: 7 Powerful Tips to Help You Live Your Best Thought Life by Taking Control of Your Emotions and Moods 17.05.2021

Loved chatting on Clubhouse with these amazing Christian women: Rebecca Wilcox Titiola Ajayi-Jones Katrina Dorroh Ajuna (not sure of last name!) Together we created 7 tips to help you handle your emotions and feelings especially in the heat of the moment so you can live your BEST THOUGHT life daily! Tune in to hear how real-life 21st century Christian women practice what we preach. You'll hear sto...

072: Six Christian Brain Changers Up Close & Personal 13.05.2021

Meet 6 Brain Changers who will share with you their tips and tricks to overcoming one toxic thought, lie, self-defeating thought, or debilitating mindset.  You're sure to walk away jazzed about their progress and inspired to make a few changes yourself in order to start living your best Thought life today! Connect with me at www.victoriadwalker.com Check out the I choose to be a brain changer...

071: Discovering that Sweet Spot where Creative Passion Meets God's Calling on Your Life with Krissbeth Carey 06.05.2021

Let’s just say that the word for the day is CREATIVITY!   Krissbeth Carey is a self-starter, a one-of-a kind entrepreneur who expresses her feelings and emotions through her art.  She says she’s always been introverted and shy about sharing her artwork or any creative thing she does, but her journey with God over the years has led her to expressing herself creatively and finding joy...

070: God Puts JOY in Your Heart like He Put the Stars in the Sky (Psalm 4) 29.04.2021

What does joy do to your brain?  Joy packs a pretty good dopamine and serotonin punch in our noggin that make us want to connect with others.  Relationships and other people are central to feelings of joy and happiness.   Joy builds resilience and godly character. Joy is a fruit of the spirit within us.  After recognizing that God places joy in our hearts, what can we do to fos...

069: Overcoming Discouragement and Pressing forward toward Your Dreams (Conversation on Clubhouse App) 22.04.2021

Today you're invited into a sneak peak into the CLUBHOUSE app!  Join the room today where this conversation recorded LIVE leads to participants sharing how to overcome discouragement when the rest of the world doesn't understand or support what we believe to be our mission on earth.  We chat about pushing forward through our fears as we pursue our passions!  Walk away from this mess...

068: Why seeking God first each day is good for your brain (Psalm 5) 15.04.2021

Yep!  It's true!  Can you list a few benefits from seeking God first each and every day? Do you know what most people do first when they wake up and why that might cause brain damage? Don't miss a simple story of how priming the pump is like seeking God first. The result:  Living Water that permeates everything we do! Stay Connected here:   www.victoriadwalker.com Click the Lis...

067: The Courage to FEEL: Overcoming Bulimia after 40 with LaurieAnn Campbell 08.04.2021

LaurieAnn Campbell, award winning author, blogger, and podcaster shares her journey to overcoming her 30-year battle with bulimia nervosa. According to research from Current Psychiatry Reports Eating disorders, which include bulimia, anorexia, binge-eating, are the most lethal mental health conditions. The Eating Disorders Coalition reports that every 62 minutes, at least one person loses their li...

066: How do you know if your thoughts are toxic or truthful? Take this Quiz to find out! 01.04.2021

Can you decide whether these 10 questions will lead you to the vineyard or through the door that leads to darkness? Tune in to hear all the questions! Click here to get the free, downloadable image of the vineyard and garden to help you sift through the thousands of thoughts running through your mind each day! Find the t-shirt design:  I CHOOSE TO LIVE IN THE GARDEN TODAY right here ! Visit m...

065: Secrets to Reaching the Hearts of Your Children with Katrina Dorroh 25.03.2021

Katrina Dorroh is passionate about families passing on their love for Jesus to the next generation. She has developed a resource which comes alongside parents to help them create fun-faith filled memories with their kids. It's called Faith and Family Box. Katrina's ministry mission is to transform lives through Gods Word, Family Time and Joy. Katrina Dorroh lives in North Carolina with her husband...

064: Neuroplasticity, Truth Leads & Developing New Habits 18.03.2021

Your brain and mine are plastic or moldable , and if this isn’t the best news ever I’m not sure what is! Those negative, toxic thoughts and mindsets that seem to be hard wired into our brains circuitry can actually be deenergized and disassembled and then rewired with God’s Truth.  Truth leads us toward optimal emotional health and wholeness.  What you think matters A TON and if you’re n...

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