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

Let's explore the third R, REPLACE, in the 7 R's for Living Your Best Thought Life. You learn 7 ways to use biblical perspectives and verses to replace these 6 common toxic or negative thoughts that lead you into dark, unhealthy places. Those thoughts are: I'm so ugly. I'm too old. I'll always be unhealthy. I'm not capable. (tricky one!) I'm so unhappy. I'm unworthy...

Studying Psalm 17 is important for you as a Christian because it provides a model for prayer and helps you understand how to seek God's help during difficult times. The psalmist demonstrates a deep trust in God and a desire for Him to vindicate and protect him against his enemies. Let's pull out 6 key takeaways that you can apply to your life today so that you can: deepen your relationship...

Everything you think is not necessarily TRUE. Resisting your negative thoughts and all out rejecting any lies you may be believing is the 2nd R in the 7 R's for Living Your Best Thought Life! How might you do this? Ask yourself: Is this thought based on facts or assumptions? What evidence do I have to support or refute this thought? Am I using an all-or-nothing or black-and-white thinking patt...

Today we delve into The Readable Bible , a brand-new illustrative translation that presents the text in modern formats and translates it as we speak today. Our guest is Rod Laughlin, the founder and team leader of The Readable Bible, who shares the inspiration behind the project and how it differs from other versions. The Readable Bible features unique formatting such as family trees for genealogi...

Today we'll explore the power of your thoughts and how they impact your life. Did you know that up to 95% of your thoughts are repetitive, and the majority of them are negative? But the good news is that you can rewire your brain to think positively and create new pathways. In this episode, we delve into the first of the 7 Rs for Living Your Best Thought Life , which is RECOGNIZE . Recognizing...

Did you know that you can THINK your way out of fear, anxiety, and mood swinging? You can THINK your way out of distress, anger, sadness, and addiction! Let me tell you how! Tune in to geek out on neuroscience with me and really get it clear in your brain that if you can think your way IN to icky situations in life, you can think your way OUT. Isn't that exciting?! This mini-episode is Day 4 i...

Are you looking for guidance and inspiration in your daily life? Do you want to understand the universal reality of human sin and how to find hope and encouragement in God's provision and salvation ? Looking for a little bit of joy in God’s presence ? Simply put, do you long to grow closer to God but sometimes you don’t know how? Let me tell you how applying Psalm 14 to your life can lead to t...

Say NO to synthetic vitamins and go for whole food supplements instead! Choose 2 Think when it comes to your PHYSICAL HEALTH! The 3 main benefits of taking whole food supplements (from organic fruits and veggies) are the following: Nutrient Bioavailability Nutrient Synergy Nutrient Quality Tune in to find out what all this is about AND the top 5 nutritional needs for women over 50. After hours of...

Erin Porter, author of Eat Pray Get Well - A journey from Chronic Illness & Brokenness to Wholeness & Healing , has been interviewed on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS American Health Journal, CTN, Know the Cause and more. At eighteen years old, and after an abusive childhood, she was desperate to leave her parents house and moved to New York City. Instead of embarking on a new journey of exploring the...

GO LIVE DAY 2: 6 top foods that are oh-so-good for your GUT! WHY SHOULD YOU EAT THESE FOODS: Improved Digestion: Eating foods that are good for your gut can help improve your digestion by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in your gut. This can lead to better nutrient absorption, reduced inflammation, and a healthier digestive system overall. Boosted Immune System: A healthy gut is crucia...

DAY 1 in the GO LIVE CHALLENGE: 5 SUPERIOR BRAIN FOODS! But why should you eat foods that are good for your brain? Improved Cognitive Function: Eating a healthy diet that is rich in brain-boosting foods can help improve cognitive function, including memory, focus, and attention. This can help you perform better at work or school and improve your overall quality of life. Reduced Risk of Neurologica...

The 4 Practical Applications and Takeaways from Psalm 10 for 21st-century Christians: Trusting in God's justice Standing up against wickedness in the world.  Praying for the oppressed Examining your own heart And what are the 3 positive results from putting these applications into play? Tune in to find out! Plus I'll leave you with a few CHALLENGES! CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: ⁠ EMAIL ⁠ : choos...

This is the final, summarizing episode in our Monday series on Cognitive Distortions or faulty thinking. Cognitive distortions are patterns of thinking that are inaccurate, irrational, or negative, and can lead to distorted perceptions of oneself, others, and the world around us. They are often automatic and unconscious, and can impact our emotions, behaviors, and overall well-being. We wrap the s...

In 2016, Hands 4Life founder Stacy Shewey traveled to Haiti as part of a mission trip. On that trip, she visited a newly constructed community with an assisted living facility for the elderly. Witnessing firsthand the tremendous need in the developing world for high-quality, compassionate care for older adults, Stacy began a journey leading to the creation of Hands 4Life – one of the few nonprofit...

Today, let me share a very personal story of how I fell into the cognitive distortion called Personalization and Blaming. The story is for a mature audience so please be mindful of little ones around you. Stay tuned for 5 tips to help you beat this type of faulty thinking so you can improve your relationships and increase your self and God esteem! *SPECIAL MENTIONS: Diadem WARROR pickleball paddle...

Peace means completeness, soundness in body, welfare, safety,  quiet, tranquility, contentment, peace in your relationships and with God in your covenant relationship.  You know an aspect of the fruit of the spirit is PEACE, I love this new testament definition of peace as a component of being a Christian:  the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothin...

What is LABELING? What’s the big deal? How does it affect you? How do you Overcome it? What does the Bible say about your TRUE LABEL? Labeling is when you take one event or one particular behavior and you make a character judgment or an absolute and extreme conclusion based on that situation. You label yourself or others in a negative light, i.e., You’re an idiot You’re a loser A jerk  A failure U...

James Edwards joins us on the show today.  He is featured in and has been an incredible resource for the creators of the film INNOVATION RACE . James is the founder and executive director of Conservatives for Property Rights, and is the patent advisor for the Eagle Forum Education and Legal Defense Fund. He is an outspoken Christian - and part of why he is involved in the fight to protect pat...

Sometimes it’s one word that creeps into your vocabulary and can cause you to feel guilty, anxious, and worried . This particular word can cause you to experience frustration, and even stress . Often after using this one word you conclude you’re a failure. What is that word you wonder? SHOULD. I should have done those dishes last night. I should have finished that report at work. I should be skinn...

Training yourself to praise the Lord can be exceptionally difficult when you are depressed, anxious, or feeling overwhelmed. It’s like your mind is so consumed by your situation that you cannot see past all the gazillion hurdles that are looming ahead in your way. So you take the path of least resistance with your thoughts. You repeat those same negative and toxic thoughts that actually may have g...

Emotional Reasoning. This type of cognitive distortion or faulty thinking may be the most difficult to discern in some ways because it is based on feelings and emotions. In part 7 of our Magnificent Mondays series on cognitive distortions, we will take a deep dive into EMOTIONAL REASONING. Admittedly I have been a person who has been incredibly emotionally driven.  My emotions and feelings were KI...

Dr. Samuel Kojoglanian (Dr. Sam, Dr. K) is a cardiologist and an evangelist who brings healing to hearts and souls by God’s grace. He is singled out as one of the most compassionate doctors and designated as the top 1% of all the 950,000 physicians in America. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, Dr. Sam shares God’s love by mending hearts, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, caring for orphans, and...

On Part 6 in our Magnificent Mondays Series on Cognitive Distortions, we’re gonna  👉🏽 lay out what MAGNIFICATION is using the 3 N's to help you remember,  👉🏽 illustrate what this type of cognitively distorted thinking can lead to in your life, such as anxiety and procrastination 👉🏽 offer 4 ways you can de-energize this type of faulty thinking so you can get that PEACE and JOY in all your...

"With all your heart," do you:  ⚪ praise God ⚪ serve Him ⚪ love Him ⚪ turn to Him ⚪ turn back to Him when you goof ⚪ keep His commandments and laws ⚪ hold fast to Him ⚪ take hold of His Words  Whoa! That's a tall order BUT God will equip you to do just this! On today's episode you're gonna hear stories about patience and living your life for Christ. I'll challenge you to kee...

Today, part 5 JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS hits me right in the heart!  I struggle with this type of faulty thinking more than all the other types so far. In this episode, let’s: Define Jumping to Conclusions Talk about the dangers of this type of faulty thinking Lay out a framework for overcoming this cognitive distortion starting today! And why do you want to stay tuned to the end to hear the remedy?...