God-Sized Dreams | Mental Health, Mindset, Procrastination, Insecurities, Fear, Purpose

Do you feel overwhelmed by distractions, stuck in survival mode, or unsure how to hear God’s voice? In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt shares a timely word about stepping out of the noise, aligning with Kingdom priorities, and boldly using your voice for God’s mission. Drawing from her 21-day sugar fast, Melissa reflects on how fasting, prayer, and intentio...

Are you feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in a cycle of endless to-dos? In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt shares the life-changing power of brain dumping—a simple yet effective tool to declutter your mind, reduce stress, and regain focus. If you’re juggling a never-ending to-do list, struggling with ADHD, or feeling mentally drained, this episode w...

Are you struggling to find the right therapist or feeling stuck in life? In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt continues her conversation with licensed therapist and author Rachael Gilbert. Together, they discuss: Practical tips for finding the best therapist for your needs. How to advocate for yourself in therapy. The importance of reconnecting with your body...

For every woman who feels weighed down by body image issues, shame, or past trauma. Get actionable steps and encouragement to break free from insecurities and start living with purpose and confidence, grounded in God's truth. In this powerful episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt interviews Christian therapist and author of Image Restored, Rachael Gilbert, about overcoming body image inse...

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian Life Coach Melissa Batt shares actionable strategies to help you manage digital distractions and find focus in an overwhelmed world. Drawing from her personal journey with ADHD, Melissa offers insights on setting boundaries, turning off notifications, and creating intentional habits to live a purpose-driven life. Perfect for busy women looking to...

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa dives into the common struggle of feeling stuck and the different ways it can show up in our lives—from imposter syndrome and anxiety to people-pleasing and burnout. Drawing from her own experiences and her work as a Christian life coach, Melissa explores how to recognize when you’re stuck, the importance of paying attention to those feelings, and...

Are you constantly battling anxiety, fatigue, or struggling to focus and wondering, "What is wrong with me?" In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD and discovering the impact of the MTHFR gene mutation. After years of feeling drained and frustrated by her lack of focus, Melissa opens up about how these two often overlooked conditions...

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, the host and Christian Life Coach, Melissa Batt shares an insightful conversation with her sister about mental health, medication, and the importance of finding the right support. From navigating depression and anxiety to discovering the power of DNA testing for personalized medication, Melissa and her sister discuss their journeys toward better mental hea...

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt opens up about one of her deepest insecurities—her broad shoulders—and how God has transformed that insecurity into a source of strength. Sharing an emotional story about caring for her grandmother, Melissa reflects on how the very thing she once despised became an essential part of fulfilling God's purpose. She challenges listeners to stop hi...

Struggling with nighttime anxiety or waking up from panic attacks? In this episode, Christian Life Coach Melissa Batt shares her personal experience and faith-based tools to help you overcome situational anxiety, especially during the night. Rather than focusing on traditional methods like box breathing, Melissa dives deep into Christian solutions grounded in worship, scripture, and prayer. She of...

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt shows you how to take baby steps toward building healthy habits and creating simple routines that help reduce overwhelm and anxiety. If you're feeling stuck, anxious, or exhausted by the never-ending to-do list, this episode will guide you through how small, intentional actions can lead to big changes in your life. Melissa...

In this heartfelt episode of Priorities on Purpose, join your host, Christian life coach and faith mentor, Melissa Batt, as she shares her transformative journey toward living a sober-minded life. This conversation is not about rules or legalism; it’s a personal exploration of faith, convictions, and finding freedom in a way that honors God. Melissa delves into the concept of sobriety—not just fro...

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa dives into a critical topic for 2024—setting boundaries. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like you’re constantly juggling too much, this episode is for you. Melissa shares how establishing healthy boundaries can be life-changing, offering practical tips to protect your time, energy, and relationships. Drawing from her personal experiences...

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt addresses women struggling with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. Melissa shares powerful Bible verses and practical insights to help you break free from the cycle of merely surviving and start living with intention. She delves into how anxiety, stress, and unhealthy coping mechanisms impact your life and offers actionable...

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, host and life coach Melissa Batt explores the concept of "survival mode"—a common coping mechanism during stressful or traumatic times. While survival mode can be crucial in emergencies, it often leads to unhealthy long-term habits when it becomes a default way of living. Melissa sheds light on how habits like excessive social media scrolling, binge-watchi...

In "Priorities on Purpose," Melissa Batt, Christian Life Coach and podcast host shares her insights on living with intention and how coaching can help you achieve your goals, deepen your faith, or address life’s dissatisfaction. Melissa works with women to identify what's working and what isn't in their lives. Through detailed action plans and pre-scheduled weekly calls, she supports clients in ma...

Is going back to church something you are feeling called to do? If so, this podcast episode will give you practical tips on finding a new church. I'm acknowledging all the elephants and sharing some of my own personal experiences about feeling as if attending church was pointless. I know it sounds harsh, but it appeared that most church attendees were going through the motions. I wanted no part of...

Prepare for Battle: Conquer Resistance and Find Your Purpose Have you been going through the motions on autopilot, doing the same thing every day? Do you feel like there has to be more to life than the life you are living? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, discontentment, or just feel completely 'blah' sometimes? Today on the podcast, we are talking about the three words I have been talkin...

Stop worrying about what people think when things don't go as planned. This episode is all about mom life, pivots, fear, and Cara Pinder's children's book about the tooth fairy. It's also a great episode for those who have big dreams and want to achieve all the things.  In this episode, Melissa hosts longtime friend and author of children's book, The Tooth Fairy's Stars, Cara Pinder. Melissa and C...

If you are a woman who has been through hard things that have left you feeling angry, resentful, or struggling with unforgiveness, and you want to deepen your relationship with Jesus, check out this episode. Melissa Batt, the host of the podcast Priorities on Purpose, discusses five books that have significantly impacted her life and helped her live more intentionally. Each book has helped her in...

Welcome to the replay of the first episode of Season 2 of Priorities on Purpose. In this episode, I shared all about my life transitions at the time and mental health updates: Relocating from Corbin, Kentucky, to a small town near Lexington and unexpected challenges from the move • Decision to change mental health medications during the move and how that affected me • How stillness and absence of...

In this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa discusses the importance of loving oneself and one's neighbors, as commanded by Jesus in the Bible. She also encourages listeners to assess how well they are loving God and others and to journal about it for self-reflection. Melissa emphasizes that loving oneself is not about self-indulgence but about self-car...

In this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Melissa Batt, who is also a life coach, shares part of a masterclass teaching about the power of consistency when creating habits and working on goals.  She also talks a lot about the power of attaching those habits and goals to what God's plan is for you. If you struggle with self-sabotage or feel like you are always failing when it comes to your goals, t...

In this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa Batt discusses her journey toward sobriety and her intentional decision to say no to alcohol forever. She emphasizes that her experiences and convictions are not prescriptions for others, but are meant to be a conversation starter. Melissa talks about her convictions with alcohol, and prescription medication l...

In this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Life Coach, Melissa Batt discusses situational anxiety, particularly the kind that arises in the middle of the night or during times of conflict or chaos. She clarifies that she's not referring to diagnosed general anxiety disorder in this episode although she has been diagnosed and has experience with it.   Melissa shares her personal experiences and offe...