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

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, host Melissa Batt discusses the importance of speaking up and the potential costs of doing so. She shares her personal journey from being a timid, insecure person to becoming more assertive and vocal, particularly in her direct sales career. Melissa also discusses the spiritual aspect of speaking up, emphasizing that it is a form of obedience to God. She w...

In this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa Batt discusses the importance of routines and healthy habits. She explains that routines allow us to operate on autopilot, freeing up brain capacity for other tasks. However, she warns against falling into bad habits, especially those picked up while living in survival mode. This is a great episode if you stru...

In this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa Batt discusses the concept of having a kingdom mindset, which involves seeing things from God's point of view and focusing on what matters to Him. She shares personal experiences of conflict and forgiveness within her family, emphasizing the importance of not meddling in situations and allowing God to work in...

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian Life Coach, Melissa Batt discusses a lifelong insecurity. She shares how God used something she had always despised for the benefit of her dying grandmother. She now sees something she viewed as a weakness in a new light and is learning to love this part of herself.  She challenges listeners to get honest with their insecurities and acknowledge t...

In this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach, Melissa Batt discusses the importance of engaging with the older generation, often referred to as the silent generation. She was inspired by an Instagram reel about those who are living over the age of 75. Melissa emphasizes the importance of learning from their life experiences and encourages listeners to have meaningful conversation...

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, host Melissa discusses her struggle with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the MTHFR gene mutation. She shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, despite having symptoms since childhood that was overlooked and considered daydreaming. Melissa explains how her ADHD symptoms, such as lack of focus, losing track of time, an...

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa Batt discusses the importance of loving as described in 1 Corinthians 13:4. She emphasizes that love should be patient, kind, not envious or boastful, not proud, not dishonoring others, not self-seeking, not easily angered, and keeps no record of wrongs.   She suggests that these characteristics should define...

Whenever you say yes to someone or something, you are also saying no to something else. If you always say yes, how will you prioritize the things that truly matter to you? Today you get a BTS (behind the scenes) of a laser coaching session I did with someone participating inside of my free 12 Weeks to Success Workshop. Sonya has gigantic goals and knows where she wants to go. However, her constant...

In this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach Melissa discusses the importance of setting boundaries in life. She defines boundaries as a line that defines the limits of an area and emphasizes that humans are not limitless in their resources, hence the need for boundaries. She argues that boundaries are necessary to protect our time, energy, and other resources, prevent burnout, a...

In this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach & Faith Mentor, Melissa Batt dives into a topic close to the heart: the distinction between knowing God and merely knowing about God. She highlights the significance of fostering a personal connection with God, rather than just following rituals or traditions. Melissa encourages listeners to nurture this relationship through prayer...

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 new 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 a...

In the latest episode of "Priorities on Purpose," host Melissa Batt dives into the topic of "numbing out" – disconnecting from our emotions and experiences. She breaks down how this coping mechanism can be a lifesaver during tough times, but also cautions against letting it become a long-term habit that holds us back. Melissa paints a picture of the various ways we might numb out, from endlessly s...

In this episode, Christian Life Coach and faith mentor, Melissa discusses Bible verses from Luke chapter 1, verses 34 and 35, which warn against the dangers of squandering resources and being weighed down by anxieties. She challenges listeners to evaluate their lives and identify areas where they may be squandering their time, energy, or resources. She also encourages them to live intentionally an...

In "Priorities on Purpose," Melissa Batt, the host and Christian life coach, delves into her approach to coaching and empowering women to lead intentional lives. She guides listeners through the core aspects of her coaching process: identifying what's working and what's not, setting specific goals, crafting actionable plans, and maintaining weekly accountability. Throughout her coaching journey, B...

Melissa Batt, host of the podcast Priorities on Purpose, discusses the importance of intentional living, mental health, and personal growth with a Christian perspective. She encourages listeners to reflect on their past year by identifying five positive experiences, three negative experiences, and the biggest lessons learned. She also prompts listeners to consider what they want to do more of in t...

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...

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, Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa Batt discusses the importance of loving others as described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. According to scripture, love should be patient, kind, not envious or boastful, not proud, not dishonoring others, not self-seeking, not easily angered, and keeps no record of wrongs. She suggests that these characteristics sho...

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 of Priorities on Purpose.  In this episode, I share all about my life transitions and mental health updates from the last few months, including: •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 ab...

Welcome to Season 2, friends. We made it! And, I’m happy to share that we are niching down and moving out of business coaching. For those who have been around the longest, you may know that life coaching is where my passion truly is. And, while I will still be coaching a few direct sellers, they already know my holistic approach to make sure their main priorities aren’t neglected for the sake of s...

Have you set some big goals for yourself this year but are having trouble getting started or getting derailed from the habits you want to start or end? Do you think you may be holding yourself back from your true potential? So many of us fall prey to these misconceptions and most of us do it without even realizing it.     Misconception #1 - You have to be perfect to succeed. Misconception #2 - Som...

Hi friends, I’m resharing one of my straight fire episodes because I think it’s so timely as the new year kicks off. We have these God-given dreams and goals, but we might be scared to start or we keep getting distracted and derailed. In this episode, I talk through three key things I believe have helped me achieve my dreams of being a successful life and business coach. When I started dreaming of...

The new year is often a time for us to reevaluate our priorities, removing what is no longer working for us and adding new habits, as we start fresh for the new year. As you may know, I recently moved and am still going through the process of settling in. Moving also forces us to reevaluate the stuff of our lives, both physically and mentally as we move to a new place and space. In this super valu...

Does this sound familiar? You set goals for yourself, but no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to achieve them. You've been told that the key to success is simply setting goals, but you're feeling the pain of disappointment when those goals remain out of reach. It's time to uncover the missing element that no one told you about: aligning your personal desires and values. In this episode...

Is going back to church something you are feeling called to in this holiday season? 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....