The Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle: Managing Emotions and Overwhelm Using Brain Science and Biblical Truth for Calm + Clarity

Ready for fresh starts and new beginnings in the new year? This episode is part one in a three-part series on goal setting and creating a mindset that is going to support us in the changes we want to make in the new year. Today we’re talking about the vital step we must take before we set New Years resolutions or make changes. Plus I’m sharing the reasons why we stay stuck in old habits or self-sa...

Finding soul rest is at the top of several of our to-do lists for the upcoming year. But how do we get to rest? How can we find rest in everyday practical ways?  Today I’m sharing what I’ve learned about rest and giving you my ten favorite resources for finding soul rest. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [2:26] Why soul rest is important [8:04] What rest is and what rest isn’t [13:19] How to make soul rest a pr...

Although it seems counterintuitive, a battle with depression can help us grow closer to God.  We know depression exists, and maybe we have struggled with depression ourselves, but we don’t really talk about depression enough in the Church. We might wonder, where is God when I’m battling depression? What does God say about overcoming depression? Is it OK to take medication during times of depressio...

Self compassion is a big part of having a healthy identity as a Christian woman, or just as a woman in general.  If we struggle with perfectionism, however, at times it can feel downright impossible to have compassion for ourselves.  All we can see are the things that are wrong, or the things that need to change.  How can we cultivate self compassion when we struggle with perfectionism? As a recov...

How can we mentally prepare for the holiday season without a loved one and manage grief at the holidays? Managing loss at Christmas and Thanksgiving can be extremely difficult since these seasons are traditionally a time of family celebration and fun.  In today’s podcast episode we will be speaking about grief as related to the loss of a loved one, but grief can show up in many ways such as grievi...

How can we find hope when times are difficult?  We may have hope when times are easy, but what happens when that hope turns to despair and we’re plagued with negative thoughts of hopelessness? Even if we have faith in God, when there is something so terrible, so difficult, so unimaginable happening in front of us, hope can feel really far away.  Today we are talking about how to break free from ho...

What does the Bible say about managing emotions and how can these verses help us manage negative thoughts and even grow closer to God ?  We are sharing 10 Bible verses on managing emotions that every Christian needs to know.  I’ve arranged these mindset Bible verses in a specific pattern to help us understand the big mindset issues we face in managing our thoughts and the specific ways God encoura...

I’m often asked “how do I create mental space to grow closer to God when my life is so busy?” Today I’m excited to bring in bestselling author Christy Wright for her perspective on how to find life balance and create life rhythms to support your priorities, such as spiritual growth.  Christy will be sharing from her new book Take Back Your Time which has some awesome insights on how to set boundar...

Christian meditation for teens is a wonderful way for teen girls and teen boys to learn how to renew their minds and grow closer to God. If you’ve ever wondered how to help your kids overcome negative thoughts, today’s conversation with Sarah Geringer offers great insight on how to help our kids manage toxic thoughts using the power of God’s word. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [2:41] What is Christian medita...

As we get closer to Thanksgiving, many of us start thinking about how to be more grateful and what it means to be grateful. Gratitude is much easier when life is good, but how can we practice gratitude when hard times hit? How can we authentically practice gratitude when we are frustrated and unhappy with our life circumstances?  I honestly believe that we can have a gratitude mindset in every sea...

The most frustrating part of renewing your mind is self-sabotage.  Why would we work against ourselves to change our hearts and thoughts when we know what God wants for us?  Today we’re talking about what it means to self-sabotage, where self-sabotaging thought patterns come from, and why so many of us struggle with these self-sabotaging behaviors.  Plus I have a really fun acronym that I’ve creat...

In today’s episode, I’m sharing all the details about brain priming: what it is, how it works, why it’s effective, and why it is the number one tool I use to help women overcome negative thoughts - especially when they feel stuck in toxic thinking ruts and they just can’t get out.  Once we’ve discovered some of the core thought patterns (especially around worth, love and being enough) we use brain...

Have you ever felt held back being who you want to be in a relationship? Maybe you’ve had past hurts and those keep you from new relationships. You might want to meet new people and develop deeper relationships, but then you self-sabotage the relationship and cut off the relationship before things get started.   What deeper mindsets are at play here? How might our identity in God (and our relation...

I frequently hear from women about how their inner critic runs the show, and I have struggled with it as well.  If you feel that mental battle going on inside and you want some relief, this episode is for you. Today I’m going to share a powerful strategy that truly transformed how I relate to the inner critic and has been an incredible tool for helping women find freedom.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [2:04...

What can practicing love in action look like?  Is loving others or being “the hands and feet of Jesus” just a nice term we throw around in Christianity?  This is something that really challenged me recently, and I encourage you to take some time to think about it as well.   In today’s conversation with my friend Somer Colbert, we boil it down to what exactly it means to love in action. We also dis...

Today we’re talking about overcoming negative thoughts - and if you struggle with negative thoughts, then you know that you cannot just get rid of them! You have probably tried to stop them, but for whatever reason, they feel like they’re stuck in your mind.   I want to help you understand why that is happening, and why it’s related to subconscious thought patterns you may be struggling with.   We...

Do you have a fear of pursuing God’s calling for your life?  It can be overwhelming to think about the big plans God is preparing us for! If you want to pursue your calling (but aren’t sure how to push past the fear) you’ll love this coaching conversation with Stacey from the Christian Mindset Makeover as we help her work through the mindsets and negative thoughts behind her fears of pursuing God’...

Ever feel like you’re not good enough? We all struggle with feeling like we’re not good enough sometimes.  In fact not feeling enough ("I’m not a good enough wife", "I’m not a good enough mom") is one of the most common broken soundtracks that Christian women struggle with.  Why do so many of us struggle with feeling like we’re not good enough? How can we rewire these core nega...

I am a recovering perfectionist and a recovering workaholic. Do you struggle with being a workaholic or a perfectionist too?  Today we’re talking about what it’s like to live inside the mind of a perfectionist and a workaholic so that if you struggle with these thought patterns and want to find healing you can find practical tips to renew your mind and comfort that you’re not alone.   We cover:  W...

How does hustle culture and the need to achieve affect our thoughts and overall mental health? I believe the hustle culture is toxic. In fact, in 2017, the hustle culture mentality nearly took my life.  Today I’m sharing my story of how I escaped from the hustle culture and the number one thing to focus on if you struggle with workaholism, perfectionism and want to stop the hustle in your life. If...

Has God asked you to step out in faith to pursue God-sized dreams or a life calling that feels scary and overwhelming?  Even if we have a strong relationship with God, all kinds of negative thoughts and fear can arise when we step into a new season of trusting God with our life calling and big dreams.   Today my guest Rachel Swanson and I are talking about listening to God when He calls us to purs...

Struggle with body image issues + want more body confidence?  Tired of being in the diet cycle?  If you have a negative body image or feel unworthy or unhappy because of your body image, today’s podcast episode with Rachael Gilbert. offers great tips for renewing your thoughts about your body and encourages you that you’re not alone in these issues of body confidence. We address body image and bod...

What does it mean to be an addict or to be addicted to something?  As Christians we’re called to not let anything get in the way of our relationship with God, and we don’t have to be ashamed to say “I am an addict” because Jesus offers forgiveness, healing and a way out of addiction.   Do you find yourself falling into habits when you’re stressed as a way to escape life’s difficulties? Today in th...

What does spiritual rest or sabbath rest look like, and how can we give ourselves permission to embrace God’s gift of rest, set boundaries around our schedules, and seek sabbath rest without any guilt, shame, or fear? Today on the podcast my friend Deanna Mason and I are talking about how to create a lifestyle of soul rest—this is the deep kind of sabbath rest that we’re all desperate for but feel...

We all wonder how to find contentment in Christ when we’re struggling through life challenges, don't we? That’s what my guest Nicole Jacobsmeyer and I talk about on today’s podcast.  We share about finding contentment in the Lord when we’re going through difficult seasons. We talk about how joy isn’t a requirement for contentment, the gifts of waiting in the messy middle of a trial, and the p...