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

Our 4 parts of self --our emotional self, physical self, intellectual self and spiritual self--work together to create our thoughts, emotions and overall perspective.  Today we’re going to do a free guided meditation--something I do with my coaching clients as part of the Reset Group Coaching program -- to look deeper into what your four parts of self might be saying so you can get more insight on...

What’s going on inside you right now?  Maybe you’re feeling frustrated and overwhelmed but are wondering “What am I feeling?” and “Why do I feel like this?” You’re not sure what’s going on with your emotions, but you’re tired of running from them and want to find healing and life balance so you can be yourself again. Today on the podcast we’re going to do a self-check on what’s going on inside by...

Ever felt like your relationship with God was like checking a box?  That your connection with God was in your head but not in your heart?  Maybe you been told “God loves you” and “God is in control,” but Christian truths ring hollow in your heart and God feels far away, even though you go to church and do all "right things" to connect with God.   Today on the podcast I’m sharing a conver...

You want to grow closer to God because you know it’s important.  Yet, you find yourself spiritually stuck.  You can’t seem to make connection with God happen in your schedule.  You wonder, "Why is it so hard for me to grow spiritually? Why can’t I seem to connect to God as an ongoing habit in my life?"  Hmmm... sounds like a hidden spiritual growth habit might be at work. In today's...

There’s been a lot on the news lately to process. And I’m processing it right beside you.  My heart is to share with you the tools I’m leaning into right now in real time as I process the difficult issues going on around us—inside and outside our homes.  There’s so much hurt, anger and confusion, and I’m praying that what I can share today can help you process and find clarity too.  P.S. My point...

As a Christian woman, you have a new God-given identity as a forgiven and loved daughter of God.  But did you know that God has a special identity and purpose that's unique to your calling? In today's episode, our guest Octavia Louis shares the story of how God used the circumstances of a very famous Bible character’s life to shape his identity and life calling, and how we can discover o...

We have a new identity in Christ... yet so many of us struggle with walking in our God-given identity because of negative self-talk.  Even though we're connected to God, we listen to the enemy's lies instead of God's truths and we are robbed of the peace, joy and confidence that comes from living in our new identity.  How can we manage our inner critic and stop negative self talk so...

Ever wondered, “is it OK to doubt my faith?” What do you when you call yourself a Christian… and you’re struggling with your faith in God? How can you stay connected to God when you doubt your faith and have big questions about God? Oh friend, today’s guest shares her story of a season of doubting her faith—her journey through it, how God met her in the middle of this season, and how she wants to...

Finding hope in uncertain times can feel impossible, especially when our minds are filled with anxious thoughts and worry. How can we trust God in trials when our world feels like it’s falling apart?  Friend, in this episode I’m sharing my story how my faith in God carries me through trials including the one I was going through as I recorded this episode—a school shooting in my hometown.   My rela...

When you struggle with anxious thoughts, you often find yourself in the what if worry cycle. How can we stop what if worrying, release our fears of the future and find lasting peace and hope? Today I’m sharing my story of how I have struggled with worry and anxiety and how I have learned how to worry less and manage these what if questions. LEARN TO RELEASE ANXIOUS THOUGHTS THROUGH BIBLE STUDY + P...

Are you thinking, "I need a new mindset!” in light of what’s going on around us?  Are you ready for a new attitude, especially around difficult life circumstances that are out of your control?  I get it! I’m going through that right now too, and here’s what I’m doing about it (and what you can do too). Today’s podcast gives practical tips for getting through a funk or releasing negative emoti...

Struggling with anxious thoughts and need ways to manage anxiety and worry? What does the Bible say about how to manage anxious thoughts? These are important questions, especially since so many are struggling with anxious thoughts right now and need help controlling anxiety.  Today on the podcast discover 3 practical ways to deal with anxiety, plus you can download a free Bible study on managing a...

Waiting on God: We’ve all experienced this tension of not knowing the outcome of a situation, but we're waiting for God to show us what to do. We want to stay connected with God because we need His help to know how to get through this trial or situation.   But truthfully, waiting on God can feel difficult and confusing. How can we wait on God's timing well--with faith and grace--and what...

What do you do when loving others (or even loving yourself) feels impossible because of what happened in your past?  How can you move through the hurt and, with God’s help, find forgiveness and healing so that you can be free to experience the richest treasures of God’s love?  Today’s guest is Christian author, speaker and podcast host Sarah Mae. In today’s episode Sarah shares from her newest boo...

Do not fear. It's a truth we've heard over and over, but when our world feels chaotic and hard times come, do you still struggle with fear and anxiety? What are some Bible verses for fear, and for connecting with God and finding peace when life feels out of control? I've planned to record several future podcast episodes on what the Bible says about fear and how to let go of worry, b...

So many Christian women have heard “God loves you” over and over. However, many of us have not allowed this truth to permeate into our hearts, and because of it, loneliness, fear and anxiety are all too common.  Why do so many of us struggle with “feeling” loved by God? What blocks us from fully understanding God’s love? And how can we allow God’s love to truly change our perspective so that we ca...

What do you do when you don't feel God , or you wonder, where is God?  Maybe you've gone to church for a while and know God's promises, but somehow God feels far away, you don't know how to connect with God anymore and you begin to doubt your faith and wonder "is God real?". Today on the Vibrant Christian Living Podcast I'm sharing my own story (and that of other...

Social media has made us more connected than ever before, yet so many of us feel alone , unloved and not enough.  We were made for real connection with God , with ourselves and with others, and I believe that this lack of connection is a huge reason why loneliness is a huge problem. How can we overcome loneliness and feel connected, plus have a deep sense of belonging and purpose?  You'll dis...

Ever felt like your life is great on the outside (but you’re empty and dry on the inside)? Maybe you appear to have it all together, but inside your soul is screaming: I need help! I need things to change! And I have NO idea what to do about it. Oh friend. If this is you, today’s podcast episode was designed as a rich balm for your weary soul. You see, I’ve been this woman. And I’ve been blessed t...

What are your biggest spiritual growth obstacles—those things that keep you from connecting with God regularly?  I recently asked you guys to share those things that keep you from growing in God and having a daily quiet time, and we found there are 5 big reasons why so many Christian women struggle with this.  Today I’m sharing what we discovered, and giving you powerful, practical ways to move pa...

Want to learn how to pray more and worry less? Today's episode shares a proven way to release worries and fears through prayer as part of your daily connection with God.  (Plus a really fun story of post its, prayer and God showing up).   Want to Practice Releasing Stress and Worry Everyday To God? We're Here to Help. Tired of dealing with stress and worry and ready to learn how to live...

Want to know how to see God in everyday life?  Recognizing God in everyday life (and then practicing gratitude for how He is working) will transform your life!  Listen to this episode and discover a simple daily gratitude practice (step 2 of the Spiritual Growth Rhythm™) that allows you to see God in your ordinary days and to enjoy the proven scientific benefits of practicing gratitude.    Want to...

Wondering how to study the Bible and how Bible study can help you really connect with God?  I get asked about this all the time, and so I’m excited to share with you part 1 of my Spiritual Growth Rhythm and teach you a simple 5-step process known as the 5Rs Bible Study Method so that you can know how to study any Bible verse and easily apply it to your life. This episode is super practical (and I’...

Does this sound like you: You want to connect with God each day, but you get busy.  Busy-ness and distraction is a huge reason why many of us don’t spend time with God each day, and because of this, so many miss out on the life changing power of daily quiet time!   Today we’re here to say “no more.” Or more accurately, “but first, Jesus.” Let's talk about how "but first Jesus" can h...

I get it— you want a real connection with God—that deep peace of knowing God and being known by Him everyday. That is what spiritual growth and a daily connection with Christ (including prayer, Bible study and gratitude) was designed to be like.  And yet, if we're not careful, spiritual growth can easily become about outward obedience without inward transformation. Spirituality can be about c...