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

Today I’m sharing my spiritual growth story—my testimony--including the highs and the lows about what I’ve learned about creating an authentic life-changing connection with God. My spiritual growth journey has changed dramatically over the years as I’ve been a career woman, had young kids, been a homeschool mom, and now a work at home mom and life coach. I want to share with you WHY my time with G...

What big dreams do you have for your life? It’s a brand new year and a brand new decade… the perfect time to dream big and finally create your best life ever. But what does that look like from a practical sense? Aha… that’s what today’s episode is about! •            Discover the PIVOTAL thing you MUST do before you start dreaming and setting goals (don't miss this--so many do!) •           ...

How can we find more gratitude every day? What can authentic gratitude look like in the midst of the ups and downs of life? How can we change our perspective and find biblical gratitude when life is hard? Today on the Vibrant Christian Living podcast we’ll hear from author Tricia Goyer as shares her story of what happened when she and her family of 11 went on a one year grumble free challenge (can...

What are your holiday triggers--those stressful holiday situations or challenging people that cause drama in your Christmas plans ?  We may still have to deal with holiday triggers (certain people or situations that cause festive stress), but we do have a choice in how we perceive and respond to Christmas stress and holiday triggers.  You are in charge of your physical and emotional energy this Ch...

Christmas is exactly 1 month from today…. and if that thought sends you into a state of panic 😨 today’s podcast episode is just for you.  It’s not too late to get on top of your holiday plans and to create a calm, restful holiday.  Take a deep breath… let’s spend the next 15-ish minutes together in this episode… and let’s turn that panic into an action plan for what you can do RIGHT NOW to set yo...

How can we have a merry Christmas when there are holiday challenges—very real obstacles to finding holiday joy? First, I want you to know that I understand (and I can testify that celebration is still possible even in a difficult life season). Second, I want to give you a simple yet unexpected strategy to help you move forward and create a happier, less stressful holiday season. This ONE practical...

Need help discovering how to find joy at Christmas (when life isn’t necessarily joyful)?  We can put all kinds of guilt and shame on ourselves—that we “should” feel joy because it’s Christmas.  Let’s spend a few minutes together in today's podcast episode talking about finding holiday joy (plus how to have less stress this Christmas ) despite a difficult life situation. You’ll learn: •       ...

It can seem easy to plan a less stressful Christmas on paper, but how can we support that intention (so that it actually happens)? Today on the podcast I’m sharing 4 great resources to strengthen your decision to have a less stressful holiday—each one a bonus resource for the Holidays Without Overwhelm Masterclass . Each of these are simple but powerful ways to keep your heart focused on calm, pea...

The holiday season can feel very much like a whirlwind from November to December where we're just going from one holiday activity to the next. But what if we decided to create something very intentional instead? What if we decided to intentionally create a holiday plan that was about family connection, service, rest--whatever we recognized was something that our family really needed?   That&a...

What do you feel when you think about the holiday season? Overwhelm? Excitement? Stress? Maybe a little of ALL of that? I’ve totally been there. What if I told you that you could have a restful, calming and rejuvenating Christmas and holiday season? It is possible!  In today’s episode I’m walking you through what I do each year to prepare myself for the holiday season and intentionally create the...

We’re really good at finding our worth and identity in our titles. But what happens when those titles shift and change? Who do we become then? Today we’re talking about finding worth, identity and significance outside of those titles we’re given (because they are constantly changing), and why so many of us—even those of us who have heard about our identity in Christ--struggle with believing in the...

Are you stepping into something new and scary right now and you need endurance and hope to persevere through the hard times ? Is life difficult because you’re being pushed and grown in a new way (and the growth is painful)? Or maybe you’re walking through a difficult life circumstance and you don’t have any idea how you’re going to make it. Either way, you really need to know that God is with you,...

Ever wondered, "How could God possibly use me to make a difference in this world?" The truth is that God put you right where you are to make a difference, but it can be hard to see the big picture when daily life can feel commonplace and unimportant. How can we change the world for God despite living in what feels like having "ordinary" lives as moms, wives and Christian women?...

One in four conceptions results in a miscarriage. That stat alone proves that if you haven’t had a miscarriage yourself then you probably know at least one other woman who has walked that dark and lonely road of loss.  The tragedy of losing a baby (at any age) is something that can really mess with you and bring up those “why god?” questions.  I have been on that heart-wrenching path. I know the e...

Have you heard of the Enneagram? The Enneagram is simply a map for self-discovery and personal growth based on 9 basic personality types. It’s been around for thousands of years, but it’s recently become a popular topic among Christians. Today we’re talking all things Enneagram with my friend Beth McCord of YourEnneagramCoach.com. As one of the leading experts on the Enneagram (and a Christian wom...

What’s it like to be in a community of Christian women who are all taking imperfect action toward more life balance and self care?  That’s the focus of today’s special podcast episode, one where I’ve invited three women from my Reset Life Balance Group Coaching program to share their stories of transformation.  You’ll Hear: Why they felt stuck and how group coaching brought new clarity and hope  T...

Ever wonder why so many of us say we want to make a change, but change doesn't happen?   What are those hidden things inside of us that keep us from moving forward toward the life we want?  In today's bonus podcast episode we get real about the biological and emotional aspects of ourselves that make change more difficult (many of them rooted in fear and survival). I also share my story o...

Why do so many of us feel guilty about taking care of ourselves? We know the importance of self care and life balance. So why do we struggle with guilt about it?   Today we’re getting real about the GUILT around self care, and offering some mindset shifts that can start us on the journey toward less guilt and more life balance. YOU’LL LEARN: The difference between “healthy” and “unhealthy” guilt ...

Is your schedule overloaded and you're thinking " I'm too busy !" as you're being stretched and pulled by all the requests for your time? Friend, I want you know that it's possible to have both a full schedule and life balance .  Today we’re learning what it looks like to intentionally create life balance for you and your family, and how it starts with learning to say...

Ready for change but have no idea how to get started? Discover the secret to finally starting that habit or making that change in your life—whether you need to eat healthier, get more sleep or just take time out to breathe.  In today’s episode, I’m sharing how I’ve seen big changes in my life happen because of small shifts, and giving you practical ideas on how you can take those first steps to ch...

Learning to control your emotions is not easy! Everyday we are bombarded with reasons to get angry, feel overwhelmed, lash out and basically let our emotions rule. As Christian women, we know that God doesn't want us to be ruled by our emotions. But how can we handle our emotions in a healthy way (without stifling or stuffing emotions) in order to create a happier, more balanced life?  If you...

How can you settle your soul when life is stressful? Finding everyday moments of rest and peace can be extremely difficult. Practically speaking, how can we discover God’s promise of rest everyday in order to maintain life balance and calm? Today on the podcast Christian author Ruth Schwenk and I talk about what it can look like to find quiet time with God, press pause and discover little moments...

What is your physical self saying to you today? Is she rested or exhausted? Hungry or full? What is bothering her? What does she need?  Learning to listen to your body—your physical self--is a critical part of life balance. When we take care of our physical selves, we can take care of every other part of ourselves (mental, emotional and spiritual). In today's information-packed episode, Ellie...

What does it mean to have life balance and what can it (actually) look like? Last episode we talked about the Vibrant Christian Living Framework—a Venn Diagram roadmap I’ve developed for helping you create that full life God calls us to in John 10:10.  Today's episode takes a closer look at the first circle on that diagram (Cultivating Life Balance) and has tons of practical stuff to help you...

In John 10:10, Jesus calls us to vibrant living—living life to the fullest. But what does it mean, in practical terms, to live a vibrant christian life, especially when there seems to be so many obstacles in the way? Today I'm introducing you to a simple framework and a step by step plan for creating that vibrant Christian life. I'm so excited because THIS is the center component to ever...