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

Although living with anxiety, fearful thoughts, and fear of the future feels like a burden that we have to carry with us throughout our lives - this can be changed. Today we are talking about how we are wired to depend on God when we are managing fear and how we can develop a plan that can help us work through our anxious thoughts. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [01:50] Is it possible to have a different resp...

When anxious thoughts strike, many of us start to develop a fear of the future. In this episode, you will learn 3 steps you can take to turn your fearful thoughts and anxiety into healthy coping strategies for managing fear and bringing more peace and hope in your day-to-day life. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [02:06] How can we have compassion (instead of condemnation) for fear? [05:24] Changing worldly fea...

Do you struggle with anxiety around managing fear of the future? You are not alone. In this episode, you will learn how to combat these anxious thoughts and break free from the cycle of fear so that you can surrender to God.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [01:43] Is fear bad? [04:36] What is the difference between worldly fear and godly fear?  [08:00] The concept of pachad and yirah  [12:14] Are you stuck in...

Is better health a New Year’s resolution for you? Join me for this fascinating conversation with today’s guest exercise physiologist and nutrition coach Laura Lindhaul as we talk about the role that mindset and mental health plays in losing weight and building a healthy body. What distorted body mindsets have you adopted over the years? How can we as women find healing and body acceptance from the...

How can we find hope in the darkness and get a new perspective in hard times? Listen to this conversation I had with Pastor Alan Wright about learning to see our life through Jesus’ perspective, what masks our ability to see God’s take on a situation, and why it is important to have Jesus as our tour guide. Although it might feel impossible to see the light during these moments or seasons of life,...

Are you in a transition season and find it difficult to let go? On today’s episode of the podcast, Alicia sits down with author and speaker Shayna Rattler to discuss what an “expired” season is, why it is so difficult to let go of, and why making space and hearing God through a “stillness fast” will help you figure out what’s next for you. Alicia and Shayna also get into why clarity is not as impo...

Are you tired of feeling lonely? Unfortunately, loneliness is at an all-time high having an impact on our physical, spiritual, and emotional health. As heart-wrenching as this is, there are ways that we can combat this loneliness and feel more connected this year! Join me today as I dive into powerful statistics around loneliness, why building deeper connections can help us to feel less lonely, an...

This year has been painful for so many of us but with God’s support, emotional healing, and the right tools, it is possible to move forward! Whether you have gone through hard times or feel a transition season upon you, many of us see the new year as a fresh start. I am here to lovingly remind you that we have to do more than just hope for a change, we have to take concrete action in starting over...

Do you feel safe to step into your calling and follow your dreams? Unfortunately, many of us have had our safety compromised through different life experiences and we now find ourselves relying on logical willpower in order to meet our goals.  In today’s episode, I am diving into the possibility of rebuilding emotional safety within ourselves and God to move forward in confidence. By overcoming fe...

Ready to learn how to become your best you in the upcoming year? Throughout the past few episodes, we have talked about the importance of goal planning to step into the big plans God has for us. If you have thought to yourself  “This sounds great, but how can I start moving towards those plans?”, this episode is for you! Today let’s discover the three reasons why I created the “Onward + Upward” Gr...

Ever feel like you can’t get soul rest, no matter how hard you try? If so, you’re not alone! Rest and self-care can feel like just another thing to add to our to-do list but in today’s episode, I am sharing what it means to create rhythms of rest in everyday life, how to overcome obstacles to rest, and the importance of setting boundaries so that we can do more of what rejuvenates us.  This episod...

Setting relationship boundaries can feel difficult, but with God’s support, it is possible to set boundaries without guilt! Listen in as I share how setting boundaries is not selfish, examples of where boundaries are needed in relationships, and 3 questions to ask yourself when you feel that a boundary is needed. We are all called to love each other and sometimes the most loving thing we can do is...

Are you tired of the overwhelm that comes with racing thoughts? If so, I get it! Luckily, there are mental boundaries that you can set in order to renew your mind and live life without all of the baggage that you have held onto.  Join me today as I dive into why we need to get to the root of our racing thoughts, the importance of getting our thoughts out regularly, and how feeding our minds with t...

What happens when one of your God-sized dreams comes to fruition? In this episode of The Christian Mindset Coach, I am sharing with you what I learned about dreams from my trip to Italy! Join me as I reflect on my 10-day trip including how I dealt with my inner critic when it came up, why it is important to touch base with God around our dreams, and how Italy changed how I want to show up in my li...

Have you ever found yourself trying to control God’s plan for you or felt stuck and unable to take the first step toward your God-sized dreams? These are two very common obstacles when pursuing our dreams but they do not have to be our reality.  In this episode of The Christian Mindset Coach, I am sharing some insights to help you overcome these obstacles so you can go for your dreams! My hope is...

Ready to learn more about goal planning after last week’s episode? Today we are continuing the conversation around goal setting by answering a few questions such as “How do we know if a dream is from God? “What do we do if we can’t see past our everyday life?” and “How do we take the next steps towards the God-sized dream we feel within us?”  I also invite you to my Goal Setting Workshop where we...

Looking for a goal setting strategy that allows you to move closer to the big vision that God has planned for you? Today I am sharing a sneak peek of the goal planning process I have used to dream big while inviting you to join me in my live Goal Setting Workshop !  This is the perfect process for those of us who may feel like we have no idea what God is calling us to do next. In this episode, let...

Unable to move forward because of disappointment? We all struggle with it sometimes. and it can keep us stuck living small and unable to dream big if we don’t acknowledge it and work through it. Today let’s dive into how to reawaken our hope and heal from our disappointment so we can live out the plans that God has for us.  If you desire to heal from self-doubt and want to dream big by trusting Go...

Have you ever found yourself asking “Where is God when it hurts?” When we’re walking through a season of life where we feel like our prayers aren’t being answered, it can be hard to remember that God is with us. Our guest today, Dr. Michelle Bengtson , shares her vulnerable story about writing her new book “ The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms ” in the midst of pain. S...

When you deal with perfectionism it can be hard to remember that even through your flaws, you are accepted by God. Today I wanted to give you permission to make mistakes and be imperfect so you can live out what God has planned for you. Listen in as I share powerful scriptures around acceptance and a few personal stories to remind you that you aren’t alone in this pattern. If you are wondering how...

Ever feel trapped in the cycle of attaching your self-worth to your accomplishments? I know that I have! When you’ve subconsciously built an identity around performing for worth through workaholism, it can be a difficult pattern to rewire. But with God's support and a proven brain science tool - I’m here to show you that it’s possible.  Join me as I share powerful “I am” statements from the B...

As a recovering people pleaser, I know what it’s like to place my self-worth in how others view me. If you are looking for support with people pleasing, listen in as I talk about how to stop apologizing when you are making a decision, Bible verses that demonstrate how we should treat others, and aspects of Jesus’ life to remind us of who we ultimately answer to.  Over the next few weeks, I will al...

Is managing emotions hard for you too? Today let’s talk about a very practical emotional management tool–Christian meditation. Even when emotions feel out of control and chaotic, Christian meditation can help with emotional overwhelm to bring peace and stress relief. Let’s discover how the body responds to different emotions and how Christian meditation helps us to focus on the reality of who we a...

Love the idea of guided Christian meditation but feel like life’s too busy to add one more thing to your daily routine? I understand! Let’s talk about 15 ways that Christian meditation can fit into your daily routine to bring peace, no matter how busy you are!  Whether you have a few minutes in the morning or time during your lunch break, being able to reconnect with God’s love will help to renew...

Looking for a science-backed tool for stress relief? Join me on this week’s episode of the Christian Mindset Coach as we discuss how calming meditations can help bring more peace into your mind and body, as well as how to implement Christian meditation into your busy life, and why meditation supercharges your growth with the Lord. My brand new resource, Christian Meditations for Daily Calm , was c...