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

Do you have speech habits in your life that are undermining your self confidence? Negative self talk is something that we all struggle with at some point, and these seemingly innocent phrases can easily chip away at our ability to stand strong in our identity as God’s beloved daughters.  Join me as we discuss six specific negative self talk patterns and how we can stop negative self talk by replac...

What are the everyday mindset skills we need to learn in order to make managing our emotions easier? We are in charge of our own mind maintenance , and today we’re talking about 3 essential life skills we can practice to help us discover more peace, joy and emotional stability.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [02:30] How mindset life skills can help us achieve greater peace and emotional stability  [05:32] Mi...

We all know the power of our thought life and how inner lies can easily turn into anxiety triggers . But today’s guest Alisa Childers tells us that there are many cultural beliefs we’ve come to accept that are actually lies. These half truths promise us happiness and contentment, when in reality they’re actually leaving us anxious, exhausted, and self-obsessed. Alisa is a wife, mom, author, podcas...

Ever wondered how to find more joy? You’re not alone. In fact, some of the most searched questions online are about finding joy . Understanding how to access joy, especially joy in hard times, is an important part of creating a Christ-centered mindset. Sometimes we can get stuck in negative thinking and to find more joy we need to learn how to get out of our own way.  My friend Nicole Jacobsmeyer...

Tired of dealing with anxious thoughts? We all want to find ways to better manage anxiety in its tracks and find calm, but we must first address the underlying mindset issues behind the anxiety.  In this best of episode, we talk about how to manage anxiety, how to take responsibility for the anxiety that isn’t going to go away, and how to discover a calmer response to anxiety triggers. It’s time t...

How does our view of money and provision affect our ability to trust God? In this episode with money experts Bob and Linda Lotich, we talk about our money mindset, and specifically how money fears affect our relationship with God. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [2:47] Bob and Linda’s story  [5:52] How does a Christian’s view of money differ from a non-believers view of money? [7:05] How our past affects our c...

Welcome to the second half of this two-part conversation about active surrender. In Part 1 of our conversation , we discussed what having a posture of active surrender really means, and what keeps us from fully surrendering to God.  Today we’re talking about how to step into active surrender, specifically 8 ways we can release our tendencies to control our lives and trust God as we choose the post...

In part one of this conversation, we are diving deep into the topic of active surrender. What does it mean to surrender? Why can’t we stop trying to control our lives? Why is trusting God so hard when He calls us to surrender our problems to Him? If you’re naturally a control freak and find it hard to surrender (like me!), you’ll love this honest episode on how we can manage our thoughts and emoti...

Tired of the holiday hustle this Christmas and looking for more connection with God as you celebrate the holidays with family and friends? Many of us look forward to the holiday season as a chance to discover Christmas joy, but often find ourselves swept up in the busyness and hustle. That can create a mindset of overwhelm that may make us not so excited to step into the Christmas season.   My gue...

Managing grief during the holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving is especially hard since the holidays are a time of family celebrations and of making memories. In this best-of episode today’s guest Nancy Hicks and I have an honest conversation about how to mentally prepare for the holidays when we’re walking through grief, including how we can manage our thoughts through grief, when to pause...

Do you struggle with perfectionism? Many of us wonder, “How can you be your best without getting tangled into the perfectionist mindset?” As a recovering perfectionist myself I understand that challenge between being a goal setter and natural leader and not allowing the perfectionist mindset to take over.  My guest today, Becky Keife, and I sincerely know this story of recovering from perfectionis...

Have you ever found yourself in an emotional funk? I know I have. How are we supposed to manage our emotions when we feel discouraged, like everyone around us is annoying and life feels untameable?  When we’re in an emotional funk like this we want practical ways to manage our emotions to work through our discouragement so we can stop feeling down in the dumps. Today, we’re covering three specific...

How do we walk through the trials we face and come out stronger than before? We have two choices when we face life’s difficulties: We can become either better or bitter. Today our guest Connie Albers shares how she has used her difficulties as spiritual growth opportunities. We talk about how we can manage our minds as we manage the trials we face and use them to grow closer to Christ. There is im...

How can we release anger and learn to walk the path to forgiveness after experiencing intense childhood trauma, such as physical and sexual abuse? Today Elishaba Doerksen shares part two of her dramatic story, this time focusing on her journey to heal and forgive her father and herself by finding God’s forgiveness after years of horrific abuse. NOTE: Because Elishaba shares openly about her trauma...

How can we manage our thoughts and emotions and release anger after experiencing intense childhood trauma, such as physical and sexual abuse? Today Elishaba Doerksen shares her dramatic story of survival, courage and bravery, as well as God’s forgiveness, after years of horrific abuse from her father. NOTE: Because Elishaba shares openly about her traumatic experiences, this conversation contains...

How can we pick up the pieces again and find hope after divorce or other life-changing events? Today we are continuing our series on how to manage our thoughts and emotions while walking through life trials and big challenges. I have brought on my friend, best-selling author Tracie Miles, to talk about her divorce journey and how to maintain a healing mindset after divorce.  Discover how Tracie cu...

We are starting a brand new series–how to manage our mind during hard times–and today we’re talking about managing grief. How can we manage our mind through shattering loss and have hope in trials when we lose a loved one unexpectedly? Today’s guest, Lisa Appelo shares her story of suddenly becoming a widow and, as a homeschooling mom, becoming sole provider to seven children. Lisa shares so vulne...

As Christian women, how are we supposed to manage our emotions? It’s normal to have emotions that cause us shame, overwhelm and fear, but how can we offer these difficult emotions godly compassion? How can we cultivate emotional awareness and find healing from mindset struggles rooted in past pain ?  In today’s episode, you will hear from Jessica Hottle about how to manage your emotions, gain emot...

Are you in need of a sabbatical rest from the busyness of life? We think, “It must be nice to take a break from everything going on in life,” right? If you struggle with overachieving and the need for accomplishment like I used to, then it can be so hard to choose rest and take a break, even though we know God tells us we need rest. What can finding rest look like when trying to live a life that h...

Do you ever wonder, “is this as good as it gets?” Maybe on the outside, life seems good (marriage, kids, etc.), but you still hunger for abundant living–a life filled with purpose and meaning. How do we discover abundant living when we know Christ is our true sense of satisfaction and our source of unconditional love , but we don’t feel fulfilled and still feel an ache in our hearts for more?  In...

Looking for fresh motivation to begin the back to school season? What healthy mindsets can we cultivate about life balance so that we can create a fall schedule that doesn’t result in mom burnout? How can we create a personal and family schedule that is full but still makes space for rest and replenishment? Today’s episode shares 4 practical questions to ask to help you set boundaries around your...

Do you avoid rest, even though you know you need rest and God says sabbath is important? You keep on working, never stopping, always going from one thing to the next, but you feel burnout creeping in. Since rest is a normal human need, why do we make excuses about rest, push ourselves to exhaustion, and rarely prioritize rest, even though we need it?  Using biblical truth and brain science, let’s...

Do you feel defeated when your stressful and anxious thoughts surface? We want to stop our anxiety in the moment and find a “quick-fix” strategy to help stop us from feeling the pain, but that doesn’t address the underlying mindset issues we’re facing. Let’s talk about how to manage anxiety, take responsibility for the anxiety that isn’t going to go away, and discover how to respond differently an...

Do you struggle with guilt and shame about your anxious thoughts? For Christians, guilt and shame often go hand-in-hand with anxiety struggles because we think, “I’m a Christian. I should be able to let go of worry!”  Let’s explore healthy ways to let go of the shame and release the guilt about worry, anxiety, and fear, and discover a new way to respond to anxiety triggers. In today’s episode, we’...

Anxiety is the number one mental health issue today. What are some bible verses on anxiety that can help us lean on God and grow in our faith when anxiety strikes? Today I’m sharing 4 anxiety bible verses taken from the anxiety Bible study inside the Calm Your Anxiety Tool Kit . Let’s talk about how to find more calm and peace when dealing with anxiety, including some practical Bible verses and ot...