Emily Ricks
Think New Thoughts
A life coaching podcast to help you find more joy in your relationships. In each episode, I'll share a simple idea that will help you to see things in a new way, so you can love God, your neighbor, and yourself more deeply than you ever have before.
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Episodes
Ep 71: The Truth About Your Past 15.01.2026 14:08
What I'm sharing in this episode, most people resist at first. It might even sound wrong when you hear it. But if you're willing to open your mind to it, this idea can be INCREDIBLY freeing once it clicks. If you long to let go of frustrations about things that have happened in your past, this epsiode is for you. Wanna try out coaching and see what it's like? Schedule a free mini session with...
Ep 70: The Antidotes to Distraction, Dispersion, and Drift 08.01.2026 14:31
There are 3 D's that can quietly steal your goals: distraction, dispersion, and drift. In this follow-up episode from last week, I'm sharing what to do when they inevitably show up. I'll walk you through the antidote to each one—simple, practical ways to regain clarity, focus your energy, and gently course-correct when you get off track. If you're ready to stay oriented, focused, and moving forwar...
Ep 69: Don't Let These 3 Things Steal Your Next Goal 01.01.2026 14:45
As a new year begins, many of us feel inspired to set goals—but too often, those goals quietly slip away. In this episode, learn how distraction, dispersion, and drift subtly pull us off course—and why recognizing them ahead of time can change everything. If you want to move toward what matters this year without beating yourself up along the way, this episode is for you. Take the ideas on the po...
Ep 68: Love All Along The Way 25.12.2025 20:31
What if you could feel love right now, without waiting for anything to be "perfect"? In this episode, I explore how embracing life, people, and yourself exactly as you are can let love pour in—abundant, effortless, and all along the way. Register for my Free Class: Stop Being Mean To Yourself
Ep 67: Choosing to Love What Is 18.12.2025 17:03
Fighting reality is exhausting—and it turns out, completely optional. In this episode, I explore how accepting the present moment—imperfect and unfinished—can open the door to deeper peace, gratitude, and joy. You don't have to wait for your life to be different to love it. Register for my Free Class: Stop Being Mean To Yourself
Ep 66: Stop Solving Low Quality Problems 11.12.2025 18:00
If you've been feeling worn down and burned out, you might be wasting your energy trying to solve low quality problems. In this episode, I'm sharing how to spot these problems, and redefine how you're thinking about them, so you can put your brain to work solving problems that will build strength, wisdom, and resilience. Apply now for my 1:1 coaching program, Renew Your Mind , and start personaliz...
Ep 65: Room to Receive 04.12.2025 12:24
Making room changes everything. From clearing physical spaces to letting go of old emotions and beliefs, this episode shows you how to create space for love, confidence, and new possibilities to flow into your life. You'll hear practical strategies and inspiring examples to help you welcome what you truly want. Apply now to start my 12 week coaching program in January But only if you want to in...
Ep 64: Encore Episode-Gratitude In Advance 27.11.2025 12:28
Did you know you can be grateful for things that haven't happened yet? You can't know exactly what the future holds, but if you visualize what you hope for and believe is possible, you can experience a feeling of gratitude now, that will fuel you toward a future that is full of things to be grateful for. Tune into this week's episode to consider a whole new way of looking at what it means to have...
Ep 63: When Someone Else is Driving You Crazy 20.11.2025 13:20
Other people don't always do what we want them to — and that's okay. In this episode, I show you how to stop reaching for their steering wheel and take charge of your own thoughts, feelings, and choices. Discover a surprising way to protect your peace and keep your sanity, even when everyone else seems determined to test it. Download My Free Guide: Catch That Thought A simple, faith-based tool t...
Ep 62: 3 Ways to Lead Yourself (Instead of Push Yourself!) 13.11.2025 13:30
Tired of pushing yourself to get things done — only to feel drained and frustrated? In this episode, I share three ways to lead yourself instead of push yourself, so you can create motivation that feels joyful, sustainable, and actually works. You'll learn how to connect with a meaningful vision, invite and encourage yourself, and cultivate the emotions that make progress feel easier. Download My...
Ep 61: Don't Fall For Mental Spam 06.11.2025 14:56
Do you ever catch your mind sending messages that SEEM true but leave you anxious, panicked or confused? Just like spam in your inbox, some thoughts are meant to deceive — but when you pause and look closer, you can begin to see what's real. In this episode, I'll share a few ways to recognize the lies and tune your heart back to truth. Download My Free Guide: Catch That Thought A simple, faith-b...
Ep 60: When You Can't Stop Worrying 30.10.2025 14:12
Your brain loves to worry. It thinks it's keeping you safe. But what if worry isn't as helpful as it claims to be? In this episode, I share stories from real clients who've learned to quiet their minds—and a simple but powerful strategy you can use when you want to breathe easier. If you missed my recent masterclass, I'm doing one more! Register here for Stop Being Mean To Yourself: A free maste...
Ep 59: Do You Want to Live By Design, Or By Default? 23.10.2025 16:57
Are you living your life by design—or just by default? In this episode, we'll talk about how easy it is to slip into unintentional routines that make life harder than it needs to be, and how a little bit of intention can bring more peace, purpose, and joy to your days. Stop Being Mean To Yourself: A Free Masterclass for Christian Moms who want to trade self-criticism for God's grace. We'll explo...
Ep 58: Finding Your Way Out of Shame 16.10.2025 20:42
Shame tells us we are our mistakes — but that's not the truth. In this episode, we'll explore how to recognize shame when it shows up and walk through five practical questions that can lead you back to peace, self-compassion, and alignment with your values. You'll discover how to meet yourself with understanding, which will launch you into growth and improvement. Download My Free Guide: Catch T...
Ep 57: Think On These Things 09.10.2025 10:49
In this episode, I share how Philippians 4:8 can become your personal "to-think list" for navigating life's hardest challenges. You'll hear a powerful story of how one woman reframed her diagnosis by choosing to focus on what is true, honest, pure, and lovely—and how you can do the same. If you've been feeling weighed down by fear, worry, or uncertainty, this simple exercise will help you shift yo...
Ep 56: What if Hurry Won't Get You There Faster? 02.10.2025 15:29
We often believe that hurrying will help us get more done or reach our goals faster. But what if hurry is actually slowing us down—leaving us drained, scattered, and missing the joy along the way? Tune in to explore the hidden cost of rushing through life, and the surprising alternative that can help you move forward with more clarity, peace, and even greater results. Download My Free Guide: Cat...
Ep 55: An Amazing Thing That Happens 25.09.2025 11:07
Compassion changes everything. In this episode, I share a simple story from the Costco food court that revealed something amazing: when we practice kindness toward ourselves, it becomes almost effortless to extend compassion to others. You'll learn why judgment sneaks in so easily, how it actually pulls us away from our values, and how to stay rooted in the love and gentleness you really want to l...
Ep 54: 3 Keys to Help You Think New Thoughts 18.09.2025 13:23
Want to change the way you experience life? It starts with the way you think. In this episode, I share three simple but powerful keys that will help you unlock new ways of thinking: awareness, ownership, and intention. Tune in to find out how to use these keys to stop spinning in old patterns and start moving toward more peace, joy, and possibility. Download My Free Guide: Catch That Thought A s...
Ep 53: When Things Don't Go the Way You Hoped They Would 11.09.2025 12:39
Disappointment is part of every life—a job you didn't get, a relationship that ended, a dream that fell through. In this episode, I'll show you how to allow the grief without adding extra layers of suffering, how to let gratitude soften the past, and how to choose hope for the future. If your heart feels heavy because things didn't go the way you hoped they would, this conversation is for you. D...
Ep 52: The Villain In Your Story 04.09.2025 13:17
Every great story has a villain—but what happens when you unknowingly cast one in your own life? Whether it's your teenager, your boss, your body, or your past, seeing something as the "bad guy" can turn you into the victim, and leave you feeling powerless...even though you're actually not. In this episode, I'll show you how to rewrite that story so there are no villains—only teachers. If you've...
Ep 51: Stop Turning Off the Lights 28.08.2025 10:51
We all have moments when emotions feel too heavy, so we reach for something—our phones, food, shopping, Netflix—to take the edge off. It works for a minute, but those "buffers" don't solve the mess, they just hide it. In this episode, I'll help you start to notice some of your buffers, and start to understand how they might actually be limiting you more than helping you. I'll share how you can ke...
Ep 50: The Real Reasons You're Feeling Anxious, Lonely, or Powerless 21.08.2025 18:16
Have you ever tried to run someone else's life… and ended up running yourself into the ground? 🙋♀️ Been there. In this week's episode, I talk about the sneaky way we step out of our own business (with the best intentions!) and why it leaves us anxious, lonely, and powerless. Plus, how to step back into the one place you actually do have power—and find so much more peace there. Come join me for...
Ep 49: Try Flipping the Lens 14.08.2025 11:38
Feeling nervous before a big moment? Or powerless when someone's choices are driving you crazy? This week, I'll show you one quick shift that can change your emotions almost instantly. This is an epsiode you won't want to miss. The kids are starting new grades and new extra-curriculars...what's on the docket for YOUR growth and learning? :) You can go into a new grade too, with my 8-week priv...
Ep 48: When It Feels Hard to Decide 07.08.2025 16:25
Have you ever felt totally stuck in a decision—like you're standing at a fork in the road, but both paths look uncomfortable? This week's episode is all about decision debt —what it is, why we create it, and how to stop spinning in "I don't know." If your brain's been feeling cluttered lately, this one's for you. Want to stop spinning in confusion about a big decision? Schedule a free mini sessio...
Ep 47: Processing Emotions--The Sweet Spot Between Two Extremes 31.07.2025 16:41
Most of us were never really taught how to feel our feelings—we either shove them down and smile through it or scramble to do something to try to fix them right away. In this episode, I'm introducing a gentler, wiser way: processing. I'll walk you through how to hold space for your emotions without letting them pile up or run the show. Have an emotion that's been sitting in the back of your fridge...
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