Trauma Healing for Christian Women - Regulate Emotions, Intrusive Thoughts, Nervous System, Anxiousness, Overthinking, EMDR

Have you noticed a tendency to rescue people from themselves, to help more than you can give, or to avoid a confrontation so you do something you don't have the time, energy, or resources for? It's time to stop the crazy and tell the truth to yourself, if not others.  Listen in!

Do you wonder how to break a habit that you consider unhealthy or unhelpful to you?  Today, Michelle is sharing the tips she used to get off of caffeine, and break the daily caffeine habit.  Anxiety can cause bad habits, and bad habits can cause anxiety, so if you want to reduce your anxiety, you may want to identify a habit that you would like to change for the better.

We serve a loving God who will always come through for us.  When we put our lives, our hopes, our cares, and our days into His hands, He is faithful to protect us and guide us.  If you're struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, frustration, fear, sadness, or confusion, meditation on Scripture and the truths of Scripture meditation can help align your eyes, heart, mind, body, and spirit to the One who...

Wouldn't it be great to hear what therapists say in the therapy room?  Today, Michelle shares 10 of her popular sayings in the therapy room that encourage clients to step into their healing with tips for self management.  Listen in.

When you have God on your side, you can do great things!  You have the power to choose to take wise actions and to really make a positive difference in the world for Christ and others as well as to make improvements in your own life.  Choosing to take positive action one step at a time can help you to make a big impact.

Do you know that your thoughts have tremendous power over how you live your life?  You can choose your thoughts and by extension choose your experience.  Powerful thoughts, like positive affirmations, can improve your mental health, take away anxiety, and empower you to live your best life yet. Listen in.

Do you ever feel stuck?  Would you like to find your way out of pain, lies, and thoughts and expectations with which you don't agree?  Do you want to change your life and live it well for God?  Your choices have power!    

Do you feel like you can't do life on your own? You don't have to!  You have God who gives you strength, God can be trusted, and God will give you victory over all that you face today, this week, and always.  God provides you with power to rest in Him as you fight anxiety, overcome stress, and deal with whatever comes your way.  Listen to this Scripture meditation from the Psalms for strength and...

In this world, comparisons and expectations with and from others can leave us feeling like we have to compete, conform, or lose ourselves.  Yet, you are uniquely created by God as a special masterpiece, and He has great plans for you and your life. Listen in for some encouragement about your place in His design.

You are unique and created with great purpose by God for His great purposes.  You are special, and it is important to know who you are and where your worth comes from (Him) so that the enemy cannot steal your sense of self and who you are and can't disrupt you from your purpose and calling.   Listen to the revisit of our first ever podcast!

You are feeling sluggish, down, sad, or frustrated. You want to get out of this feeling already, but it's not been easy! You've heard about depression and wonder if you have it, but burnout is also a possible reality that often shares some similarities. Listen in to learn more about depression and burnout and how they are similar and different, in today's episode.

Do you ever wish you could cultivate a life rhythm that isn't so rushed? Would you love to savor the special moments and times in your day? Encouragement to focus on the good things in your present circumstances can help you to enjoy life more and to overcome anxiety, stress, and frustration. Listen in for more on today's Mental Health for Christian Women. No More Crazy, Lady!

Letting God have our trust is today's Monday Morning Motivation Meditation.

Do you worry about what others think about you? Do you feel like you are missing out on the best things in life? Do you feel like you aren't good enough or don't fit in? Your perspective may be based on things that just are simply not truth.  Listen in for how to challenge your thoughts and beliefs and positively change your perspective to positively change your life!

What is a self-care tool kit?  A self-care tool kit is a container which holds some of your favorite sensory items.  From things you enjoy smelling to those you enjoy touching, tasting, seeing, or hearing, we've got you covered today with ideas for grounding resources for you to draw from whenever you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious.  You can regulate your nervous system to a more relaxed a...

Do you feel like you might want to start therapy but find that fear is getting in your way?  Having anxious thoughts about starting therapy is normal.  It's hard to know what to expect when you are trying something new or trying out a new therapist.  In this episode, I share why you don't need to fear these 4 common concerns about therapy.  Will I be put on medication or committed?  Will I break t...

When you put the ocean and scripture together, it's got to give some good wisdom for life, right? God is even bigger than the ocean and has more thoughts about you than the grains of sand in the world. Cast your cares and anxieties on Him, and listen in to learn some tips for taking back your personal power, recognizing His, and gaining a new perspective on things.

Are you feeling weary, tired, low, or beaten down by the cares of the world right now?  Listen in to be encouraged today and set your expectations where hope really is...through faith that God is who He says He is.

Sowing and reaping, resting and replenishing...there are moments for both, and both are important.

Why are relationships so hard?!  Why can't we just get along, communicate well, and have peace already? While we can't do the needed communication skills for others to calm stress, get along better, and force things to work, we can work on our own choices, thoughts, and actions. You don't have to have relational and communication anxiety about conversations when you know how to respectfully own yo...

What is the difference between a crisis and a problem? Hint: A crisis is not a few missed household chores but can be an unhinged mom yelling all the time. Both crisis points and problems can cause stress, anxiety, and impact our mental health and peace, but there is an easy way to tell the difference and to then reframe your perspective to gain better management of your options, thoughts, choices...

Are you ready to start your day and your week with a great motivation meditation that takes the stress, worry, anxiety, and overwhelm from your shoulders? Listen in today, to help your mental and emotional health take a breather as you cast your cares upon Jesus and trust Jesus to sustain you.

What is getting in the way of you living the life of your dreams? Hint: It isn't what has happened to you or what you don't have. You have empowerment, but you may not feel like it. However, it all starts with choosing and taking just one action that you can to realize you have the power to change your life for the better. Listen in to learn how to change your life now in 5 easy steps!

Why do women overthink and ruminate when men can just make a decision and say what they mean? Have you noticed that there are definite differences in the ways in which men and women communicate and interact with others and in their lives? The differences between men and women are not better or worse, but there are differences that each can learn from from the one another. Today's episode shares ho...

What can you do to stop a panic attack before it takes over? How can you put a stop to panic before a full blown panic attack breaks out? Listen in for three easy but silly sounding tips to stop panic attacks so you can calm your anxiety and experience better mental and emotional and physical health.