The Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle: Managing Emotions and Overwhelm Using Brain Science and Biblical Truth for Calm + Clarity
You love God. You want peace… but your emotions feel loud, exhausting and overwhelming.
If you’re tired of feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted and stuck in overthinking loops, you’re not alone — and you’re not broken.
Most Christian women were never taught how to manage emotions in a healthy, biblical way, especially in the middle of real life.
I’m Alicia Michelle, an ICF-certified life coach (ACC, CPLC), NeuroCoach and author of Emotional Confidence. I’m also the host of this multi-award-winning podcast, where I help Christian women learn how to manage emotions using brain science and Scripture so they can respond with calm, clarity and confidence — not emotional chaos.
On the podcast, we talk honestly about anxiety, fear, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, perfectionism, disappointment and navigating emotions in marriage, motherhood and family life. You’ll learn practical emotional management tools that help you acknowledge what you’re feeling while still honoring biblical truth.
With nearly half a million downloads and 7 years running, by God’s grace this podcast has helped tens of thousands of Christian women build emotional confidence rooted in faith.
I’m so glad you’re here! Join me every Monday for a new episode and let's talk about how to stop reacting emotionally and start responding with clarity, calm and confidence.
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I created a free 7-day course called Notice + Name Your Feelings to help you slow down and understand what you’re actually feeling — without judgment or overwhelm.
It’s a short, practical tool that helps you stop spiraling and respond with more peace and clarity.
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The Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle: Managing Emotions and Overwhelm Using Brain Science and Biblical Truth for Calm + Clarity
315: Are You Disappointed Because of Unrealistic Expectations?
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We all carry expectations of our spouse, our kids, and our faith journey. What happens when those expectations go unspoken… or unmet? In this episode, we’re uncovering how hidden assumptions lead to emotional disappointment and what it really means to align our expectations with grace, truth, and God’s timing. If you’ve been frustrated, resentful, or just tired of carrying the weight of what “should” be, this episode is your invitation to let go and find peace.
What You’ll Learn:
[00:00] Could Hidden Expectations Be the Root of Your Emotional Exhaustion?
[03:00] What Are Unrealistic Expectations?
[05:00] What Happens When Fantasy Versions of Others Distort Real Relationships?
[07:00] Could “Prince Charming” Be Sabotaging Your Marriage Connection?
[10:00] What Should I Expect From My Child—And Where Does It Become Unhealthy?
[12:00] 5 Questions to Identify If an Expectation Is Quietly Becoming Toxic
[15:00] Are You Expecting Someone to Meet a Need Only God Can Fill?
[16:00] What Does Healthy Surrender Look Like When Reality Doesn’t Match Expectation?
RESOURCES:
6-WEEK LIVE STUDY with ALICIA in JULY/AUGUST 2025 on DISAPPOINTMENT:
Ready for healing from disappointment in marriage, mothering, career and more?
Join me in July/August 2025 in the Emotional Confidence Club where I'll be leading ladies through a 6-week process of noticing disappointments, processing the honest feelings behind it, and applying what we learn to everyday relationships.
Go to AliciaMichelle.com/club to apply and join us.
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