The Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle: Spiritual Growth and Mindset Tips for Christian Women
Use brain science + the Bible together to manage emotions and overcome fear for more joy, peace + confidence in Christ! Discover practical emotional management tools and heartfelt wisdom for spiritual growth and emotional health in this multi-award winning podcast by author + ICF-certified NeuroCoach Alicia Michelle (ACC, CPLC).
Each week Alicia shares insight from her work with hundreds of clients on breaking free from perfectionism, people pleasing and anxiety caused by "knowing" biblical truth but still feeling "never enough". Plus enjoy incredible conversations about Christian mindset from other thought leaders like Jess Connolly, Ruth Chou Simons, Christy Wright, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and Dr. Michelle Bengston.
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The Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle: Spiritual Growth and Mindset Tips for Christian Women
337: Holiday Emotional Challenges- 3 Ways to Prepare Yourself for Tricky Situations + Difficult People
Holiday gatherings can be joyful, but they can also stir up anxiety, conflict, or emotional pain—especially with complicated relationships or unresolved family history. In this episode, learn how to prepare your heart and mind before stepping into challenging holiday situations so you can show up with peace, strength, and wisdom.
Discover three biblical and practical tools that protect your emotional wellbeing during the holidays: healthy boundaries, emotional fitness, and the A.D.D. method for processing emotions with God.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
[01:00] Why Your Responsibility Isn’t to Fix People—But to Show Up Healthy
[04:00] Tool #1: Healthy Boundaries — Your First Line of Emotional Protection
[14:00] Tool #2: Emotional Fitness — Taking Responsibility for Your Thoughts
[17:00] What Does It Mean to “Get Off the Mat” and Take Action?
[19:00] How to Decide What Thoughts You Will Let “Land”
[21:00] When Are We Creating Our Own Drama or Overreacting?
[23:30] When Victim Thinking Keeps Us Stuck
[28:00] Tool #3: The A.D.D. Method — Acknowledge, Discern, Decide
[33:00] Using A.D.D. Proactively or After an Emotional Trigger
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RELATED EPISODES:
Boundary + Responsibility Episodes
Ep. 327 — Is It Time to Set a Boundary? My Favorite Tool to Set Boundaries in a Loving Way
Ep. 326 — A People Pleaser’s Guide to Setting Boundaries (When You’re Afraid to Offend Others)
Ep. 282 — Emotional Responsibility: How to Stop Owning Other People’s Feelings
Emotional Fitness Episodes
Ep. 304 — Get Off the Mat + What Thoughts Will You Let Land?
Ep. 305 — Procrastination, Complaining, Victim Thinking
A.D.D. Emotional Processing Episodes
Ep. 286 — Emotional Confidence Through Holiday Stress
Ep. 277–279 — A.D.D. Breakdown Series
Ep. 204 — 6 Questions to Ask When Emotions Feel Overwhelming