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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Episodes
319 episodes
314: The Disappointments We Carry in Motherhood + Marriage (But Don’t Talk About)
You’re showing up for your family and doing the “right things”... but inside, there’s a quiet grief—an ache you can’t quite name. Today we’re naming the hidden disappointments that creep into our roles as moms and wives and exploring how to hea...
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313: Is Disappointment the Real Reason Why You're Overwhelmed, Tired + Irritated?
Feeling drained, short-tempered, or emotionally numb? It may not just be your schedule—it might be disappointment. This episode uncovers the hidden emotional weight behind daily irritation, burnout, and fatigue, and shows how unprocessed grief ...
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312: What to Do When You Can’t Stop Crying, Snapping, or Shutting Down
Ever find yourself constantly on the verge of tears, snapping at loved ones, or emotionally shutting down? You’re not broken—and you’re not alone. In today’s episode, Alicia shares what’s really going on inside your brain and body when emotions...
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311: Emotionally Immature Parents: How Can We Stay Emotionally Healthy While Loving Them Well?
How do we honor and love emotionally immature parents without losing ourselves in the process? In this raw and compassionate episode, I share biblical, emotional, and practical wisdom for navigating the complex relationship with emotionally imm...
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310: Detaching Yourself Emotionally from Your Kids' Decisions with Kate Battistelli
Emotionally detaching from our adult children isn’t easy, especially when we’ve spent years guiding their choices and offering support. But at some point, healthy parenting boundaries become essential. In today’s episode, author Kate Battistell...
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309: Letting Go of Mom Guilt, Parenting Regrets, + Motherhood Mistakes
Do you carry mom guilt over things you said or did during the hard seasons of motherhood? Motherhood mistakes can feel heavy, but we were often doing the best we could at the time. Today, I am sharing how you can use the ADD model to let go of ...
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308: Real Talk on Relief from Overwhelming Emotions in Motherhood with Becky Thompson
Let’s be real friends, motherhood is hard. We’re all craving relief from the overwhelming emotions that come with it, but how do we actually find it? Today, I’m joined by best-selling author Becky Thompson to bring some deep encouragement for m...
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307: Staying Hopeful When You're Waiting for a Miracle: My Sister's Story of Addiction and Redemption
Have you ever found yourself waiting for a miracle, wondering if God is really working behind the scenes? Today, my sister Kris joins us to vulnerably share her story of trusting God through her journey with addiction. We talk about the power o...
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306: On Addiction, the Enneagram and a Healthy Fix for Our Inner Brokenness with Ian Morgan Cron
Even if you don’t think of yourself as an addict, today’s episode will show you how addiction can take many forms. Author Ian Morgan Cron invites us to look beneath the surface, showing how we are all addicted to something, whether it’s control...
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305: What to Ask Yourself to Stop Procrastination, Complaining and Victim Thinking with John G. Miller (Mental Fitness Series)
Do procrastination, complaining, and victim thinking impact your day-to-day life without you even realizing it? As part of our Mental Fitness Series, author John G. Miller joins us for an eye-opening episode about how we can shift negative thou...
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304: Stop Negative Thought Spirals: "Get Off the Mat" + "What Thoughts Will You Let Land?" (Mental Fitness Series)
Do you deal with negative thought spirals? You have the ability to take control of your thoughts, and today I want to show you how. This is first episode of our mental fitness series where I’ll share practical tools and powerful reminders...
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303: Navigating Emotional Triggers in Marriage Rooted in Father Wounds with Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield
Are father wounds unknowingly impacting your emotions in marriage? Sometimes, we do not realize where our emotional triggers in marriage come from, and today, we are shining the light on them. Join us as counselor Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield d...
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302: How Toxic Thinking Led to Infidelity and How Managing Emotions Led to Healing with Mark and Jill Savage
Navigating emotions in marriage isn’t always easy, but the right mindset can make all the difference. Today, marriage coaches Mark and Jill Savage join us to discuss the importance of changing your mindset in marriage because when you change yo...
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301: What to Do When Your Husband Shuts Down Emotionally with Sathiya Sam
How can we support the men in our lives in recognizing and processing their emotions - without it leading to conflict? If you’ve been looking for ways to improve communication in marriage, this episode is for you. International speaker Sathiya ...
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300: Healthy Ways to Share Emotions in Marriage Using the A.D.D. Method
Are you looking for a tool to help you with expressing emotions in marriage? Last week we discussed why it is important to bring our emotions to God first, but what happens when we need to express our emotions in marriage? Join me today as I sh...
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299: Emotions in Marriage: When Should You Share (and When Should You Not)?
We all desire emotional intimacy but should we share all of our emotions in marriage? Today we are exploring why emotional regulation and seeking God’s wisdom before we go to our partners with our emotions can strengthen our relationships. If y...
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298: Aging with Emotional Confidence as a Christian Woman: Thoughts on My 50th Birthday
What’s your mindset around getting older as a Christian woman? Aging often impacts women’s confidence, especially in our western culture. In today’s episode (in honor of my 50th birthday!), we’re talking about uplifting ways to process your emo...
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297: Believing in God’s Love Again After You’ve Been Hurt with Rachael Adams
How can you believe in God’s love when the wounds of the past feel overwhelming and you’re dealing with broken trust? Whether you’ve dealt with a betrayal in a relationship, hardships in life, or church hurt - you are not alone in what you’re g...
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296: Are You In an Emotionally Toxic Friendship?
Friendships are a beautiful gift from God, but have you ever experienced a toxic friendship that crossed emotional boundaries? In today’s episode, I share key signs of a toxic friendship and how to set boundaries around them – especially if you...
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295: Overcoming Loneliness: Practical Mindset Shifts to Build Friendships Starting Now with Becky Harling
Many of us feel lonelier than ever, but what if there were ways to start building connections and overcome that loneliness? Author Becky Harling joins us to discuss powerful mindset shifts for loneliness that we can implement today.WH...
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294: Emotional Confidence Through Chronic Pain
If you deal with chronic pain you know that managing emotions often feels emotionally draining. There is a lot of science-based evidence on the emotion-pain connection - which is what I will be sharing about today. You are not alone in the emot...
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293: Learning to Name What You're Feeling with Anjuli Paschall
Do you struggle with naming emotions? Do you wish you had a tool to help you name your feelings? In today's episode, author Anjuli Paschall joins us to share why noticing your feelings may feel challenging and ways you can start to learn more a...
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292: Analyzing Your Emotions: "What Am I Feeling and Why?"
Asking yourself ‘What am I feeling?’ can feel very daunting, but understanding your emotions is a powerful step toward emotional self-awareness. Join me today as we explore how analyzing your emotions can bring you closer to yourself and God.
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291: Turning Inward to Make Outward Changes This Year
It is the time of year when everyone is goal-setting and focusing on outward achievements - but what if God is calling you to embrace emotional replenishment first? Join me today as I talk about the impact of going inward and how not every seas...
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290: Best of Episode: Ep 242: "How Can I Manage My Fear of the Future?"
If you struggle with managing anxiety around your fear of the future, you are not alone. Today is a replay of the most popular episode this year and as we are all creating new year goals, it is important to bring it back. As we head into 2025, ...
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