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
332 episodes
327: Is It Time to Set a Boundary? My Favorite Tool to Express Boundaries in a Loving Way
How do you know when it’s time to set a boundary—and how can you express it in a way that’s both loving and clear? In this episode, discover the signs that a boundary is needed, why boundaries are part of God’s created order, and the three qual...
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326: A People Pleaser's Guide to Setting Boundaries (When You're Afraid to Offend Others)
Do you struggle to say no because you’re afraid of disappointing others? In this episode designed for people pleasers, Alicia shares why boundaries aren’t selfish but a God-designed way to protect your peace and honor Him. Discover the lies tha...
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325: When You're Angry at God- Bringing Doubts + Unanswered Questions to Him When You're Hurt
What do you do when life feels overwhelming, prayers go unanswered, or God seems silent? In this conversation with Niki Hardy, author of God Can We Chat?, we talk about bringing raw questions and doubts to God, and why honest wrestling...
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324: What If Gratitude Became Who You Are—Not Just What You Do?
Gratitude isn’t just a list you make once a year—it’s a way of living that can shape your heart, your relationships, and even generations to come. In this episode, Alicia talks about how gratitude can move from a momentary action to...
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323: Is Gratitude Possible...When I Still Want Things To Change In My Life?
How can we be genuinely grateful when there’s still so much we wish would change? In this episode, Alicia explores the emotional and spiritual tension between contentment and desire. Learn why wanting more doesn’t make you ungratefu...
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322: How Can I Practice Gratitude When I'm Tired, Overwhelmed + Maxed Out?
We know gratitude is good for us. But what happens when even the idea of giving thanks feels exhausting or fake? In this honest episode, Alicia helps us reframe gratitude, not as a forced to-do list, but as a natural overflow of rest, healing, ...
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321: How Can I Be Grateful When Brokenness Is Everywhere?
We know we should be more thankful. But what happens when the world feels upside down? When pain, injustice and personal heartache make gratitude feel fake or impossible? In this deeply honest episode, Alicia Michelle explo...
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320: Stop "Feeling" Anxious and Do Something About It with Robyn Graham
Is what you’re feeling really anxiety—or just discomfort? In this powerful conversation, Alicia and Dr. Robyn Graham unpack how to identify the roots of anxiety, support our kids through their emotions, and respond with spiritual wisdom and pra...
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319: How to Boost Your Gut Health to Support Your Emotions with Holly Andrews
What if the emotional chaos you’re feeling is actually a gut issue? In this eye-opening episode, Alicia talks with certified health coach Holly Andrews about how our digestive health is deeply connected to our mental and emotional stability. Ho...
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318: Lessons from Disney on Overcoming Mindset Obstacles to Your Big Dreams with Jeff Barnes
What’s really keeping you stuck on the sidelines of your dream? In this inspiring conversation with “Dr Disney” (bestselling author and speaker Jeff Barnes), we unpack the mindset blocks, fears, and limiting beliefs that keep women from pursuin...
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317: Emotions While Traveling- Managing Unrealistic Expectations and Challenging Feelings
Ever been surprised by unexpected emotions like disappointment or shame while traveling? Let’s talk about the emotional landmines of travel: unrealistic expectations, body image triggers, and the guilt of “not enjoying every second.” How can we...
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316: Managing Emotions on Social Media with Dr. Jen Bennett
If social media leaves you feeling “less than,” emotionally drained, or stuck in comparison, today’s episode is for you. Dr. Jen Bennett joins us to unpack the emotional weight we carry online—and how to reclaim peace, purpose, and confidence i...
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315: Are You Disappointed Because of Unrealistic Expectations?
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 m...
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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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