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.
🎁 Want a simple place to start? (FREE GIFT FOR YOU!) 🎁
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.
Start the free course here: AliciaMichelle.com/feelings
Episodes
352 episodes
347: When What You're Doing to Rest Isn't Working--Living with Hidden Burnout + Exhaustion
Are you resting but still exhausted? In this episode, I talk about the kind of burnout that doesn’t go away with sleep, vacations, or time off, the hidden exhaustion so many women carry while still functioning, serving, and showing up.
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346: Seasonal Affective Disorder: When the Darkness Affects Your Emotions, Energy + Faith
Do you feel heavier, more tired, or spiritually foggy during the darker winter months? Let’s talk honestly about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), what’s actually happening in your body, how reduced light affects your emotions and...
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35:41
345: Loving, Practical Ways to Comfort Those Walking Through Grief with Sherrie Pilkington
What does it look like to show up well for those walking through grief? When someone we know is walking through grief, we want to help by knowing what to say to ease their pain. And yet, many of us feel awkward around grief and los...
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39:40
344: How to DIY Your Own Rest Retreat (When Getting Away Feels Impossible)
Do you long for deep rest but feel like getting away just isn’t realistic in this season? In this episode, let’s talk about how to create your own version of a rest retreat—right where you are! We’ll explore how to design intentiona...
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31:48
343: Is Your Emotional Health Blocking Your New Year Breakthrough? 10 Signs to Pay Attention To
Are you stepping into a new year with goals, plans, and intentions but still feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or reactive? In this episode, explore how unaddressed emotional patterns can quietly block progress, clarity, and peace, even when motivati...
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32:59
342: Help for Emotional Overreaction in Relationships
Do you ever find yourself reacting strongly in relationships and wondering, Why did I respond like that? In this episode, explore why emotional overreactions often make sense beneath the surface, how unrecognized fears and...
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29:25
341: Step #1 to Calming Emotional Spirals- Notice + Name Your Feelings (New Free Course!)
There’s nothing worse than being stuck in an emotional spiral—feeling like your thoughts are a swirling vortex of noise and chaos that feels overwhelming and illogical. Today, let’s talk about the first and most important step to calming emotio...
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18:57
340: Rediscovering Joy (When You've Forgotten How to Enjoy Your Life)
Have you gotten so good at “managing” life that you’ve forgotten how to enjoy it? In this episode, we talk about why joy fades when life becomes task-driven, how emotional numbness sneaks in, and what it looks like to reconnect wit...
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339: Rediscovering Joy (When You're Unsatisfied + Restless)
What do you do when life looks “fine on the outside,” yet something still feels off? When you feel flat, restless or like you’re quietly aching for more? In this episode, uncover what Scripture says about joy, why so many women feel unsatisfied...
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28:57
338: Living in an Outrage Culture - Practical Tools to Manage Our Emotions + Represent Jesus Well When Feelings Flare
Do you ever feel pressured to “pick a side,” react instantly or otherwise “join the outrage” in today’s intense culture? In this episode, discover practical, faith-based tools for managing emotional reactivity so you can represent ...
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33:25
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 i...
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43:55
336: Stories from the Italy Retreat-Blessings and Surprises from Our Time in Tuscany
What happens when women from all walks of life come together in one of the most beautiful places on earth to rest, connect, and hear from God? In this episode, Alicia shares highlights and testimonies from the 2025 Italy Retreat, where God’s pr...
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39:58
335: Need Deep Soul Rest? Join Me In 2026/2027 for Women's Retreats that Restore Your Spirit
Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or spiritually dry? Discover how intentional rest can renew your heart and restore your spirit. In this special episode, Alicia announces two upcoming women’s retreats designed to help you slow down, connect with...
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26:31
334: Can We Chat? What's on Your Heart?
Ever wish you could talk directly with Alicia about what you’re feeling or how to apply what you hear on the show to your own life? Alicia’s shares a new opportunity to connect personally with her for a quick, grace-filled chat about what’s on ...
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333: Tired of Going from One Crisis to Another? How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding
Do you feel like life is just one emotional crisis after another? Discover how to break the cycle of constant reactivity and learn how to respond with peace and intention instead of panic. Let’s explore three key questions to identi...
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30:00
332: You Don’t Have to “Hold It All Together” (Lovingly Releasing Yourself when Overwhelm Takes Over)
Overflowing schedules, extra demands, emotions that feel out of control: sound like your life lately? When life intensifies, we’re tempted to believe the lie that we’re the ones “holding it all together”…. which only causes us to w...
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30:16
331: Overcoming Overwhelm: Less Chaos in Your Head, More Peace in Your Life
Is your mind constantly stuck in overwhelm: spinning with thoughts, worries, and what-ifs? In this episode, we’ll explore how you can begin to quiet the chaos and overwhelm when your brain feels especially loud.Learn how to identify the ...
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330: How to Manage Big Out of Control Emotions
Do big emotions ever feel like they’re taking over your life? In this episode, discover why emotions themselves are not sinful, and practical steps to calm your body and mind so you can process what’s really happening beneath the surface. ...
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329: Been Told You're "Too Sensitive"? The Surprising Truth About Highly Sensitive People
Have you ever been told you’re “too sensitive,” “overreacting,” or “making a big deal out of nothing”? In this episode, Alicia Michelle explains the science behind being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and why this God-given wiring is not a fla...
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33:40
328: When Your Husband Is Driving You Crazy (Emotional Disconnect in Marriage) with Ann + Dave Wilson
What do you do when your husband is driving you crazy and you feel like all you want to do is point out what he’s doing wrong? In this episode, bestselling authors and marriage speakers Ann and Dave Wilson of Family Life share how negative word...
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44:51
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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27:30
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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28:50
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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39:19
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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30:54
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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