The Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle: Spiritual Growth and Mindset Tips for Christian Women

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. Take the FREE QUIZ: "How emotionally confident are you?" at AliciaMichelle.com/quiz NOTE: Want to listen to episodes by topic? Go to AliciaMichelle.com/podcast

Episodes

September 1, 2025 39 mins

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 with Him can actually strengthen, not weaken, our faith. You’ll discover how to separate hurt from God and hurt from the church, and how remembering His presence can give you the courage to keep walk...

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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 a continual way of life, using biblical truths as a foundation. She shares how weaving thankfulness into your daily rhythm can change the way you respond to challenges, nurture relationships, and connec...

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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 ungrateful and how to offer God gratitude even when life still feels unresolved. 


WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 

[00:00] Can You Be Grateful and Still Long for More? 

[02:00] What’s the Difference Between Contentment and ...

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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, and true connection with God. 

Learn how to remove the emotional blocks to authentic gratitude and how to live from a place of rest, not performance. 


WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 

[00:00] Why Gratit...

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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 explores why gratitude sometimes feels forced and how to pursue authentic thanksgiving, even when life feels like it’s falling apart. Through Scripture, personal stories, and powerful mindset tools, learn how to move ...

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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 practical tools. This episode brings clarity to confusing feelings and gives you a grounded path forward through faith, neuroscience, and emotional truth. 

 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 

[00:00] Is What You...

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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. Holly shares her personal story of radical transformation, losing 150 pounds and healing deep stress, and the role that gut health played in that journey. Learn practical changes you can start ...

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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 pursuing God-given visions.  

Drawing from the life of Walt Disney, we explore how to move through fear, take bold action, and build the emotional and spiritual habits that keep your dreams alive, ev...

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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 prepare our heart and mind before the trip? How can we process hard moments when they happen while on vacation? All this and more in today’s episode!  

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 

[00:00] Could Vacati...

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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 in who God says we are. Together, we explore powerful mindset shifts, identity-rooted truths, and practical ways to engage social media without letting it steal your joy. 

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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 invita...

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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 heal them through honest reflection, emotional clarity and God’s grace. This is the conversation we rarely have—but desperately need. 

What You’ll Learn:  

[00:00] Could the Exhaustion You Feel Be...

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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 and unmet expectations can quietly harden your heart. 

Discover how disappointment often disguises itself as stress, anger, or exhaustion—and how to recognize it before it turns into bitternes...

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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 feel out of control and introduces two simple but powerful tools to bring calm and clarity. If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of guilt, shame, or exhaustion around your emotions, this episode ...

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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 immature parents—especially when their behavior triggers deep wounds, guilt, and confusion.
 
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 

[01:43] What Is an Emotionally Immature Parent? The Signs You Might Be M...

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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 Battistelli joins us to share how we can embrace the empty nest season with purpose, release the urge to control or fix our adult children’s lives, and rediscover our identity beyond motherhood.

WHAT YO...

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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 parenting regrets and unrealistic expectations as parents. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[02:13] Why Does Mom Guilt Hit Us So Hard?

[04:06] Does Nostalgia Have You Seeing the Past Through Rose-Colored Gla...

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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 moms. We go beyond surface-level fixes and talk honestly about the real emotions in motherhood. This episode reminds us that real peace and rest are possible, even when motherhood feels relent...

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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 of prayer and how God used our family relationship to lead her toward healing and salvation. If you're holding on to hope and faith through hard times, this episode will encourage your he...

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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, approval, performance, or distraction. In this conversation, you'll learn how the 12 Steps can bring healing to our inner brokenness and why overcoming addictions is more relevant to a...

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