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 offers a path forward grounded in both science and Scripture.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
[00:58] Why Am I So Emotional Lately? Understanding What’s Really Going On in Your Brain and Body
[04:00] Which of the 4 Coping Mechanisms Are You Using? (Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn)
[08:10] Are These Emotional Responses Permanent—or Can I Change Them?
[09:00] How the Brain Reinforces Emotional Overwhelm Through Neuroplasticity
[14:00] What Am I Really Feeling? The First Step Toward Emotional Regulation
[16:00] What’s Your Boiling Point? How to Catch Overwhelm Before It Spills Over
[18:00] What’s Behind the Snapping and Crying? Uncovering the Hidden Emotions
[19:00] What Is Emotional Prep + How Can It Keep You Grounded?
[21:00] Practical Tools to Cool the Fire: Scripture, Breathing, Journaling & More
[25:00] You’re Not Too Far Gone: An Invitation to Respond Differently with Grace
RESOURCES:
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