Hormones. Wrinkles. Getting older isn’t for sissies, right? If you’re ready for a new perspective on aging, you’ll love today’s episode on aging gratefully and aging gracefully. We’re chatting with my friend and body image coach Heather Creekmore on finding the humor in aging (and the blessings) even through perimenopause and our changing bodies. Tons of laughter in this episode with a fresh take on how we as Christian women can feel confident and comfortable in  our own skin through mid-life changes. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[00:40] Have You Noticed Changes in Your Body? [09:22] Our Culture Reinforces The Message That Aging Is Bad[15:10] The Mental Shift to FInd Gratitude in Aging[22:42] Are You in a “Sandwich” Life Season--Called to Help Aging Parents While Still Caring for Children at Home?[26:00] “There is No Prize For Being a Martyr – Neither Here nor in Heaven”[29:41] When We Have Grateful Hearts, Our Tendency to Compare Diminishes[33:27] Alicia’s Reflections: Do You Desire Support As You Walk Through Life Changes?RESOURCES:Stuck in the overwhelm and exhaustion of perfectionism, people pleasing, or trying to prove yourself worthy? This doesn’t have to be your reality! Sign up for the Free Workshop, Break Free From Feeling Never Enough, to find healing from a lifetime of worry, shame + striving.Are you navigating new beginnings, creating new routines, or chasing divine dreams? If so, join us in the Onward + Upward Collective to gain the accountability, support, and encouragement (plus optional 1:1 coaching) you need to boldly pursue God's good plans.Connect with best-selling author Heather CreekmoreRELATED EPISODES:123: Overcoming Body Image Issues + Finding Body Confidence with Rachael Gilbert241: Is Your Distorted Body Image Hurting Your Health Journey? with Laura Lindhaul

Have you been letting fear keep you from making changes? Many of us have the best intentions yet we get stuck in the cycle of taking in information and not acting on it. Join me in part 4 of our mental refresh series as I discuss why making a change goes beyond having willpower, the top 3 things that prevent us from making changes, and how we can overcome the fear of change. Become your best you this summer by being obedient to God and making the changes that He has been calling you to do!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[02:41] God Cannot Change Us Until We Are Willing + Able to Change[09:35] Will You Decide to Follow What God is Calling You to Do?[12:29] We Cannot Solely Focus on Willpower to Change[16:24] Are You Afraid of How Making a Change is Going to Affect Others?[23:28] Are You Letting Your Emotions Impact The Changes You Want to Make?[26:06] “Faith + Trust in God is The Bridge That Carries Us Over The Fear of Change”[28:58] Three Resources to Help You Build Structure Around Life ChangesRESOURCES:Ready for a step-by-step plan based on the Bible + brain science to identify + rewire subconscious thoughts so they line up with your true identity in Christ? Join us in the Christian Mindset Makeover!Are you constantly stressed, like life’s demands steal your peace + purpose? If so, check out the Christian Mindset Refresh Bundle — your brain-science and Bible-based mindset toolkit designed to guide you back to Christ-centered peace, godly self-worth, and the heart of God’s unfailing love. Want to gain a fresh perspective on your life? Step out of the chaos + join me for a fresh touch from God with the Goal Planning Workshop.RELATED EPISODES:243: What to Do When Fear Strikes (3 Steps to Living in Peace + Hope)244: You Can Have a Different Response to Fear and Anxiety252: Discovering God-Centered Courage to Confidently Move Through Fear with Jennifer Allwood258: When You're a Human "Doing" Instead of a Human Being259: Triggers + Responses: How Did You End Up Here?260: Who’s the Gatekeeper of Your Thoughts?

Are you managing the thoughts that come into your mind? Our mind is the most valuable real estate in our body and if we can protect it, we can make a dramatic difference in how we live, function, and see God in our everyday lives. Join me as I explore the concept of a mental gatekeeper including why they are so important and powerful strategies to develop a mental gatekeeper that will help you discover more confidence, joy and peace!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[03:30] We Don’t Have to Accept Every Thought That Comes Into Our Mind[06:30] Who Do You Have “Manning The Gate” When a Thought Comes in?[09:00] Why is a Gatekeeper So Important? Our Thoughts Shape Our Brains[13:03] Four Patterns That Present As Gatekeepers - What Are Yours?[21:10] We Want a Gatekeeper That Models The Holy Spirit’s Voice[24:17] Addressing Your Gatekeepers with the Christian Mindset MakeoverRESOURCES:Ready for a step-by-step plan based on the Bible + brain science to identify + rewire subconscious thoughts so they line up with your true identity in Christ? Join us in the Christian Mindset Makeover!Are you constantly stressed, like life’s demands steal your peace + purpose? If so, check out the Christian Mindset Refresh Bundle — your brain-science and Bible-based mindset toolkit designed to guide you back to Christ-centered peace, godly self-worth, and the heart of God’s unfailing love. Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to join the launch team for my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”, coming November 12th!RELATED EPISODES:258: When You're a Human "Doing" Instead of a Human Being259: Triggers + Responses: How Did You End Up Here?

So often we want to jump right past difficult emotions or get a three-step plan to fix them…but what if sitting in those emotions is the key to allowing God to heal them? Join me today as we discuss how God-centered mindfulness can help us address our emotional triggers and break the patterns underneath our emotional responses.Looking for a mental refresh this summer? Check out the Christian Mindset Refresh Bundle for Christ-centered meditations, affirmations and Bible study that restore your heart with peace and calm.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[02:00] What is God-Centered Mindfulness?[07:01] Mindfulness Gives Us The Ability to Accept What is[13:09] Mindfulness Does Not Keep Us Stuck in Self-Pity[15:33] What Are The Deeper Patterns Under Your Emotional Triggers?[20:15] Making Space with Intentional Practices to Step Into The Presence of GodRESOURCES:Are you constantly stressed, like life’s demands steal your peace + purpose? If so, check out the Christian Mindset Refresh Bundle — your brain-science and Bible-based mindset toolkit designed to guide you back to Christ-centered peace, godly self-worth, and the heart of God’s unfailing love. Discover how God's love radically changes your identity, your perspective and your ability to find peace in the “I Am Loved” Bible Study!Ready for a step-by-step plan based on the Bible + brain science to identify + rewire subconscious thoughts so they line up with your true identity in Christ? Join us in the Christian Mindset Makeover!RELATED EPISODES:116: Mindset Matters: What Is Mindfulness and Is Mindfulness Appropriate for Christians?220: How Can Christian Meditation Help You Better Manage Stress?222: How to Manage Emotional Overwhelm with Christian Meditation258: When You're a Human "Doing" Instead of a Human Being

Stuck in a season of overwhelm and want more life balance? Whether or not you struggle with workaholism, we can easily forget that we are human beings rather than human doings. In this episode, you will learn how overcoming burnout is crucial if we want to follow God’s plan for our lives and ways that we can receive replenishment in this season.Make sure to join me over the next four weeks to help you slow down, listen to God, and set the re-set a more restful pace for your life!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[04:13] Are You Slipping into Burnout? Learn to Notice Your Burnout Signs [08:12] Is Making Everyone Happy Keeping You Stuck in Overwhelm + Burnout?[11:28] We Need to Stop, Be Still, and Sit at The Feet of Jesus[15:30] Training Our Souls to Notice Beauty + Abundances Within Our Boundary Lines[19:29] Two Ways I’m Receiving Replenishment in a Burnout Season[25:12] Where Do We Go From Here? Using The Goal Setting Workshop + Christian Mindset MakeoverRESOURCES:If you’re tired of living day-to-day in exhaustion and overwhelm, I want to show you how to recenter your life on what matters and find new purpose. You're invited to step out of the chaos + join me for a fresh touch from God at this Goal Planning Workshop!Ready to refresh your mind, body, and spirit as you explore one of the world's most beloved regions? Join us for an unforgettable 10 days of rejuvenation, exploration, and fun in beautiful Tuscany, Italy! Learn more about this incredible retreat here.Ready for a step-by-step plan based on the Bible + brain science to identify + rewire subconscious thoughts so they line up with your true identity in Christ? Join us in the Christian Mindset Makeover!RELATED EPISODES:125: How the Hustle Culture + Need to Achieve Nearly Took My Life246: Join Me Italy in 2025 for a Rest-Filled, Christ-Centered Travel Retreat for Women!247: Avoiding Burnout: Finding Emotional + Mental Rest Despite Life’s Everyday Chaos253: What Does Realistic Rest Look Like When You’re Tired of Being Tired? with Jess Connolly257: Can Boundaries + Limitations Be a Gift? with Sara Hagerty

Do you find yourself resenting your limitations and boundaries of this season? What if living with limitations can be a gift? Best-selling author Sara Hagerty joins us today to share that finding peace and contentment in our limitations is not only possible but life-changing when we accept themWHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[03:53] Do You Feel The Pressure to Optimize Your Life?[06:33] Naming and Grieving Our Limitations Gives Us Freedom From Them[12:22] Has Daydreaming Lead to Bitterness About Your Limitations?[17:22] Freedom Is Found in Accepting Our Boundaries and Limitations[21:53] Rest and Receiving Can Be The Most Life-Giving Gift [26:14] What If You Aren’t Meant to Overcome But to Submit to Your Weaknesses?[28:23] Alicia’s Reflections: What Can Nature Teach Us About Boundaries?RESOURCES:Stuck in the overwhelm and exhaustion of perfectionism, people pleasing, or trying to prove yourself worthy? This doesn’t have to be your reality! Sign up for the Free Workshop, Break Free From Feeling Never Enough, to find healing from a lifetime of worry, shame + striving.Connect with best-selling author Sara Hagerty

Can we be real? Motherhood is relentless–even if it is a blessing. How can we have the right perspective about our ability to be “enough”  as moms, despite ongoing parenting struggles? Our guest today, author, speaker and mom of 8 Bethany Kimsey, shares powerful advice on renewing our motherhood mindset for any mom feeling disillusioned, tired, or worn out.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[04:51] Have You Put Filters on How You Show Up As a Mom?[08:38] Thoughts of Performance & Comparison Originate From The Enemy  [11:08] Who Sets Your “Pace” for What It Means to Mother Well?[20:20] Finding Contentment in Motherhood Seasons Where You’re Not Seeing the Fruit [27:22] A Warrior Mama’s Prayer Journal - The Importance of Praying For Our Children[30:13] Alicia’s Reflections: What Mindsets Cause You to Feel Hopeless as a Mom?RESOURCES:Looking for a simple way to bring more peace into your day? Check out my Christian Meditations for Daily Calm where you can refresh your mind + dwell in God's peace (in about 5 minutes!) when life is stressful. Connect with author and speaker Bethany Kimsey

Find yourself trying to perform and overachieve yet always feel like you’re coming up short? Our guest today, author Becky Beresford, shares with us a new perspective on women’s empowerment and why we need to bring God back into the equation. Join us as Becky and I discuss feelings of inadequacy, where self-empowering messages are lacking, and how to restructure self-confidence mantras to reflect godly confidence. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[05:40] Becky’s Story: Feeling Inadequate and Believing All the Lies[11:30] [11:30] It’s Not Self-Dependence, It’s God Dependence [15:00] Learning to Speak THE Truth as We Speak OUR Truth[20:58] Doing Hard Things (The Easier Way)[26:02] God is Here to Open Up Doors For Us[27:46] Confession, Repentance, and Forgiveness… as Christ-Centered Empowerment[34:20] “Put Jesus Back Into Self Empowering Messages”[36:03] Alicia’s Reflections: The Other Lies That Becky Confronts In Her Book "She Believed HE Could, So She Did”RESOURCES:Stuck in the overwhelm and exhaustion of perfectionism, people pleasing, or trying to prove yourself worthy? This doesn’t have to be your reality! Sign up for the Free Workshop, Break Free From Feeling Never Enough, to find healing from a lifetime of worry, shame + striving.Connect with author, speaker, and coach Becky Beresford

Is it possible to stop people pleasing when you have spent your entire life seeking approval from others? If you were raised in chaos and dysfunction, you probably spent your childhood years searching for connection and security in your life - and have now carried this pattern with you. Author Courtney Burg and I discuss helpful strategies for people pleasers, the impact of staying tethered to our family of origin, and how to build God-centered confidence. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[03:13] Where Does The Pattern of People Pleasing Come From?[08:44] Implementing Healthy Confrontation Instead of Gossip[11:48] Are You Wrapped Up in The Narrative of What it Means to be Caring, Hardworking, and Loyal?[15:40] We Aren’t Meant to Stay Unhealthily Tethered to Our Family of Origin[19:43] “There's A Lot of Freedom When We Unhook From Being Each Other's Messiah”[21:35] How Did Jesus Manage The Line of Pleasing God versus Not Pleasing Man?[26:42] Ways We Can Start to Work Through People Pleasing [32:02] Alicia’s Reflections: Can We Implement God-Centered Confidence and Move Forward With Change in Our People Pleasing Patterns?RESOURCES:Stuck in the overwhelm and exhaustion of perfectionism, people pleasing, or trying to prove yourself worthy? This doesn’t have to be your reality! Sign up for the Free Workshop, Break Free From Feeling Never Enough, to find healing from a lifetime of worry, shame + striving.Connect with author, speaker, and teacher Courtney J. Burg

Have you ever found yourself pushing past the point of exhaustion even though you are completely overwhelmed and tired? So many of us are experiencing burnout and mental exhaustion yet we feel as if something is wrong with us for needing rest or we are scared of slowing down. Today I am joined by Jess Connolly, author of “Tired of Being Tired”, to talk about the importance of giving things over to God, ways that we can implement rest into our lives, and self-care for women (which goes much deeper than quick fixes). WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[03:27] “Receive God's Realistic Rest for Your Soul-Deep Exhaustion”[07:58] We Need to Be Renewed by God Before Realistic Rest Can Work[11:51] Equating Our Spiritual Worth in How Much We Can Do - Pushing Past The Point of Exhaustion [19:59] Giving Things Over to God - Practicing for Heaven[23:11] You Aren’t Broken If You Can’t Carry The Weight of The World or Handle The Pace of Our Culture[27:01] It’s Scary to Slow Down and Rest - Rest Takes Courage and Bravery[30:19] What Are Some Real Ways That We Can Make This a First Step of Change? [34:51] Alicia’s Reflections: Where in Our Lives Do We Need Rest in This Season?RESOURCES:Looking for a simple way to bring more peace into your day? Check out my incredible resource, Christian Meditations for Daily Calm, where you can refresh your mind + dwell in God's peace (in about 5 minutes!) when life is stressful. Grab Chapter One of Jess’s Book “Tired of Being Tired” for free!

Do you find yourself staying in your comfort zone because of anxious thoughts and fear of the future? I have seen so many women wanting to move toward what God has called them to do but have not learned how to move with fear. Join business coach and best-selling author Jennifer Allwood and I as we share about moving forward despite fearful thoughts, including how courage and confidence build as we work through fear (not vice versa).WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[03:27] We Must Choose to Work Through Fear Instead of Run from Fear[08:10] We Have Been Trained to Not Trust Ourselves [11:39] If We Pay Too Much Attention to Our Feelings, They Will Always Steer Us in The Wrong Direction[15:27] “Confidence is a Crock of Crap”[25:54] “You Cannot Ask God to Show You What He Wants You to Do If You've Been Ignoring What He's Been Whispering in Your Ear for Years”[35:58] Alicia’s Reflections: Am I Letting Fear Get In The Way of What God Has Planned For Me?RESOURCES:Need support for navigating new beginnings, creating new routines, or chasing divine dreams? Join us in the Onward + Upward Collective: A Christ-centered community offering the accountability, support and encouragement (plus optional 1:1 coaching) that Christian women need to boldly pursue God's good plans. Go here to learn more and join us (doors close April 15)!Grab Chapter One of Jennifer’s Book “Fear Is Not The Boss Of You” for free!

We often hear about the fear of failure but there are so many more types of fear such as the fear of success that play a role in holding us back from our dreams. Listen in as I share Bible stories about fear, why it is important to face fear rather than run from it, and a few personal stories around how I am navigating my fear of success. Need support in overcoming fear to fulfill the dreams God has put in your heart? If so, apply now for the Onward + Upward Collective - spots are limited!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[01:44] Where Does The Fear of Success Come From?[09:16] “Lord, Will I Be Able to Handle This Success?”[16:28] Differentiating Between Pachad Fear and Yirah Fear [21:05] We Need Others to Help Motivate Us and See Things We Cannot See to Help Us Fulfill Our DreamsRESOURCES:Need support for navigating new beginnings, creating new routines, or chasing divine dreams? Join us in the Onward + Upward Collective! Coaching is by application only and spots are limited (plus we start April 15) so sign up today!RELATED EPISODES:248: Going through Life Changes (or Need to Make Some Changes?) You’re Invited to Accountability, Encouragement and Support in Group Coaching250: What Character Trait Would Make Your Current Life Season Easier?

Have you ever thought about how developing different character traits could make your current life transition easier? The traits we have ingrained in us are automatic responses, which can save us time and energy. Join me today as I talk about four different character traits with practical examples of how they can help us, why we need to be mindful of our thoughts, and how we can develop new character traits. Want to work on building different Christian character traits with 1:1 support? If so, apply now for the The Onward + Upward Collective- spots are limited!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[02:32] Let’s Navigate Lifestyle Change Well in the Onward + Upward Collective![05:15] Allow God to Transform the Way You Think[07:05] Character Traits are a Repeated Set of Actions That Have Been Ingrained in Us[10:05] Four Different Character Traits That Can Help You in a Life Transition[13:45] How Can We Start to Develop New Character Traits?RESOURCES:Need support for navigating new beginnings, creating new routines, or chasing divine dreams? Join us in the Onward + Upward Collective! Coaching is by application only and spots are limited (plus we start April 15) so sign up today!RELATED EPISODES:247: Avoiding Burnout: Finding Emotional + Mental Rest Despite Life’s Everyday Chaos248: Going through Life Changes (or Need to Make Some Changes?) You’re Invited to Accountability, Encouragement and Support in Group Coaching

Ever desire to dream big for God and have expectant faith… but wonder, “how does that really happen when life feels hopeless and I have no idea how to make these dreams a reality?” Today we’re talking about taking the first step toward a dream (even when we’re full of fear and need help finding hope). Listen in to find biblical encouragement and to learn the first steps toward believing God to bring big dreams to fruition.P.S. We aren’t meant to make changes alone! if you want 1:1 help working through obstacles, and to find accountability, encouragement and community as you pursue God-sized dreams, apply now for the The Onward + Upward Group Coaching Program!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[05:07] We May Have Faith… But Do We Have Expectant Belief in God’s Unseen Plan? [08:06] How Do We Handle Doubt, Especially When We’ve Made Mistakes?[11:50] Will You Emotionally Dwell in the Victories or the Challenges?[13:24]  God Shows Us the Next Step After We’ve Taken the First One[16:19] Let Me Help You Work Through the Obstacles and Make Your God-Sized Dream a Reality RESOURCES:Need support for navigating new beginnings, creating new routines, or chasing divine dreams? Join us in “The Onward and Upward Group Coaching Program”! It is by application only and spots are limited so sign up today!RELATED EPISODES:239: Stuck in An “Expired” Season? Seeking God for Perspective on What’s Next with Shayna Rattler

Are you walking into a new life season and need personalized encouragement, accountability and community? If so, you’re in luck because I am welcoming the next group of women into The Onward and Upward Group Coaching Program starting in April. Let’s talk about why this program is the perfect mix of goal setting and Christian coaching to help you live out the dreams that God has placed in your heart!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[02:58]  Desiring change? Get much-needed support in The Onward and Upward Group Coaching Program[07:09] What makes this Group Coaching program different?[09:54] Study the Bible with Me LIVE Using the Spiritual Growth Rhythm[12:32] Apply for Coaching today to grab one of the limited spots![14:16]  You don’t have to walk through life’s changes alone. Let us help you walk through change together!RESOURCES:Need support for navigating new beginnings, creating new routines, or chasing divine dreams? Join us in “The Onward and Upward Group Coaching Program”! It is by application only and spots are limited so sign up today!Looking to refresh your mind + dwell in God's peace (in about 5 minutes!) when life is stressful? Check out Alicia’s “Christian Meditations for Daily Calm” resource.Ready to refresh your mind, body, and spirit as you explore one of the world's most beloved regions? Join Alicia in September 2025 for a life-changing travel retreat to Italy!RELATED EPISODES:235: Join me! Group Coaching: Let’s Go Onward + Upward in Your Godly Calling in 2024

Tired of living exhausted from life’s everyday chaos? We’re each responsible for finding rest (mental rest and emotional rest) but how? Listen, we need accountability and community to create these new rhythms of rest, and today I’m sharing practical tips for mental rest and emotional rest, and also several powerful ways to create self-care rhythms in order to avoid burnout. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[01:21] Alarming statistics about burnout[08:48] What is emotional rest?[13:35] How is mental rest different from emotional rest? [22:45] Three ideas for emotional rest - let’s build rhythms together! [28:36] Tools you can use for mental rest - let’s take back control of our thoughts![33:54] Need support in creating rhythms of rest? Join us in “The Onward and Upward Group Coaching Program”RESOURCES:Need support in creating rhythms of rest? Join us in “The Onward and Upward Group Coaching Program”! It is by application only and spots are limited so sign up today!Looking to refresh your mind + dwell in God's peace (in about 5 minutes!) when life is stressful? Check out Alicia’s “Christian Meditations for Daily Calm” resource.Ready to refresh your mind, body, and spirit as you explore one of the world's most beloved regions? Join Alicia in September 2025 for a life-changing travel retreat to Italy!RELATED EPISODES:Self Care Podcast Episodes231: Italy Trip Recap! When A Dream Comes True (All the Feels + Surprising Challenges)246: Join Me Italy in 2025 for a Rest-Filled, Christ-Centered Travel Retreat for Women!

How’d you like some spiritual replenishment… while enjoying beautiful Italy?! I am thrilled to announce that I’m hosting a Christian Women’s retreat in September 2025 in Tuscany! Today I’m sharing the details of this life-changing retreat including our destinations, daily activities and of course all those amazing things about Italy like the food and culture! Listen to my conversation with Karolina, our trip event host and planner, and hear more about this intimate and personalized experience for women focused on soul rest. PS, If you are interested, sign up soon because spots are limited!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[00:39] You get to come to Italy with me for a life-changing retreat![06:05] What does Tuscany have to offer? Hint: it’s the best of everything[09:10] The best aspects of traveling with someone who knows the area[14:28] The incredible places you will experience when you join me on the Italy Retreat[26:36] The FOOD! We will be enjoying five-course meals at the villa[30:20] This retreat will bring some life-changing energy to your life[32:15] The personalized care and support that this retreat offersRESOURCES:Ready to refresh your mind, body and spirit as you explore one of the world's most beloved regions? Join Alicia in September 2025 for a life-changing travel retreat to Italy!Check out Alicia’s Christian Meditations for Daily Calm to refresh your spirit when life is overwhelming and stressful. RELATED EPISODES:231: Italy Trip Recap! When A Dream Comes True (All the Feels + Surprising Challenges)

Ever wonder “What is God’s purpose for my work? Does my work matter for eternity, even if I’m not a missionary or don’t work for a church?” Best-selling author Jordan Raynor and I share about unspoken mindsets in the Church regarding secular work and life purpose, the Bible’s surprising wisdom on the type of work God sees as valuable, and how to discover new enthusiasm for the daily work God’s given you in this season. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[04:48] Is the Great Commission the Church’s Only Mission?[08:33] Are Those Called to Secular Work on the “Junior Varsity Team for God”?[11:40] “God values our work and delights in every project we manage”[14:47] But won’t any work outside of sharing the Gospel be burnt up on Judgment Day?[25:41] On the pressures Christian women feel to call our businesses a “ministry”[33:59] “If you're seeking first the kingdom of heaven, then nothing you do is secular”[36:28] Alicia’s Reflections: Do you carry the mental weight of believing that your job isn’t valuable?RESOURCES:Go here to get Alicia’s FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough”Connect with best-selling author Jordan Raynor and get his new book, “The Sacredness of Secular Work”

Although living with anxiety, fearful thoughts, and fear of the future feels like a burden that we have to carry with us throughout our lives - this can be changed. Today we are talking about how we are wired to depend on God when we are managing fear and how we can develop a plan that can help us work through our anxious thoughts.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[01:50] Is it possible to have a different response to fear and anxiety?[04:16] We have to have discipline around our fear[07:44] We are wired to depend on God[10:55] Developing an anxiety management planRESOURCES:Check out Alicia’s Calm Your Anxiety Tool Kit to create your custom plan to manage your anxious thoughts. RELATED EPISODES:163: How I Take Courage, Manage Anxiety, and Release Fear with Amy Debrucque201: It's Time to Make a Plan to Manage Anxiety, Release Fear and Stop Worry 242: “How Can I Manage My Fear of the Future?”243: What to Do When Fear Strikes (3 Steps to Living in Peace + Hope)

When anxious thoughts strike, many of us start to develop a fear of the future. In this episode, you will learn 3 steps you can take to turn your fearful thoughts and anxiety into healthy coping strategies for managing fear and bringing more peace and hope in your day-to-day life.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[02:06] How can we have compassion (instead of condemnation) for fear?[05:24] Changing worldly fear into godly fear[11:55] Where are we emotionally dwelling?[15:25] Developing healthy anxiety coping strategies + your anxiety management planRESOURCES:Check out Alicia’s Calm Your Anxiety Tool Kit to create your custom plan to manage your anxious thoughts. RELATED EPISODES:163: How I Take Courage, Manage Anxiety, and Release Fear with Amy Debrucque201: It's Time to Make a Plan to Manage Anxiety, Release Fear and Stop Worry 242: “How Can I Manage My Fear of the Future?”