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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.
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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
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What if the emotional overwhelm you’re feeling right now isn’t a personal failure, but something happening inside your body? Let’s talk about perimenopause, hormones, and why your emotions may feel harder to manage than they used to. In this episode, I’m breaking down the brain science behind these changes and sharing how Scripture and practical tools can help you navigate this season with more calm, clarity, and compassion for yourself WHAT YOU’LL LEARN [00:00] Why...
What if you could discover true rest and soul replenishment—in Scotland? Let’s talk about the upcoming Christian women’s retreat I’m hosting in Scotland in June 2027! This is my third “Rest + Restore” Retreat, and I love how these 10 days of intentional rest, meaningful connection (and yes, fun and amazing travel adventures!) transform women’s emotional health and faith in lasting ways. Today I’m sharing all the details about this incredible Scotland trip and how you can join us...
I’m excited to share a simple way to connect with Jesus this Easter—through Christian meditation (we’ll even walk through a guided meditation together in this episode)! Let’s also explore how Christian meditation helps us slow down, calms our minds and bodies, and allows us to engage Scripture in a deeper, more personal way. Discover how this biblical practice supports emotional regulation, strengthens your relationship with God, and prepares your heart for Easter with greater p...
Struggling with mom anger and feeling ashamed of how you react to your kids? You’re not alone. Every mom I’ve ever met (including me!) has struggled with mom anger to some degree in various seasons of their motherhood. How can we manage these overwhelming feelings in a way that offers both understanding for the emotions and practical solutions to stop the tension? In this honest conversation, anger management coach Elizabeth Andreyevskiy shares her personal story of explosive mom rage, ...
Caring for an aging parent: so many of my friends are in this stage right now! If you’re also in this season, you understand how emotionally overwhelming it can be to care for an elderly parent. What do we do with the guilt, the grief and the new boundaries we must set as we try to offer support on so many levels, often while also pursuing career and personal goals (and for many of us, still raising kids)? In this episode, I sit down with hospice nurse and author Linda Larson to talk ho...
Anxiety: when does everyday worry cross into something that needs more attention? In this episode, I talk with Becky Keife about her personal journey with anxiety, what helped her recognize when she needed support, and how God met her in the middle of it. You’ll learn how to tell the difference between situational worry and ongoing anxiety, why high-achieving women often struggle silently, and how simple daily practices can help turn anxiety into an invitation to connect more deeply wit...
Maybe it’s time to surrender a tough situation, or to “let” people be who they’re going to be. But how in the world does that happen? Let’s talk about why letting go feels so much harder than it sounds, what’s really underneath our resistance, and how to move toward peace without suppressing your emotions or pretending it doesn’t hurt. Learn why surrender often brings up grief, fear, and identity questions, how stress loops form when situations don’t change, and what it looks like to pr...
Ever felt stuck in ongoing situations that never seem to change and leave you feeling exhausted, frustrated or hopeless? In this episode, we talk about the unique stress that comes from chronic, unresolved circumstances and why these stress loops are so hard to escape. Learn why your nervous system stays activated in repetitive stress, how bitterness and emotional hardening quietly form, and what it looks like to begin finding peace even when nothing around you changes. WH...
So many women are functioning in hidden burnout. Still showing up and serving. Still carrying responsibility. Still faithfully asking God for strength and trying to do the right things. And… still feeling depleted. This episode is really about one simple but honest question: why am I resting, but still exhausted? Not because we don’t believe in rest. Not because we don’t value it. But because what we’re doing to rest often isn’t touching the places where exhaustion actually lives...
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. Learn why surface-level rest doesn’t heal deep depletion, how faith and exhaustion often get tangled together, and how God responds to burnout with care instead of condemnation. This episode will help you recognize hidden burnout, understand why what you’...
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 motivation, and why this struggle doesn’t mean your faith is weak. Seasonal Affective Disorder doesn’t always announce itself clearly. For many women, it shows up quietly, through lower energy, emotional heaviness, irritability, foggy thinking, or a se...
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 loss. We worry that we’ll make things worse by saying the wrong thing. Often we don’t know how to emotionally support others without trying to fix the situation or offer what can feel like empty platitudes. Today I’ve invited my friend and fellow podcaste...
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 intentional rhythms of rest that meet your physical, emotional, spiritual, and creative needs. I believe we can all find practical ways to build small, sustainable rest into life and experience real replenishment even when extended time away feels impossible! WHA...
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 motivation is high. Learn 10 practical signs your emotional health may need attention, why willpower alone isn’t enough for lasting change, and how noticing and naming emotions can help you move forward with greater calm, confidence, and alignment in the ...
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 triggers fuel intense responses, and why this isn’t a character flaw but a skill gap that can be learned and healed. Discover how noticing and naming emotions creates clarity, compassion, and healthier responses in your relationships. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [...
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 emotional spirals: noticing and naming what you’re actually feeling. Learn how naming emotions brings clarity, reduces reactivity, and opens the door to healthier, Spirit-led responses. PS I’d love to teach you more about this key emotional manag...
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 with delight, presence and the simple pleasures God designed us to savor. Let’s discover how to begin enjoying life again, with God leading the way. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [00:00] Why high-functioning, over-responsible seasons drain joy [03:...
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 even when life appears good, and how to return to a steady, soul-anchoring joy in Christ instead of chasing temporary emotional highs. Learn the signs that you might be pursuing happiness instead of cultivating joy, how expectations distort conte...
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 Jesus with peace, clarity, and discernment. Learn how Daniel and Jesus modeled emotional stability, why outrage sabotages our witness and how to regulate your nervous system before responding. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [00:00] Why is outrage rising in to...
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 into challenging holiday situations so you can show up with peace, strength, and wisdom. Discover three biblical and practical tools that protect your emotional wellbeing during the holidays: healthy boundaries, emotional fitness, and the A.D.D. me...
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