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The Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle: Spiritual Growth and Mindset Tips for Christian WomenAuthor: Alicia Michelle Christian Mindset Coach
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. CHAT WITH ALICIA: Not sure where to start with managing emotions? Go to AliciaMichelle.com/chat to get personalized insight from Alicia (not a sales pitch--her gift to you!) Listen to episodes by topic at AliciaMichelle.com/podcast Language: en-us Genres: Christianity, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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361: People Pleasing--Break the Cycle with Brain, Body + Biblical Tools for Less Exhaustion + Healthier Relationships
Monday, 11 May, 2026
What if people-pleasing isn’t something you fix by trying harder—but a pattern your brain and body learned to use for safety? In this episode, I unpack why people-pleasing can feel so difficult to change, even when you know it’s exhausting you, and how healing requires more than just willpower or better boundaries. We talk about the brain-based patterns underneath people-pleasing, why your nervous system resists change, and how Scripture, brain science, and practical tools can work together to help you build healthier relationships, calmer responses, and lasting emotional freedom. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN [00:00] Why People-Pleasing Isn’t Just a Bad Habit to Break [03:00] What Romans 12:2 Has to Do with Brain Science + Emotional Healing [05:00] Why Willpower Doesn’t Create Lasting Change [08:00] The Hidden Brain Patterns Keeping You Stuck in People-Pleasing [11:00] How Trust Issues with God Can Affect Emotional Healing [14:00] What Brain Priming Is + How It Helps Rewire Old Patterns [17:00] Why Boundaries Alone Aren’t Enough [19:00] How the Nervous System Impacts Your Reactions in Relationships [22:00] Why You Can’t Make Wise Decisions from a Triggered State [25:00] What Healing Looks Like Beyond Just “Trying Harder” RESOURCES: Tired of the exhaustion of making everyone happy and keeping the peace at all costs? Grab Alicia’s People Pleasing Check-In Workbook: A three-part guided exercise to uncover what’s driving your people pleasing and begin moving toward healthier relationships, clearer thinking and greater emotional peace. RELATED EPISODES: Ep 358: When Emotions Feel Scary: Practical Tools to Courageously Process What’s Inside Ep 359: People Pleasing: Is This the Real Reason You’re Exhausted + Overwhelmed? Ep 360: People Pleasing- When You’re the “Good Girl” Who Keeps the Peace in Your Family Send us Fan Mail
