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If the holidays stir up more anxiety than joy, you’re not alone. In Part 2 of my conversation with author Heather O’Brien, we’re diving deep into three thought patterns that quietly steal peace and joy during this season — and how you can renew your mind with truth, faith, and neuroscience-backed strategies.

Last week, in Part 1, Heather and I laid the foundation for taking thoughts captive using the 7 Rs for Living Your Best Thought Life (Recognize, Resist, Replace, Repeat, Renew, Rely, and Rest). Heather shared her 4-pronged approach for staying free: Scripture, Worship, Prayer, & Community.
This week, we’re putting those tools into action — and discovering how to rewrite the mental scripts that keep us stuck in fear, grief, and overwhelm during the holidays.

• The 3 common holiday thought traps that fuel anxiety and depression — and how to spot them early.

• Why your brain repeats familiar emotional loops — and how faith and neuroscience work together to break them.

• How to replace painful or fear-based thoughts with hope-filled truths that realign your mind with God’s peace.

• The simple mental shift that can help you experience joy again, even in a hard or lonely season.

• Encouraging Scripture and practical brain-based exercises you can use daily through the holidays.

Heather O’Brien is the author of No Fear Allowed, a powerful faith-based guide for overcoming anxiety, fear, and spiritual paralysis. Drawing from her own journey, Heather equips women to live courageously by aligning their thoughts with God’s truth and refusing to let fear have the final word.

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• Listen to Part 1: “No Fear Allowed: Renew Your Mind Before the Holidays Begin”

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In Part 1 of this empowering holiday episode, Victoria welcomes author and speaker Heather O’Brien (No Fear Allowed) to explore how faith and neuroscience work together to break the grip of seasonal and holiday depression.

Learn Victoria’s 7 R’s for Living Your Best Thought Life (a proven method to help you escape the throes of toxic or unhealthy thought loops) and Heather’s 4 keys to staying free through God’s power.

And be sure to tune in to Part 2 next week as Victoria and Heather explore and tackle these 3 common thoughts that many women may be engaging this holiday season:

"I should feel joyful--it's Christmas! But I just feel empty and sad."

"It's not the same without them here. I feel so alone and lonely."

"I have to make everything perfect for everyone, or I've failed."

If you’ve ever faced anxiety, grief, or seasonal depression during the holidays, this conversation will renew your hope, strengthen your faith, and remind you that lasting peace is possible in Christ.

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What does it really mean to have a “sound mind”? In this episode, Victoria unpacks the timeless truth of 2 Timothy 1:7 — “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”

Through the lens of both Scripture and neuroscience, you’ll discover how your brain was designed by God to align with His truth. Victoria shares her own personal story of battling nighttime fears while caring for her ailing father and how faith—and modern brain science—show us that our thoughts can either reinforce fear or strengthen peace.

With practical tools, affirmations, and a few surprising “ninja tips,” this episode will help you learn how to pause, name your emotions, and re-center your thoughts around God’s promises.

By the end, you’ll walk away knowing that you already have what you need: the Spirit of power, love, and a sound mind.

• God has given you a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind—not fear.

• Mental stability is deeply linked to spiritual truth.

• Neuroscience confirms that mindset matters and that the brain can rewire toward peace.

• Rehearsing fearful scenarios strengthens fear circuits in the brain.

• Naming emotions activates the rational part of your brain and restores calm.

• Nurturing truth when you’re not afraid builds resilience when fear strikes.

• Daily affirmations and Scripture meditations help renew your mind.

• You can partner with God to carve new peace-filled pathways in your brain.

Neuroplasticity – how your brain forms new pathways based on repeated thoughts.

00:00 — Introduction: Why a Sound Mind Matters
04:41 — Understanding the Context of 2 Timothy 1:7
12:16 — The Neuroscience of Thought & Emotion
17:13 — Tools for Fostering a Sound Mind
27:53 — Practical Application & Final Encouragement

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Did you know that roughly 80% of your thoughts are negative and 95% are repeated? No wonder it’s so easy to get stuck in mental ruts! In this short and powerful episode, Victoria unpacks how your brain actually wires your thoughts — and how God can help you interrupt old grooves and create new ones rooted in truth.

Let's unpact the first “R” in Victoria’s signature framework: The 7 Rs for Living Your Best Thought Life. Today’s “R” is Recognize — the essential first step toward transforming your mind.

You’ll learn 5 simple ways to start recognizing what you’re thinking about:

1. Focus your attention

2. Notice your emotions

3. Observe your surroundings

4. Ask reflective questions

5. Write it down

By the end of this episode, you’ll have practical tools (and a faith-filled mindset) to start rewiring your brain with truth — and living in the peace and power of a sound mind.

Key Scriptures:

• 2 Corinthians 10:5 — “Take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ.”

• Romans 12:2 — “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

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Timestamps:
00:00 — The chemistry of a thought
02:00 — Why your brain gets stuck in negative grooves
03:30 — The power of renewing your mind
04:00 — The first “R”: Recognize
05:00 — Five practical steps to recognize your thoughts
08:30 — Ask God to help you uncover hidden thought patterns
09:50 — Rewire your brain and build new neural pathways

Feeling weary or like your light is flickering? In this heartfelt episode of the Choose 2 Think Podcast, Victoria opens up about walking through grief and caregiving while rediscovering the power of God’s light within.

Blending Biblical truth, neuroscience, and thought renewal, Victoria helps Christian women over 50 reclaim their light, even in life’s dimmest seasons.

She shares how thoughts can either dim or brighten your spirit, why gratitude is a brain-based pathway to joy, and how understanding the science of light—both spiritually and neurologically—can help you live with renewed purpose.

Whether your light feels small or radiant, this episode reminds you that you are literally wired to shine.

• Your light is your identity.

• Grief can draw you closer to God.

• Your thoughts can dim or brighten your inner light.

• Stay connected to the Source—Christ, your true light.

• Even the smallest acts can have the biggest impact.

• You are literally wired to shine.

• Renewing your mind daily transforms your brain.

• Gratitude illuminates your path.

• When your light feels small, it still matters.

• Spending time with God changes your countenance.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction to the Journey of Light
02:51 – Navigating Grief and Caregiving
05:35 – Understanding Your Identity as Light
08:41 – The Power of Thoughts in Shaping Light
11:29 – Practical Steps to Let Your Light Shine
17:14 – The Neuroscience of Light and Gratitude
22:36 – Inviting the Light of Christ into Your Life

A little bit about my father who passed away.

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What if your greatest breakthroughs begin with one choice—to think differently through faith in God?

In this special highlight episode, host Victoria revisits seven unforgettable conversations with faith-filled guests who share their stories of healing, growth, and transformation. Together, they remind us that the Word of God isn’t just truth—it’s life, restoration, and peace.

💡 You’ll hear clips from:

• Bill Mullin — 356: As I Recall F()rever: Bill Mullin on Music, Faith, and Transformation Visit Bill's website: https://thenexthumanity.com/

• Alina Wilson — 346: You Don't Have to FIGHT Aging—Learn How to Embrace It Instead  Get Alina's book: Thoughtful Aging https://amzn.to/3IFimG6

• Brenda Kennison — 339: How Faith & Neuroscience Can Transform Your Mind Visit Brenda's Website: https://www.day1ofsobriety.org/

💬 Key Takeaways:

• “Positive thinking is not enough—only the Word of God can heal.”

• “At the end of every day, our jaws should drop at how extraordinary the Lord was to us.”

• “Knowing God’s nature changes everything.”

• “Choosing to think differently is an act of worship.”

Whether you’re walking through hard days or celebrating small victories, this episode will stir your faith and strengthen your mind as you remember who God is—and what He’s able to do.

🎧 Listen now and be encouraged to Choose 2 Think your way to peace, purpose, and joy in Christ.

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Elena Huggins, author of Untwist Me: Uncomplicated Life Hacks for Mental and Emotional Liberation shares her personal journey of faith, trauma, and healing, emphasizing the importance of understanding the difference between being healed and being free.

Our conversation delves into the complexities of trauma, the significance of processing emotions, and the role of Scripture in finding peace and clarity.

Elena offers practical advice to help you navigate your own mental health challenges and encourages you to simplify your struggles to find effective solutions.

• Trauma can lead to complex emotional challenges that require deep processing.
• Healing is not the same as freedom; true freedom comes from a relationship with Jesus.
• Many people manage their mental health rather than truly heal from it.
• Scripture is the lynchpin in overcoming anxiety and trauma.
• Anxiety can be unlearned.
• Processing trauma is essential; you cannot skip steps in healing.
• Simplifying life's challenges can empower you to take action.
• Elena's book offers practical steps for emotional liberation.
• The supernatural power of God plays a crucial role in healing.

Fav quotes:

"Anxiety is a practiced behavior."

"It must start with Jesus, you and Him."

"Keep it simple, that's what I would say."

Chapters

05:47 Elena's Journey to Faith

08:48 The Impact of Addiction and Trauma

14:16 The Struggle with Mental Health

18:14 Finding Freedom in Christ

19:20 The Purpose Behind 'Untwist Me'

28:47 Processing Trauma: The Importance of Healthy Reflection

30:26 Divorcing from the Past: Moving Beyond Trauma

33:51 Patterns of Thought: Understanding Anxiety and Depression

34:38 Anxiety as a Practiced Behavior: Breaking the Cycle

36:58 The Power of Scripture: Transforming Thought Patterns

40:06 The Supernatural Power of God: Healing Beyond Therapy

44:33 Creating Your Toolbox: Practical Steps for Recovery

48:38 Simplifying Life's Challenges: Keeping It Simple

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Let's chat about the importance of God's sustaining care and how to navigate life's challenges through faith. Do you know what the Default Mode Network (DMN) is? How about the Divine Mode Network (as I call it!)? Let's dig deep on how your thoughts can impact your mental health.

Through biblical examples and practical steps, I'll emphasize the power of affirmations and the need to rewire our minds to focus on hope and truth. Is it time you embraced God's help and transform your thought patterns so that you can live a life of praise-filled expectancy?

Takeaways

• You are not meant to carry everything on your own.
• God's sustaining care is available to everyone, regardless of age.
• The default mode network can lead to negative thought loops.
• You can rewire your brain to focus on hope and truth.
• Biblical figures like Moses and Paul experienced God's sustaining power.
• Transforming toxic thoughts requires awareness and action.
• Daily affirmations can help shift your mindset.
• You can interrupt negative thought patterns with God's truth.
• Practical steps can help you retrain your mind.
• You are not alone; God is your helper.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding the Default Mode Network (DMN)

12:04 The Divine Mode Network: Rewiring Your Thoughts

14:39 Overcoming Perfectionism and Responsibility

17:44 Biblical Examples of God's Sustaining Power

20:24 Transforming Your Mind with Truth

23:01 Practical Steps to Shift Your Thought Patterns

26:07 Finding Rest in God's Sustaining Presence

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Have you ever thought about what’s really happening in your brain when you pray? In this episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite topics—the powerful connection between prayer, thoughts, and neuroscience.

Here’s the amazing truth: prayer isn’t just talking to God (though that’s the heart of it!). It also reshapes your brain’s pathways. Every time you pray, you’re not only building intimacy with God—you’re also retraining your mind to calm down, focus, and lean into hope.

I’ll share how prayer soothes your brain’s alarm system (that constant “what if” chatter), why even the shortest prayers can shift your emotions, and how Jesus Himself modeled a life rooted in prayer.

If you’ve been feeling scattered, stressed, or stuck in negative thoughts, this episode is for you. Let’s explore together how consistent prayer can actually rewire your brain for peace, clarity, and trust in God’s goodness.

✨ Takeaways you’ll love:

• Prayer literally reshapes your thought patterns.

• Your brain hears your prayers—it changes your state of mind.

• Prayer calms the “fear alarms” in your brain.

• Consistent prayer builds hope and sharpens decision-making.

• Even short, whispered prayers can help regulate your emotions.

• The Bible gives us story after story of the power of prayer in action.

🎙 Sound Bites

• “Prayer is good for you.”

• “Prayer produces peace.”

• “God hears my prayers.”

📖 Episode Flow

• Fascination with prayer and the brain

• How prayer reshapes your neural pathways

• Why prayer is vital in everyday life

• Using prayer for emotional regulation

• Split-second prayers for better focus and decisions

• Consistent prayer and rewiring for hope

• Neuroscience confirms: prayer produces peace

• Looking at Jesus’ example of prayer

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