Christian Mental Health for Women | The Pert Plan™

How does daily time in God’s Word actually help with anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional instability?

In this episode of The Pert Plan™,

we explore how consistent Scripture reading renews your mind, strengthens emotional resilience, and steadies your nervous system.

The Bible isn’t about checking a box.

It shapes wisdom.

It interrupts anxious thought patterns.

It anchors your heart in truth when your emotions feel loud.

I share how daily time in the Word has shaped both my faith and my mental health, along with practical devotional rhythms to help you stay grounded when you feel scattered, weary, spiritually dry, or mentally overwhelmed.

Renewing your mind begins with what you repeatedly place before it.

This episode is part of The Pert Plan™, a Christian mental health podcast  grounded in biblical truth and evidence-based wisdom to help you challenge lies, renew your mind, and grow courageous faith.

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Legal Disclaimer - 

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health treatment or therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counseling relationship between the host and the listener. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for individualized support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact local 911 emergency services or call/text 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate assistance.

Scripture Quotation Notice (NIV)

“Scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.”

In this episode, I share my story — from consecrating my life to Christ to earning a Master’s in Clinical Counseling in my 40s and becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor.

You’ll hear:

• why I’m passionate about Christian mental health

• how faith and evidence-based counseling work together

• and why anxiety, control, and renewing your mind matter deeply to me

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can love Jesus and still struggle with anxious thoughts, overwhelm, or emotional suppression — this episode will help you understand the heart behind this podcast.

This space exists because faith and mental health are not enemies.

They belong together.

This episode is part of The Pert Plan™, a Christian mental health podcast  grounded in biblical truth and evidence-based wisdom to help you challenge lies, renew your mind, and grow courageous faith.

Hudson Taylor: 

“Thus the critical moments of life come with little warning, silently as the sunrise often, shedding Divine illumination upon things unseen. All unexpectedly, one day, we see as we have never seen before. Duty becomes plain in the light of eternity. Then we have reached a turning-point indeed, and everything depends upon the response of the soul to the claims and promises of God." (Dr. & Mrs. Howard Taylor in the biography of his father Hudson Taylor entitled, "Growth of a Soul.")

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Legal Disclaimer - 

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health treatment or therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counseling relationship between the host and the listener. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for individualized support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact local 911 emergency services or call/text 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate assistance.

Scripture Quotation Notice (NIV)

Scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

What does it really mean to “renew your mind” as a Christian woman navigating anxiety, overwhelm, and intrusive thoughts?

In this episode, we look at Philippians 4:8 and explore how this powerful Scripture shaped the framework behind The Pert Plan™.

We’ll talk about:

• challenging distorted thinking

• interrupting anxious thought spirals

• integrating biblical truth with evidence-based mental health tools

• and learning how to think in ways that build steady, courageous faith

If you love Jesus but feel mentally exhausted, this episode will help you understand how Scripture and practical emotional tools work together — not against each other — to help you grow stronger and more grounded.

Renewing your mind isn’t pretending everything is fine.

It’s learning how to align your thoughts with truth — one small, faithful step at a time.

This episode is part of The Pert Plan™, a Christian mental health podcast  grounded in biblical truth and evidence-based wisdom to help you challenge lies, renew your mind, and grow courageous faith.

Follow on Instagram @thepertplan

Legal Disclaimer - 

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health treatment or therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counseling relationship between the host and the listener. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for individualized support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact local 911 emergency services or call/text 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate assistance.

Scripture Quotation Notice (NIV)

“Scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.”

Episode 1: Hello, You’re Here! | Christian Mental Health for Overwhelmed Women

Welcome to The Pert Plan™, a Christian mental health podcast for overwhelmed women navigating anxiety, control, emotional suppression, and the pressure to hold everything together.

I’m Pam, a Licensed Professional Counselor who loves Jesus, and in this first episode I’m sharing why this podcast exists — and what you can expect each week.

Here, we talk honestly about:

• ​ faith and feelings
• ​ intrusive thoughts and overwhelm
• ​ renewing your mind with Scripture
• ​ calming your nervous system
• ​ and growing emotionally steady, resilient faith

You won’t find shame here.

You won’t hear “just pray and fix it.”

You will find biblical truth, practical tools, and real conversations that help you feel seen, steadied, and drawn back to the Lord.

If you’ve been saying “I’m fine” but you’re running on fumes — you’re in the right place.

Let’s grow — spiritually, mentally, and emotionally — together.

This episode is part of The Pert Plan™, a Christian mental health podcast  grounded in biblical truth and evidence-based wisdom to help you challenge lies, renew your mind, and grow courageous faith.

Follow on Instagram @thepertplan

Legal Disclaimer - 

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health treatment or therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counseling relationship between the host and the listener. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for individualized support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact local 911 emergency services or call/text 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate assistance.

Scripture Quotation Notice (NIV) -

Scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.