Faith and Growth

I grew up in a strict Catholic home where words like manifesting and energy were strictly forbidden. Today I am challenging those rigid religious beliefs by exploring the beautiful crossover between New Age spirituality and Christianity. I share a personal story about overcoming my own deep judgment when an intuitive friend asked to rent my office space.

In this episode I break down why concepts like the universe and manifesting actually align perfectly with biblical faith. We will explore how intuition is simply another word for the guidance of the Holy Spirit and why energy healing mirrors the divine gift of healing. You will learn how to stop judging people who use different language and start recognizing Christ in everyone around you.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to stop judging people who use New Age spiritual language and instead recognize Christ within them.

• Why the concept of manifesting perfectly aligns with having deep biblical faith and trusting God completely.

• How to understand that intuition is simply another name for the inner guidance and wisdom of the Holy Spirit.

• Why energy healing shares powerful similarities with the divine gift of healing given to the disciples.

• How to distinguish between a mere coincidence and a true divine God incidence orchestrated by the Holy Spirit.

Resources & Links:

• Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com

• If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.com

• Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity: https://a.co/d/awwbAgc

• Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!

• Reserve your tickets NOW! Faithandgrowthsummit

What is the real secret behind a healthy, happy marriage? Today, I am unlocking that secret by breaking down the top five struggles every marriage goes through and teaching you how to fix each one. As a licensed psychotherapist for 26 years, I know that choosing your life partner is the most important decision you will ever make. It is the difference between heaven and hell on earth, and I want you to experience the absolute joy of a fairy tale marriage.

In this episode, we tackle the number one struggle in relationships: unresolved conflict and communication. I will teach you how to seek to understand your partner's underlying feelings instead of reacting defensively. You will learn the transformative power of a ten minute uninterrupted monologue and why praying together every single night is the ultimate way to humble yourselves and reconnect.

We also dive into emotional disconnection, financial disagreements, unequal household responsibilities, and parenting differences. I explain why it is crucial to identify your partner's unique love language and financial personality so you can approach disagreements with compassion. Tune in to discover how to prioritize your spouse, stop keeping score, and say "I do" every single day so you can build the marriage of your dreams.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to solve communication issues by seeking to understand the underlying meaning behind your partner's complaints.

• How to use the ten minute uninterrupted monologue exercise to create a safe space for honest communication.

• Why praying out loud with your spouse every night is the fastest way to humble your pride and witness their true heart.

• How understanding your partner's unique financial personality can instantly resolve tension over money and spending habits.

• Why prioritizing your marriage above your children is the most effective way to provide your kids with a healthy, stable home.

  
  

  
  

Resources & Links:

• Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com

• If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.com

• Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity: https://a.co/d/awwbAgc

• Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!

• Reserve your tickets NOW! Faithandgrowthsummit

Do you struggle to connect with God because you cannot tell if a thought is coming from your mind or from the divine? Today I am teaching you exactly how to recognize the Holy Spirit within you so you can build a relationship with God that knows no limits. I share the story of my own wedding day and how my dad helped me realize that the overwhelming, giddy joy I felt walking down the aisle was actually the direct presence of the Holy Spirit.

In this episode, we will dive into the history of the Holy Spirit, starting with how Jesus breathed it into his disciples, and explore what that means for us today. I will show you how to use breathwork to intentionally inhale peace and wisdom while exhaling any resistance or anxiety. You will learn how the Holy Spirit speaks through your physical body, using feelings of expansion and deep peace to confirm when you are on the right path.

I also explain why a lack of peace is your internal GPS warning you to recalculate your decisions, even when everything looks perfect on paper. Whether you are naturally expressive or more reserved, I will help you identify the unique ways God's presence shows up in your own life. Tune in to discover how to drown out your unpleasant emotions and start feeling the true joy that surpasses all understanding.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to recognize the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit through deep, overwhelming emotions like joy and gratitude.

• How to use intentional breathwork to inhale divine wisdom and exhale any internal resistance or anxiety.

• How the Holy Spirit uses physical feelings of expansion in your body to confirm you are making the right decision.

• Why a sudden lack of peace is your internal GPS warning you to abort a decision, even if it seems logical.

• How to practice the daily Examen to look back on your day and recognize exactly where God was present.

Resources & Links:

• Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com

• If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.com

• Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity: https://a.co/d/awwbAgc

• Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!

• Reserve your tickets NOW! Faithandgrowthsummit

Have you done all the personal development and spiritual work but still struggle to figure out your relationships? Today I am putting on my psychologist hat to teach you exactly why you might be self sabotaging the love you desperately want. Through a real life couples therapy story about a client named Alex, we explore how childhood trauma and neglect shape our emotional bonds and lead to avoidant or anxious behaviors in our marriages.

I will break down John Bowlby's Attachment Theory so you can identify whether your own attachment style is secure, anxious, avoidant, or disorganized. More importantly, I will share Dan Siegel's four steps to building a secure attachment, which are making your loved ones feel safe, seen, soothed, and secure. Tune in to discover how to repair your emotional bonds, heal your inner child, and finally experience the fulfilling relationships God created you to enjoy.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How your childhood attachment style dictates the way you relate to your partner and children today.

• The four main attachment styles, which are secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized, and how to identify yours.

• Why people with avoidant attachment styles unconsciously push away love and intimacy to protect themselves from getting hurt.

• How to stop the cycle of toxic relationship patterns by modeling secure behaviors for your loved ones.

• How to use the four steps of safe, seen, soothed, and secure to intentionally build healthy emotional bonds.

Resources & Links:

• Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com

• If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.com

• Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity: https://a.co/d/awwbAgc

• Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!

• Reserve your tickets NOW! Faithandgrowthsummit

There are times when life throws a massive curveball and you are the only one who can bat it. In this episode, I explain how to respond to an absolute crisis, whether it is a scary health diagnosis, a financial disaster, or a deeply personal family issue. Like Mike Tyson famously said, everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.

I share the heartbreaking story of a dear friend whose teenage son suddenly expressed suicidal ideation. She panicked and immediately sought out therapists and psychiatrists, which is the right thing to do, but I want to teach you why delegating a crisis is never enough. You must be the one equipped to handle those crucial, immediate moments of crisis in your own home.

You do not need a psychology degree, but you absolutely need the foundational tools to validate and support your loved ones effectively. I will teach you the power of combining practical psychology with a deep spiritual connection to the Holy Spirit. Tune in to discover how being both equipped and connected will allow you to show up with confidence and grace when your family needs you most.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to properly bat the massive curveballs life throws at you when nobody else is around to help.

• Why you cannot fully delegate the emotional support of your loved ones to outside professionals.

• How to use basic psychology tools to validate your loved ones instead of shaming them in moments of crisis.

• How a simple box breathing exercise can pull someone out of a panic attack and bring oxygen back to their brain.

• Why spending daily time in silence, solitude, and stillness will connect you to the divine wisdom you need to handle any disaster.

Resources & Links:

• Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com

• If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.com

• Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity: https://a.co/d/awwbAgc

• Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!

• Reserve your tickets NOW! Faithandgrowthsummit

Have you ever read all the books and taken all the courses but still struggle to see real change in your life? Today I am sharing why simply having information does not equal transformation. I learned at a business conference that the highest expense in any business is not knowing, but even when we have the awareness, we often fail to act.

In this episode, I break down the crucial differences between knowledge, understanding, and true wisdom. While knowledge is having information and understanding is experiencing it personally, true wisdom is actually applying it. I will teach you my personal three step method of prayer, purpose, and partner to help you finally take action and embody the life you desire.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why having information and reading all the books does not automatically equal true life transformation.

• The crucial difference between knowledge, understanding, and true wisdom.

• How to skip painful lessons by allowing the experiences of others to inspire wisdom in your own life.

• How to use prayer to offer your goals for a greater intention and make your commitments firm.

• How connecting your actions to a deeper purpose and finding an accountability partner will help you embody your goals.

  
  

  
  

Resources & Links:

• Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com

• If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.com

• Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity: https://a.co/d/awwbAgc

• Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!

• Reserve your tickets NOW! Faithandgrowthsummit

What do you do when you have to make a decision and the odds are against you? I am Doctor Betsy Guerra, and I have spent 26 years helping people discern what decision to make so they may live the life God created for them. In this episode, I share the story of how a professor warned me against marriage because half of them end in divorce, comparing it to eating contaminated fast food. I chose to have faith and trust that my marriage would not be contaminated.

Recently, my husband and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary in Puerto Rico, and I can tell you that I am obsessed with him today more than when we met. I will teach you the exact three steps I used to choose my husband and how you can apply them to your own life. We will explore the three Ps of discernment, which are prayer, peace, and perseverance. By getting specific in your prayers and waiting for a deep sense of calm, you can make life choices with total certainty.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to use the three Ps of prayer, peace, and perseverance to make difficult decisions when the odds are against you.

• How to get specific in your prayers and visualize your desires before they even happen.

• How to distinguish between the normal fear of the unknown and the anxiety that tells you to reconsider your path.

• How to wait for the deep sense of peace and inner knowing that confirms you are making the right choice.

• How to persevere and take guided steps until you recognize the exact opportunity prepared for you.

Resources & Links:

• Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com

• If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.com

• Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity: https://a.co/d/awwbAgc

• Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!

• Reserve your tickets NOW! Faithandgrowthsummit

• Discerning between God’s voice and your mind’s - #19: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQSSw4rdsaU

Did you know that you do not have to like all of your circumstances to have a very happy life? Today I am teaching you how to change everything without anything around you changing. I recently spoke at a purpose driven company called Ultimate Solutions, and their incredible culture inspired me to dive deep into the psychology of attitude. I want to show you how a positive attitude is the ultimate key to true excellence.

In this episode, I break down the affective, behavioral, and cognitive components of your attitude. We explore how passing sentences in your mind turn into deep beliefs, which then create a self fulfilling prophecy in your physical reality. You will hear a powerful story about two kids with completely different perspectives, proving that when you look for a blessing, you will always find a pony, even in a room full of manure.

You do not have power over your external circumstances, but you have complete power over your mindset. I invite you to do a simple exercise with me to rewrite the beliefs that are holding you back. Tune in to discover how to manifest peace, joy, and acceptance right now, long before anyone or anything else changes.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to live a deeply happy and fulfilled life even when you do not like all of your circumstances.

• How the ABC model of attitude, affective, behavioral, and cognitive, shapes your entire reality.

• Why passing thoughts turn into deep beliefs that create a self fulfilling prophecy in your daily life.

• How searching for the hidden blessings in a bad situation is the fastest way to reframe your mindset.

• How to rewrite the negative sentences in your mind so you can manifest peace and joy right now.

Resources & Links:

• Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com

• If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.com

• Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity: https://a.co/d/awwbAgc

• Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!

• Reserve your tickets NOW! Faithandgrowthsummit

Episodes Mentioned:How to Stop Looking for Evidence That You'll Fail | 49

Your mind is lying to you... here's what to do about it | 42

What To DO after You Be: Be-Do-Have Method | 44

Have you ever felt like you are stuck in unpleasant emotions and just want to fast forward through the pain? Today I am going to teach you how to not stay in that suffering for more than five minutes. I have been a therapist and coach for 26 years, and I solved the most difficult problem I ever endured, the grief of losing my daughter, in just five minutes.

I will share a personal story about the recent 13th anniversary of my daughter passing and how my family spent a beautiful, peaceful day at the cemetery. You will learn my specific visualization technique that reframes our earthly time into a mere five minutes compared to eternity.

When you reframe your time and realize you can endure anything for five minutes, you can find hope in the present moment. Join me in this five minute theory so you can experience peace, joy, and divine wisdom right now.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to endure any unpleasant emotion, pain, or frustration by reframing the experience into a five minute window.

• Why grief is only the path to healing and joy, and is never meant to be the final destination.

• That the subconscious mind cannot differentiate between a mental visualization and physical reality, which allows you to feel future joy right now.

• How the decades we spend apart from our lost loved ones feel like just five minutes when compared to the infinite span of eternity.

• How giving your five minutes of suffering a clear purpose allows you to honor your loved ones through love, service, and gratitude.

  
  

Resources & Links:

• Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com

• If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.com

• Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity: https://a.co/d/awwbAgc

• Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!

• Reserve your tickets NOW! Faithandgrowthsummit

Last week I told you that you only have one problem and that problem is separation from God. Today I am telling you exactly how to solve it. The answer is the ONE method, a three-step process that I teach over the first four months inside the Faith Based Coaching Academy, and today I am giving you the framework right here. O stands for Outsmarting Your Mind, which means learning why you think, feel, and act the way you do through science-backed psychology tools and theory, so that you can stop being run by your triggers and start showing up for yourself and the people assigned to you with competence, confidence, and wisdom. N stands for Nourishing Your Spirit, which is about reconnecting with the God who lives inside of you, not outside of you, through stillness, centering prayer, meditation, and the daily practice of consent to his presence and action within you. And E stands for Experiencing and Embodying Faith, which is the part most people skip entirely. 

You are already a life coach. You already carry wisdom, peace, and grace that the people around you are desperately searching for. The only question is whether you are going to get equipped to share it with confidence and competence or keep winging it. If you are ready to close the gap, to solve the one true problem, and to step into the purpose God has been preparing you for through every season of your life, book a free call with me at talkwithbetsy.com. I love you like crazy. See you next week. 

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The solution to the one true problem of separation is the ONE method: Outsmart Your Mind, Nourish Your Spirit, and Experience and Embody Your Faith. These three steps can be entered from either end, psychology or spirituality, and they both lead to the same outcome, which is oneness with God.

• Outsmarting your mind means becoming equipped with science-backed psychology tools and theory so that you understand why you and the people around you think, feel, and act the way you do, and so that you can show up for them with competence, confidence, and wisdom rather than guessing.

• Nourishing your spirit is about reconnecting with the God who lives inside of you, not outside of you, through stillness, centering prayer, and the daily practice of consenting to his presence and action within you. This is where peace and joy that do not depend on external circumstances come from.

• There is a critical difference between studying faith and embodying it. Adults learn concepts and name things. Children experience the magic before it gets a name. Personal development is largely about unlearning the habit of making infinite things finite and recovering your capacity to experience what you have only been studying.

• You are already a life coach. The difference between a therapist who chose a career and a coach who was chosen by life is lived experience. You have been through things. You carry wisdom, peace, and grace that the people assigned to you are desperately searching for. The only question is whether you will get equipped to share it with confidence or keep winging it.

Resources & Links:

• Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com

• If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.com

• Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity: https://a.co/d/awwbAgc

• Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!

• Reserve your tickets NOW! Faithandgrowthsummit.com