Priorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With Jesus

Fake Comfort, Real Struggles: Why You Feel Stuck & What to Do About It


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Do you find yourself endlessly scrolling, online shopping, binge-watching TV, or chasing success—and still feeling stuck, anxious, and unfulfilled?

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian Life Coaches Melissa Batt and Joy from The Journey to Becoming get real about the hidden habits keeping you from peace. They unpack the power of dopamine, what “deep fakes” look like in your everyday life, and how escaping your reality may be the very thing keeping you from healing.

From emotional avoidance to over-functioning, they break down the unseen struggles that aren’t just normal—they’re holding you back. You’ll learn how to trade fake comfort for real restoration through practical tools, faith-based mindset shifts, and one baby step at a time.

If you’re tired of numbing out and want to reset your life with intention, this episode is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.

 

Key Takeaways:
  • [00:00] - Meet Joy: A Christian Life Coach with a Bold Message

    Melissa introduces Joy and why this conversation is different from anything you've heard before.

  • [03:53] - When Discipline Isn’t Enough

    Why your motivation fades and how unseen emotional patterns are sabotaging your growth.

  • [09:41] - Deep Fakes, Dopamine, and Escaping Reality

    From social media to overworking, Joy explains the “fake dopamine” you’ve been unknowingly addicted to—and how to replace it.

  • [20:15] - When Your Body Breaks Down from Avoidance

    Melissa shares how emotional escape showed up physically in her life—and what it took to recognize the warning signs.

  • [30:34] - Creating a Healthy Dopamine Menu

    Discover how to retrain your brain with God-honoring habits that bring real joy and freedom.

  • [37:57] - Seeds, Journaling, and Seeing God’s Hand at Work

    Why small, unseen steps matter—and how God is faithful to multiply what you sow.

  • [44:04] - You Don’t Need to Settle Anymore

    Joy closes with biblical truth and encouragement for anyone who feels like it’s “too late” to change.

    🌿 Ready for Operation Reset?

    Join us- A free 5-day workshop to realign your priorities! Sign up here:  https://melissabatt.com/operation-reset


    💛 Tired of Staying Stuck?

    Break the cycle with personalized support, strategy, and Spirit-led coaching. Apply now for Breakthrough Coaching and let’s get your life back on track:

    👉 melissabatt.com/breakthrough-coaching

    Connect with Melissa:
    • Website: melissabatt.com

    • Instagram: @melissabattofficial

    • Book a Free Call: https://bit.ly/3RbfwJf

      Connect with Joy:
      • Podcast: The Journey to Becoming

      • Instagram: joyfulfit_life

         

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