What if your emotions could actually draw you closer to God instead of pulling you off course? In this thought-provoking episode of Seek Go Create, host Tim Winders sits down with Alicia Michelle—Christian life coach, neuro coach, and author of Emotional Confidence. Alicia shares her powerful personal story of burnout and recovery, revealing how a life-altering health crisis forced her to reconsider everything she believed about emotional resilience, faith, and rest. Discover practical, faith-centered tools to manage your emotions, break free from perfectionism, and find true peace. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or searching for deeper purpose, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired and equipped.

""Acknowledge, discern, and decide—three simple things you can do to manage your emotions." - Alicia Michelle

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About Our Guest:

Alicia Michelle is a respected Christian life coach, neuro coach, author, and host of the podcast "The Christian Mindset Coach." She specializes in combining biblical truth with brain science to help individuals manage their emotions, overcome anxiety, and build emotional resilience rooted in faith. With ICF certification—the gold standard in coaching—Alicia brings professional expertise and personal experience, having navigated her own journey through severe health challenges and emotional overwhelm. Her latest book, "Emotional Confidence," and her Emotional Confidence Club membership provide practical, science-backed tools for anyone seeking peace, purpose, and authentic connection with God.

Reasons to Listen:

1. Discover practical tools from Alicia Michelle—a Christian life coach and neuro coach—on how to manage your emotions using both science and scripture.
2. Hear a candid story about Alicia’s life-altering health crisis and how it radically shifted her mindset, offering powerful lessons for anyone feeling overwhelmed or “stuck.”
3. Learn about the unique ADD method (Acknowledge, Discern, Decide) that Alicia teaches for processing difficult emotions and strengthening emotional resilience grounded in faith.

Episode Resources & Action Steps:

Resources Mentioned:

1. AliciaMichelle.com - Alicia’s main website where you can learn more about her coaching services, membership (Emotional Confidence Club), and other resources.
2. Book: "Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture" - Alicia’s book that shares her ADD (Acknowledge, Discern, Decide) method to help manage emotions with practical steps grounded in science and scripture.
3. Podcast: The Christian Mindset Coach - Hosted by Alicia Michelle, this podcast dives deeper into mindset, faith, and emotional tools for Christian living.

Action Steps for Listeners:

1. Journal Regularly or Try Morning Pages: Set aside time a few mornings each week to write freely for 10 minutes or fill 2–3 pages. This can help you process your thoughts and bring clarity to underlying emotions.
2. Schedule Daily Rest and Connection with God: Create intentional daily rhythms for rest, prayer, or quiet time—whether it’s a 25-minute timer outside, or a few moments of stillness. Use this space to check in emotionally and spiritually, as discussed in the episode.
3. Implement the ADD Method: When strong emotions arise, try Alicia’s three-step process:

• Acknowledge your emotion and why it makes sense you’re feeling that way.
• Discern what’s true and not true in those thoughts, seeking clarity.
• Decide what your next best step is and where you will choose to emotionally dwell.

Key Lessons:

1. True Change Often Requires a Wake-Up Call - Alicia’s story of experiencing a life-threatening health crisis reveals how we sometimes only address deeper emotional and mindset issues when major events force us to slow down and reevaluate our lives.
2. You Are Not Defined By Your Roles or Achievements - Both Tim and Alicia discuss the importance of discovering and prioritizing who you are at your core—beyond being a parent, professional, or leader. Identity should be rooted in deeper truths, not just external successes or busyness.
3. Emotional Awareness is Foundational - Noticing and naming your feelings is the crucial first step toward emotional health. Many high-achieving, faith-driven people bypass their emotions, but learning to acknowledge them honestly is key for lasting growth.
4. Integrating Faith and Brain Science is Powerful - Alicia’s approach blends biblical truth with practical neuroscience, showing that scripture and science together provide effective tools for managing emotions, building resilience, and aligning thoughts with God’s truth.
5. Rest, Rhythms, and Connection With God Are Non-Negotiable - Building routines of restful pauses, honest journaling, and intentional connection with God refuels us. Ignoring emotional and spiritual needs leads to burnout; responding to them creates space for healing, wisdom, and real impact.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Initial Struggles

00:35 Guest Introduction: Alicia Michelle Christian Mindset Coach

01:48 Defining Identity and Roles

05:49 Exploring Emotional Confidence

12:50 The Role and Definition of a Coach

20:04 Personal Practices for Mindset and Emotional Health

29:42 A Life-Altering Event

32:20 A Painful Realization in Mexico

33:24 A Life-Threatening Diagnosis

35:16 The Aftermath and Recovery

36:25 Discovering the Root Causes

36:59 Embracing a New Purpose

40:38 The Concept of Sabbath and Mindset

44:53 Managing Emotions with Science and Scripture

52:48 The ADD Method: A Practical Tool

58:22 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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