In this episode of Overcoming Anxiety Through Faith, Alyssa shares why seeking counseling can be a powerful step toward healing for those struggling with anxiety. Drawing from her own experience with both in-person and online counseling, she addresses common hesitations—such as fear of judgment, cost, or concerns about faith—and explains how counseling actually provides tools, accountability, and encouragement. You’ll also discover how faith and counseling can work hand in hand to bring hope and peace.

In this episode of Overcoming Anxiety Through Faith, Alyssa talks with Dayna Clunan, wife, mom of two, and executive director of a mobile outreach ministry in Mississippi. Dayna shares her personal journey with anxiety, including living with OCD and emetophobia, and how it has shaped her daily life and faith.

She opens up about the challenges, the role of medication, and the hope she’s found in leaning on God’s promises. With honesty and compassion, Dayna reminds us that we are not alone—and that healing is possible one step at a time.

In this episode of Overcoming Anxiety Through Faith, Alyssa sits down with licensed clinical social worker Deanna Woods, founder of Woods Wellness and Counseling. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, including hospice care, Deanna brings both professional insight and a compassionate heart to the conversation.

Together, they discuss what anxiety really means from a counseling perspective, how faith and therapy can work hand-in-hand, and practical tools you can use when anxiety rises. Deanna also shares when it might be time to seek professional support and how to overcome the stigma often tied to counseling.

Whether you’re personally struggling with anxiety or walking alongside a loved one who is, this conversation offers hope, encouragement, and simple next steps.

Welcome to the relaunch of the Overcoming Anxiety Through Faith Podcast!

In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind the pause, why I’m coming back now, and how God has been at work in my life through the ups and downs of anxiety.

You’ll hear:

• The reason I first launched this podcast in 2021 and why I had to step away

• How God has continued to stir my heart to speak on anxiety and faith

• What you can expect from future episodes (scripture-based encouragement, practical tools, and powerful testimonies)

• Why now is the right time for me—and for us as women of faith—to have this conversation again

If you’ve been feeling weighed down by worry or overwhelmed by anxiety, my prayer is that this podcast will become a safe place for you to breathe deeply, feel seen, and discover peace through God’s Word.

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I’m so glad you’re here, friend. Let’s walk this journey together.

This year like many years in the past I spent some time in prayer and asked God for a word of the year.  I'm not exactly sure why I started this practice, but I've been doing it for quite some time.  In today's episode I share with you my Word of the Year for 2022 and how it has already played out in my life.

In today's episode, we are beginning a series on Spiritual Warfare.  This is such an intense topic that we will need several episodes to really dive into the topic at hand.  For today's episode, we basically define Spiritual Warfare.  

In today's episode we talk about making decisions based on faith and some things to consider when making a decision.

With so much uncertainty in today's world, we must seek truth.  Jesus is the way, the truth, and the Life.  Satan on the other hand is the Father of lies.  Be sure you know how to identify the plans and schemes of the devil.  

Today's episode is actually a chapter from my book FaithLeaps: The Christian Mom's Guide to Passion, Purpose, and Profits.  However, this chapter is about anxiety when it comes to finances so I find it to be quite relevant.  

In today's episode, I share with you some statistics about anxiety as well as common situations that 24 of my friends & family from Facebook struggle with to show you that you are not alone.  I also give you some encouragement about how to overcome these struggles.