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Ever feel like you have to explain your “no” until you’re exhausted—just to keep the peace? In this episode, Boundaries Are Biblical: Protecting Your Peace Without Explaining, we’re having a real, faith-rooted conversation about why boundaries aren’t selfish… they’re stewardship.

We’ll walk through Nehemiah’s powerful boundary moment—“I am doing a great work, and I cannot come down” (Nehemiah 6:3)—and learn how to stay steady when people try to pull you into guilt, urgency, or emotional pressure. You’ll also learn how your nervous system responds to stress (that tight chest, racing thoughts, people-pleasing spiral), and how healthy boundaries help you return to peace—body, mind, and spirit.

You’ll leave with practical, everyday boundary scripts, a simple way to tell the difference between guilt and conviction, and journaling prompts to help you stop over-explaining and start honoring the life God entrusted to you.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why boundaries are biblical (and what they are really for)
• How over-explaining can be a form of self-abandonment
• Simple boundary scripts you can use immediately
• A guided journaling practice to identify where your peace is leaking

Anchor Scripture:

• Nehemiah 6:3 — “I am doing a great work, and I cannot come down.”
• Proverbs 4:23 — “Above all else, guard your heart…”

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Have you ever felt anxiety hit your body first—tight chest, racing thoughts, that “something’s wrong” feeling—before you could even explain why? In today’s episode of The Self-Love Journaling With God Podcast, we’re gently reframing anxiety: it’s not your identity… It’s a signal. Together, we’ll decode what your anxiety may be trying to protect you from and learn how to respond with compassion—with God.

You’ll hear a faith-rooted, practical perspective that blends Scripture and psychology, plus a simple step-by-step journaling flow to help you move from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What do I need right now?” We’ll also anchor in God’s Word with calming verses and one small action step you can take today to support your nervous system and your heart.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why anxiety shows up (and what it’s really trying to tell you)
• How God responds to overwhelm with gentleness (Elijah’s story)
• A “rejoice or adjust” journaling check-in—without shame
• Scripture anchors to steady your mind and soothe your body
• One small, doable step to respond with compassion

Anchor Story: Elijah’s overwhelmed moment — 1 Kings 19:4–13
Scripture anchors: Psalm 34:18, 1 Peter 5:7, Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:6–7

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Do your thoughts get louder when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or trying to do the “right” thing? In this episode of the Self-Love Journaling With God Podcast, we talk about how to quiet loud thoughts with God’s truth—without shame, forcing positivity, or pretending you’re fine.

Through Scripture, gentle teaching, and a guided journaling practice, you’ll learn how to stop mental spirals, separate anxiety from truth, and anchor your heart in God’s peace when your mind feels restless.

This episode is for the woman who loves God—but feels worn down by overthinking, self-judgment, and anxiety.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why anxious and loud thoughts don’t mean you’re weak or failing
• How to discern between emotional noise and God’s steady truth
• What Scripture really means by “taking thoughts captive.”
• A simple journaling practice to calm anxiety and renew your mind

Next Step: You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to invite you into my Self-Love Journaling With God Circle—a faith-filled community where we journal together live, process emotions with God, and stay anchored in His truth when our thoughts get loud.

Inside the Circle, you’ll find:

• Guided co-journaling sessions
• Biblical encouragement and emotional support
• A safe space to grow in self-love, faith, and confidence

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Have you ever snapped over something small—and then wondered, What is wrong with me?
If you’ve been feeling overstimulated, emotionally exhausted, or on edge lately, this episode is for you.

In Stop Snapping: 5 Gentle Calm Habits, we’re talking about what’s really happening beneath reactivity—and why it’s not a character flaw, but a sign that your nervous system is overloaded. Rooted in Psalm 34:18, this conversation offers a gentle way back to steadiness when your patience feels thin and your emotions feel loud.

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why reactivity is a capacity issue—not a spiritual failure
• A simple pause that helps you respond instead of react
• How to name emotions without letting them take over
• One boundary sentence that protects your peace before resentment builds
• Why repairing quickly keeps hard days from turning into hard weeks
• A supportive journaling practice to process emotions without spiraling

This episode is especially for the woman who’s been holding it together for everyone else—and feels tired of apologizing for being human.

You’ll also be invited to download the Boundary Scripts Card Deck, a calm, practical resource filled with ready-to-use phrases that help you set boundaries without overexplaining—perfect for moments when your energy is low and your words are hard to find.

This isn’t about fixing yourself.
 It’s about learning how to return to your breath, your body, and God’s closeness.

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If you’ve been feeling emotionally exhausted—like you’re carrying too much, reacting faster than you want to, and quietly wondering, “What’s wrong with me?”—this episode is a soft place to land.

Today, I’m gently reframing one painful thought: you’re not broken… you’re just tired. Not “I need to push harder” tired—weary. The kind of weary Jesus speaks to in Matthew 11:28: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

We’ll slow down together, name what you’ve been carrying, and take a short journaling moment + a prayer to help your heart exhale—without shame or pressure.

If you want something gentle to support you after you listen, grab my Gentle Reset Bundle—a simple, calming resource you can use to manage your emotions anytime you feel overloaded. 

✨ Remember: needing rest doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re human—and you’re loved.

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In this final episode of our 7-week journey, we bring everything together and step into the next powerful phase of renewal: speaking God’s truth out loud.

Over the past seven weeks, we’ve explored how negative thought patterns, cognitive distortions, and fear-based thinking shape our inner world. Anchored in Romans 12:2, this episode reminds us that renewing your mind isn’t a one-time breakthrough — it’s a daily rhythm of returning to truth.

In this final episode of our 7-week journey, we bring everything together and step into the next powerful phase of renewal: speaking God’s truth out loud.

Over the past seven weeks, we’ve explored how negative thought patterns, cognitive distortions, and fear-based thinking shape our inner world. Anchored in Romans 12:2, this episode reminds us that renewing your mind isn’t a one-time breakthrough — it’s a daily rhythm of returning to truth.

From a psychological perspective, repetition rewires the brain. From a faith perspective, declarations align your heart, mind, and words with what God already says. When you speak truth consistently, peace begins to replace pressure, and confidence grows where doubt once lived.

In this episode, you’ll:

• Reflect on the key cognitive distortions we’ve uncovered throughout the series
• Learn why daily declarations are essential for renewing your mind
• Understand how words shape peace, faith, and emotional resilience
• Be guided through a meaningful journaling practice to release the past season
• Discover how to carry Godly peace into the year ahead

 When you sign up for The Self Love Journal Journey newsletter, you’ll receive the 365 Faith-Filled Declaration Checklist — a guided, beginner-friendly tool designed to help you speak truth daily, track your progress, and build a peaceful morning rhythm all year long.

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Have you ever felt weighed down by guilt, shame, or the quiet thought, “I should’ve known better”?

In this tender episode of From Negative Thoughts to Godly Peace, we talk honestly about what it means to feel like you’ve failed God—or yourself—and how grace meets us right there.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• A personal story from my journey as a single mom navigating financial mistakes and guilt
• The difference between conviction and condemnation—and why it matters
• How our minds turn mistakes into labels (and what God says instead)
• A guided journaling practice to release shame and step into grace
• A prayer spoken over you for peace and renewal

This episode is a reminder that failure isn’t your identity—it’s an experience.
 And grace is still working.

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In today’s Self-Love Guided Journaling Experience, we’re stepping into one of the most familiar and exhausting battles of the heart: comparison — the quiet, creeping thought that says, “She’s better… she’s farther… she’s more blessed… and I’m not enough.”

Inside this episode, we unpack:

✨ Why comparison hits so hardWe explore the cognitive distortion behind it — the mental filter that highlights everyone else’s strengths while dimming your own God-given growth.

✨ A story about a friend’s struggleI share how a dear friend opened up about her Instagram spiral… and the truth God placed on my heart to speak over her — a truth I now speak over you.

✨ The spiritual perspectiveWe anchor ourselves in Galatians 6:4–5, where God reminds us that we are called individually and uniquely — not to copy, compete, or compare.

✨ The psychology behind “less-than” thinkingOverthinking, insecurity, and social comparison create a loop that steals joy and delays purpose… but awareness breaks the cycle.

✨ Guided journaling to break freeYou'll walk through a gentle journaling practice called The Gratitude Reframe, helping you shift from “I’m not enough” to “God is working in me.”

 

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In this week’s episode, we’re slowing down the swirl of overthinking — those looping thoughts that replay, predict, and exhaust the heart. Together, we’ll explore what God says about overthinking, why it steals our peace, and how journaling can help us release control and rest in His timing.

You’ll walk away with a guided journaling practice called “Write and Release”, a faith declaration for peace, and simple reflection tools to help you trade fear for trust this holiday season.

Because sometimes the greatest act of faith isn’t doing more — it’s thinking less, trusting more, and letting God lead your mind back into peace.

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In This Episode:

• Why overthinking is often rooted in fear and control

• How Scripture gently redirects our thoughts back to peace

• A step-by-step “Write and Release” journaling exercise

• A powerful faith declaration to reset your mind

• Practical ways to surrender anxious thoughts in real time

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• Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts by Jennie Allen — a powerful, practical guide that aligns beautifully with today’s message.This book helps you replace anxiety-driven thinking with truth-driven peace — a must-read for anyone battling overthinking.

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“Stop Catastrophizing — What If It All Goes Right?”

Welcome back to From Negative Thoughts to Godly Peace — in 7 Weeks!In today’s episode, we’re diving into a mindset many of us slip into without even noticing: catastrophizing — expecting the worst before it ever happens.

This week’s focus is especially timely as we move into Thanksgiving:Gratitude and catastrophizing cannot grow in the same heart at the same time.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why the brain jumps to worst-case scenarios

• How catastrophizing is actually a fear-based protection response

• What Scripture teaches us about leaning on trust instead of fear

• A simple journaling practice to reframe your “what if” thoughts

• How to write powerful “Even if…” statements that turn panic into peace

You’ll also hear a personal story about living through a storm that never existed — and what God revealed in the quiet afterward. This one is tender, honest, and deeply freeing.

Journaling Prompts from Today’s Episode

• “What am I afraid will happen?”

• “What does God say about this situation?”

• Write one “Even if…” statement that anchors your heart in trust

This Week’s Encouragement

Peace grows when you stop rehearsing disaster and start remembering who holds your tomorrow. Instead of asking, “What if it all goes wrong?” try asking,“What if it all goes right?”

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