Have you ever shared something with AI that you didn’t want to say out loud to someone else, or found yourself feeling comforted by the response? Let’s talk about AI and emotional health, and whether it’s actually helping or quietly replacing something more important. 

In this episode, I’m walking through the benefits, the risks, and how to use AI in a way that supports your emotional growth without replacing your relationship with God or a real connection with others. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 

[00:00] Is It OK to Use AI to Manage Your Emotions? 

[03:00] Why So Many People Are Turning to AI for Emotional Support 

[07:00] What Are the Hidden Risks of Using AI This Way? 

[10:00] Why AI Can Reinforce Your Perspective Instead of Challenging It 

[12:00] What Role Does Accountability Play in Emotional Growth? 

[13:00] Why AI Can’t Replace Real Human Connection 

[15:00] How Can You Use AI in a Healthy, Balanced Way? 

[17:00] What Does It Look Like to Keep God at the Center of This Process? 

RESOURCES: 

If you’ve been using AI to process your emotions, take a moment to reflect on how you’re using it. Is it supporting your growth, or is it becoming a substitute for something deeper? 

Start by bringing your emotions to God first, and then use tools wisely as support—not replacement. 

If you want to learn a practical way to process your emotions with God, check out the A.D.D. method in Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture. 

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Ep 341 — Step #1 to Calming Emotional Spirals: Notice + Name Your Feelings
Ep 342 — Help for Emotional Overreaction in Relationships
Ep 350 — Why Is It So Hard to Surrender and “Let Them”? 

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What if the emotional overwhelm you’re feeling right now isn’t a personal failure, but something happening inside your body?  

Let’s talk about perimenopause, hormones, and why your emotions may feel harder to manage than they used to. 

In this episode, I’m breaking down the brain science behind these changes and sharing how Scripture and practical tools can help you navigate this season with more calm, clarity, and compassion for yourself 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 

[00:00] Why Do Emotions Feel Harder to Manage in Perimenopause? 

[03:00] What’s Actually Happening in Your Brain + Body During Perimenopause? 

[06:00] How Estrogen Affects Mood, Anxiety, and Brain Fog 

[08:00] Why Your Stress Response Feels More Intense in Perimenopause 

[11:00] Is This Emotional Regression—or Something Else? 

[14:00] How Identity, Confidence, and Boundaries Shift in Midlife 

[17:00] Why This Season Is About Capacity, Not Character 

[22:00] What Practical Tools Help You Regulate Emotions Right Now 

FREE 7-Day Course: Notice + Name Your Feelings 
A free 7-day video training for Christian women who want more calm, clarity + confidence. 

Short daily videos, simple practices, and a guided playbook to help you understand what’s happening inside and respond with clarity instead of reactivity. 

Start the free course here: AliciaMichelle.com/feelings 

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

• The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver 
• Everything I Wish I Could Tell You About Midlife by Dr. McKayla Albertson 
• Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture by Alicia Michelle 

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Ep 281 — Everything I Wish I Could Tell You About Midlife with Dr. McKayla Albertson 

Ep 341 — Step #1 to Calming Emotional Spirals: Notice + Name Your Feelings 

Ep 343 — Is Your Emotional Health Blocking Your Breakthrough? 

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What if you could discover true rest and soul replenishment—in Scotland? Let’s talk about the upcoming Christian women’s retreat I’m hosting in Scotland in June 2027!  

This is my third “Rest + Restore” Retreat, and I love how these 10 days of intentional rest, meaningful connection (and yes, fun and amazing travel adventures!) transform women’s emotional health and faith in lasting ways.  

Today I’m sharing all the details about this incredible Scotland trip and how you can join us! 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 

[00:00] Are You Carrying Too Much and Desperate for Real Rest? 
[02:00] Why These Rest+ Restore Retreats Are So Different (and So Transformational) 
[05:00] Ever Felt Like You Need a Vacation from Your Vacation? 
[07:00] How Deep Connection and Friendship Naturally Form on These Women’s Retreats 
[10:00] Can You Bring Your Husband on This Women’s Retreat? 
[13:00] What Will the 2027 Scotland Retreat Actually Be Like? 
[19:00] Where Will We Go + What Will We Experience in Scotland? 
[24:00] How This Women’s Retreat Changes How You Experience Your Life 

JOIN ME IN SCOTLAND FOR A REST + RESTORE RETREAT 

The 2027 Scotland retreat isn’t just about traveling somewhere beautiful; it’s about creating space for deep rest, meaningful connection, and a renewed sense of clarity for your life. 

We have a small group (just 14 spots), and we’re already half full, so if this is something you’ve been longing for, I encourage you to take the next step and learn more. 

Learn more about the retreat details, what’s included, and how to save your spot here:
👉 AliciaMichelle.com/Scotland 

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Ep 336: Stories from the Italy Retreat: Blessings + Surprises from Our Time in Tuscany 

Ep 335: Need Deep Soul Rest? Join Me In 2026/2027 for Women's Retreats that Restore Your Spirit 

Ep 348 — How Can We Find Rest That Actually Restores Body, Mind and Soul? 

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I’m excited to share a simple way to connect with Jesus this Easter—through Christian meditation (we’ll even walk through a guided meditation together in this episode)!  

Let’s also explore how Christian meditation helps us slow down, calms our minds and bodies, and allows us to engage Scripture in a deeper, more personal way.  

Discover how this biblical practice supports emotional regulation, strengthens your relationship with God, and prepares your heart for Easter with greater peace, reflection, and spiritual depth. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 

[00:00] Does Easter Feels Spiritually Dry Instead of Meaningful? 

[02:00] What Is Christian Meditation—and How Is It Different? 

[05:00] How Christian Meditation Calms The Nervous System and Mind 

[06:00] Is Christian Meditation Biblical? What Does Scripture Say? 

[09:00] How Is Christian Meditation Different From Eastern Meditation? 

[11:00] How Does Christian Meditation Help Us Hear From God More Clearly? 

[13:00] Why Slowing Down Changes Our Experience of Easter 

[16:00] FREE EASTER MEDITATION: The Love of Christ at the Cross  

Get the Christian Meditations for Daily Calm (30 guided meditations) for a simple, powerful way to connect with Jesus during the Easter season or anytime! Get access at AliciaMichelle.com/meditations 

RELATED EPISODES: 

Ep 220: The Science of Christian Meditation: How Christian Meditation Renews the Mind, Heals the Body and Supercharges Spiritual Growth 

Ep 221: Super Busy? 15 Ways Christian Meditation Can Fit Into Your Daily Schedule 

Ep 222: How to Manage Emotional Overwhelm with Christian Meditation 

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Struggling with mom anger and feeling ashamed of how you react to your kids? You’re not alone. Every mom I’ve ever met (including me!) has struggled with mom anger to some degree in various seasons of their motherhood. How can we manage these overwhelming feelings in a way that offers both understanding for the emotions and practical solutions to stop the tension? 

In this honest conversation, anger management coach Elizabeth Andreyevskiy shares her personal story of explosive mom rage, the shame that followed, and how God led her toward healing.  

Learn what’s really underneath reactive anger, how overwhelming sensory stimulation (hello early parenting years!) fuel anger, and practical steps to respond with more calm, patience, and hope in Christian motherhood.  

This is definitely an episode to share with another mom friend who struggles here! 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 

[00:00] The Quiet Shame Behind Mom Anger in Christian Motherhood 

[05:00] Elizabeth’s Story: Her Breaking Point With Rage and Mom Anger 

[10:00] Is Anger a Spiritual Problem, or Is There More Going On? 

[14:00] What Emotions Are Really Underneath Mom Anger? 

[18:00] When Overstimulation and Nervous System Stress Fuel Manage Angry Emotions 

[23:00] How Mindset Shapes the Way You Show Up With Your Kids 

[27:00] What Practical Habits Actually Reduce Anger and Reactivity? 

[31:00] Why There Is Hope for Mom Anger (You Can Find Freedom!) 

Connect with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy via her website at emotionallyhealthylegacy.com, or check out her podcast Emotionally Healthy Legacy wherever podcasts are streamed. 

RELATED EPISODES: 

Ep 341 — Step #1 to Calming Emotional Spirals: Notice + Name Your Feelings 

Ep 342 — Help for Emotional Overreaction in Relationships 

Ep 347 — When What You're Doing to Rest Isn’t Working: Living with Hidden Burnout + Exhaustion 

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Caring for an aging parent: so many of my friends are in this stage right now! If you’re also in this season, you understand how emotionally overwhelming it can be to care for an elderly parent. What do we do with the guilt, the grief and the new boundaries we must set as we try to offer support on so many levels, often while also pursuing career and personal goals (and for many of us, still raising kids)? 

In this episode, I sit down with hospice nurse and author Linda Larson to talk honestly about the emotional tension and the faith-stretching that comes with caring for aging parents. Linda offers not only biblical encouragement but also extremely practical advice for walking through this season well.  

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 

[00:00] Why Midlife Caregiving Feels So Emotionally Complicated 

[05:00] What Emotions Are Normal When Caring for Aging Parents? 

[09:00] Why Role Reversal Creates Grief for Both of You 

[16:00] What If Your Relationship With Your Parent Wasn’t Healthy? 

[21:00] How Do You Help Without Trying to “Fix” Aging? 

[26:00] Why You Can’t Do Caregiving Alone 

[32:00] What If You Feel Resentful, Exhausted, or Spiritually Ashamed? 

[37:00] Where Can You Find Faith-Based and Practical Support? 

Connect with Linda Larson via email at [email protected], or check out her book Walk Me Home: A Companion for the Caregiving Journey on Amazon.  

JOIN ME IN MARCH/APRIL FOR A 6-WEEK STUDY ON STRESS LESS: 

If you’re exhausted from carrying situations that won’t change and feel stuck in stress loops you can’t seem to escape, join us for our next 6-week journey inside the Emotional Confidence Club: “Stress Less: A 6-Week Journey to Release Control + Make Peace with What Isn’t Changing.” 

Let’s learn how to process the emotions underneath control, release what isn’t yours to carry, and experience peace, even when circumstances stay the same. 

Go to AliciaMichelle.com/club to join the March/April study. 

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Ep 350 — Why Is It So Hard to Surrender and “Let Them”? 

Ep 349 — How Can We Stress Less + Find Peace When Nothing Is Changing? 

Ep 342 — Help for Emotional Overreaction in Relationships 

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Anxiety: when does everyday worry cross into something that needs more attention? In this episode, I talk with Becky Keife about her personal journey with anxiety, what helped her recognize when she needed support, and how God met her in the middle of it. 

You’ll learn how to tell the difference between situational worry and ongoing anxiety, why high-achieving women often struggle silently, and how simple daily practices can help turn anxiety into an invitation to connect more deeply with Jesus. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 

[00:00] Why Anxiety Feels So Common Right Now 

[04:00] How Becky’s Anxiety Showed Up in Her Body 

[07:00] Why High-Achieving Women Often Hide Anxiety 

[12:00] How Do You Know When Anxiety Needs More Attention? 

[17:00] Why Shame Keeps Us From Getting Help 

[18:00] Why a Daily Devotional Format Helps in Anxious Seasons 

[20:00] What “Peace Practices” Actually Look Like in Real Life 

[24:00] How Anxiety Can Become a Bridge to Jesus 

Connect with Becky Keife on Instagram (@beckykeife), or check out her book A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul on Amazon or wherever books are sold. 

JOIN ME IN MARCH/APRIL FOR A 6-WEEK STUDY ON STRESS LESS: 

If you’re exhausted from carrying situations that won’t change and feel stuck in stress loops you can’t seem to escape, join us for our next 6-week journey inside the Emotional Confidence Club: “Stress Less: A 6-Week Journey to Release Control + Make Peace with What Isn’t Changing.” 

Let’s learn how to process the emotions underneath control, release what isn’t yours to carry, and experience peace, even when circumstances stay the same. 

Go to AliciaMichelle.com/club to join the March/April study. 

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Ep 349 — How Can We Stress Less + Find Peace When Nothing Is Changing? 

Ep 341 — Step #1 to Calming Emotional Spirals: Notice + Name Your Feelings 

Ep 330 — How to Manage Big Out-of-Control Emotions 

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Maybe it’s time to surrender a tough situation, or to “let” people be who they’re going to be. But how in the world does that happen? Let’s talk about why letting go feels so much harder than it sounds, what’s really underneath our resistance, and how to move toward peace without suppressing your emotions or pretending it doesn’t hurt. 

Learn why surrender often brings up grief, fear, and identity questions, how stress loops form when situations don’t change, and what it looks like to process emotions with God so peace becomes possible, even when circumstances remain the same. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 

[00:00] Why Surrender and “Let Them” Feels So Hard 

[06:00] Our Hidden Fears Around Surrender and Letting Go 

[09:00] Here’s What’s Really Behind Our Need to Control… 

[12:00] When Letting Go Feels Like Losing Your Identity 

[14:00] Ever Confuse “Being Loving” With Taking Control? 

[16:00] How Stress Loops Form When Nothing Is Changing 

[19:00] What Real Peace Requires 

[21:00] How Emotional Tools Help You Stop Replaying Stressful Situations 

JOIN ME IN MARCH/APRIL FOR A 6-WEEK STUDY ON STRESS + LETTING GO OF CONTROL: 

If you’re exhausted from carrying situations that won’t change and feel stuck in stress loops you can’t seem to escape, join us for our next 6-week journey inside the Emotional Confidence Club: “Stress Less: A 6-Week Journey to Release Control + Make Peace with What Isn’t Changing.” 

Let’s learn how to process the emotions underneath control, release what isn’t yours to carry, and experience peace, even when circumstances stay the same. 

Go to AliciaMichelle.com/club to join the March/April study. 

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Ep 349 — How Can We Stress Less + Find Peace When Nothing Is Changing? 

Ep 342 — Help for Emotional Overreaction in Relationships 

Ep 341 — Step #1 to Calming Emotional Spirals: Notice + Name Your Feelings 

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Ever felt stuck in ongoing situations that never seem to change and leave you feeling exhausted, frustrated or hopeless? 

In this episode, we talk about the unique stress that comes from chronic, unresolved circumstances and why these stress loops are so hard to escape. 

Learn why your nervous system stays activated in repetitive stress, how bitterness and emotional hardening quietly form, and what it looks like to begin finding peace even when nothing around you changes. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 

[00:00] Why Ongoing Stress Feels Different Than Everyday Stress 
[02:00] Why Can’t I Feel Peace When Nothing Is Changing? 
[05:00] How Repetitive Stress Activates the Nervous System and Shapes Reactions 
[08:00] When Unresolved Situations Create Emotional Baggage and Resentment 
[11:00] Does Letting Go Mean We’re Giving Up? 
[14:00] How Chronic Stress Affects Emotional and Physical Health 
[17:00] Awareness Is the First Step Out of Stress Loops 
[20:00] How to Begin Noticing and Naming Stress Without Judgment 

Join me for the Virtual Rest Retreat in Feb 2026!  

Are you exhausted and in need of deep rest (but can’t get away)? Find rest with God that fits your budget, your schedule and your season of life at my Bible-based virtual retreat for Christian women seeking deep replenishment of mind, body and spirit!  

Register for the virtual rest retreat: AliciaMichelle.com/virtual-rest-retreat  

RELATED EPISODES: 

Ep 348: How Can We Find Rest That Actually Restores Body, Mind and Soul? 

Ep 344: How to DIY Your Own Rest Retreat (When Getting Away Feels Impossible) 

Ep 347: When What You’re Doing to Rest Isn’t Working — Living with Hidden Burnout + Exhaustion 

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So many women are functioning in hidden burnout. Still showing up and serving. Still carrying responsibility. Still faithfully asking God for strength and trying to do the right things.  

And… still feeling depleted. 

This episode is really about one simple but honest question: why am I resting, but still exhausted? Not because we don’t believe in rest. Not because we don’t value it. But because what we’re doing to rest often isn’t touching the places where exhaustion actually lives. 

This isn’t about doing more to rest. It’s about understanding how rest actually works. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 

[00:00] Why Trying to Rest Isn’t the Same as Being Restored 

[01:00] Why Doesn’t God’s Promise of Rest Always Feel Accessible? 

[03:00] What Does It Mean to Remain in the Vine Instead of Striving for Rest? 

[05:00] Why Are We So Confused About What Kind of Rest We Actually Need? 

[06:00] How Physical Rest Restores the Body 

[08:00] How Mental and Emotional Rest Heal Inner Overload 

[10:00] Why Spiritual Rest Creates Foundational Peace 

[12:00] How Sensory, Creative, and Social Rest Restore the Soul 

[17:00] Why Understanding Your Rest Needs Changes Everything 

[19:00] How to Begin Receiving Rest Instead of Trying to Produce It 

Join me for the Virtual Rest Retreat in Feb 2026!  

Are you exhausted and in need of deep rest (but can’t get away)? Find rest with God that fits your budget, your schedule and your season of life at my Bible-based virtual retreat for Christian women seeking deep replenishment of mind, body and spirit!  

Register for the virtual rest retreat: AliciaMichelle.com/virtual-rest-retreat  

RELATED EPISODES: 

Ep 344 — How to DIY Your Own Rest Retreat (When Getting Away Feels Impossible) 

Ep 331: Overcoming Overwhelm: Less Chaos in Your Head, More Peace in Your Life 

Ep 347 — When What You’re Doing to Rest Isn’t Working — Living with Hidden Burnout + Exhaustion 

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Are you resting but still exhausted? In this episode, I talk about the kind of burnout that doesn’t go away with sleep, vacations, or time off, the hidden exhaustion so many women carry while still functioning, serving, and showing up. 

Learn why surface-level rest doesn’t heal deep depletion, how faith and exhaustion often get tangled together, and how God responds to burnout with care instead of condemnation. This episode will help you recognize hidden burnout, understand why what you’re doing to rest isn’t working, and begin responding to exhaustion with wisdom, compassion, and truth. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 

[00:00] Why “I’m Tired” Doesn’t Always Mean You Need More Sleep 

[01:00] Why Doesn’t Rest Work When I’m Praying and Asking God for Help? 

[03:00] What Is Hidden Burnout and Why Is It So Normalized? 

[06:00] When You Associate Exhaustion with Faithfulness and Worth 

[08:00] God Meets Exhaustion with Care, Not Condemnation 

[13:00] Why Inner Chaos Matters More Than Outer Busyness 

[16:00] Rest Isn’t a Willpower Problem but a Self-Understanding Problem 

[19:00] Why Learning the Different Types of Rest Changes Everything 

Join me for the Virtual Rest Retreat in Feb 2026!  

Are you exhausted and in need of deep rest (but can’t get away)? Find rest with God that fits your budget, your schedule and your season of life at my Bible-based virtual retreat for Christian women seeking deep replenishment of mind, body and spirit! 

Register for the virtual rest retreat: AliciaMichelle.com/virtual-rest-retreat 

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Ep 344 — How to DIY Your Own Rest Retreat (When Getting Away Feels Impossible) 

Ep 346 — Seasonal Affective Disorder: When the Darkness Affects Your Emotions 

Ep 341 — Step #1 to Calming Emotional Spirals: Notice + Name Your Feelings 

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