We’re tying our series on managing emotions together with testimonials of how this powerful mindset work can truly transform your life and relationships. In this episode, I'll be opening up with personal stories and testimonials to show you how managing emotions can strengthen your relationships and create a more joyful life. 

My book, Emotional Confidence officially launches tomorrow (11/12/24), and next week I will be sharing an audio from my book launch party, right here on the podcast - stay tuned!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[00:33] Emotional Confidence Launches Tomorrow (and Big TARGET announcement!)

[06:41] How Do Unprocessed Emotions Affect Us Overall?

[08:44] My Story: How Learning to Manage Emotions Dramatically Changed My Life

[18:17] 3 Testimonials That Show The Impact of Using The Book’s Emotional Management Tools 

[25:44] The Importance of Coming Up With a “Why” Statement For Managing Your Emotions

[30:10] How is NOT Managing Your Emotions Stealing From You? Grab Your Copy of Emotional Confidence Today!

RESOURCES:

Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to get my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture.”

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282: Emotional Responsibility: How to Stop Owning Other’s Feelings + Take Charge of Your Own

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What does it mean to take responsibility for your feelings? Today, I am discussing how we can take charge of our feelings in a way that honors both ourselves and the people around us. Determining our emotional responsibility is key to having a thriving life!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[03:27] What Does It Mean to Take Emotional Responsibility as a Christian?

[15:36] What is Our Emotional Responsibility in Relationships? 

[21:55] Why is it Important to Determine Emotional Responsibility?

[24:10] What Are You Responsible and NOT Responsible For?

[30:23] What is God Responsible For When It Comes to Our Emotions?

[33:14] 3 Questions We Can Ask Ourselves to Determine Emotional Responsibility

[35:14] Did You Love This Conversation on Emotional Responsibility? If So, Get Your Copy of Emotional Confidence!

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Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to get my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”, coming November 12, 2024!

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277: Step 1: How Can We ACKNOWLEDGE Our Emotions Without Letting Them Take Over?

278: Step 2: How Can We DISCERN God’s Voice Over the Chaos of Our Emotions?

279: Step 3: How Can We DECIDE to Respond to Our Feelings In Light Of Biblical Truth?

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 If you’re dealing with up-and-down emotions in perimenopause, you may wonder, “What’s happening to my body and my moods?” In this episode, author Dr. Mikala Albertson shares how mood changes in menopause can affect us, ways to start the conversation with our doctor about hormone testing, and how we can address our fears around our bodies changing. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[04:18] Why Are So Many Women Surprised By Hormonal Changes In Midlife?

[06:14] Taking a Symptomatic Approach to Our Challenges During Midlife

[11:11] What Inspired Mikala to Write Her Book “Everything I Wish I Could Tell You About Midlife”

[15:28] How Can We Address Our Fears Around Changing in Midlife?

[21:56] What Are The Timelines of Perimenopause vs Menopause?

[27:11] Where Do We Start The Conversation With Our Doctor About Hormone Testing?

[35:52] How Can We Restore and Maintain Our Libido as Our Body Changes During Midlife?

[38:25] Can We Still Build Muscle During Perimenopause and Menopause?

[40:26] “My Hope Is That Women Feel Seen and Understood Throughout This Book”

[44:55] Alicia’s Reflections: How Can We Emotionally Support Ourselves During Midlife and Perimenopause? Using My Book Emotional Confidence to Help!

RESOURCES:

Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to get my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”, coming November 12, 2024!

Connect with board-certified family practice doctor and author Dr. Mikala Albertson

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Managing our emotions is crucial for navigating difficult conversations during times of political anxiety and election stress. Join me as I discuss the importance of speaking the truth in love and share key questions to ask yourself before engaging with those who hold differing opinions—all while building emotional confidence with Scripture in mind.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[03:15] How to Stay Kind and Christ-Like in Difficult Situations (Pre-Order Two Copies of Emotional Confidence For This BONUS Training!)

[04:39] As Followers of Christ, We Are Called to Speak Truth in Love

[07:30] Could Not Responding Be the Best Response? 

[11:08] Why Is It Important to Be Cautious About Issues Not Directly Addressed in Scripture?

[12:46] “God is The One Who Convinces Hearts of What is True”

[15:23] How Can We Use ADD to Navigate Conflict With People Who Have Differing Opinions?

[26:26] How Can Emotional Prep Help Us During These Situations?

[29:09] Looking for Support in Managing Your Emotions During Conflict? If So, Get Your Copy of Emotional Confidence!

RESOURCES:

Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to get my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”, coming November 12, 2024!

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272: Healing from the Shame of Unprocessed Emotions in Your Life and Relationships

273: Overcome the Fear of Managing Emotions with 4 Empowering Truths

274: Are Emotions Sinful? How Can We Honor Emotions While Also Honoring Biblical Truth?

275: How Can I Name What I’m Feeling (When My Emotions Feel So Overwhelming)?

276: Do This BEFORE You Process Your Emotions (Emotional Prep)

277: Step 1: How Can We ACKNOWLEDGE Our Emotions Without Letting Them Take Over?

278: Step 2: How Can We DISCERN God’s Voice Over the Chaos of Our Emotions?

279: Step 3: How Can We DECIDE to Respond to Our Feelings In Light Of Biblical Truth?

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In today’s episode, I’m guiding you through the "Decide" step of ADD (my signature emotional management tool), where we learn how to obey God instead of giving in to our emotional impulses. I share practical tools to help us manage our emotions and surrender them to God, even when it’s hard. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[02:39] Decide: What Action Does God Want Us to Take and Where Does He Want Us To Emotionally Dwell?

[07:17] God Inspires Us to Make The Right Decisions, Despite What We Are Feeling 

[11:09] Once We Know We Are Seen, It Becomes So Much Easier to Obey God

[13:15] “Make The Best Decision You Can in The Moment Based on The Wisdom You're Given by The Holy Spirit”

[16:00] Want to Learn How to Apply the ADD Emotional Management Tool in Your Everyday Day? If So, Join The Book Launch Team for Emotional Confidence!

RESOURCES:

Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to join the launch team for my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”, coming November 12th!

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272: Healing from the Shame of Unprocessed Emotions in Your Life and Relationships

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274: Are Emotions Sinful? How Can We Honor Emotions While Also Honoring Biblical Truth?

275: How Can I Name What I’m Feeling (When My Emotions Feel So Overwhelming)?

276: Do This BEFORE You Process Your Emotions (Emotional Prep)

277: Step 1: How Can We ACKNOWLEDGE Our Emotions Without Letting Them Take Over?

278: Step 2: How Can We DISCERN God’s Voice Over the Chaos of Our Emotions?

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In today's episode, we're diving into step two of the ADD process - Discern. Join me as I share the importance of discerning truth from lies, how we can clarify these truths through emotional management tools, and the importance of growing in our ability to hear God’s voice so He can help guide us through life’s challenges. Remember that we need to trust His truth over emotion - no matter what we may feel.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[01:19] Why Is It Important to Discern Truth From Lies? 

[04:08] “God Promises to Give Clarity And to Help Us Clarify Truth From Lies”

[06:34] Do You Have a Crack in The Foundational Trust With The Lord? 

[10:00] God's Truth is Superior to Any Emotion That We Have

[11:26] Want to Learn How to Apply This Step to Your Emotions? If So, Join The Book Launch Team for Emotional Confidence!

RESOURCES:

Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to join the launch team for my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”, coming November 12th!

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272: Healing from the Shame of Unprocessed Emotions in Your Life and Relationships

273: Overcome the Fear of Managing Emotions with 4 Empowering Truths

274: Are Emotions Sinful? How Can We Honor Emotions While Also Honoring Biblical Truth?

275: How Can I Name What I’m Feeling (When My Emotions Feel So Overwhelming)?

276: Do This BEFORE You Process Your Emotions (Emotional Prep)

277: Step 1: How Can We ACKNOWLEDGE Our Emotions Without Letting Them Take Over?

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How can we acknowledge our emotions without letting them take over? Join me as we explore the first step in a powerful method I teach in my upcoming book “Emotional Confidence”. Join me as we discuss the importance of emotional management tools to help us notice our feelings (and validate them!) without judgment – which is essential for emotional health.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[02:25] Our Emotions Must Be Recognized Before They Can Be Released

[06:27]  How Does Stuffing Our Emotions Impact Our Physical Bodies?

[07:40] We Can Lean On God’s Compassion to Help Us Acknowledge Our Emotions

[10:22] Want Practical Tools to Help You Walk Through What You Are Feeling? If So, Join The Book Launch Team for Emotional Confidence!

RESOURCES:

Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to join the launch team for my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”, coming November 12th!

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274: Are Emotions Sinful? How Can We Honor Emotions While Also Honoring Biblical Truth?

275: How Can I Name What I’m Feeling (When My Emotions Feel So Overwhelming)?

276: Do This BEFORE You Process Your Emotions (Emotional Prep)

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Ever feel like your emotions take over and you find yourself wondering why you reacted the way you did? Today I want to introduce you to something I call “emotional prep” which can help you calm your emotions, build emotional confidence, and find peace within the chaos so you can move from a sympathetic to a parasympathetic state.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[01:58] Why is it Challenging to Process Our Emotions in The Moment?

[04:14] Have You Ever Wanted to Have a Different Emotional Reaction or Thought “I Should Have Said __” After The Fact?

[07:42] God Has Given Us The Ability to Switch Between Two Operating Systems - Fight or Flight and Rest & Digest

[11:13] Emotional Prep Tools For Our Physical Self 

[15:05] Emotional Prep Tools For Our Spiritual Self 

[18:04] Emotional Prep Tools For Our Intellectual Self 

[19:27] What Are Some Tools That Calm Your Emotions? If You Want More Ways to Find Calm, Join The Book Launch Team for Emotional Confidence!

RESOURCES:

Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to join the launch team for my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”, coming November 12th!

Need a simple, biblical way to manage overwhelm + stress? Christian meditation is a scientifically proven tool to soothe the nerves + connect with God to restore the soul. Get my Christian Meditations for Daily Calm resource to help you bring more calm into your life. 

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274: Are Emotions Sinful? How Can We Honor Emotions While Also Honoring Biblical Truth?

275: How Can I Name What I’m Feeling (When My Emotions Feel So Overwhelming)?

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If you are looking for a resource to help you notice your feelings using the support from science + scripture, join the book launch team for my new book, Emotional Confidence!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[05:09] Why is It Important to Learn How to Express Our Emotions?

[08:54] How Can The Emotional Iceberg and Emotional Wheel Help Us Understand The Emotions Within Us?

[16:39] Pay Attention to Thoughts and Physical Sensations with Emotional Reactions 

[21:48] Are You Willing to Process What Is Underneath The Emotional Iceberg?

[25:31] Want Support In Naming Your Emotions? Join The Book Launch Team for Emotional Confidence to Start Your Journey!

RESOURCES:

Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to join the launch team for my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”, coming November 12th!

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273: Overcome the Fear of Managing Emotions with 4 Empowering Truths

274: Are Emotions Sinful? How Can We Honor Emotions While Also Honoring Biblical Truth?

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Many Christians wonder– are emotions sinful? Join me today as I help ease the burden of how to process emotions with 5 truths that can help us honor both emotions and Biblical truth. 

Looking for a resource on how to navigate emotions for Christians (that’s also based on science)? Join the book launch team for my new book, Emotional Confidence!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[0:33] Everything (Including Our Emotions!) Must Come Under The Authority of Biblical Truth

[4:05] Emotions Are Like a Fire in a Fireplace - We Need to Allow Them to Live in The Healthy Confines of God’s Word

[08:19] Are Emotions Sinful?

[14:12] 5 Truths That Can Help Us Honor Both Emotions and Biblical Truth

[21:54] Want Support In Processing Emotions? Join The Book Launch Team for Emotional Confidence to Start Your Journey!

RESOURCES:

Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to join the launch team for my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”, coming November 12th!

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Let’s address the elephant in the room - many of us struggle with the fear of managing emotions. Fear often prevents us from working through our feelings and finding emotional healing. If you are afraid to manage emotions, tune in for the empowerment to address them.

Join me today as I share 4 empowering truths that will give you permission to relate to your emotions in a fresh new way. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[1:54] Are You Afraid of What Might Come Up When You Address Your Emotions?

[04:03] The Fear of Managing Emotions Stripped Away My Identity For Nine Months - How Can You Face The Fear and Move Forward?

[11:23] Empowering Truth #1: We Are in Control of How We Respond to Our Emotions

[15:06] Empowering Truth #2: We Can Hold Both Biblical Truth and Our Emotions At The Same Time

[16:25] Empowering Truth #3: We Do Not Have to Be Imprisoned By The Shame of Our “Out of Control” Emotions

[18:47] Empowering Truth #4: We Can Give Ourselves Permission to Feel Freely Before God

[20:35] “It is Safe to Be Messy and Take The First Step Towards Managing Your Emotions” Join The Book Launch Team for Emotional Confidence to Start Your Journey!

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Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to join the launch team for my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”, coming November 12th!

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