Is empty nest syndrome impacting your life too? Today, motivational speaker Ann Dunagan joins us to share insights on managing emotions through this transition and how to work through feelings of loneliness, identity shifts, and fear of the unknown while trusting God’s plan for this new season. It is possible to have emotional confidence throughout this journey and this episode gives us practical tools to do just that.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[04:51] What Are The Most Common Emotions That Come Up During Empty Nest Syndrome?

[10:09] How Does Bringing Our Emotions to God Help to Solidify Our Relationship With Him?

[12:02] Practical Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage During the Empty Nest Season

[15:17] How Can We Balance the Emotions Surrounding Our Adult Children Making Their Own Decisions?

[19:38] Letting Go of Parenting Shame and Releasing Our Responsibility to God

[25:21] The Three Steps of Managing Emotions + Free Bible Verses on Joy

[28:45] Alicia’s Reflections: Do You Feel That The Best is Gone? Do you Have a Fear of This Being Your “New Normal?” 

[32:33] Using ADD + Emotional Confidence to Navigate the Emotions of an Empty Nester

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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”.

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What does leaving a legacy mean to you? In this episode, author Sally Clarkson shares how living for God has supported her throughout her life and how our legacy is something we discover during different seasons of life. Although life was never promised to be perfect, living without regret is possible when we realize that we are already accepted in God’s eyes. Know that it is possible to flourish and have a life well lived - no matter what story you are in right now. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[03:01] What Inspired Sally to Write Her Latest Book “Well Lived”

[07:32] How Can We Let God Direct Our Stories?

[12:54] “Getting Rid of Fear is Letting Go of The Voices That Make Us Feel Insecure”

[17:52] How Do We Rebuild Our Trust in The Lord?

[24:34] The Importance of Bringing Light Into People's Lives 

[30:10] “You Develop Your Spiritual Muscle by Connecting with God a Little Each Day” 

[33:00] Life Was Never Promised to Be Perfect - Have Courage & Let Go of Expectations 

[39:43] Alicia’s Reflections: We Have The Ability to Be the Light for Everyone Around Us 

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”.

Want to see what Emotional Confidence is about? Download the first chapter for FREE!

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Although the holidays bring joy, they can also bring holiday stress. Taking care of our mental health during the holidays is essential to fully enjoy the season. If you want to prepare yourself for the emotions during the holidays, join me today! Make sure to grab a journal as I share a practical three-part plan to help you build emotional confidence and navigate this season with peace and intention.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[01:56] Why Are The Holidays Full of Emotional Triggers?

[07:16] 3 Ways to Diffuse The Emotional Overwhelm of The Holidays

[12:35] Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Experience Holiday Stress

[15:47] What Are We In Control of and Responsible For?

[21:33] The Three-Part Plan You Can Use to Be Emotionally Confident Through The Holidays  

[26:10] Want More Practical Tools to Help You Through Holiday Stress? Grab Your Copy of Emotional Confidence Today!

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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”.

Want to see what Emotional Confidence is about? Download the first chapter for FREE!

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It’s the time of year when being thankful is at the front of our minds, but when can this slip into toxic gratitude? Join me today as I share Bible verses and tools that you can use to process your emotions and step into healthy gratitude this season. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[01:44] 3 Verses to Support Us As We Lean Into Gratitude

[06:24] How Can We Tell When We Are Slipping Into Toxic Gratitude?

[11:15] How Can We Use ADD to Work Through Our Emotions So We Can Experience Authentic Gratitude?

[17:17] The Power of Thanking God in Advance 

[20:02] Do You Want to Learn More About Handling Your Emotions? If So, Make Sure to Get Your Copy of Emotional Confidence Today!

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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”.

Want to see what Emotional Confidence is about? Download the first chapter for FREE!

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My book Emotional Confidence has officially been out in the world for a week and I want all of you to join us in celebration! I hosted my very first book launch party to celebrate with those who live locally and have been supporting me through this journey. Today I wanted to share the speech I wrote about what can happen when we trust God to work through us, a prayer from my friend Carlie Kercheval, and six ways that you can pray for this book. 

If you haven’t already, make sure to grab your copy of Emotional Confidence and write a review so this book can get into the hearts of those who need it most. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[00:39] Hosting a Book Launch Party For Emotional Confidence 

[02:44] An Example of What Can Happen When We Imperfectly Follow God and Allow Him to Work Through Us

[12:22] A Prayer Over Emotional Confidence By Carlie Kercheval

[15:58] 6 Ways That You Can Help Us Pray For This Book. Make Sure to Grab Your Copy of Emotional Confidence Today!

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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.”

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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!

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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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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 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!

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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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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

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?

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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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