Are father wounds unknowingly impacting your emotions in marriage? Sometimes, we do not realize where our emotional triggers in marriage come from, and today, we are shining the light on them. Join us as counselor Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield discusses how we can heal from father wounds and build emotional confidence along the way. 

This episode discusses some heavier topics, so please take care of yourself and reach out for support or sit with the Lord if you feel triggered and extra tender after listening. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[04:23] What Are Father Wounds?

[07:20] How to Know if a Struggle is Rooted in a Father Wound

[12:01] “The Father Wound Has a Strong Origin in Satan Himself”

[15:40] How Can We Break The Generational Cycle of Trauma?

[21:37] What Are The Signs of Father Wounds in Marriage and Parenting?

[24:43] The Importance of Addressing These Wounds

[27:29] Using The “HEAL” Acronym to Work Through Bitterness and Anger Towards Our Fathers

[34:48] Alicia’s Reflections: If This Was Triggering For You, Take Some Time to Take Care of Yourself Today and Reach Out For Additional Support if Needed

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”.

Connect with counselor Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield

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Navigating emotions in marriage isn’t always easy, but the right mindset can make all the difference. Today, marriage coaches Mark and Jill Savage join us to discuss the importance of changing your mindset in marriage because when you change your thoughts, you change your relationship.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[04:23] Mark and Jill’s Story of Repairing Their Marriage After Infidelity 

[12:11] The Concept of Emotional Constipation and Emotional Diarrhea

[15:15] How Did Emotions Play Into Their Marriage?

[19:48] How Can Couples Manage Their Toxic Thoughts and Emotions in Marriage?

[23:08] “Every Single Day We Have New Opportunities to Rewire Our Brains”

[31:44] The Importance of Daily Discipline & Changing Your Thoughts 

[38:01] Alicia’s Reflections: What Are You Focusing on In Your Marriage?

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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Are you managing your emotions, or are they managing you? Take the free Emotional Confidence Quiz to discover your unique persona and get personalized training for more peace and clarity! Take the quiz now at AliciaMichelle.com/quiz.

How can we support the men in our lives in recognizing and processing their emotions - without it leading to conflict? If you’ve been looking for ways to improve communication in marriage, this episode is for you. International speaker Sathiya Sam joins us to share his insights on building emotional intimacy and preventing emotional shutdown in marriage.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[04:13] What Emotional Challenges Do Men Face?

[05:56] Why is Anger The Most Socially Acceptable Emotion For Men?

[09:12] How Sathiya Helps Men Step Into and Emotionally Process More Passive Emotions

[13:36] How Can We Encourage the Men in Our Lives to Recognize and Embrace Their Emotions?

[17:57] Connecting Sexual Intimacy with Emotional Intimacy

[23:44] How Can We Help Men See The Importance of Emotional Expression?

[27:16] Supportive Ways to Approach an Emotionally Charged Topic

[34:45] Understanding Different Processing Styles - Verbal vs Internal Processor

[39:09] Alicia’s Reflections: How Can We Help Our Relationships By Presenting These Concepts From a Supportive Perspective?

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”.

Connect with international speaker Sathiya Sam

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Are you looking for a tool to help you with expressing emotions in marriage? Last week we discussed why it is important to bring our emotions to God first, but what happens when we need to express our emotions in marriage? Join me today as I share how we can use the ADD method to build emotional confidence in our relationships. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[00:39] The Importance of Working Through Our Emotions with God First

[02:51] 5 Ground Rules For Processing Emotions in Relationships 

[11:05] Why Is It Important to Use Calming Techniques Before and After Intense Conversations? 

[12:48] The First Step in Using the ADD Method For Emotions in Marriage - Acknowledge 

[16:30] The Second Step in Using the ADD Method For Emotions in Marriage - Discern 

[20:24] The Third Step in Using the ADD Method For Emotions in Marriage - Decide

[26:00] Want to Learn Additional Tools to Help You In Marriage? Stay Tuned for Upcoming Episodes! 

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”.

How Emotionally Confident Are You? This 2-Minute Quiz Will Reveal Your Biggest Challenges in Managing Emotions (plus 3 Action Steps to Find More Calm and Peace Based on Your Persona!)

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We all desire emotional intimacy but should we share all of our emotions in marriage? Today we are exploring why emotional regulation and seeking God’s wisdom before we go to our partners with our emotions can strengthen our relationships. If you want to improve your mindset in marriage and create deeper connections, join me today! 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[00:39] Emotions Are Healthy But They Do Not Have to Guide Our Future

[04:19] Feeling a Big Emotion? Take It to God First

[09:19] Do You Place Unrealistic Expectations on Your Partner?

[12:09] 2 Questions to Ask Yourself While Processing Your Emotions with the Lord

[16:08] Bringing Your Emotions to God First Strengthens Your Relationship with Him and Your Marriage

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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What’s your mindset around getting older as a Christian woman? Aging often impacts women’s confidence, especially in our western culture. In today’s episode (in honor of my 50th birthday!), we’re talking about uplifting ways to process your emotions and build godly confidence during this stage of life.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[02:52] Are You Questioning Your Role, Body Changes, or Purpose During This Stage of Life?

[07:42] The Importance of Refocusing Our Thoughts on The Reality of Life

[09:58] 5 Powerful Truths to Focus on as We Grow Older

[19:52] 5 Action Steps We Can Use to Support Us As We Navigate Aging

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 restore your soul in beautiful Tuscany? Join us for an unforgettable 10 days of rejuvenation, exploration, and fun in Italy!

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How can you believe in God’s love when the wounds of the past feel overwhelming and you’re dealing with broken trust? Whether you’ve dealt with a betrayal in a relationship, hardships in life, or church hurt - you are not alone in what you’re going through. If you are having difficulty trusting God after you’ve been hurt, today’s episode with author Rachael Adams will bring some healing into your life. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[05:15] Have You Been Hurt and Are Doubting God’s Love?

[09:08] How Can We Use God’s Love to Start Over in Unthinkable Situations?

[12:40] How Can The Idea of “Loving Fearlessly” Help Us to Move Forward When We Are Wounded?

[17:00] What Can We Do If We Feel Unloveable and Undeserving of Receiving God’s Love?

[21:06] I Read All of The Bible Verses and Still Don’t Feel God’s Love - What Do I Do? 

[22:56] Reflecting on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

[25:06] Alicia’s Reflections: We Cannot Gloss Over The Difficult Moments - Be Willing to Sit in The Muck

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”.

Ready to know how to manage emotions for more calm, stronger relationships, and a closer walk with God? Want to implement the concepts discussed in my book "Emotional Confidence"? Then join the Emotional Confidence Club!

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Friendships are a beautiful gift from God, but have you ever experienced a toxic friendship that crossed emotional boundaries? In today’s episode, I share key signs of a toxic friendship and how to set boundaries around them – especially if you struggle with people-pleasing.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[02:04] What is an Emotionally Toxic Friendship?

[05:11] “A Healthy Friendship is Based on Mutual Truth and Care”

[08:37] How Do Friendships Vary in Purpose and Support?

[11:54] Are You in an Over-Dependent Relationship?

[18:37] Tools We Can Use to Set Boundaries in Toxic Friendships

[22:53] Do You Want The Fear of Offending Someone to Stop You From Making Healthy Choices in Friendships?

[25:00] Should We Always Bring Up Boundaries in Toxic Relationships? 

[27:20] Friendships Do Not Replace Our Relationship With God

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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Many of us feel lonelier than ever, but what if there were ways to start building connections and overcome that loneliness? Author Becky Harling joins us to discuss powerful mindset shifts for loneliness that we can implement today.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[04:56] Why Do We Feel Guilt and Shame Around Loneliness? 

[06:57] How Can We Break Free From The Things That Keep Us Stuck in Loneliness?

[10:15] How Does Authentic Connection Relate to Our Connection With The Lord?

[13:36] Why is Embracing Humility an Essential Step in Working Through Loneliness?

[16:05] “Stop Comparing and Start Cheering”

[19:38] How Has The Cultural Shift Towards Self-Sufficiency Kept Us From Giving and Receiving Comfort? 

[26:58] Why Is It Important to Overcome Being Easily Offended?

[36:41] Alicia’s Reflections: Ask Yourself “What Is My Responsibility and How Can I Look At Loneliness in a New Light?”

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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If you deal with chronic pain you know that managing emotions often feels emotionally draining. There is a lot of science-based evidence on the emotion-pain connection - which is what I will be sharing about today. You are not alone in the emotions you experience with chronic pain and I am walking this journey right alongside you.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[03:39] Four Scientific Reasons Why Chronic Pain Can Feel So Emotionally Debilitating

[14:19] Suffering is Not Something We Can Avoid - But We Can Reframe It

[19:21] How Can We Use ADD to Walk Through Chronic Pain?

[30:12] A Real-Life Example of How I Used ADD as Emotional Support While Dealing With a Frozen Shoulder

[32:10] Want Support Managing Emotions Around Chronic Pain? Join Us In The Emotional Confidence Club!

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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Do you struggle with naming emotions? Do you wish you had a tool to help you name your feelings? In today's episode, author Anjuli Paschall joins us to share why noticing your feelings may feel challenging and ways you can start to learn more about them. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[05:05] Our Emotions Are a Gift That Draws Us Closer to God

[07:48] The Story Behind Anjuli’s Latest Book “Feel”

[11:07] Why Is Noticing and Naming Our Emotions So Challenging?

[15:23] What Are The Temptations We May Experience With Certain Emotions and How Can We Move Through These Feelings?

[20:06] We Are Not Here to Fix Our Emotions, We Are Here to Become Vulnerable and Build Deeper Connections

[25:44] A Liturgy For When You Feel Numb

[31:09] Alicia’s Reflections: The Importance of Exploring the Depths of Our Emotions

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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Ready to know how to manage emotions for more calm, stronger relationships, and a closer walk with God? Want to implement the concepts discussed in my book "Emotional Confidence"? Then join the Emotional Confidence Club!

Imagine if you could use brain science and the Bible together to rewire those inner lies that keep you from believing God's truth about your identity--those limiting beliefs, perfectionistic ideals, unresolved fears, and more! Join the hundreds of women who have found renewed confidence + freedom in the Christian Mindset Makeover! 

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