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Priorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusFinding Friends in a New Season: Intentional Tips for Building Real Community with Cecilia Curtis of The Friendship TourIn this heartfelt episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt sits down with The Friendship Tour podcast host Cecilia Curtis to talk all things friendship—especially how to build meaningful relationships when life feels busy, lonely, or disconnected.
Whether you’re new to town, feeling isolated, or just wondering why friendships seem harder as an adult, this episode is packed with wisdom, real-life stories, and practical tips to help you create deeper connections. Melissa and Cecilia share their personal struggles as introverts, frequent movers, and busy women—while also exploring the power of vulnerability, the importance of showin...2025-05-0732 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusFinding Friends in a New Season: Intentional Tips for Building Real Community with Cecilia Curtis of The Friendship TourIn this heartfelt episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt sits down with The Friendship Tour podcast host Cecilia Curtis to talk all things friendship—especially how to build meaningful relationships when life feels busy, lonely, or disconnected.
Whether you’re new to town, feeling isolated, or just wondering why friendships seem harder as an adult, this episode is packed with wisdom, real-life stories, and practical tips to help you create deeper connections. Melissa and Cecilia share their personal struggles as introverts, frequent movers, and busy women—while also exploring the power of vulnerability, the importance of showin...2025-05-0732 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusStop Waiting for Someday: How to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone and Grow with JesusIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt opens up about a surprising insecurity that surfaced while on vacation—and how God used it to reveal an area of brokenness He was inviting her to heal.
From feeling embarrassed about being a tourist to wrestling with the fear of trying something new, Melissa shares real-life moments, biblical encouragement, and practical steps to overcome perfectionism, insecurity, and fear of failure.
If you’ve ever stayed stuck because you didn’t want to be "bad" at something—or if you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to...2025-04-3020 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusStop Waiting for Someday: How to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone and Grow with JesusIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt opens up about a surprising insecurity that surfaced while on vacation—and how God used it to reveal an area of brokenness He was inviting her to heal.
From feeling embarrassed about being a tourist to wrestling with the fear of trying something new, Melissa shares real-life moments, biblical encouragement, and practical steps to overcome perfectionism, insecurity, and fear of failure.
If you’ve ever stayed stuck because you didn’t want to be "bad" at something—or if you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to...2025-04-3020 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusPlanning to Heal: Why Grief Needs a Place on Your Calendar with Heather O’BrienIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt sits down with prophetic healing coach and author Heather O’Brien for a deeply insightful conversation about why grief isn't just something we experience—it's something we should plan for.
Heather, host of the Heal With God podcast, shares how intentional grieving with God leads to breakthrough healing. Together, they discuss the dangers of avoiding pain, the spiritual roots of physical symptoms, and how to finally stop numbing and start living. If you're stuck in survival mode, busying yourself to avoid the hard stuff, or constantly triggered without know...2025-04-231h 00Priorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusPlanning to Heal: Why Grief Needs a Place on Your Calendar with Heather O’BrienIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt sits down with prophetic healing coach and author Heather O’Brien for a deeply insightful conversation about why grief isn't just something we experience—it's something we should plan for.
Heather, host of the Heal With God podcast, shares how intentional grieving with God leads to breakthrough healing. Together, they discuss the dangers of avoiding pain, the spiritual roots of physical symptoms, and how to finally stop numbing and start living. If you're stuck in survival mode, busying yourself to avoid the hard stuff, or constantly triggered without know...2025-04-231h 00Priorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusFrom Broken to Bold: How to Share Your Testimony & Step Into Your Calling {Part 3 with Christy}In the final part of this powerful series, Christy opens up about what it looks like to step into your purpose after a radical encounter with Jesus. She and Melissa discuss how to share your testimony with others, how to simplify your message to connect with people who don’t know church language, and why your story matters more than you think.
Melissa offers real-time coaching to help Christy walk out her calling—from starting a Bible study in her apartment to discerning what’s from God and what’s a distraction. They also talk about resting, healing...2025-04-2131 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusFrom Broken to Bold: How to Share Your Testimony & Step Into Your Calling {Part 3 with Christy}In the final part of this powerful series, Christy opens up about what it looks like to step into your purpose after a radical encounter with Jesus. She and Melissa discuss how to share your testimony with others, how to simplify your message to connect with people who don’t know church language, and why your story matters more than you think.
Melissa offers real-time coaching to help Christy walk out her calling—from starting a Bible study in her apartment to discerning what’s from God and what’s a distraction. They also talk about resting, healing...2025-04-2131 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusHealing After Rock Bottom: Toxic Relationships, Forgiveness & Learning to Trust God {Part 2 with Christy}In Part 2 of Christy’s powerful testimony, Melissa and Christy dive into what happens after the breakthrough moment. Now living sober and walking with Jesus, Christy opens up about the battle to set boundaries, avoid toxic relationships, and walk out her healing—one difficult step at a time.
You’ll hear real talk about spiritual attacks, savior complexes, and the painful realities of rebuilding trust with family—especially with children who carry deep wounds. With honesty and humility, Christy reflects on her struggle to stop “rescuing” others and start truly surrendering to God’s direction for her life.
M...2025-04-1930 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusAbuse, Addiction & a Cry for Help: How God Met Christy at Her Lowest Point {Part 1 of 3}In this powerful episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt sits down with Christy, whose life was marked by deep trauma, addiction, and cycles of generational pain—until God met her in the middle of her darkest moment.
From surviving childhood abuse and the broken foster care system to struggling with addiction and searching for love in all the wrong places, Christy shares how Jesus radically turned her life around in 2022. This is part one of her testimony, where she opens up about the years of hurt that led her to cry out to God—and how that...2025-04-1845 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusAbuse, Addiction & a Cry for Help: How God Met Christy at Her Lowest Point {Part 1 of 3}In this powerful episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt sits down with Christy, whose life was marked by deep trauma, addiction, and cycles of generational pain—until God met her in the middle of her darkest moment.
From surviving childhood abuse and the broken foster care system to struggling with addiction and searching for love in all the wrong places, Christy shares how Jesus radically turned her life around in 2022. This is part one of her testimony, where she opens up about the years of hurt that led her to cry out to God—and how that...2025-04-1845 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusFear of Being Misunderstood: Getting to the Root of a Wound That’s Been Holding You BackIn this raw and unfiltered episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt opens up about a deeply personal revelation—how a recent church message triggered a decades-old wound rooted in the fear of being misunderstood. As a Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa walks listeners through the real-time process of digging deep, journaling with God, and uncovering the root of emotional pain that’s been quietly influencing her ministry, conversations, and confidence.
Through tears, prayers, and Scripture, Melissa shares how this fear has shown up in her life through oversharing, people-pleasing, and hesitating to take bold acti...2025-04-1635 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusFear of Being Misunderstood: Getting to the Root of a Wound That’s Been Holding You BackIn this raw and unfiltered episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt opens up about a deeply personal revelation—how a recent church message triggered a decades-old wound rooted in the fear of being misunderstood. As a Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa walks listeners through the real-time process of digging deep, journaling with God, and uncovering the root of emotional pain that’s been quietly influencing her ministry, conversations, and confidence.
Through tears, prayers, and Scripture, Melissa shares how this fear has shown up in her life through oversharing, people-pleasing, and hesitating to take bold acti...2025-04-1635 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusWhat It Really Means to Love Like Jesus: How to Show God’s Love in Real LifeIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt shares a heartfelt voice memo-style message that explores what it really means to love like Jesus—especially when the people around us are hurting emotionally, spiritually, or relationally.
Inspired by 1 John 3 and reflections from the book Ekklesia, Melissa digs into the practical side of love and challenges us to stop thinking love is just about giving money or saying the right things. Instead, she reveals what it looks like to truly be the hands and feet of Jesus in our everyday lives—whether through encouraging words, simple acts of k...2025-04-0915 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusWhat It Really Means to Love Like Jesus: How to Show God’s Love in Real LifeIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt shares a heartfelt voice memo-style message that explores what it really means to love like Jesus—especially when the people around us are hurting emotionally, spiritually, or relationally.
Inspired by 1 John 3 and reflections from the book Ekklesia, Melissa digs into the practical side of love and challenges us to stop thinking love is just about giving money or saying the right things. Instead, she reveals what it looks like to truly be the hands and feet of Jesus in our everyday lives—whether through encouraging words, simple acts of k...2025-04-0915 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusFake Comfort, Real Struggles: Why You Feel Stuck & What to Do About ItDo you find yourself endlessly scrolling, online shopping, binge-watching TV, or chasing success—and still feeling stuck, anxious, and unfulfilled?
In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian Life Coaches Melissa Batt and Joy from The Journey to Becoming get real about the hidden habits keeping you from peace. They unpack the power of dopamine, what “deep fakes” look like in your everyday life, and how escaping your reality may be the very thing keeping you from healing.
From emotional avoidance to over-functioning, they break down the unseen struggles that aren’t just normal—they’re holding y...2025-04-0451 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusFake Comfort, Real Struggles: Why You Feel Stuck & What to Do About ItDo you find yourself endlessly scrolling, online shopping, binge-watching TV, or chasing success—and still feeling stuck, anxious, and unfulfilled?
In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian Life Coaches Melissa Batt and Joy from The Journey to Becoming get real about the hidden habits keeping you from peace. They unpack the power of dopamine, what “deep fakes” look like in your everyday life, and how escaping your reality may be the very thing keeping you from healing.
From emotional avoidance to over-functioning, they break down the unseen struggles that aren’t just normal—they’re holding y...2025-04-0451 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusWhen Anxiety Hits Out of Nowhere: Faith-Filled Tools to Find Peace in the PanicIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian Life Coach Melissa Batt shares how to navigate situational anxiety that shows up unexpectedly—whether in the middle of the night, during a tense conversation, or out of nowhere in your day.
This isn’t about long-term anxiety disorders. It’s about those moments when fear takes over, your chest tightens, and you feel like you can’t breathe. Melissa walks you through practical, faith-based strategies that have helped her personally, especially when traditional tools like breathing exercises fall short.
You’ll discover how to use worship, Scripture...2025-03-2625 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusWhen Anxiety Hits Out of Nowhere: Faith-Filled Tools to Find Peace in the PanicIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian Life Coach Melissa Batt shares how to navigate situational anxiety that shows up unexpectedly—whether in the middle of the night, during a tense conversation, or out of nowhere in your day.
This isn’t about long-term anxiety disorders. It’s about those moments when fear takes over, your chest tightens, and you feel like you can’t breathe. Melissa walks you through practical, faith-based strategies that have helped her personally, especially when traditional tools like breathing exercises fall short.
You’ll discover how to use worship, Scripture...2025-03-2625 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusSaying Yes to God: How to Overcome Fear and Step Out in Faith with Tori ShirahIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, I sit down with Tori Shirah, a former coaching client, powerhouse entrepreneur, and co-host of The Unlikely Housewives podcast. Tori shares her journey of saying yes to God, even when it felt scary, overwhelming, or completely uncertain. From launching a successful podcast to hosting a major fundraiser in just 60 days for Seth Gruber, her story is a powerful reminder that obedience leads to unexpected blessings.
We dive into:
✅ Overcoming fear and stepping out in faith
✅ How small acts of obedience open big doors
✅ The struggle of balancing family...2025-03-1951 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusSaying Yes to God: How to Overcome Fear and Step Out in Faith with Tori ShirahIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, I sit down with Tori Shirah, a former coaching client, powerhouse entrepreneur, and co-host of The Unlikely Housewives podcast. Tori shares her journey of saying yes to God, even when it felt scary, overwhelming, or completely uncertain. From launching a successful podcast to hosting a major fundraiser in just 60 days for Seth Gruber, her story is a powerful reminder that obedience leads to unexpected blessings.
We dive into:
✅ Overcoming fear and stepping out in faith
✅ How small acts of obedience open big doors
✅ The struggle of balancing family...2025-03-1951 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusQuitting Social Media: A Faith-Based Journey to More Presence, Peace & PurposeAre you feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in a cycle of social media overconsumption? As a Christian life coach, I see it all the time—women feeling drained, unfulfilled, and disconnected from their purpose because they’re caught in the scroll.
In this powerful episode of Priorities On Purpose, I sit down with Tracy Stine, a former coaching client who took a bold step: she quit social media for good. What started as a summer detox turned into a complete life transformation.
We dive into:
✅ Why social media keeps you stuck (and how it affect...2025-02-1951 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusQuitting Social Media: A Faith-Based Journey to More Presence, Peace & PurposeAre you feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in a cycle of social media overconsumption? As a Christian life coach, I see it all the time—women feeling drained, unfulfilled, and disconnected from their purpose because they’re caught in the scroll.
In this powerful episode of Priorities On Purpose, I sit down with Tracy Stine, a former coaching client who took a bold step: she quit social media for good. What started as a summer detox turned into a complete life transformation.
We dive into:
✅ Why social media keeps you stuck (and how it affect...2025-02-1951 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusHearing God’s Voice: Overcoming Distractions and Speaking Up in FaithDo you feel overwhelmed by distractions, stuck in survival mode, or unsure how to hear God’s voice? In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt shares a timely word about stepping out of the noise, aligning with Kingdom priorities, and boldly using your voice for God’s mission.
Drawing from her 21-day sugar fast, Melissa reflects on how fasting, prayer, and intentional time with God can transform your faith and your focus. She shares insights on breaking free from distractions, identifying insecurities, and building “four walls of protection” around your life in health...2024-12-1835 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusHearing God’s Voice: Overcoming Distractions and Speaking Up in FaithDo you feel overwhelmed by distractions, stuck in survival mode, or unsure how to hear God’s voice? In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt shares a timely word about stepping out of the noise, aligning with Kingdom priorities, and boldly using your voice for God’s mission.
Drawing from her 21-day sugar fast, Melissa reflects on how fasting, prayer, and intentional time with God can transform your faith and your focus. She shares insights on breaking free from distractions, identifying insecurities, and building “four walls of protection” around your life in health...2024-12-1835 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusBrain Dumping: How to Clear Mental Overwhelm, Regain Focus, and Take Back Your TimeAre you feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in a cycle of endless to-dos? In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt shares the life-changing power of brain dumping—a simple yet effective tool to declutter your mind, reduce stress, and regain focus.
If you’re juggling a never-ending to-do list, struggling with ADHD, or feeling mentally drained, this episode will teach you how to:
Clear your mind through brain dumping to regain mental clarity.
Create a plan to stop flying by the seat of your pants.
Take small, intentional steps to move forw...2024-12-1129 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusBrain Dumping: How to Clear Mental Overwhelm, Regain Focus, and Take Back Your TimeAre you feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in a cycle of endless to-dos? In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt shares the life-changing power of brain dumping—a simple yet effective tool to declutter your mind, reduce stress, and regain focus.
If you’re juggling a never-ending to-do list, struggling with ADHD, or feeling mentally drained, this episode will teach you how to:
Clear your mind through brain dumping to regain mental clarity.
Create a plan to stop flying by the seat of your pants.
Take small, intentional steps to move forw...2024-12-1129 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusHow to Find the Right Therapist, Identify Your Emotions, and Get Unstuck with Rachael Gilbert Part 2Are you struggling to find the right therapist or feeling stuck in life? In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt continues her conversation with licensed therapist and author Rachael Gilbert.
Together, they discuss:
Practical tips for finding the best therapist for your needs.
How to advocate for yourself in therapy.
The importance of reconnecting with your body’s signals.
Understanding your insecurities
Rachael shares powerful insights from her book, Image Restored: Tear Down Shame and Insecurity to Experience a Body Image Renovation. You’ll learn how to create a body imag...2024-12-0416 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusHow to Find the Right Therapist, Identify Your Emotions, and Get Unstuck with Rachael Gilbert Part 2Are you struggling to find the right therapist or feeling stuck in life? In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt continues her conversation with licensed therapist and author Rachael Gilbert.
Together, they discuss:
Practical tips for finding the best therapist for your needs.
How to advocate for yourself in therapy.
The importance of reconnecting with your body’s signals.
Understanding your insecurities
Rachael shares powerful insights from her book, Image Restored: Tear Down Shame and Insecurity to Experience a Body Image Renovation. You’ll learn how to create a body imag...2024-12-0416 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusBody Image Help: Overcoming Insecurities, Shame, and Trauma with Christian Counselor Rachael GilbertFor every woman who feels weighed down by body image issues, shame, or past trauma. Get actionable steps and encouragement to break free from insecurities and start living with purpose and confidence, grounded in God's truth.
In this powerful episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt interviews Christian therapist and author of Image Restored, Rachael Gilbert, about overcoming body image insecurities, childhood trauma, and the emotional baggage that holds so many women back. Rachael’s book, Image Restored, is an interactive, faith-centered guide designed to help women tear down shame and rebuild their body image correctly using Go...2024-11-2733 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusBody Image Help: Overcoming Insecurities, Shame, and Trauma with Christian Counselor Rachael GilbertFor every woman who feels weighed down by body image issues, shame, or past trauma. Get actionable steps and encouragement to break free from insecurities and start living with purpose and confidence, grounded in God's truth.
In this powerful episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt interviews Christian therapist and author of Image Restored, Rachael Gilbert, about overcoming body image insecurities, childhood trauma, and the emotional baggage that holds so many women back. Rachael’s book, Image Restored, is an interactive, faith-centered guide designed to help women tear down shame and rebuild their body image correctly using Go...2024-11-2733 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusOvercoming Distractions: Simple Steps to Find Focus and Reclaim Your Time (Even with an Overwhelmed Brain)In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian Life Coach Melissa Batt shares actionable strategies to help you manage digital distractions and find focus in an overwhelmed world. Drawing from her personal journey with ADHD, Melissa offers insights on setting boundaries, turning off notifications, and creating intentional habits to live a purpose-driven life. Perfect for busy women looking to reclaim their time, reduce stress, and prioritize what matters most.
Join Melissa for real talk on navigating distractions, regaining clarity, and inviting God into the process of overcoming overwhelm.
Key Takeaways:
[00:02] - Welcome & Introduction2024-11-2029 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusOvercoming Distractions: Simple Steps to Find Focus and Reclaim Your Time (Even with an Overwhelmed Brain)In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian Life Coach Melissa Batt shares actionable strategies to help you manage digital distractions and find focus in an overwhelmed world. Drawing from her personal journey with ADHD, Melissa offers insights on setting boundaries, turning off notifications, and creating intentional habits to live a purpose-driven life. Perfect for busy women looking to reclaim their time, reduce stress, and prioritize what matters most.
Join Melissa for real talk on navigating distractions, regaining clarity, and inviting God into the process of overcoming overwhelm.
Key Takeaways:
[00:02] - Welcome & Introduction2024-11-2029 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusFeeling Stuck? Discover What’s Holding You Back and Break Free with Christian Life Coach Melissa BattIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa dives into the common struggle of feeling stuck and the different ways it can show up in our lives—from imposter syndrome and anxiety to people-pleasing and burnout. Drawing from her own experiences and her work as a Christian life coach, Melissa explores how to recognize when you’re stuck, the importance of paying attention to those feelings, and why it’s crucial to seek help if you feel overwhelmed.
She introduces a new free "Get Unstuck" quiz available on her website designed to help listeners identify areas where they m...2024-11-1329 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusFeeling Stuck? Discover What’s Holding You Back and Break Free with Christian Life Coach Melissa BattIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa dives into the common struggle of feeling stuck and the different ways it can show up in our lives—from imposter syndrome and anxiety to people-pleasing and burnout. Drawing from her own experiences and her work as a Christian life coach, Melissa explores how to recognize when you’re stuck, the importance of paying attention to those feelings, and why it’s crucial to seek help if you feel overwhelmed.
She introduces a new free "Get Unstuck" quiz available on her website designed to help listeners identify areas where they m...2024-11-1329 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusADHD, ADD, MTHFR, and Anxiety: Understanding Mental Health & What's Really Going OnAre you constantly battling anxiety, fatigue, or struggling to focus and wondering, "What is wrong with me?" In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD and discovering the impact of the MTHFR gene mutation. After years of feeling drained and frustrated by her lack of focus, Melissa opens up about how these two often overlooked conditions have shaped her life.
Melissa discusses how ADHD was missed in her childhood, how the symptoms showed up as anxiety, and what finally led to her diagnosis in adulthood. She also explains...2024-11-0629 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusADHD, ADD, MTHFR, and Anxiety: Understanding Mental Health & What's Really Going OnAre you constantly battling anxiety, fatigue, or struggling to focus and wondering, "What is wrong with me?" In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD and discovering the impact of the MTHFR gene mutation. After years of feeling drained and frustrated by her lack of focus, Melissa opens up about how these two often overlooked conditions have shaped her life.
Melissa discusses how ADHD was missed in her childhood, how the symptoms showed up as anxiety, and what finally led to her diagnosis in adulthood. She also explains...2024-11-0629 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusWhen Medication for Mental Health is Necessary: DNA and Genetic Testing May Be the AnswerIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, the host and Christian Life Coach, Melissa Batt shares an insightful conversation with her sister about mental health, medication, and the importance of finding the right support. From navigating depression and anxiety to discovering the power of DNA testing for personalized medication, Melissa and her sister discuss their journeys toward better mental health. Whether you're struggling with your own mental health or supporting someone who is, this episode will offer hope and practical insight. Tune in for Real Talk on breaking the stigma of mental health struggles and learning how to thrive...2024-10-301h 03Priorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusWhen Medication for Mental Health is Necessary: DNA and Genetic Testing May Be the AnswerIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, the host and Christian Life Coach, Melissa Batt shares an insightful conversation with her sister about mental health, medication, and the importance of finding the right support. From navigating depression and anxiety to discovering the power of DNA testing for personalized medication, Melissa and her sister discuss their journeys toward better mental health. Whether you're struggling with your own mental health or supporting someone who is, this episode will offer hope and practical insight. Tune in for Real Talk on breaking the stigma of mental health struggles and learning how to thrive...2024-10-301h 03Priorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusEmbracing Insecurities: How God Uses What We Want to HideIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt opens up about one of her deepest insecurities—her broad shoulders—and how God has transformed that insecurity into a source of strength.
Sharing an emotional story about caring for her grandmother, Melissa reflects on how the very thing she once despised became an essential part of fulfilling God's purpose. She challenges listeners to stop hiding their insecurities and trust God to use them for good. Whether you struggle with body image, feelings of unworthiness, or fear of showing up as you are, this episode will encourage you to l...2024-10-2327 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusEmbracing Insecurities: How God Uses What We Want to HideIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt opens up about one of her deepest insecurities—her broad shoulders—and how God has transformed that insecurity into a source of strength.
Sharing an emotional story about caring for her grandmother, Melissa reflects on how the very thing she once despised became an essential part of fulfilling God's purpose. She challenges listeners to stop hiding their insecurities and trust God to use them for good. Whether you struggle with body image, feelings of unworthiness, or fear of showing up as you are, this episode will encourage you to l...2024-10-2327 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusFrom Panic to Peace: Strategies for Overcoming Nighttime Anxiety and Panic AttacksStruggling with nighttime anxiety or waking up from panic attacks? In this episode, Christian Life Coach Melissa Batt shares her personal experience and faith-based tools to help you overcome situational anxiety, especially during the night. Rather than focusing on traditional methods like box breathing, Melissa dives deep into Christian solutions grounded in worship, scripture, and prayer. She offers practical tips like creating a worship playlist and declaring specific Bible verses aloud to combat anxiety in the moment.
Melissa’s advice goes beyond surface-level solutions and encourages you to fully trust God with your worries. She provides three ac...2024-10-1625 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusFrom Panic to Peace: Strategies for Overcoming Nighttime Anxiety and Panic AttacksStruggling with nighttime anxiety or waking up from panic attacks? In this episode, Christian Life Coach Melissa Batt shares her personal experience and faith-based tools to help you overcome situational anxiety, especially during the night. Rather than focusing on traditional methods like box breathing, Melissa dives deep into Christian solutions grounded in worship, scripture, and prayer. She offers practical tips like creating a worship playlist and declaring specific Bible verses aloud to combat anxiety in the moment.
Melissa’s advice goes beyond surface-level solutions and encourages you to fully trust God with your worries. She provides three ac...2024-10-1625 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusBaby Steps, Big Change: Reduce Overwhelm and Build Healthy Habits with Simple RoutinesIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt shows you how to take baby steps toward building healthy habits and creating simple routines that help reduce overwhelm and anxiety. If you're feeling stuck, anxious, or exhausted by the never-ending to-do list, this episode will guide you through how small, intentional actions can lead to big changes in your life.
Melissa shares her journey with routines and the importance of starting with one baby step at a time. From drinking more water to getting more sleep to spending quality time with Jesus, you’ll le...2024-10-0928 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusBaby Steps, Big Change: Reduce Overwhelm and Build Healthy Habits with Simple RoutinesIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt shows you how to take baby steps toward building healthy habits and creating simple routines that help reduce overwhelm and anxiety. If you're feeling stuck, anxious, or exhausted by the never-ending to-do list, this episode will guide you through how small, intentional actions can lead to big changes in your life.
Melissa shares her journey with routines and the importance of starting with one baby step at a time. From drinking more water to getting more sleep to spending quality time with Jesus, you’ll le...2024-10-0928 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusFinding Freedom: Letting Go of Guilt and Trusting God's GuidanceIn this heartfelt episode of Priorities on Purpose, join your host, Christian life coach and faith mentor, Melissa Batt, as she shares her transformative journey toward living a sober-minded life. This conversation is not about rules or legalism; it’s a personal exploration of faith, convictions, and finding freedom in a way that honors God.
Melissa delves into the concept of sobriety—not just from alcohol, but from anything that clouds the mind and spirit. Through her personal experiences, she reflects on how her views on drinking evolved and how God guided her toward clarity, healing, and a de...2024-10-0217 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusFinding Freedom: Letting Go of Guilt and Trusting God's GuidanceIn this heartfelt episode of Priorities on Purpose, join your host, Christian life coach and faith mentor, Melissa Batt, as she shares her transformative journey toward living a sober-minded life. This conversation is not about rules or legalism; it’s a personal exploration of faith, convictions, and finding freedom in a way that honors God.
Melissa delves into the concept of sobriety—not just from alcohol, but from anything that clouds the mind and spirit. Through her personal experiences, she reflects on how her views on drinking evolved and how God guided her toward clarity, healing, and a de...2024-10-0217 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusSetting Boundaries in 2024: Why They Matter for Anxious & Overwhelmed WomenIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa dives into a critical topic for 2024—setting boundaries. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like you’re constantly juggling too much, this episode is for you. Melissa shares how establishing healthy boundaries can be life-changing, offering practical tips to protect your time, energy, and relationships.
Drawing from her personal experiences, Melissa explores why so many women struggle to set boundaries and how that contributes to stress, anxiety, and burnout. She also touches on the impact boundaries can have on mental health, helping you to live more intentionally while reduci...2024-09-2528 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusSetting Boundaries in 2024: Why They Matter for Anxious & Overwhelmed WomenIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa dives into a critical topic for 2024—setting boundaries. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like you’re constantly juggling too much, this episode is for you. Melissa shares how establishing healthy boundaries can be life-changing, offering practical tips to protect your time, energy, and relationships.
Drawing from her personal experiences, Melissa explores why so many women struggle to set boundaries and how that contributes to stress, anxiety, and burnout. She also touches on the impact boundaries can have on mental health, helping you to live more intentionally while reduci...2024-09-2528 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusA warning for anxious and overwhelmed women who are in survival modeIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt addresses women struggling with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. Melissa shares powerful Bible verses and practical insights to help you break free from the cycle of merely surviving and start living with intention. She delves into how anxiety, stress, and unhealthy coping mechanisms impact your life and offers actionable guidance on reclaiming your time and energy to focus on what truly matters. Whether you’re dealing with emotional exhaustion or seeking a new perspective, this episode will guide you toward a more purposeful, God-centered life.
Curious ab...2024-09-1814 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusA warning for anxious and overwhelmed women who are in survival modeIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt addresses women struggling with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. Melissa shares powerful Bible verses and practical insights to help you break free from the cycle of merely surviving and start living with intention. She delves into how anxiety, stress, and unhealthy coping mechanisms impact your life and offers actionable guidance on reclaiming your time and energy to focus on what truly matters. Whether you’re dealing with emotional exhaustion or seeking a new perspective, this episode will guide you toward a more purposeful, God-centered life.
Curious ab...2024-09-1814 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusBreaking Free from Survival Mode: A Life Coach's Guide to Managing Stress and Overcoming Unhealthy HabitsIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, host and life coach Melissa Batt explores the concept of "survival mode"—a common coping mechanism during stressful or traumatic times. While survival mode can be crucial in emergencies, it often leads to unhealthy long-term habits when it becomes a default way of living. Melissa sheds light on how habits like excessive social media scrolling, binge-watching, overworking, and emotional eating serve as temporary distractions from deeper emotional issues.
Melissa highlights the importance of recognizing these habits and adopting healthier strategies to manage stress and find true healing. By addressing these pa...2024-09-1125 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusBreaking Free from Survival Mode: A Life Coach's Guide to Managing Stress and Overcoming Unhealthy HabitsIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, host and life coach Melissa Batt explores the concept of "survival mode"—a common coping mechanism during stressful or traumatic times. While survival mode can be crucial in emergencies, it often leads to unhealthy long-term habits when it becomes a default way of living. Melissa sheds light on how habits like excessive social media scrolling, binge-watching, overworking, and emotional eating serve as temporary distractions from deeper emotional issues.
Melissa highlights the importance of recognizing these habits and adopting healthier strategies to manage stress and find true healing. By addressing these pa...2024-09-1125 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusHow a life coach can help you live life intentionallyIn "Priorities on Purpose," Melissa Batt, Christian Life Coach and podcast host shares her insights on living with intention and how coaching can help you achieve your goals, deepen your faith, or address life’s dissatisfaction.
Melissa works with women to identify what's working and what isn't in their lives. Through detailed action plans and pre-scheduled weekly calls, she supports clients in making progress across their careers, personal relationships, and main priorities.
Curious about her coaching style? Melissa offers complimentary consultations to help potential clients explore how her services can benefit them.
Coaching wi...2024-09-0428 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusHow a life coach can help you live life intentionallyIn "Priorities on Purpose," Melissa Batt, Christian Life Coach and podcast host shares her insights on living with intention and how coaching can help you achieve your goals, deepen your faith, or address life’s dissatisfaction.
Melissa works with women to identify what's working and what isn't in their lives. Through detailed action plans and pre-scheduled weekly calls, she supports clients in making progress across their careers, personal relationships, and main priorities.
Curious about her coaching style? Melissa offers complimentary consultations to help potential clients explore how her services can benefit them.
Coaching wi...2024-09-0428 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusMom Life, Pivots, & Overcoming Fear of JudgementStop worrying about what people think when things don't go as planned. This episode is all about mom life, pivots, fear, and Cara Pinder's children's book about the tooth fairy. It's also a great episode for those who have big dreams and want to achieve all the things.
In this episode, Melissa hosts longtime friend and author of children's book, The Tooth Fairy's Stars, Cara Pinder. Melissa and Cara discuss the journey of embracing change, following one's calling, and overcoming the fear of judgment from others. Cara reflects on her path from being a hairdresser to direct s...2024-08-1455 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusMom Life, Pivots, & Overcoming Fear of JudgementStop worrying about what people think when things don't go as planned. This episode is all about mom life, pivots, fear, and Cara Pinder's children's book about the tooth fairy. It's also a great episode for those who have big dreams and want to achieve all the things.
In this episode, Melissa hosts longtime friend and author of children's book, The Tooth Fairy's Stars, Cara Pinder. Melissa and Cara discuss the journey of embracing change, following one's calling, and overcoming the fear of judgment from others. Cara reflects on her path from being a hairdresser to direct s...2024-08-1455 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusLoving God, your neighbor (including enemies), and yourselfIn this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa discusses the importance of loving oneself and one's neighbors, as commanded by Jesus in the Bible. She also encourages listeners to assess how well they are loving God and others and to journal about it for self-reflection. Melissa emphasizes that loving oneself is not about self-indulgence but about self-care and kindness. She also challenges listeners to love their neighbors, regardless of differences, and to remember that everyone has a purpose. She shares personal experiences of struggling to forgive and love those who have wronged her...2024-07-2422 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusLoving God, your neighbor (including enemies), and yourselfIn this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa discusses the importance of loving oneself and one's neighbors, as commanded by Jesus in the Bible. She also encourages listeners to assess how well they are loving God and others and to journal about it for self-reflection. Melissa emphasizes that loving oneself is not about self-indulgence but about self-care and kindness. She also challenges listeners to love their neighbors, regardless of differences, and to remember that everyone has a purpose. She shares personal experiences of struggling to forgive and love those who have wronged her...2024-07-2422 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusSaying no to alcohol and the power of sobriety for ChristiansIn this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa Batt discusses her journey toward sobriety and her intentional decision to say no to alcohol forever. She emphasizes that her experiences and convictions are not prescriptions for others, but are meant to be a conversation starter. Melissa talks about her convictions with alcohol, and prescription medication like Xanax, and Benadryl. She also shares specific examples of how her decision to say no to these things has benefitted her over the last few years.
This is a great episode if you are ready to b...2024-07-0317 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusSaying no to alcohol and the power of sobriety for ChristiansIn this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa Batt discusses her journey toward sobriety and her intentional decision to say no to alcohol forever. She emphasizes that her experiences and convictions are not prescriptions for others, but are meant to be a conversation starter. Melissa talks about her convictions with alcohol, and prescription medication like Xanax, and Benadryl. She also shares specific examples of how her decision to say no to these things has benefitted her over the last few years.
This is a great episode if you are ready to b...2024-07-0317 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusWhen fear & anxiety wake you up in the middle of the nightIn this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Life Coach, Melissa Batt discusses situational anxiety, particularly the kind that arises in the middle of the night or during times of conflict or chaos. She clarifies that she's not referring to diagnosed general anxiety disorder in this episode although she has been diagnosed and has experience with it.
Melissa shares her personal experiences and offers advice on how to manage such anxiety. She suggests turning to worship music, reading the Bible, and praying. She also recommends reaching out to others for prayer support when you're unable to p...2024-06-2625 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusWhen fear & anxiety wake you up in the middle of the nightIn this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Life Coach, Melissa Batt discusses situational anxiety, particularly the kind that arises in the middle of the night or during times of conflict or chaos. She clarifies that she's not referring to diagnosed general anxiety disorder in this episode although she has been diagnosed and has experience with it.
Melissa shares her personal experiences and offers advice on how to manage such anxiety. She suggests turning to worship music, reading the Bible, and praying. She also recommends reaching out to others for prayer support when you're unable to p...2024-06-2625 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusThe fear of being seen, judged and other insecurities when God says Speak UpIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, host Melissa Batt discusses the importance of speaking up and the potential costs of doing so. She shares her personal journey from being a timid, insecure person to becoming more assertive and vocal, particularly in her direct sales career. Melissa also discusses the spiritual aspect of speaking up, emphasizing that it is a form of obedience to God. She warns against the dangers of staying silent, citing the "spiral of silence" theory, which suggests that people often remain silent when they fear the consequences of speaking up.
Melissa, w...2024-06-1927 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusThe fear of being seen, judged and other insecurities when God says Speak UpIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, host Melissa Batt discusses the importance of speaking up and the potential costs of doing so. She shares her personal journey from being a timid, insecure person to becoming more assertive and vocal, particularly in her direct sales career. Melissa also discusses the spiritual aspect of speaking up, emphasizing that it is a form of obedience to God. She warns against the dangers of staying silent, citing the "spiral of silence" theory, which suggests that people often remain silent when they fear the consequences of speaking up.
Melissa, w...2024-06-1927 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusHow to protect your mental health and learning to create healthy habitsIn this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa Batt discusses the importance of routines and healthy habits. She explains that routines allow us to operate on autopilot, freeing up brain capacity for other tasks. However, she warns against falling into bad habits, especially those picked up while living in survival mode. This is a great episode if you struggle with depression, ADHD, and/or anxiety, or have recently found yourself in a funk and are ready to climb your way out of living a life of exhaustion.
Melissa emphasizes h...2024-06-1228 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusHow to protect your mental health and learning to create healthy habitsIn this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa Batt discusses the importance of routines and healthy habits. She explains that routines allow us to operate on autopilot, freeing up brain capacity for other tasks. However, she warns against falling into bad habits, especially those picked up while living in survival mode. This is a great episode if you struggle with depression, ADHD, and/or anxiety, or have recently found yourself in a funk and are ready to climb your way out of living a life of exhaustion.
Melissa emphasizes h...2024-06-1228 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusDealing with conflict and why we need to have a kingdom mindsetIn this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa Batt discusses the concept of having a kingdom mindset, which involves seeing things from God's point of view and focusing on what matters to Him.
She shares personal experiences of conflict and forgiveness within her family, emphasizing the importance of not meddling in situations and allowing God to work in His own timing. Melissa encourages listeners to not get stressed when things don't go their way, be mindful of their decisions and to remember that God is aware of the situation and is...2024-06-0531 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusDealing with conflict and why we need to have a kingdom mindsetIn this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa Batt discusses the concept of having a kingdom mindset, which involves seeing things from God's point of view and focusing on what matters to Him.
She shares personal experiences of conflict and forgiveness within her family, emphasizing the importance of not meddling in situations and allowing God to work in His own timing. Melissa encourages listeners to not get stressed when things don't go their way, be mindful of their decisions and to remember that God is aware of the situation and is...2024-06-0531 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusA challenge to not ignore those over the age of 75 and questions to ask to start the conversationIn this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach, Melissa Batt discusses the importance of engaging with the older generation, often referred to as the silent generation.
She was inspired by an Instagram reel about those who are living over the age of 75. Melissa emphasizes the importance of learning from their life experiences and encourages listeners to have meaningful conversations with them. Oftentimes, this demographic is isolated and feels invisible. She challenges herself and those listening to become more intentional and ask questions about their life lessons, achievements, and memories because they have value and important...2024-05-2224 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusA challenge to not ignore those over the age of 75 and questions to ask to start the conversationIn this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach, Melissa Batt discusses the importance of engaging with the older generation, often referred to as the silent generation.
She was inspired by an Instagram reel about those who are living over the age of 75. Melissa emphasizes the importance of learning from their life experiences and encourages listeners to have meaningful conversations with them. Oftentimes, this demographic is isolated and feels invisible. She challenges herself and those listening to become more intentional and ask questions about their life lessons, achievements, and memories because they have value and important...2024-05-2224 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusADHD and the MTHFR gene mutation: Figuring out my mental health strugglesIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, host Melissa discusses her struggle with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the MTHFR gene mutation. She shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, despite having symptoms since childhood that was overlooked and considered daydreaming. Melissa explains how her ADHD symptoms, such as lack of focus, losing track of time, and forgetfulness, often manifested as anxiety. She also discusses the various medications she has tried, including Strattera, Adderall, and Vyvanse, and how they worked to manage her symptoms. Melissa also talks about the importance of diet, exercise, and...2024-05-1429 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusADHD and the MTHFR gene mutation: Figuring out my mental health strugglesIn this episode of Priorities on Purpose, host Melissa discusses her struggle with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the MTHFR gene mutation. She shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, despite having symptoms since childhood that was overlooked and considered daydreaming. Melissa explains how her ADHD symptoms, such as lack of focus, losing track of time, and forgetfulness, often manifested as anxiety. She also discusses the various medications she has tried, including Strattera, Adderall, and Vyvanse, and how they worked to manage her symptoms. Melissa also talks about the importance of diet, exercise, and...2024-05-1429 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusDo you love well? And more talk on what God says about love.In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa Batt discusses the importance of loving as described in 1 Corinthians 13:4.
She emphasizes that love should be patient, kind, not envious or boastful, not proud, not dishonoring others, not self-seeking, not easily angered, and keeps no record of wrongs.
She suggests that these characteristics should define our love for others. She also encourages listeners to replace the word "love" with their name in these verses as a self-assessment tool.
Melissa also shares her struggles with keeping no...2024-05-0816 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusDo you love well? And more talk on what God says about love.In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa Batt discusses the importance of loving as described in 1 Corinthians 13:4.
She emphasizes that love should be patient, kind, not envious or boastful, not proud, not dishonoring others, not self-seeking, not easily angered, and keeps no record of wrongs.
She suggests that these characteristics should define our love for others. She also encourages listeners to replace the word "love" with their name in these verses as a self-assessment tool.
Melissa also shares her struggles with keeping no...2024-05-0816 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusSetting Boundaries: How to stop feeling so exhausted, anxious and get your time backIn this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach Melissa discusses the importance of setting boundaries in life. She defines boundaries as a line that defines the limits of an area and emphasizes that humans are not limitless in their resources, hence the need for boundaries. She argues that boundaries are necessary to protect our time, energy, and other resources, prevent burnout, and resentment, and live out our priorities.
Melissa also highlights the dangers of not setting boundaries, including frustration and the inability to accomplish God's work. She encourages listeners to audit their lives, identify areas...2024-05-0128 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusSetting Boundaries: How to stop feeling so exhausted, anxious and get your time backIn this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach Melissa discusses the importance of setting boundaries in life. She defines boundaries as a line that defines the limits of an area and emphasizes that humans are not limitless in their resources, hence the need for boundaries. She argues that boundaries are necessary to protect our time, energy, and other resources, prevent burnout, and resentment, and live out our priorities.
Melissa also highlights the dangers of not setting boundaries, including frustration and the inability to accomplish God's work. She encourages listeners to audit their lives, identify areas...2024-05-0128 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusHow well do you know God? And other things you should know as a Christian.In this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach & Faith Mentor, Melissa Batt dives into a topic close to the heart: the distinction between knowing God and merely knowing about God. She highlights the significance of fostering a personal connection with God, rather than just following rituals or traditions.
Melissa encourages listeners to nurture this relationship through prayer, Bible study, and surrounding themselves with spiritual mentors. As the episode wraps up, she suggests "None Like Him" by Jen Wilkin as a valuable resource for delving deeper into understanding God's unique qualities.
Want t...2024-04-2420 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusHow well do you know God? And other things you should know as a Christian.In this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach & Faith Mentor, Melissa Batt dives into a topic close to the heart: the distinction between knowing God and merely knowing about God. She highlights the significance of fostering a personal connection with God, rather than just following rituals or traditions.
Melissa encourages listeners to nurture this relationship through prayer, Bible study, and surrounding themselves with spiritual mentors. As the episode wraps up, she suggests "None Like Him" by Jen Wilkin as a valuable resource for delving deeper into understanding God's unique qualities.
Want t...2024-04-2420 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusNumbing Out: What is it? Are you doing it? And why is it dangerous to your faith and relationships?In the latest episode of "Priorities on Purpose," host Melissa Batt dives into the topic of "numbing out" – disconnecting from our emotions and experiences. She breaks down how this coping mechanism can be a lifesaver during tough times, but also cautions against letting it become a long-term habit that holds us back.
Melissa paints a picture of the various ways we might numb out, from endlessly scrolling through social media to binge-watching TV, overworking, overeating, or turning to substances like alcohol or drugs. She urges us to recognize when use these behaviors to dodge difficult feelings or si...2024-04-1725 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusNumbing Out: What is it? Are you doing it? And why is it dangerous to your faith and relationships?In the latest episode of "Priorities on Purpose," host Melissa Batt dives into the topic of "numbing out" – disconnecting from our emotions and experiences. She breaks down how this coping mechanism can be a lifesaver during tough times, but also cautions against letting it become a long-term habit that holds us back.
Melissa paints a picture of the various ways we might numb out, from endlessly scrolling through social media to binge-watching TV, overworking, overeating, or turning to substances like alcohol or drugs. She urges us to recognize when use these behaviors to dodge difficult feelings or si...2024-04-1725 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusWhat does God's word say about wasting time, energy, and other important resourcesIn this episode, Christian Life Coach and faith mentor, Melissa discusses Bible verses from Luke chapter 1, verses 34 and 35, which warn against the dangers of squandering resources and being weighed down by anxieties. She challenges listeners to evaluate their lives and identify areas where they may be squandering their time, energy, or resources. She also encourages them to live intentionally and purposefully, rather than merely existing or surviving.
Melissa Batt, host of the podcast Priorities on Purpose, discusses the importance of intentional living and mental health for women. She emphasizes the need to break free from the cycle...2024-04-1014 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusWhat does God's word say about wasting time, energy, and other important resourcesIn this episode, Christian Life Coach and faith mentor, Melissa discusses Bible verses from Luke chapter 1, verses 34 and 35, which warn against the dangers of squandering resources and being weighed down by anxieties. She challenges listeners to evaluate their lives and identify areas where they may be squandering their time, energy, or resources. She also encourages them to live intentionally and purposefully, rather than merely existing or surviving.
Melissa Batt, host of the podcast Priorities on Purpose, discusses the importance of intentional living and mental health for women. She emphasizes the need to break free from the cycle...2024-04-1014 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusLiving with Intention: Identifying what works and what doesn't work in your lifeIn "Priorities on Purpose," Melissa Batt, the host and Christian life coach, delves into her approach to coaching and empowering women to lead intentional lives. She guides listeners through the core aspects of her coaching process: identifying what's working and what's not, setting specific goals, crafting actionable plans, and maintaining weekly accountability.
Throughout her coaching journey, Batt emphasizes the central role of Jesus in her practice, often incorporating prayer and spiritual guidance into her sessions. She acknowledges the varying durations of client engagements, highlighting that while some may benefit from ongoing support, others may achieve their objectives...2024-04-0228 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusLiving with Intention: Identifying what works and what doesn't work in your lifeIn "Priorities on Purpose," Melissa Batt, the host and Christian life coach, delves into her approach to coaching and empowering women to lead intentional lives. She guides listeners through the core aspects of her coaching process: identifying what's working and what's not, setting specific goals, crafting actionable plans, and maintaining weekly accountability.
Throughout her coaching journey, Batt emphasizes the central role of Jesus in her practice, often incorporating prayer and spiritual guidance into her sessions. She acknowledges the varying durations of client engagements, highlighting that while some may benefit from ongoing support, others may achieve their objectives...2024-04-0228 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusQuestions you must ask yourself every year to make the most of your life lessonsMelissa Batt, host of the podcast Priorities on Purpose, discusses the importance of intentional living, mental health, and personal growth with a Christian perspective. She encourages listeners to reflect on their past year by identifying five positive experiences, three negative experiences, and the biggest lessons learned.
She also prompts listeners to consider what they want to do more of in the coming year. Melissa shares her own experiences and lessons, emphasizing the importance of obedience to God, the value of transitions, and the need to be present in the moment.
Want to...2024-03-2637 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusQuestions you must ask yourself every year to make the most of your life lessonsMelissa Batt, host of the podcast Priorities on Purpose, discusses the importance of intentional living, mental health, and personal growth with a Christian perspective. She encourages listeners to reflect on their past year by identifying five positive experiences, three negative experiences, and the biggest lessons learned.
She also prompts listeners to consider what they want to do more of in the coming year. Melissa shares her own experiences and lessons, emphasizing the importance of obedience to God, the value of transitions, and the need to be present in the moment.
Want to...2024-03-2637 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusLoving God, your neighbor (including enemies), and yourselfIn this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa discusses the importance of loving oneself and one's neighbors, as commanded by Jesus in the Bible. She also encourages listeners to assess how well they are loving God and others and to journal about it for self-reflection. Melissa emphasizes that loving oneself is not about self-indulgence but about self-care and kindness. She also challenges listeners to love their neighbors, regardless of differences, and to remember that everyone has a purpose. She shares personal experiences of struggling to forgive and love those who have wronged her, and...2024-03-1222 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusLoving God, your neighbor (including enemies), and yourselfIn this episode of Priorities On Purpose, Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa discusses the importance of loving oneself and one's neighbors, as commanded by Jesus in the Bible. She also encourages listeners to assess how well they are loving God and others and to journal about it for self-reflection. Melissa emphasizes that loving oneself is not about self-indulgence but about self-care and kindness. She also challenges listeners to love their neighbors, regardless of differences, and to remember that everyone has a purpose. She shares personal experiences of struggling to forgive and love those who have wronged her, and...2024-03-1222 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusLessons in Faith & Humility: Embrace Vulnerability and Asking for Help
I know I'm not alone in my fear of the unknown. In the middle of 2023, I was on the phone with my mom and was telling her how exhausted I felt. I wasn't tired from lack of sleep. I was 'soul-tired'.
This episode is just a quick behind-the-scenes conversation with what God is teaching me as I lean into God and stop allowing excuses to hold me back. I am doubling down on vulnerability and leaning into the messy process of growth. And, I'm taking you along with me!
In this episode, I talk about:2024-01-3010 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusLessons in Faith & Humility: Embrace Vulnerability and Asking for Help
I know I'm not alone in my fear of the unknown. In the middle of 2023, I was on the phone with my mom and was telling her how exhausted I felt. I wasn't tired from lack of sleep. I was 'soul-tired'.
This episode is just a quick behind-the-scenes conversation with what God is teaching me as I lean into God and stop allowing excuses to hold me back. I am doubling down on vulnerability and leaning into the messy process of growth. And, I'm taking you along with me!
In this episode, I talk about:2024-01-3010 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusHow to make space for God when you are a busy momThis is an excerpt from a Masterclass, shared with Christian direct sellers, ministry leaders, and those who lead non-profits. We were talking about how to hear from God and read the Bible, and how to make room in our lives to let God lead. We have to obey and be still to be able to recognize God's voice and make time to spend with Him and read the Bible. We have the choice to make room for God or continue on the same path we are on. We need to be obedient, follow God's lead, and not get distracted by...2023-12-1217 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With JesusHow to make space for God when you are a busy momThis is an excerpt from a Masterclass, shared with Christian direct sellers, ministry leaders, and those who lead non-profits. We were talking about how to hear from God and read the Bible, and how to make room in our lives to let God lead. We have to obey and be still to be able to recognize God's voice and make time to spend with Him and read the Bible. We have the choice to make room for God or continue on the same path we are on. We need to be obedient, follow God's lead, and not get distracted by...2023-12-1217 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With Jesus33. When you want to be polished & professional but God wants the world to see you and your weaknesses
Small Steps, Big Impact: Your Guide to Navigating New Territories and Growing Your Business
I know I'm not alone in my fear of the unknown. Recently I was on the phone with my mom and was telling her how exhausted I felt. I wasn't tired from lack of sleep. I was 'soul-tired'. Real Talk: I'm in this season of continuously taking myself out of my comfort zone, and doing new things. This episode is just a quick behind-the-scenes conversation with what God is teaching me as I lean into God and stop allowing excuses to hold me...2023-06-2010 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With Jesus33. When you want to be polished & professional but God wants the world to see you and your weaknesses
Small Steps, Big Impact: Your Guide to Navigating New Territories and Growing Your Business
I know I'm not alone in my fear of the unknown. Recently I was on the phone with my mom and was telling her how exhausted I felt. I wasn't tired from lack of sleep. I was 'soul-tired'. Real Talk: I'm in this season of continuously taking myself out of my comfort zone, and doing new things. This episode is just a quick behind-the-scenes conversation with what God is teaching me as I lean into God and stop allowing excuses to hold me...2023-06-2010 min
Product ThinkingEmotional Intelligence in Product Management: Why It Matters and How to Develop It with Christian IdiodiDo you struggle to get buy-in for your product-led initiatives? Are you having a hard time convincing executives and colleagues to embrace the change? In this episode of Product Thinking, Melissa Perri talks with Christian Idiodi, Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group. They explore the key elements of successful product transformations: through his years of experience, Christian has observed that emotional intelligence, humility, and a willingness to transform yourself are key drivers of successful organizational change. He shares valuable insights on how to build trust and read the room, in order to transform your organization into an empowered, customer-focused team.
...2023-03-2939 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With Jesus21\\ Making Room for God: Unblocking the Path, Growing Closer to God, and Reading your BibleThis is an excerpt from a Masterclass, shared with Christian direct sellers, ministry leaders, and those who lead non-profits. We were talking about how to hear from God and read the Bible, and how to make room in our lives to let God lead. We have to obey and be still to be able to recognize God's voice and make time to spend with Him and read the Bible. We have the choice to make room for God or continue on the same path we are on. We need to be obedient, follow God's lead, and not get distracted by...2023-03-2917 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With Jesus21\\ Making Room for God: Unblocking the Path, Growing Closer to God, and Reading your BibleThis is an excerpt from a Masterclass, shared with Christian direct sellers, ministry leaders, and those who lead non-profits. We were talking about how to hear from God and read the Bible, and how to make room in our lives to let God lead. We have to obey and be still to be able to recognize God's voice and make time to spend with Him and read the Bible. We have the choice to make room for God or continue on the same path we are on. We need to be obedient, follow God's lead, and not get distracted by...2023-03-2917 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With Jesus02\\ Create a Plan and Maximize Your Time to Prioritize What Matters MostDo you feel like you're always behind and can never catch up? Maybe you've been told that you need to work harder or faster in order to get ahead, but it seems like no matter what you do, you can't seem to get ahead. If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you!
"Give careful thought to your ways."
I'm Melissa Batt, the host of Priorities on Purpose, a podcast for overwhelmed direct sellers who want to grow their income, audience and influence without sacrificing their mental health and main priorities. I understand what it's l...2022-10-3036 minPriorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With Jesus02\\ Create a Plan and Maximize Your Time to Prioritize What Matters MostDo you feel like you're always behind and can never catch up? Maybe you've been told that you need to work harder or faster in order to get ahead, but it seems like no matter what you do, you can't seem to get ahead. If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you!
"Give careful thought to your ways."
I'm Melissa Batt, the host of Priorities on Purpose, a podcast for overwhelmed direct sellers who want to grow their income, audience and influence without sacrificing their mental health and main priorities. I understand what it's l...2022-10-3036 min