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Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesShould You Reparent Yourself? - A Listener Question Answered.Our bodies and minds hold so much but they also hold lack. If you have some missing pieces, some needed tools that could help you move forward in life, you may find the concept of reparenting to be of interest. In this episode, Michelle gives her input on the topic of reparenting to a question submitted by listener, Crystal. If you would like to find out how to work with Michelle for personal coaching or professional counseling or would like to ask her a question for her to possibly answer on a future episode, go to...2025-08-0115 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesHow to Overcome Frustrating Thought Loops - Rumination ManagementWould you like to work with Michelle to finally get to the root of your struggle and move forward into a life of peace and confidence? Check out her coaching or counseling options by visiting www.mentalhealthforchristianwomen.com or scheduling a free 15 minute Consulation Call with Michelle. Thoughts that loop are "ruminations." They try to get you to a desired outcome, but they really just lead to frustration and exhaustion if left to their own devices. In today's episode, Michelle discusses tips for how to understand the need below the thought loop and get r...2025-07-2312 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesHow to Decrease Anxiety - 10 Tips for Anxiety ManagementAnxiety and Panic can cause a lot of suffering for many, but there are many things that you can do to lessen it's impact on you. In today's episode, Michelle shares 10 of her favorite Anxiety Management Tips. If you are looking for life coaching or professional therapy, check out www.mentalhealthforchristianwomen.com to learn of options for working with Michelle or to book a free 15 minute phone consultation to see what might be best for your particular needs.2025-07-1717 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship Issues10 Tips for Anxiety Management During Change and Transition - Ask MichelleLearn how to manage anxiety when your life is in transition and times of change. In this episode, Michelle answers a listeners question about anxiety four years after a move and marriage issues. Go to www.mentalhealthforchristianwomen.com for more resources and to connect *All episodes of the Mental Health for Christian Women podcast, its website, materials, and products are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content shared reflects personal opinions and general information and should not be...2025-07-0326 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesStop Second-Guessing Yourself: How the DARVO Effect Plays with Your MindWant extra support throughout the week or to help keep the podcast growing? Consider joining the SHINE Subscription for new encouragement and resources each week. CLICK HERE to learn more. Have you ever doubted yourself because someone made you feel like you did something wrong by speaking up, asking for something you need, or sharing how something made you feel? You may have be the victim of the DARVO effect. Listen in to learn what it is, how it hurts, and what to look for to tell safe people from DARVO users. For...2025-03-2523 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesYour "Take a Break and Get Some Rest" Permission SlipGlad you're here! In today's episode, Michelle shares why it is totally OKAY to take a break and rest and 11 reasons why you NEED to do it! Then, after you do, we've got you covered for a powerful start to 2025...join Michelle on January 11th for a couple of hours of New Year goal setting and refreshment time with your God-given gifts in mind. You can: Register Here Check out www.mentalhealthforchristianwomen.com for more resources.2024-12-3116 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesA Merry Mind: Christmas Humor for Christian Mental Health January Virtual Workshop- Purchase Your Spot for Goal Setting with Your God Given Purpose in Mind A bit of joy at the holiday season can do your heart and mind good. Today, Michelle shares some corny family-friendly jokes to help you enjoy a few chuckles. To connect with Michelle further, Click Here. 2024-12-2407 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesAnxiety Management Help - Practical Tools And a FREE GIFTI have great guest and free gift for you in today's episode. We are talking about anxiety management and peace with my friend, author of the book Continuous Peace, Dawn Marasco. Dawn and I recently teamed up to make a few videos on anxiety management, and you can get this mini course for absolutely FREE by going to this link: CLICK HERE And, if you get them before Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7pm Eastern, you can join Dawn and Michelle for a live, group, virtual Q&A discussion on the topic. To connect with Mich...2024-12-1717 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesDifferent Kinds of Help - Who to seek out for what in mental healthIt can be confusing to know what the alphabet soup after people's names means when you are looking for mental health care. Today, Michelle helps you to understand the right tools for the job you need to have done. Connect with Michelle Here2024-12-1014 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesYou Don't Have to Carry the Weight Alone: Seeking Mental Health SupportJust because you can carry heavy burdens all by yourself doesn't mean that you have to...help is available to make it easier to reach your healing goals and get the support you need in a faster timeframe. To find out how you can work with Michelle to heal from trauma with a Therapy Intensive, email her at: michelle@abundantfreedomcounseling.com. To purchase your virtual ticket to the January Workshop Retreat on 2025 Goal Setting with Your God Given Gifts and Purpose in Mind, https://mentalhealthforchristianwomen.com/store/products/january-2025-workshop-retreat ...2024-12-0318 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesBlack Friday Sale Going on Now -Going into 2025 with Clarity and DirectionMichelle is taking you "behind the scenes" of the thought processes as God leads Mental Health for Christian Women to be even better for you! Plus, a Black Friday sale you don't want to miss! Get your January Workshop Retreat discount and join Michelle for a fun and clarity providing live virtual event to help you kick off your New Year focused on your God-given purpose and next steps in living it out with a customized plan! Plus a bonus free virtual advent calendar when you act now through November 30th. Get your Blac...2024-11-1913 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship Issues5 Tips for When Your Mind Ruminates - Why Can't I Let This Go?Rumination is the mental process of thinking over and over again about something unsolvable and yet not being able to easily move on from it. Today, Michelle gives 5 tips for how to deal with these repetitive thoughts and feel better faster. To connect with Michelle or join the Mental Health for Christian Women Membership Community, Click Here.2024-11-0515 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesGod is Not A Genie -How Things Actually Change In Your LifeAre you waiting for someone to come along and rescue you, waiting for a permission slip to take action, or waiting for God to show up like a genie to grant your every wish? Today, Michelle has some tough love to tell you how it really works to get the life you want. To join the Mental Health for Christian Women Membership Community, Ask Michelle your mental health for spiritual question, or get connected with resources, click here. 2024-10-2919 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesDeclutter Your Home for Mental Health and PeaceIn this episode, Michelle interviews Barb Proia, of www.youorganizedbybarb.com about the organization tips that she finds helpful for women looking to make their homes more of a haven. To join the Mental Health for Christian Women Membership Community or to connect further with Michelle, you can go to our website at www.mentalhealthforchristianwomen.com and check out our resources, or click here.2024-10-2233 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesWhat Patterns Are Making Your Load Harder to Carry? - Counting the Cost and Making Better ChoicesDo you do the same things over and over but find that they aren't really serving you? Are the things you do habitually making life harder or costing you more in time, money, or energy than they need to? Evaluating what is working and what isn't is a necessary step. Listen in for Michelle's Dollar Tree debacle. To Learn More and Join the Mental Health for Christian Women Membership Community, Click Here. To connect further with Michelle, Click Here.2024-10-0119 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship Issues17 Ways You May Be Sabotaging Yourself Without Realizing It - How to Make Better Thoughts and Choices and Take More Helpful ActionsDo you get in your own way? In this podcast, Michelle will share with you 17 things you can stop doing and what you can do instead to live more empowered, and make better thoughts, choices, and actions that can help you in your life. To connect with Michelle, book a free 15 minute Your Next Steps to Healing Consult Call, or Join the Membership Community, Click Here.2024-09-2422 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesWhat to do when you want to give upIn this episode, Michelle takes a concept from the business world and shares how you can adapt it to reaching your mental health goals and move forward into the life you want to live. Clue: there is only one thing you can control; the results follow. Today, we're talking about the power of lead behaviors. Listen in. Connect with Michelle and more Mental Health for Christian Women Resources by clicking here.2024-07-0917 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesIs Medication Worth It?Have you ever wondered if you would benefit by taking medication for anxiety or depression symptoms? In today's episode, Michelle discusses her personal and professional take on this topic. To connect with Michelle further, Click Here. To join the membership community, learn more by clicking here.2024-07-0223 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesThe ABCs of Going Easier on Yourself We Christian women can be so hard on ourselves- much harder than anything the Lord would ever feel toward us. Even in our most human moments, practicing some tips for compassionate care can make all the difference; Michelle calls this tool the CCBAA tool, and it's as simple to apply as knowing your ABC's. Listen in :). Click Here to Connect Further with Michelle2024-06-1815 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesMother Joys and Mother Wounds - Tips for Wherever You Find Yourself This Mothers' Day WeekMother's Day can evoke many different emotions and thoughts. This episode acknowledges the mixed feelings you may have towards this day, from joy to grief, to everything in between. Throughout the episode, the discussions cover the different stages of motherhood and the diverse experiences of women, whether as mothers, daughters, or in other relationships. The theme of emotional validation and support is woven throughout, with references to Christian faith as a source of comfort and strength. Michelle offers practical advice on being present, forgiving, grieving, and celebrating life in all its messiness, advocating for self-care and reliance o...2024-05-0712 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesHow to Accomplish Big Things In One Easy StepIt's easy to feel that your big dreams will never come true because they seem so outrageous and huge. However, God says that He will do more than we can think or imagine! Today, Michelle shares ONE easy step to obtaining BIG THINGS. If you want to reach your goals...listen in. To Connect with Michelle further, or join the Membership Community Click Here2024-04-1616 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesGod Sees You In Your Pain Spots and Has Good Purposes for You In The Future: The Story of Hagar with Michelle's Daughter, Megan CroyleWhen you feel unseen, and you are hurting, it can make it feel like God isn't showing up for you, but this couldn't be further from the truth. How do you know God is taking care of you? Because...that is who He is. God is faithful, and He cares about you, and He will restore you if you let Him. Just like Hagar, He sees you and has a good purpose for you and your future. Connect Further with Michelle, or Sign-Up for the Membership Community Here2024-03-1922 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesBonus Episode: Listener Question on How to Set Boundaries with Well-Meaning PeopleIn this Bonus episode, Michelle answers a question from listener Crystal: How to Set Boundaries with Well-Meaning People For tips on boundary setting and effective communication and self-care in meeting your needs and wants, listen in. Connect further here: Connect with Michelle2024-03-0613 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesHow To Stop Your Fears, Thoughts, and Feelings From Lying to YouHave you ever had intrusive thoughts or negative feelings that scared you? You might question what you should do when you have intrusive thoughts or how to stop them. You might even wonder if you are going crazy. In today's episode, Michelle offers a new way to look at thoughts and feelings so that you can calm your anxiety about what your brain and emotions are trying to tell you. Connect with Michelle or Join the Membership Community Through Clicking Here: https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle2024-02-2714 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship Issues4 Things That Mean The Difference Between Your Success or Failure At Reaching Your GoalsHave you been wanting to reach your goals but feel like something always seems to get in the way? There are 4 things that can mean the difference between your success or your failure at goal-setting and getting: mindset, habits, perseverance, and supports. Listen in to learn more about these four ways you can better your success and move forward in reaching your goals for your mental health, emotional well-being, parenting, and relationships. To join the Get Real Results Membership Community, visit: www.mentalhealthforchristianwomen.com. Access to the community, live meet-ups, and skills building resources is free...2024-01-0916 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesScripture Meditation - Colossians 3:23- Work as for the LordToday's Scripture Meditation is Colossians 3:23- Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, and Michelle shares the ways she is incorporating that into the Mental Health for Christian Women podcast work she does as well as in her personal seeking of what God is calling her to do. Listen in! Connect with Michelle further, or book you free 15 Minute "Next Steps to Healing" Discovery Call here: link: https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle2024-01-0113 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesSMART Goals and More for the New YearIf you want to make some good goals for the new year and resolutions usually fall flat, you'll want to listen to this episode where Michelle shares the typical SMART goal framework but adds in a few tips to amp it up so that it really works to help you reach your goals rather than give them up come February. Connect with Michelle and/or schedule your free consult discovery call here: https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle2023-12-2808 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesChristmas Scripture MeditationMerry Christmas! Love came down to Earth for us on Christmas. Enjoy this quick Scripture Meditation to embrace the love of God and His Son for you and all who accept the precious gift of salvation. Connect with Michelle more: https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle Book Your Free 15 Minute "Next Steps to Healing" Discovery Call with Michelle: www.calendly.com/mentalhealthforchristianwomen2023-12-2504 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesThe Mindset Game to Feel Energized When Things Are "Both - And"Life can be comprised at times of the "both and," concept, where life can present challenges and blessings simultaneously. Michelle shares her personal experiences and encourages listeners to accept the coexistence of positive and negative emotions. Listen in for a Mindset game hack for reframing thoughts and focusing on positivity. To connect with Michelle, click here: https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle To book a Free 15 Minute "Your Next Steps to Healing" Discovery Call, click here: www.calendly.com/mentalhealthforchristianwomen 2023-12-1912 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesTips for Surviving Grief During the Christmas Holidays with Guest Michelle Bader Ebersole from the Widowed Too Soon PodcastBecoming a widow is hard at any point in life, but when Michelle Bader Ebersole found herself a widow in her early 40s, she worked to heal and now has allowed God to use her to minister to widows and widower through support groups and care and ministry from her podcast. Listen in for tips on how to support those going through grief this holiday season or how to survive and make it through if you are grieving this Christmas whether due to widowhood, divorce, or any other loss. To schedule your Free 15-minute Next Steps to H...2023-12-0722 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesTips for Holiday Stress ManagementIn this episode of Mental Health for Christian Women, host Michelle Croyle shares valuable tips for managing holiday stress. She emphasizes the importance of being aware of your body's signals and slowing down to alleviate stress. By prioritizing self-care, setting boundaries, and being mindful of commitments, listeners are encouraged to embrace the true spirit of the season. Join us as we navigate through the holiday season with grace and love. To schedule your Free 15-minute Next Steps to Healing Discovery Call, go here: www.calendly.com/mentalhealthforchristianwomen.com To further connect with Michelle: g...2023-12-0508 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesScripture Meditation - Walking in Wisdom - Proverbs 1If you want to make sure you are going to have good results and that you are walking in God's design for life success, the wisdom of Bible meditation as in Proverbs is a great way to do that! Walk in wisdom, making good decisions, and getting great results. Listen in. To schedule a free 15 minute Your Next Steps to Healing Discovery Call with Michelle, click here: https://calendly.com/mentalhealthforchristianwomen To connect further with Michelle, go here: https://linktr.ee/michellecroyle2023-11-2710 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesGet Validation and Power By Telling Yourself the Truth of Your Pain Story - Discounting is for Black Friday, Not Your PainIt's important to not discount your own experiences and emotions. Today, Michelle shares a personal anecdote about Black Friday shopping as a metaphor for how discounting can affect individuals. She emphasizes the significance of acknowledging and validating one's own reality, especially for those who have experienced emotional abuse or gaslighting. She encourages listeners to seek healing through therapy, setting boundaries, and leaning on their faith. Michelle reminds listeners that their experiences are valid and that they have the right to prioritize their healing without minimizing or discounting their stories. She concludes by inspiring listeners to use their own healing...2023-11-1413 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesScripture Meditation from Hebrews - What the Bible Says on Discipline Today, we are doing our Bible meditation on a scripture in Hebrews about the rewards of discipline. Listen in! Connect with Michelle more here: michellecroyle | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Schedule Your Free Next Steps to Healing Discovery Call with Michelle here: calendly.com/mentalhealthforchristianwomen2023-11-1303 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesI will stop doing...In this episode of "Mental Health for Christian Women" with Michelle Croyle, the focus is on taking back power and focusing on what is true. She encourages listeners to identify and let go of beliefs or behaviors that no longer serve them and replace them with healthier alternatives. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's gift of love, power, and a sound mind and not allowing fear or guilt to hold us back. The host provides a tool for listeners to write down what they will stop doing and what they will do instead, as a way to intentionally...2023-11-0909 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesScripture Meditation - Do Not Fear - Go To God As Your RefugeThis Bible meditation addresses the topic of fear and how to find healing in God as a Refuge. Feeling afraid is a natural experience in a fallen world full of uncertainties. However, despite fear, we can choose to focus on the fact that God is with us and will take care of us. Michelle discusses biblical verses, such as Isaiah 41:10 and Psalm 46:1-3, for reassurance of God's presence as our refuge, strength, and ever-present help in times of trouble. listeners to put their trust in God and not be afraid. The episode also includes a brief mention of a f...2023-11-0605 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship Issues6 Tips To Try To Stop The Time Sucks and Move Toward Your GoalsIn this episode, Michelle shares six tips for Christian women to pull back and move forward towards their goals. The first tip is to stop the time sucks, which involves identifying activities or responsibilities that are taking up unnecessary time and removing them from your schedule. The second tip is to take note of your priorities and find ways to incorporate them into your daily life that work best for you. Michelle emphasizes that putting God first does not have to look a certain way and encourages listeners to find the best ways to spend time with the Lord...2023-10-1218 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesThe Trauma Recovery Journey How to Think When You Feel StuckIn this episode, Michelle discusses the trauma recovery journey and how to think positively when feeling stuck. She explains that trauma is a painful past experience that impacts us beyond our ability to handle it. Often, we develop coping skills to prevent similar situations but they can end up hurting us. Michelle reassures that even if feeling stuck or are facing familiar pain, you are making progress and have already survived. Join the Empowerment Oasis, 12 Week Coaching Program toward your unstuck goals! Sign-ups now open, and Early Bird Discount and bonuses available through Saturday, October 7, 2023. Click here for...2023-10-0516 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship Issues6 Ways To Know It's Time To Choose A New Action For A Better Result What are six common indicators that signal the need for change and taking action in order to achieve your desired results? Michelle shares each of them with you in this episode because you can't just wait and pray for your desired results to happen without ever taking any action. You need to actively make good choices and take steps toward achieving the outcome goals you want to experience. When you live differently, you live differently! It's time to live in the empowered freedom that God has designed for you. michellecroyle | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Reach o...2023-09-1418 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesHow Changing The Way You Do Things Can Make Life Better: The "Bowling" Approach Do you want to live a life of "settle for" by default or accepting what happens to you, or do you want to live a life of powerful impact, using all that God has provided for you to make the best difference in your life, be an effective parent, a supportive spouse, a peace-filled warrior for God's plans for your life and the ways He has uniquely created you to make a difference in this world and the lives of others for Him? How you are living currently may be getting by but are you repeating the ne...2023-09-0717 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesWhat Can I Trust Is True? Telling Yourself The Truth About Your Life StoryThe stories we tell ourselves aren't always completely accurate, and these inaccuracies can cause us a great deal of distress. Learning to examine your story in light of scripture as well as putting the story of what has happened to you through where you were in your age, development, and circumstances can help to shed light on stuck points and where you might gain power and freedom by changing your mindset, understanding, and incorporation of new to you truths for freedom from painful past experiences, trauma, anxiety, and painful past learning. Join Michelle in the Empowerment Oasis P...2023-09-0515 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesYour Story of Hurt - 10 Ways Emotional Wounds Try to Steal Your PowerGod has a beautiful story written for you, His Masterpiece, you the enemy tries to steal from you and interupt your story so that you spend so much time absorbed by the wounds and trying to heal and break free that you don't actually have the healed time to go live the empowered, God-written story! It's a deception. Healing is possible. You can heal from mental and emotional pain, overcome stuck points, and break free from what holds you back. If you would like to try Michelle's Empowerment Oasis program and her Empowered Freedom Framework to finally gain...2023-08-3115 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesAn Encouraging Reframe for Your Mindset Reframe If You Have Fear or Worry Regarding Time TriggersIn this episode of the "Mental Health for Christian Women" podcast, host, Michelle Croyle, professional counselor and EMDR trauma specialist, addresses the topic of fear, worry, and existential crises related to time, regret, and transitions. She emphasizes the importance of living in the present and not letting fears control our thoughts and actions. She advises seeking help if these worries persist and impact daily life. Michelle draws on biblical teachings, encouraging listeners to trust in God's plan and take one day at a time. She also introduces a new quiz on her website, mentalhealthforchristianwomen.com, to help identify different...2023-08-0118 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesMindset Coaching with Listener Nacia- For Marriage, Career, and Focus Goal SettingToday, Michelle coaches a listener on how to take control of her career, her focus, and set goals and a plan of action to move forward, including toward having more patience in marriage with her husband, better time management, and consideration about how to focus on an entrepreneurial endeavor and learning curve time.2023-05-1931 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesScripture Meditation - Jehovah Rohi - The Lord Is My Shepherd - Names of God SeriesThe Bible is the good news, but so many times, our minds want to go to fear or lack. In today's meditation, Michelle speaks of Jehovah Rohi, the Lord is our Shepherd, who gives us love, peace, joy, kindness, goodness, and mercy, and so much more for abundant life even on this side of Heaven. michellecroyle | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree2023-05-1511 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesAsk Michelle Ask Michelle Listener Questions_ What Is Michelle's Story Journey, and Where Can Women Meet UpListener Questions_ What Is Michelle's Story Journey, and Where Can Women Meet UpPam, a listener from Colorado, asks Michelle to share her journey to overcoming PTSD, anxiety, and panic attacks as well as how to meet other women who have experienced traumas, anxiety, and panic, and Michelle shares her answers in today's episode.2023-05-1334 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesMental Health Is Impacted By Physical Health - Functional Medicine Interview with Michelle McCoy of Treasured WellnessToday, you get two Michelle's talking about mental health and physical health and the care and ways that they impact each other in mindset, motivation, self-care, and self-advocacy to be our healthiest selves as Christian women. LIsten in!2023-04-2643 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesBeing Safe In Your Body - Noticing the Wisdom It Is Sharing With You - Framework and Clues to Mental Health HealingContinuing the series on the different parts of us that give insight as to where mental health healing and trauma recovery may affect us, Michelle shares about noticing the responses in the body with curiousity and awareness to learn of areas which may need care.2023-04-1928 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesThere's No Need for Shame or Guilt, You Deserve Compassion When You Are Hurting - Framework for Healing--When You Are Spiritually MisunderstoodThis is Part 3 of the Spiritual segments of Michelle's framework for conceptualizing the parts of a person which may need attention to heal as she sees it. In this episode, Michelle shares how it isn't helpful for one to be misunderstood and shames, guilted, or minimized by others who want to just slap a Scripture or platitude on something that needs compassionate care and attention. In this series, Michelle provides you with insights from Scripture, psychology, and personal experience which will address the spiritual, mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational aspects of the whole person and the human experience in...2023-04-1520 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesMichelle's Personal Framework for Healing the Whole Person from Trauma- Part 2- The Spiritual Base - Mental, Physical, Spiritual, Emotional, and Relational HealingThis is Part 2 of the Spiritual Base segments of Michelle's framework for conceptualizing the parts of a person which may need attention to heal as she sees it. In this episode, Michelle shares her personal spritual struggle from her past as she provides you with insights from Scripture, psychology, and personal experience in this multi-part series which will address the spiritual, mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational aspects of the whole person and the human experience in a fallen world. Whether you want healing from anxiety, trauma, depression, or something else, there will be many gems to glean from th...2023-04-1437 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesFramework for Healing the Whole Person from Trauma - Part 1- The Spiritual Base - Mental, Physical, Spiritual, Emotional, and Relational Healing TipsThis is Part 1 of the Spiritual Base segment of Michelle's framework for conceptualizing the parts of a person which may need attention to heal as she sees it. She will provide you with insights from Scripture, psychology, and personal experience in this multi-part series which will address the spiritual, mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational aspects of the whole person and the human experience in a fallen world. Whether you want healing from anxiety, trauma, depression, or something else, there will be many gems to glean from this series on a Framework for Healing.2023-04-1332 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesA Brief Introduction to A New Series on Healing Trauma- Through Spiritual, Emotional, Mental, and Physical LensesThis episode offers a very brief introduction to a new series of podcast episodes that will begin tomorrow in which Michelle will share her specific thoughts and framework for how to approach people dealing trauma in such as way as to lead people to heal according to how God designed us.2023-04-1205 min
Treasured Wellness- Biblical Mindset, Holistic Health, Christian Midlife, Improve Energy over 40, Overcome Fatigue & Stress143. How does Unresolved TRAUMA affect our Physical and Mental Health? Understanding how the Body Holds on with Guest Michelle Croyle.Trauma. How does unresolved trauma affect our physical and mental health?
It's a topic not many women want to address and it's certainly not easy to deal with the trauma from our past no matter how long ago it was.
But if we continue to swallow down our trauma, our triggers and our emotions then where does it go?
The body will always hold onto the trauma if we don't make a conscious and intentional decision to deal with it. Even through the pain of dealing with our trauma, it will actually release us...2023-04-0439 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesThe Difference Between Being Needy and Having NeedsHaving needs is not the same as "being needy." Listen in while Michelle tells about the difference and why acknowledging needs isn't bad.2023-04-0116 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesGet Curious About Why You Think and Do What You Do - Change Your Thoughts And Your Life Will Too- Enhancing Your Mental SchemaWhat do first-class airplane rides, kangaroos, and substance abuse have in common? A schema framework that Michelle uses to explain how exploring your thoughts and changing your surroundings can help you to grow and gain new skills toward a healthier mental, emotional, and spiritual life. Listen in!2023-03-3126 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesAsk Michelle - Can I Block A Toxic Ex-Boyfriend - Boundary Setting to Protect Yourself from Abusive RelationshipsListener Christine asks if it is okay to block an ex-boyfriend so that she doesn't get sucked back into the toxic relationship. Michelle answers her question about boundary setting in today's episode.2023-03-2508 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship Issues15 Tips to Positively Shift Your Mood and MindsetSometimes, we just need a mental and emotional break, and it can be helpful to have some tools in our backpocket to help us positively shift away from anxiety or depressive symptoms to a more positive mood and mindset. Today, Michelle shares 15 tips for getting better nervous system regulation so that you can feel more grounded and better able to cope with the demands of life.2023-03-2312 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesThe _Miracle Question_ - Creating Your Future By What You Sow In Your Life TodayHow long has it been since you daydreamed? Imagined the possibilities and what life can look like? Today, Michelle offers a fun and light-hearted exercise to get those creative juices flowing so that effective goal-setting and behavior change can take place in your life. Afterall, we reap what we sow, and when we know what we are trying to achieve, we can add or eliminate things to get closer to our goals.2023-03-2218 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesSetting the Record StraightIn today's episode, Michelle speaks passionately about a comment that misrepresented the podcast intent and content and asks for your help to represent well so others can find the help and healing they need and that God has for them through this Mental Health for Christian Women podcast content.2023-03-1618 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesBe a Healthy Communicator in Your RelationshipsDon't settle for less than God's best in your relationships. In this episode of our relationship series, Michelle is joined by her husband, Tim, to discuss healthy communication and conflict resolution tips that can help in any type of healthy relationship.2023-03-1533 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesAsk Your Mental Health Questions - Listener Question on Parenting RelationshipIn today's episode, a listener shares her concern for how to parent her daughter who is suffering from anxiety, depression, and traumatic grief and loss while also wanting to provide appropriate discipline. Michelle answers her question from a relationship building perspective. Listen in.2023-03-1121 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesRelationship Series, Part 1 - Healthy Relationship Tips and Boundary Setting WisdomHealthy relationship guidelines and beliefs are often hard won and learned too late, after complications or compromises occur. In today's episode of the Mental Health for Christian Women podcast, Michelle offers part 1 in a series of relationship insights that can help you to navigate what is healthy and what is not and how to set boundaries and gain awareness.2023-03-0819 minMental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesHow to Help a Loved One With Mental Illness - An Ask Michelle Listener QuestionRachel, a listener to the Mental Health for Christian Women podcast, asks Michelle a question about how to practice self-care and plan for a family when you have a spouse who is struggling with anxiety and depression.2023-03-0325 minMental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesWhy Does Depression Happen? And 8 Things Not To Do When You Have DepressionHave you ever wondered what causes depression? Well, it's like a recipe with a bit of this and and a bit of that, but unique to each person. In this Mental Health for Christian Women podcast episode, Michelle talks about what causes depression and 8 things you don't want to do if you have depression or depressive symptoms. Listen in.2023-02-2412 minMental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship Issues19 Symptoms You May Experience That Possibly Indicate Unresolved Trauma and How To Seek Out HelpHave you ever wondered if you have something in your past that you just can't remember, or wonder why certain things make you feel so desperate or uncomfortable? Have you noticed yourself being triggered or trying to avoid unpleasant triggers, emotions, or situations? Today, Michelle talks about the symptoms people often have when they have a traumatic background. She also shares about how to seek out appropriate therapy when you are ready even if your possible symptoms of unresolved trauma make even trauma therapy seem scary.2023-02-1019 minMental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesAsk Michelle Day-Listener's Questions on Mental Health Answered-How to Find a Christian Therapist Near Me, Trauma and Talk Therapy and Treatment Modalitites, How to Do Self EMDR,It's Friday, and that means it is time for the first Ask Michelle episode where listener's have their mental health questions answered. Today, Michelle answers questions like, "What resources are available for self EMDR?" "Where can I find a Christian therapist near me who can treat trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression?" "What therapy modalities work for trauma when medication and talk therapy haven't done it?" And mentions about EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, DNMS, Ego State, Brainspotting, HeartSync, and faith-based work. Counseling resources mentioned in today's episode include: www.mentalhealthforchristianwomen.com Home - Christian EMDR...2023-02-0443 minMental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesWhy Am I Having Horrible Thoughts? Intrusive Thoughts and How to Think About Them and How to Handle ThemHave you ever wondered why you have thoughts that intrude on your mind like unwelcome guests? If you have, you have likely wondered how to deal with intrusive thoughts and felt anxious and defeated by them, maybe even questioning yourself. Listen in for Michelle's take on a tool for handling intrusive thoughts with the power of prayer, and it's not just praying them away.2023-02-0216 minMental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship Issues7 Plus Ways You May Neglect Yourself More Than You Should - Especially for Parents and Caregivers, but for Everyone to ConsiderToday, Michelle talks about 7 + ways that women typically neglect themselves and their needs, and this is especially found in those caring for young children, dealing with anxiety or depression, and those with a lot of stress and packed schedules they are trying to balance. However, awareness is the first step to taking an action that can make a big difference in your life. Listen in to notice if you are neglecting taking care of yourself in one of these ways, and make a decision to work on improving in that area one step at a time for whole person we...2023-02-0115 minMental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesWhen You Don't Know Where to Start, Take a ShowerSometimes, we are just too overwhelmed by life circumstances due to stress, depression, overwhelming responsibilities, or other factors to even know where to begin to get on solid footing again. In today's episode, Michelle makes a case for starting with a shower.2023-01-2709 minMental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesVulnerability and Growth - Huge Podcast Community AnnouncementIn this episode, Michelle talks vulnerability, specifically her own and yet, the step-by-step way in which she is offering it up to God for His purposes through the announcement of a new Mental Health for Christian Women website and amazing free offerings for listeners. Overcome your anxiety about vulnerability, and take a leap as you take a listen to today's episode. It's time for mental health for you, Christian Woman.2023-01-2624 minMental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesAfraid To Need Medication for Mental Health?Have you ever wondered if you would benefit by taking a mental health medication? Whether you are dealing with overwhelming panic, anxiety, lack of focus, sleep difficulties, psychotic thoughts, or mood fluctuations such as depression or mania, medication may just be a viable tool for your toolbox but only under a doctor's care and supervision. Yet, people often fear mental health medications for various reasons such as wondering if it shows a lack of faith for God to do the healing, or fear that it will become a crutch or change a personality. In today's episode, Michelle shares why it...2023-01-1414 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesGoal Setting Coaching Session, Part 1, ReplayToday is a throwback episode on Goal Setting, part 1. Listen in as Michelle coaches Alisha Sweyd regarding meal planning.2022-12-2825 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesClean Christmas Jokes For Your Enjoyment ...or GroansThe Bible says that laughter is good medicine, and that includes being good for our mental state, body, and spirit. Today, Michelle welcomes her husband, Tim, as a guest to ask him some silly Christmas groan-worthy "dad jokes" that she found on the internet. Enjoy this Christmas episode.2022-12-2419 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesA Day In The Life Of This Therapist - Coping Skills For Overwhelming TimesWhat do therapists do when life is packed with things to do and lots going on? Use coping skills! Today, Michelle shares some of the coping skills she used as she went about tasks for family, work, and the holidays. Keep your anxiety at bay by practicing these practical skills. Listen in.2022-12-2324 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship Issues4 Things to Expect In Your First Therapy SessionAny new experience can be nerve-racking, but what about therapy? Therapy is the place you go to learn how to deal with anxiety and stress, and a first appointment is likely to cause those things a bit if you don't know what to expect, so today, Michelle covers four things that you can expect in your first therapy session so that you can know what you might be able to expect.2022-12-1515 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship Issues4 Mental Health Take Aways from Friends' Star Matthew Perry's New BookHave you ever watched the 90's TV show, Friends? Michelle recently read the new book by Matthew Perry, about his life story and striving for sobriety, health, and God. Today, she shares 4 take aways about attachment needs, addiction, faith, and the comparison trap in this episode.2022-12-0712 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesHow To Break Bad Habits-How I Broke My Caffeine AddictionDo you wonder how to break a habit that you consider unhealthy or unhelpful to you? Today, Michelle is sharing the tips she used to get off of caffeine, and break the daily caffeine habit. Anxiety can cause bad habits, and bad habits can cause anxiety, so if you want to reduce your anxiety, you may want to identify a habit that you would like to change for the better.2022-10-2619 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship Issues10 Top Sayings and Helpful Tips from A TherapistWouldn't it be great to hear what therapists say in the therapy room? Today, Michelle shares 10 of her popular sayings in the therapy room that encourage clients to step into their healing with tips for self management. Listen in.2022-10-2214 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship Issues7 Lessons In Confidence Women Can Learn From MenWhy do women overthink and ruminate when men can just make a decision and say what they mean? Have you noticed that there are definite differences in the ways in which men and women communicate and interact with others and in their lives? The differences between men and women are not better or worse, but there are differences that each can learn from from the one another. Today's episode shares how women can gain some tools to appear more confident by considering some lessons observed by Michelle about some of the masculine gender. L...2022-09-1613 minMental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesWhat is PTSD?You might ask yourself, "How can I know if I have PTSD?" Am I making more out of things than I need to, or should I seek out mental health therapy or counseling? What are the signs and symptoms of trauma and PTSD? In this episode, Michelle gives both the technical diagnostic guidelines and her own personal belief about why it isn't all there is to consider. Listen in to Mental Health for Christian Women.2022-09-0320 minMental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesMonday Motivation Meditation - The Unforced Rhythms of GraceWhat does Jesus say about rest? What is His plan for the way we work and do life? Hint: It isn't about having 125 open tabs on your iPhone like Michelle did this morning. Listen in for the first Monday Motivation Meditation: The Unforced Rhythms of Grace...for His yoke is easy, and His burden is light for you. 2022-08-2912 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesSkills for When the World is BonkersMichelle shares about the hurdles of her travel day when things didn't completely go as planned. Listen in for some tips for better self-management techniques that can help you keep your witness when the world seems bonkers!2021-10-1420 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesFear Not - God Lessons from Our Skydiving AdventureHave you ever considered skydiving? What other fear(s) hold you back? If you knew God had your back no matter what, would you go for it? In today’s episode, Michelle, her husband, Tim, and daughter, Megan, talk about the lessons they learned as they each took their first sky dive. 2021-09-0623 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesWho's Doing Your ThinkingMichelle and Megan talk about many things that try to do our thinking for us. Listen in today to learn to identify whether your thoughts and motivations belong to you or are coming from somewhere else.2021-07-2718 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesHow Do You Handle Life's Little Irritations?In today's episode, Michelle and Megan discuss their pet peeves and effective skills to deal with the little irritations that can be encountered in life.2021-07-1432 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesRest and Don't ApologizeIn this episode, Michelle talks with her daughter, Megan, about their vacation and the importance of rest and rejuvenation as well as the concept of not apologizing for the taking needed self-care.2021-06-2919 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesAnxiety and Panic AttacksIn today's episode, Michelle shares about anxiety and panic attack, their causes, tips for management, and some of her personal experiences with anxiety and panic.2021-05-2117 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesCan Christians Pray Away Mental Illness? How to Know If you Need Mental Health Care, Episode 41Today, Michelle talks about how to know when you may benefit by seeking out mental health counseling, what is helpful and not helpful for Christians to consider in choosing a therapist, and why its not a lack of faith if you are struggling.2021-05-1417 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesBeing Close to God While Managing Mental HealthIs God near when you are struggling mentally? How can you be closer to God in the middle of overwhelming emotions? Can you still make an impact while you're a work in progress? In this episode, Michelle's daughter Megan jumps on the podcast to talk about what to do when you don't feel God, how to build a closer relationship to Him while managing your mental health, and if you can still walk in your purpose during those times. --- May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Michelle invites listeners to submit their mental hea...2021-05-0419 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesGetting Still - Letting Go of Limiting BeliefsAs we wrap up our series Get Still to set a solid foundation for the new year, today's episode speaks to Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs. Michelle is joined by her daughter, Megan, to discuss the mindsets and actions it is best to leave behind so that we can follow God who knows best for us as we run our race for Him alone.2021-02-1519 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesGet Still - Self-Care with IntentionalityIn this episode, Michelle will take you through an exercise that will help you to continue to build a solid framework from which to approach your new year's goals. 2021-01-2118 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesForgiveness, Mercy, and Grace, Part 4 of 4God isn't some big bully in the sky. He is a loving, caring, gracious God who loves us, forgives us, and blesses us beyond what we deserve. Better than Santa, God isn't putting us on a cosmic naughty list. He is the ultimate gift-giver with the gifts of forgiveness, mercy, and grace in His greatest gift; the gift of His son, Jesus. Filled with scripture references, Michelle is joined by her husband, Tim, for this fourth part of four episodes on these characteristics of God toward us and our ability to live them out as well as accept them. Mer...2020-12-2327 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesGrace - Giving More Than They/We DeserveToday, Tim Croyle joins wife Michelle to talk about the concept of Grace in part 3 of 4 parts discussing Forgiveness, Mercy, Grace, and Jesus as we head into the Christmas holidays.2020-12-1616 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesMercy - Not Getting What You DeserveIn today's episode, Michelle is joined for part 2 of 4 episodes by her husband, Tim Croyle to discuss Biblical examples of what Mercy means.2020-12-0924 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesForgiveness Frees YouIn today's episode, Michelle is joined by her husband, Tim to talk about the meaning and importance of forgiveness in our relationships but also to free ourselves and to please God. At Christmastime, this might be one of the best gifts you can give to yourself, others, or the Lord. Listen in for a different take on forgiveness that the world simply doesn't understand.2020-11-3020 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesDisappointments Make PossibilitiesTips for how to deal with COVID, self-care, expectations, Thanksgiving, disappointments, possibilities, emotions; it's all touched upon in today's episode. The ups and downs of expectations, what we can control, struggling with things not being "perfect," and how to keep a positive point-of-view while also identifying and feeling our feelings. We discuss a lot today when Michelle's 19-year-old daughter, Megan, joins her for the conversation. We may even share our favorite Starbucks holiday coffee orders.2020-11-2119 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesMary Catherine- Exercise Goal Setting, Part 2Mary Catherine is a therapist from the state of Arkansas, and she is really struggling with motivation to meet her exercise goals. Listen in to this Part 2 where Michelle Croyle coaches Mary Catherine to help her gain further clarity as she works on her goal setting with the SMART goal format.2020-10-1419 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesSMART Goal Setting with Mary Catherine- Around ExerciseMary Catherine is a therapist from the state of Arkansas, and she is really struggling with motivation to meet her exercise goals. Listen in to this Part 1 where Michelle Croyle coaches Mary Catherine to help her gain further clarity as she works on her goal setting with the SMART goal format.2020-10-0727 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesCoaching and Goal Setting Session with Alisha Sweyd - Meal Planning (Part 2 of 3)The COVID pandemic impacted a lot of people in negative ways. Alisha, a therapist from California, found herself falling away from healthy eating habits. In this three-part interview, Michelle will coach Alisha, and listeners will learn how to set SMART goals and to identify ways to think strategically to set goals that will work for their individual needs.2020-09-0924 min
Mental Health for Christian Women - Empowering Your Freedom from the Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, Negative Thoughts, and Relationship IssuesCoaching and Goal Setting Session with Alisha Sweyd - Meal Planning (Part 1 of 3)The COVID pandemic impacted a lot of people in negative ways. Alisha, a therapist from California, found herself falling away from healthy eating habits. In this three-part interview, Michelle will coach Alisha, and listeners will learn how to set SMART goals and to identify ways to think strategically to set goals that will work for their individual needs.2020-09-0725 min