Shows
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.1 Big Sign of Trauma In Your BodyHave you found yourself fine one minute and completely blindsided by your reactions the next? Today, Michelle shares 1 huge way to tell if you have unresolved trauma hiding in your nervous system. Listen in! FREE RESOURCE: If this episode resonated, you might be interested in my free resource. I created a free, faith-honoring guide that gently explains how healing happens in the body and why you're not failing. Free Trauma Healing Resource Guide WORK WITH MICHELLE CROYLE, LPC: If you are a Christian woman w...
2026-01-2913 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.How to Stop Intrusive ThoughtsHave you ever struggled with thoughts you don't want, don't believe in, and wish would go away and leave you alone but the more you try to stop thinking them the worse the looping thought gets? Today, Michelle shares her tip for how to deal with intrusive thoughts with God's help. Listen in! FREE RESOURCE: If this episode resonated, you might be interested in my free resource. I created a free, faith-honoring guide that gently explains how healing happens in the body and why you're not failing. Free Trauma Healing Resource Guide
2026-01-1513 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.How Healing Actually HappensHow many Christian women think trauma healing happens and how it actually does happen are often not the same thing. Today, Michelle shares how to look at healing so that you can be encouraged rather than feel defeated. Listen in! FREE RESOURCE: If this episode resonated, you might be interested in my free resource. I created a free, faith-honoring guide that gently explains how healing happens in the body and why you're not failing. Free Trauma Healing Resource Guide WORK WITH MICHELLE CROYLE, LPC: If you are...
2026-01-0818 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.The 1 Question To Ask Yourself that Can Help Heal Trauma - Better Than Trying Harder and Beating Yourself Up InsideIf you are tired of beating yourself up inside for trying harder and harder to make traction toward your emotional and mental freedom but feel like you are simply going in circles and feeling defeated, you may be asking yourself, "What is Wrong with Me?" However, the problem isn't you! The problem is that you are asking yourself the wrong question, and assuming that the problem is somehow you. This leads to shame, frustration, and hamster wheel running that keeps you from making traction toward your healing. To heal, you need to ask a different question, and I'll...
2026-01-0115 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Why Can't I Relax, Even Though I'm Safe?If slowing down makes you feel more anxious instead of calm, this episode explains why. You'll learn how trauma trains the nervous system to equate safety with staying busy, in control, or on guard - and why true safety isn't something you need to seek after, but something your body experiences. In this episode, we explore how to orient your nervous system to the present moment, why rest can feel unsafe after trauma, and how a felt sense of safety allows real healing to begin. This gentle, faith-integrated conversation helps you understand why your body struggles to re...
2025-12-2513 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Why You Can Pray Faithfully and Still Feel StuckFeeling stuck doesn't mean your faith is weak. It means your nervous system is likely carrying familiar survival responses that are getting in the way of your healing in a different way than you might think. P.S. There is nothing "wrong" with you. You are not the problem. FREE RESOURCE: If this episode resonated, you might be interested in my free resource. I created a free, faith-honoring guide that gently explains how healing happens in the body and why you're not failing. Free Trauma Healing Resource Guide WORK W...
2025-12-1814 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Rewriting Your Life Story: Empowering Yourself Through Challenging Your Thoughts and PerceptionsWhat beliefs, feelings, and roles do you carry about yourself that aren't even fully true? Learn how to find out in this episode of Trauma Healing for Christian Women to increase in mental health through a lens of Christian faith and effective psychology. FREE RESOURCE: If this episode resonated, you might be interested in my free resource. I created a free, faith-honoring guide that gently explains how healing happens in the body and why you're not failing. Free Trauma Healing Resource Guide WORK WITH MICHELLE CROYLE, LPC: If yo...
2025-12-1217 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Boundary Setting Tips - Navigating Holiday Stressors with ClarityFeeling pulled in too many directions with too much on your shoulders and to-do list this holiday season? Today, Michelle gives a new framework for addressing the pull to do too much underneath the surface. Listen in. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shorter, more concentrated amount of time, allowing for accelerated healing...
2025-12-0520 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.7 Tips for Surviving a Panic Attack - My Wild and Crazy RideWhen panic floods your nervous system and you start to experience the anxiety and frustration of terror, what can you do? Well, in this episode, Michelle shares a recent panic attack doozy of an experience and how the 7 Tips she is sharing with you today helped her navigate it better than past panic attacks. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the r...
2025-11-2716 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Cleaning House for the Holidays - Physical Houses and Emotional Ones!Expectations are rough this time of year! This episode addresses a helpful framework for processing all the stuff that can feel heavy. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shorter, more concentrated amount of time, allowing for accelerated healing. To learn more about how Michelle's counseling practice can help you, go to: Cli...
2025-11-2021 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Therapy Help After Emotional Abuse - Amy Duggar King Interview, Part 2- Holy DisruptorToday is the second part of my interview with 19 Kids and Counting star, Amy Duggar King. Amy talks about righteous anger, standing up for what is right, and taking back her power through truth and counseling therapy after gaslighting and emotional abuse throughout her life. Listen in. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shorte...
2025-11-1411 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.You're Not Crazy - Stop the Gaslighting with Amy Duggar KingHave you ever felt like something isn't quite right? Yet, people are acting like you are the one with the problem in how you are seeing things? That's gaslighting, my friend, and today, my guest Amy Duggar King of 19 Kids and Counting fame is talking about her pain and how God has helped her to overcome it as we discuss her new book, Holy Disruptor. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to trav...
2025-11-0620 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.10 Reasons Therapy Will Not Work for YouDo you wonder if therapy will work for you? Are you tired of hurting and ready to do something different to get better results in your life? Therapy definitely works, but there are some people it doesn't work for, and today, Michelle shares 10 Reasons that therapy may not work. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy...
2025-10-3117 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.What's the Difference Between Counseling and Coaching?Counseling, Psychotherapy, Coaching, you've heard the terms but when it's time to reach out for help, which one does what? Well, in today's episode, Michelle shares an easy way to remember the difference to make sure you can build on a solid foundation and live your best life. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a sh...
2025-10-2412 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.God Isn't Mad At You - Growing in Him with a New MindsetAre you one of the many Christian women who feel that you are not good enough for God and that He's mad at you? Nothing could be further from the truth. In this episode, Michelle shares key takeaways that can help you reframe your mindset and see yourself through God's eyes so you can go deeper in your relationship with Him and grow in empowered peace. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylv...
2025-10-1620 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Self-Care Is Deeper Than a Bubble BathYou've heard about self-care being essential, but you might have trouble implimenting it because it doesn't take priority with everything else you have going on in life. In this episode, Michelle shares an alternative look at self-care that goes much deeper than a one-off type of thing. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a short...
2025-10-1021 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Busting the Lies of Stigma for Christian TherapyHave you or someone you know struggled with whether to reach out for therapy because you wondered if it showed a lack of faith? Today, Michelle calls out some hope and comfort to dispel the stigmas of mental health therapy for Christian believers. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shorter, more concentrated amount...
2025-10-0221 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Critical of Yourself? 3 Steps of Self-CompassionDo you struggle with your self-talk, mindset, or self-care? It may not seem like a big deal to neglect yourself, and you may even feel like it's in the name of humility or not being selfish, yet it's taking away from your ability to move forward into all God created for you to be. In this episode, Michelle talks about our Godly calling and the importance of Self-Compassion. Listen in! Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in...
2025-09-2513 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.4 Tips for Overcoming Triggers, Flashbacks, and Waves of Strong EmotionsLife can be going along just fine and then, a "trigger" happens, and you're overcome with strong emotions or flashbacks that seem to topple your sense of self, safety, and present moment awareness. It can be difficult to manage. In this episode, Michelle offers 4 Tips to overcome the waves and get back on solid grounding. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the...
2025-09-1924 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.How to Easily Go From Feeling Powerless to Living PowerfullyEmotional wounds can lie to us, and truth can set us free and empower us. If you want simple steps to heal, move forward, overcome trauma and anxiety, and feel grounded and solid in your faith and mental health, listen in. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shorter, more concentrated amount of time, a...
2025-09-1012 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.3 Tips for Anxious Moms - Back to SchoolMom's care, and that's why we can sometimes seemingly go overboard in trying to control things to keep our cubs safe. Today, Michelle shares 3 tips for how to better manage that anxiety and desire to keep control of the reins in a more helpful way. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shorter, more co...
2025-08-2813 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.7 Basic Tips for Better Mental HealthThere are some basic things that enhance mental health and wellness in counseling therapy, and they are backed by Scripture as how things with body, brain, and emotions work together with Spiritual wisdom. Listen in for 7 practical tips to help your mental health and wellness journey. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a sho...
2025-08-2117 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.How to Deal with JealousyHave you ever wondered how to deal with jealousy? In this episode, Michelle answers this question from a listener. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shorter, more concentrated amount of time, allowing for accelerated healing. To learn more about how Michelle's counseling practice can help you, go to: Click Here T...
2025-08-1312 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Should 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. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeu...
2025-08-0115 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.How to Overcome Frustrating Thought Loops - Rumination ManagementThoughts 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 relief. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shor...
2025-07-2312 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.How 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. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shorter, more concentrated amount of time, allowing for acce...
2025-07-1717 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Your Empowered Mindset and PurposeDo you struggle with identifying or fulfilling your purpose? Have difficulty believing you can do the things you'd like to do? God has a perfect plan and design for you. Listen in if you want a pep talk on how to refocus your thoughts to truth and effective action in your life. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results o...
2025-07-1018 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.10 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. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shorter, more concentrated amount of time, allowing for accelerated healing. To learn m...
2025-07-0326 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.9 Things to Stop Doing - Because They Steal Your JoyWant to know how to defend joy in your life? STOP doing these 9 Things that rob you of peace, contentment, and joy, and often cause anxiety. You do have a choice as to how you think and how you feel...and how you chose to live! Embrace your freedom...Listen in! Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the result...
2025-06-2511 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.1 Simple Strategy to Cut Through Chaos and Reclaim Your Mental SpaceEver wish there were an easy way to feel more sane and less frazzled and overwhelmed? Today's episode will deliver a simple but super effective tool you can use to get more centered and feel more powerful in your life when things feel too heavy. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shorter, more co...
2025-06-1912 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.When You Try to Be Strong but Don't Feel ItLife has enough to be concerned about without having to feel bad for having feelings and trying to figure out if your feelings are a strength or a weakness. Today's episode offers encouragement for when you're feeling or being told that you "should" handle things differently but the reality doesn't support it. Listen in f some Biblical truth and clarity on the matter. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Penn...
2025-06-1212 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.How to Live Lighter - Be Where You AreReady to live lighter rather than constantly striving for the next achievement? If you are tired of grinding ahead while trying to get some relief that never seems to come, this episode will offer 2 simple practices that can get you off the hamster wheel of spinning and getting nowhere to appreciating being where you actually are. Listen In. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensiv...
2025-06-0410 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Troublesome Thoughts - and What to Do with ThemThinking glitches can be "normal" and still make us feel pretty cruddy if we let them. In this episode, Michelle helps you to identify the common thinking errors and learn how to reframe them so you can have more peace and power in your life. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shorter, more co...
2025-05-2818 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.How Did I Get Here? And what to do next.Ever feel disoriented by life? You're going along trying to do the best you can, and something seems to derail you? Well, today's episode gives a lighthearted look at what to do next. Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shorter, more concentrated amount of time, allowing for accelerated healing. To learn mo...
2025-05-2114 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Why Can't I Just Get Past This Already?Would you like a supportive community to gather with each week to help you reach your goals and where you can learn to implement amazing mental health hacks? Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shorter, more concentrated amount of time, allowing for accelerated healing. To learn more about how Michelle's counsel...
2025-05-1320 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Was It Really As Bad As I Think? Navigating the Experience of TraumaWhen we live through something hard, there can often be a sense of disbelief that it really was a hard or as bad as we are thinking it is. This leads us to try to see if validation of our experience is out there, as we aren't sure for ourselves due to the trauma of it all. So, we look to others, and comparison creeps in. Who are we to have it hard? Why not just plaster on a pretty smile and keep moving on? Well, it doesn't heal that way. We have to be real to heal. Listen in for...
2025-05-0714 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.How Not to Worry About What Others Think Of YouDo you feel anxious trying to manage how you come across to other people and what they are thinking about you? Fret no more! Today, Michelle shares a few of the mindset reframes that will help you to break free of the trap just like she did. Listen in! Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy i...
2025-04-3015 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Are Boundaries Biblical or Selfish?Setting Biblical Boundaries as a Christian Woman can feel very tough and may even seem confusing. In this episode, I hope you will find some clarity and some freedom to be able to let your "yes" be "yes," and your "no" be "no." Would you like to work with Michelle? She is currently accepting clients for EMDR Therapeutic Intensives (3–6 hours of focused therapy per day over 1–3 days) for those in Pennsylvania or willing to travel to Pennsylvania. Therapeutic intensives can produce 2-3x the results of weekly therapy in a shorter, more concentrated amount...
2025-04-2320 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Stop 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Your "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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.A 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Anxiety 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Different 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 Here
2024-12-1014 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.You 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Black 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.5 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.God 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Declutter 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.What 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.17 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.What 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Is 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.The 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 Michelle
2024-06-1815 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Mother 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.How 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 Here
2024-04-1616 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.God 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 Here
2024-03-1922 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Bonus 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 Michelle
2024-03-0613 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.How 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/michellecroyle
2024-02-2714 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.4 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Scripture 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/michellecroyle
2024-01-0113 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.SMART 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/michellecroyle
2023-12-2808 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Christmas 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/mentalhealthforchristianwomen
2023-12-2504 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.The 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Tips 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Tips 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Scripture 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/michellecroyle
2023-11-2710 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Get 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Scripture 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/mentalhealthforchristianwomen
2023-11-1303 min
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.I 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Scripture 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.6 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.The 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.6 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.How 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.What 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Your 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.An 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Ask 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Mental 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.There'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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Michelle'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
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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Ask 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.How 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 minTrauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Why 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 minTrauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.19 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 minTrauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Ask 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 minTrauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Why 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 minTrauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.7 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 minTrauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.When 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 minTrauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Vulnerability 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 minTrauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Afraid 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Goal 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Clean 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.A 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Being 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Grace - 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Mercy - 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.Mary 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
Trauma Healing and Mental Health for Christian Women - Where faith and psychology come together to heal and empower you to freedom.SMART 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