Is it possible to stop people pleasing when you have spent your entire life seeking approval from others? If you were raised in chaos and dysfunction, you probably spent your childhood years searching for connection and security in your life - and have now carried this pattern with you. Author Courtney Burg and I discuss helpful strategies for people pleasers, the impact of staying tethered to our family of origin, and how to build God-centered confidence.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [03:13] Where...

Have you ever found yourself pushing past the point of exhaustion even though you are completely overwhelmed and tired? So many of us are experiencing burnout and mental exhaustion yet we feel as if something is wrong with us for needing rest or we are scared of slowing down. Today I am joined by Jess Connolly, author of “Tired of Being Tired”, to talk about the importance of giving things over to God, ways that we can implement rest into our lives, and self-care for women (which goes much...

Do you find yourself staying in your comfort zone because of anxious thoughts and fear of the future? I have seen so many women wanting to move toward what God has called them to do but have not learned how to move with fear. Join business coach and best-selling author Jennifer Allwood and I as we share about moving forward despite fearful thoughts, including how courage and confidence build as we work through fear (not vice versa). WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [03:27] We Must Choose to Work Through...

We often hear about the fear of failure but there are so many more types of fear such as the fear of success that play a role in holding us back from our dreams. Listen in as I share Bible stories about fear, why it is important to face fear rather than run from it, and a few personal stories around how I am navigating my fear of success.  Need support in overcoming fear to fulfill the dreams God has put in your heart? If so, apply now for the Onward + Upward Collective - spots are...

Have you ever thought about how developing different character traits could make your current life transition easier? The traits we have ingrained in us are automatic responses, which can save us time and energy. Join me today as I talk about four different character traits with practical examples of how they can help us, why we need to be mindful of our thoughts, and how we can develop new character traits.  Want to work on building different Christian character traits with 1:1 support? If...

Ever desire to dream big for God and have expectant faith… but wonder, “how does that really happen when life feels hopeless and I have no idea how to make these dreams a reality?” Today we’re talking about taking the first step toward a dream (even when we’re full of fear and need help finding hope). Listen in to find biblical encouragement and to learn the first steps toward believing God to bring big dreams to fruition. P.S. We aren’t meant to make changes alone! if you want 1:1 help...

Are you walking into a new life season and need personalized encouragement, accountability and community? If so, you’re in luck because I am welcoming the next group of women into The Onward and Upward Group Coaching Program starting in April. Let’s talk about why this program is the perfect mix of goal setting and Christian coaching to help you live out the dreams that God has placed in your heart! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [02:58]  Desiring change? Get much-needed support in The Onward and Upward...

Tired of living exhausted from life’s everyday chaos? We’re each responsible for finding rest (mental rest and emotional rest) but how? Listen, we need accountability and community to create these new rhythms of rest, and today I’m sharing practical tips for mental rest and emotional rest, and also several powerful ways to create self-care rhythms in order to avoid burnout.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [01:21] Alarming statistics about burnout [08:48] What is emotional rest? [13:35] How is mental rest...

How’d you like some spiritual replenishment… while enjoying beautiful Italy?! I am thrilled to announce that I’m hosting a Christian Women’s retreat in September 2025 in Tuscany! Today I’m sharing the details of this life-changing retreat including our destinations, daily activities and of course all those amazing things about Italy like the food and culture! Listen to my conversation with Karolina, our trip event host and planner, and hear more about this intimate and personalized experience...

Ever wonder “What is God’s purpose for my work? Does my work matter for eternity, even if I’m not a missionary or don’t work for a church?” Best-selling author Jordan Raynor and I share about unspoken mindsets in the Church regarding secular work and life purpose, the Bible’s surprising wisdom on the type of work God sees as valuable, and how to discover new enthusiasm for the daily work God’s given you in this season.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [04:48] Is the Great Commission the Church’s Only...

Although living with anxiety, fearful thoughts, and fear of the future feels like a burden that we have to carry with us throughout our lives - this can be changed. Today we are talking about how we are wired to depend on God when we are managing fear and how we can develop a plan that can help us work through our anxious thoughts. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [01:50] Is it possible to have a different response to fear and anxiety? [04:16] We have to have discipline around our fear [07:44] We are wired...

When anxious thoughts strike, many of us start to develop a fear of the future. In this episode, you will learn 3 steps you can take to turn your fearful thoughts and anxiety into healthy coping strategies for managing fear and bringing more peace and hope in your day-to-day life. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [02:06] How can we have compassion (instead of condemnation) for fear? [05:24] Changing worldly fear into godly fear [11:55] Where are we emotionally dwelling? [15:25] Developing healthy anxiety...

Do you struggle with anxiety around managing fear of the future? You are not alone. In this episode, you will learn how to combat these anxious thoughts and break free from the cycle of fear so that you can surrender to God.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [01:43] Is fear bad? [04:36] What is the difference between worldly fear and godly fear?  [08:00] The concept of pachad and yirah  [12:14] Are you stuck in the fear coping mechanism cycle? [14:05] What is a healthy coping mechanism to deal with...

Is better health a New Year’s resolution for you? Join me for this fascinating conversation with today’s guest exercise physiologist and nutrition coach Laura Lindhaul as we talk about the role that mindset and mental health plays in losing weight and building a healthy body. What distorted body mindsets have you adopted over the years? How can we as women find healing and body acceptance from these mental patterns? Let’s talk about it! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [03:25] “The Church Doesn’t Talk...

How can we find hope in the darkness and get a new perspective in hard times? Listen to this conversation I had with Pastor Alan Wright about learning to see our life through Jesus’ perspective, what masks our ability to see God’s take on a situation, and why it is important to have Jesus as our tour guide. Although it might feel impossible to see the light during these moments or seasons of life, let’s talk about how walking with Jesus to renew your mind in hard times can restore our hope...

Are you in a transition season and find it difficult to let go? On today’s episode of the podcast, Alicia sits down with author and speaker Shayna Rattler to discuss what an “expired” season is, why it is so difficult to let go of, and why making space and hearing God through a “stillness fast” will help you figure out what’s next for you. Alicia and Shayna also get into why clarity is not as important as we make it out to be and how we often have to take the first step with fear.  If you...

Are you tired of feeling lonely? Unfortunately, loneliness is at an all-time high having an impact on our physical, spiritual, and emotional health. As heart-wrenching as this is, there are ways that we can combat this loneliness and feel more connected this year! Join me today as I dive into powerful statistics around loneliness, why building deeper connections can help us to feel less lonely, and 9 different mindsets to be aware of that further our isolation.  Finding connection in...

This year has been painful for so many of us but with God’s support, emotional healing, and the right tools, it is possible to move forward! Whether you have gone through hard times or feel a transition season upon you, many of us see the new year as a fresh start. I am here to lovingly remind you that we have to do more than just hope for a change, we have to take concrete action in starting over.  Join me in this episode of The Christian Mindset Coach as I discuss how to deal with the pain...

Do you feel safe to step into your calling and follow your dreams? Unfortunately, many of us have had our safety compromised through different life experiences and we now find ourselves relying on logical willpower in order to meet our goals.  In today’s episode, I am diving into the possibility of rebuilding emotional safety within ourselves and God to move forward in confidence. By overcoming fear, managing emotions, and remembering that you are fully loved as you are - you can become who...

Ready to learn how to become your best you in the upcoming year? Throughout the past few episodes, we have talked about the importance of goal planning to step into the big plans God has for us. If you have thought to yourself  “This sounds great, but how can I start moving towards those plans?”, this episode is for you! Today let’s discover the three reasons why I created the “Onward + Upward” Group Coaching program, how to move past goal setting obstacles, and why being in a community of...

Ever feel like you can’t get soul rest, no matter how hard you try? If so, you’re not alone! Rest and self-care can feel like just another thing to add to our to-do list but in today’s episode, I am sharing what it means to create rhythms of rest in everyday life, how to overcome obstacles to rest, and the importance of setting boundaries so that we can do more of what rejuvenates us.  This episode will help you discover what’s preventing you from building rest into your life so that you can...

Setting relationship boundaries can feel difficult, but with God’s support, it is possible to set boundaries without guilt! Listen in as I share how setting boundaries is not selfish, examples of where boundaries are needed in relationships, and 3 questions to ask yourself when you feel that a boundary is needed. We are all called to love each other and sometimes the most loving thing we can do is set a boundary. If you want support in figuring out what is underneath your struggles to set...

Are you tired of the overwhelm that comes with racing thoughts? If so, I get it! Luckily, there are mental boundaries that you can set in order to renew your mind and live life without all of the baggage that you have held onto.  Join me today as I dive into why we need to get to the root of our racing thoughts, the importance of getting our thoughts out regularly, and how feeding our minds with the truth of the Bible can support us in making better decisions. I am here to support you on this...

What happens when one of your God-sized dreams comes to fruition? In this episode of The Christian Mindset Coach, I am sharing with you what I learned about dreams from my trip to Italy! Join me as I reflect on my 10-day trip including how I dealt with my inner critic when it came up, why it is important to touch base with God around our dreams, and how Italy changed how I want to show up in my life. If you want to go for your dreams but aren’t sure where to start, I would love to help you...