Managing emotions during times of life transitions can be difficult, but with the right tools we can use these moments as opportunities to deepen our faith. Join Alicia and her guest Nicki Koziarz as they talk about four different seasons of life transitions, the emotions and fears that come with them,  and how we can treat these seasons as opportunities to grow with God. Nicki Koziarz is a best selling author and a speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries. You can read her latest book, which she and Alicia discuss on today’s podcast, here. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [03:30] Nicki’s revelation on commonalities of life transitions [05:39] Nicki’s four stages of life transitions according to the life of Moses [09:06] The similarities between the finishing and separation seasons [11:17] Core emotions in the season of development [13:35] Managing emotions like loneliness in seasons of separation [15:32] The overlapping seasons of life transitions [18:06] Trying to manage emotions by hurrying through seasons of transition [20:28] How God comforts and challenges us during life transitions [23:34] Nicki’s take on ‘holy now’ moments and how we can tune into them [26:51] Nicki’s current season of transition [29:59] Alicia’s personal reflections on life transitions [38:17] Questions for you to reflect on + Alicia’s gift to you RESOURCES: Break Free from Feeling Never Enough Website Your New Now: Finding Strength and Wisdom When You Feel Stuck Where You Are: Nicki Koziarz OTHER RELATED EPISODES: 192: 3 Everyday Mindset Skills for More Emotional Stability 194: 5 Bible Verses on Love to Meditate On When You Need Comfort 202: 5 Bible Verses and Christian Affirmations for Calming Anxious Thoughts 204: 6 Questions to Ask When Your Emotions Feel Overwhelming Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)! If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life.  To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to [email protected], and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way!