What do you do when life feels stuck?

Not just for a day or two… but for a season.

In this episode, we talk about how to stay steady emotionally and spiritually when your circumstances are not changing the way you hoped. Whether you’re facing disappointment, uncertainty, financial stress, infertility, singleness, unanswered prayers, or a season that feels painfully unresolved—this conversation is for you.

We’ll talk about:

• why uncertainty feels so emotionally heavy

• how fear projects you into an imagined future

• the difference between being unchanged and being unmoved

• what Scripture teaches us about formation in waiting seasons

• and how to stop requiring immediate resolution in order to experience peace

This episode is gentle, grounding, honest, and deeply encouraging for women carrying quiet disappointment or emotional exhaustion.

If you’re in South Carolina and looking for more personalized support, I do offer counseling for women. You can learn more here https://www.pamlitchfordcounseling.com/

Follow on Instagram @thepertplan

https://www.instagram.com/thepertplan?igsh=ZGxvbXM0emtxOXpx

This episode is part of The Pert Plan™, a Christian mental health podcast grounded in biblical truth and evidence-based wisdom to help you challenge lies, renew your mind, and grow courageous faith.

Legal Disclaimer -

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health treatment or therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counseling relationship between the host and the listener. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for individualized support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact local 911 emergency services or call/text 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate assistance.

Scripture Quotation Notice (NIV)

Scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Do you feel stressed because nothing is changing?

Maybe you’re waiting for answers, carrying financial pressure, overthinking at night, or silently wondering how much longer you can keep holding everything together.

In this episode, we talk about something many women experience but rarely have language for: relief dependence — when your ability to feel okay becomes tied to your circumstances improving.

You’ll learn:

• why unresolved stress keeps your nervous system stuck in alert mode

• how anxiety and uncertainty affect your body

• practical ways to calm your mind in the moment

• why the Psalms can be so grounding during stressful seasons

• and how to practice peace before your situation changes

If you’ve been feeling emotionally exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, or mentally “stuck,” this episode will help you slow down, breathe, and regain steadiness one moment at a time.

Christian mental health meets grounded truth, emotional wisdom, and practical encouragement for real life.

This episode is part of The Pert Plan™, a Christian mental health podcast grounded in biblical truth and evidence-based wisdom to help you challenge lies, renew your mind, and grow courageous faith.

Follow on Instagram @thepertplan

https://www.instagram.com/thepertplan?igsh=ZGxvbXM0emtxOXpx

If you’re in South Carolina and looking for more personalized support, I do offer counseling for women. You can learn more here https://www.pamlitchfordcounseling.com/

Legal Disclaimer -

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health treatment or therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counseling relationship between the host and the listener. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for individualized support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact local 911 emergency services or call/text 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate assistance.

Scripture Quotation Notice (NIV)

Scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Have you ever felt unseen, overlooked, unappreciated… or quietly disappointed by people you thought would show up differently?

Hosted by Pam Litchford, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Christian, this week on The Pert Plan, we’re talking about the emotional weight of unmet expectations, why certain days (like Mother's Day) hit so deeply, and how to stay steady when relationships, recognition, or life itself don’t look the way you hoped.

In this episode, I also pause to welcome so many new listeners who have recently joined this little community from around the world and share more about the heart behind this podcast and why it exists.

If you’ve been carrying emotional exhaustion, overthinking, disappointment, or pressure to hold everything together… this episode is for you.

Christian mental health meets grounded truth, emotional wisdom, and practical encouragement for real life.

Take a deep breath, friend.
The goal is not perfection.
It’s steadiness.

🎟 Free Ticket: God Is Good — Even Now Summit (May 12–14)

https://pertplan--inspiritencourage.thrivecart.com/aap-full-price/

This episode is part of The Pert Plan™, a Christian mental health podcast grounded in biblical truth and evidence-based wisdom to help you challenge lies, renew your mind, and grow courageous faith.

Follow on Instagram @thepertplan

https://www.instagram.com/thepertplan?igsh=ZGxvbXM0emtxOXpx

If you’re in South Carolina and looking for more personalized support, I do offer counseling for women. You can learn more here https://www.pamlitchfordcounseling.com/

Legal Disclaimer -

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health treatment or therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counseling relationship between the host and the listener. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for individualized support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact local 911 emergency services or call/text 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate assistance.

Scripture Quotation Notice (NIV)

Scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.