What’s really keeping you stuck on the sidelines of your dream? In this inspiring conversation with “Dr Disney” (bestselling author and speaker Jeff Barnes), we unpack the mindset blocks, fears, and limiting beliefs that keep women from pursuing God-given visions.

Drawing from the life of Walt Disney, we explore how to move through fear, take bold action, and build the emotional and spiritual habits that keep your dreams alive, even in the face of failure.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[00:00] Could Fear of Failure Be Sabotaging Your Dream?

[05:00] What Can Disney Teach Us About Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs?

[09:00] Why Overthinking Is the Park Bench That Keeps You Stuck

[12:00] How “Conflict” Is a Sign You’re on the Right Track

[15:00] Who Are the “Roys and Lilys” Helping Protect Your Dream?

[18:00] Are You Trying to Rush God’s Timing?

[23:00] What Mickey Mouse Can Teach Us About Starting Small

[27:00] How to Let Go of Control and Focus on What You Can Change

[29:00] What Is a “Berm”—and Why Do You Need One Around Your Dream?

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Ready for more emotional calm and clarity? Want help applying what you’re learning on the podcast? Join us in Alicia’s Emotional Confidence Club!

We’re a Christ-centered community of women learning to process everyday emotions—like disappointment, overwhelm, and shame—using a science-and-Scripture-based roadmap that makes emotional healing practical, powerful, and personal.

Every 6 weeks we welcome new members and focus on a new topic.

Apply now to join us at AliciaMichelle.com/club.

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Ep 289: Moving Through Fear to Step Into Our Career Calling with Kelsey Kemp

Ep 292: Analyzing Your Emotions: "What Am I Feeling and Why?"

Ep 312: What to Do When You Can’t Stop Crying, Snapping, or Shutting Down

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Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.

Ever been surprised by unexpected emotions like disappointment or shame while traveling? Let’s talk about the emotional landmines of travel: unrealistic expectations, body image triggers, and the guilt of “not enjoying every second.” How can we prepare our heart and mind before the trip? How can we process hard moments when they happen while on vacation? All this and more in today’s episode!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[00:00] Could Vacation Stress Be Tied to Unrealistic Expectations?
[03:00] How Photo Shame and Body Image Issues Steal Joy on Trips
[06:00] Why You Might Feel Disappointed—Even in Beautiful Places
[10:00] What Expectation Traps Are Secretly Shaping Your Travel Experience?
[13:00] How Family Dynamics and Lack of Sleep Amplify Emotional Pressure
[15:00] 3 Questions to Help You Emotionally Prepare for Your Next Trip
[17:00] How to Use the A.D.D. Method When Travel Doesn’t Go as Planned
[21:00] What Spiritual Truths Can Ground You When Emotions Spiral?

RESOURCES:

Want help applying what you’re learning here each week? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—a hands-on learning community of Christian women discovering how to handle everyday emotions with calm, clarity, and confidence. Apply now at: https://aliciamichelle.com/club

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314: The Disappointments We Carry in Motherhood + Marriage (But Don’t Talk About)

315: Are You Disappointed Because of Unrealistic Expectations?

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Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.

If social media leaves you feeling “less than,” emotionally drained, or stuck in comparison, today’s episode is for you. Dr. Jen Bennett joins us to unpack the emotional weight we carry online—and how to reclaim peace, purpose, and confidence in who God says we are. Together, we explore powerful mindset shifts, identity-rooted truths, and practical ways to engage social media without letting it steal your joy.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[00:00] Why “Keyboard Courage” Is Shaping Our Digital Culture—and Our Hearts

[04:00] What Do We Lose Emotionally When We Don’t Pause Before Posting?

[10:00] 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Post or Comment

[13:00] Why Do Online Words Leave Such a Lasting Impact?

[15:00] How Does Social Media Trigger Comparison, Shame, and Insecurity?

[18:00] Can These Four Questions Shift How You Show Up Online?

[22:00] Using the A.D.D. Method to Process Emotions Like Jealousy, Rejection, or Offense

[24:00] Why We Must Name the Emotion Before It Hijacks Our Behavior

[25:00] What Boundary Shift Can Help Me Use Social Media Without Losing Myself?

RESOURCES:

Connect with Dr. Jen Bennett

Want help applying what you’re learning here each week? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—a hands-on learning community of Christian women discovering how to handle everyday emotions with calm, clarity and confidence. Apply now at: https://aliciamichelle.com/club

RELATED EPISODES:
302: How Toxic Thinking Led to Infidelity and How Managing Emotions Led to Healing

306: On Addiction, the Enneagram, and a Healthy Fix for Our Inner Brokenness with Ian Morgan Cron

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Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.