How do you know when it’s time to set a boundary—and how can you express it in a way that’s both loving and clear? In this episode, discover the signs that a boundary is needed, why boundaries are part of God’s created order, and the three qualities that make a boundary truly healthy.

You’ll also learn Alicia’s favorite tool for expressing boundaries, the “Boundary Sandwich”, a simple framework that helps you set limits with kindness, clarity, and confidence.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[00:00] How do you know when it’s time to set a boundary?

[02:00] What emotional signs point to the need for limits?

[04:00] Why are boundaries part of God’s design for creation?

[05:00] What makes a boundary healthy, clear, and kind?

[07:00] How can consistency build confidence in boundary setting?

[08:00] What biblical examples show boundaries in action?

[11:00] When should you express a boundary out loud vs. keep it between you and God?

[12:00] What is the “Boundary Sandwich” and how does it work?

[14:00] Real-life examples of the Boundary Sandwich in family, friendship, and church settings

RESOURCES:

Want practical help learning to manage your emotions better? 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 science-and-Scripture-based emotional management tools that make emotional healing practical, powerful, and personal.

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

Apply now to join the waitlist (limited number of spots available!) at AliciaMichelle.com/club.

RELATED EPISODES:

Episode 223: “People Pleasers, You Don’t Need to Apologize for Your Decisions”

Episode 233: Restore Your Relationships: Create Guilt-Free Boundaries for Less Family + Friendship Drama

Episode 326: A People Pleaser’s Guide to Setting Boundaries (When You’re Afraid to Offend Others)

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Do you struggle to say no because you’re afraid of disappointing others? In this episode designed for people pleasers, Alicia shares why boundaries aren’t selfish but a God-designed way to protect your peace and honor Him. Discover the lies that keep people pleasers stuck, how Jesus modeled healthy boundaries, and how to use the A.D.D. model (Acknowledge, Discern, Decide) to process the fear of upsetting others.

Learn why serving others well actually starts with setting limits, and how to find the courage to follow the Holy Spirit instead of the fear of man.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[00:00] Why do people pleasers struggle most with setting boundaries?

[04:00] Why are boundaries God-designed instead of selfish?

[07:00] How did Jesus model healthy boundaries in His own life?

[09:00] What hidden pride might be fueling your people pleasing?

[12:00] Why you don’t need permission from others to set limits

[15:00] How can you follow the Spirit instead of fearing rejection?

[17:00] What deeper roots might be driving your people pleasing?

[21:00] How to use the A.D.D. model (Acknowledge, Discern, Decide) to process emotions around boundaries

RESOURCES:

Want practical help learning to manage your emotions better? 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 science-and-Scripture-based emotional management tools that make emotional healing practical, powerful, and personal.

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

Apply now to join the waitlist (limited number of spots available!) at AliciaMichelle.com/club.

RELATED EPISODES:

Episode 223: “People Pleasers, You Don’t Need to Apologize for Your Decisions”

Episode 233: Restore Your Relationships: Create Guilt-Free Boundaries for Less Family + Friendship Drama

Episode 234: “Rebuild Your Rest: Set Up Soothing Rhythms + Boundaries for Less Overwhelm”

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What do you do when life feels overwhelming, prayers go unanswered, or God seems silent? In this conversation with Niki Hardy, author of God Can We Chat?, we talk about bringing raw questions and doubts to God, and why honest wrestling with Him can actually strengthen, not weaken, our faith. You’ll discover how to separate hurt from God and hurt from the church, and how remembering His presence can give you the courage to keep walking through mystery, pain, and uncertainty.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[00:00] Can You Bring Your Doubts and Frustrations Honestly to God?

[05:00] Why Wrestling with God Can Strengthen—Not Destroy—Your Faith

[09:00] What’s the Difference Between Hurt from God and Hurt from the Church?

[13:00] How Does God Meet Us in Silence, Mystery, and Unanswered Questions?

[16:00] Could Doubt Actually Be a Superpower in Your Faith Journey?

[20:00] Practical Tools from God Can We Chat? to Process Questions with God

[24:00] What Role Does Community Play in Healing Spiritual Disappointment?

[28:00] How Can You Hold on to Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense?

RESOURCES:

Want practical help learning to manage your emotions better? 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 science-and-Scripture-based emotional management tools that make emotional healing practical, powerful, and personal.

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

Apply now to join the waitlist (limited number of spots available!) at AliciaMichelle.com/club.

RELATED EPISODES:

Ep 297: Believing in God’s Love Again After You’ve Been Hurt with Rachael Adams

Ep 195: Pt 1: How Can I Believe That God Loves Me (In My Head and My Heart)?

Ep 196: Pt 2: "How Can I Believe That God Loves Me (In My Head and My Heart)?"

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Gratitude isn’t just a list you make once a year—it’s a way of living that can shape your heart, your relationships, and even generations to come.

In this episode, Alicia talks about how gratitude can move from a momentary action to a continual way of life, using biblical truths as a foundation. She shares how weaving thankfulness into your daily rhythm can change the way you respond to challenges, nurture relationships, and connect with God. You’ll learn practical ways to let gratitude guide your thoughts, words, and choices so it becomes part of who you are, not just something you practice when circumstances feel good.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00] What If Gratitude Became the Fiber of Who You Are?

[04:00] Why Proverbs 27:19 Matters for the Woman You’re Becoming

[07:00] How John 15 Reveals the Source of True Gratitude

[09:00] Could Gratitude Be the Result of Abiding in Christ?

[12:00] What Daniel’s Story Teaches About Giving Thanks Before the Breakthrough

[15:00] How Gratitude Works as Spiritual Warfare Against Bitterness

[16:00] What Philippians 4:6–7 Teaches About Peace in the Midst of Anxiety

[20:00] What Kind of Legacy Will Gratitude Help You Leave?

RESOURCES:

Want practical help learning to manage your emotions better? 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 (and Sept/Oct is on “Finding Authentic Gratitude”)!

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

RELATED EPISODES:

Ep 323: Is Gratitude Possible… When I Still Want Things to Change in My Life?

Ep 322: How Can I Practice Gratitude When I'm Tired, Overwhelmed + Maxed Out?

Ep 321: How Can I Be Grateful When Brokenness Is Everywhere?

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How can we be genuinely grateful when there’s still so much we wish would change?

In this episode, Alicia explores the emotional and spiritual tension between contentment and desire. Learn why wanting more doesn’t make you ungrateful and how to offer God gratitude even when life still feels unresolved.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[00:00] Can You Be Grateful and Still Long for More?

[02:00] What’s the Difference Between Contentment and Resignation?

[04:00] How Philippians 4:11–13 Reveals the Secret of True Contentment

[06:00] How Can You Know If Your Desires Are Anchored in God?

[07:00] Does Gratitude Mean Staying Silent About Pain?

[08:00] What Do the Stories of the Loaves and Last Supper Teach About Thanks?

[10:00] How Can You Be Thankful In a Situation—Even If You're Not Thankful For It?

[12:00] What Real-Life Gratitude Looks Like in Marriage, Parenting, and Work

RESOURCES:

Want practical help learning to manage your emotions better? 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 (and Sept/Oct is on “Finding Authentic Gratitude”)!

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

RELATED EPISODES:

Ep 322: How Can I Practice Gratitude When I'm Tired, Overwhelmed + Maxed Out?

Ep 321: How Can I Be Grateful When Brokenness Is Everywhere?

Ep 285: Toxic Gratitude: When Is Being Thankful More Harmful Than Helpful?

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We know gratitude is good for us. But what happens when even the idea of giving thanks feels exhausting or fake? In this honest episode, Alicia helps us reframe gratitude, not as a forced to-do list, but as a natural overflow of rest, healing, and true connection with God.

Learn how to remove the emotional blocks to authentic gratitude and how to live from a place of rest, not performance.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[00:00] Why Gratitude Can Feel Like Another To-Do

[02:00] How Can You Break Free from the Pressure to “Feel Grateful”?

[04:00] What Did Jesus Model About Rest and Refueling?

[06:00] Could a Lack of Emotional Capacity Be Blocking Gratitude?

[08:00] Why We Can’t Gratitude Our Way Out of Burnout

[10:00] How Can You Notice God’s Presence in Small, Overlooked Moments?

[12:00] Gratitude as a Response, Not a Requirement

[14:00] What Can You Do to Rediscover the Gift of Gratitude in Overwhelming Seasons?

RESOURCES:

Want practical help learning to manage your emotions better? 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 (and Sept/Oct is on “Finding Authentic Gratitude”)!

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

RELATED EPISODES:

Ep 321: How Can I Be Grateful When Brokenness Is Everywhere?

Ep 285: Toxic Gratitude: When Is Being Thankful More Harmful Than Helpful?

Ep 247: Avoiding Burnout: Finding Emotional + Mental Rest Despite Life's Everyday Chaos

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We know we should be more thankful. But what happens when the world feels upside down? When pain, injustice and personal heartache make gratitude feel fake or impossible?

In this deeply honest episode, Alicia Michelle explores why gratitude sometimes feels forced and how to pursue authentic thanksgiving, even when life feels like it’s falling apart. Through Scripture, personal stories, and powerful mindset tools, learn how to move past performative gratitude and toward a deeper, more healing connection with God.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[00:00] What If Gratitude Feels Impossible in a Broken World?

[03:00] Why Doesn’t Performative Gratitude Lead to Peace?

[06:00] How Can You Be Honest with God When Gratitude Doesn’t Come Naturally?

[08:00] What Does Jesus Teach Us About Thanksgiving at the Last Supper?

[11:00] Can Gratitude Be Rooted in God’s Character, Not Your Circumstances?

[13:00] What “It Is Well with My Soul” Teaches Us About Grieving with Gratitude

[16:00] How the A.D.D. Method Can Help When You’re Stuck in Disappointment

[20:00] Why Does Romans 1 Say Gratitude Is Essential for Spiritual Clarity?

RESOURCES:

Want practical help learning to manage your emotions better? 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 (and Sept/Oct is on “Finding Authentic Gratitude”)!

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

RELATED EPISODES:

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

Ep 244: You Can Have a Different Response to Fear and Anxiety

Ep 242: “How Can I Manage My Fear of the Future?”

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Is what you’re feeling really anxiety—or just discomfort? In this powerful conversation, Alicia and Dr. Robyn Graham unpack how to identify the roots of anxiety, support our kids through their emotions, and respond with spiritual wisdom and practical tools. This episode brings clarity to confusing feelings and gives you a grounded path forward through faith, neuroscience, and emotional truth.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[00:00] Is What You’re Feeling Actually Anxiety or Just Nervousness?

[05:00] Could Generational Trauma Be the Root of Your Anxiety?

[07:00] What Happens When We Normalize Anxiety in Our Identity?

[10:00] What Should You Do When You See Anxiety Patterns in Your Kids?

[13:00] How Can You Tell If It’s Nervousness or a Clinical Issue?

[15:00] Why Well-Meaning Parents Sometimes Shame Anxious Kids

[18:00] What Truths from Scripture Can Anchor You When Fear Shows Up?

[20:00] How Can You Thrive, Not Just Survive, with Anxiety?

RESOURCES:

Want practical help learning to manage your emotions better? 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 the waitlist at AliciaMichelle.com/club.

RELATED EPISODES:

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

Ep 242: “How Can I Manage My Fear of the Future?”

Ep 244: You Can Have a Different Response to Fear and Anxiety

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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.