Faith Meets Neuroscience: Overcoming Anxiety in a Culture of Perfectionism

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If you’re constantly feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in “hustle mode,” this episode offers hope, encouragement, and tools grounded in both <strong>faith and neuroscience</strong>. Health journalist Natalie Tysdal sits down with <strong>Alicia Michelle</strong>—certified neuro coach and author of <em>Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture</em>—to explore how we can rewire emotional patterns, manage anxiety, and find lasting peace through practical tools and spiritual renewal.
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Expect science-backed strategies, powerful stories, and faith-filled insights to help you trade perfectionism and performance for <strong>emotional confidence and self-compassion</strong>.
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<h3>3 Must-Know Takeaways from This Episode:</h3>
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  <li><strong>Anxiety Isn’t a Sign You’re Broken—It’s a Signal</strong><br>
  Honoring emotions (instead of pushing through or “faking positivity”) opens the door to deep healing and a more honest relationship with God.</li>
  
  <li><strong>Faith and Neuroscience Work Together</strong><br>
  Understanding how your brain creates emotional patterns—and how to renew them with grace—gives you power to respond with intention, not fear.</li>
  
  <li><strong>Simple, Actionable Tools to Calm Your Mind</strong><br>
  Alicia shares everyday techniques like box breathing, journaling, and choosing safe expression to help you reset your nervous system and model emotional resilience for your family.</li>
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<h3>In This Conversation, We Cover:</h3>
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  <li>Why pushing through anxiety and perfectionism often leads to emotional burnout</li>
  <li>Alicia’s personal health crisis and her journey from performance to peace</li>
  <li>The subconscious roots of overwhelm and “never feeling enough”</li>
  <li>The ADD Method: a practical model for processing emotions with self-compassion</li>
  <li>How to activate your parasympathetic nervous system</li>
  <li>The difference between toxic positivity and authentic hope</li>
  <li>How faith, prayer, and honest reflection shape long-term emotional well-being</li>
  <li>The importance of modeling healthy emotions for your kids</li>
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<h3>Featured Resource:</h3>
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Grab Alicia’s new book, <em>Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture</em><br>
Available now on Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/4m6Ptk8" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4m6Ptk8</a>
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<h3>DISCLAIMER:</h3>
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Natalie Tysdal is a health journalist, not a licensed medical professional. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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