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Untangle Your Thoughts | Trust in God, Hear from God, Mental Health Tips, Negative Thoughts, Relationship with God, Christian Podcast, Emotional Healing, Spiritual Growth

Jessica Hottle | Christian Life Coach, Spiritual Growth Mentor, Christian Mental Health Coach, Christian Counseling

Hey friend!

Do you want to overcome negative thoughts?
Do you want to be able to discern whether it’s your feelings telling you what to do or God?
Are you praying for a mental breakthrough?

I’m here to say that numbing out doesn’t have to be your only option.
Hard and bad things that have happened in this world that need a safe space to be processed. And the church should be one of those places. And this podcast is one of those places.

I’m Jessica Hottle, a Board-Certified Master Mental Health Coach, author, and speaker. I help women overcome negative thought patterns to regain control of their lives. Most importantly, I’m the big sister who is going to tell you the truth because I care.

In this podcast, we are going to be talking about:

-> Feelings: The good, the bad, and the ugly
-> Practical ways to take care of your emotional and mental health while never losing sight of God
-> How to study your Bible so that you can grow a deeper relationship with God and the church

So pull up a chair and join me at the table. Let’s get to the bottom of what’s holding you back.

Next steps:

Get My Free 3-Day Bible Study:
https://www.jessicahottle.com/3-day-study

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Visit My Website: https://www.jessicahottle.com

Email Me: jessica@jessicahottle.com (Jessica Hottle, Christian Mental Health Coach)

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August 5 · 15 min
Why Being So Hard on Yourself Fuels Anxiety (And What to Do About It) (Part 2)
Last week I talked about shame - that deep, quiet belief that something is fundamentally wrong with you - and how it gives birth to the survival patterns so many of us have been living inside of. This week, I'm taking it one step further. Because when shame goes unnamed and those survival patterns stay in place, they don't just stay quiet. They fuel anxiety. In this episode, I'm looking at how your inner critic is keeping your nervous system in a constant state of threat, why perfectionism and overthinking are fruit and not the root, and what it looks like to finally stop pulling at the fruit and start tending to what's underneath it. Rooting for you, Jessica I’d love to hear from you where you’re at, what you’re walking through, and what would actually help you most right now. If you have a minute, click this link and fill out a short survey. Your answers will help me create episodes, tools, and resources that truly meet you in this season. Your voice matters to me. If you want support that’s specific to you and your story, learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
July 29 · 17 min
Why Being So Hard on Yourself Is Keeping You Stuck (Part 1)
Can I tell you something that took me a long time to see in my own life? That voice telling you to push harder, do better, keep going - the one that sounds like it's helping you? It might not be encouragement at all. In this episode, I'm starting a two-part conversation about shame, self-criticism, and why being so hard on yourself is actually keeping you stuck rather than moving you forward. I'm going to talk about the difference between guilt and shame, how shame quietly fuels the patterns you can't seem to break, and what Galatians 5 showed me about the internal war so many of us feel while we're healing. Also, don't forget!👇🏻 Summer Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your Thoughts If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. CLICK HERE! Rooting for you, Jessica I’d love to hear from you where you’re at, what you’re walking through, and what would actually help you most right now. If you have a minute, click this link and fill out a short survey. Your answers will help me create episodes, tools, and resources that truly meet you in this season. Your voice matters to me. If you want support that’s specific to you and your story, learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
July 22 · 12 min
If God Could Take Away Your Pain… Why Doesn't He?
If God is good and God is powerful, why doesn't He take our pain away? It's one of the oldest questions we carry, and one of the most honest. In this episode, I'm not going to give you a tidy answer, because there isn't one. Instead, I'm looking at this question from four angles - clinical, logical, emotional, and spiritual - to explore what pain is actually doing in us, why God's love isn't measured by whether He removes every hard thing, and what shifts when we stop asking why He hasn't taken this away and start asking how He is meeting us in the middle of it. Also, don't forget!👇🏻 Summer Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your Thoughts If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. CLICK HERE! Rooting for you, Jessica I’d love to hear from you where you’re at, what you’re walking through, and what would actually help you most right now. If you have a minute, click this link and fill out a short survey. Your answers will help me create episodes, tools, and resources that truly meet you in this season. Your voice matters to me. If you want support that’s specific to you and your story, learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
July 15 · 12 min
What Is Survival Mode? (And The First Step to Getting Out Of It)
You don't wake up one day and realize you've been surviving... you just keep going, keep functioning, keep pushing through. And that's exactly what makes survival mode so hard to spot. In this episode, I'm talking about what it actually looks like to live in a state of chronic stress and high alert, why so many high-functioning people have no idea they're there, and what your patterns might be trying to tell you. Because the goal was never just to exist - Jesus said He came so that we could have life abundantly. And there's a real difference between the two. Also, don't forget!👇🏻 Summer Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your Thoughts If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. CLICK HERE! Rooting for you, Jessica I’d love to hear from you where you’re at, what you’re walking through, and what would actually help you most right now. If you have a minute, click this link and fill out a short survey. Your answers will help me create episodes, tools, and resources that truly meet you in this season. Your voice matters to me. If you want support that’s specific to you and your story, learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
July 8 · 12 min
The Bible Says “Forgive”… But You Still Feel the Pain
Here's something I wish someone had told me sooner: forgiving someone and your body no longer reacting to them are two completely different things. You can sincerely release someone from what they owe you and still tense up when you hear their name. That's not bitterness. That's memory. In this episode, I'm getting honest about how scripture on forgiveness is often used in ways that create more shame than freedom, what forgiveness actually is and isn't, and why your nervous system responding to old pain doesn't mean your heart is in the wrong place. Also, don't forget!👇🏻 Summer Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your Thoughts If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. CLICK HERE! Rooting for you, Jessica I’d love to hear from you where you’re at, what you’re walking through, and what would actually help you most right now. If you have a minute, click this link and fill out a short survey. Your answers will help me create episodes, tools, and resources that truly meet you in this season. Your voice matters to me. If you want support that’s specific to you and your story, learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
July 1 · 10 min
How to Process Emotions with God Instead of Pretending You’re Fine
"I'm a Christian... why am I still struggling with this?" It's one of the most common questions, and one of the loneliest to carry. Somewhere along the way, many of us picked up the idea that faith means not feeling deeply. But when you actually read Scripture, you don't find people hiding their emotions from God; you find them bringing their emotions to God. In this episode, I'm looking at what it means to process what you feel instead of suppressing it or spiraling in it, why ignored emotions don't just disappear, and what it looks like to be completely honest with God without being afraid that your honesty will push Him away. Also, don't forget!👇🏻 Summer Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your Thoughts If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. CLICK HERE! Rooting for you, Jessica I’d love to hear from you where you’re at, what you’re walking through, and what would actually help you most right now. If you have a minute, click this link and fill out a short survey. Your answers will help me create episodes, tools, and resources that truly meet you in this season. Your voice matters to me. If you want support that’s specific to you and your story, learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
June 24 · 15 min
When You Run to God… But He Feels Nowhere to Be Found
There are moments when you do everything you know to do - pray, trust, wait- and God still feels quiet. This episode is for the times when the silence feels heavier than the pain itself, and you’re left wondering where God is in the middle of it. I'll talk honestly about what it means when God feels far away, why that experience is more common than we admit, and how faith can still exist even when answers don’t come right away. Also, don't forget!👇🏻 Summer Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your Thoughts If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. CLICK HERE! Rooting for you, Jessica I’d love to hear from you where you’re at, what you’re walking through, and what would actually help you most right now. If you have a minute, click this link and fill out a short survey. Your answers will help me create episodes, tools, and resources that truly meet you in this season. Your voice matters to me. If you want support that’s specific to you and your story, learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
June 17 · 11 min
The Bible Says “Give It to God”… But You Keep Picking It Back Up
Many of us know the language of surrender well. We pray, we release it to God, and for a moment, we feel peace. And then somehow, we’re right back in the worry, the replaying, the fixing. If you’ve ever wondered why it’s so hard to leave things in God’s hands without picking them back up again, this episode gently unpacks what’s really happening beneath the surface. Together, we’ll explore the difference between surrender and responsibility, why your mind keeps returning to what feels unresolved, and how learning to trust God often involves more than a single prayer. Also, don't forget!👇🏻 Summer Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your Thoughts If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. CLICK HERE! Rooting for you, Jessica I’d love to hear from you where you’re at, what you’re walking through, and what would actually help you most right now. If you have a minute, click this link and fill out a short survey. Your answers will help me create episodes, tools, and resources that truly meet you in this season. Your voice matters to me. If you want support that’s specific to you and your story, learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
June 10 · 14 min
The Identity You Built to Survive
Overachiever. Perfectionist. The strong one. The one who holds everything together. Most of us wear these labels like personality traits. But what if a lot of them are actually who we have to become? In this episode, I'm taking a closer look at the survival patterns that show up so often in the women I work with and mentor; the ones that started as solutions to real pain and real environments, and somewhere along the way became an identity. This isn't about shame or tearing down what's gotten you this far. It's about getting curious enough to ask: is this a God-given gift, or is this a strategy I no longer need? Also, don't forget!👇🏻 Summer Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your Thoughts If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. CLICK HERE! Rooting for you, Jessica I’d love to hear from you where you’re at, what you’re walking through, and what would actually help you most right now. If you have a minute, click this link and fill out a short survey. Your answers will help me create episodes, tools, and resources that truly meet you in this season. Your voice matters to me. If you want support that’s specific to you and your story, learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
June 3 · 13 min
How to Feel Your Emotions Without Spiraling
Can I ask you something? When a hard emotion comes up, what's your first instinct? If you're like a lot of people, it's to fight it, analyze it, or pray it away as fast as possible. Because somewhere along the way, we started believing that feeling something meant we were about to spiral. In this episode, I'm going to gently push back on that. Feeling your emotions and spiraling are not the same thing, and the difference might surprise you. Also, don't forget!👇🏻 Summer Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your Thoughts If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. CLICK HERE! Rooting for you, Jessica I’d love to hear from you where you’re at, what you’re walking through, and what would actually help you most right now. If you have a minute, click this link and fill out a short survey. Your answers will help me create episodes, tools, and resources that truly meet you in this season. Your voice matters to me. If you want support that’s specific to you and your story, learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
May 27 · 10 min
What to Focus on First in Your Healing Journey with God
Here's something I want you to hear before we even get started - God is not waiting on you to do the right things before he shows up for you. That pressure you feel to heal correctly, to read the right things, think the right way, follow the right steps? That's not coming from Him. In this episode, I'm slowing way down and talking about what to actually focus on first in your healing journey, because the problem for most of us isn't that we don't want to heal, it's that we're completely overwhelmed trying to heal everything all at once. Let's change that. Also, don't forget!👇🏻 Summer Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your Thoughts If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. CLICK HERE! Rooting for you, Jessica I’d love to hear from you where you’re at, what you’re walking through, and what would actually help you most right now. If you have a minute, click this link and fill out a short survey. Your answers will help me create episodes, tools, and resources that truly meet you in this season. Your voice matters to me. If you want support that’s specific to you and your story, learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
May 20 · 11 min
The Bible Says “Take Every Thought Captive”… But How?
Can I be honest with you? A lot of us are completely worn out by our own minds and we don't even realize why. We've been taught that "taking every thought captive" means catching every bad thought, fixing it, and never letting it happen again. So we monitor, we analyze, we panic, and then we feel shame when it doesn't work. In this episode, I'm going back to 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 and talking about what this scripture is actually inviting us into, because it's so much less exhausting than what most of us have been doing. Also, don't forget!👇🏻 Summer Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your Thoughts If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. CLICK HERE! Rooting for you, Jessica I’d love to hear from you where you’re at, what you’re walking through, and what would actually help you most right now. If you have a minute, click this link and fill out a short survey. Your answers will help me create episodes, tools, and resources that truly meet you in this season. Your voice matters to me. If you want support that’s specific to you and your story, learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
May 13 · 13 min
Learning to Be Okay When Someone Isn’t Okay With You
For many of us, discomfort doesn’t come from conflict itself; it comes from the belief that someone else’s disappointment must mean something is wrong with us. When approval has felt like safety for most of your life, even small moments of tension can trigger anxiety, overthinking, and the urge to fix or perform. This episode takes an honest look at why being okay when someone isn’t okay with you feels so hard, how our nervous system and faith both play a role, and what it means to remain steady, loving, and emotionally grounded without needing everyone to understand or agree with you. Also, don't forget!👇🏻 Summer Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your Thoughts If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. CLICK HERE! Rooting for you, Jessica I’d love to hear from you where you’re at, what you’re walking through, and what would actually help you most right now. If you have a minute, click this link and fill out a short survey. Your answers will help me create episodes, tools, and resources that truly meet you in this season. Your voice matters to me. If you want support that’s specific to you and your story, learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
May 6 · 15 min
3 Subtle Mistakes Keeping You Stuck in Anxiety
I want to start today with a phrase a lot of us live by, sometimes without even realizing it: If I can just understand this… I’ll feel better. When anxiety shows up, it’s often not because you’re doing something wrong or lacking faith. It’s because different parts of you are trying to protect you the only way they know how. And when we misunderstand that, we end up fighting ourselves instead of finding relief. Today I want to slow this down and look at what anxiety is actually rooted in, why control and avoidance can keep the loop going, and how peace becomes possible, not by forcing calm, but by understanding what’s really happening inside you. Also, don't forget!👇🏻 Summer Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your Thoughts If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. CLICK HERE! Rooting for you, Jessica I’d love to hear from you where you’re at, what you’re walking through, and what would actually help you most right now. If you have a minute, click this link and fill out a short survey. Your answers will help me create episodes, tools, and resources that truly meet you in this season. Your voice matters to me. If you want support that’s specific to you and your story, learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
April 29 · 9 min
The Bible Says, “God Is Near,” But How Do You Believe That When He Feels Distant?
Many believers wrestle with the tension between what Scripture says about God’s nearness and what they actually experience in moments of silence, pain, or emotional heaviness. There are seasons where God feels distant, not because faith is gone, but because something inside doesn’t register His presence the way it once did. If you’ve ever wondered why you can believe God is close and still feel far from Him, or why prayer can feel like it’s going unanswered in the middle of real struggle, this episode is for you. Today, we slow down that disconnect and look at what may be shaping your experience of distance so you can begin to understand it with more honesty and less self-blame. Also, don't forget!👇🏻 Summer Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your Thoughts If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. 🫶🏻 CLICK HERE! Rooting for you, Jessica I’d love to hear from you where you’re at, what you’re walking through, and what would actually help you most right now. If you have a minute, click this link and fill out a short survey. Your answers will help me create episodes, tools, and resources that truly meet you in this season. Your voice matters to me. If you want support that’s specific to you and your story, learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
April 22 · 20 min
The Missing Piece in Your Healing (Hint: It’s Not More Mindset Work)
A lot of what’s being shared in the wellness and mindset space can start to feel overwhelming. There are always more things to fix, more things to optimize, more pressure to “get it right.” And yet, even with all of that effort, many people still feel anxious, dysregulated, or mentally stuck in ways they can’t seem to think their way out of. If you’ve been trying to do the right things but still feel like something isn’t adding up internally, you’re not alone in that tension. In this episode, we slow down and look at what may be missing beneath the surface and why your experience may have less to do with effort and more to do with what your body actually needs to feel supported. Rooting for you, Jessica Spring Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your Thoughts If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. 👉 CLICK HERE! Next steps: Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
April 15 · 13 min
Does God Give You More Than You Can Handle? Or Have We Misunderstood That Completely?
Many believers have been taught the phrase, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” For some, that idea has brought comfort. For others, it has quietly added pressure, especially in seasons where life feels overwhelming, heavy, or unrelenting. If you’ve ever wondered why things still feel like too much even while trying to trust God, this episode is for you. Today’s conversation explores where that belief comes from, how Scripture is often misunderstood, and how overwhelm can become less about what you’re carrying and more about the meaning you’ve attached to it. Rooting for you, Jessica Spring Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your Thoughts If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. 👉 CLICK HERE! Next steps: Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
April 8 · 15 min
The Bible Says “Do Not Be Anxious”… But You Still Are
If you’ve been following God, doing the right things, trying to renew your mind, and yet you still feel anxious or worn down - this episode is for you. For a long time, I thought growth meant pushing forward no matter what - staying disciplined, strong, and productive. On the outside, it looked healthy; spiritually, it sounded right. But underneath, I was ignoring how rushed my soul felt and how heavy my body was carrying everything. And I didn’t realize it then, but I wasn’t always “pressing on” because I was free. Sometimes I was just afraid to stop. That’s what I want to slow down and talk about today. Rooting for you, Jessica Spring Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your Thoughts If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. 👉 CLICK HERE! Next steps: Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
April 1 · 11 min
How to Sit with Your Thoughts Without Spiraling
I want to start today with something that might feel uncomfortably familiar - you finally get a quiet moment, and almost immediately, your thoughts show up. Something you replay from earlier and before you realize it, your body feels tense, and your mind is off and running. If quiet moments tend to make your thoughts louder instead of calmer, if stillness feels more stressful than restful, or if you usually reach for noise, distraction, or productivity to avoid what might come up, this episode is for you. Because the issue isn’t that you can’t be still, it’s that no one ever showed you how to stay present without getting pulled into the spiral. Rooting for you, Jessica Spring Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your Thoughts If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. 👉 CLICK HERE! Next steps: Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
March 25 · 10 min
The Exhaustion of Living in the “What If” Mental Loops
Many of us know the “what if” loop all too well. "What if I made the wrong decision?" "What if this situation gets worse?" "What if I missed what God was telling me?" Suddenly, your mind is ten steps ahead, trying to predict or control every possible outcome. It’s exhausting mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, even when you’re trying to trust God. If you’ve ever found yourself replaying scenarios, rehearsing conversations, or bracing for the next “what if,” this episode is for you. I'm unpacking why your mind keeps spinning and how noticing the loop can be the first step toward stepping out of it. Rooting for you, Jessica Next steps: Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Get my self-paced course, Untangle Your Thoughts program: https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.

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