How to Control Emotions & Find Christ-Centered Confidence with Alicia Michelle

How to Control Your Emotions 

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Do your emotions ever feel out of control? One moment, you’re fine, and the next, you’re overwhelmed, anxious, or frustrated. As Christian women, we know we’re called to walk by faith, but when emotions take over, it’s easy to feel stuck.

In today’s Strong. Confident. His. episode, I’m joined by Alicia Michelle, an ICF-certified Christian life coach, NeuroCoach, and host of The Christian Mindset Coach Podcast. She’s the author of Emotional Confidence and has helped thousands of women break free from emotional overwhelm and perfectionism using both brain science and biblical truth.

If you struggle with controlling your emotions, feeling like your thoughts are running the show, or getting caught in perfectionism, this episode will equip you with Christ-centered confidence and real tools for emotional resilience.

Scriptures To Help You Control Your Emotions

“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 10:5

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3

“Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10

Key Takeaways:

 How to Control Your Emotions in a Christ-Centered Way

• Learn why emotions feel overwhelming and how to respond biblically rather than reacting out of fear, frustration, or anxiety.

The Science Behind Your Feelings

• Alicia explains the connection between faith and neuroscience—how God designed your brain and how you can renew your mind daily with His truth.

Breaking Free from Perfectionism & People-Pleasing

• Do you feel like you need to earn approval or do everything perfectly? Discover how to step into Christ-centered confidence and stop striving.

Prayer for Emotional Peace & Christ-Centered Confidence

Dear God,

Break the stronghold that my emotions have over me. When anxiety, frustration, or self-doubt try to take control, remind me that my feelings do not define me—You do. In You, I don’t have to be ruled by fear, perfectionism, or the need for approval, because my worth is already secure in Christ.

Help me to take every thought captive and make it obedient to Your truth. Teach me to respond in faith instead of reacting in fear, to walk in Your peace instead of being overwhelmed by emotions. You have given me a sound mind, and I trust You to renew it daily.

I am not the sum of my emotions or circumstances—I am a whole, masterful work of Christ. In You, I have strength, confidence, and the ability to stand firm no matter what I feel. Your Word is my anchor, and I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

Wonderful are Your works; my soul knows it very well.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Episode Resources:

✔ Workshop: 7 Quick Wins to Kickstart Your Christ-Centered Fitness Journey → https://www.kimdolanleto.com/christcenteredfit 
✔ Alicia’s Website and Book: Emotional Confidence → https://aliciamichelle.com/

Alicia Michelle (ACC, CPLC) helps Christian women build emotional confidence. She is an ICF-certified Christian life coach and NeuroCoach, author of Emotional Confidence, popular conference speaker, and multi-award-winning podcast host of the top-ranked podcast The Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle. Alicia has equipped tens of thousands of women with practical brain-and-biblically-based tools to manage emotions and rewire toxic thought patterns for more calm, confidence and joy. She has been featured on 100+ Christian media outlets including the Jesus Calling Podcast, Moody Radio, and Crosswalk.com, and her book is sold at major retailers like Target. She loves to travel, cook, draw, paint and savor life with her beloved husband, four kids and three dogs. Connect with Alicia on Instagram at @aliciamichellecoach, listen to her podcast on your favorite podcast player, or download her free resources at AliciaMichelle.com.

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🙋‍♀️ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why do my emotions feel out of control?

Emotions can feel overwhelming when we react out of fear, stress, or past experiences instead of responding in faith. As Christian women, we are called to renew our minds (Romans 12:2), which means replacing negative thought patterns with God’s truth. This episode will help you understand the science behind emotions and how to manage them biblically.

2. Can Christians use neuroscience to control emotions?

Yes! God created our minds to be transformed by His Word (2 Corinthians 10:5), and neuroscience shows us how thought patterns shape our emotions. Learning how your brain works can help you break free from perfectionism, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. In this episode, Alicia Michelle explains how faith and neuroscience work together to bring lasting emotional healing.

3. How can I stop perfectionism and people-pleasing?

If you struggle with feeling like you need to earn approval or do everything perfectly, you’re not alone. The Bible teaches us that our worth isn’t in what we do but in who we are in Christ (Ephesians 2:10). This episode dives into how to break free from striving and step into Christ-centered confidence.

4. What does the Bible say about controlling emotions?

The Bible tells us that emotions are real but shouldn’t control us. Verses like Philippians 4:6-7 remind us to bring our worries to God, and Galatians 5:22-23 talks about the fruit of the Spirit, including self-control. This episode will help you apply these biblical truths in everyday life.

5. What is Christ-centered confidence?

Christ-centered confidence means basing your identity on God’s truth, not emotions, circumstances, or what others think. It’s the difference between self-confidence (relying on yourself) and God-confidence (trusting in Him). If you’re ready to stop doubting and start standing firm in faith, this episode is for you!

6. Where can I learn more about emotional healing and faith-based mindset coaching?

Alicia Michelle has an incredible book called Emotional Confidence, which combines faith and neuroscience to help women break free from emotional struggles. You can also get Take my Workshop: 7 Quick Wins to Kickstart Your Christ-Centered Fitness Journey → https://www.kimdolanleto.com/christcenteredfit 

Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.