Have you gotten so good at “managing” life that you’ve forgotten how to enjoy it?

In this episode, we talk about why joy fades when life becomes task-driven, how emotional numbness sneaks in, and what it looks like to reconnect with delight, presence and the simple pleasures God designed us to savor.

Let’s discover how to begin enjoying life again, with God leading the way.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[00:00] Why high-functioning, over-responsible seasons drain joy

[03:00] What role do hidden expectations play in suffocating joy?

[05:00] The difference between managing life and actually living it

[11:00] How to rediscover what genuinely brings you delight

[17:00] How delight strengthens your ability to love others well

[19:00] What to expect in the Emotional Confidence Club’s Jan/Feb Joy study

Go here to read the article Alicia mentions on the signs of depression.

JOIN ME IN JAN/FEB FOR A 6-WEEK STUDY ON JOY: If life feels flat or joy has gone missing, join us for our next 6-week journey inside the Emotional Confidence Club: “Rediscovering Joy + Finding True Happiness.” Let’s rediscover God’s design for lasting joy! Go to AliciaMichelle.com/club to join the Jan/Feb joy study.

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Ep 339: Rediscovering Joy (When You’re Unsatisfied + Restless)

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What do you do when life looks “fine on the outside,” yet something still feels off? When you feel flat, restless or like you’re quietly aching for more? In this episode, uncover what Scripture says about joy, why so many women feel unsatisfied even when life appears good, and how to return to a steady, soul-anchoring joy in Christ instead of chasing temporary emotional highs.

Learn the signs that you might be pursuing happiness instead of cultivating joy, how expectations distort contentment, and the biblical foundation for experiencing joy as a fruit of the Spirit.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[00:00] Why joy can feel dim or distant even when life looks “good”

[01:30] What does Psalm 51:12 show us about losing the joy of salvation?

[03:00] How do hidden expectations quietly sabotage our joy?

[05:00] The difference between chasing emotional highs and cultivating Christ-centered joy

[08:00] Why joy anchors the soul rather than acting as a mood

[14:00] What is “destination sickness,” and why does it leave us restless?

[19:00] Why achievements and accomplishments can’t create lasting joy

[23:00] How to re-anchor your joy with Scripture, reflection, and spiritual truth

6-WEEK STUDY ON JOY: If life feels flat or joy has gone missing, come be part of our next 6-week journey inside the Emotional Confidence Club: “Rediscovering Joy + Finding True Happiness.” Let’s rediscover God’s design for lasting joy! Go to AliciaMichelle.com/club to join us.

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Ep 330 — How to Manage Big Out-of-Control Emotions

Ep 333 — Tired of Going from One Crisis to Another? How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding

Ep 337 — Holiday Emotional Challenges: 3 Ways to Prepare Yourself for Tricky Situations + Difficult People

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Do you ever feel pressured to “pick a side,” react instantly or otherwise “join the outrage” in today’s intense culture?

In this episode, discover practical, faith-based tools for managing emotional reactivity so you can represent Jesus with peace, clarity, and discernment. Learn how Daniel and Jesus modeled emotional stability, why outrage sabotages our witness and how to regulate your nervous system before responding.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[00:00] Why is outrage rising in today’s culture?

[03:00] How pressure to take sides affects Christians

[06:00] The line we should take a stand on as believers

[09:00] What Daniel teaches about calm conviction under pressure

[12:00] How Jesus modeled emotional regulation and healthy boundaries

[15:00] Four reasons outrage damages our witness and spiritual health

[19:00] How emotional regulation tools help us respond instead of react

[24:00] How to set boundaries with media, comments, and unhealthy conflict

[29:00] A practical invitation to grow emotional stability with Jesus

2026 SAN DIEGO BEACH RETREAT: Join Alicia in Feb 2026 in San Diego for this all-inclusive, 5-day experience for Christian women seeking deep soul rest at the beach (virtual options available).

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

Ep 327: Is It Time to Set a Boundary? My Favorite Tool to Express Boundaries in a Loving Way

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