Choose 2 Think: A Christian Podcast about the Bible, the Brain, and Renewing Your Mind
by Victoria D. Lydon, MA | Author and Certified Christian Life Coach
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408: Transitions: My Turn!
Jun 18, 2026
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407: How Brain Surgery Changed Her Life: Diagnosis, Dread, and a Hard-Won Recovery
Jun 11, 2026
1h 10m 36s
406: Feeling low? Real stories and science-based ways to lift your mood now
Jun 4, 2026
36m 21s
405: The Questions Christian Women Quietly Ask About Their Thoughts & Emotions
May 28, 2026
19m 56s
404: Let the Light in! (Part 3 in the Spring Reset for Your Mind Series)
May 21, 2026
19m 15s
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| 6/18/26 | 408: Transitions: My Turn! | I love You, Lord.And I lift my voice.To worship You, Oh my soul, rejoice.Take joy, my KingIn what You hear.May it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear.--Laurie Klein, 1976Season 1 coming to a close. Thank you for tuning in! 🧡Season 2 will launch in January of 2027. | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | 407: How Brain Surgery Changed Her Life: Diagnosis, Dread, and a Hard-Won Recovery✨ | Faith and trust in God's plan during health crisesEmotional and spiritual journey through a brain tumor diagnosis+3 | April | — | — | brain tumorfaith+7 | — | 1h 10m 36s | |
| 6/4/26 | 406: Feeling low? Real stories and science-based ways to lift your mood now✨ | Neuroscience of hopeMental health+4 | — | OMEGA 3sCREATINE+5 | — | neurosciencemental health+5 | — | 36m 21s | |
| 5/28/26 | 405: The Questions Christian Women Quietly Ask About Their Thoughts & Emotions✨ | negative thoughtsemotional health+4 | — | — | — | Christian womenthoughts+5 | — | 19m 56s | |
| 5/21/26 | 404: Let the Light in! (Part 3 in the Spring Reset for Your Mind Series)✨ | mind renewalspiritual growth+5 | — | — | — | mind renewalspiritual growth+8 | — | 19m 15s | |
| 5/14/26 | 403: Mental Clutter: The Quiet Thoughts Shaping Your Life (Part 2 Spring Reset for Your Mind)✨ | mental clutterthought renewal+3 | — | SACRED THINKING DEVO | — | mental clutterthoughts+3 | — | 25m 02s | |
| 5/7/26 | 402: Take a breath of Truth with this Simple Spring Reset for Your Mind & Life✨ | mental healththought patterns+4 | — | — | — | mental clutterthought loops+5 | — | 14m 17s | |
| 4/30/26 | 401: Why You Keep Bringing It Up (And How to Finally Stop)✨ | letting goconflict resolution+4 | — | — | — | ruminationtriggers+5 | — | 42m 21s | |
| 4/23/26 | 400: How to Reset Your Thoughts by Bringing the Outdoors Inside (Part 2 of Nature Prescription)✨ | environment and thoughtsnature prescription+4 | — | Air PurifierLight Therapy Lamp+4 | — | naturethought renewal+5 | — | 30m 04s | |
| 4/16/26 | 399: Nature Therapy - How to Reset and Renew Your Thinking in just 20 minutes a day✨ | nature therapymental health+4 | — | GodChristian+1 | — | nature therapymental health+5 | — | 22m 55s | |
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| 4/9/26 | 398: How You Can Break the Cycle of Enabling: 4 Steps to Healthy Relationships (Codependency Part 3)✨ | codependencyenabling behavior+4 | — | Codependency Patterns GuideThe Rescuer+2 | — | codependencyenabling+6 | — | 36m 00s | |
| 4/2/26 | 397: The Hidden Trap of Being the “Helpful One” (Codependency Part 2)✨ | codependencyidentity+4 | — | The Codependency Patterns Guide | — | codependencyidentity loops+5 | — | 42m 25s | |
| 3/26/26 | 396: When Helping Turns into Rescuing (Overcoming Codependency Part 1)✨ | Co-dependency patterns in relationshipsBiblical examples of unhealthy helping+3 | — | — | — | co-dependencyhelping+6 | — | 27m 55s | |
| 3/19/26 | 395: Is It a Tragedy or an Inconvenience? Your Brain Can't Tell the Difference Unless You Do This!✨ | distinguishing between tragedy and inconveniencemental reframing+3 | — | 7 R's for Living Your Best Thought Life guideSACRED THINKING DEVO+2 | — | tragedyinconvenience+4 | — | 41m 59s | |
| 3/12/26 | 394: The Surprising Reason Joy Keeps Slipping Away✨ | joyspiritual strength+3 | — | Tending Your Inner GardenNehemiah+2 | — | joyemotional resilience+3 | — | 25m 47s | |
| 3/5/26 | 393: Off Script: I Couldn’t Do What I Told You To Do✨ | grieffaith+4 | — | VA | — | griefspiritual practices+5 | — | 36m 43s | |
| 2/26/26 | 392: How to Find Peace of Mind (Part 4 in Inner Garden of Mind Series) | Are you wondering how to find peace in a stressed-out world? In this episode, Victoria explores how to experience the peace of God in your mind and body, how to calm your nervous system using Scripture-based practices, and practical steps for emotional regulation that help you live with steadiness and joy.In this powerful episode of the Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast, Victoria invites you to see peace in an entirely new way. Not as the absence of chaos. Not as pretending everything is fine. But as emotional regulation — the ability to calm your nervous system so your spirit can stay anchored.This is Part 4 of the Tending the Inner Garden series, and we’re moving into one of the most needed conversations for Christian women today: how to experience the peace of Christ in your body, not just believe it in your head.Victoria unpacks how tending your inner garden requires more than awareness, truth, and hope. It requires stabilization. Because without peace, hope burns out. Without regulation, joy cannot flourish.Through relatable personal stories — including surprising lessons learned on the pickleball court — she reveals how emotional triggers surface in everyday moments. What feels small on the outside often exposes deeper patterns inside. And instead of shaming those reactions, Victoria shows you how to regulate them with gentleness and wisdom.Grounded in Scripture and supported by neuroscience, this episode offers a holistic approach to mental and emotional health. Peace is not passive. It is cultivated. It is practiced. It is protected.If you’ve ever felt guilty for being anxious…If you’ve ever wondered why you “know truth” but still feel overwhelmed…If you’ve been striving for peace instead of tending it…This conversation will meet you right where you are.Peace guards your heart and mind.Hope restores growth.And joy begins to flourish when the soil is stable.It’s time to stop striving and start tending.Next up: Tending Joy. 🌿🔹 MINISTRY FAVORITE FREEBIE: Ready to take your thought life to the next level? 👉🏽 Grab your free 1-page 7 R's for Living Your Best Thought Life guide here or https//:lchi.p/b954-7/9623👉🏽 Join the interest list for the upcoming SACRED THINKING DEVO here! CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1 Start your new year with the Choose 2 Think 365-day devotional! https://amzn.to/49yNtxwCONNECT WITH VICTORIA:PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE: www.choose2think.coFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/groups/choose2thinkINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/EMAIL: choose2think@gmail.com *BOOKS:CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court https://amzn.to/48wnvaV*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.SUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE: PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Think | — | ||||||
| 2/19/26 | 391: When Hope Feels Thin: Replanting Faith That Lasts | What if hope isn’t something you wait for… but something you train for?In this powerful episode, Victoria invites Christian women into a completely different way of thinking about hope. Not as a fleeting emotion. Not as wishful optimism. But as a spiritual discipline that requires attention, intention, and daily care.Because here’s the truth: you can love God deeply and still feel depleted. You can have faith and still wrestle with discouragement. And that doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means there’s an area of your inner garden that needs tending.In this conversation (Part 3 of the Tending the Inner Garden of Your Mind series), Victoria walks you through a simple but transformative pathway:First, recognize where hope has withered in your life — without shame.Second, replant truth in that very place using Scripture.Third, practice hope through small, faithful, daily acts that build emotional and spiritual resilience.You’ll discover why awareness is the first step to renewal, how repetition literally wires belief into your brain, and why rhythm — not reaction — is what helps hope grow strong and sustainable.This episode is deeply practical, biblically grounded, and emotionally honest. You’ll walk away with tangible steps to strengthen your thought life, reorient your focus, and cultivate a hope that lasts — even when circumstances don’t change overnight.If you’ve been feeling discouraged, anxious, or quietly worn down… this one is for you.Join the INSIDERS' SECRETS group for behind-the-scenes takeaways with Victoria as she writes the new Sacred Thinking devotional. Plus get bonuses and sneak peaks! https/alh.31411/p/:a3/4ce-hni-gv-neet-ds77🔹 MINISTRY FAVORITE FREEBIE: Ready to take your thought life to the next level? 👉🏽 Grab your free 1-page 7 R's for Living Your Best Thought Life guide here or https//:lchi.p/b954-7/9623👉🏽 Join the interest list for the upcoming SACRED THINKING DEVO here! CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1 Start your new year with the Choose 2 Think 365-day devotional! https://amzn.to/49yNtxwCONNECT WITH VICTORIA:PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE: www.choose2think.coFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/groups/choose2thinkINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/EMAIL: choose2think@gmail.com *BOOKS:CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court https://amzn.to/48wnvaV*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.SUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE: PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Think | — | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | 390: The Hidden Lies Running Your Inner World—and How to Replace Them With Truth | What if the thoughts shaping your emotions…aren’t actually true?In Part 2 of the Inner Garden series, Victoria invites you deeper into your mind/your thinking—where awareness becomes the first act of healing and truth becomes the tool that transforms everything.This episode is for the Christian woman who loves God but feels stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, or quiet discouragement. Victoria vulnerably shares her own struggle with negative thinking and reveals why trying harder isn’t the answer—and never was.You’ll learn how to gently notice the thoughts you’ve been rehearsing, identify the lies that have taken root, and begin replacing them with truth received in love—not fear, pressure, or perfectionism.This isn’t about positive thinking.It’s about faithful truth-tending, partnered with God, over time.If you’ve been exhausted by self-improvement and hungry for real freedom, this episode will help you breathe again—and take your next step toward emotional and spiritual healing.Choosing to think is an invitation, not a demandAwareness is always the first step toward healingNot every thought you think deserves your agreementRepetition can make lies feel true—but feelings don’t define truthTruth sets you free, not effort, striving, or perfectionYour inner garden needs more truth, not more pressureGod partners with you patiently in the healing processConsistent, gentle practice leads to lasting victoryCHAPTERS00:00 – Introduction to Choosing to Think02:44 – Personal Struggles & the Power of Awareness05:49 – Tending Truth in the Inner Garden08:31 – Identifying the Weeds: Lies We Believe11:15 – Replacing Lies With Truth14:29 – Why Practice Matters More Than Perfection16:59 – Tending Truth With God19:33 – Relationship Over Rules22:47 – Final Reflections & Prayer30:57 – OutroJoin the INSIDERS' SECRETS group for behind-the-scenes takeaways with Victoria as she writes the new Sacred Thinking devotional. Plus get bonuses and sneak peaks! https/alh.31411/p/:a3/4ce-hni-gv-neet-ds77🔹 MINISTRY FAVORITE FREEBIE: Ready to take your thought life to the next level? 👉🏽 Grab your free 1-page 7 R's for Living Your Best Thought Life guide here or https//:lchi.p/b954-7/9623👉🏽 Join the interest list for the upcoming SACRED THINKING DEVO here! CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1 Start your new year with the Choose 2 Think 365-day devotional! https://amzn.to/49yNtxwCONNECT WITH VICTORIA:PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE: www.choose2think.coFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/groups/choose2thinkINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/EMAIL: choose2think@gmail.com *BOOKS:CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court https://amzn.to/48wnvaV*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.SUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE: PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Think | — | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | 389: The FIRST Action You Must Take to Create Change in Your Life | What if the reason nothing is changing isn’t because you’re doing it wrong—but because you’re not noticing what’s already happening inside you?This is the very first episode in a brand new mini-series called Tending Your Inner Garden—a gentle, hope-filled exploration of how your thoughts, emotions, and mindsets shape the life you’re living.In this episode, we’re talking about awareness.Not fixing.Not forcing.Not judging.Just noticing.Using the beautiful imagery from The Secret Garden, we’ll look at how many of us are walking around with a locked inner garden—still alive, still growing, but largely unnoticed. And the good news? You don’t need a bulldozer or a total makeover… you just need the key.✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:Why awareness is the highest form of emotional intelligenceHow noticing your thoughts can calm emotional reactivityWhy self-judgment keeps you stuck (and why gentleness sets you free)How God meets you right where you are—not where you think you should be🌱00:00 – Introduction to Metacognition & Emotional Intelligence02:48 – Tending Awareness: The Locked Garden08:59 – Why Awareness Matters for Emotional Health16:11 – Creating Space for Change Through Awareness28:22 – Gentle Self-Care, God’s Presence, and Growth🔹 MINISTRY FAVORITE FREEBIE: Ready to take your thought life to the next level? Download The 7 R’s for Living Your Best Thought Life—a simple, biblical framework to help you renew your mind, replace toxic thoughts, and walk in daily peace.👉🏽 Grab your free 1-page 7 R's for Living Your Best Thought Life guide here or https//:lchi.p/b954-7/9623👉🏽 Join the interest list for the upcoming SACRED THINKING DEVO here! CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1 Start your new year with the Choose 2 Think 365-day devotional! https://amzn.to/49yNtxwCONNECT WITH VICTORIA:PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE: www.choose2think.coFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/groups/choose2thinkINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/EMAIL: choose2think@gmail.com *BOOKS:CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court https://amzn.to/48wnvaV*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: Choose 2 Think: A Christian Podcast on Neuroscience, Mindset, Thoughts, and Emotional Health is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/messageSUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE: PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Think | — | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | 387: Is Your Gut Driving Your Anxiety? Unlocking the Brain–Gut Connection with Gabe Dough | What if anxiety, mood swings, and low resilience aren’t starting in your mind—but in your gut?In this episode of the Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast, host Victoria welcomes Gabe Dough, serial entrepreneur and gut health expert from Good Bru, for a powerful conversation on the brain–gut connection and why the microbiome plays a primary role in mental, emotional, and physical health.Gabe explains why the gut is often called the “second brain,” detailing how its vast network of neurons and its communication with the brain through the vagus nerve influence mood, cognitive function, stress response, and overall nervous system health. Together, Victoria and Gabe unpack how the microbiome helps produce key neurotransmitters like serotonin, regulates inflammation, and impacts digestion, immunity, and hormone balance.Throughout the episode, Gabe shares practical insights on how everyday lifestyle choices—especially diet, fiber intake, exercise, and stress—shape the health of the gut microbiome. He also clarifies the difference between helpful and harmful fibers, explains the role of prebiotics and probiotics, and highlights why many people experience worsened symptoms when gut health is overlooked.The conversation concludes with five practical actions listeners can take to begin supporting their gut health immediately, reinforcing a holistic, whole-body approach to wellness. This episode is a clear reminder that when we care for the gut, we support the brain—and when we support the brain, we strengthen the entire body.The gut functions as a “second brain,” influencing mood, cognition, and emotional regulationSerotonin is primarily produced in the gut and plays a major role in mental well-beingGut dysbiosis can increase inflammation, anxiety, and stress sensitivityLifestyle choices—diet, fiber, exercise, and stress—directly affect the microbiomeSupporting gut health is essential for holistic mental and physical wellness00:00 Introduction to the Brain–Gut Connection15:04 How Gut Health Impacts Mental Health20:45 Dysbiosis and Its Consequences26:22 Gut Health and Chronic Disease31:03 Holistic Health: The Body–Mind Connection42:35 Prebiotics vs. Probiotics Explained49:22 Introducing GoodBru and Gut Support54:15 OutroVisit www.goodbru.com and use the promo code CHOOSE2THINK for 10% off your first order! CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE: www.choose2think.coFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/groups/choose2thinkINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/EMAIL: choose2think@gmail.com *BOOKS:CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court https://amzn.to/48wnvaV*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: Choose 2 Think: A Christian Podcast on Neuroscience, Mindset, Thoughts, and Emotional Health is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/messageSUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE: PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Think | — | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | 380: You’re Doing Better Than You Think with Jennifer Renee Watson | If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing while trying your hardest, this conversation will feel like a breath of grace.Victoria Lydon welcomes Jennifer Renee Watson, author of You're Doing Better Than You Think. Together, they explore the realities of mental health, the tension of being both “a mess and a masterpiece,” and the ongoing journey of healing from trauma.Jennifer opens up about her experiences with depression, anxiety, and shame—and the freedom that comes when we choose to release shame instead of rehearsing it. The conversation highlights the healing power of community support, the importance of setting boundaries with toxic relationships, and practical tools for emotional wellness such as affirmations, gratitude, self-care, and mindful grounding.Ultimately, listeners are encouraged to embrace their struggles, honor their progress, and recognize their worth as they pursue healing and personal growth.You have permission to be both a mess and a masterpiece.Sometimes the bravest thing you do is simply getting out of bed.Shame can be released, not rehearsed.Community support is a lifeline for healing.Small, practical steps can build emotional wellness.Affirmations and gratitude shift your mindset and your mood.Walking away from toxic relationships is necessary for growth.Self-care is not indulgent—it’s essential for mental health.Recognizing your worth is a journey, not a moment.Healing takes time, intention, and compassion.00:00 — Introduction to Jennifer Renee Watson02:21 — Embracing Imperfection and Authenticity03:43 — Introduction and Personal Struggles06:23 — The Journey to Authenticity09:26 — Finding Help and Healing12:04 — Understanding Shame and Anxiety14:47 — The Power of Community and Truth17:25 — Practical Steps for Mental Wellness19:08 — Daily Affirmations and Self-Care21:50 — Walking Away from Toxicity24:31 — The Importance of Mindfulness26:40 — Future Aspirations and Closing Thoughts35:47 — OutroConnect with Jenniferhttps://www.jenniferreneewatson.com/*Take a look at her book: You're Doing Better Than You Thinkhttps://amzn.to/48x7JhlCONNECT WITH VICTORIA:PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE: www.choose2think.coFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/groups/choose2thinkINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/EMAIL: choose2think@gmail.com *BOOKS:CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court https://amzn.to/48wnvaV*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: Choose 2 Think: A Christian Podcast on Neuroscience, Mindset, Thoughts, and Emotional Health is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/messageSUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE: PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Think | — | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | 378: Ditch the Holiday Blues (Pt. 2): 3 Thought Shifts for a Peaceful, Faith-Filled Season with Heather O'Brien | 🔹 MINISTRY FAVORITE FREEBIE: Ready to take your thought life to the next level? Download The 7 R’s for Living Your Best Thought Life—a simple, biblical framework to help you renew your mind, replace toxic thoughts, and walk in daily peace.👉 Grab your free 1-page guide here or https//:lchi.p/b954-7/9623UPDATED: The Christmas Survival Guide https//:lchi.p0/cd832/050matechristmasglistmakingandsurvivalkitIf the holidays stir up more anxiety than joy, you’re not alone. In Part 2 of my conversation with author Heather O’Brien, we’re diving deep into three thought patterns that quietly steal peace and joy during this season — and how you can renew your mind with truth, faith, and neuroscience-backed strategies.Last week, in Part 1, Heather and I laid the foundation for taking thoughts captive using the 7 Rs for Living Your Best Thought Life (Recognize, Resist, Replace, Repeat, Renew, Rely, and Rest). Heather shared her 4-pronged approach for staying free: Scripture, Worship, Prayer, & Community. This week, we’re putting those tools into action — and discovering how to rewrite the mental scripts that keep us stuck in fear, grief, and overwhelm during the holidays.The 3 common holiday thought traps that fuel anxiety and depression — and how to spot them early.Why your brain repeats familiar emotional loops — and how faith and neuroscience work together to break them.How to replace painful or fear-based thoughts with hope-filled truths that realign your mind with God’s peace.The simple mental shift that can help you experience joy again, even in a hard or lonely season.Encouraging Scripture and practical brain-based exercises you can use daily through the holidays.Heather O’Brien is the author of No Fear Allowed, a powerful faith-based guide for overcoming anxiety, fear, and spiritual paralysis. Drawing from her own journey, Heather equips women to live courageously by aligning their thoughts with God’s truth and refusing to let fear have the final word.Connect with Heather:🌐 Website: www.heatherobrien.net📖 Book: No Fear Allowed (available on Amazon) https://amzn.to/4p1G92rDownload: 7 Rs for Living Your Best Thought Life (free at choose2think.co)Listen to Part 1: “No Fear Allowed: Renew Your Mind Before the Holidays Begin”If this episode encouraged you, would you take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts? It helps more women discover faith-based tools to overcome anxiety, renew their minds, and live the joy-filled life God intended.CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE: www.choose2think.coFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/groups/choose2thinkINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/EMAIL: choose2think@gmail.com *BOOKS:CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court https://amzn.to/48wnvaV*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: Choose 2 Think: A Christian Podcast on Neuroscience, Mindset, Thoughts, and Emotional Health is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/messageSUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE: PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Think | — | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | 377: Ditch the Holiday Blues (Pt. 1): The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything with Heather O'Brien | 🔹 MINISTRY FAVORITE FREEBIE: Ready to take your thought life to the next level? Download The 7 R’s for Living Your Best Thought Life—a simple, biblical framework to help you renew your mind, replace toxic thoughts, and walk in daily peace.👉 Grab your free 1-page guide here or https//:lchi.p/b954-7/9623UPDATED: The Christmas Survival Guide https//:lchi.p0/cd832/050matechristmasglistmakingandsurvivalkitIn Part 1 of this empowering holiday episode, Victoria welcomes author and speaker Heather O’Brien (No Fear Allowed) to explore how faith and neuroscience work together to break the grip of seasonal and holiday depression. Learn Victoria’s 7 R’s for Living Your Best Thought Life (a proven method to help you escape the throes of toxic or unhealthy thought loops) and Heather’s 4 keys to staying free through God’s power. And be sure to tune in to Part 2 next week as Victoria and Heather explore and tackle these 3 common thoughts that many women may be engaging this holiday season:"I should feel joyful--it's Christmas! But I just feel empty and sad.""It's not the same without them here. I feel so alone and lonely." "I have to make everything perfect for everyone, or I've failed."If you’ve ever faced anxiety, grief, or seasonal depression during the holidays, this conversation will renew your hope, strengthen your faith, and remind you that lasting peace is possible in Christ.Connect with Heatherwww.heatherobrien.net No Fear Allowed: https://amzn.to/4p1G92rCONNECT WITH VICTORIA:PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE: www.choose2think.coFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/groups/choose2thinkINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/EMAIL: choose2think@gmail.com *BOOKS:CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court https://amzn.to/48wnvaV*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: Choose 2 Think: A Christian Podcast on Neuroscience, Mindset, Thoughts, and Emotional Health is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/messageSUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE: PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Think | — | ||||||
| 11/6/25 | 376: Stop the Thought Spiral: 2 Tools for a Sound Mind | What does it really mean to have a “sound mind”? In this episode, Victoria unpacks the timeless truth of 2 Timothy 1:7 — “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”Through the lens of both Scripture and neuroscience, you’ll discover how your brain was designed by God to align with His truth. Victoria shares her own personal story of battling nighttime fears while caring for her ailing father and how faith—and modern brain science—show us that our thoughts can either reinforce fear or strengthen peace.With practical tools, affirmations, and a few surprising “ninja tips,” this episode will help you learn how to pause, name your emotions, and re-center your thoughts around God’s promises.By the end, you’ll walk away knowing that you already have what you need: the Spirit of power, love, and a sound mind.God has given you a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind—not fear.Mental stability is deeply linked to spiritual truth.Neuroscience confirms that mindset matters and that the brain can rewire toward peace.Rehearsing fearful scenarios strengthens fear circuits in the brain.Naming emotions activates the rational part of your brain and restores calm.Nurturing truth when you’re not afraid builds resilience when fear strikes.Daily affirmations and Scripture meditations help renew your mind.You can partner with God to carve new peace-filled pathways in your brain.Neuroplasticity – how your brain forms new pathways based on repeated thoughts.Amygdala & Prefrontal Cortex – the shift from emotional reactivity to rational calm.Salience Network – the brain’s “attention switchboard” that helps you refocus from fear to peace.CHAPTERS00:00 — Introduction: Why a Sound Mind Matters04:41 — Understanding the Context of 2 Timothy 1:712:16 — The Neuroscience of Thought & Emotion17:13 — Tools for Fostering a Sound Mind27:53 — Practical Application & Final Encouragement🎁 Free Download: 30 Biblical Affirmations to Change Your Thought Life https://mailchi.mp/67dd072cfb08/30-thoughts🔹 NEW! Get the AUDIO version of the affirmations to help rewire your brain with truth! Patreon.com/choose2think💡🔹 MINISTRY FAVORITE: Ready to take your thought life to the next level? Download The 7 R’s for Living Your Best Thought Life—a simple, biblical framework to help you renew your mind, replace toxic thoughts, and walk in daily peace.👉 Grab your free 1-page guide here or https//:lchi.p/b954-7/9623🔹 FREE GRATITUDE WHEEL printable https://mailchi.mp/a8870c773e36/gratitude-wheelCONNECT WITH VICTORIA:*CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1*CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL: https://amzn.to/3WvinND*Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court https://amzn.to/48wnvaVEMAIL: choose2think@gmail.com PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE: www.choose2think.coYOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8Z2B9TtXvWn0RKelVY5DQ FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/groups/choose2thinkINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: The Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/messageSUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE: PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Think | — | ||||||
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