351: When You Love Jesus But Still Feel Anxious: Finding Peace in the Inner Chaos with Becky Keife

Anxiety: when does everyday worry cross into something that needs more attention? In this episode, I talk with Becky Keife about her personal journey with anxiety, what helped her recognize when she needed support, and how God met her in the middle of it. You’ll learn how to tell the difference between situational worry and ongoing anxiety, why high-achieving women often struggle silently, and how simple daily practices can help turn anxiety into an invitation to connect more deeply with Jesus. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN [00:00] Why Anxiety Feels So Common Right Now [04:00] How Becky’s Anxiety Showed Up in Her Body [07:00] Why High-Achieving Women Often Hide Anxiety [12:00] How Do You Know When Anxiety Needs More Attention? [17:00] Why Shame Keeps Us From Getting Help [18:00] Why a Daily Devotional Format Helps in Anxious Seasons [20:00] What “Peace Practices” Actually Look Like in Real Life [24:00] How Anxiety Can Become a Bridge to Jesus  Connect with Becky Keife on Instagram (@beckykeife), or check out her book A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul on Amazon or wherever books are sold. JOIN ME IN MARCH/APRIL FOR A 6-WEEK STUDY ON STRESS LESS: If you’re exhausted from carrying situations that won’t change and feel stuck in stress loops you can’t seem to escape, join us for our next 6-week journey inside the Emotional Confidence Club: “Stress Less: A 6-Week Journey to Release Control + Make Peace with What Isn’t Changing.” Let’s learn how to process the emotions underneath control, release what isn’t yours to carry, and experience peace, even when circumstances stay the same. Go to AliciaMichelle.com/club to join the March/April study.  RELATED EPISODES: Ep 349 — How Can We Stress Less + Find Peace When Nothing Is Changing? Ep 341 — Step #1 to Calming Emotional Spirals: Notice + Name Your Feelings Ep 330 — How to Manage Big Out-of-Control Emotions Send us Fan Mail