EPISODE · Jan 1, 2026 · 25 MIN
384: New Year, Tender Heart: Choosing Hope One Thought at a Time
from Choose 2 Think: A Christian Podcast about the Bible, the Brain, and Renewing Your Mind · host Victoria D. Lydon, MA | Author and Certified Christian Life Coach
🔹 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/b954-7/9623CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1Start your new year with the Choose 2 Think 365-day devotional! https://amzn.to/49yNtxwAs the new year begins, Victoria opens her heart and reflects on a season that has been both deeply painful and unexpectedly formative. After losing her father and walking through the long road of caregiving, Victoria shares honestly about grief, exhaustion, and what it looks like to keep showing up when life feels heavy.At the center of this episode is a simple but powerful mindset shift she calls “but God”—a way to interrupt despair, regret, and mental spirals with truth and hope.From there, the conversation unfolds into a STATE OF THE MINISTRY as Victoria shares updates on this last year. And then we take a more serious direction talking about the very real questions many Christian women are quietly asking at the start of a new year:Why am I still anxious if I love Jesus?Why do I overreact emotionally with the people I love most?How do I stop replaying past mistakes?What do I do when a child pulls away and my heart is breaking?And how do I build healthier habits without burning myself out—again?With warmth, wisdom, and practical insight grounded in both Scripture and neuroscience, Victoria encourages listeners to meet themselves with grace, stay anchored in God’s presence, and take one gentle step forward at a time.CHAPTERS00:00 — When Grief and Caregiving Collide03:15 — But God: A Mindset Shift for Heavy Seasons05:04 — Ministry Growth in Unexpected Times07:20 — The Questions Women Are Afraid to Ask08:38 — Loving God While Still Feeling Anxious10:51 — Emotional Reactions and Learning to Pause13:46 — Regret, Shame, and Releasing the Past18:04 — Grieving an Estranged Relationship21:06 — Building Gentle, Sustainable Habits24:08 — Closing Encouragement & Prayerful Send-OffCONNECT WITH VICTORIA:PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE: www.choose2think.coFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/groups/choose2thinkINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/EMAIL: [email protected] *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
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🔹 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/b954-7/9623CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1Start your new year with the Choose 2 Think 365-day devotional! https://amzn.to/49yNtxwAs the new year begins, Victoria opens her heart and reflects on a season that has been both deeply painful and unexpectedly formative. After losing her father and walking through the long road of caregiving, Victoria shares honestly about grief, exhaustion, and what it looks like to keep showing up when life feels heavy.At the center of this episode is a simple but powerful mindset shift she calls “but God”—a way to interrupt despair, regret, and mental spirals with truth and hope.From there, the conversation unfolds into a STATE OF THE MINISTRY as Victoria shares updates on this last year. And then we take a more serious direction talking about the very real questions many Christian women are quietly asking at the start of a new year:Why am I still anxious if I love Jesus?Why do I overreact emotionally with the people I love most?How do I stop replaying past mistakes?What do I do when a child pulls away and my heart is breaking?And how do I build healthier habits without burning myself out—again?With warmth, wisdom, and practical insight grounded in both Scripture and neuroscience, Victoria encourages listeners to meet themselves with grace, stay anchored in God’s presence, and take one gentle step forward at a time.CHAPTERS00:00 — When Grief and Caregiving Collide03:15 — But God: A Mindset Shift for Heavy Seasons05:04 — Ministry Growth in Unexpected Times07:20 — The Questions Women Are Afraid to Ask08:38 — Loving God While Still Feeling Anxious10:51 — Emotional Reactions and Learning to Pause13:46 — Regret, Shame, and Releasing the Past18:04 — Grieving an Estranged Relationship21:06 — Building Gentle, Sustainable Habits24:08 — Closing Encouragement & Prayerful Send-OffCONNECT WITH VICTORIA:PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE: www.choose2think.coFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/groups/choose2thinkINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/EMAIL: [email protected] *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
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