Think Different, Do Different

In this episode, you'll learn:Why true self-awareness is harder—and rarer—than we think.How to replace judgment with curiosity when reflecting on your thoughts and behaviors.The simple Notice → Name → Ask → Release process for handling difficult emotions in the moment.How curiosity can help you understand and change unwanted habits.Two simple questions to practice daily: “How did I succeed today?” and “How did I miss the mark?”Why you can learn self-reflection at any age—and use it to become your own best friend.Ready to start your own growth journey?Click Here > ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mustardseedminds.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠to join Mustard Seed Mindset, an online growth membership community for Christian Women!Have a question you want Coach Aleks to answer on the podcast? Email your question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠with "Podcast Question" in the Subject LineInterested in 1:1 Coaching?Apply for a FREE private coaching session today by clicking the link below! (New Clients Only)⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mustardseedminds.com/private-coaching-offer⁠

Interested in 1:1 Coaching?Apply for a FREE private coaching session today by clicking the link below! (New Clients Only)⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mustardseedminds.com/private-coaching-offer⁠Ready to start your own growth journey?Click Here > ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mustardseedminds.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠to join Mustard Seed Mindset, an online growth membership community for Christian Women!Have a question you want Coach Aleks to answer on the podcast? Email your question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Episode 12: How to thrive, even WITH chronic painCoach Aleks shares about the 1% rule, and the importance of community when navigating a life with Chronic Pain.

Ready to start your own growth journey?Click Here > ⁠⁠⁠https://mustardseedminds.com/⁠⁠⁠to join Mustard Seed Mindset, an online growth membership community for Christian Women!Have a question you want Coach Aleks to answer on the podcast? Email your question to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠with "Podcast Question" in the Subject LineInterested in 1:1 Coaching?Apply for a FREE private coaching session today by clicking the link below! (New Clients Only)⁠⁠⁠https://mustardseedminds.com/private-coaching-offer⁠Episode 11: Habits — Part 2:Healthy habits don't happen by accident—they're built intentionally, one small choice at a time.In this episode, Coach Aleks continues the conversation about habits and explores how to identify the habits that will give you the biggest ROI (return on investment), use habit stacking to make healthy behaviors easier, and keep moving forward even when life—or your body—gets in the way.In this episode, you'll learn:How to identify the highest-ROI habit for your current goals.Why you don't need to change everything at once.How habit stacking makes new habits easier to remember and repeat.How solid habits have helped Coach Aleks continue moving forward through CRPS flare-ups.How to separate your identity and worth from your body, circumstances, or appearance.How to prayerfully examine the beliefs you're carrying about yourself before making big decisions.

Ready to start your own growth journey?Click Here > ⁠⁠⁠https://mustardseedminds.com/⁠⁠⁠to join Mustard Seed Mindset, an online growth membership community for Christian Women!Have a question you want Coach Aleks to answer on the podcast? Email your question to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠with "Podcast Question" in the Subject LineInterested in 1:1 Coaching?Apply for a FREE private coaching session today by clicking the link below! (New Clients Only)⁠⁠⁠https://mustardseedminds.com/private-coaching-offer⁠Episode 10: Change Your habits without willpowerIn this episode, you'll learn:Why your brain turns repeated behaviors into automatic habits.The simple Cue → Routine → Reward habit loop.Why you should replace unwanted habits instead of simply trying to eliminate them.How Coach Aleks used her simple method to permanantly quit biting her nails.

Ready to start your own growth journey?Click Here > ⁠⁠⁠https://mustardseedminds.com/⁠⁠⁠to join Mustard Seed Mindset, an online growth membership community for Christian Women!Interested in 1:1 Coaching?Apply for a FREE private coaching session today by clicking the link below! (New Clients Only) ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mustardseedminds.com/private-coaching-offer⁠⁠Have a question you want Coach Aleks to answer on the podcast? Email your question to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠with "Podcast Question" in the Subject LineEpisode 9: Why You Keep Quitting Your GoalsReaching your goals isn't about having more motivation—it's about creating a simple, sustainable process you can actually follow. In this episode, Coach Aleks shares the Mustard Seed Mindset approach to goal setting, teaching you how to set SMART goals that build confidence one small step at a time. You'll also hear practical coaching for a listener navigating PCOS, perimenopause, and the decision of whether a GLP-1 medication fits into her health journey.In this episode, you'll learn:Why confidence is built during the process—not at the finish line.How to set SMART goals that are realistic and easy to follow through on.Why your WHY matters more than the goal itself.The difference between your goal and the method you use to reach it.Simple mindset shifts that help you stop quitting and start becoming someone who follows through.

Ready to start your own growth journey?Click Here > ⁠⁠⁠https://mustardseedminds.com/⁠⁠⁠to join Mustard Seed Mindset, an online growth membership community for Christian Women!Have a question you want Coach Aleks to answer on the podcast? Email your question to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠with "Podcast Question" in the Subject LineInterested in 1:1 Coaching?Apply for a FREE private coaching session today by clicking the link below! (New Clients Only)⁠⁠⁠https://mustardseedminds.com/private-coaching-offer⁠Episode 8: Victim Narrative vs. Champion Narrative - What Are You Making Your Past Mean About Present You?Your past may explain where you've been, but it doesn't have to determine where you're going. In this episode, Coach Aleks explores how the stories we tell ourselves about our past shape our identity, emotions, and future—and how choosing a new perspective can lead to lasting freedom. Through practical mindset coaching, biblical truth, and the powerful transformation of the Apostle Paul, you'll learn that healing isn't about pretending the past didn't happen—it's about refusing to let it define you.In this episode, you'll learn:Why your past experiences don't have to define your identity.The difference between acknowledging pain and living from a victim narrative.How your thoughts about the past influence your emotions and behavior today.What the Bible teaches about repentance, forgiveness, and new identity in Christ.Practical mindset tools to help you move forward with hope, purpose, and freedom.

Ready to start your own growth journey?Click Here > ⁠⁠https://mustardseedminds.com/⁠⁠to join Mustard Seed Mindset, an online growth membership community for Christian Women!Have a question you want Coach Aleks to answer on the podcast? Email your question to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠with "Podcast Question" in the Subject LineInterested in 1:1 Coaching?Apply for a FREE private coaching session today by clicking the link below! (New Clients Only)⁠⁠https://mustardseedminds.com/private-coaching-offer⁠Episode 7: Self-Worth: Who You Believe You AreIn this episode, Coach Aleks explores the difference between your actual worth and your opinion of your worth, revealing how our beliefs about ourselves shape every area of our lives.You'll learn:Why self-worth and selfishness are not the same thing.What Scripture says about your inherent value as a child of God.Why your past, performance, relationships, and achievements do not determine your worth.How repeated thoughts become beliefs that shape your identity.A powerful analogy that will forever change the way you think about your value.Why recognizing your God-given worth gives you the confidence to design a different future.Listener Q&A: "Why do I feel guilty and uncomfortable about finally being financially stable?" Coach Aleks shares a biblical and neuroscience-based perspective on money, stewardship, and receiving God's blessings without shame.

Ready to start your own growth journey?Click Here > ⁠⁠https://mustardseedminds.com/⁠⁠to join Mustard Seed Mindset, an online growth membership community for Christian Women!Click here to download the FREE Calming Your Mind Toolhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1J5ak0MwyWN9FKi8knlIX62bItwuiocLy?usp=sharingHave a question you want Coach Aleks to answer on the podcast? Email your question to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠with "Podcast Question" in the Subject LineInterested in 1:1 Coaching?Apply for a FREE private coaching session today by clicking the link below! (New Clients Only)⁠⁠https://mustardseedminds.com/private-coaching-offer⁠Episode 6: Feelings Aren't FactsHow to Stop Letting Your Emotions Make Your DecisionsHave you ever said, "I just don't feel motivated," or "I can't help feeling this way"? In this episode, we'll explore how our emotions are real and valid—but they don't have to dictate our choices.In this episode, you'll discover:Why feelings are indicators, not dictators.The connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.How to identify the story your brain is telling beneath every emotion.A personal story about how renewing my mind completely changed the way I felt about our family dog, Nelly.Coaching through a listener's questionHow to process difficult emotions without suppressing them or letting them control your decisions.A biblical perspective on emotions and what we can learn from Jesus' example.How to use the free Calming Your Mind Worksheet to uncover unhelpful thought patterns and choose healthier, more life-giving thoughts.Remember: You don't have to believe every thought your brain offers you. With God's help, you can renew your mind—and your emotions will often follow.

Ready to start your own growth journey?Click Here > ⁠https://mustardseedminds.com/⁠to join Mustard Seed Mindset, an online growth membership community for Christian Women!Have a question you want Coach Aleks to answer on the podcast? Email your question to ⁠[email protected]⁠with "Podcast Question" in the Subject LineInterested in 1:1 Coaching?Apply for a FREE private coaching session today by clicking the link below! (New Clients Only)⁠https://mustardseedminds.com/private-coaching-offer⁠Episode 5: Why Your Results stay the same | The Power of IdentityHave you ever wondered why you keep falling into the same habits—even when you're thinking more positively and trying your best to change?In this episode, Coach Aleks Taylor explores the powerful connection between your thoughts, beliefs, identity, and behaviors, and why lasting transformation begins with understanding who God says you are.In this episode, you'll learn:Why changing your thoughts isn't always enoughHow your identity shapes your daily choices and habitsThe surprising power of the words "I am..."How your brain looks for evidence to support your identityWhy biblical truth is the foundation for lasting transformationHow to create a "next believable identity" that aligns with God's WordListener Q&A:How do I balance gentle parenting with biblical discipline when my husband and I have different parenting styles?Plus, learn about this month's Mustard Seed Mindset Masterclass: Goal Setting & Follow Through, where you'll discover how to set meaningful goals, build lasting habits, and become the person God created you to be.Remember...When you think different, you do different. When you think the same, you'll keep getting more of the same.

Ready to start your own growth journey?Click Here > https://mustardseedminds.com/to join Mustard Seed Mindset, an online growth membership community for Christian Women!Have a question you want Coach Aleks to answer on the podcast? Email your question to [email protected] "Podcast Question" in the Subject LineInterested in 1:1 Coaching?Apply for a FREE private coaching session today by clicking the link below! (New Clients Only)https://mustardseedminds.com/private-coaching-offerEpisode 4: Next Believable ThoughtsYou don't have to believe every thought that enters your mind—but you also don't have to force yourself to believe something that feels impossible.In this episode, Coach Aleks Taylor teaches the powerful concept of next believable thoughts and how small shifts in your thinking can create big changes in your emotions, habits, and results. Learn why trying to jump from "I'm failing" to "I'm amazing" often backfires, and how to build new thought patterns that your brain can actually accept.If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated that positive affirmations aren't working, this episode will show you a practical, biblical, and neuroscience-based approach to renewing your mind.Because when you think different, you do different. And when you think the same, you'll keep getting more of the same.Plus, a preview of Episode 5, where we'll explore how beliefs and identity shape the course of your life.

Ready to start your own growth journey?https://mustardseedminds.com/Click the link ^ to join Mustard Seed Mindset, an online mindset growth membership for women of faith! Interested in 1:1 Coaching?Apply for a FREE private coaching session today by clicking the link below! (New Clients Only)https://mustardseedminds.com/private-coaching-offerEpisode 3: You Are NOT Your ThoughtsDid you know that you don't have to keep every thought you think?In this episode, you'll learn:• Why you are not your thoughts• The difference between your "thinking brain" and your "default brain"• How automatic thoughts create feelings like overwhelm, frustration, and anxiety• A simple visualization tool to help you become the observer of your thoughts• How to notice thoughts with curiosity instead of judgment• Why some thoughts are worth keeping—and others are worth throwing away• The first step to changing your thinking and creating different resultsIf you've ever felt overwhelmed by your own mind, this episode will help you create space between who you are and what you're thinking.Remember: You are not your thoughts—you are the thinker of your thoughts.

Ready to start your own growth journey?https://mustardseedminds.com/Click the link ^ to join me inside Mustard Seed Mindset, our online growth membership for women of faith! Only $59 Monthly - For a limited Time! Longing to feel better in your daily life?Searching for a sense of direction in a hard season?Looking for support to accomplish a BIG goal?https://mustardseedminds.com/private-coaching-offerClick Here ^ to apply for a FREE 1:1 live coaching session with Coach Aleks Taylor! Episode 2: How to Stop Yelling — FOR GOOD!What if the reason you keep repeating unwanted behaviors isn't your circumstances... but your thinking?In this episode, you'll learn:• Why thoughts create feelings, > feelings create actions, > and actions create results• The biggest mistake I made when trying to stop yelling• Why your brain can't focus on what not to do• What "next believable thoughts" are and how they create lasting change• The simple thought shift that helped me stop yelling for good• How journaling can help you process old identities and create new ones• Why changing your behavior starts with becoming aware of your thoughtsIf you're tired of reacting in ways that don't align with who you want to be, this episode will give you a practical tool you can start using today.Ready to go deeper? Learn more about the Mustard Seed Mindset membership at https://mustardseedminds.com/

Ready to start your own growth journey?https://mustardseedminds.com/Click the link to join Mustard Seed Mindset, my coaching membership for women of faith!Inside the membership you get:A new Masterclass each monthAccess to the ENTIRE course libraryBiweekly live group coaching with me, Aleks Taylor, a certified professional mindset coachCoaching ReplaysAccess to apply for 1:1 coachingAsk Coach Aleks a aquestion 24/7chat with other members for encouragement & accountibilityResource Libraryhttps://mustardseedminds.com/In this first episode of Think Different, Do Different, I share the story of how I went from being a yelling mom for nearly a decade to permanently breaking the habit.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why behavior change is about more than willpower• The surprising reason I kept repeating a habit I desperately wanted to stop• How growing up in a yelling home shaped my parenting• The podcast that introduced me to mindset work• Why your circumstances aren't the real problem• How your thoughts and identity influence your actions• The mindset coaching tools that completely changed my life• How I stopped yelling in just 30 days—and haven't gone back in over 5 yearsIf you've ever felt frustrated by your own reactions, stuck in patterns you can't seem to break, or discouraged that you're not showing up as the woman you want to be, this episode is for you.Listen now and discover why lasting change starts with changing the way you think.Remember: When you think different, you do different. When you think the same, you'll keep getting more of the same.