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Think New Thoughts Podcast

Think New Thoughts Podcast

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A Podcast for Christian Moms

Who Are Emotionally Tired and Ready for a Kinder Way to Live

Short, honest episodes to help you interrupt negative spirals, speak to yourself with grace, and return to peace. One thought at a time.

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Emily Ricks Emily Ricks

Episode 66: Stop Solving Low Quality Problems

If you've been feeling worn down and burned out, you might be wasting your energy trying to solve low quality problems. In this episode, I'm sharing how to spot these problems, and redefine how you're thinking about them, so you can put your brain to work solving problems that will build strength, wisdom, and resilience.

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Emily Ricks Emily Ricks

Episode 65: Room to Receive

Making room changes everything. From clearing physical spaces to letting go of old emotions and beliefs, this episode shows you how to create space for love, confidence, and new possibilities to flow into your life.  You’ll hear practical strategies and inspiring examples to help you welcome what you truly want.

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Michelle Utecht Michelle Utecht

Episode 64: Encore Episode - Gratitude in Advance

Did you know you can be grateful for things that haven't happened yet?  You can't know exactly what the future holds, but if you visualize what you hope for and believe is possible, you can experience a feeling of gratitude now, that will fuel you toward a future that is full of things to be grateful for. Tune into this week's episode to consider a whole new way of looking at what it means to have faith. 

This epsiode originally aired on Thanksgiving 2024. 

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Michelle Utecht Michelle Utecht

Episode 63: When Someone Else is Driving You Crazy

Other people don’t always do what we want them to — and that’s okay. In this episode, I show you how to stop reaching for their steering wheel and take charge of your own thoughts, feelings, and choices. Discover a surprising way to protect your peace and keep your sanity, even when everyone else seems determined to test it.

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Michelle Utecht Michelle Utecht

Episode 62: 3 Ways to Lead Yourself (Instead of Push Yourself!)

Tired of pushing yourself to get things done — only to feel drained and frustrated? In this episode, I share three ways to lead yourself instead of push yourself, so you can create motivation that feels joyful, sustainable, and actually works. You’ll learn how to connect with a meaningful vision, invite and encourage yourself, and cultivate the emotions that make progress feel easier.

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Emily Ricks Emily Ricks

Episode 61: Don't Fall For Mental Spam

Do you ever catch your mind sending messages that SEEM true but leave you anxious, panicked or confused? Just like spam in your inbox, some thoughts are meant to deceive — but when you pause and look closer, you can begin to see what’s real. In this episode, I’ll share a few ways to recognize the lies and tune your heart back to truth.

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Michelle Utecht Michelle Utecht

Episode 60: When You Can't Stop Worrying

Your brain loves to worry. It thinks it’s keeping you safe. But what if worry isn’t as helpful as it claims to be? In this episode, I share stories from real clients who’ve learned to quiet their minds—and a simple but powerful strategy you can use when you want to breathe easier. 

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Carbon & Clay Carbon & Clay

Episode 59: Do You Want to Live By Design, Or By Default?

Are you living your life by design—or just by default? In this episode, we’ll talk about how easy it is to slip into unintentional routines that make life harder than it needs to be, and how a little bit of intention can bring more peace, purpose, and joy to your days.

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Michelle Utecht Michelle Utecht

Episode 58: Finding Your Way Out of Shame

Shame tells us we are our mistakes — but that’s not the truth. In this episode, we’ll explore how to recognize shame when it shows up and walk through five practical questions that can lead you back to peace, self-compassion, and alignment with your values. You’ll discover how to meet yourself with understanding, which will launch you into growth and improvement. 

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Michelle Utecht Michelle Utecht

Episode 57: Think On These Things

In this episode, I share how Philippians 4:8 can become your personal “to-think list” for navigating life’s hardest challenges. You’ll hear a powerful story of how one woman reframed her diagnosis by choosing to focus on what is true, honest, pure, and lovely—and how you can do the same. If you’ve been feeling weighed down by fear, worry, or uncertainty, this simple exercise will help you shift your thoughts and open your heart to hope.

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Emily Ricks Emily Ricks

Episode 56: What if Hurry Won't Get You There Faster?

We often believe that hurrying will help us get more done or reach our goals faster. But what if hurry is actually slowing us down—leaving us drained, scattered, and missing the joy along the way? Tune in to explore the hidden cost of rushing through life, and the surprising alternative that can help you move forward with more clarity, peace, and even greater results.

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Emily Ricks Emily Ricks

Episode 55: An Amazing Thing That Happens

Compassion changes everything. In this episode, I share a simple story from the Costco food court that revealed something amazing: when we practice kindness toward ourselves, it becomes almost effortless to extend compassion to others. You’ll learn why judgment sneaks in so easily, how it actually pulls us away from our values, and how to stay rooted in the love and gentleness you really want to live.

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Emily Ricks Emily Ricks

Episode 54: 3 Keys to Help You Think New Thoughts

Want to change the way you experience life? It starts with the way you think. In this episode, I share three simple but powerful keys that will help you unlock new ways of thinking: awareness, ownership, and intention. Tune in to find out how to use these keys to stop spinning in old patterns and start moving toward more peace, joy, and possibility.

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Emily Ricks Emily Ricks

Episode 53: When Things Don't Go the Way You Hoped They Would

Disappointment is part of every life—a job you didn’t get, a relationship that ended, a dream that fell through. In this episode, I’ll show you how to allow the grief without adding extra layers of suffering, how to let gratitude soften the past, and how to choose hope for the future. If your heart feels heavy because things didn’t go the way you hoped they would, this conversation is for you.

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Emily Ricks Emily Ricks

Episode 52: The Villain In Your Story

Every great story has a villain—but what happens when you unknowingly cast one in your own life? Whether it’s your teenager, your boss, your body, or your past, seeing something as the “bad guy” can turn you into the victim, and leave you feeling powerless...even though you're actually not.  In this episode, I’ll show you how to rewrite that story so there are no villains—only teachers. If you've been feeling stuck, this epsiode will help you find the freedom to grow, learn, and move forward.

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Emily Ricks Emily Ricks

Episode 51: Stop Turning Off the Lights

We all have moments when emotions feel too heavy, so we reach for something—our phones, food, shopping, Netflix—to take the edge off. It works for a minute, but those “buffers” don’t solve the mess, they just hide it. In this episode, I’ll help you start to notice some of your buffers, and start to understand how they might actually be limiting you more than helping you.  I'll share how you can keep the lights on--which may feel super uncomfortable in the moment--but it’s the path to real freedom.

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Emily Ricks Emily Ricks

Episode 50: The Real Reasons You’re Feeling Anxious, Lonely, or Powerless

Have you ever tried to run someone else’s life… and ended up running yourself into the ground? 🙋‍♀️ Been there. In this week’s episode, I talk about the sneaky way we step out of our own business (with the best intentions!) and why it leaves us anxious, lonely, and powerless. Plus, how to step back into the one place you actually do have power—and find so much more peace there.

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Emily Ricks Emily Ricks

Episode 49: Try Flipping the Lens

Feeling nervous before a big moment? Or powerless when someone’s choices are driving you crazy? This week, I’ll show you one quick shift that can change your emotions almost instantly.  This is an epsiode you won't want to miss. 

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Emily Ricks Emily Ricks

Episode 48: When It Feels Hard to Decide

Have you ever felt totally stuck in a decision—like you're standing at a fork in the road, but both paths look uncomfortable? This week’s episode is all about decision debt—what it is, why we create it, and how to stop spinning in "I don't know."  If your brain’s been feeling cluttered lately, this one’s for you.

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Emily Ricks Emily Ricks

Episode 47: Processing Emotions--The Sweet Spot Between Two Extremes

Most of us were never really taught how to feel our feelings—we either shove them down and smile through it or scramble to do something to try to fix them right away. In this episode, I’m introducing a gentler, wiser way: processing. I’ll walk you through how to hold space for your emotions without letting them pile up or run the show.

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