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Choose 2 Think: Breaking Free from Unhealthy Thought Loops as a Christian Woman

Victoria D. Lydon, MA | Author and Certified Christian Life Coach

What if your biggest battles aren’t out there—but in your own mind? Join author and Christian life coach Victoria Lydon as she helps you find freedom from overthinking, anxiety, and exhausting thought loops that keep you stuck in your head. Blending biblical truth with brain science, you’ll learn how to: take every thought captive, interrupt spirals before they take over, replace lies with truth, and retrain your mind for lasting peace, clarity, and purpose. If you love God but feel mentally

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380: You’re Doing Better Than You Think with Jennifer...

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2025/12/04

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

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379: A Simple Thanksgiving Thought Detox

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2025/11/27

UPDATED: ⁠The Christmas Survival Guide ⁠⁠https//:lchi.p0/cd832/050matechristmasglistmakingandsurvivalkitTune in for a heartfelt Thanksgiving message focused on gratitude and mental well-being. Victoria emphasizes the importance of recognizing mental clutter, challenging negative thoughts, and replacing them with truths rooted in faith. She encourages you to practice gratitude even in imperfect situations and acknowledges the messiness of life while offering a prayer of thanks.Gratitude is a mental

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00:37:55

378: Ditch the Holiday Blues (Pt. 2): 3 Thought...

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2025/11/20

🔹 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

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00:37:59

377: Ditch the Holiday Blues (Pt. 1): The Mindset...

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2025/11/13

🔹 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

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00:33:12

376: Stop the Thought Spiral: 2 Tools for a Sound Mind

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2025/11/06

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

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00:17:33

375: An Easy HACK to Help You Renew Your Mind--Take...

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2025/10/30

🔹 Grab your free download: ⁠The 7 Rs for Living Your Best Thought Life⁠ https//:lchi.p/b954-7/9623Did you know that roughly 80% of your thoughts are negative and 95% are repeated? No wonder it’s so easy to get stuck in mental ruts! In this short and powerful episode, Victoria unpacks how your brain actually wires your thoughts — and how God can help you interrupt old grooves and create new ones rooted in truth.Let's unpact the first “R” in Victoria’s signature framework: The 7 Rs for Living Your

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00:26:10

374: Wired to Shine: Your Brain, the Bible, and the...

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2025/10/23

Feeling weary or like your light is flickering? In this heartfelt episode of the Choose 2 Think Podcast, Victoria opens up about walking through grief and caregiving while rediscovering the power of God’s light within. Blending Biblical truth, neuroscience, and thought renewal, Victoria helps Christian women over 50 reclaim their light, even in life’s dimmest seasons.She shares how thoughts can either dim or brighten your spirit, why gratitude is a brain-based pathway to joy, and how understanding

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00:33:18

373: Thoughts about my Papa

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2025/10/16

A little bit about my father who passed away.

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00:12:46

372: How Knowing God Changes Everything: 7 Voices of...

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2025/10/09

🔹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your FREE 1-page affirmation sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to accompany this series! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/67dd072cfb08/30-thoughts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔹 NEW! Get the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AUDIO version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of the affirmations to help rewire your brain with truth! Patreon.com/choose2think💡🔹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE GRATITUDE WHEEL printable ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://mailchi.mp/a8870c773e36/gratitude-wheelWhat if your greatest breakthroughs begin with one choice—to think differently through faith in God?In this special

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00:52:34

371: Healing vs. Freedom: The Key to Mental &...

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2025/10/02

Elena Huggins, author of Untwist Me: Uncomplicated Life Hacks for Mental and Emotional Liberation shares her personal journey of faith, trauma, and healing, emphasizing the importance of understanding the difference between being healed and being free. Our conversation delves into the complexities of trauma, the significance of processing emotions, and the role of Scripture in finding peace and clarity. Elena offers practical advice to help you navigate your own mental health challenges and

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00:33:15

370: Rewire Your Default Mode: Let God Sustain You in...

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2025/09/25

Let's chat about the importance of God's sustaining care and how to navigate life's challenges through faith. Do you know what the Default Mode Network (DMN) is? How about the Divine Mode Network (as I call it!)? Let's dig deep on how your thoughts can impact your mental health. Through biblical examples and practical steps, I'll emphasize the power of affirmations and the need to rewire our minds to focus on hope and truth. Is it time you embraced God's help and transform your thought patterns so

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00:31:30

369: Prayer + Neuroscience: How Talking to God...

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2025/09/18

Have you ever thought about what’s really happening in your brain when you pray? In this episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite topics—the powerful connection between prayer, thoughts, and neuroscience.Here’s the amazing truth: prayer isn’t just talking to God (though that’s the heart of it!). It also reshapes your brain’s pathways. Every time you pray, you’re not only building intimacy with God—you’re also retraining your mind to calm down, focus, and lean into hope.I’ll share how prayer

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00:33:56

368: Stop Overthinking, Start Believing: God Will...

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2025/09/11

Ever feel stuck in decision overload—second-guessing every choice, lying awake with racing thoughts, or wondering if you’ve already missed God’s plan for your life? You’re not alone, friend. In this episode of the Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast, we’re unpacking the affirmation “God will guide me.”I’ll share some of my own stories of how God showed up in both the little things (like picture frames!) and the big transitions (like remarriage and buying a home). We’ll talk about why His guidance

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00:30:08

367: Start Your Day Renewed: How God’s Mercies (and a...

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2025/09/04

In the last episode, we chatted about getting good sleep. In this one, we'll talk about how your morning time really is the sweet spot for your entire day! Discover the neurological benefits of starting the your day with intention! Learn what top 3 habits will get you headed in the right direction and remember to show grace to yourself for those messy mornings! TakeawaysMornings set the tone for the entire day.The brain resets itself during sleep, cleaning out toxins.Cortisol levels rise in the

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00:27:56

366: From Tossing to Trusting: Biblical and...

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2025/08/28

What keeps you up at night?Worries about your family members? Your finances? Your health? Our country? Feartoo much caffeine or a big meal closer to bedtimeblue light haunted by past mistakes and regret and shame?Sleep is essential for optimal health and we spend about 1/3 of our lives doing it! But these days anxiety levels are high and finding sufficient rest can be a bit of a challenge. This episode is mostly common knowledge (you know google-able)…you’ve heard most your life…but I wanted to pull

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00:23:15

365: Running on Empty? Here’s How God Renews Your...

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2025/08/21

Let's chat about the importance of relying on God's strength rather than our own. All of us Christ followers could use a mental, emotional, and spiritual tune-up by decluttering our lives and minds. I'll shares practical tools and affirmations to help you exchange your burdens for God's strength, ultimately leading to a more peaceful and fulfilling life.TakeawaysAffirmation: God renews my strength.Self-reliance leads to burnout and exhaustion.Decluttering creates space for God's

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00:24:49

364: Clear Your Space, Clear Your Mind: Declutter...

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2025/08/14

Let's talk clutter! It's NOT a done deal! You can get on top of the clutter in your house AND in your head! Pinky promise! Join me as we discuss the importance of renewing your mind and decluttering both mentally and physically. We'll explore the reasons behind mental clutter, the neuroscience of thoughts, and practical steps to clear both the mind and home. Affirmations are key and you gotta learn to replace negative thoughts with truth. You'll find the action items and challenge do-able. The

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00:38:24

363: Think Better, Play Better: 7 Steps to a Winning...

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2025/08/07

Join me as I explore the emotional and psychological challenges faced by pickleball players, particularly anxiety and stress during matches (and in life!).We'll discuss the brain's response to these feelings and walk through the 7 R's method for helping you manage your thoughts and emotions effectively. The conversation also delves into the impact of expectations on performance and provides practical tips for resetting during matches to maintain focus and composure. Overall, the episode emphasizes

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00:28:37

362: Finding Peace: How to Break Free from Anxiety...

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2025/07/31

In this powerful second part of my conversation with Dr. Ronnie Kent and Dr. James Kent, authors of The Anxiety Algorithm, we dig deeper into how faith, mindset, and God’s presence can transform anxious patterns into lasting peace and joy.The Kents share how abiding in Christ—not striving—produces the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. We talk about how the Holy Spirit shields us like “filter paper,” allowing only what shapes us into Christ’s likeness to touch our lives, and how to apply the Anxiety

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00:32:32

361: The Anxiety Algorithm: A Biblical Path to...

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2025/07/24

Dr. Ronnie Kent and Dr. James Kent, authors of The Anxiety Algorithm., discuss the journey of writing the book, the importance of understanding anxiety patterns, and the role of scripture in overcoming anxiety. The conversation delves into practical applications of the algorithm, personal growth, and the significance of preparation in managing anxiety, especially in high-stakes situations. The episode emphasizes the importance of abiding in Christ and how the algorithm can lead to healing and

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