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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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399: Nature Therapy - How to Reset and Renew Your...

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2026/04/16

👉🏽 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your FREE 1-page 7 R's for Living Your Best Thought Life guide at https//:lchi.p/b954-7/9623Today on the show, Victoria explores how nature can be a powerful tool to interrupt toxic thought loops, reduce anxiety, and restore mental and spiritual well-being. She shares scientific insights, personal stories, and practical strategies rooted in faith to help Christian women harness God's creation for mental health.Neuroscience of being in natureUsing nature to interrupt toxic

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00:36:00

398: How You Can Break the Cycle of Enabling: 4 Steps...

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2026/04/09

📢 FREE RESOURCE TO ACCOMPANY SERIES: Codependency Patterns Guide: https://mailchi.mp/1c0f94b1875d/codependency-style-guideIn the final Part 3 of the Codependency Series, Victoria unpacks the complex issue of enabling in relationships, focusing on how to recognize enabling behaviors, understand their biblical roots, and learn practical steps to foster healthier, truth-based interactions.You might want to tune in to Episode 396: The Rescuer and 397: The Performer - to enjoy the full series. To listen

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00:42:25

397: The Hidden Trap of Being the “Helpful One”...

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2026/04/02

💥FREE RESOURCE: ⁠The Codependency Patterns Guide ⁠ https://mailchi.mp/1c0f94b1875d/codependency-style-guide⁠In Part 2 of this series, we’re diving into a subtle but powerful pattern of codependency—the Performer.This is the pattern where your sense of worth becomes tied to being needed, helping others, and showing up. It often looks healthy on the outside… but underneath, it can leave you feeling exhausted, unseen, or quietly frustrated.In this episode, Victoria shares personal stories, biblical

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00:27:55

396: When Helping Turns into Rescuing (Overcoming...

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2026/03/26

Victoria explores the subtle dynamics of co-dependency, how helping can turn into rescuing, and the importance of trusting God in relationships. This episode offers practical insights and biblical examples to foster healthier, faith-based connections. keywordsco-dependency, helping, rescuing, trust in God, relationships, biblical examples, emotional boundaries, spiritual growth key topicsCo-dependency patterns in relationshipsBiblical examples of unhealthy helping (Sarah and Abraham)Practical steps

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00:41:59

395: Is It a Tragedy or an Inconvenience? Your Brain...

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2026/03/19

Victoria shares her personal experience of a challenging vacation, exploring how to distinguish between tragedies and inconveniences. She offers practical insights on mental reframing, biblical perspectives, and maintaining peace amidst life's disruptions.KEY TOPICSDistinguishing between tragedy and inconvenienceThe role of the amygdala and stress responseBiblical guidance on thoughts and mental disciplinePractical steps for mental reframingPersonal story of a challenging vacationChapters00:00

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00:25:47

394: The Surprising Reason Joy Keeps Slipping Away

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2026/03/12

What if joy isn’t something you wait for… but something you cultivate?In this final episode of the Tending Your Inner Garden series, Victoria invites listeners to reconsider what joy really is. Rather than treating joy as a fleeting emotion tied to circumstances, she explores how Scripture presents joy as a form of spiritual strength—one that grows when our inner life is aligned with God.Building on the previous episodes about awareness, truth, hope, and peace, this conversation explains why joy is

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00:36:43

393: Off Script: I Couldn’t Do What I Told You To Do

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2026/03/05

This week’s episode wasn’t planned.After last week’s conversation about peace, I found myself in a place where the very practices I shared felt hard — almost unreachable. Instead of recording Part 5 of our series, I decided to speak from where I actually am right now: grieving, processing, and learning to rest.It’s been nearly five months since my dad passed away, and the grief is still tender. A simple visit to the local VA to donate his glasses brought a fresh wave of emotion. Add to that shifting

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00:39:17

392: How to Find Peace of Mind (Part 4 in Inner...

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2026/02/26

Are you wondering how to find peace in a stressed-out world? In this episode, Victoria explores how to experience the peace of God in your mind and body, how to calm your nervous system using Scripture-based practices, and practical steps for emotional regulation that help you live with steadiness and joy.In this powerful episode of the Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast, Victoria invites you to see peace in an entirely new way. Not as the absence of chaos. Not as pretending everything is fine

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00:21:10

391: When Hope Feels Thin: Replanting Faith That Lasts

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2026/02/19

What if hope isn’t something you wait for… but something you train for?In this powerful episode, Victoria invites Christian women into a completely different way of thinking about hope. Not as a fleeting emotion. Not as wishful optimism. But as a spiritual discipline that requires attention, intention, and daily care.Because here’s the truth: you can love God deeply and still feel depleted. You can have faith and still wrestle with discouragement. And that doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means

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00:31:07

390: The Hidden Lies Running Your Inner World—and How...

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2026/02/12

What if the thoughts shaping your emotions…aren’t actually true?In Part 2 of the Inner Garden series, Victoria invites you deeper into your mind/your thinking—where awareness becomes the first act of healing and truth becomes the tool that transforms everything.This episode is for the Christian woman who loves God but feels stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, or quiet discouragement. Victoria vulnerably shares her own struggle with negative thinking and reveals why trying

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00:33:54

389: The FIRST Action You Must Take to Create Change...

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2026/02/05

What if the reason nothing is changing isn’t because you’re doing it wrong—but because you’re not noticing what’s already happening inside you?This is the very first episode in a brand new mini-series called Tending Your Inner Garden—a gentle, hope-filled exploration of how your thoughts, emotions, and mindsets shape the life you’re living.In this episode, we’re talking about awareness.Not fixing.Not forcing.Not judging.Just noticing.Using the beautiful imagery from The Secret Garden, we’ll look at

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00:35:31

388: When Joy Feels Hard, This Changes Everything

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2026/01/29

What do you do when you wake up and your heart feels heavy—but the day is still waiting for you?In this concluding episode of the 30 Thoughts Series, Victoria closes with an honest, hope-filled conversation about grief, health, aging, and the daily choice to rejoice. Drawing from Scripture, personal experience, and simple brain science, Victoria reminds you that rejoicing is not denial—it is a decision that reshapes your mind, strengthens your faith, and anchors your soul.You’ll hear reflections on

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00:54:25

387: Is Your Gut Driving Your Anxiety? Unlocking the...

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2026/01/22

What if anxiety, mood swings, and low resilience aren’t starting in your mind—but in your gut?In this episode of the Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast, host Victoria welcomes Gabe Dough, serial entrepreneur and gut health expert from Good Bru, for a powerful conversation on the brain–gut connection and why the microbiome plays a primary role in mental, emotional, and physical health.Gabe explains why the gut is often called the “second brain,” detailing how its vast network of neurons and its

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00:35:33

386: When Surrender Rewires the Mind: From Striving...

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2026/01/15

In this deeply personal and hope-filled episode of the Choose to Think Inspirational Podcast, Victoria invites listeners into an honest conversation about self-control, grief, surrender, and the quiet exhaustion that comes from trying to do life in our own strength.Drawing from her own experiences—memories of her father, moments of self-pity, struggles with temptation, and the pressure of performance—Victoria explores what it truly means to be a vessel for God’s love rather than the source of it

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00:28:05

385: God Sees You: The Neuroscience and Comfort of...

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2026/01/08

🎁 Free RESOURCE to accompany this episode: ⁠⁠30 Biblical Affirmations to Change Your Thought Life⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/67dd072cfb08/30-thoughtsDo you ever feel unseen—especially in a season of transition, change, or quiet faithfulness?In this episode of the Choose 2 Think Podcast, Victoria explores the powerful affirmation “God sees me,” inspired by Hagar’s story in Genesis 16 and the sacred naming of God as El Roi—the God who sees.Victoria shares personal reflections on rest, self-control, and

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00:25:16

384: New Year, Tender Heart: Choosing Hope One...

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2026/01/01

🔹 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

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383: Caution -- super transparent sharing on tap!...

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2025/12/25

🔹 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/3Hcl7v1I could barely make it through this heartfelt

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00:21:35

382: She Smiles at the Future: Why Strong Christian...

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2025/12/18

🎁 Free Download: ⁠30 Biblical Affirmations to Change Your Thought Life⁠ ⁠https://mailchi.mp/67dd072cfb08/30-thoughts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔹 NEW! Get the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AUDIO version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of the affirmations to help rewire your brain with truth! Patreon.com/choose2think💡Let's chat about what you're "wearing" these days! On this episode, Victoria emphasizes the importance of spiritual clothing, encouraging listeners to choose strength and dignity daily. Through personal anecdotes, she

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00:37:55

381: Brain-Healthy Holiday: Navigating Grief, Stress,...

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2025/12/11

FREEBIE: 20 Brain Boosting Gifts - a Simple Guide: https://mailchi.mp/295b0b8e10a7/20-gifts-that-boost-the-brain-this-christmasUPDATED: ⁠⁠The Christmas Survival Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠https//:lchi.p0/cd832/050matechristmasglistmakingandsurvivalkitJoin me as I share my personal journey through grief, stress, and the importance of choosing positive thoughts. I discuss the impact of the holiday season on mental health, the significance of forgiveness, and the power of community support. I'll also offers practical

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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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