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Untangle Your Thoughts | Trust in God, Hear from God, Mental Health Tips, Negative Thoughts, Relationship with God, Christian Podcast, Emotional Healing, Spiritual Growth
Hosted by Jessica Hottle | Christian Life Coach, Spiritual Growth Mentor, Christian Mental Health Coach, Christian Counseling · EN
Hey friend!
Do you want to overcome negative thoughts?
Do you want to be able to discern whether it’s your feelings telling you what to do or God?
Are you praying for a mental breakthrough?
I’m here to say that numbing out doesn’t have to be your only option.
Do you want to overcome negative thoughts?
Do you want to be able to discern whether it’s your feelings telling you what to do or God?
Are you praying for a mental breakthrough?
I’m here to say that numbing out doesn’t have to be your only option.
Hard and bad things that have happened in this world that need a safe space to be processed. And the church should be one of those places. And this podcast is one of those places.
I’m Jessica Hottle, a Board-Certified Master Mental Health Coach, author, and speaker. I help women overcome negative thought patterns to regain control of their lives. Most importantly, I’m the big sister who is going to tell you the truth because I care.
In this podcast, we are going to be talking about:
-> Feelings: The good, the bad, and the ugly
-> Practical ways to take care of your emotional and mental health while never losing sight of God
-> How to study your Bible so that you can grow a deeper relationship with God and the church
So pull up a chair and join me at the table. Let’s get to the bottom of what’s holding you back.
Next steps:
Get My Free 3-Day Bible Study:
https://www.jessicahottle.com/3-day-study
Have Me As a Coach in Your Corner: https://www.patreon.com/JessicaHottle
Untangle Your Thoughts: https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal
Visit My Website: https://www.jessicahottle.com
Email Me: jessica@jessicahottle.com (Jessica Hottle, Christian Mental Health Coach)
I’m Jessica Hottle, a Board-Certified Master Mental Health Coach, author, and speaker. I help women overcome negative thought patterns to regain control of their lives. Most importantly, I’m the big sister who is going to tell you the truth because I care.
In this podcast, we are going to be talking about:
-> Feelings: The good, the bad, and the ugly
-> Practical ways to take care of your emotional and mental health while never losing sight of God
-> How to study your Bible so that you can grow a deeper relationship with God and the church
So pull up a chair and join me at the table. Let’s get to the bottom of what’s holding you back.
Next steps:
Get My Free 3-Day Bible Study:
https://www.jessicahottle.com/3-day-study
Have Me As a Coach in Your Corner: https://www.patreon.com/JessicaHottle
Untangle Your Thoughts: https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal
Visit My Website: https://www.jessicahottle.com
Email Me: jessica@jessicahottle.com (Jessica Hottle, Christian Mental Health Coach)
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Learning to Be Okay When Someone Isn’t Okay With You
1w ago00:13:42Tap to summarizeFor many of us, discomfort doesn’t come from conflict itself; it comes from the belief that someone else’s disappointment must mean something is wrong with us. When approval has felt like safety for most of your life, even small moments of tension can trigger anxiety, overthinking, and the urge to fix or perform. This episode takes an honest look at why being okay when someone isn’t okay with you feels so hard, how our nervous system and faith both play a role, and what it means to remain steady, loving, and emotionally grounded without needing everyone to understand or agree with you. Also, don't forget!👇🏻Summer Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your ThoughtsIf you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. CLICK HERE!Rooting for you,JessicaI’d love to hear from you where you’re at, what you’re walking through, and what would actually help you most right now.If you have a minute, click this link and fill out a short survey. Your answers will help me create episodes, tools, and resources that truly meet you in this season. Your voice matters to me.If you want support that’s specific to you and your story, learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coachingOr book your free 20-minute consultation here!Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.comThe information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
Transcribe →3 Subtle Mistakes Keeping You Stuck in Anxiety
2w ago00:15:45Tap to summarizeI want to start today with a phrase a lot of us live by, sometimes without even realizing it: If I can just understand this… I’ll feel better.When anxiety shows up, it’s often not because you’re doing something wrong or lacking faith. It’s because different parts of you are trying to protect you the only way they know how. And when we misunderstand that, we end up fighting ourselves instead of finding relief.Today I want to slow this down and look at what anxiety is actually rooted in, why control and avoidance can keep the loop going, and how peace becomes possible, not by forcing calm, but by understanding what’s really happening inside you.Also, don't forget!👇🏻Summer Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your ThoughtsIf you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. CLICK HERE!Rooting for you,JessicaI’d love to hear from you where you’re at, what you’re walking through, and what would actually help you most right now.If you have a minute, click this link and fill out a short survey. Your answers will help me create episodes, tools, and resources that truly meet you in this season. Your voice matters to me.If you want support that’s specific to you and your story, learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coachingOr book your free 20-minute consultation here!Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.comThe information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
Transcribe →The Bible Says, “God Is Near,” But How Do You Believe That When He Feels Distant?
3w ago00:09:46Tap to summarizeMany believers wrestle with the tension between what Scripture says about God’s nearness and what they actually experience in moments of silence, pain, or emotional heaviness. There are seasons where God feels distant, not because faith is gone, but because something inside doesn’t register His presence the way it once did. If you’ve ever wondered why you can believe God is close and still feel far from Him, or why prayer can feel like it’s going unanswered in the middle of real struggle, this episode is for you. Today, we slow down that disconnect and look at what may be shaping your experience of distance so you can begin to understand it with more honesty and less self-blame.Also, don't forget!👇🏻Summer Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your ThoughtsIf you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time.🫶🏻 CLICK HERE!Rooting for you,JessicaI’d love to hear from you where you’re at, what you’re walking through, and what would actually help you most right now.If you have a minute, click this link and fill out a short survey. Your answers will help me create episodes, tools, and resources that truly meet you in this season.Your voice matters to me.If you want support that’s specific to you and your story, learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coachingOr book your free 20-minute consultation here!Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.comThe information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
Transcribe →The Missing Piece in Your Healing (Hint: It’s Not More Mindset Work)
4w ago00:20:06Tap to summarizeA lot of what’s being shared in the wellness and mindset space can start to feel overwhelming. There are always more things to fix, more things to optimize, more pressure to “get it right.” And yet, even with all of that effort, many people still feel anxious, dysregulated, or mentally stuck in ways they can’t seem to think their way out of. If you’ve been trying to do the right things but still feel like something isn’t adding up internally, you’re not alone in that tension. In this episode, we slow down and look at what may be missing beneath the surface and why your experience may have less to do with effort and more to do with what your body actually needs to feel supported. Rooting for you,JessicaSpring Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your ThoughtsIf you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time.👉 CLICK HERE!Next steps:Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coachingOr book your free 20-minute consultation here!Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.comThe information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
Transcribe →Does God Give You More Than You Can Handle? Or Have We Misunderstood That Completely?
Apr 1500:13:01Tap to summarizeMany believers have been taught the phrase, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” For some, that idea has brought comfort. For others, it has quietly added pressure, especially in seasons where life feels overwhelming, heavy, or unrelenting. If you’ve ever wondered why things still feel like too much even while trying to trust God, this episode is for you. Today’s conversation explores where that belief comes from, how Scripture is often misunderstood, and how overwhelm can become less about what you’re carrying and more about the meaning you’ve attached to it.Rooting for you,JessicaSpring Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your ThoughtsIf you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time.👉 CLICK HERE!Next steps:Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coachingOr book your free 20-minute consultation here!Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.comThe information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
Transcribe →The Bible Says “Do Not Be Anxious”… But You Still Are
Apr 800:15:01Tap to summarizeIf you’ve been following God, doing the right things, trying to renew your mind, and yet you still feel anxious or worn down - this episode is for you.For a long time, I thought growth meant pushing forward no matter what - staying disciplined, strong, and productive. On the outside, it looked healthy; spiritually, it sounded right. But underneath, I was ignoring how rushed my soul felt and how heavy my body was carrying everything.And I didn’t realize it then, but I wasn’t always “pressing on” because I was free. Sometimes I was just afraid to stop. That’s what I want to slow down and talk about today.Rooting for you,JessicaSpring Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your ThoughtsIf you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time.👉 CLICK HERE!Next steps:Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coachingOr book your free 20-minute consultation here!Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.comThe information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
Transcribe →How to Sit with Your Thoughts Without Spiraling
Apr 100:11:22Tap to summarizeI want to start today with something that might feel uncomfortably familiar - you finally get a quiet moment, and almost immediately, your thoughts show up.Something you replay from earlier and before you realize it, your body feels tense, and your mind is off and running.If quiet moments tend to make your thoughts louder instead of calmer, if stillness feels more stressful than restful, or if you usually reach for noise, distraction, or productivity to avoid what might come up, this episode is for you.Because the issue isn’t that you can’t be still, it’s that no one ever showed you how to stay present without getting pulled into the spiral.Rooting for you,JessicaSpring Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your Thoughts If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time. 👉 CLICK HERE! Next steps:Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coachingOr book your free 20-minute consultation here!Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.comThe information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
Transcribe →The Exhaustion of Living in the “What If” Mental Loops
Mar 2500:10:16Tap to summarizeMany of us know the “what if” loop all too well. "What if I made the wrong decision?" "What if this situation gets worse?" "What if I missed what God was telling me?" Suddenly, your mind is ten steps ahead, trying to predict or control every possible outcome. It’s exhausting mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, even when you’re trying to trust God.If you’ve ever found yourself replaying scenarios, rehearsing conversations, or bracing for the next “what if,” this episode is for you. I'm unpacking why your mind keeps spinning and how noticing the loop can be the first step toward stepping out of it.Rooting for you,JessicaNext steps:Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coachingOr book your free 20-minute consultation here!Get my self-paced course, Untangle Your Thoughts program: https://www.jessicahottle.com/healEmail me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.comThe information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
Transcribe →The Bible Says, “Give It to God,” But How Do You Do That When You Need Control to Feel Safe?
Mar 1800:11:28Tap to summarizeDoes this sound familiar? It’s late, you’re exhausted, but your mind won’t slow down. You’re replaying what was said, what you chose, what you wish you could still change - and somewhere in that loop, a well-meaning thought shows up: “Just give it to God.” You try to sit with that idea, but instead of calm, everything inside you tightens. Because letting go sounds spiritual, but holding on feels safer.If you’ve ever wondered why surrender feels more stressful than control, this conversation is for you. We’re going to talk about why “giving it to God” isn’t always as simple as it sounds, and what might actually be happening inside you when your mind refuses to let go.Rooting for you,JessicaNext steps:Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coachingOr book your free 20-minute consultation here!Get my self-paced course, Untangle Your Thoughts program: https://www.jessicahottle.com/healEmail me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.comThe information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
Transcribe →When You Feel Like You Are Doing Everything Right by God and Still Suffering
Mar 1100:13:32Tap to summarizeHave you ever gone through a season where you were sincerely trying to follow God - praying, seeking Him, doing what you believed was right - and yet the situation you were in still felt painful or unresolved? When that happens, it can create a quiet inner tension. Part of you wants to keep trusting, but another part starts scanning for what might have gone wrong. Questions begin to surface: Did I misunderstand something? Did I miss God somewhere along the way? If you’ve ever wrestled with those thoughts during a hard season, today’s conversation is for you.Rooting for you,JessicaNext steps:Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coachingOr book your free 20-minute consultation here!Get my self-paced course, Untangle Your Thoughts program: https://www.jessicahottle.com/healEmail me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.comThe information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.
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