If social media leaves you feeling “less than,” emotionally drained, or stuck in comparison, today’s episode is for you. Dr. Jen Bennett joins us to unpack the emotional weight we carry online—and how to reclaim peace, purpose, and confidence in who God says we are. Together, we explore powerful mindset shifts, identity-rooted truths, and practical ways to engage social media without letting it steal your joy.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[00:00] Why “Keyboard Courage” Is Shaping Our Digital Culture—and Our Hearts

[04:00] What Do We Lose Emotionally When We Don’t Pause Before Posting?

[10:00] 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Post or Comment

[13:00] Why Do Online Words Leave Such a Lasting Impact?

[15:00] How Does Social Media Trigger Comparison, Shame, and Insecurity?

[18:00] Can These Four Questions Shift How You Show Up Online?

[22:00] Using the A.D.D. Method to Process Emotions Like Jealousy, Rejection, or Offense

[24:00] Why We Must Name the Emotion Before It Hijacks Our Behavior

[25:00] What Boundary Shift Can Help Me Use Social Media Without Losing Myself?

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We all carry expectations of our spouse, our kids, and our faith journey. What happens when those expectations go unspoken… or unmet? In this episode, we’re uncovering how hidden assumptions lead to emotional disappointment and what it really means to align our expectations with grace, truth, and God’s timing. If you’ve been frustrated, resentful, or just tired of carrying the weight of what “should” be, this episode is your invitation to let go and find peace.

What You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Could Hidden Expectations Be the Root of Your Emotional Exhaustion?

[03:00] What Are Unrealistic Expectations?

[05:00] What Happens When Fantasy Versions of Others Distort Real Relationships?

[07:00] Could “Prince Charming” Be Sabotaging Your Marriage Connection?

[10:00] What Should I Expect From My Child—And Where Does It Become Unhealthy?

[12:00] 5 Questions to Identify If an Expectation Is Quietly Becoming Toxic

[15:00] Are You Expecting Someone to Meet a Need Only God Can Fill?

[16:00] What Does Healthy Surrender Look Like When Reality Doesn’t Match Expectation?

RESOURCES:

6-WEEK LIVE STUDY with ALICIA in JULY/AUGUST 2025 on DISAPPOINTMENT:

Ready for healing from disappointment in marriage, mothering, career and more?

Join me in July/August 2025 in the Emotional Confidence Club where I'll be leading ladies through a 6-week process of noticing disappointments, processing the honest feelings behind it, and applying what we learn to everyday relationships.

Go to AliciaMichelle.com/club to apply and join us.

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• Ep 312: What to Do When You Can’t Stop Crying, Snapping, or Shutting Down
• Ep 313: Is Disappointment the Real Reason You’re Overwhelmed, Tired + Irritated?
• Ep 314: The Disappointments We Carry in Motherhood + Marriage (But Don’t Talk About)
  
  

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You’re showing up for your family and doing the “right things”... but inside, there’s a quiet grief—an ache you can’t quite name. Today we’re naming the hidden disappointments that creep into our roles as moms and wives and exploring how to heal them through honest reflection, emotional clarity and God’s grace. This is the conversation we rarely have—but desperately need.

What You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Could the Exhaustion You Feel Be Disappointment In Disguise?

[04:00] What Happens When Guilt Keeps You From Receiving Rest or Connection?

[06:00] Are Impossible Expectations Silently Shaping How You See Yourself As A Mom?

[08:00] What Does Disappointment Sound Like In Marriage—And Why Don’t We Talk About It?

[11:00] Why “Taking Responsibility” Can Become A Trap For Self-Blame

[13:00] Are You Living Under Grace—Or Secretly Trying To Earn Your Worth?

[14:00] Three Questions to Identify and Process Disappointment

[15:00] How Childhood Beliefs About Emotions And Roles Still Shape Your Inner Critic

[17:00] What Changes When We Start Talking Honestly About Our Disappointments At Home?

[20:00] How Naming Your Hidden Hurts Opens The Door To Emotional Healing

[21:00] What Kind Of Support Do You Really Need When You’re Carrying Quiet Grief?

RESOURCES:

6-WEEK LIVE STUDY with ALICIA in JULY/AUGUST 2025 on DISAPPOINTMENT:

Ready for healing from disappointment in marriage, mothering, career and more?

Join me in July/August 2025 in the Emotional Confidence Club where I'll be leading ladies through a 6-week process of noticing disappointments, processing the honest feelings behind it, and applying what we learn to everyday relationships.

Go to AliciaMichelle.com/club to apply and join us.

RELATED EPISODES

• Ep 312: What to Do When You Can’t Stop Crying, Snapping, or Shutting Down
  
• Ep 313: Is Disappointment the Real Reason Why You're Overwhelmed, Tired + Irritated?
  
• Ep 310: How to Let Go of Control and Still Feel Safe

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Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.