Think New Thoughts

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. Apply now for my 1:1 coaching program, Renew Your Mind , and start personalized sessions in January. Could be the best gift you give yourself this year.

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. Apply now to start my 12 week coaching program in January But only if you want to invite new thoughts, new emotions, new ideas, new relationships, new habits, and new accomplishments into your 2026. ;)

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. Free Masterclass on December 4th- Stop Being Mean To Yourself: For Christian moms who want to trade self-criticms for God's grace. Last time this class will be offered in 2025. Save your spot now!

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. Download My Free Guide: Catch That Thought A simple, faith-based tool to help you notice negative self-talk and gently shift it to new, more joy-filled thoughts. Book a Free Mini Session With Me Are you curious about coaching? Have you heard something on my podcast that resonated with you, but you're not sure how to apply it to your unique situation? Sign up for a free 1:1 mini session with me and let's chat!

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. Download My Free Guide: Catch That Thought A simple, faith-based tool to help you notice negative self-talk and gently shift it to new, more joy-filled thoughts. Book a Free Mini Session With Me Are you curious about coaching? Have you heard something on my podcast that resonated with you, but you're not sure how to apply it to your unique situation? Sign up for a free 1:1 mini session with me and let's chat!

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. Download My Free Guide: Catch That Thought A simple, faith-based tool to help you notice negative self-talk and gently shift it to new, more joy-filled thoughts. Book a Free Mini Session With Me Are you curious about coaching? Have you heard something on my podcast that resonated with you, but you're not sure how to apply it to your unique situation? Sign up for a free 1:1 mini session with me and let's chat!

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. If you missed my recent masterclass, I'm doing one more! Register here for Stop Being Mean To Yourself: A free masterclass for Christian moms who want to trade self-criticism for God's grace.

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. Stop Being Mean To Yourself: A Free Masterclass for Christian Moms who want to trade self-criticism for God's grace. We'll explore: Three things you might believe about yourself that God never actually said How your self-criticism might be bleeding into your parenting What can happen in your relationships when you change your inner dialogue. Register Now Book a Free Mini Session With Me Are you curious about coaching? Have you heard something on my podcast that resonated with you, but you're not sure how to apply it to your unique situation? Sign up for a free 1:1 mini session with me and let's chat!

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. Download My Free Guide: Catch That Thought A simple, faith-based tool to help you notice negative self-talk and gently shift it to new, more joy-filled thoughts. Book a Free Mini Session With Me Are you curious about coaching? Have you heard something on my podcast that resonated with you, but you're not sure how to apply it to your unique situation? Sign up for a free 1:1 mini session with me and let's chat! Also, here are the 5 questions! You can journal about them, record a voice memo of yourself answering each one, or hand them to a friend and ask them to listen as you answer them. :) How am I out of alignment with my values in this situation? What are some challenges I've been facing? Why have I been doing it this way? What have I been focusing on and creating? What do I want to focus on and create now?

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. Download My Free Guide: Catch That Thought A simple, faith-based tool to help you notice negative self-talk and gently shift it to new, more joy-filled thoughts. Book a Free Mini Session With Me Are you curious about coaching? Have you heard something on my podcast that resonated with you, but you're not sure how to apply it to your unique situation? Sign up for a free 1:1 mini session with me and let's chat!

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. Download My Free Guide: Catch That Thought A simple, faith-based tool to help you notice negative self-talk and gently shift it to new, more joy-filled thoughts. Book a Free Mini Session With Me Are you curious about coaching? Have you heard something on my podcast that resonated with you, but you're not sure how to apply it to your unique situation? Sign up for a free 1:1 mini session with me and let's chat!

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. Download My Free Guide: Catch That Thought A simple, faith-based tool to help you notice negative self-talk and gently shift it to new, more joy-filled thoughts. Book a Free Mini Session With Me Are you curious about coaching? Have you heard something on my podcast that resonated with you, but you're not sure how to apply it to your unique situation? Sign up for a free 1:1 mini session with me and let's chat!

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. Download My Free Guide: Catch That Thought A simple, faith-based tool to help you notice negative self-talk and gently shift it to new, more joy-filled thoughts. Book a Free Mini Session With Me Are you curious about coaching? Have you heard something on my podcast that resonated with you, but you're not sure how to apply it to your unique situation? Sign up for a free 1:1 mini session with me and let's chat!

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. Download My Free Guide: Catch That Thought A simple, faith-based tool to help you notice negative self-talk and gently shift it to new, more joy-filled thoughts. Book a Free Mini Session With Me Are you curious about coaching? Have you heard something on my podcast that resonated with you, but you're not sure how to apply it to your unique situation? Sign up for a free 1:1 mini session with me and let's chat!

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. Download My Free Guide: Catch That Thought A simple, faith-based tool to help you notice negative self-talk and gently shift it to new, more joy-filled thoughts. Book a Free Mini Session With Me Are you curious about coaching? Have you heard something on my podcast that resonated with you, but you're not sure how to apply it to your unique situation? Sign up for a free 1:1 mini session with me and let's chat!

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. Discover more about buffering (for free!) in my recent 60 minute workshop Stop Buffering: The Truth about over-eating, over-scrolling, over-spending, and over-analyazing...and how to stop. Use the the code FIRSTMONTHFREE to get a 30 day trial of The Think New Thoughts Academy, where you can experience this workshop (and lots of other resources to help you live with more joy!) Learn more about my 8-week private coaching program for Christian moms.

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. Come join me for 8 weeks of 1:1 coaching and trade guilt and self-doubt for peace, confidence and purpose. Now is the time, my friend! Learn more at www.emilyrickscoaching.com/coaching

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. The kids are starting new grades and new extra-curriculars...what's on the docket for YOUR growth and learning? :) You can go into a new grade too, with my 8-week private coaching program, designed to help Christian moms trade guilt and self-doubt for peace, confidence, and purpose. Learn more: www.emilyrickscoaching.com/coaching

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. Want to stop spinning in confusion about a big decision? Schedule a free mini session with me and I'll help you start moving forward--so you can feel the joy of progress and growth!

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. Have an emotion that's been sitting in the back of your fridge for too long? I'd love to help you process it in a free mini session. :)

If you're like most people, you probably spend a lot of energy trying not to feel certain emotions—but what if the fear and resistance are actually worse than the feeling itself? This week, I'm sharing a mindset shift (and a cold plunge moment from girls' camp) that could change the way you think about discomfort. Join me for our August Workshop inside the Think New Thoughts Academy to go deeper on this topic! Schedule a free mini session to get help applying something you've heard on the podcast.

Sometimes the hardest part of feeling tired is the way we pile guilt and self-judgment on top of it. This week, I'm sharing a mindset shift (and a super helpful printer analogy!) that helped me see my own depletion in a whole new light. If you've been running low, this is your gentle reminder that it's okay—and that you're probably doing an amazing job. Are you curious what coaching is like? Schedule a free mini session with me and try it out!

Do you ever find yourself super annoyed by someone else's faults? Like, if they would just stop doing that one thing, your life would be so much easier? In this episode, I'm sharing a simple coaching tool to help you live Jesus's teaching—to not fixate on the "mote" in your neighbor's eye, but to gently remove the "beam" from your own. If you're willing to try it, you'll be amazed at how much lighter and freer you can feel!

What do your thoughts have in common with wall paint? Turns out... a lot. We've been preparing to have our main floor repainted this summer (and wow, it's been a process), but it got me thinking about how much thought work is like picking paint colors. In this episode, I'm sharing three ways your thoughts shape the emotional vibe of your life—and how to start telling your mental painter what colors you actually want on your walls! Grab a free mini session and I'll help you look at some new ideas of thoughts you could think to create a fresh new vibe in an are of your life. :)

Sometimes life feels just plain hard. During particularly difficult seasons, our brains love to offer thoughts like "this is awful" or "I can't do this." In this week's episode, I'm sharing two simple, soul-centering thoughts that will give you a little boost if you've been feeling tired or discouraged. I can't take your challenges away but I'd be honored to help you get a fresh perspective about them. Schedule a free mini session with me if you're looking for a little more hope during a difficult time. :)