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  123 | How to Get Over a Breakup & Feel Like Yourself Again {TEENS} 18.08.2026 16min

  Hey doll, this one came from you. One of you asked for this exact episode, so if that’s you, I hope you feel how much I mean it when I say I see you. 🫶🏻 Because right now you might be lying awake replaying the hallway, a text, a look on his face, wondering what you could’ve done differently. Or you’re doing your hair and makeup for school, not because you feel like it, but because some part of you is trying to prove something to someone who’s not even watching anymore.I’ve been there. Not in theory. In the actual crying yourself to sleep, forcing yourself to get ready anyway kind of there. So today we’re talking about how to actually get over a breakup and feel like yourself again, not fake fine, not just distract and hope, actually feel like you.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - Why a breakup can hit way harder than people expect, and what your brain is actually doing about it - What grief for a relationship can honestly look like (it’s not a straight line) - A tool to set a real, visible deadline for the wallowing, without rushing the grief itself - Why rebuilding through hobbies and new things matters more than you think, especially right now - How to lean on your people without needing them to hold the whole thing togetherThis week, your one step: pull out your calendar today and pick your date. Circle it, highlight it, bold it, whatever makes it impossible to ignore. That’s not a deadline on your grief, it’s a deadline on the wallowing.Friday we’re getting into why the coping skills you’ve already tried keep falling apart the second you actually need them, so don’t miss that one.love ya mean it,Kristen🎧 If this one helped, follow the show so the next episode finds you too.LET’S CONNECT! 🕊️ Free PEACE Playbook: anxiouschristianteen.com/peace 🩶 Free community: anxiouschristianteen.com/community ❓ What Type of Anxious Teen Girl Are You?: anxiouschristianteen.com/quiz
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  122 | Your Teenage Daughter Looks Fine. She's Not. {Moms} 14.08.2026 16min

  Hey mama. If it's late and you're up searching for this, you are not failing her. You're paying attention, and that's everything.How do you know if what you're seeing is normal teen stuff or something more? That's the question underneath this episode. Because so many of the girls who are struggling the most are also the ones who look, from the outside, like they've got it all together.In this episode, we talk about why her hiding isn't dishonesty, it's fear of disappointing you. We unpack the three pulls she's juggling at once (you, her peers, and her faith), and why "I'm fine" so often means she wants to be seen, not fixed.What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why the quiet, high-achieving daughter can be the one struggling most The real reason she hides what she's feeling from you (hint: it's not dishonesty) The three pressures she's balancing at once, and why that's exhausting What "I'm fine" actually means when her smile doesn't reach her eyes One simple shift in how you respond that can open the door back up This week, try this: the next time she says "I'm fine" and you're not so sure, just say, "Okay. I'm here whenever you're ready." Then let the silence be okay.Tuesday we're diving into a listener request: how anxious teen girls can deal with a tough breakup.xo, Kristen🎧 Follow/subscribe so you don't miss what's coming.LET'S CONNECT! Free PEACE Playbook: anxiouschristianteen.com/peace Free community: anxiouschristianteen.com/community What Type of Anxious Teen Girl Are You?: anxiouschristianteen.com/quiz
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  121 | Perfectionism Isn't Real: You're Scared You're Not Enough {Teens} 11.08.2026 17min

  Hey doll, be honest with yourself for a second. Have you ever built a whole color-coded timeline for one test? Studied for hours after you already knew the material cold? Talked your mom into quizzing you one more time before bed, then still couldn't sleep because there was "just a little more" to cram in? If any of that sounds familiar, I need you to hear this: that's not dedication. That's anxiety wearing a really convincing outfit.In this episode, I'm walking you through why perfectionism isn't actually a personality trait, it's fear doing math, where anything less than 100% gets filed as total failure. We're talking about the straight A's that never quite feel like enough, the bubble guts before a test gets handed back, and what's really going on underneath all that overplanning.What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why perfectionism is anxiety, not a personality trait or high standards The "100% or failure" math that's driving the pressure you feel Why the proof never actually lands, even when you make the grade What overplanning is really doing for you (hint: it's not studying) Where your worth actually comes from, and why no grade gets a vote This week, your one step: the next time you catch yourself overplanning something that's already handled, stop and ask, "Am I preparing, or am I just trying to outrun a feeling?" And come back Friday, because we're talking to the moms about this exact thing, the girls who look like they have it all together, and what's actually going on underneath.xo,Kristen🎧 Loving the podcast? Leave a 5⭐ with your feedback! It helps more anxious girls find their way here.LET'S CONNECT! 📃 Free PEACE Playbook: anxiouschristianteen.com/peace 🩶 Free community: anxiouschristianteen.com/community ❓ What Type of Anxious Teen Girl Are You?: anxiouschristianteen.com/quiz
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  120 | When Your Teen Daughter Says 'I'm Fine': How to Talk About Anxiety Symptoms Together {In the Car with Mom} 07.08.2026 18min

  She said "I'm fine." You don't believe her. She's not sure she believes herself.I was that girl in the passenger seat. On the way to a basketball game, stomach churning, so tense I thought I might be sick. My mom, who loved me, gave me a pep talk. I didn't say a word back. I shut down and looked out the window the whole rest of the way.She wasn't wrong to try. It just wasn't what I needed. I didn't need to be motivated. I needed somebody to listen.This one's for both of you at the same time, mom and daughter, right there in the car. Because the problem is almost never that she won't talk. It's when you're asking, how you're sitting, and what words you're using.What You'll Learn in This Episode: What "I'm fine" actually means, and why it's usually not a lie Why the moment you most want to ask is the worst possible time to ask The reason hard conversations go better in the car than across the kitchen table Why using her slang closes the door instead of opening it What a girl needs before she needs advice Your one step this week: Mom, take one drive and don't ask her anything. Not one question. Her music, eyes on the road, let the quiet sit. Baby sis, one time this week, swap "I'm fine" for "I don't know how to say it yet."Tuesday, we're talking about the girl who calls herself a perfectionist. High standards, likes things done right. Except she can't turn it off and she's exhausted, and what she's calling a personality trait is anxiety in a cute outfit.xo, Kristen🎧 Follow the show so the next episode shows up for you.LET'S CONNECT!🕊️ Free PEACE Playbook: anxiouschristianteen.com/peace🫶🏻 Free community: anxiouschristianteen.com/community❓ What Type of Anxious Teen Girl Are You?: anxiouschristianteen.com/quiz
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  119 | Back-to-School Anxiety: You're NOT Fine, You're Good At Faking It {Teens} 04.08.2026 14min

  Hey doll - be honest for a second. Are you already dreading the first day of school? And are you doing it quietly, where nobody around you would ever guess?I was that girl. Tenth grade, geometry on my schedule, my bestie in a different class, and a zit on my chin I was convinced the entire school was about to notice. And you'd never have known a single bit of it, because I put on a face. I always wore a mask. Here's what kept me stuck the longest: I thought my face was working, and I thought everybody else's face was real. In this episode I'm walking you through two things - why nobody in that building is watching you as closely as you're watching yourself, and what to do with the parts of your schedule that didn't go your way.What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why the girls who look the most "fine" are often the ones struggling the most What's actually running through your head the morning you walk in looking totally normal Why the girl you're sure has it all together is doing the exact same math about you How to flip the script on the schedule, locker, or lunch period you didn't want The baby steps that absolutely count as brave when you're already managing anxiety This week, pick one baby step for day one. Eye contact. Saying hi first. Answering somebody's question kindly. One - not three.And come back Friday, but bring your mom. We're talking about two words: I'm fine and what you mean when you say them. That one's meant to be listened to together.xo, Kristen🎧 Loving the podcast? Follow/subscribe so every new episode lands right in your feed - and it helps more anxious girls find their way here.LET'S CONNECT!Free PEACE Plan Playbook: anxiouschristianteen.com/peaceFree community: anxiouschristianteen.com/communityWhat Type of Anxious Teen Girl Are You?: anxiouschristianteen.com/quiz
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  118 | Feeling Stressed About School? The PEACE Plan Every Anxious Girl Needs 31.07.2026 18min

  Hey doll, if the night before school has had you lying in bed running through every worst-case scenario - who you're gonna sit with, whether your friend group is even still your friend group, what everybody's gonna think of your fit on day one - you are so not alone. That stomach-drop feeling? I hosted a live training all about it, and today I'm bringing you the recap, straight to your earbuds.In this episode, I'm walking you through the exact framework I taught live: five simple steps you can use anywhere, anytime, and nobody even has to know you're using them. I'm also telling you about The Peace Plan - my brand new group coaching program - for a price that's never gonna be this low again. Grab your spot at anxiouschristianteen.com/b2s before it's gone. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The PEACE Plan - my five-step, in-the-moment framework for anxious feelings: Pause the Proving, Express the Hard Thing, Anchor in Truth, Choose Your Next Move, and Enter Everyday Peace The full scoop on The Peace Plan group coaching - six weeks, ten spots, and a deal that won't come back around This one's mostly just you and me working through it together - your mom gets looped in for a couple of the steps along the way, but the bulk of it is time between us.This week: Pick one anxious thought that's been running on repeat and try the Express + Anchor steps. Say it out loud or write it down exactly as it is - "God, I'm scared that..." - then answer it back with something true. 2 Timothy 1:7 or Psalm 46:1 are great places to start. That's it. That's your one step.xo, Kristen🎧 Follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!LET'S CONNECT! The Peace Plan (brand new group coaching!): anxiouschristianteen.com/b2s - 6 live coaching calls plus faith-based tools and teachings, just $197, and you can bring a friend for free (totally optional - split the cost if you want!). Only 10 spots available, and doors close Monday, 8/3/26. Free PEACE Plan one-pager: anxiouschristianteen.com/peace
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  117 | Back-to-School Anxiety Symptoms Are Loud Right Now — Here's What Helps 28.07.2026 14min

  There's a countdown running in the back of your head, isn't there? Who's in my classes. What am I wearing the first day. Is it gonna be weird with her now. What if there's nowhere to sit.That's not you being dramatic — that's your body doing what bodies do when something big and unknown is coming. Today I'm giving you three things you can actually do this week so you walk into the first day steady instead of guessing. Plus, tomorrow night we're getting in a room together — and I've got something new I'm revealing live.What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why the back-to-school spiral isn't really about school The difference between an unknown and a bad outcome — and why your brain keeps confusing them "Feet, Breath, True Thing" — a 30-second tool nobody will notice you using Three specific things to do before the first day of school What's happening at tomorrow's free Ditch Back-to-School Anxiety masterclass Your action step this week: send one text. One friend, one lunch, first day — "hey, lunch first day?" That's the whole assignment. Then come hang out with me tomorrow night, Wednesday, July 29th at 8PM EST, for the free Ditch Back-to-School Anxiety masterclass. One hour max, camera totally optional, zero pressure. We're on Google Meet now (change from the original emails — link's coming in your reminders), I'm drawing for an Owala FreeSip for someone who stays till the end, and I'm revealing something new I've been working on just for you.Last call — grab your spot at anxiouschristianteen.com/back2schoolxo, Kristen🎧 Loving the show? Hit follow so the next episode finds you — and if you've got a second, a review helps another anxious girl find us.LET'S CONNECT! 🎉 FREE Masterclass — Ditch Back-to-School Anxiety: anxiouschristianteen.com/back2school 💛 Free community: anxiouschristianteen.com/community ✨ What Type of Anxious Teen Girl Are You?: anxiouschristianteen.com/quiz
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  116 | Friend Group Ghosting You? What Teen Girls Can Do When They're Suddenly the Outsider 24.07.2026 15min

  You open the group chat and you just know — before anyone says a word — that something's changed. No fight, no explanation. Just quiet, and a lunch table that suddenly feels different.In this episode, we're naming that specific gut-punch of being frozen out by your friend group — and walking through exactly what to do with it, so you can find real peace that isn't hanging on whether you got invited this weekend.What You'll Learn in This Episode Why getting frozen out feels so disorienting — and why your brain treats it like a real threat How silence gets filled in with the worst version of the story (and how to catch it) A simple tool — Real or Likely? — to use the moment the spiral starts Three things to do when you're suddenly on the outside How to let God, not the group chat, define where you belong This week, the next time you catch yourself spiraling on what a friend "really meant," stop and run it through Real or Likely, and see what's actually true. You don't have to have it all figured out today — just take the next right step, and let God's peace lead instead of the fear.xo, KristenLove this episode? Follow and subscribe so you never miss what's coming next 🎧LET'S CONNECT! Ditch Back-to-School Anxiety - FREE Masterclass - anxiouschristianteen.com/back2school Free community: anxiouschristianteen.com/community What Type of Anxious Teen Girl Are You?: anxiouschristianteen.com/quiz
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  115 | Dating & Anxious? How Teen Girls Can Stop Overthinking Everything 21.07.2026 14min

  You finally like someone — or someone likes you — and instead of feeling giddy, you're anxious all the time? Overthinking every text, reading into every silence, bracing for it to fall apart before it's even started?You're not clingy, and you're not "too much." Your anxiety just climbed into the driver's seat of something good. In this episode we talk about why dating anxiety spirals, one tool to stop it mid-scroll, and three truths that let you enjoy liking someone instead of just surviving it.What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why liking someone can make your anxiety louder, not quieter The spiral that turns a slow text into a worst-case story The "Real or Likely?" tool to stop overthinking in the moment Why reassurance-seeking backfires — and what to do instead How to date without editing yourself down to keep someone interested This week, your one brave thing: the next time your brain spirals over a text, run it through Real or Likely? before you send anything — then let the silence just be silence. His response time is not a verdict on your worth, doll. That was settled by God a long time ago.xo, Kristen🎧 If this hit home, follow/subscribe so the next episode finds you too.LET'S CONNECT!🎓 Free Ditch Back-to-School Anxiety: anxiouschristianteen.com/back2school💛 Free community: anxiouschristianteen.com/community❓ What Type of Anxious Teen Girl Are You? Quiz: anxiouschristianteen.com/quiz✨ Teen Anxiety Coaching: anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching
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  114 | Peace That Doesn't Make Sense: How Christian Teen Girls Calm Anxiety 17.07.2026 14min

  Ever been overwhelmed by everything at once — the group chat, the test, the friend who went quiet — and had someone tell you to "just have peace about it"? Like peace is a switch and you're the only one who never found it?In this episode we sit in Philippians 4:6-7 and talk about the kind of peace that doesn't make sense on paper — the calm that shows up while everything is still messy — plus a simple tool to calm the anxiety the second it hits.What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why "just calm down" never works when you're overwhelmed Why feeling anxious doesn't mean your faith is weak What Philippians 4:6-7 actually says about peace (hint: it's an invitation, not a scolding) The "Name It and Hand It" tool for the moment the wave hits Why God's peace is a guard, not a mood you have to force This week, your one brave thing: the next time everything feels like too much, don't try to fix it all — name it, and hand it over to God, out loud. You're not a weak Christian for feeling overwhelmed. You're a girl learning to hand it over — and that's strength, not failure.xo,Kristen 🎧 Follow/subscribe so you don't miss a thing.LET'S CONNECT! 🎓 Save your seat for the FREE Ditch Back-to-School Anxiety Masterclass: anxiouschristianteen.com/back2school (7/29/26 at 7pm CST) 🫶🏻 Free community: anxiouschristianteen.com/community ❓ What Type of Anxious Teen Girl Are You? Take the quiz to find out: anxiouschristianteen.com/quiz
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  113 | "What If" to "Even If": Finding Peace from Panic Attacks & People-Pleasing {Guest Ashanti Watson} 14.07.2026 25min

  Have you ever been the girl who looks totally fine on the outside — smiling, showing up, holding it all together — while inside you're panicking and praying nobody notices? My guest this week, Ashanti Watson, lived exactly that. She was the sunshine in every room while quietly having four and five panic attacks a day, carrying a shame she thought she had to hide.In this episode, Ashanti shares the moment everything shifted — a breakdown in her car that became a turning point — and the simple, powerful tools she used to trade fear-based thinking for faith-based thinking. If your brain runs on "what if," this one's going to feel like a breath of fresh air.What You'll Learn in This Episode Why anxiety can hide behind a smile — and why "just pray about it" leaves so many faith-filled girls feeling ashamed instead of helped How people-pleasing and "good girl syndrome" quietly get fueled by the fear of rejection The "what if" → "even if" reframe (straight out of Daniel 3) that settles anxiety in the moment A simple self-awareness question — "What is good right now?" — to ground yourself when panic rises and you can't even name why What real faith actually looks like (hint: it's not being happy and positive all the time) The line worth framing: "Do your best and let God handle the rest." Take This Into Your WeekThe next time your mind starts spinning out with "what if she doesn't like me" or "what if it all goes wrong," try catching that thought and swapping in "even if." Even if it doesn't work out, God's got another plan. Even if it's hard, you're still going to be okay. You don't have to control the outcome — that part was never yours to carry. Do your best, and let God handle the rest.xo, Kristen🎧 If this episode spoke to you, follow the show so you never miss one, and share it with a friend who needs to hear it.CONNECT WITH ASHANTI WATSON: Podcast: Get Free from Anxiety Check out the episode mentioned in today's episode: 136 | How to Stop the “What If” Spiral Before It Begins and Keep It From Coming Back Facebook group: Anxiety Support for Christian Women Her weekly email newsletter — real, faith-based tips for changing your thinking and growing your faith If you have a mom, aunt, or another woman in your life who struggles with anxiety, Ashanti is my number-one recommendation for her!CONNECT WITH KRISTEN Ready for support that gets it? 1:1 coaching → anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching Facebook group → anxiouschristianteen.com/community What Type of Anxious Teen Girl Are You? Take the quiz → anxiouschristianteen.com/quiz  
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  112 | You're Not Your Feed — 4 Tools to Ditch Social Media Anxiety & Feel Confident 10.07.2026 17min

  Hey doll — last episode I told you that you'll never find your self-esteem on social media, and so many of you wrote back with the same question: "Okay, but I can't delete my whole life. So now what?" This episode is the "now what."I'm not here to tell you to throw your phone in a lake. Social media is a tool — the problem is when you get wrapped up inside it and who you are online starts deciding how you feel all day. So today I'm giving you four practical, faith-based tools to ditch social media anxiety, unwrap your identity from the feed, and feel confident in your own skin again. Because you're not your feed.What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why social media anxiety hits teen girls especially hard — and why that's development, not weakness The "Posting Pause" — one question to ask before you post so you're not fishing for proof you're okay How to pair it with the "Scroll Check" for going in and coming out of the feed Three ways to unwrap your identity from social media: guardrails, curating your feed, and anchoring who you are off the screen Where real, unshakeable confidence comes from — and why no algorithm gets a vote This week, pick just one small step: set one guardrail, or unfollow one account that steals your peace. Just one — that's how this starts. You don't have to quit social media to feel peaceful in your own skin; you just have to stop letting it be the mirror.xo, Kristen🎧 Loving the podcast? Follow/subscribe so every new episode lands right in your feed — and it helps more anxious girls find their way here.LET'S CONNECT! 🎓 Save your seat for the FREE Ditch Back-to-School Anxiety Masterclass: anxiouschristianteen.com/back2school (7/29/26 at 7pm CST) 🫶🏻 Free community: anxiouschristianteen.com/community ❓ What Type of Anxious Teen Girl Are You?: anxiouschristianteen.com/quiz
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  111 | 3 Reasons Social Media Fuels Your Anxiety & Steals Your Self-Esteem 07.07.2026 15min

  Hey doll — be honest with yourself for a sec. How many times today did you open an app, start scrolling, and somehow end up feeling smaller? Like everybody else has it figured out and you're the only one who doesn't? If you've been quietly using social media to feel better about yourself, I have to tell you gently: you're never going to find your self-esteem there. It's not there. It never was. But that's actually good news. In this episode I'm walking you through three real reasons scrolling fuels your anxiety and steals your self-esteem — and where that steady, God-given confidence actually comes from. Because your worth was settled long before your first post.What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why social media can never give you the self-esteem you're aching for The "Scroll Check" — one question that breaks the comparison spiral in the moment How chasing likes and followers quietly fuels anxiety instead of easing it Why thousands of followers can still leave you feeling like the loneliest girl at school Where your real, unshakeable worth comes from — and why no algorithm gets a vote This week, do the Scroll Check: every time your phone leaves you feeling smaller, ask, "Real life, or highlight reel?" and let that put your feet back on solid ground. And come back Friday — we're talking about how to manage the anxiety social media stirs up and how to unwrap your identity from it.xo,Kristen🎧 Loving the podcast? Follow/subscribe so every new episode lands right in your feed — and it helps more anxious girls find their way here.LET'S CONNECT! 🎓 Save your seat for the FREE Ditch Back-to-School Anxiety Masterclass: anxiouschristianteen.com/back2school (7/29/26 at 7pm CST) 🖤 Free community: anxiouschristianteen.com/community ❓ What Type of Anxious Teen Girl Are You?: anxiouschristianteen.com/quiz
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  110 | Social Anxiety Is Lying to You About Who to Trust 03.07.2026 14min

  Here's the thing about social anxiety — it doesn't stay in the hallway at school. You know that feeling, right? Like everyone's eyes are on you, and your brain's already running through every way you could mess this up? That feeling doesn't clock out when the bell rings. It follows you home. It follows you straight into your closest friendships — the ones that actually matter — and has you replaying a text for the hundredth time, wondering if she's mad at you.And here's what's so sneaky about it: social anxiety doesn't just make you doubt yourself. It makes you doubt the people who are actually safe — the ones who really do have your back. So today, I'm giving you 3 clear signs — no guessing, no overthinking — that tell you exactly who you can actually trust.What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why social anxiety doesn't just make you doubt yourself — it makes you doubt the people who are actually safe The real reason your mind won't stop replaying that text (and how to bring yourself back to the present) A simple pros-and-cons tool to check anxious thoughts against what you actually know to be true The 3 signs that tell you exactly who you can trust — Active Support, Honesty, and Mutual Respect Why trusting your gut again is the first step back to real peace Here's what I want you to do this week: think of one friend, just one, and run her through these three signs. Not to go looking for reasons to cut her off — but to actually see her clearly, instead of through the fog of lies your anxiety's been telling you. And girl, that clarity? That's where your peace starts to come back.xo, Kristen🎧 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss anything!LET'S CONNECT! Save your seat for the FREE Ditch Back-to-School Anxiety Masterclass: anxiouschristianteen.com/back2school (7/29/26 at 7pm CST) Join the FREE Community: anxiouschristianteen.com/community Find out what type of anxious teen girl you are here: anxiouschristianteen.com/quiz Book a 1:1 Virtual Coaching Session: anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching
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  109 | Why Does Nobody Tell Teen Girls God Leads You Through Anxiety, Not Around It? 30.06.2026 13min

  Hey doll! I spent last week as a fully unhinged VBS volunteer — and the Ireland theme (sheep, highland cows, Psalm 23) would not let me go. Because I kept thinking about you.Here's something nobody tells teen girls enough: God is not trying to get you around your anxiety. He's not promising to remove the hard stuff before you walk through it. Psalm 23 is actually really clear about this — and once you see it, you can't unsee it. In this episode: Why David wrote Psalm 23 in the middle of danger — and why that changes everything How the enemy really shows up (hint: not with a pitchfork) Why Psalm 23 is a battle plan, not a calm-down script What "He leads" actually requires of you The Shepherd's Pause — a 4-step tool for the next time anxiety hits xo, KristenLet's connect: Get on the email list: anxiouschristianteen.com/insider Join the free community: anxiouschristianteen.com/community Find out what type of anxious teen girl you are: anxiouschristianteen.com/quiz Coaching: anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching  
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  108 | Self-Doubt Is Lying to You — How Teen Girls Can Stop Believing the Worst 26.06.2026 11min

  Self-doubt is lying to you. And today, I'm going to show you exactly how it does it.You said something in the group chat, walked into a room where everyone seemed to have it together, or typed a text four times before deleting it — and that voice kicked in. Something is wrong with me. I'm so embarrassing. I don't belong here.That voice feels like truth. It sounds like you. But baby sis, it is not.In this episode, we're talking about where self-doubt really comes from, why it's so hard to catch, and one simple question you can ask when the spiral starts.What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why self-doubt is a lie — not a personality trait or a diagnosis How Satan uses your own voice to make the lie feel believable The pattern that shows up every single time (hint: it's always right before the brave thing) What Romans 8:1 says about the voice that tears you down One practical question to ask yourself when the self-doubt spiral starts You are not broken. You are not too sensitive. You are a girl with an enemy who knows your weak spots — and a God who already told you the truth about who you are.xo,Kristen 🎧 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss anything! LET'S CONNECT! Join the FREE Community: anxiouschristianteen.com/community Get weekly love notes: anxiouschristianteen.com/insider Book a Coaching Session: anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching
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  107 | Obsessing Much? Stop Stressing the Talking Stage as a Teen Girl 23.06.2026 13min

  If you've ever found yourself rereading his last text for the fourteenth time trying to decode whether "haha" means he's interested or done — this episode is for you.The talking stage is genuinely undefined, unanchored, and anxiety-producing. And when things feel uncertain, overthinking rushes in to fill the gap. Today I'm giving you two practical tools to help you stop the spiral, guard your heart, and stop spending your peace on someone who may not even deserve your attention.What You'll Learn in This Episode:● Why the talking stage produces so much anxiety (and why you're not overreacting)● How to build your "My Non-Negotiables" list before feelings take over● The one thing that tells you more about a guy than anything he ever texts you● A simple 2-week tool to cut through all the noise● What the Bible says about guarding your heart in uncertain seasons You don't have to be a detective, doll. You just need a little clarity and a little patience — and this episode will walk you through both. xo,Kristen🎧 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss anything!LET'S CONNECT!● Join the FREE Community: anxiouschristianteen.com/community● Get weekly love notes: anxiouschristianteen.com/insider● Book a 1:1 Teen Anxiety Coaching Session: anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching● What type of anxious teen girl are you? Take the quiz to find out: anxiouschristianteen.com/quiz
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  106 | Overthinking Every Text You Send? 3 Ways to Hit Send & Let It Go 19.06.2026 16min

  If you've ever typed a text, deleted it, retyped it, and then panicked the second you hit send — this episode is for you.I'm sharing three practical strategies to help you stop overthinking every text you send, so you can communicate more honestly with your friends and finally let it go once the message is out.We'll talk about why texting feels so high-stakes when you're already dealing with social anxiety, how to tell the difference between a fact and an assumption when your brain starts spiraling, and why being direct is actually one of the kindest things you can do — for yourself and your friends.What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why emotionally charged conversations don't belong in a text thread How to spot the difference between what's real and what your brain is filling in Why vague texting actually creates more anxiety — and what to do instead How Proverbs 17:17, 2 Corinthians 10:5, and Ephesians 4:15 apply to your phone You have more to offer than a perfectly worded text. Let's get you out of your head and into real friendship.xo,Kristen 🎧 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss anything! LET'S CONNECT! Join the FREE Community: anxiouschristianteen.com/community Get weekly love notes: anxiouschristianteen.com/insider Book a 1:1 Virtual Coaching Session: anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching AFFILIATE LINKS (I make a small commission if you make a purchase.) Save 15% off — horacioprinting.com/kristenphillipscoaching
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  105 | 4 Decades, 4 Truths: Advice I'd Give My Anxious Teen Self 16.06.2026 13min

  It's my birthday — and ya girl is turning 40! 🙈 So today I'm giving YOU the gift: the top 4 things I've learned in the 4 decades the Lord has blessed me with.These are the lessons I wish someone had told teenage me — the girl who battled anxiety, insecurity, and the constant feeling of never being enough. We're talking about what to do with shame and self-doubt, the truth about your mama, the hard conversation about physical boundaries, and how to find the good when life dumps on you (because it will!). What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why you never have to clean yourself up before bringing your mess to God The truth about your mama that you won't believe until your twenties Why setting physical boundaries will mostly be up to you — and how to decide them now What to do with shame if you feel like you've already blown it How searching out the good rewires an anxious mind The simple way God's creation can calm your overthinking You are deeply loved, fully known, and never too much for God to handle. Happy birthday to me — and happy growing to you.xo,Kristen🎧 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss anything!LET'S CONNECT! Join the FREE Community: anxiouschristianteen.com/community Get weekly love notes: anxiouschristianteen.com/insider Book a 1:1 Virtual Coaching Session: anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching AFFILIATE LINKS (I make a small commission if you make a purchase.) Save 15% off — Horacio Printing
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  104 | Is Your Inner Critic Actually Satan? Here's How to Tell {Guest John Merrill Kirkman} 12.06.2026 34min

  Ever feel like Jesus is up there keeping score — tallying every mistake, disappointed in you again? That voice you're hearing? It might not be who you think.In this episode, I'm joined by John Merrill Kirkman, host of Walking with the Savior, for a conversation about anxiety, identity, and the sneaky lies that keep so many of us stuck. We talk about why repentance isn't a fire extinguisher for your worst moments — it's a daily shower. We break down "SCAM" (Spiritual Critic And Manipulator) and how to recognize when your own thoughts are actually attacks on your worth. And John shares a simple tool you can use anytime your anxiety starts spiraling — one that takes about 90 seconds and works with your faith, not against it.What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why Jesus is your teammate, not your referee How to spot "SCAM" thoughts before they take over A 90-second tool to bring your anxiety down in real time Why repentance isn't about shame — it's about restoring relationship How shifting your focus outward (instead of inward) can quiet anxiety Why you don't have to wait for "your moment" to find purpose You are not too much, and you are not behind. Through Christ, you can do all things — even the anxious, overthinking moments.xo,Kristen🎧 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss anything!LET'S CONNECT! Join the FREE Community: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/community Get weekly love notes: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/insider Book a 1:1 Virtual Coaching Session: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching CONNECT WITH JOHN MERRILL KIRKMAN: 🔗 walkingwiththesavior.com 🎙️ Walking with the Savior AFFILIATE LINKS (I make a small commission if you make a purchase.) Save 15% off - www.horacioprinting.com/kristenphillipscoaching