We know that the negative things you entertain and say to yourself can have an adverse effect on your body and show up as things like pain, disease, and gut issues. But did you also know that the reverse is true? Pain in your body can adversely affect your mental wellbeing, leaving you feeling depressed and in despair. That's what I have been exper…

According to David Richo, author of How to be an Adult in Relationships, there are the 5 A’s that you will find in healthy and intimate relationships. They are: Attention, Acceptance, Appreciation, Affection, and Allowing. In this third part of this series, we’re talking about the final two, Affection and Allowing. Join me as we discover how each o…

What would it be like for you if you just let people be people without trying to change them or wish they were different? Your spouse, or your child, or your Mom, or that crazy neighbor? That’s what acceptance is: Embracing people for who they are, with all their funny ways of doing things: that noise, that tick, that obsession, those things that d…

Love and Belonging are one of the five basic needs. We do all kinds of things – good and bad – to try to get that one need satisfied. Today, we’re going to look at the first of 5 A’s of a healthy relationship that cultivate Love and Belonging: Attention. Are you getting the kind of attention you need? Are you giving your undivided attention to thos…

Why do you do what you do? Why do you sleep on that side of the bed? Why do you drive that car? Are you even aware of the ways family, culture, religion, education, and just plain ‘ole habit influences how you live? Join me today as we “break open the brain” to new possibilities of thinking. Are you wondering how Life Coaching works? Would you like…

Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you find yourself pretending to be someone you’re not more than the person you really are? You have a reputation of being alive, but sadly you’re really dying inside. Join me for this very important “Wake up call.” Are you wondering how Life Coaching works? Would you like a free, 30-minute session? Click this link…

Join me as we talk about how to “Flip the Script” to break negative patterns of thinking that ruin our lives. Are you wondering how Life Coaching works? Would you like a free, 30-minute session? Click this link to set up a Consult Call: https://calendly.com/triciazodylifecoach/30min Get the free, printable guide here: www.triciazody.com/guide…

Content warning surrounding this week’s episode topic: Suicide. Though there are no descriptive or disturbing discussions about suicide, I feel it’s necessary to give you this warning upfront so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not you want to continue listening. Today, we discuss the delicate topic of suicide as it relates t…

Today I talk about the importance of self-care. Sometimes making the decision to say “yes” or “no” to something that helps us to care for ourselves is a very hard one to make. But you deserve it! Join me as I share my personal story of the most recent decision I made for self-care. Are you wondering how Life Coaching works? Would you like a free, 3…

Do you remember hearing, “Treat others the way you want to be treated”? That’s the Golden Rule. But how often do we actually do that? What’s keeping us from doing it? Every action that we take, thought that we think, or word that we speak comes directly from what we believe. Today, I’m “airing my dirty laundry” and telling on myself and my shortcom…

Has something happened in your life and you just want God to tell you why it happened? Would you be able to handle the truth if He told you? What if I told you that you could get God’s truth and be settled and content without knowing the ‘why’? Join me today as I show you how to integrate brain science and Biblical faith to be able to see your circ…

I know, you can’t actually hold your breath for six years. But metaphorically, apparently you can and not even know it. That is exactly my felt experience these past 6 to 8 weeks. And I didn’t realize that I’d been holding my breath until I exhaled. What did “holding my breath” actually look like? Disassociation - an involuntary survival instinct t…

This is the last of the Rewind series where I’m bringing back the most downloaded and requested podcast episodes. This week’s Rewind – episode 146 – is The Blame Game. The Blame Game is one game that the more you play, the more you lose. Blaming others is a common human behavior where individuals attribute their problems, mistakes, or failures to o…

This is the fourth in the Rewind series where I’m bringing back the most downloaded and requested podcast episodes. This week's Rewind is A Crisis Of Faith. Have you ever had a time in your life when you felt like you really knew something to be true, and it proved you totally wrong? Today's episode is going to be a very real and raw conversation a…

This is the third of the Rewind series where I’ll be bringing back the most downloaded and requested podcast episodes. Grief is something that we all experience if we have lost anything in our lives that’s of real significance to us. And that’s not limited to the death of a person. Grief comes when we’ve experienced a loss of any kind. Whether that…

This is the second of the Rewind series where I’ll be bringing back the most downloaded and requested podcast episodes. Did you know that you could alter your epigenetic controls and the molecules of your health just by practicing mindfulness? It’s true! Research continues to astound us surrounding the power of the mind and our thinking. Join me to…

This is the first of the Rewind series where I’ll be bringing back the most downloaded and requested podcast episodes. Please join me on this week’s Rewind episode Anger After Loss. I’m talking about how anger affects our mind and body, and how to let it go. Are you wondering how Life Coaching works? Would you like a free, 30-minute session? Click …

In this week’s episode, I share about a pattern in my life that I’ve recognized. And I’ve finally discovered the source and what it all means. Rest. Did you know that we, as humans, were designed for rhythms of rest in our life. But sadly, many of us don’t recognize when we’re being called to rest. God designed rest as a gift to us. And He’s made p…

So many times, we allow others’ opinions to dictate how we see ourselves. We may even let Satan have a say in that. And sometimes it’s our own brain creating a story that is negative or even a flat out lie. In this episode, I share a recent talk I gave to a youth group during their annual summer retreat. This information is not just for youths! I h…

In this last of the “In 5 minutes” series, we follow the thread of how bitterness can destroy our lives. Today we talk about how to navigate the negative circumstances of our lives in a way that leaves us better, not bitter. Get the work-alone Guide here: https://www.triciazody.com/guide. Read the Podcast transcript here: https://www.triciazody.com…

We don’t have to take offense. Ever. Taking offense by someone’s actions, behaviors, or words just leads to resentment and anger, which ultimately results in bitterness. And bitterness could kill us emotionally, spiritually, and perhaps even physically. In 5-minutes, I talk about how to take no offense, and instead how to use curiosity to bring com…

Is reconciliation even possible after there’s been a fraction in a relationship because of an offense? The answer is “yes” if the 4 “R’s” are present. Listen in to discover how. Get the work-alone Guide here: https://www.triciazody.com/guide. Read the Podcast transcript here: https://www.triciazody.com/podcasttranscripts Are you wondering how Life …

What is forgiveness? What is it not? And why should you do it? On today’s episode, I’m redefining forgiveness so that you can live in peace and freedom. Get the work-alone Guide here: https://www.triciazody.com/guide. Read the Podcast transcript here: https://www.triciazody.com/podcasttranscripts Are you wondering how Life Coaching works? Would you…

Have the things you’ve come up against, the pain and sorrow, the heart break and devastation, have they made you numb? Have the hardships pushed you into the corner where you’ve sat absentminded of living life to the full, oblivious and unaware of the possibilities of newness and redemption and hope? Are you merely surviving the day? If you can ide…

All kinds of things and everything you could think of is going to happen and be a part of the human experience of life. Because we live in a fallen world, we are now subject to disease and death and evil of all kinds. We also live in the reality that material things breakdown, or get broken, or just wear out. Sometimes I just wanted to throw up my …

Is your past a bit too messy, feels broken and worn out? Is it keeping you from moving forward in your life? Today’s topic is all about how God takes all of those past experiences – all the things that you’re embarrassed about and bring you shame - and re-purposes them for His glory and your good. Your life -repurposed. Get the work-alone Guide Her…

My personal story is one of loss, broken dreams, and complicated grief. But it’s also a story of hope and redemption of a life that is proving to be beautiful and good. I'm compelled to share my life with the desire to assist others going through unbearable circumstances in order to give them hope that they can have a beautiful life after brokennes…

What is a rule that you follow in your life and you have no idea why? Or what is something that you didn’t even stop to consider would be a rule to reject? You just accepted of implemented in your life without really even thinking about it? When was the last time you thought critically about your own rules? Today’s topic is all about utilizing your…

Today on the podcast, I talk about being a Christian who needs to learn to trust yourself. Maybe it’s a message you heard from a church leader, or maybe even from a scripture in the Bible that’s left you wondering if you can even trust your own intuition and knowing. Join me to discover how you truly can learn to trust yourself as a Christian. Are …

Today on the podcast, I talk about what’s it’s like to be a Christian that struggles with self-discipline and how to partner with God to overcome it. If you’re constantly berating yourself for not following through, procrastinating, or just not having the will power to do the things you really desire, this episode is for you. Are you wondering how …

Today on the podcast, I talk about what’s it’s like to be a Christian in relationships with unhealthy people. If you’re in a difficult relationship and you’ve decided not to leave but need to know how to stay in peace and not lose yourself in the chaos, this episode is for you. Whether you’re in a relationship with someone who is just living their …

Today I bring you a bonus episode for Easter 2023. It may provide you a new way of thinking of the Easter story that puts you right in the middle of the narrative. What if I told you that when Jesus was being spat on and mocked and ridiculed, He was thinking of YOU? Throughout the entire Easter story, through everything Jesus endured, there was one…

Today on the podcast, I talk about what’s it’s like to be a Christian with anxiety and depression; the struggles with stigma and judgment, from yourself and the Christian community. I also give you five things you can implement today to start making a positive change in your mental health. If you are struggling with anxiety or depression as a Chris…

The Blame Game is one game that the more you play, the more you lose. Blaming others is a common human behavior where individuals attribute their problems, mistakes, or failures to other people rather than taking responsibility themselves. Blame is altogether negative and unproductive, and is rooted in the sin of pride. It leads to bitterness, rese…

Has anyone ever suggested to you that being a faithful Christian means that you aren’t overly emotional, nor do you experience fear or doubt? That’s just a flat-out lie. Join me as I talk about giving yourself permission to respond authentically to the hard things in life; to embrace all the human emotions that God gave you when He created you. And…

In Japan, when a pottery piece is broken, it’s not thrown away. The Japanese art form that involves repairing broken pottery is called Kintsugi. It’s a technique that puts the object back together using gold resin to not only make the broken object look beautiful and unique, but to also emphasize the beauty of imperfection and brokenness. Like the …

Did you know your brain is like a computer and you are the data input processor? What you “input,” your brain will create. Join me today as I show you how to take negative thoughts captive and re-write the code so that your brain is allowing you to live the kind of life God intends – one of newness and freedom. Here is your link to get the Podcast …

Grief is something that we all experience if we have lost anything in our lives that’s of real significance to us. And that’s not limited to the death of a person. Grief comes when we’ve experienced a loss of any kind. Whether that’s something or someone. But grief can feel like a gremlin or a monster that is hunting us down that will kill us; or a…

Did you know that your origin – whether that be family, culture, or religion – could be the thing that’s making you miserable in your life? Join me as I talk about how the messaging we receive in our places of origin could have us living in lie-based beliefs, and what is the one origin that will actually allow us to experience a life that we love. …

Did you know that you can make 4 commitments that will fix any relationship? Committing to Love is the first one, and today I’ll show you what this looks like, what it doesn’t look like, and how to do commit that brings fullness of life. Are you wondering how Life Coaching works? Would you like a free, 30-minute session? Click this link to set up a…

Life doesn’t always go as planned, does it? What happens when you have dreams and visions of what your life would look like, then that fairytale is shattered? What happens when you have longings and dreams unfulfilled? Join me as I discover the answers to questions like “Why God? Why does life have to feel so hard sometimes? Why must I feel such su…

Are there things you’re doing to try to validate your existence on this earth? Maybe there are things you do to prove you are good enough, smart enough, or worthy enough for someone to love you. Today I talk about how these things we do - striving - are sabotaging our ability to live an abundant life, and what to do about it. Are you wondering how …

Today we expose ways that we give away our agency, our personal power, and how that sabotages an abundant life. Are you wondering how Life Coaching works? Would you like a free, 30-minute session? Click this link to set up a Consult Call: https://calendly.com/triciazodylifecoach/30min Get the free, printable guide here: https://www.triciazody.com/g…

If you want to live an abundant life, it is crucial that you understand that the things that you believe affects how you think, which creates results in your life that you may not like. And if you’re believing lies, then you’re stuck in a rut. In those lies, you continue digging ruts if you’re constantly operating out of negative thoughts...or lies…

Are you a quitter? Statistics show that approximately 80% of people who made New Year’s resolutions will quit by the second week of January. That’s the January 13th of 2023. We’ve already discussed why New Year’s resolutions are self-sabotaging. But this week, I give you one power word that will transform your life so beautifully that you won’t eve…

How many days are left in your life? Do you know? This New Year, get recalibrated to what’s most important to you and make every day count! Listen in as I show you how. Are you wondering how Life Coaching works? Would you like a free, 30-minute session? Click this link to set up a Consult Call: https://calendly.com/triciazodylifecoach/30min Get the…

Today I share my own Post-Christmas Blues and how I was able to shake it off. Join me! Are you wondering how Life Coaching works? Would you like a free, 30-minute session? Click this link to set up a Consult Call: https://calendly.com/triciazodylifecoach/30min Get the free, printable guide here: https://www.triciazody.com/guide…

This message is worth repeating! Sometimes life can leave us feeling melancholy, when all we want to do is feel happy. But what if there something better than happy that’s available to you? In this episode, I revisit the truth that joy is better than happy and talk about how to get it. Join me! Are you wondering how Life Coaching works? Would you l…

Do you ever feel like you’re out of control of your emotions? How often do you feel upset, irritated or annoyed with someone or something? Or feel emotions such as sadness, anger, fear or shame come up that end up ruining the next hour or the day, or maybe even the whole week? Today I talk about how implementing the powerful ‘pause’ in your life ca…

There are things in our lives that are choking us and killing our ability to life abundantly. They may seem innocuous or even pleasing. Today I talk about the power we have to pull these weeds of sin and to free ourselves from this entanglement. Are you wondering how Life Coaching works? Would you like a free, 30-minute session? Click this link to …