As the year winds down, are you feeling like it’s all been a blur? Maybe you’re wondering if anything meaningful even happened. In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, I’m re-sharing a simple, yet powerful reflection practice that I’ve been doing for the past few years—and it’s made all the difference in how I see my progress, even during the hardest seasons.

I’ll walk you through three journal prompts that help you:

• Recognize the good moments (even if you feel like the year was tough)
• Identify the hard parts and what they taught you
• Gain clarity on what you want more of in the year ahead

This isn’t about setting overwhelming goals—it’s about celebrating growth, acknowledging the lessons, and allowing God to show you how He’s been working. I use this practice every year, and it’s one of the most encouraging ways to reset and step forward with intention.

And hey—if you’re craving more structure and support, I’d love for you to join Operation Reset, a free 5-day workshop designed to help you realign your priorities, reclaim your time, and step into the next season with confidence.

Key Takeaways:

• [00:04] – Welcome back! Why this episode is a little different (and why it’s for you)
• [02:03] – How I discovered this reflection practice (and why I keep coming back to it)
• [03:11] – Journal prompt 1: Finding five positive experiences from the past year
• [07:27] – The surprising impact of doing new things (even the small ones)
• [15:04] – Journal prompt 2: Processing three challenging experiences with grace
• [21:39] – How God reveals lessons through hard seasons
• [31:51] – Journal prompt 3: What do you want more of next year?
• [34:13] – Choosing your word of the year and why it matters

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Do you feel overwhelmed by distractions, stuck in survival mode, or unsure how to hear God’s voice? In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt shares a timely word about stepping out of the noise, aligning with Kingdom priorities, and boldly using your voice for God’s mission.

Drawing from her 21-day sugar fast, Melissa reflects on how fasting, prayer, and intentional time with God can transform your faith and your focus. She shares insights on breaking free from distractions, identifying insecurities, and building “four walls of protection” around your life in health, finances, relationships, and faith.

Whether you’re struggling to hear God, overcome insecurities, or simply want to get your priorities back on track, this episode offers practical tips and encouragement to help you live with purpose.

1. [01:10] - Fasting as a Path to Clarity How fasting can deepen your relationship with God and help you hear His voice more clearly.

2. [06:28] - Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Melissa opens up about her experience with the prophetic gift and how God uses everyday people for His Kingdom work.

3. [10:40] - The Dangers of Survival Mode How distractions like overworking and overconsuming keep you stuck and block out God’s voice.

4. [14:08] - Recognizing God’s Voice Why reading scripture and spending time with God is critical to discern His guidance in a noisy world.

5. [20:34] - The Power of Testimony How sharing your story, even in small ways, can lead others to Christ and fulfill God’s mission for your life.

6. [27:30] - Building Four Walls of Protection A practical framework to secure your health, finances, relationships, and faith, guarding against distractions and attacks.

• Free Guide for Overwhelmed Women: Take Your Time Back
• Want a Free Life Assessment with Melissa: Schedule Your Call
• Connect with Melissa: Instagram @melissabattofficial
• Jeremiah 1:5-19 Scripture Reference

✨ Feeling overwhelmed by distractions and unsure how to hear God’s voice? Download my free guide, Take Your Time Back, to start clearing the noise and focusing on what truly matters.

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Are you feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in a cycle of endless to-dos? In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt shares the life-changing power of brain dumping—a simple yet effective tool to declutter your mind, reduce stress, and regain focus.

If you’re juggling a never-ending to-do list, struggling with ADHD, or feeling mentally drained, this episode will teach you how to:

• Clear your mind through brain dumping to regain mental clarity.
• Create a plan to stop flying by the seat of your pants.
• Take small, intentional steps to move forward in life with confidence and faith.

As a Christian life coach, Melissa specializes in helping women eliminate distractions, focus on priorities, and live intentionally with Jesus at the center. This episode is perfect for women ready to reclaim their time, reduce overwhelm, and live the purposeful life God created them for.

1. [02:06] - Why Focus Feels So Hard Melissa shares her journey with ADHD and lack of focus and how she found strategies to overcome them.

2. [06:07] - What Is Brain Dumping? Understand how writing everything down can help clear mental clutter and free up your mind for what truly matters.

3. [08:17] - How Brain Dumping Reduces Overwhelm Discover why this practice is a game-changer for productivity, especially for busy women and moms.

4. [14:08] - Tools for Success Get actionable tips, from using Post-it notes to simplified planners, to stay organized and focused.

5. [26:02] - Small Steps, Big Results Learn why starting small and taking intentional steps can help you move from overwhelmed to purposeful living.

• Free Guide for Overwhelmed Women: Take Your Time Back
• Book a Free Call with Melissa: Schedule Your Call
• Follow Melissa on Instagram: @melissabattofficial

✨ Feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start? Download my free guide to reclaim your time and focus on what matters most: Take Your Time Back.

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Are you struggling to find the right therapist or feeling stuck in life? In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt continues her conversation with licensed therapist and author Rachael Gilbert.

Together, they discuss:

• Practical tips for finding the best therapist for your needs.
• How to advocate for yourself in therapy.
• The importance of reconnecting with your body’s signals.
• Understanding your insecurities

Rachael shares powerful insights from her book, Image Restored: Tear Down Shame and Insecurity to Experience a Body Image Renovation. You’ll learn how to create a body image timeline, uncover the root causes of feeling stuck, and take intentional, faith-based steps forward.

This episode is perfect for overwhelmed women seeking clarity, healing, and practical tools to move forward with purpose.

1. Finding the Right Therapist: How to identify a therapist that fits your needs, using Christian counselor directories like AACC.net and Focus on the Family.
2. Identifying Emotions: Why naming your emotions is essential for personal and spiritual growth.
3. Listening to Your Body: How to rebuild trust in your body’s signals for emotional and physical healing.
4. Getting Unstuck: Faith-based strategies for breaking free from cycles of fear, shame, and insecurity.
5. Resources for Healing: Details on Rachael’s book and free tools to start your healing journey.

• Rachael Gilbert’s Book: ImageRestoredBook.com
• For Those Ready to Do the Work but Feel Like They Don’t Have Time: Free Guide: Take Your Time Back
• Melissa’s Coaching: Learn more at melissabatt.com

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For every woman who feels weighed down by body image issues, shame, or past trauma. Get actionable steps and encouragement to break free from insecurities and start living with purpose and confidence, grounded in God's truth.

In this powerful episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt interviews Christian therapist and author of Image Restored, Rachael Gilbert, about overcoming body image insecurities, childhood trauma, and the emotional baggage that holds so many women back. Rachael’s book, Image Restored, is an interactive, faith-centered guide designed to help women tear down shame and rebuild their body image correctly using God's truth. This book invites women to experience lasting transformation by addressing deep-rooted insecurities and emotional scars, offering both practical advice and spiritual insights.

Rachael shares her journey with body image struggles and how trauma, especially from childhood, can influence our self-image and lead to disordered eating, body dysmorphia, and negative self-worth. They dive into how emotional baggage, from both big and small traumas, shapes our perceptions of ourselves and why it’s important to address these wounds in a healthy, faith-based way.

Key Takeaways:

• [00:02] - Introduction to Rachael Gilbert: Meet Rachael Gilbert, Christian therapist and body image expert, as she shares her heart for helping women heal from trauma and body image insecurities.

• [08:34] - Understanding the Body Image Timeline: Rachael and Melissa discuss the "body image timeline" concept and how childhood experiences, including trauma, influence women’s struggles with body image later in life.

• [12:59] - The Hidden Struggles Behind the Surface: Melissa and Rachael talk about the dangers of judging others based on appearances and how many women struggle with body image issues despite looking put together on the outside.

• [17:50] - The Emotional Impact of Trauma: Rachael shares her own story and why she emphasizes the emotional and spiritual aspects of healing. She also addresses the connection between trauma, body image issues, and disordered eating.

• [22:20] - The Healing Process with God’s Help: Rachael talks about how healing from body image insecurities and trauma requires a faith-centered approach, and why God’s truth is key to lasting restoration.

• [30:39] - Encouragement for Women Who Feel Stuck: Melissa and Rachael offer hope and encouragement to women who feel overwhelmed by their insecurities, trauma, or the fear of confronting their past. They emphasize the importance of doing this healing work, not just for ourselves but for future generations.

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Are you ready to do the work but feel like you don’t have time? That’s your sign to download this free guide! Learn practical steps to reclaim your time and start prioritizing what matters most. Download the Take Your Time Back guide here.

Connect with Rachael Gilbert:

• Book: Image Restored – Tear Down Shame and Insecurity to Experience a Body Image Renovation
• Website: Rachael Gilbert
• Podcast: Real Talk with Rachael podcast
• Instagram: @rachaeljgilbert

Connect with Melissa:

• melissabatt.com
• Instagram: @melissabattofficial
• Facebook: @melissabattofficial
• Book a Free Life Assessment: Breakthrough Coaching

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In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian Life Coach Melissa Batt shares actionable strategies to help you manage digital distractions and find focus in an overwhelmed world. Drawing from her personal journey with ADHD, Melissa offers insights on setting boundaries, turning off notifications, and creating intentional habits to live a purpose-driven life. Perfect for busy women looking to reclaim their time, reduce stress, and prioritize what matters most.

Join Melissa for real talk on navigating distractions, regaining clarity, and inviting God into the process of overcoming overwhelm.

Key Takeaways:

[00:02] - Welcome & Introduction Melissa opens the new season with a reflection on the importance of revisiting valuable lessons and addressing how digital distractions impact our ability to focus. She encourages listeners to embrace the timeless truths in each episode, showing how consistent reminders can spark personal growth.

[02:38] - The Struggle with ADHD and Focus Melissa shares her personal experience with ADHD and how it heightens the challenge of staying focused in today’s fast-paced world. She notes that even for those without ADHD, digital distractions can create stress and diminish productivity.

[04:07] - Tips for Limiting Digital Distractions From silencing notifications to setting boundaries with apps like social media and email, Melissa offers practical steps to regain control of your attention. She emphasizes how these small actions can significantly reduce overwhelm and create space for a purpose-driven life.

[07:47] - Boundaries as a Tool for Focus Melissa explains that setting boundaries is essential for maintaining focus and protecting time for important priorities. By being intentional about digital use, listeners can experience the freedom that comes from clear, consistent boundaries.

[09:15] - Breaking the Cycle of Constant Checking Melissa discusses how habitual phone-checking often reflects underlying stress or anxiety and provides strategies for breaking this cycle. She highlights how overcoming these habits can boost mental clarity and help you stay present in the moment.

[12:04] - Prioritizing Real-Life Connections Over Social Media Melissa encourages listeners to share important news directly with loved ones instead of relying solely on social media. She reminds us that prioritizing real-life connections can lead to deeper relationships and less dependency on screens.

[18:37] - Limiting News Intake to Reduce Anxiety Recognizing the anxiety that constant news updates can cause, Melissa advises limiting news consumption to protect your peace. She shares a faith-based perspective on trusting God amidst the world’s uncertainties, showing how setting boundaries around media intake can bring calm.

[24:36] - Using “Do Not Disturb” for Focused Time Melissa describes how the "Do Not Disturb" feature has helped her minimize distractions and remain focused on tasks. This simple tool is powerful in creating dedicated time for intentional living and staying present with loved ones.

[28:03] - Communicating Boundaries with Family & Friends Clear communication about boundaries can reduce interruptions and help others respect your focus time, especially when working from home. Melissa emphasizes that intentional conversations can improve relationships and support a balanced, less distracted life.

Call to Action: 🌟 Ready to reduce distractions and take a step toward intentional living? Start by turning off one notification today, or set your phone to "Do Not Disturb." If you need more guidance, reach out for a free life assessment and explore the benefits of working with a Christian Life Coach on your journey toward focus and fulfillment.

Connect with Melissa:

• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching here: [Breakthrough Coaching Link Here]
• Website: melissabatt.com
• Instagram: @melissabattofficial
• Get Life Assessment: [30-minute call link here]

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa dives into the common struggle of feeling stuck and the different ways it can show up in our lives—from imposter syndrome and anxiety to people-pleasing and burnout. Drawing from her own experiences and her work as a Christian life coach, Melissa explores how to recognize when you’re stuck, the importance of paying attention to those feelings, and why it’s crucial to seek help if you feel overwhelmed.

She introduces a new free "Get Unstuck" quiz available on her website designed to help listeners identify areas where they might feel trapped and provides practical tools to address these challenges. With topics like spiritual stagnation, waiting, and survival mode, this episode kicks off a series aimed at empowering you to take that first step toward a life of purpose.

Key Takeaways:

[00:02] - Welcome & Introduction Melissa shares her passion as a Christian Life Coach for women who want to go beyond survival mode and start thriving. She shares how feeling stuck can affect your life and sets the stage for her new series on overcoming “stuckness.”

[02:26] - Discovering Why You’re Stuck: Free Quiz Melissa introduces her free Unstuck Quiz on her website, melissabatt.com, designed to reveal key areas of struggle and provide tools to help listeners overcome low confidence, identity issues, and anxiety.

[03:42] - Preview of the ‘Stuck’ Series Topics Melissa highlights the upcoming series topics, such as feeling stuck in waiting, people-pleasing, fear, burnout, and overwhelm, offering listeners guidance on breaking these cycles and regaining control over their lives.

[06:52] - Recognizing Your Body’s Signs and Signals Melissa discusses the importance of listening to anxiety and burnout as signals from your body and mind, encouraging listeners to view these feelings as invitations to slow down and seek balance.

[09:15] - Viewing Anxiety as an Opportunity to Trust God Melissa talks about how anxiety can lead to deeper faith while acknowledging the need for mental health support, including professional guidance when necessary. She shares personal experiences to make this relatable.

[14:31] - Releasing Shame and Seeking Help Melissa explains how breaking the shame surrounding feeling stuck can empower listeners to seek help, whether through a life coach, therapist, or supportive friend.

[18:37] - Staying Focused Amid Distractions Melissa addresses how distractions can keep us in survival mode, sharing practical advice on how to stay focused on priorities, embrace growth, and stay on the path God intends

[21:56] - Simple Prayers for When You Feel Lost Melissa encourages listeners to lean into their faith and offers a simple prayer for those seeking peace and clarity during challenging times.

[24:05] - Exploring Depression and Its Connection to Being Stuck Melissa shares her journey through depression and explains how feeling stuck can sometimes point to a deeper need for mental health support.

[27:42] - How to Move Forward Melissa emphasizes the importance of small, intentional steps to get unstuck. She explains how Christian life coaching can help women regain confidence, set clear goals, and create lasting change.

🌟 Take the Free Quiz! Discover what might be holding you back and get the tools you need to move forward. [Quiz link here]

Connect with Melissa:

• Website: melissabatt.com
• Instagram: @melissabattofficial
• Get a Free Assessment: 30-minute call

Are you constantly battling anxiety, fatigue, or struggling to focus and wondering, "What is wrong with me?" In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD and discovering the impact of the MTHFR gene mutation. After years of feeling drained and frustrated by her lack of focus, Melissa opens up about how these two often overlooked conditions have shaped her life.

Melissa discusses how ADHD was missed in her childhood, how the symptoms showed up as anxiety, and what finally led to her diagnosis in adulthood. She also explains the role the MTHFR gene mutation plays in mental health, contributing to issues like depression, chronic fatigue, and brain fog. Whether you’re managing ADHD, experiencing similar struggles, or just looking for answers, this episode will offer hope, practical advice, and encouragement.

Disclaimer: Melissa is not a doctor. Please consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your medication or health routine.

• [00:02] - Welcome & Introduction Melissa introduces the episode and discusses how ADHD and the MTHFR gene mutation have impacted her mental health journey, particularly about anxiety and fatigue.

• [02:00] - Misdiagnosed and Undiagnosed ADHD in Women Melissa shares how her ADHD (actually ADD-attention deficit disorder) went undiagnosed for years, despite struggling with focus and concentration, because it didn’t present in the typical hyperactive way.

• [05:56] - Anxiety and ADHD Overlap Melissa discusses how anxiety and ADHD (ADD) are often closely related, with anxiety sometimes masking ADHD symptoms in women, leading to late diagnoses.

• [10:12] - MTHFR Gene Mutation Explained Melissa explains how the MTHFR gene mutation affects mental health, particularly through its impact on folate processing, and how addressing this mutation helped her manage anxiety and ADHD symptoms.

• [18:11] - Diet, Supplements, and Medication Melissa emphasizes the importance of dietary changes, supplements, and medication for managing ADHD/ADD, MTHFR issues and anxiety, including her experience with eliminating sugar and processed foods to improve focus and mental clarity.

• [23:44] - No More Chronic Fatigue & Less Brain Fog Melissa reflects on how the right ADHD medication significantly improved her focus and energy levels, and the difference it made in her daily life.

• [27:55] - Final Thoughts & Call to Action Melissa encourages listeners to seek help if they’re struggling with anxiety or ADHD-like symptoms and emphasizes the importance of getting tested for conditions like the MTHFR gene mutation.

🌟 Could this be holding you back? Find out now by taking this free quiz! 🌟 [Quiz link]

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Helpful resources:

https://www.additudemag.com/b-vitamin-levels-may-be-lower-in-people-with-adhd/#:~:text=The%20ADHD%20group%20was%20found,energy%20regulation%20and%20neurotransmitter%20synthesis.

https://www.additudemag.com/mthfr-adhd-genetics-puzzle/

https://parentingadhdandautism.com/2016/01/stuff-dont-tell-adhd-mthfr/

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Connect with Melissa:

• Website: melissabatt.com
• Instagram: @melissabattofficial
• Book a Free Consult: 30-minute call

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