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I sat down intending to talk about control, but as often happens, God took the conversation deeper than I expected. For years, I thought I had control issues. What I'm realizing now is that many of those behaviors weren't really about control at all. They started as survival skills. Somewhere along the way, I learned to anticipate problems, protect myself, prepare for worst-case scenarios, and carry responsibilities that were never meant to be mine. Those patterns helped me survive difficult seasons, but God has been gently showing me that I don't have to live there anymore. In this vulnerable and unedited conversation, I share pieces of my own healing journey, childhood wounds, unhealthy coping mechanisms, anxiety, self-protection, and the freedom that comes when we begin to surrender the things we've been carrying for far too long. We also talk about: • Why control often starts as a survival skill • Childhood wounds and the coping mechanisms we develop • The hidden burden of trying to protect everyone around us • How survival mode can quietly become a way of life • The difference between surviving and surrendering • What God has been teaching me about trust, healing, and letting go • Why some of the things that once protected us may be the very things God is asking us to release • The freedom that comes when we stop carrying what was never ours to carry Friend, maybe you're not controlling because you want power. Maybe you're controlling because you learned it's the only way to survive. Maybe, it's now just a coping mechanism that turned into a habit.   And maybe God is inviting you into something different. Maybe He's inviting you to put down the things you've been carrying and trust Him with what comes next. Scripture Mentioned: Matthew 11:28-30 Isaiah 61 RESOURCES 💛 Operation Reset (Free Workshop) https://melissabatt.com/operation-reset   VIP Operation Reset: https://melissabattcoaching.myflodesk.com/resetvip   💛 1:1 Coaching with Melissa https://melissabatt.com/breakthrough-coaching 🚶 MOVE Meetups-FREE Sign up here: https://melissabattcoaching.myflodesk.com/move Tuesdays at 9:00 AM (Locally) Thursdays at 9:00 AM (Online) Jesus Laughs Devotional-https://a.co/d/0eyD6Nxz Content Note: This episode includes discussion of childhood trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, and mental health struggles. Please use discretion when listening around children. P.S. Because so many of you have told me these unedited episodes feel like we're simply sitting together over coffee, here's another one. No script or fancy editing. Nothing polished. Just an honest conversation with what God is teaching me in this season.

Have you ever felt like something was off, but you couldn't quite put your finger on it? That's where I found myself recently. A quick note: Several of you have reached out to say the unedited episodes feel like we're just sitting down having coffee together. So that's exactly what this is. Raw, real, and unscripted. After months of feeling like something was out of alignment, I asked God to show me what it was. I expected Him to point to my schedule, my business, or one of the many other things on my plate. Instead, He pointed me toward my marriage. In this honest and vulnerable episode, I'm sharing what happened when God answered that prayer, the unexpected lessons He revealed, and why the areas we often overlook can become the very places He wants to bring healing, growth, and alignment. While much of this conversation centers around marriage, the bigger invitation is for all of us to ask: Is there an area of my life that God may be calling me to pay attention to? You'll hear how God used a canceled hair appointment, a leadership event, a timely conversation with a true friend, and even a marriage coach to reveal some blind spots I couldn't see on my own. Because sometimes the area God wants to work on isn't the area we think needs fixing. Key Takeaways How God revealed an area of my life that was out of alignment The unexpected connection between a canceled hair appointment and a prayer I'd been praying The question that completely shifted my perspective Why I decided to work with a marriage coach Small changes that are already making a big difference The danger of focusing on what others aren't doing instead of examining our own hearts How to recognize areas God may be asking you to address Why God doesn't call us to settle for mediocrity in any area of our lives A Few Questions to Reflect On Is there an area of your life that feels out of alignment right now? Have you been asking God to change someone else when He may be inviting you to look inward first? What strengths and blessings have you overlooked because you've been focused on what's missing? What is one small step of obedience God may be asking you to take today? Ways to Connect with Melissa Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or distracted? Melissa helps Christian women get unstuck, reclaim their time, reduce distractions, and move forward with faith, purpose, and accountability.   Co-author of the best-selling women's devotional Jesus Laughs-grab it on Amazon here!   Learn more about coaching: https://melissabatt.com/breakthrough-coaching   Sign up for weekly pep talks and more honest conversations via email: https://melissabattcoaching.myflodesk.com/onthelist Remember, friend: Sometimes the breakthrough we're praying for starts with paying attention to the area God has been trying to show us all along.

How often do you try to self-protect? Or manage the people around you so you can protect them? Or hesitate to do what you feel called to do because you don’t want to mess it up… or make God look bad? A behind-the-scenes and unpolished look at what God is showing me about overthinking, misalignment, and delayed obedience… and why I’ve been so tired lately.   SPOILER ALERT: It's probably why you are so tired also!  Sometimes, God doesn’t call us to do His work. 😉 Just a hint at where we’re going today. If you’ve been stuck in your head, trying to get it right before you move, this one is for you. We’re talking about where that comes from, what Matthew 11:2–30 really means when He says His burden is light, and how to take one simple step forward instead of overthinking your way out of it.

Dear listener, Even for me, as someone who really loves to overshare, this episode is far beyond my comfort zone when it comes to honesty and transparency. I have sat on this episode for at least a week. And, as much as I wanted to edit it, make it pretty, and delete about 15 minutes of what I would consider over-sharing, I strongly sensed the Lord telling me to publish as is.  The Lord wastes nothing.   As I continue to follow Him and hear His voice tell me to do things differently than I've ever considered doing before... I will trust Him. I pray that my doubts, tears, questions, worries, and ramblings meet you exactly where you are and that you will be able to glean from this behind-the-scenes look at what's been going on in my world over the last year.   I pray it comforts you. I pray that it challenges you. And I pray it provides enough light to help you make it at least one more baby step further into your own personal journey with the Lord.  He is good. He provides. He is always faithful. And, He loves you more than you can imagine. ❤️   An inside, messy, look at what it looks like to trust God and say YES to the things He brings to our attention. A heartfelt conversation about having a posture of surrender and walking out the things the Lord has for us, even when it doesn't make sense.

Hey friends! This is an unedited update about what God has been revealing to me related to the ministry He has called me to, this podcast, etc...  A conversation about trusting God, knowing His voice, how to know it's God, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it looks like as I navigate all of those things and do the best of my abilities to walk in obedience and trust Him more than myself.

If the new year has arrived and you already feel scattered, off-rhythm, or unsure how to get back into your routine, this episode is for you. In this honest, gentle pep talk, Melissa shares openly about the struggle of getting back into healthy rhythms, especially for those with ADHD. This isn’t about productivity, discipline, or starting strong. It’s about awareness, grace, and learning how to show up again when routine has been disrupted and there’s no external accountability pushing you forward. Melissa talks about why shifting focus can feel so hard with ADHD, why this isn’t a personal failure, and how staying loosely connected to healthy habits during rest can make re-entry gentler. She also shares what helps her ease back into routine after extended breaks, without shame or pressure. If you’ve been feeling behind, overwhelmed, or frustrated with yourself for not “bouncing back” faster, this episode will remind you that you’re not broken, you’re human, and God meets you right where you are. ✨ Key Takeaways Why getting back into routine can feel especially hard for those with ADHD The difference between awareness and excuse, and how naming the struggle removes shame Why self-directed follow-through is often harder when there’s no external accountability How routines support the ADHD brain and help create a sense of safety and grounding Why staying loosely connected to healthy habits during rest or vacation matters Simple ways to ease back into rhythm without comparing where you are to where you left off A gentle reminder that something is better than nothing, and showing up matters more than catching up 🤍 Next Steps & Support If the new year already feels overwhelming and you need help rebuilding healthy rhythms, the 12-Week Reset is available to support you step by step. If you’re feeling stuck in one specific area and just need clarity or a place to start, you can also book a single Unstuck Session. Not sure which option is right for you? Email Melissa directly at [email protected] with the subject line HELP, and she’ll help guide you toward the next best step.

In this episode of God-Sized Dreams, we’re talking honestly about why healthy habits keep feeling hard — and why so many women walk into a new year already feeling behind, exhausted, and like they’re failing before they even start. If you’ve ever told yourself, “This is the year I’m finally going to get consistent,” but felt overwhelmed just thinking about it, this conversation is for you. Here’s the truth most people won’t tell you: Healthy habits aren’t failing because you lack discipline. They aren’t sticking because you’re trying to add them onto a life that’s already overloaded. Melissa breaks down the one mistake she sees over and over again with high-achieving, faith-filled women — especially those who care deeply, try hard, and still feel like it’s never enough. This episode reframes the idea of failure, explains why this isn’t a willpower issue, and introduces a gentler, God-led approach to building rhythms that actually fit your real life. If you’re tired of starting over every January, wrestling with exhaustion, or wondering why doing “all the right things” still leaves you drained, this episode will help you slow down, breathe, and take your next baby step forward with clarity and grace. Key Takeaways Why healthy habits aren’t sticking — and why it’s not a discipline problem The difference between effort and capacity, especially for overachievers How performance can quietly become a coping mechanism Why undoing is wisdom, not quitting, and how God often asks us to let go before adding more A simple baby step to help you reclaim time, energy, and peace without adding another thing to your plate Your Baby Step This Week Instead of trying to add a new healthy habit, choose one thing to undo: one commitment to pause, one app to mute, one expectation to loosen, or one boundary to reinforce. Only after creating space do you consider what might be added back in a healthier way. Ready for Support? You don’t have to figure this out alone — and you don’t have to know the “right” next step either. Depending on where you’re at, here are a few ways (with links) you can take your next baby step: MOVE Meet Up — for a monthly Spotify playlist, movement challenge, and encouragement Get on the email list — for encouragement, tools, and faith-filled baby steps Operation Reset VIP — if you need help slowing down, clearing space, and realigning priorities Breakthrough Unstuck Session — a one-time session for clarity and direction Screen Time Reset — if distractions and overstimulation are draining your peace 6 months of Breakthrough Coaching — deeper, ongoing support and accountability And if you’re not sure where to start, that’s okay too. You can always email me directly at [email protected] and put “HELP” in the subject line. We’ll connect and figure out the best next step together. If this episode resonated, share it with a friend who feels exhausted or like she’s failing — and then keep listening. There’s more support waiting for you here. You don’t have to stay stuck. Let’s take the next baby step together. 💛

New Year’s resolutions sound good… until real life hits. If you’ve ever started the year feeling motivated, only to feel discouraged, behind, or like you’re failing a few weeks later, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Melissa breaks down why traditional New Year’s resolutions so often fall apart, especially for high-achieving women who already feel overwhelmed. She explains why most goal setting fails, not because of a lack of desire or discipline, but because there’s no clear plan that supports real life. Instead of planning an entire year at once, Melissa shares a more sustainable, faith-led approach to goal setting using shorter seasons, reflection, and clarity. She walks you through how she looks back on the year with God, chooses a word for the year, and turns that word into focused, actionable steps without burnout. You’ll also learn a simple but powerful tool Melissa uses called a goal brain dump, a way to get everything out of your head, organize it by season, and move forward with intention instead of pressure. If you’re tired of starting over every January and want a healthier, God-led way to plan your year, this episode will help you slow down, refocus, and take your next step with confidence. Key Takeaways Why New Year’s resolutions often fail, even for motivated and disciplined women The difference between outcome-based goals and real-life goal setting How the 12-week approach helps you stay focused without feeling overwhelmed Why looking back at the previous year is essential before planning what’s next How choosing a word for the year can guide your decisions and priorities A simple goal brain dump method to organize goals by season instead of all at once How to turn clarity into action without burning yourself out Next Step If this episode gave you clarity and helped you see goal setting differently, a great next step is the 12-Week Reset Coaching Package. It’s a focused, one-on-one coaching package where we look at what’s draining you, what needs to change, and what to focus on next so you’re not trying to do everything at once. Email me at https://melissabattcoaching.myflodesk.com/screenreset Single Unstuck Session: https://melissabattcoaching.myflodesk.com/unstucksession Breakthrough Coaching: https://melissabatt.com/breakthrough-coaching Operation Reset: https://melissabatt.com/operation-reset Get MOVE Playlists: https://melissabattcoaching.myflodesk.com/move Sign up for Weekly Emails: https://melissabattcoaching.myflodesk.com/onthelist

In this episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa Batt invites you into a heartfelt and honest conversation about the unhealthy habits quietly shaping your life — especially the ones stealing your peace, your focus, and your God-given purpose. As we head into a new year, Melissa unpacks why so many Christian women feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, and stuck in cycles of distraction, even though their hearts long for more peace, clarity, and consistency. Before you can build the healthy rhythms you want, you often have to acknowledge and undo the habits that are draining your mental, emotional, and spiritual capacity. From screen time and emotional numbing to work-related overuse of technology, Melissa shares the deeper connection between your mental health, your purpose, and the patterns that quietly pull you away from the life God is calling you to live. She offers personal stories, gentle truth, and a powerful reminder that the enemy loves to use distraction to keep God’s daughters spiritually asleep — even when they look awake on the outside. If you’ve been telling yourself, “I want to change, but I never follow through,” this episode will help you understand why… and give you hope for what’s possible when you begin clearing space for the habits that matter most. This is your invitation to reset, realign, and reclaim your time so you can walk into 2026 with intention, mental clarity, and renewed purpose. Key Takeaways [00:02] – Welcome & Why This Matters for 2025–2026 How year-end habits shape your mental, emotional, and spiritual capacity. [03:30] – Screen Time Isn’t Just Scrolling Understanding the different forms of unhealthy habits and why they drain your focus. [07:10] – You Don’t Have a Discipline Problem — You Have a Capacity Problem Why overstimulation makes follow-through feel impossible. [10:45] – The Emotional & Spiritual Cost of Distraction How constant noise weakens mental health and dulls spiritual awareness. [14:00] – A Wake-Up Call: What 8,760 Hours Revealed The moment at Melissa’s Chamber event that reframed the urgency of reclaiming your time. [17:25] – How the Enemy Uses Distraction to Rock You to Sleep A vulnerable, Spirit-led insight on why screens are impacting Christian women so deeply. [21:50] – You Can’t Plant Healthy Habits in Chaotic Soil Why undoing unhealthy patterns is the first step toward purpose and peace. [26:30] – Accountability, Structure, and Getting Started How James Clear’s insight reinforces what Melissa sees in coaching: you need support that interrupts your day and keeps you on track. [31:45] – Replacing Screen Time With Things That Bring Life What happens when you trade numbing for connection, joy, and purpose. [35:20] – Melissa’s Personal Bedtime Breakthrough How one reset helped restore emotional and relational connection at home. [38:00] – An Invitation to Reset Before the New Year Why the 1-on-1 Screen Time Reset is the most effective place to begin if you want 2026 to feel different. Practical Baby Step Track your screen time today without changing anything. Just observe. Just notice. Awareness is the first step toward freedom — and the first crack in the habits holding you back. {Also, recognize how many times you find yourself saying you don't have time.}  Work With Melissa If you're ready to break unhealthy patterns, reclaim your focus, and walk into 2026 with clarity and purpose, your next step is the: 1-on-1 Screen Time Reset:  A 12-week personalized coaching experience to help you undo the habits draining your life and rebuild rhythms that support who God is calling you to become. Learn more here: https://melissabattcoaching.myflodesk.com/screenreset Connect with Melissa Website: melissabatt.com Email: https://melissabattcoaching.myflodesk.com/onthelist

In this bonus episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa shares an honest and important update about the Screen Time Reset — one she didn’t expect when she launched the program just a few weeks ago. What began as a group coaching format has now shifted to a fully personalized 1-on-1 coaching experience, and in this episode, Melissa explains exactly why. From realizing how differently women use their screens, to seeing how emotional patterns and triggers vary from person to person, it became clear that screen time struggles are deeply personal — and the solution has to be personal too. Melissa opens up about: Why group coaching wasn’t the right fit for this transformation How God led her to shift directions with humility and obedience The emotional and practical reasons women need individualized support Why 30-minute private sessions offer better results than 60-minute group calls What’s coming next — including the return of The Success Lounge And why reclaiming your time is the necessary foundation for the habits God is calling you to build If you’ve been considering the Screen Time Reset but weren’t sure whether group coaching would fit your schedule, your emotional bandwidth, or your current capacity, this short conversation will give you the clarity you need. Key Takeaways ● Screen time struggles are deeply personal Anxiety, boredom, emotional numbing, stress, habit loops, dopamine, work pressure — everyone’s reasons are different. ● Group coaching adds pressure when time is already tight Women are too overwhelmed for replays or long sessions. Personalized support removes the barrier. ● Why 1:1 coaching is the best fit Melissa can read tone, hesitation, posture, and emotional cues — things lost when she doesn't get to interact with you. ● 30 minutes is realistic — and powerful Shorter sessions create consistency, accountability, and momentum without overwhelming your schedule. ● Reclaiming your time is step one for all future growth You can’t build healthy habits, routines, or purpose-filled rhythms on top of distraction and overstimulation. ● The Success Lounge is returning — but the 1:1 Reset is the prerequisite Women need clarity, capacity, and grounded routines before stepping into the deeper group work. Join the Screen Time Reset (Now 1:1 Coaching) If you’re ready to reclaim your time and break the patterns that keep you overwhelmed, exhausted, and distracted, the Screen Time Reset is now a private, personalized coaching experience designed just for you. 👉 Sign up here: https://melissabattcoaching.myflodesk.com/screenreset Early-enrollment pricing is available through January. And because this is 1:1 — you can start your sessions NOW or begin in January. Get on Melissa’s Email List Don’t miss updates, encouragement, or announcements about upcoming coaching opportunities and The Success Lounge. 👉 Join the email list here: https://melissabattcoaching.myflodesk.com/onthelist

In this episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa shares a vulnerable and eye-opening look at the screen-time habits most of us finally noticed over the holidays — the constant checking, the overstimulation, the emotional numbing, and the way our phones quietly steal presence, peace, and connection. After asking her own family to check their screen-time data, Melissa discovered five-hour phone averages, 100–168 pickups a day, and more than 300 notifications in a single day. These numbers tell a story many of us feel but haven’t put words to: we are overwhelmed, distracted, and operating on mental overload… and our phones have become our default coping mechanism. This conversation isn’t about perfection or giving up your phone completely. It’s about finding one specific area where your phone is stealing something important — bedtime connection with your husband, dinner-table moments with your kids, or the space you need to hear from God — and learning how to protect that place with intention. If you are struggling with brain fog,  feeling overstimulated, or emotionally overwhelmed as you head into winter, this episode will help you name what’s been happening, breathe a sigh of relief, and take a small baby step toward greater clarity and presence. Key Takeaways ● What holiday rhythms reveal about your screen-time habits Why slowing down helps you notice what you're normally too busy to see. ● Five-hour averages, 300 notifications & nonstop pickups How these small interruptions slowly drain your mental and emotional capacity. ● The link between phone addiction, anxiety & emotional numbing Why your phone becomes a coping mechanism when you’re overstimulated or exhausted. ● Procrastination, online shopping & escaping discomfort How distraction sneaks in when your brain is overwhelmed or tired ● Why this isn’t about getting off your phone completely Practical truth: it’s about getting specific with the area that matters most. ● Melissa’s personal story: protecting the bedtime hour How one small shift is changing the atmosphere of her home and marriage. Baby Step Challenge Choose ONE specific space where your phone is stealing connection, peace, or clarity — bedtime, dinner, after-school hours, car rides, or quiet mornings — and protect that space for the next three days. Simple, intentional, doable. Ready to Be More Present & Less Distracted? Join the 12-Week Screen Time Reset, where you’ll learn how to build calmer rhythms, lower your overwhelm, and reconnect with the people (and purpose) that matter most. This isn’t about perfection — it’s about one small shift at a time. 👉 Join the Screen Time Reset  Work With Melissa Whether you’re ready for a full six months of breakthrough coaching or want to start small with a single Breakthrough Unstuck Session, you can take your next step today. Learn more at melissabatt.com/breakthrough-coaching

In this episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa Batt opens the doors to the brand-new 12-Week Screen Time Reset and walks you through the deeper spiritual and emotional reasons behind your constant distraction, anxiety, and overwhelm. If your mind feels scattered… If your phone is the first thing you grab in the morning… If you feel disconnected from God, your family, or your own thoughts… This episode is your wake-up call. Melissa shares the urgency God placed on her heart to launch this reset now, not later, and explains why waiting until January keeps so many women stuck in cycles of avoidance, numbing, overstimulation, and survival mode. She breaks down how unhealthy screen habits affect your mental health, spiritual clarity, peace, and ability to hear God’s voice. You’ll learn what makes this reset different from quick-fix “digital detoxes” and why the combination of emotional regulation, discipleship, nervous system care, and weekly accountability is exactly what your mind and heart have been needing. If you’ve felt God nudging you to deal with this area of your life—or if you’re simply exhausted from feeling overwhelmed and mentally overloaded—this conversation will help you take your first baby step toward peace, clarity, and presence with God again. Key Takeaways ● [00:02] — Welcome & Invitation Why the Screen Time Reset is starting now and why the timing matters for your peace, clarity, and mental health. ● [01:20] — Anxiety & Overstimulation How constant scrolling rewires your brain, fuels anxious thoughts, and keeps your nervous system in a state of overload. ● [03:05] — Why This Isn’t a Digital Detox This reset is not “delete your apps.” It’s healing, awareness, discipleship, emotional regulation, and rebuilding presence with God. ● [04:25] — Signs Your Phone Is Numbing You Melissa breaks down the coping patterns—avoidance, emotional overload, distraction, and survival mode—that often hide behind screen time. ● [06:05] — The Enemy Loves Comfort Why the discomfort you feel about changing your habits is often confirmation that breakthrough is needed now. ● [07:10] — What You Get Inside the Reset Weekly coaching, accountability, nervous system care tools, Scripture-centered rhythms, habit rewiring, and a community of women doing this with you. ● [08:05] — The Purpose Behind the Urgency How distraction can cause you to miss what matters most—and why God is inviting you to partner with Him now, not later. Your Next Step If this episode stirred something in you — if you felt conviction, urgency, or even a little resistance — that’s your sign. Your next step isn’t to try harder or cut back on your phone alone. Your next step is to say yes and let God meet you inside this reset.   Sign up here: https://melissabattcoaching.myflodesk.com/screenreset

In this episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa Batt digs into the hidden mental and emotional impact of phone addiction—and why so many Christian women feel constantly distracted, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained. This isn’t just a social media issue. Melissa shares how constant checking, scrolling, and digital noise are reshaping your brain, your home, your nervous system, and your connection with God and the people you love. If you’ve been sensing the Holy Spirit nudging you toward more presence and less noise, this conversation will help you see what's really going on and what to do next. Melissa also introduces an upcoming 12-Week Challenge for women ready to rebuild presence, emotional regulation, and meaningful connection—and finally break the cycle of digital numbing. And as always, she ends with a simple baby step you can practice today.   Key Takeaways [00:02] – Welcome & Quick Recap • Why this episode goes beyond social media • Why listeners felt convicted or relieved after last week • The growing issue of adult phone addiction [01:10] – The Truth About Phone Addiction in Adults • Adults check their phones 144–262 times/day • 76% admit they use their phone to cope, not connect • How scrolling replaces processing, praying, and resting [03:00] – Parenting, Marriage & Digital Disconnection • 69% of kids feel “less important” than a parent’s phone • 62% of parents miss important moments • “Phubbing” (phone snubbing) and the relational toll • Why leading with your own obedience helps your home [05:20] – What Phones Do to Your Brain & Nervous System • Attention spans dropping to 47 seconds • Why you can’t focus, pray, or stay present • Multitasking increases stress by 40% • Holiday scrolling spikes: comparison, spending, anxiety [08:00] – When Phones Become a Coping Mechanism • Avoiding emotions, conflict, and God • Numbing vs. processing • Why this leads to emotional exhaustion and spiritual fog [09:30] – Introducing the newest 12-Week Challenge A journey for women ready to: • Break phone addiction as a coping mechanism • Hear God clearly again • Reconnect deeply with family • Build emotional awareness • Regulate their nervous system • Replace scrolling with presence • Track progress and take consistent baby steps [11:40] – Baby Step Challenge The 10-Minute Presence Practice Put your phone in another room for 10 minutes once a day for 7 days. Notice: • Restlessness • Anxiety • Urges to check • Emotional discomfort • What God reveals [12:50] – Final Encouragement & Invitation • You don’t have to stay distracted or overwhelmed • Presence is possible through small steps • Invitation to go deeper together through coaching   Ready to get unstuck and rebuild presence? Let’s work together! Learn more about 1-on-1 Breakthrough Coaching: melissabatt.com/breakthrough-coaching Book a Breakthrough Unstuck Session: https://melissabattcoaching.myflodesk.com/unstucksession/checkout Don't miss out on upcoming launches of the newest challenge:  https://melissabattcoaching.myflodesk.com/onthelist

In today’s episode of God-Sized Dreams, Melissa shares the behind-the-scenes story of why she is stepping away from social media indefinitely — not because she’s stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out, but because God asked her to. Through months of conviction, quiet nudges, and spiritual discernment, Melissa realized social media had slowly become a coping mechanism, a time-drain, and an area of misalignment with the very things she teaches women every week. What began as a summer break turned into a God-led invitation to choose obedience, presence, and mental health over algorithms and online pressure. She also shares the powerful parallel God showed her between alcohol and social media, the mental health stats that opened her eyes, and how He reminded her that He doesn’t need social media to reach the women she is called to serve. If you’ve been sensing the need to slow down, get quiet, or break unhelpful habits around your phone, this episode will encourage you to listen for God’s voice and trust Him with your reach, your time, and your next step. “If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or unsure what your next step should be, don’t forget I offer coaching designed to help you find clarity. Whether that’s a one-time Breakthrough Unstuck Session or a full 6 months together, you can check out all the details at melissabatt.com/breakthrough-coaching. Key Takeaways [01:02] Why This Episode Matters This conversation is more vulnerable than usual — rooted in honesty, mental health, and obedience. [02:00] The Conviction: God Kept Whispering “Lay It Down” How a summer break from social media turned into a clear assignment from God. [05:10] The Alcohol Parallel The moment God showed Melissa how social media had become a coping mechanism, similar to her past convictions with alcohol. [08:45] When Social Media Quietly Steals Your Peace & Time Even without comparison, scrolling can numb, distract, and keep you from hearing God clearly. [11:50] Mental Health & The Research That Opened My Eyes How social media impacts anxiety, distraction, loneliness, and our nervous systems. [15:20] Who I’m Called to Serve Right Now Why Melissa is shifting her focus to women who are actively searching, listening, and ready for change. [17:50] Trusting God With My Business & My Message A reminder of how God brought coaching clients even when she wasn’t marketing online. [20:55] Choosing Alignment Over Algorithms Why Melissa refuses to teach women to put down their phones while staying active on platforms that harm their mental health and distract them from their main priorities. [22:10] Baby Step Challenge A simple awareness practice to help you understand your own digital habits. [24:00] A Prayer for Bold, Obedient Steps Melissa prays over you as you consider what God might be asking you to release. Baby Step Challenge This week’s baby step is simple awareness: 1. Check your screen time. Look at today + the last 7 days. 2. Before opening an app, pause and ask: Why am I reaching for my phone right now? Am I bored, lonely, stressed, avoiding something, or just on autopilot? 3. Consider the invitation: What could I choose instead, and what might God be inviting me into right now? Resources Mentioned The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt The 40-Day Social Media Fast by Wendy Speake Work With Melissa Ready for clarity, peace, and purpose? Whether you want a single Breakthrough Unstuck Session or six months of Breakthrough Coaching, your next step is to take action.