Are you the type to say "I'm fine" even when you're very much not fine? Or are you the type to keep the conversation of your emotional vent going by saying "just let me say one more thing and then I'm done"?

Today, we're talking about two toxic things we tend to do with our emotions: bottle and brood.

Toxic thoughts can lead to toxic emotions, so let's talk about how we can better learn to navigate our emotions. Let's discover how to believe the best in everyone and in every situation, with God's help.

Love,

Darcie (a previous bottler)

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Books Mentioned:

• Switch On Your Brain by Caroline Leaf
• Emotional Agility by Susan David
• Telling Yourself the Truth by William Backus & Marie Chapian

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Rumination can trick us into thinking we're actively trying to solve a problem by thinking about it so much, when really we're stuck in a negative loop that is harming our brains.

It happens to the best of us, and this episode will reveal the four most common hooks of rumination (I bet you can relate to at least 1 but probably all 4 at some point in your life).

If we want to work towards focusing on all that Philippians 4:8 tells us to focus on, then we have to be able to identify when our minds are leaping elsewhere in order to reign those thoughts back in and take them captive.

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Book mentioned: Emotional Agility by Susan David

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In this episode, we explore the powerful influence of the internal narrator we all have... and it's a narrator that can't always be trusted. Although we don't intend to, our brain can come into alignment with a lie and if it gets repeated enough, we then believe it to be true (even when it's not). We can come into alignment with harmful narratives that were handed to us from previous generations, spoken over us at some point in our lives, or perhaps shaped by negative experiences where our emotions took the reins and still refuse to let go.

Too easily, the internal chatterbox gets us hooked into toxic thinking that doesn't help us or our future.

So, let's change the narrative. One intentional thought at a time.

Books mentioned in this week's episode:

• Emotional Agility by Susan David
• Switch On Your Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf

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Ladies that are 13+ years old are also invited to Replenish Women's Conference at my local church, Elim Christian Centre Papakura! Tickets are $45 and it's on 12-13 June (Friday night + all day Saturday). Would love for you to join us!

https://brushfire.com/elim/papakurareplenish2026/630367/tickets

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Do your genes control you or do you have the power to impact your DNA in a positive way? Let’s explore the science of epigenetics and the scriptures that command us to take our thoughts captive.

Why should we and how do we?

We’re kicking off a new conversation on the podcast to better understand how the Bible applies to our brains in a really powerful way. Over the coming weeks, let's talk about toxic thinking, rumination, misaligned minds, misbelief theory, stress, multitasking, and the power of delight.

You can make your brain work better for you, and I'm gonna tell you how.

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Mentioned Book: ’Switch On Your Brain’ by Dr. Caroline Leaf

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Mentioned Episodes:

‘How 12 Focused Minutes Could Change Your Life | Ep. 7’: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431016/episodes/16716999

‘How Understanding God as Compassionate Changes the Way You Pray | Ep. 8’: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431016/episodes/16778032

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There is so much joy in being an amateur. It's a word that often has a negative connotation attached, but there is far more to this word than we realise. It doesn't just mean "unskilled" as many have come to believe.

Once you reframe this word in your mind, there's advice within this episode that has been game changer for me when I approach any new project, any new hobby, or any new skill I want to learn.

I hope this advice will be releasing and empowering for you too!

Also, there’s a chance to win a giveaway inspired by recent topics. All the details are in the first few minutes of the episode, and you can enter on Instagram @carryconfetti 🎉

Love,

Darcie

PS - There won't be a new episode for a couple weeks, while I focus on a few big things in my own calendar. More info shared at the end of the episode. I'll be back soon though :)

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What do "grandma hobbies" and therapy techniques like EMDR have in common? In this episode, we'll talk about the research and the intentional rest that old school hobbies are bringing young people that are overly saturated by a digital world.

To sit down with a creative project, get your hands messy, and create something tangible is beneficial to your mental health in a number of ways. I've even seen the real impact in my own life when I set time aside for projects like embroidery, sewing, weaving, and gardening.

Today, I'm also joined by my dear friend Maree Beaven, who is the "Queen of Crochet". She'll tell you about the role that crochet and other hands-on projects have played in her life and in her community work she regularly does with people of all ages in South Auckland, New Zealand.

Hope you enjoy this conversation!

Love,

Darcie

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Why the sudden trend towards an "analogue" life where people are filling bags with easy art kits, decks of cards, polaroid cameras, and more?

Well, our brains our facing digital fatigue and something tactile in our hands is helping people around the world reconnect with their physical world and feel in control of something.

Crafts help us cope. Busy hands help quiet a busy mind.

In this episode, I'll tell you about some research I've discovered and also chat through all the mental benefits of working with your hands in some capacity.

Go ahead and click play... craft or garden or clean while you listen. I promise your brain will love it ;)

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Did you know that the first person in the Bible explicitly mentioned to be filled with the Holy Spirit was an artist? Have you ever considered how many artisans were used by God throughout history? And what does that mean going forward with the ever-increasing use of AI?

Let's talk about it. Artisans vs AI.

Today, we'll open up the conversation and look into some scripture references about artisans and the role they played. In the coming weeks, we will dive into the brain benefits of working with your hands and the powerful effect it has on your mental health.

Even if you're not an "artist", these episodes will cause you to think and hopefully lead you to create in some way!

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Easter Special from last year can be found here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431016/episodes/16965681

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