Christian Mental Health for Women | The Pert Plan™

Pam Litchford, LPC
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The Pert Plan™ is a Christian mental health podcast for women who feel overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, anxious, stressed and under pressure to hold everything together. Hosted by Pam Litchford, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). As a Christian therapist she integrates faith and clinical mental health principles to help you navigate anxiety, overthinking, control, and emotional burnout. If you’re a Christian woman struggling with anxious thoughts, intrusive thinking, people-pleasing, or the fear of not doing enough, you’re not alone—and this podcast is for you. Each episode will help you calm your mind, renew your thoughts with Scripture, and build a steady, grounded faith—so you can experience more peace, clarity, and emotional stability in your everyday life. Instagram @thepertplan Topics we cover on The Pert Plan™ Podcast include: Christian anxiety, overthinking, intrusive thoughts, emotional overwhelm, burnout, control, people-pleasing, boundaries, stress, and mental exhaustion. This podcast is for Christian women who want practical, faith-based tools to renew their minds, regulate their emotions, and grow in a steady, grounded relationship with God. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your thoughts, struggling to slow your mind, or trying to trust God in a difficult season, you’ll find biblical truth and mental health support that meets you right where you are. If you’ve ever searched for: • Christian anxiety help • how to stop overthinking • how to trust God when you feel overwhelmed • Christian boundaries for women • intrusive thoughts and faith …this podcast is for you.

  1. 4d ago

    I Knew Better… So Why Did I Do It? How God Restores Women After Foolish Choices (E29)

    Have you ever looked back and thought, “I knew better… so why did I do it?” If you’re carrying regret, shame, or disappointment over past choices, this episode is for you. We’ll talk about repentance, God’s forgiveness, wisdom, and how He restores women who are willing to learn—not because they’ve never failed, but because they’ve become teachable. Your past may explain part of your story, but it doesn’t have to define your future. Want to hold The Pert Plan in your hands?  "Waiting Without Falling Apart" devotional/journal Amazon link: https://a.co/d/08Qkgemc Follow on Instagram @thepertplan https://www.instagram.com/thepertplan?igsh=ZGxvbXM0emtxOXpx If you’re in South Carolina and looking for more personalized support, I do offer counseling for women. You can learn more here https://www.pamlitchfordcounseling.com/ Legal Disclaimer -  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health treatment or therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counseling relationship between the host and the listener. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for individualized support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact local 911 emergency services or call/text 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate assistance. Scripture Quotation Notice (NIV) Scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

    11 min

  2. Jun 24

    How Wise Women Learn Discernment (Is It God, Fear, or Emotion?) E28

    Have you ever wondered: “Is this God leading me… or is this fear?” “Am I experiencing peace… or just relief?” “Should I move forward… or slow down?” In this episode, we’re talking about discernment—what it is, what it isn’t, and how wise women learn to recognize the difference between emotion, urgency, fear, wisdom, and God’s leading. We’ll explore why discernment and wisdom are connected but not the same, why relief and peace are often confused, and how paying attention to patterns, counsel, Scripture, and the Holy Spirit helps us see more clearly. Because wise women don’t simply ask what they feel. They learn to ask what is true. If this episode encourages you, share it with a friend and leave a rating or review so more women can find The Pert Plan. Want to hold The Pert Plan in your hands?  "Waiting Without Falling Apart" devotional/journal Amazon link: https://a.co/d/08Qkgemc Christian mental health meets grounded truth, emotional wisdom, and practical encouragement for real life. This episode is part of The Pert Plan™, a Christian mental health podcast  grounded in biblical truth and evidence-based wisdom to help you challenge lies, renew your mind, and grow courageous faith. Follow on Instagram @thepertplan https://www.instagram.com/thepertplan?igsh=ZGxvbXM0emtxOXpx If you’re in South Carolina and looking for more personalized support, I do offer counseling for women. You can learn more here https://www.pamlitchfordcounseling.com/ Legal Disclaimer -  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health treatment or therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counseling relationship between the host and the listener. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for individualized support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact local 911 emergency services or call/text 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate assistance. Scripture Quotation Notice (NIV) Scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

    12 min

  3. Jun 17

    Wisdom Is Expensive (E27)

    Have you ever looked back at a season of your life and thought: “What was I thinking?” Maybe you ignored warning signs. Maybe you followed your emotions instead of wisdom. Maybe you learned something the hard way. In this episode, we’re talking about a phrase I often joke about with clients: “Wisdom is expensive.” The truth is that wisdom rarely comes from information alone. More often, it grows through consequences, humility, teachability, repentance, and the mercy of God. We’ll explore why wise women ask different questions, why slowing down matters, and how God can use even our most costly mistakes to form us into women of peace and discernment. Because eventually most of us discover something important: Wisdom is expensive. But foolishness is expensive too. If this episode encourages you, share it with a friend and leave a rating or review so more women can find The Pert Plan. Want to hold The Pert Plan in your hands?  "Waiting Without Falling Apart" devotional/journal Amazon link: https://a.co/d/08Qkgemc Christian mental health meets grounded truth, emotional wisdom, and practical encouragement for real life. This episode is part of The Pert Plan™, a Christian mental health podcast  grounded in biblical truth and evidence-based wisdom to help you challenge lies, renew your mind, and grow courageous faith. Follow on Instagram @thepertplan https://www.instagram.com/thepertplan?igsh=ZGxvbXM0emtxOXpx If you’re in South Carolina and looking for more personalized support, I do offer counseling for women. You can learn more here https://www.pamlitchfordcounseling.com/ Legal Disclaimer -  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health treatment or therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counseling relationship between the host and the listener. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for individualized support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact local 911 emergency services or call/text 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate assistance. Scripture Quotation Notice (NIV) Scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

    14 min

  4. Jun 10

    Why Do I Feel So Scattered? We Are Drowning in Information & Starving for Formation (E26)

    Why do so many women feel emotionally scattered, distracted, and exhausted? We are consuming more information than any generation in history, yet many of us feel less peaceful, less attentive, and less formed. In this episode, we’ll explore the hidden cost of constant input and why the path to wisdom may look very different than modern culture suggests. "Waiting Without Falling Apart" devotional/journal Amazon link: https://a.co/d/08Qkgemc This episode is part of The Pert Plan™, a Christian mental health podcast  grounded in biblical truth and evidence-based wisdom to help you challenge lies, renew your mind, and grow courageous faith. Follow on Instagram @thepertplan https://www.instagram.com/thepertplan?igsh=ZGxvbXM0emtxOXpx If you’re in South Carolina and looking for more personalized support, I do offer counseling for women. You can learn more here https://www.pamlitchfordcounseling.com/ Legal Disclaimer -  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health treatment or therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counseling relationship between the host and the listener. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for individualized support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact local 911 emergency services or call/text 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate assistance. Scripture Quotation Notice (NIV) Scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

    16 min

  5. Jun 3

    Anxious Minds Rehearse Fear—Wise Women Remember God (E25)

    Do you ever find yourself replaying painful memories, rehearsing worst-case scenarios, or feeling like anxiety is louder than peace? In this episode of The Pert Plan, licensed professional counselor Pam Litchford explores why anxious minds naturally rehearse fear—and how wise women learn to remember God instead. Drawing from Psalm 107, personal experience, and biblical wisdom, Pam discusses the connection between anxiety, attention, remembrance, and spiritual formation. You’ll learn why fear narrows our perspective, how worship helps reorient our minds, and why one of the marks of a wise woman is that she remembers God’s faithfulness alongside life’s hardships. If you’re struggling with anxiety, overthinking, worry, fear, or emotional overwhelm, this episode will encourage you to slow down, remember God’s goodness, and find peace in His presence. Scripture: Psalm 107:43 Key Topics: • Christian anxiety • Overthinking and fear • Renewing your mind • God’s faithfulness Christian mental health meets grounded truth, emotional wisdom, and practical encouragement for real life. This episode is part of The Pert Plan™, a Christian mental health podcast  grounded in biblical truth and evidence-based wisdom to help you challenge lies, renew your mind, and grow courageous faith. Follow on Instagram @thepertplan https://www.instagram.com/thepertplan?igsh=ZGxvbXM0emtxOXpx If you’re in South Carolina and looking for more personalized support, I do offer counseling for women. You can learn more here https://www.pamlitchfordcounseling.com/ Legal Disclaimer -  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health treatment or therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counseling relationship between the host and the listener. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for individualized support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact local 911 emergency services or call/text 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate assistance. Scripture Quotation Notice (NIV) Scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

    13 min

  6. May 27

    When Life Feels Stuck: How to Stay Steady In Uncertainty (E24)

    What do you do when life feels stuck? Not just for a day or two… but for a season. In this episode, we talk about how to stay steady emotionally and spiritually when your circumstances are not changing the way you hoped. Whether you’re facing disappointment, uncertainty, financial stress, infertility, singleness, unanswered prayers, or a season that feels painfully unresolved—this conversation is for you. We’ll talk about: • why uncertainty feels so emotionally heavy • how fear projects you into an imagined future • the difference between being unchanged and being unmoved • what Scripture teaches us about formation in waiting seasons • and how to stop requiring immediate resolution in order to experience peace This episode is gentle, grounding, honest, and deeply encouraging for women carrying quiet disappointment or emotional exhaustion. If you’re in South Carolina and looking for more personalized support, I do offer counseling for women. You can learn more here https://www.pamlitchfordcounseling.com/ Follow on Instagram @thepertplan https://www.instagram.com/thepertplan?igsh=ZGxvbXM0emtxOXpx This episode is part of The Pert Plan™, a Christian mental health podcast  grounded in biblical truth and evidence-based wisdom to help you challenge lies, renew your mind, and grow courageous faith. Legal Disclaimer -  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health treatment or therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counseling relationship between the host and the listener. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for individualized support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact local 911 emergency services or call/text 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate assistance. Scripture Quotation Notice (NIV) Scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

    8 min

  7. May 20

    Stressed Because Nothing Is Changing? What to do Right Now. (E23)

    Do you feel stressed because nothing is changing? Maybe you’re waiting for answers, carrying financial pressure, overthinking at night, or silently wondering how much longer you can keep holding everything together. In this episode, we talk about something many women experience but rarely have language for: relief dependence — when your ability to feel okay becomes tied to your circumstances improving. You’ll learn: • why unresolved stress keeps your nervous system stuck in alert mode • how anxiety and uncertainty affect your body • practical ways to calm your mind in the moment • why the Psalms can be so grounding during stressful seasons • and how to practice peace before your situation changes If you’ve been feeling emotionally exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, or mentally “stuck,” this episode will help you slow down, breathe, and regain steadiness one moment at a time. Christian mental health meets grounded truth, emotional wisdom, and practical encouragement for real life. This episode is part of The Pert Plan™, a Christian mental health podcast  grounded in biblical truth and evidence-based wisdom to help you challenge lies, renew your mind, and grow courageous faith. Follow on Instagram @thepertplan https://www.instagram.com/thepertplan?igsh=ZGxvbXM0emtxOXpx If you’re in South Carolina and looking for more personalized support, I do offer counseling for women. You can learn more here https://www.pamlitchfordcounseling.com/ Legal Disclaimer -  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health treatment or therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counseling relationship between the host and the listener. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for individualized support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact local 911 emergency services or call/text 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate assistance. Scripture Quotation Notice (NIV) Scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

    8 min

  8. May 13

    When You Feel Unseen or Unappreciated | Finding Steadiness in God (E22)

    Have you ever felt unseen, overlooked, unappreciated… or quietly disappointed by people you thought would show up differently? Hosted by Pam Litchford, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Christian, this week on The Pert Plan, we’re talking about the emotional weight of unmet expectations, why certain days (like Mother's Day) hit so deeply, and how to stay steady when relationships, recognition, or life itself don’t look the way you hoped. In this episode, I also pause to welcome so many new listeners who have recently joined this little community from around the world and share more about the heart behind this podcast and why it exists. If you’ve been carrying emotional exhaustion, overthinking, disappointment, or pressure to hold everything together… this episode is for you. Christian mental health meets grounded truth, emotional wisdom, and practical encouragement for real life. Take a deep breath, friend.The goal is not perfection.It’s steadiness. 🎟 Free Ticket: God Is Good — Even Now Summit (May 12–14) https://pertplan--inspiritencourage.thrivecart.com/aap-full-price/ This episode is part of The Pert Plan™, a Christian mental health podcast  grounded in biblical truth and evidence-based wisdom to help you challenge lies, renew your mind, and grow courageous faith. Follow on Instagram @thepertplan https://www.instagram.com/thepertplan?igsh=ZGxvbXM0emtxOXpx If you’re in South Carolina and looking for more personalized support, I do offer counseling for women. You can learn more here https://www.pamlitchfordcounseling.com/ Legal Disclaimer -  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health treatment or therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counseling relationship between the host and the listener. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for individualized support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact local 911 emergency services or call/text 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate assistance. Scripture Quotation Notice (NIV) Scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®), copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

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The Pert Plan™ is a Christian mental health podcast for women who feel overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, anxious, stressed and under pressure to hold everything together. Hosted by Pam Litchford, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). As a Christian therapist she integrates faith and clinical mental health principles to help you navigate anxiety, overthinking, control, and emotional burnout. If you’re a Christian woman struggling with anxious thoughts, intrusive thinking, people-pleasing, or the fear of not doing enough, you’re not alone—and this podcast is for you. Each episode will help you calm your mind, renew your thoughts with Scripture, and build a steady, grounded faith—so you can experience more peace, clarity, and emotional stability in your everyday life. Instagram @thepertplan Topics we cover on The Pert Plan™ Podcast include: Christian anxiety, overthinking, intrusive thoughts, emotional overwhelm, burnout, control, people-pleasing, boundaries, stress, and mental exhaustion. This podcast is for Christian women who want practical, faith-based tools to renew their minds, regulate their emotions, and grow in a steady, grounded relationship with God. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your thoughts, struggling to slow your mind, or trying to trust God in a difficult season, you’ll find biblical truth and mental health support that meets you right where you are. If you’ve ever searched for: • Christian anxiety help • how to stop overthinking • how to trust God when you feel overwhelmed • Christian boundaries for women • intrusive thoughts and faith …this podcast is for you.

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