Stop Survival Mode | Reset, Clarity, Routines, Productivity, Biblical Encouragement, Faith

Tana Johnston | Christian Life Coach, Growth and Transformation Plan
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The GO TO PODCAST for Christian women stuck in survival mode who want to go from lost & confused👉clarity & abundance! Tana is all about helping you advance into the abundant, Spirit-led life God designed for you, so you can live with purpose in your home, your workplace and the most importantly, the Kingdom. She is known for her "no fluff" and "boots on the ground" strategies and routines to help you reposition yourself for success. If you have been lost and confused about the calling God has for you or wondered if you're really equipped for the plans He has— you’re in the right place!

  1. 4D AGO

    EP 69 // From Survival Mode to Peace: A Faith Over Fear Story with Jaela Lilley

    If you've been stuck in survival mode—feeling anxious, exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from peace—this episode will meet you right where you are. In today's powerful conversation, I sit down with my longtime college friend Jaela, who shares her raw and inspiring journey from anxiety, fear, and complete depletion...to living with energy, clarity, and deep faith. We talk about what survival mode really looks like for women (especially moms), how it slowly becomes your "normal", and the simple, practical shifts that helped her break free. Through faith, daily habits, and learning how to care for her mind, body, and spirit, Jaela began to transform her life step by step—and you can too. If you're tired of just getting through the day and ready to experience peace, purpose, and renewed energy...this episode is for you! ✨ Key Takeaways: What survival mode actually looks like in everyday lifeHow anxiety, fear, and exhaustion quietly take overSimple daily habits to reconnect with God and reset your mindThe power of speaking life over yourself and shifting your thoughtsHow faith, patience, and consistency create real transformationEasy ways to boost your energy and start feeling like yourself again✨Next Steps: Join the free Biblical Clarity for Christian Women Facebook community Join the insider's list to stay up to date and receive survival mode tools in your inbox Get the reboot you're looking for with my 2-week mini course "Win the Day" Join "A Spirit-Led Reset" program waitlist! Your journey out of survival mode and towards abundance starts here! 🧡

    44 min

  2. APR 7

    EP 68 // Set Boundaries Without Guilt: Protect Your Energy God's Way

    If you constantly feel drained, overwhelmed, or stretched too thin, this episode will shift the way you think about boundaries forever. Today we're talking about how to set boundaries without guilt and why biblical boundaries are essential for protecting your energy as a Christian woman. If you've been stuck in people-pleasing, overcommitting, or constantly saying yes, this conversation will help you shift into alignment, discernment, and give you practical tools to get started. Inside this episode, you'll learn: How to set Christian boundaries without guiltWhy protecting your energy is biblical, not selfish 3 simple boundaries to start: time, emotions, and access How to stop overextending and start living aligned with God If you're ready to stop feeling burned out and start living with intention, this episode is for you. ✨ Next Steps: Join the free Biblical Clarity for Christian Women Facebook Community Join the insider's list HERE to receive biblical encouragement and practical teaching tools to help you step out of survival mode and into Spirit-led livingGet the reboot you're looking for with "Win the Day"Join the Spirit-Led Reset waitlist! Your journey towards abundance starts here!

    35 min

  3. MAR 31

    EP 67 // Tired All the Time? Simple Habits to Feel Like Yourself Again with Kari Barton

    If you've been feeling constantly tired, run down, or like your body just can't keep up with your life...this episode is for you! (and me) I invited Kari Barton, nutrition and fitness expert, to the podcast and we're diving into real, practical ways to increase your energy as a Christian woman - without adding more overwhelm to your plate. We're breaking down the simple habits that actually make a difference when you feel exhausted all the time. In this episode you'll learn: Why sleep is the foundation of your physical, emotional, and spiritual energy Simple ways to start moving your body (even when you feel exhausted)How protein intake impacts your energy, metabolism, and hormones The truth about "healthy foods" vs. actually fueling your body wellHow to support your body with gut health, supplements, and better nutrition habits A powerful mindset shift: why taking care of yourself is stewardship, not selfishness This episode is your reminder that you don't have to stay stuck in survival mode. With the right rhythms and a Spirit-led approach, you can rebuild your energy - one simple step at a time. ✨ Next Steps: Join the free Biblical Clarity for Christian Women Facebook community Join the insider's list HERE to receive biblical encouragement and practical teaching tools to help you step out of survival mode and into Spirit-led living Join "The Spirit-Led Reset" program waitlist! Your journey towards abundance starts here!

    43 min

  4. MAR 24

    EP 66 // 3 Steps To Actually Reset Your Energy

    Are you constantly feeling tired, overwhelmed, or stuck in a survival mode season—even when you're doing "all the right things"? In today's episode, we're diving into how to restore your energy as a Christian woman by focusing on the three core pillars: spiritual, physical, and emotional health. If you've already identified what's draining you, this is your next step— learning how to refill your energy intentionally so you can move from exhaustion to overflow. Inside this episode, you'll learn: Why your first 20 minutes with God can change your entire daySimple ways to restore physical energy through rest, nutrition, and movementHow to protect and rebuild your emotional capacity without guilt The small, daily rhythms that help you step out of survival mode and into abundance This episode is for the Christian woman who is ready to stop running on empty and start living from overflow. Because burnout isn’t your calling—and there is another way... ✨ Next Steps: Join the free Biblical Clarity for Christian Women Facebook Community Join the insider's list HERE to receive biblical encouragement and practical teaching tools to help you step out of survival mode and into Spirit-led living Join "The Spirit-Led Reset" program waitlist! Thanks for being here!

    26 min

  5. MAR 17

    EP 65 // Feeling Drained? 3 Energy Leaks Keeping Christian Women Exhausted

    Are you constantly exhausted, even when life looks "fine" on the outside? Inside this weeks episode of the Reset Your Energy series, we're talking about the hidden energy leaks that quietly keep Christian women stuck in survival mode. If you've ever felt productive but not peaceful, overwhelmed by small things, or guilty for resting, you may be experiencing survival mode energy. Today we are going to unpack the subtle patterns that drain your capacity, how over-responsibility creeps into your life, and why protecting your energy is actually Biblical stewardship. In this episode, you'll learn: To recognize what survival mode energy feels likeThe hidden energy leaks draining Christian womenWhy feeling responsible for everything leads to exhaustionThe different between calling and capacity Simple ways to begin resetting your energy today If you're ready to move from overwhelmed and exhausted to grounded and Spirit-led, this episode is for you! ✨ Next Steps: Join the Biblical Clarity for Christian Women Facebook Community Jump in the Insider's List HERE to receive Biblical encouragement and practical tools to help you step out of survival mode and into Spirit-led livingJoin "The Spirit-Led Reset" program waitlist HERE! Thanks for being here! 🧡

    24 min

  6. MAR 10

    EP 64 // Running on Empty? Reset Your Energy to Break Free from Exhaustion

    You've renewed your mind. You're growing in faith. So why are you still so tired? In today's episode we're talking about something many Christian women experience, but rarely name: you can be spiritually strong and still physically and emotionally depleted. If you've been living in chaos, feeling overwhelmed, or craving true rest but can't seem to access it, this episode will bring Biblical encouragement and practical clarity. Mindset and energy are not the same. You can trust God and still have a nervous system stuck in survival mode. In this episode, you'll learn: Why exhaustion isn't a lack of faithHow survival mode quietly drains your clarity and capacityWhat we can learn from Elijah's story of faith + exhaustionThe first step to resetting your energy in a chaotic seasonThrough the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19, we see how God responds to exhaustion — not with correction, but with compassion. We can learn so much from this story, so let's dig in! ✨ Next Steps: Join the Biblical Clarity for Christian Women Facebook Community Jump in the insider's list HERE to receive Biblical encouragement and practical teaching tools to help you step out of survival mode and into Spirit-led living Join "The Spirit-Led Reset" program waitlist HERE! Your journey towards abundance starts here!

    19 min

  7. MAR 3

    EP 63 // 5 Ways to Instantly Reset When Survival Mode Creeps In

    Did survival mode sneak up on you again? When chaos lingers, sickness hits your home, or life stacks up faster than you can process it, overwhelm doesn’t knock — it floods. And suddenly you’re reacting instead of responding, pushing through instead of living spirit-led. In this episode, we’re talking about how to reset in real time when stress spikes and clarity feels out of reach. If you’re a Christian woman craving Biblical encouragement and practical tools to regulate your nervous system, this episode will help you interrupt survival patterns before they take over. You don’t need a full life overhaul. Sometimes you just need a same-day reset. In this episode, you'll learn: Why survival mode can return during seasons of prolonged chaosHow to calm your nervous system quickly with intentional breathingA simple hot-to-cold shower technique that resets your neurological system. How the power of getting outside, writing a specific thankful list, and the powerful connection between worship music and faith can reset your nervous system As Christian women, sometimes we just need to press the reset button - RIGHT NOW. Not 6 weeks from now, but today. And that is exactly what this episode is going to help you do. If you're feeling overstimulated, stretched thin, or spiritually and emotionally drained, this episode will equip you with simple, faith-rooted practices to move from overwhelm to clarity. I hope it blesses you! ✨ Next Steps: Join Biblical Clarity for Christian Women Facebook Community Join the insider's list HERE to receive biblical encouragement and practical teaching tools to help you step out of survival mode and into Spirit-led livingJoin "The Spirit-Led Reset" program waitlist! You journey towards abundance starts here!

    24 min

  8. FEB 24

    EP 62 // Why Negative Self-Talk is Blocking Your Breakthrough and How to Fix It

    If your inner dialogue feels more critical than hopeful, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we’re unpacking how negative self-talk quietly blocks your breakthrough and keeps you stuck in fear-based thinking. When your mind replays past disappointments and predicts future failure, hope starts to feel unsafe. But forward thinking with God changes everything. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: How negative self-talk shapes your faith and expectations Why hope can feel risky after disappointment The difference between fear-based thinking and faith-based thinking A simple 4-step process to renew your mind daily If you're ready to reign in your self-talk, trust God for where He has you, and move forward with Him one faithful step at a time, this episode is for you! ✨ Next Steps: Join the free Biblical Clarity for Christian Women Facebook community Join the insider's list HERE to receive biblical encouragement and practical teaching tools to help you step out of survival mode and into Spirit-led living Your journey towards abundance starts here!

    28 min
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The GO TO PODCAST for Christian women stuck in survival mode who want to go from lost & confused👉clarity & abundance! Tana is all about helping you advance into the abundant, Spirit-led life God designed for you, so you can live with purpose in your home, your workplace and the most importantly, the Kingdom. She is known for her "no fluff" and "boots on the ground" strategies and routines to help you reposition yourself for success. If you have been lost and confused about the calling God has for you or wondered if you're really equipped for the plans He has— you’re in the right place!

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