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. 6d ago

    God Is Not Threatened By Your Questions (Summer Series 5) E35

    Have you ever been afraid to pray the questions you were really thinking? Maybe you’ve wondered: “God, where are You?” “Why didn’t You answer?” “I don’t understand what You’re doing.” Many Christians quietly believe that asking difficult questions means they lack faith. But Scripture tells a different story. In today’s Summer Pause Series devotional from Waiting Without Falling Apart, we’ll explore the difference between questioning God and questioning His character—and why God invites us to bring our honest hearts to Him. Psalm 62:8 says, “Pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge.” Throughout Scripture, we see David, Habakkuk, Jeremiah, and even John the Baptist bringing their honest questions before the Lord. God wasn’t threatened by their honesty, and He isn’t threatened by yours. In this episode, we’ll discuss: • Why honest questions are not rebellion • The difference between seeking understanding and doubting God’s character • How prayer invites God into our deepest fears and uncertainties • Why your questions can become an opportunity to draw closer to God If you’ve been carrying unanswered questions alone, I hope this episode reminds you that your refuge isn’t found in having every answer—it’s found in the God who welcomes you with compassion, truth, and grace. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who may need this reminder today. Want to hold The Pert Plan devotional 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 Follow The Pert Plan™: Christian Mental Health for Women and share this episode with a woman who is grieving an answer she never wanted. 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.

  2. Aug 12

    You Can Grieve What You Hoped Would Happen (Summer Series 4) E34

    Disappointment is part of living in a fallen world—but many Christians quietly wonder whether grief means they’re lacking faith. In today’s Summer Pause Series and devotional from “Waiting Without Falling Apart”, we’re talking about the losses that don’t always come with a funeral: the prayers that seemed unanswered, the dreams that never unfolded, the relationships that changed, and the future we imagined but never received. Scripture never asks us to pretend we’re okay. Instead, God invites us to bring our honest sorrow to Him.  Psalm 34:18 reminds us: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” In this episode, we’ll explore: • Why disappointment deserves honesty • Why lament is not the opposite of faith • How healing often begins by naming what we’ve been carrying • Why trusting God and grieving can exist together If you’ve been minimizing your pain or telling yourself you should “just get over it,” this episode is for you. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who may need this reminder today. Want to hold The Pert Plan devotional 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 Follow The Pert Plan™: Christian Mental Health for Women and share this episode with a woman who is grieving an answer she never wanted. 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.

  3. Aug 5

    Fear Demands Guarantees (Summer Series 3) E33

    We often believe peace will come once every question is answered. But fear is never satisfied with one more answer—it always wants one more guarantee. In this week’s Summer Pause episode from Waiting Without Falling Apart, we’ll explore the difference between seeking wisdom and demanding certainty, and why lasting peace is found in trusting God’s character rather than knowing every outcome.  Are you seeking wisdom…or absolute certainty? If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who may need this reminder today. Want to hold The Pert Plan devotional 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 Follow The Pert Plan™: Christian Mental Health for Women and share this episode with a woman who is grieving an answer she never wanted. 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.

  4. Jul 29

    You Do Not Need Full Clarity to Remain Faithful (Summer Series 2) E32

    We often want God to show us the entire plan before we’re willing to move. But Scripture tells a different story. In this week’s Summer Pause episode from Pam's devotional, "Waiting Without Falling Apart", we’ll explore why God often gives us enough light for the next step—not the next ten years. If you’ve been overthinking a decision, waiting for certainty, or afraid of making the wrong choice, this episode is for you. What faithful step is in front of you today? If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who may need this reminder today. 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 Follow The Pert Plan™: Christian Mental Health for Women and share this episode with a woman who is grieving an answer she never wanted. 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.

  5. Jul 22

    Waiting Does Not Mean Abandonment (Summer Series 1) E31

    Have you ever wondered if God’s silence means He’s stopped listening? In today’s short summer devotional from "Waiting Without Falling Apart", we’re talking about one of the hardest parts of waiting: when heaven seems quiet. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking: Maybe God has forgotten me… Maybe He’s disappointed in me… Maybe He’s not listening… this episode is for you. We’ll look at how Scripture reminds us that God’s silence is not the same as His absence—and why waiting often becomes the place where He is doing His deepest work. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who may need this reminder today. 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.

  6. Jul 15

    When the Answer Isn’t the One You Prayed For
 - What do you do when waiting ends… and the answer breaks your heart? (E30)

    What happens when the waiting ends—and the answer is the one you prayed would never come? We talk often about trusting God while we wait for healing, restoration, reconciliation, or good news. But how do we keep trusting Him after heartbreaking news arrives? How do we hold onto faith when an unanswered prayer becomes grief, fear begins whispering, and God’s goodness feels difficult to reconcile with our pain? In this deeply personal episode of The Pert Plan™, Pam shares how God prepared her heart through the lessons of Waiting Without Falling Apart before she knew how much she would need them. We’ll consider how to recognize fear’s lies, anchor our minds in biblical truth, and continue walking toward Jesus while carrying sorrow. You’ll also hear what to expect during the upcoming six-week Summer Pause series, featuring reflections from the devotional Waiting Without Falling Apart. The answer may have changed. God didn’t. 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 Follow The Pert Plan™: Christian Mental Health for Women and share this episode with a woman who is grieving an answer she never wanted. 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.

  7. Jul 1

    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.

  8. 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.

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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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