Ep 37: Faith, Fear, and the Fork in the Road: Resilient Decision Making
How to Make Decisions with a Resilient Mindset (Even When You're Scared Out of Your Mind)
Decision fatigue? Faith fog? Fear yelling louder than your intuition? In this episode, Melie breaks down what it really looks like to make decisions when you're standing at a life crossroad—or just overthinking a second date.
With humor, heart, and a blend of faith and neuroscience, we explore how your brain responds to uncertainty, why fear often disguises itself as logic, and how to move forward with clarity even when the way isn’t crystal clear.
You’ll learn:
Why decision-making feels harder after a major life event
The neuroscience behind overthinking and avoidance
The difference between big-feeling and big-impact decisions
Tools like pro-and-con lists, value checks, and faith-based pauses
Tips for ADHD brains that struggle with choice overload
How to trust God even when there’s no perfect answer
Whether you're deciding to quit a job, walk away from a relationship, or simply choose what’s next for dinner—this episode gives you permission to choose with courage, not perfection.
🔧 Mentioned Tools & Tips:
Pro-and-con list backed by neuroscience
ADHD-friendly hacks for decision clarity
Isaiah 30:21 — “This is the way; walk in it.”
Reflection question: Is this fear or faith talking?
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