In this episode, I sit down with Nichole Suvar, a speaker, writer, and leader passionate about helping women overcome anxiety and live with intention. Nichole shares her personal journey with anxiety, how she silently struggled for decades, and what finally led her to seek help.

She breaks down common misconceptions about anxiety, including the idea that worry is a sin, and explains the difference between circumstantial anxiety and biological anxiety. Nichole offers practical, biblical wisdom on how small, intentional choices—like setting boundaries with technology, engaging in meaningful relationships, and renewing our thoughts—can lead to mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

Watch this episode on YouTube.

Key Takeaways:
• Anxiety is not a sign of weak faith
• Small daily choices matter
• Practical steps for managing anxiety
• Your home is a place of ministry
• God is holding you together

More about Nichole:
Nichole Suvar is a recovering perfectionist, anxiety and depression survivor, and Intentional Living Strategist. With over 30 years of lived experience, she writes and speaks on the topic of mental health and how we can quiet the distraction of anxiety to live with purpose.

Nichole has contributed to several devotionals, including Freedom from Worry, through Proverbs 31 Ministries. She’s been featured in Her View From Home and Living By Design Ministries. Nichole has written four devotionals, including her best-selling book, Numbering Our Days: Combating Anxiety in the Power of Small Intentional Moments. She has also been a guest on numerous podcasts and blogs and a speaker on empathy for Great Kids, Great Communities, an initiative in Fort Wayne, IN.

Nichole lives in the Midwest with her high school sweetheart husband Paul, and their three teen children. When she’s not speaking or writing, she can be found discovering new hiking paths, curling up with a good mystery novel, collecting cozy cardigans, and snacking on pickles with sharp cheddar cheese. She writes about living an overcoming life for Jesus, one intentional moment at a time at her website livewithintent.org and on Instagram @mrs_nichole_suvar.

Connect with Nichole:
Website: www.livewithintent.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_nichole_suvar/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startlivingintentional
Substack: https://nicholesuvar.substack.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NgCKCvlgQXP3AWrEDPano?si=99bd3bc4273e4c05

Mentioned on the Show:
• If listeners want to join Nichole’s waitlist and get early access (and a discount!) to join the Cohort:  https://livewithintent.org/cohort/
• Sign up for free devotional: https://livewithintent.myflodesk.com/intentionalheart
• Find your Overwhelm Trigger: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/67586d14ab11dd243cd79785

Nichole’s Book Rec’s:
• Adorning the Dark by Andrew Peterson – encouragement for being intentional with what God has created us to do.
• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer – encouragement for being intentional with our time.
• The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt – encouragement for being intentional with our phones.

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