PART 3 of 4: In this episode you will discover the truth about beliefs & change with Amy as Leanne shatters myths, revealing the powerful role of genuine belief in transforming your life.

In PART 3 you learn:

- How your CURRENT Self-Image & Beliefs unconsciously undermine what you truly want.
- Why "You can’t kid a kidder" (Why you cannot "B.S." your self-image)
- Positive vs negative neuro-associations -- and how to make your Self Image beliefs (what they refer to as) "neuromagic"
- How to do "A Beliefs Overhaul" (The 3 Steps that you can wash, rinse, repeat)

All the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at:
www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIf

This is a 4-part series, so if you missed PARTS 1 & 2 go give it a listen. This was designed to listen to (in order 1-4) to help you learn, grasp, and use right away – even if “positive thinking" or “acting as if” has NEVER worked for you in the past.  



HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com

HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com

To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.

PART 3 of 4: In this episode you will discover the truth about beliefs &amp; change with Amy as Leanne shatters myths, revealing the powerful role of genuine belief in transforming your life. In PART 3 you learn: - How your CURRENT Self-Image &amp; Beliefs unconsciously undermine what you truly want. - Why "You can&rsquo;t kid a kidder" (Why you cannot "B.S." your self-image) - Positive vs negative neuro-associations -- and how to make your Self Image beliefs (what they refer to as) "neuromagic" - How to do "A Beliefs Overhaul" (The 3 Steps that you can wash, rinse, repeat) All the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at: <a href="http://www.leanneellington.com/ActingAsIf" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1703203495304000&amp;usg=AOvVaw319YOnznAwRQQoZlTbIHmI">www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIf</a> This is a 4-part series, so if you missed PARTS 1 &amp; 2 go give it a listen. This was designed to listen to (in order 1-4) to help you learn, grasp, and use right away &ndash; even if &ldquo;positive thinking" or &ldquo;acting as if&rdquo; has NEVER worked for you in the past. &nbsp; 
HOST: Amy Brown // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/">@RadioAmy</a> // <a href="http://radioamy.com/">RadioAmy.com</a>
HOST: Leanne Ellington // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/">@leanneellington</a> // StresslessEating.com
To learn more about Leanne, head over to <a href="http://www.leanneellington.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.leanneellington.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1703203495304000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2T76r3wacmFiJTC4kFARzo">www.LeanneEllington.com</a>, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.whatsgodgottodowithit.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.whatsgodgottodowithit.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1703203495304000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0QD3Ll1AxAtxOKSf7zD6ps">www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com</a>.

Are you looking to carve out your own spiritual path and connect with a higher power? Maybe you’re on a quest for meaning, purpose, or a sense of belonging?



Perhaps you grew up in a religion that doesn’t quite align with who you are now, or maybe you’ve lost your connection to God and want to find your way back?



Or if you’re like a lot of people, you’re simply trying to make sense of a world that sometimes seems overwhelming and confusing…



Welcome to "What's God Got To Do With It?" – a podcast that’s anything but preachy, but will cut through the noise to meet you exactly where you are in your journey – without judgment or shame. It’s your spiritual safe space, where skepticism and doubt are welcome.



Join our host, Leanne Ellington, a once-skeptical bacon-loving, Hebrew-speaking Jew who, wrestling with her own beliefs, set out on a quest to discover her own faith and found God in the most unexpected places.



Leanne, a “self-image scientist” will be your companion and guide on this incredible adventure, sharing her own unconventional journey while inviting you to discover your own spiritual path and connect with a higher power in a forum where you can build confidence and feel supported.



And if you're wondering What's God Got To Do With It? The short answer is....EVERYTHING!

Are you looking to carve out your own spiritual path and connect with a higher power? Maybe you’re on a quest for meaning, purpose, or a sense of belonging?
 
Perhaps you grew up in a religion that doesn’t quite align with who you are now, or maybe you’ve lost your connection to God and want to find your way back?
 
Or if you’re like a lot of people, you’re simply trying to make sense of a world that sometimes seems overwhelming and confusing…
 
Welcome to "What's God Got To Do With It?" – a podcast that’s anything but preachy, but will cut through the noise to meet you exactly where you are in your journey – without judgment or shame. It’s your spiritual safe space, where skepticism and doubt are welcome.
 
Join our host, Leanne Ellington, a once-skeptical bacon-loving, Hebrew-speaking Jew who, wrestling with her own beliefs, set out on a quest to discover her own faith and found God in the most unexpected places.
 
Leanne, a “self-image scientist” will be your companion and guide on this incredible adventure, sharing her own unconventional journey while inviting you to discover your own spiritual path and connect with a higher power in a forum where you can build confidence and feel supported.
 
And if you're wondering What's God Got To Do With It? The short answer is....EVERYTHING!

What's God Got To Do With It? With Leanne Ellington

Acting As If (BELIEVING) When Your Self-Image Undermines What You Really Want (3 of 4)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/ec1bdd76-a7ff-4691-9bf1-b49c000dc524/transcript

PART 2 of 4: Ever wonder why your thoughts and feelings don't sync up? Amy & Leanne share a fresh-yet-totally-doable approach that will help you reclaim the reins of confusing thoughts in our head…so that stepping into WHO YOU WANT TO BE actually becomes possible!

In PART 2 you learn:

- Why it's not your CIRCUMSTANCES that dictate your reality, it's your THOUGHTS, and how every single thought CAUSES a feeling-- not the other way around.
- Why your Self Image knows how you really feel, so before you can "act as if" or "believe a new reality", it's got to FEEL good, FEEL true, and resonate.
- How to truly flip "negative emotions" on their head and find the gold in what it's trying to teach you.

All the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at:
www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIf

This is a 4-part series, so if you missed PART 1 go give it a listen. This is designed to listen to (in order 1-4) to help you learn, grasp, and use right away – even if “positive thinking" or “acting as if” has NEVER worked for you in the past.  



HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com

HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com

To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.

PART 2 of 4: Ever wonder why your thoughts and feelings don't sync up? Amy &amp; Leanne share a fresh-yet-totally-doable approach that will help you reclaim the reins of confusing thoughts in our head&hellip;so that stepping into WHO YOU WANT TO BE actually becomes possible! In PART 2 you learn: - Why it's not your CIRCUMSTANCES that dictate your reality, it's your THOUGHTS, and how every single thought CAUSES a feeling-- not the other way around. - Why your Self Image knows how you really feel, so before you can "act as if" or "believe a new reality", it's got to FEEL good, FEEL true, and resonate. - How to truly flip "negative emotions" on their head and find the gold in what it's trying to teach you. All the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at: <a href="http://www.leanneellington.com/ActingAsIf" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1703203495304000&amp;usg=AOvVaw319YOnznAwRQQoZlTbIHmI">www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIf</a> This is a 4-part series, so if you missed PART 1 go give it a listen. This is designed to listen to (in order 1-4) to help you learn, grasp, and use right away &ndash; even if &ldquo;positive thinking" or &ldquo;acting as if&rdquo; has NEVER worked for you in the past. &nbsp; 
HOST: Amy Brown // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/">@RadioAmy</a> // <a href="http://radioamy.com/">RadioAmy.com</a>
HOST: Leanne Ellington // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/">@leanneellington</a> // StresslessEating.com
To learn more about Leanne, head over to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.leanneellington.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.leanneellington.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1703203495304000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2T76r3wacmFiJTC4kFARzo">www.LeanneEllington.com</a>, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.whatsgodgottodowithit.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.whatsgodgottodowithit.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1703203495304000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0QD3Ll1AxAtxOKSf7zD6ps">www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com</a>.

Acting As If (FEELING) When Your Thoughts Don’t Match How You Feel (2 of 4)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/27d45f2f-54bf-4571-ad64-b49c000db2a0/transcript

PART 1 of 4: Are you feeling stuck or battling self-doubt? Do you want to take ownership of your life by taking ownership of your thoughts? If yes and yes, then "Acting As If" is for you! Amy Brown & Self-Image Scientist Leanne Ellington designed this 4-part series to help you shift your thoughts, so that “Acting As If” becomes possible for your brain to adopt. In each episode, you get effective strategies to break free from the grip of negativity & gain insights on nurturing an "emotionally healthy" brain.

In PART 1 you learn:

- Why "Acting As If" is not a matter of positive affirmations or fake-it-til-you-make it.
- Rewiring your brain for peace in the chaos
- Distinguishing the data vs the drama of your situation
- How to give yourself your own "reality check" to stop the downward spiral of thoughts in your brain.

We can all struggle with downward spiraling thoughts:

"Why did I eat that?"
"Why didn't he call me?"
"Why can't I stop that?"
"Does that make me a bad mom?"
"Why should I bother? Is this just how it will always be?"

Things like "fake it ‘til you make it" + turning everything “into a positive" will NOT outsmart your brain...and there’s a reason why.

All the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at:
www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIf



HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com

HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com



To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.

PART 1 of 4: Are you feeling stuck or battling self-doubt? Do you want to take ownership of your life by taking ownership of your thoughts? If yes and yes, then "Acting As If" is for you! Amy Brown &amp; Self-Image Scientist Leanne Ellington designed this 4-part series to help you shift your thoughts, so that &ldquo;Acting As If&rdquo; becomes possible for your brain to adopt. In each episode, you get effective strategies to break free from the grip of negativity &amp; gain insights on nurturing an "emotionally healthy" brain. In PART 1 you learn: - Why "Acting As If" is not a matter of positive affirmations or fake-it-til-you-make it. - Rewiring your brain for peace in the chaos - Distinguishing the data vs the drama of your situation - How to give yourself your own "reality check" to stop the downward spiral of thoughts in your brain. We can all struggle with downward spiraling thoughts: "Why did I eat that?" "Why didn't he call me?" "Why can't I stop that?" "Does that make me a bad mom?" "Why should I bother? Is this just how it will always be?" Things like "fake it &lsquo;til you make it" + turning everything &ldquo;into a positive" will NOT outsmart your brain...and there&rsquo;s a reason why. All the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at: <a href="http://www.leanneellington.com/ActingAsIf" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1703203495304000&amp;usg=AOvVaw319YOnznAwRQQoZlTbIHmI">www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIf</a> 
HOST: Amy Brown // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/">@RadioAmy</a> // <a href="http://radioamy.com/">RadioAmy.com</a>
HOST: Leanne Ellington // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/">@leanneellington</a> // StresslessEating.com
 To learn more about Leanne, head over to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.leanneellington.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.leanneellington.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1703203495304000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2T76r3wacmFiJTC4kFARzo">www.LeanneEllington.com</a>, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.whatsgodgottodowithit.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.whatsgodgottodowithit.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1703203495304000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0QD3Ll1AxAtxOKSf7zD6ps">www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com</a>.

Acting As If (THINKING) When Downward Spiral Thoughts Rule Your Life (1 of 4)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/7ad1305d-2e0c-49a6-b6b2-b493014ca651/transcript

Sydney was in ministry. She was serving God, leading others, preaching His love and promises. But behind closed doors, she felt miles away from Him.

She knew God's word. She could quote the promises. She believed they were true... for everyone else. But for her, they felt so far off. Like words on a page that didn't quite land in her heart.

And on top of that, she was going through a breakup, questioning her job, unsure of her next steps, and secretly struggling with food in a way she'd never fully acknowledged before. She found comfort in food. She thought that was normal. But she didn't realize how much that comfort was masking a deeper disconnection from herself and from God.

Sydney was stuck in a cycle of comparison, shame, and pressure. She put so much pressure on herself to have her walk with God look a certain way, to feel a certain way about Him. And when she didn't, the shame would creep in. She couldn't separate her circumstances from her view of God. And she couldn't separate the drama in her head from the truth.

Everything felt true. The lies felt like facts. And she didn't know how to sift through it.

In June 2025, at 26 years old, Sydney made a decision. She wasn't going to keep living like this. She wasn't going to let this be her narrative for the rest of her life. She was single, she had time, and she knew: why not now?

In this powerful case study, Sydney shares how she finally learned to separate what she perceived to be her reality from what was actually true. How she got to the bottom of the iceberg instead of just trying to fix the tip. How she learned to feel her feelings without falling down the rabbit hole. How she stopped slapping positive affirmations and Scripture on top of pain that hadn't been processed.

And how she finally invited God into the one area of her life she'd kept Him out of: her food, her body, her self-image.

Today, Sydney is living from a place of freedom. She's comfortable being alone with herself and with God. She actually looks forward to journaling and praying. She's not turning to food for comfort anymore because she's found real comfort in God and in herself.

And the sweetest part? She's now able to pass on what she's learned. She's helping her friends catch the lies they're believing. She's loving people better because she finally learned how to love herself.

If you've ever felt like you know God's promises are true but they don't feel true for you, or if you've ever felt disconnected from God even while serving Him, Sydney's story is for you. Because healing isn't about trying harder or knowing more. It's about getting to the root. And it's about finally inviting God into the places you've kept Him out.

HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @LeanneEllington // @theteenagerbrain

To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.

Sydney was in ministry. She was serving God, leading others, preaching His love and promises. But behind closed doors, she felt miles away from Him.
She knew God's word. She could quote the promises. She believed they were true... for everyone else. But for her, they felt so far off. Like words on a page that didn't quite land in her heart.
And on top of that, she was going through a breakup, questioning her job, unsure of her next steps, and secretly struggling with food in a way she'd never fully acknowledged before. She found comfort in food. She thought that was normal. But she didn't realize how much that comfort was masking a deeper disconnection from herself and from God.
Sydney was stuck in a cycle of comparison, shame, and pressure. She put so much pressure on herself to have her walk with God look a certain way, to feel a certain way about Him. And when she didn't, the shame would creep in. She couldn't separate her circumstances from her view of God. And she couldn't separate the drama in her head from the truth.
Everything felt true. The lies felt like facts. And she didn't know how to sift through it.
In June 2025, at 26 years old, Sydney made a decision. She wasn't going to keep living like this. She wasn't going to let this be her narrative for the rest of her life. She was single, she had time, and she knew: why not now?
In this powerful case study, Sydney shares how she finally learned to separate what she perceived to be her reality from what was actually true. How she got to the bottom of the iceberg instead of just trying to fix the tip. How she learned to feel her feelings without falling down the rabbit hole. How she stopped slapping positive affirmations and Scripture on top of pain that hadn't been processed.
And how she finally invited God into the one area of her life she'd kept Him out of: her food, her body, her self-image.
Today, Sydney is living from a place of freedom. She's comfortable being alone with herself and with God. She actually looks forward to journaling and praying. She's not turning to food for comfort anymore because she's found real comfort in God and in herself.
And the sweetest part? She's now able to pass on what she's learned. She's helping her friends catch the lies they're believing. She's loving people better because she finally learned how to love herself.
If you've ever felt like you know God's promises are true but they don't feel true for you, or if you've ever felt disconnected from God even while serving Him, Sydney's story is for you. Because healing isn't about trying harder or knowing more. It's about getting to the root. And it's about finally inviting God into the places you've kept Him out.
HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com //&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/">@Lea</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/"></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/">nneEllington</a> // <a>@theteenagerbrain</a>
To learn more about Leanne, head over to <a href="http://www.leanneellington.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.LeanneEllington.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776798953917000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0my7fpV1WTEFpQNjJA-Pwa">www.LeanneEllington.com</a>, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to <a href="http://www.whatsgodgottodowithit.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776798953917000&amp;usg=AOvVaw075j5SlsH8aRHNRV2nWd74">www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com</a>.

She Was in Ministry But Felt Miles Away From God (Case Study)

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Acting As If (BELIEVING) When Your Self-Image Undermines What You Really Want (3 of 4)

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