Today Dr. Cristie talks about why we struggle with identifying joy. She shares some stories about how to notice feelings of joy. Then she gives some tips on incorporating more joy in your life even when the world feels heavy around you. Cristie's picks this week include more eye-opening information rather than more joy. Still, they are worth your time! The Rabbit Hole Podcast The Social Dilemma on Netflix
Today's conversation is chock full of good stuff. Kimberly Coleman of the Mom In the City Blog discuss the delicate balance of being a working mom in 2020. Kimberly is chock full of good ideas, inspiring thoughts and real-life stories from the trenches of parenthood. If you're looking for inspiration and guidance as this strange school year is underway, this is the episode for you! Kimberly's newsletter for remote-schooling moms can be found here....
We've talked about Grief with Leslie Barber in episode one. But what about when the grief feels like it isn't yours? What about when you're not sure how to do it "right"? That's what this episode is for. We'll talk Ring Theory and how to act no matter which ring you fall in. In Cristie's Picks, we've got a book for pure escapism.
Let's talk about anxiety. In this episode, Cristie defines anxiety, identifies what it looks like in us and helps us understand why we may all be feeling more these days than maybe ever before. During the Cristie's Picks segment, she shares a book for calming your anxiety and defends the pumpkin spice lovers out there with a pro-woman perspective.
Yes, we're still talking about back to school. C'mon, this year is weird, it warrants a few conversations! In this one, learn why we're all feeling so weird and what we can all do to feel better.
Part 3 of the back to school series focuses on what we can do to help our kids learn and grow this year despite things looking very different. Lessons like resilience, flexibility and mindset are on the plans for this school year. Cristie talks about how to help kids (and ourselves) learn them.
In this episode Cristie breaks down a few ways to create predictable structure even when everything feels unpredictable. We talk about schedules, establishing routines and finding calm in the storm so that you can help your kids navigate this new and different school year. If you're looking for tools to restore some peace in your home, find the From Chaos to Calm mini-course here. For more back to school tips and stories, check out Reinvention Family. The weekly calendar she uses can be found he...
Cristie talks about how to tackle the transition back to school in this time full of uncertainty and added stress. How can you manage your kids' mental health? How can you manage your own? This is some of the stuff that is addressed during today's conversation. The quote about suffering is indeed not Viktor Frankl. According to Goodreads, it is actually Haruki Murakami, from What I Talk About When I Talk About Running. This makes Cristie exceedingly happy because talking about the choice of suff...
At a time where we are all facing some big transitions, head into back to school season during a pandemic, this seemed an important episode to replay. We all say we're triggered. What does that really mean? More importantly, how can we handle it?
Do you avoid having uncomfortable conversations? Would you like some tools to make those difficult discourses a little easier? Today, we’re excited to welcome Alex Jamieson and her husband, Bob Gower, as our guests on the show. Alex and Bob are the authors of the brand-new book, Radical Alignment, which is focused entirely on how to have those uncomfortable conversations. In today’s episode, they talk to us about their book, the tools you will find in it, and how much those tools have helped the...
Cristie has a conversation with Leslie Barber from AGriefWarrior.Com. During this time of Covid, we can feel like we are losing a lot. While Leslie talks about the elements of grief after losing a loved one it may still be pertinent as we lose parts of our life experience throughout this time. Leslie addresses the totality of and what we should be talking about after a loss in a way that is relevant for all grief-even the kind that comes with loss of milestone events.
How much impact has racial inequality had on your life? Would you like to help change things? We’re talking about race today, and we’re very excited to have Will Matthews as our guest. Will is with us today because he is willing to talk about issues of race and answer some difficult questions. In today’s episode, he discusses the unique thing that he is doing on Facebook Live right now, where he is having public conversations with people whose opinions differ a lot from his. And he explains what...
This week Cristie revisits the ideas behind why we're not talking about things big and small. How are uncomfortable conversations similar no matter the topic and what can we do to make them more palatable.
In light of recent events, the need for honest conversations feels even more important than it did when Cristie started this podcast. So, in today's replay, Cristie explores the shame and guilt that keep us from having uncomfortable conversations. She also tells a story to illustrate the freedom that can come with being authentic even when it feels impossible to share your truth.
Are you a busy mom? If so, how are you coping with your life right now? Today, we’re honored to be interviewing Amiyrah Martin, the owner of Four Hats and Frugal.Com, where she teaches families how to live a full life on less. Amiyrah has created an amazing life for herself and her family, filled with joy, wonder, and all the things she loves! Join us today, to feel her warmth and hear her wonderfully uplifting story! Amiyrah is a mom of three. She has a fourteen-year-old, a nine-year-old, and a...
In this episode Cristie talks to white listeners, offering resources for educating ourselves and our children. It is an effort to raise anti-racist children and educate ourselves to be allies in the fight to dismantle systemic racism. In this episode Cristie shares her experience and offers to keep having these hard conversations.
How do you feel about the way you look? Does it make you unkind towards yourself? Today, we’re very happy to welcome Gina Weiboldt as our guest. Gina has a real-life way of looking at things. She is a holistic health coach and a master of helping people incorporate natural and holistic practices into their lives simply, easily, and in a way that doesn’t feel too much or overwhelming. Stay tuned to find out more! Gina is a wife and a mom. And she takes her role as a stay-at-home mom very seriousl...
Cristie's daughter is back to answer some more questions from parents. This episode took a weird turn when a real-time parenting conversation takes place. Faith and Cristie break it down and suggest ways parents can better communicate with their teens during this strange time of quarantine and transitions and change.
Cristie talks to a real teenager (her kid) about all the things that are hard to talk about. We answer some questions we got from other parents of tweens and teens. We talk about social media and how to manage using it and having a decent self-esteem in this crazy world. If you want to follow Faith on Twitter (She says she's a great follow) check her out at @queenofkings112
Cristie talks again to Britni Ross, Financial Coach, about what has changed with the pandemic, and how we can handle our money to ride out the storm. When income is impacted your foundation becomes your priority. 1. Home 2. Utilities 3. Food & Medicines 4. Transportation These things get paid, in this order, before anything else. Here are links to all of the goodness Britni provided Instagram: https://instagram.com/britniross Facebook: https://facebook.com/iambritni Website: https://britniro...
How do you feel about technology and social media for kids? Are you for it or against it? Leticia Barr, from Tech Savvy Mama, joins us as our guest for today’s show. For a long time, Leticia has embraced and amplified technology for kids. There are many parents however, with teenagers, who are trying to figure out the best way to manage their kid’s use of social media. In today’s episode, we have a great conversation with Leticia. Be sure to listen in, to hear her story and find out how to make ...
Are you a creative individual? If so, how are you using your creativity in this currently challenging time? Today, we’re excited to introduce you to an incredible woman, Alexandra Jamieson. Alex is an artist, a creative, and a phenomenal coach to women who are bringing their creative natures to light and discovering who they want to be. Today, Alex talks to us about how to accept that you are creative, how to be creative, and how to keep using your creativity in the challenging situation that we...
Have you gone through a divorce? Was it an uncomfortable experience? Today, we are very excited to welcome Jessica Ashley to the show. Jessica is a straight-up force of nature who has been at the helm of creating supportive communities for women for quite some time. Currently, she is working as a divorce coach. In today's episode, Jessica talks about how she manages her life as a working mom, and as a fiercely empowering supporter of women. She also discusses the "uncomfortable-ness" of divorce,...
In this episode Cristie talks from her experiences as a professional counselor and mom of three. She shares three things she knows about kids and a few ideas about what to do when behavior happens. You can catch more Parenting Tips on IGTV @critzking Parenting in a Pandemic Series.
This week it is just Cristie, talking about triggers: what they mean, how they manifest and what we can do about them. She also shares some stories of her own experience taming her triggers. This episode was recorded earlier this winter but it seemed particularly timely now, as we all learn more about our own triggers during This Strange Time of Covid and quarantine. Remember to visit Cristie's website for further resources for this time home with work and kids.
Cristie talks about what you may be feeling as the social distancing moves into week 3 in the United States. She offers perspective, observations and tools for managing your mental health during this challenging time. Resources: Thursday evening Mental Health Forum Zoom Cristie's resources for managing time at home IGTV Parenting in a Pandemic Website to help find local counselors...
Are you moving in the right direction? If not, are you willing to do what it takes to make a change? Today we're very happy to welcome our guest, Amelia Felbinger. Amelia has become a master of pivoting, both in her career and in her life. In today's episode, she talks about how she deals with change, how she has grown, and how she keeps moving in the best possible direction for herself and her family. Amelia is a self-described mom, mentor, and curator of happiness. She's a national leader, as ...
A special episode to offer some tips, advice and plain solidarity as we all struggle through this confusing and anxiety-inducing time. If you want more information like this Cristie will be sharing on her website cristieritzking.com and on social media as well. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/critzking/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CRKCoaching/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4C4Women/...
Does your child have sensory processing issues? If so, do you keep second-guessing what you're doing, and the way you're doing it? Today's conversation is with Cameron Kleimo, from Sensorymom.com. Cameron is a mom, and she's also an educator who works with children with sensory integration issues, and their parents. Cameron lives in San Diego with her husband and two young sons, and she has a website called Sensorymoms, through which she educates and supports the parents of children with a senso...
What to do when Parent becomes a verb. Information on the new book, Explicit Parenting: Tips from the trenches for how to raise good and happy humans which you can find here. Remember to email with conversation suggestions cristie@cristieritzking.com and if you want an inside look at the trenches from which this parenting stuff comes, follow Cristie on IG @critzking
