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Destination Begin

I’ve lost over 250 pounds and changed my life radically many times over. I’ll be detailing my life as a child in a religious cult, growing up as a fat kid, losing weight, bariatric surgery, fitness hacks, meal and life planning strategies and real life, tough love cheering you on to achieving your goals and aspirations. I don’t pet. I am silly. I am fun. And I am simply ordinary. Which means I am qualified to convince other ordinary folks how to do the extraordinary.
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Episodes

All the 'Pauses - Peri and Meno

Ladies, this one is for you! No matter how old you are or are not, perimenopause and menopause are a fact of being a lady. In this episode I talk about weight gain during the time, what not to do in response and how you can best respond to support your health and wellness. You deserve to feel your best and be empowered to support your beautiful body.

May 12, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 10Ep. 3

A Chat with Shirley

Shirley is 8 years old and has an amazing personality - so much so that I wanted to let you all get to know her a bit. I met her 3 years ago when she came to boot camp with her mom and jumped in to do all the workout moves with such gusto that I was just totally inspired. She has such a fun outlook on life, big goals and dreams and the cutest little voice. Enjoy this interview with the amazing, chatty, lovely Shirley Jane Graham :)

May 05, 202428 minSeason 10Ep. 2

Seven Donuts and an Apology

My trip to Minnesota recap. A donut binge. The history of life since starting podcasting Life isn't fair. My apologies for promoting sugar free things. My apologies for promoting unhealthy habits. Want to learn more about my story and my coaching programs? www.kristensmithonline.com

Apr 07, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 10Ep. 1

Mopeds and Limits

Recent happenings with migraines, inappropriate clients and my fun moped. Plus my 8 most important motivation points in one place

Mar 31, 202457 minSeason 9Ep. 10

Training Clients and Boring Things

It's all relative when it comes to what our bodies can do, and in this episode I share some perspective from my personal training eyes on clients who inspire and get results. Boring things are to be mastered and come to terms with in order to be successful. Some tips and strategies to master the monotony and make life's routines more fun!

Mar 17, 202450 minSeason 9Ep. 8

305 Day

Three years ago on March 5th I got divine direction to go for my wildest dreams. A little reflection on why I regret nothing and continue to reach for it all!

Mar 05, 202426 minSeason 9Ep. 7

Motivation For YOU

Motivation to encourage you to go after what you want. Inspire yourself and grab a soul experience because you deserve it!!

Feb 19, 202421 minSeason 9Ep. 6

Marathons and Real Food

The Miami Marathon is over and in this episode you'll hear how it went. Plus a challenge to clean up your foods to real, clean foods this month, including why and how to do it! Save 15% with code Thekristenexperience on the best beef protein powder that tastes like dessert, not meat, at www.equipfoods.com

Feb 04, 202453 minSeason 9Ep. 4

I'm in the Miami Herald so what can't you do again?

A former 400 pound woman was on the cover of the sports page of The Miami Herald. That's me. So again I ask....what can't you do again? Plus a couple quick ways to connect with some of your purpose!

Jan 28, 202428 minSeason 9Ep. 3

Mothers and Leashes

Some thoughts about connecting with empathy for your past and parents, and why healthy leashes on our nutrition ensure a happy and safe walk on the boardwalk to our goals! (Dog analogies abound...it just works!). Want to learn more about my new favorite protein powder? Equipfoods.com has beef collagen protein you will LOVE! Code for 15% off is Thekristenexperience Join my supportive and fun weight loss program The Kristen Experience. $79 per month gets you an on demand coaching library and a wee...

Jan 15, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 9Ep. 2

Present Joy

Finding out heaven is now, finding joy in the present is my focus of the year. Updates in Miami life and more New Year fun.

Jan 08, 202453 minSeason 9Ep. 1

Change Your Mind, Change Your Experience

Life is too short to do anything you hate. Sometimes you must keep doing that thing. So what if you stop hating it and decide to bring your best self to it? My experience with falling in love with something I did not enjoy. It's worth the struggle to let the ego die.

Dec 28, 202333 minSeason 8Ep. 37

What Not to Do to Lose Weight

Don't fall for the hype of new year products and fad diets. A few tips for having a successful transformation in 2024. Join the Kristen Experience On Demand program and community for just $79/month. Coaching, nutrition, support, education and mindset tips all from me and the others learning with you! www.thekristenexperience.com

Dec 23, 202351 minSeason 8Ep. 36

Holidays and What Holds You Back

Holiday happenings and the 6 things that held me back in 2023. If these have held me back this year, they will keep holding me back next year. What are yours? This episode finishes up with an empowering motivation to start your new year. Want more support and encouragement from me? Join the Kristen Experience online! An on demand coaching platform and supportive community with challenges, accountability, education and friends for the journey. $79 per month for weekly coaching with me in the grou...

Dec 15, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 8Ep. 35

Nadina's Story

Meet Nadina and hear her story of transformation, losing 90 pounds in 18 months! Her story will motivate you and inspire you to start NOW!!

Dec 03, 202356 minSeason 8Ep. 34

Thanksgiving Stories and 2024 Questions

A trip down memory lane of my favorite Thanksgiving memory. Plus how to set your intention for 2024 by asking and answering two key questions. www.thekristenexperience.com

Nov 29, 202334 minSeason 8Ep. 33

Hormones, Lost Friends and Weight Loss Basics

Real talk about life and losing friendships and losing weight. Undeniable facts about overall health and wellness that will accelerate your journey once you imolement!

Nov 22, 202350 minSeason 8Ep. 32

Holiday mindset

A reminder of your power when life gets hard plus some sanity check holiday reminders to enjoy the holidays feeling good!

Nov 18, 202333 minSeason 8Ep. 30

Self Love and Mindset

Self love and your mindset are the most important factors in transformation. In the final 63 days of 2023, use this pep talk on why you are worth transformation and how your mindset can be strengthened to do it! Also, I am so excited to share a follow up with Kate! Kate has been losing weight and changing her habits to transform all year, and her results are incredible. Finish 2023 strong!

Oct 30, 202340 minSeason 8Ep. 29

Priorities, Pancakes and Meditation

A recent pancake lesson, my experience at a week-long meditation retreat with Dr Joe Dispenza, and are your priorities in line with what you want?

Oct 15, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 8Ep. 28

Getting Out of the Mud - Client Success Story with Brenda

Brenda joins me on the podcast to talk about her experience of getting started on her journey back to her self, health, weight loss, and joy after life changes, weight regain and finding herself stuck in the mud. Her empowering story will show you how important it is to simply start, trust the process, and how much joy and confidence is found from day one. Brenda had a gastric sleeve just like me and was considering a revision before choosing to start over with addressing her relationship with e...

Sep 26, 20231 hrSeason 8Ep. 27

Nutrition and Teens with Dr Carla

Dr Carla Caturia, Teen Coach, assistant principal and college professor, joins me in this episode to talk about teenagers! Nutrition, habits, how to talk to and listen and lead by example are just a few topics we chat about. You can find Dr Carla on Instagram @drcarlacaturia to follow and learn more strategies and encouragement from her on all things kids and teens and more! Dr Carla would love to be a resource for you and your family. Reach out for a call to find out how she can best serve you!...

Sep 17, 202343 minSeason 8Ep. 26

Your Day One Why and How

The final wedding recap, plus compelling reasons why today needs to be your day one and how to implement it being your day one. I also digressed into a little narrative about the value of letting go of your victim flag.

Sep 10, 202353 minSeason 8Ep. 25

Feeling Minnesota

Some of the idiosyncrasies of Minnesota, and the things that stood out on my recent trip. Plus some live reporting at the Minnesota State Fair with Roy. This episode is all fun so listen in and experience a little Minnesota with me.

Aug 31, 202346 minSeason 8Ep. 24

Roy’s First Story

A long and emotional sit down with my husband, Roy to hear the details of his life story. This is raw and unedited, in the hopes that you will hear the sincerity and emotion, and get a picture of the trajectory of his life. Over 48 years headed in one direction, repeating patterns that kept him stuck, before a hard pivot into a new direction, and the start of his second story. He tells his story so you will see that no matter what the theme of your first story, you can turn the page and write a ...

Aug 20, 20231 hr 52 minSeason 8Ep. 22

Protein and Emotional Eating

A freedom experience in Chicago, some of my favorite protein ideas and a deep dive into emotional eating. Why do you emotionally eat and how can you break the chains?

Aug 13, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 8Ep. 23

Freedom - In Your Soul, Mind and Body

My next group program starts September 7 and it’s going to be a fully immersive intensive group “therapy-style” program. Freedom from food addiction, learning how to truly love on and invest in YOU and freedom from diet culture will be the focus. This is going to be life-changing and in this episode, I tell about why I chose this program to offer and who I am praying will be a part of it.

Aug 10, 202318 minSeason 8Ep. 22

You are Coming to Save You

In this episode, I tell you all about my wedding, and then connect you to the power that you have to save yourself, one moment at a time. Also included is our wedding song.

Aug 02, 202348 minSeason 8Ep. 20
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