Kristine Carlson shares her own personal experience of how her greatest loss caused her to wake up to live more fully. It’s normal to fear our own death or losing a loved one. Kristine Carlson shares how this fear is actually calling us to live more greatly while we are alive. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought up many fears about dying. Losing our own life. Losing someone we love. The loss of our personal freedom and life as we once knew it... The will to survive is innate in all of us. And the ...
Dec 10, 2020•12 min•Ep. 235
It’s normal to want to step back - or even run - when we feel scared. In fact, this is an evolutionary mechanism that has ensured our survival since the beginning of time. But what about the emotional fears we may face from time to time? Kris explains how to identify our emotional fears, and how we can lean into them instead of running away. Discover the FREEDOM awaiting you on the other side of your fear!
Dec 03, 2020•14 min•Ep. 238
Obsessing over a decision you need to make? Living in a fearful time can disconnect us from our inner wisdom. Learn to tell the difference between fear and intuition - and make stop all the back and forth, once and for all! Podcast Post: Many of us are facing some BIG decisions right now. From our careers, to our lifestyle, finances, and households, these times have called on us to reconfigure the way we live, work, and interact in all of our closest relationships. If you’re feeling insecure abo...
Nov 26, 2020•13 min•Ep. 236
Kristine sits down with entrepreneurial coach Christine Kane to learn how to shatter the trance of reaction and fear to reach your business and life goals in this new climate. Life as we know it has changed. Instead of proceeding as though it’s business as usual, we are called to pivot and adapt to a NEW way of being—in both our personal lives and in our work. Kristine Carlson sits down with leading entrepreneurial coach Christine Kane to discuss how we can embrace our own authenticity, creativi...
Nov 19, 2020•25 min•Ep. 234
In the wake of what has been the most intense presidential election in our lifetime - if not in history - half of our nation is celebrating the new president-elect, while the other sits in grief. We must remember that we ARE one country; united. Indivisible. The voice of America has revealed what is in the hearts of many, but not all. So as Americans, we must overcome these incredibly divisive times - from the election to the pandemic, and civil unrest - to come together as one unified nation. H...
Nov 12, 2020•12 min•Ep. 233
All we have is the present moment. In this age of dramatic change and upheaval, many of us are living anywhere BUT the present. We worry and fret about the future and what it holds. So how do we live in the present moment - and find happiness -amid uncertainty? In an age of dramatic change and upheaval, many of us are living anywhere BUT the present. It’s all too easy to get lost “future-tripping” - wondering if we’ll contract the virus with every excursion outside of our home, fretting about ou...
Nov 05, 2020•15 min•Ep. 232
You’re not alone if you are among the struggling right now. If you’re feeling anxious, uncertain, or scared, Kristine shares some actionable tips to help you put some miles between your heart and all of those unwelcome feelings. By now, the reality of the pandemic has set in for all of us giving us more time to reflect and consider this “new normal.” When it comes to the way we work, go to school, socialize, and even shop for groceries - everything has changed. And as we stand on uncharted terri...
Oct 29, 2020•18 min•Ep. 231
Have your daily wellness practices fallen by the wayside in these tough times? Please, don’t beat yourself up! This is not the time or season to be hard on yourself. However, please know that there’s no better time than NOW to make better choices that will help you feel (and look) your best. So starting today, make a list of the ways you could make better choices to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. I suggest you designate a special journal or planner you can use just for this purpose. Intent...
Oct 22, 2020•11 min•Ep. 228
Our expectations determine how we experience our reality. Learn how to engage in present moment thinking so you can release your preconceived ideas of how life “should” be, so you can embrace and fully wake up to what it is. Expectation is one of the root causes of our suffering. Our experience in life is colored by our expectations - expectations of others, of society, and of ourselves. And then, there are also the expectations others have of us. But, we can let go of our expectations through t...
Oct 15, 2020•10 min•Ep. 227
Women’s leadership advisor and coach Christine Arylo shares her wisdom, strategies, and ‘superpowers’ to stay calm and productive in these intense times. Learn how to move on from “survival mode” and begin thriving again!
Oct 08, 2020•31 min•Ep. 230
No matter who you are, or where you live, chances are that your life has recently undergone significant change. In this episode, you’ll learn how to reconnect with your breath so you can “track” the source of any anxiety you may be experiencing - allowing you to step fully into life as it is. Life has changed. No matter who you are and where you live, chances are that your life has changed to some degree in these times; be it in your career, in your household, or even just in your conscious or s...
Oct 01, 2020•16 min•Ep. 226
It takes more than a positive attitude to overcome difficult situations! In this new interview with resilience expert Rob Clark, you’ll learn his groundbreaking philosophies on overcoming adversity - and you’ll know exactly what it takes to calm down and feel better when life throws you an unexpected curveball. Life just keeps throwing us one curveball after another! As we manage the extended and uncertain nature of the pandemic, we are now called on to handle race-based trauma, environmental ch...
Sep 24, 2020•39 min•Ep. 225
Have you ever encountered something by chance - and felt that it was meant to be? We hear stories of people bumping into each other on a crowded sidewalk; only to fall in love… or receiving a phone call that changes their life forever. Derived from the Arabic word qisma (meaning “lot”), the word Kismet describes these magical moments that shape our lives. Listen in, and learn how to open yourself to the divine mysteries of life in this new podcast episode - and reclaim your faith that the next m...
Sep 17, 2020•22 min•Ep. 224
Safe, or stuck? Don’t let your ego keep you in lockdown. Learn how the ego works so you can release its grip - and live life with the fullest expression of who you truly are.
Sep 03, 2020•19 min•Ep. 220
Living life unaware - unconscious - is like being a ship in the ocean without any steering! Your mind is busy and active, but it will take you to places you don't want to go to. By quieting your mind, you can begin to access self-awareness. Just watch where you’ll go once you’re in the captain’s seat!
Sep 03, 2020•12 min•Ep. 222
When is the last time you thought about your own thoughts, feelings, and intentions? Listen in to learn what it looks like to live unconsciously (think lots of knee-jerk reactions and a constant sense of overwhelm) and how to raise your own inner consciousness - for a life that is intentional, purposeful, and helpful to others.
Aug 27, 2020•15 min•Ep. 218
Kristine interviews Diana Cole who is a "spirit translator." Diana shares how she has been able to tune into her spirit guides since she was a little girl, and she wants you to learn how to access your spirit too. Spirit speaks, but we need to be available to listen. You will learn how to go to your secret garden and may even be shown your own guides.
Aug 20, 2020•36 min•Ep. 223
The spiritual path is not always linear; in fact - it’s certainly never easy. Like never before, Kristine shares her very personal experiences overcoming difficulty (dark nights of the soul) to emerge into the light; awakened and whole. You don’t want to miss this!
Aug 13, 2020•18 min•Ep. 217
You can live your most spiritual life - no matter where you’re starting from! Kristine shares what it really means to live spiritually, and explains how we access our spiritual selves and live a fully embodied life even as we traverse this Earthly plane; dealing with “real-world” issues and realities. Start today, you’ll be happy you did!
Aug 06, 2020•15 min•Ep. 219
This has been a trying year for all of us - and Kristine doesn’t want you to lose your love connections with friends and family members during these politically divided and activating times! So listen in, and learn the importance of “separate realities” and learning to agree to disagree as we navigate through this election period.
Jul 30, 2020•11 min•Ep. 215
Choosing kindness over being right is a tried-and-true strategy for better living (as popularized by the Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff books). Kristine shares how to lose your attachment to being “right” and embrace kindness instead. As you do this, you’ll reduce stress, have more fun, and improve all your relationships as you help other people feel better, too!
Jul 23, 2020•10 min•Ep. 216
The awakened heart is your truest nature. When we open our hearts to feeling all of life, we become whole and completely alive. Kristine shares how to remove the blocks that are preventing your heart from awakening to its fullest expression. Now’s the time to begin your love affair with life!
Jul 16, 2020•9 min•Ep. 214
Kristine explains how you can rewire your brain to help you return to love - even when your ego is trying to take over. It might seem counter-intuitive, but when we use our minds to make the conscious choice to connect to our hearts, we can access deeper levels of compassion, love, and truth than ever before.
Jul 09, 2020•11 min•Ep. 213
Learn the strategies and tools to practice growing your heart-to-heart connection from the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff series of books. By aligning your emotions with your mind, you tap into your infinite source of inner power, compassion, and clarity. Sign up for our NEW Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Happiness Training Course, You Can Be Mindful! Practicing Mindfulness for Clarity and Calm here: https://dontsweat.com/courses/you-can-be-mindful/...
Jul 02, 2020•11 min•Ep. 212
Learning how to have difficult conversations is one of the most important skills we can develop to improve all of our relationships.. Kristine shares how she approaches these tough conversations with intention and heart to heart connection in business and in her personal relationships. Sign up for our NEW Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Happiness Training Course, You Can Be Mindful! Practicing Mindfulness for Clarity and Calm here: https://dontsweat.com/courses/you-can-be-mindful/...
Jun 25, 2020•14 min•Ep. 211
Connecting to your heart is more important now than ever before. Heart intelligence is developed when your mind and emotions are in alignment. Kristine shares a self-inquiry exercise that will help you tune into your feelings so you can access your heart’s innate and infinite wisdom. Sign up for our NEW Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Happiness Training Course You Can Be Mindful! Practicing Mindfulness for Clarity and Calm here: https://dontsweat.com/courses/you-can-be-mindful/...
Jun 18, 2020•11 min•Ep. 210
Even in life’s most difficult times, we can always access the joy that is innate within our hearts. Kristine shares a helpful gratitude practice that will help you return to joy in tough times, in this episode of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, Live the Big Stuff Podcast: Sparks Joy In Difficult Times. Sign up for our NEW Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Happiness Training Course You Can Be Mindful! Practicing Mindfulness for Clarity and Calm here: https://dontsweat.com/courses/you-can-be-mindful/...
Jun 11, 2020•12 min•Ep. 209
Kristine’s Tips To Boost Your Mental Health And Well Being (Part 2) Kristine picks up from her last episode - and shares how you can shift from a low mood into a higher one where life feels better and is manageable again where you will live your most vibrant life.
Jun 04, 2020•14 min•Ep. 208
Has your mental health and well being gotten off track in these tough times? In this episode of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, Live the Big Stuff Podcast: Kristine’s Tips To Boost Your Mental Health and Well Being (Part 1), Kristine shares how to rewire your brain so you can live your most vibrant life!
May 28, 2020•13 min•Ep. 207
When life gets messy, so does our energy field. When we “clean up” things in our external and material lives - anything from our hard drives to our relationships - our inner selves benefit from greater freedom, peace, clarity, and mindfulness. Kristine encourages us to take a look at our lives and ask ourselves, “what could I clean up in my life to clear my energy?”
May 21, 2020•10 min•Ep. 205
