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Fix Yourself First with Dr. Kristie

Kristie Overstreetwww.drkristieoverstreet.com
Dr. Kristie Overstreet brings her skills as a clinical sexologist and psychotherapist to help you make every connection matter. As your southern sex therapist, she’ll help you focus on a fix yourself first approach that allows you to reconnect with yourself to better express your needs and wants in all of your relationships. With her practical tips and methods, you’ll stop waiting for others to change and finally begin to create the relationships you deserve.
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Episodes

26. How I Became a Sex Therapist

Have you ever wondered how someone ends up as a sex therapist? I get asked a lot of questions but especially how I ended up in the field of sexuality. In this episode, I share how my life went through many different turns, as well as my biggest failure, which led me into my dream career. If you have experienced failure, I challenge you to view it differently. What if something you failed at was the best thing that ever happened to you? Listen to this episode to see how my failure pivoted my life...

Oct 09, 201923 min

25. Emotional Management in Relationships with Dr. Robert Cywes

Wondering what a surgeon has to say about the connection of food, relationships, and emotions? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Robert Cywes, who has spent many years recognizing the connection between our emotional management systems, relationships, and how it is connected with the food we eat. From personalities, communication, relationships, anxiety, depression, addiction, food, and feelings, we cover a plethora of topics.

Sep 24, 201953 min

24. Overcoming Barriers to Your Sexual Self

As a whole person, you need to be connected to your sexual self. You deserve to have insight into your wants, needs, and desire, but many people struggle due to inner barriers. In this episode, I'll discuss the three major barriers that keep you from connecting with your sexual self and how to overcome each of them.

Sep 20, 201912 min

23. Intervention 101 with Mark Crandall

Addiction isn't the end for every addict; for many, it's just the beginning on a path of discovery. In this episode, I chat with Mark Crandall author, speaker, and clinical interventionist. To say he's lived many lives already is an understatement. Mark shares his journey of growing up through abuse, addiction, finding recovery at a young age, and how he has found his true calling. He has overcome so many barriers in his life and could easily focus on his traumatic past, but he has turned his st...

Sep 03, 201943 min

22. 5 Tips For Couples Who Are Ready to Stop Arguing

Relationship arguments are optional. Every couple has disagreements in their relationships, but they don't have to turn into an argument. You can stop the cycle of arguing within your relationship. In this episode, I share my top 5 tips for couples who are ready to stop arguing.

Aug 27, 201916 min

21. Stop Anxiety From Ruining Your Relationship with Emily Davis

Are you eady to stop anxiety from negatively affecting your relationship? I can’t wait for you to listen to my recent chat with Emily Davis, lover of all things fantasy, magical, and nerdy. She is the author of Damsel No More. We talk about how she applies the strategies of role-playing gaming to the life coaching world. After years of surviving relationship abuse, she made it her quest to help women slay their fears and create healthy relationships through creativity and play. Here’s my convers...

Aug 09, 201924 min

20. Discovering Who You Are with Camille Joyce

Is it possible to be your own hero? Today I am speaking with Camille Joyce entrepreneur, writer, and aspiring life coach. She explains how her personal journey of discovering who she is and provides tips for you to do the same. She created the Heroic Soul to help and encourage others to find greater strength from within. She believes that when we choose to align ourselves with the soul, it can unlock a pathway to a life of true freedom and happiness. If you are on the journey of discovering who ...

Jul 31, 201928 min

19. Being Your Authentic Self with Storm Ryan

If you are ready to live your authentic life and find out who you are. You're not going to want to miss today's episode. I had the pleasure of chatting with Storm Ryan a nineteen-year-old internet personality who has a massive YouTube channel with a ton of subscribers that features domestic lifestyle content along with his boyfriend, and he also expresses his personal viewpoints on LGBT topics. Ryan shares his journey of finding his authentic self and what it takes for him to be a genuine creato...

Jul 25, 201926 min

18. Ask Me Anything

It's the Ask Me Anything episode. As a psychotherapist and clinical sexologist, I receive hundreds of emails from people asking questions about every aspect of their lives. From mental health, relationships, sex, gender identity, sexual identity, and many other topics, I enjoy providing my thoughts on these topics. I decided it would be helpful to take a few of your questions and answer them in an Ask Me Anything episode. This one is general topics, and future ones will specifically cover questi...

Jul 17, 201916 min

17. How to Deal with Rejection

Rejection can feel really nasty. No one wants to experience it, yet we all do at some point in our lives. Some of us may experience it a lot more than others. Today, I’m going to teach you not to let rejection define who you are. From the types of rejection, the narrative you tell yourself about it, the side effects of rejection, and how to deal with it. We are going to go there and deal with rejection.

Jul 10, 201920 min

16. How to Help Without Enabling

In this episode, I answer a listener's question about how to help a family member without enabling them. When you have worked on improving your life, and you want your family member to do the same, it can be tough to always be there for them. You want to support and love them, but you don't want to enable them. If you are ready to learn about enabling behavior, signs that you are enabling, and how to stop it, then check out this episode.

Jun 25, 201916 min

15. Overcoming 5 Barriers That Are Holding You Back

If you're ready to figure out what's getting in the way of you improving your life, you're not going to miss this episode. I'm going to tell you about the five most common barriers that get in the way of you accomplishing your goals. Whether it's your personal or professional goals, these are the five most common barriers that keep people stuck and unable to move forward in their progress. I'll tell you about each of these five barriers that I see in the clients that I work with every day. Also,...

Jun 05, 201918 min

14. Balanced Parenting with Jason Eric Ross

Have you ever wondered how to stay balanced as a parent? Even if your life has taken many different twists and turns, you are exactly where you need to be. No one knows this better than my guest, therapist, actor, and writer Jason Eric Ross. Jason and I chat about how life pivots when you least expect it to, what it’s like to grow up with therapists for parents, and he shares everything you need to know to be the best parent possible. From bulldozer parenting to telling your kids no, we are cove...

May 29, 201927 min

13. 3 Secrets to Improve Your Relationship with Anyone

What if you could do something right now, at this moment that would improve your relationships? I can't give you a magic wand that will make all of your problems in your relationships go away, but I can tell you three secrets that will make things better. You can create change within your personal and professional relationships. The change you are looking for doesn't have to be out of reach. Check out this episode and find out the three secrets that can make a big difference.

May 24, 201924 min

12. How to Improve Your Sexual Self-Esteem

How would you rate your sexual self? Could your sexual self-esteem use an upgrade? Your sexual self-esteem is yours to determine. Stop allowing it to be connected to your self-worth. I’ll tell you what it is exactly, why it’s normal to feel uncomfortable, barriers that get in the way of your sexual self-esteem, and tips on how to improve it. If you are ready to give your sexual self a boost, then this episode is for you.

Apr 09, 201920 min

11. How to Find Your Superpower

Believe it or not, you have a superpower that makes you unique. Whether it's your resilience, humor, or the way you see the world, there is something about you that makes you special. If you are ready to find your superpower and use it to benefit every aspect of your life, then this episode is for you. Join me to figure out what makes you unique, what barriers will try to stop you, and how to live your best life.

Apr 03, 201914 min

10. How to Conquer Your Trauma with Jo Standing

No matter if you or someone you cared about has experienced trauma, you don't want to miss this episode with special guest Jo Standing. She is the author of Conquer Your Trauma Drama and is a body based trauma resolution specialist. From how to deal with triggers to your mind body connection, Jo shares her advice on how to conquer your trauma.

Mar 20, 201934 min

9. 5 Ways to Become a Better Communicator

The struggle to effectively communicate is a big problem for many people. Most of us were not taught how to communicate what we think, need, or desire growing up. This can lead to conflict in families, friendships, and relationships. It's time for you to stop being a part of the problem and be a part of the solution. In this episode, I tell you the five ways that you can become a better communicator in all of your relationships. Whether it's your personal or professional life, you can benefit fr...

Mar 12, 201917 min

8. Why You Need to Go Within with Laticia Action Jackson

Do you ever wonder if you have what it takes? Are you worthy enough to accomplish your goals? In this episode, I had the honor of talking with Laticia Action Jackson, veteran, health/fitness expert, author, and Olympian. She shares her journey of finding her strength, courage, and worthiness by realizing that she has everything she needs within herself. She shares how she has survived many obstacles and hardships in her life. Action Jackson is a great example of how when you focus on how you can...

Feb 26, 201928 min

7. How to Find Yourself When Your Feeling Lost with Kacie Main

On this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kacie Mann, author of I Gave Up Men For Lent. She shares her journey of going within herself during a time of feeling lost and her realization of needing to fix herself first. Our conversation covers many topics but most important is the growth that comes when you stop blaming others and take accountability for yourself. From what her family thinks about airing her dirty laundry to how her journey led her to better relationships, I know you wi...

Feb 13, 201935 min

6. How to Detach from Emotional Vampires in Your Life

Have you ever been around a person that seems to drain your energy? You are left feeling tired or irritated. Emotional vampires are those people that latch onto you and suck the life out of you. Whether it's your personal or professional life, these emotional vampires will take away your peace. Don't worry. They can't do this to you without your permission. Yes, you read that right, you are the one keeping them attached to your life. In this episode, I explain everything you need to know about e...

Feb 05, 201922 min

5. How to Create Boundaries that Work

Your personal boundaries can make or break a relationship. Learn to define your boundaries, why they are important, how to create, and maintain them. Don't let codependency keep you from having healthy boundaries.

Jan 23, 201913 min

4. Learn to Trust Yourself First

Do you make bad decisions and listen to others opinion versus your own? It's time to learn to trust yourself even though you make mistakes in life. Learn about the four main reasons why not trusting yourself is a problem and tips on how to fix your behavior.

Jan 07, 201915 min

3. How to Say No and Stop People Pleasing

Are you struggling with confidence or feel you were more confident in the past? Every area of your life is affected by confidence and it's your responsibility to improve it. Dr. Kristie shares how to get your confidence back with actionable tips and techniques that work. From her tip of the day to your homework assignment, she will inspire you to be your best self.

Jan 01, 201918 min

2. How to Get Your Confidence Back

Are you struggling with confidence or feel you were more confident in the past? Every area of your life is affected by confidence and it's your responsibility to improve it. Dr. Kristie shares how to get your confidence back with actionable tips and techniques that work. From her tip of the day to your homework assignment, she will inspire you to be your best self.

Jan 01, 201918 min

1. Embrace the Need to Fix Yourself First

Gone are the days of waiting for your partner or people in your life to change. If you are tired of feeling disappointed in others and ready to get the life you deserve, it's time to embrace the need to fix yourself first. In this episode, Dr. Kristie shares the common blocks to that get in the way of personal change, steps to create change, and tips for sustaining change.From her tip of the day to your homework assignment, she will inspire you to be your best self.

Jan 01, 201915 min
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