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Each week, I release a new podcast episode designed to help you close the chapter on the stress, anxiety, and negativity in your life—and open the door to more beautiful possibilities.
2021 winner of the Podcast for Business Awards - Best Health and Wellness Podcast and with 18 years of experience under my belt as a practicing psychotherapist, the CTC Podcast is designed to show you ways to navigate life’s hardest (and most joyful) transitions; with practicable, actionable takeaways and coping strategies you can apply immediately.
Featuring frequent guest interviews alongside my own insights from 18 years as a practicing psychotherapist, every episode features a combination of empowering information and inspirational, motivational content as we explore topics like:
• Relationships
• Self worth/Self love
• Stress management
• Work/life balance
• Parenthood
• Divorce
• Retirement
• And more
The ultimate goal? To give you a different way of looking at life, and the tools you need to feel calmer, happier, and lighter—every day.
Press play to begin your journey. The therapist is in.
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Close the Chapter Podcast
November 5, 2025 //How to Heal From Trauma and Abuse with Alreen Haeggquist
In this episode, Kristen welcomes Alreen Haeggquist, a seasoned lawyer, author, and advocate, who shares how unprocessed trauma resurfaced in her body, marriage, and early motherhood. They explore breaking generational silence, setting boundaries with family, and finding the courage to speak out.
October 29, 2025 //Are You A Serial Fixer? with Leah Marone, LCSW
In this episode, Kristen is joined by psychotherapist, clinical instructor, and author Leah Marone to explore the hidden patterns behind the urge to fix others' problems and how shifting from solving to supporting builds stronger relationships, healthier boundaries, and greater emotional balance.
October 22, 2025 //The Power of Emotional Check-Ins: Why Asking 'How are you really?' Matters
In this episode, Kristen explores how daily emotional check-ins can help you reconnect with yourself and strengthen relationships through practical tools and reflective questions that foster deeper emotional intimacy.
Most Listened to Episodes
March 2, 2020 // Setting Boundaries Will Set You Free
In this episode, I interview Nancy Levin - author of Setting Boundaries Will Set You Free. This book is about her journey, including her childhood and divorce, and how that led her to set boundaries, speak her truth and set herself free.
Nov. 4, 2019 // It's Not Always Depression
In this episode, I interview Hillary Jacobs Hendel about using our emotions as a direct pathway to healing psychological suffering.
Sept, 16, 2019 // Codependency
In this episode, I talk with Terri Cole, a New York-based licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert and founder of Real Love Revolution and Boundary Bootcamp.