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# Kristen Boice

I help people move forward to close the chapter on things that no longer serve them

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## Posts

- [Feeling Stuck? You Might Be Living in the Trauma Freeze Response (Signs & How to Heal)](https://kristendboice.com/trauma-freeze-response/)
- [The Early Childhood Patterns That Can Affect Mental Health for Years to Come](https://kristendboice.com/childhood-attachment-emotional-health-family-healing/) - One of the biggest things I want parents to understand is that childhood development and attachment are the foundation of emotional health and a healthy family system. In my work, and through conversations with one of our podcast guests, attachment expert Erica Komisar, I've seen how deeply early attachment shapes emotional regulation, relationships, stress tolerance,
- [Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids and Teens in a Disconnected World](https://kristendboice.com/parenting-teens-emotional-connection-social-media-impact/)
- [Gaslighting in Relationships: How to Recognize It and Take Back Your Power](https://kristendboice.com/what-is-gaslighting-and-how-to-heal/) - There is a very specific kind of emotional pain that shows up quietly. It's not always loud or obvious. It's subtle, and it builds over time. It's the moment you walk away from a conversation and feel unsettled… you understood what was said, yet something doesn't feel right inside of you. You start replaying it.
- [Healing After Birth: How to Reclaim Your Story and Let Go of Perfectionism in Motherhood](https://kristendboice.com/becoming-a-parent-emotional-healing-after-birth/)
- [Your Divorce Didn’t Start With Your Marriage](https://kristendboice.com/healing-after-divorce-attachment-wounds/) - I work with divorce and broken relationships every single week in my practice, and I can tell you this is one of the most painful seasons a person can walk through. I sit with the loneliness, the fear, the anger, the sadness, the shame, and the regret. I hear people ask, "How long am I
- [Why Are We Afraid of Intimacy? Learning to Let Yourself Be Seen](https://kristendboice.com/learning-intimacy-and-vulnerability/)
- [What Are You Using to Fill the Hole in Your Soul?](https://kristendboice.com/fill-the-hole-in-your-soul/) - So many people walk around believing something is wrong with them. That they are not good enough, behind in life, or somehow defective. These beliefs do not come from nowhere. They are rooted in emotional neglect, trauma, unmet needs, and pain that was never acknowledged. And when we do not know how to sit with
- [Intentions vs New Year’s Resolutions: A Gentle, More Human Way to Begin the Year](https://kristendboice.com/rethinking-new-years-resolutions-with-compassion/) - I see this every January. People come in feeling hopeful and exhausted at the same time. They want change, but they are also tired of feeling like they keep failing themselves. They want this year to be different, yet part of them is afraid it will be another cycle of pressure, self criticism, and unrealistic
- [Top 10 Most Downloaded Close the Chapter Podcast Episodes in 2025](https://kristendboice.com/top-10-most-downloaded-close-the-chapter-podcast-episodes-in-2025/) - Top 10 Most Downloaded Close the Chapter Podcast Episodes of 2025 If you've been listening this year, whether that's during a quiet moment, a long drive, or a hard season, thank you. Truly. It means so much to me that you choose to spend your time in this space. I know that listening to Close
- [How to Connect With Core Emotions and Heal from the Inside Out](https://kristendboice.com/how-to-reconnect-with-your-core-emotions/)
- [Letting Go of Perfect: Healing Through Birth, Motherhood, and the Courage to Be “Good Enough”](https://kristendboice.com/the-start-of-motherhood-transformation-identity-shift/)
- [Healing After Divorce or A Breakup: What No One Tells You About Grief, Growth, and Starting Over](https://kristendboice.com/healing-after-divorce-emotional-recovery/)
- [The Fawn Response: Understanding People Pleasing, Codependency, and Your Healing Journey](https://kristendboice.com/understanding-fawn-response-people-pleasing-and-healing/)
- [When You’re Tired and  Sleep Isn’t Fixing It: Understanding Emotional Weariness](https://kristendboice.com/understanding-emotional-weariness/)
- [How to Build Safety, Belonging, and Worth From the Inside Out: Moving Away From Emotional Outsourcing](https://kristendboice.com/emotional-outsourcing-explained/)
- [Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: What Grief Is Really Asking of Us](https://kristendboice.com/moving-on-doesnt-mean-letting-go-grief-survival-guide/) - There are some experiences that quietly change everything. Grief is one of them. And grief is not only about death. It can come from a divorce, a move, a job change, infertility, the end of a relationship, a health diagnosis, or the loss of the life you thought you were going to have. Grief shows
- [Intuitive Eating: How to Break Up With Diet Culture and Come Home to Your Body](https://kristendboice.com/how-to-break-up-with-diet-culture-intuitive-eating-guide/)
- [5 things to try when you don’t feel “good enough”](https://kristendboice.com/5-things-to-try-when-you-dont-feel-good-enough/) - 5 things to try when you don't feel "good enough" Do you look outside of yourself to feel better, and get a sense of "worthiness" or belonging? Do you ever think "If I just looked better/make more money/have a bigger house/lose weight/drive a nicer car, I would be happier and feel good enough?" We
- [Are you sleep walking through your life?](https://kristendboice.com/are-you-sleep-walking-through-your-life/) - Are you sleep walking through your life? Do you feel stuck in a rut and doing the same old thing? So many people feel exactly the same way. You may not feel fulfilled with your life or hopeless that things can be different. When you start working on yourself, you will see your
- [The secret to peace and freedom: delayering](https://kristendboice.com/the-secret-to-peace-and-freedom-delayering/) - The secret to peace and freedom: delayering A baby comes into the world as a pure soul with no layers. For example, they don’t have any mind chatter or inner self-talk telling them they should or shouldn’t do or say something. They don’t have thoughts telling them they are not worthy or good enough.
- [Need to find balance again? Try this.](https://kristendboice.com/need-to-find-balance-again-try-this/) - Need to find balance again? Try this. Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, anxious and tired? Do you feel out of balance? Are you worrying over things that you cannot control? Are you spending too much time doing things that are not adding value to your life? Are you overscheduled? It might be time
- [Stop giving away your power](https://kristendboice.com/stop-giving-away-your-power/) - Stop giving away your power Do you give other people your power by letting them control how you feel about yourself? Do you try to please others so you will feel better about yourself? Do you try to keep the peace within your relationships by not rocking the boat so you end up walking
- [Change is an Inside Job](https://kristendboice.com/change-is-an-inside-job/) - Change is an inside job Where does your worth and value come from? We live in a society that looks outside of ourselves to feel good about who we are. We compare ourselves to others and feel less than and not good enough. We learn quickly this is an empty space that cannot be
- [Managing Holiday Stress](https://kristendboice.com/managing-holiday-stress/) - Do you feel more stressed, depressed, overwhelmed or sad during the holidays? You might also feel the sense of joy and peace sprinkled in at times, yet there is a sense of wanting to get through it. Maybe they bring up a sense of grief and loss because they remind you of losing a loved
- [What would you do if you weren't afraid?](https://kristendboice.com/what-would-you-do-if-you-werent-afraid/) - What would you do if you weren’t afraid? Does fear prevent you from doing what you really want to do with your life? Does fear keep you stuck? Are you afraid to fail or speak your truth? If you weren’t afraid, what would you do differently? A state of fear creates anxiety and that anxiety
- [Five Steps to Overcoming Insecurities](https://kristendboice.com/five-steps-to-overcoming-insecurities/) - Five steps to overcoming insecurities There is one thing most of us have in common – insecurities. What do you feel insecure about? Do you feel insecure about some part of your body or face? Do you sometimes feel not smart enough? You may be well aware of what you don’t like about yourself. If
- [What Are Your Shields?](https://kristendboice.com/what-are-your-shields/) - What are your shields? Are you afraid of being hurt? Are you uncomfortable with uncertainty? Are you afraid to feel your feelings? It's a universal need to feel safe and secure emotionally and physically. Most of us are looking for certainty. We want to know for sure it's all going to work out. When we
- [Uncovering Pain Opens the Door to Authenticity](https://kristendboice.com/uncovering-pain-opens-the-door-to-authenticity/) - Uncovering pain opens the door to authenticity What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you like what you see on the inside and out? Do you feel stuck? Do you carry around pain, hurt or trauma that you have buried for years that affect how you see yourself? Do you
- [The Blame Game](https://kristendboice.com/the-blame-game/)
- [The Power of Family Patterns](https://kristendboice.com/the-power-of-family-patterns/) - The Power of Family Patterns Family patterns, both healthy and unhealthy, have a legacy and power for future generations. We are grateful for healthy patterns. Unhealthy patterns tend to be more difficult to confront. And, these can teach us the most when we are open to exploring them. How often do we stop and examine
- [Are you wanting someone to "Complete You"?](https://kristendboice.com/are-you-wanting-someone-to-complete-you/) - Is your love life like the movies? Are you wanting someone to "Complete You?" Relationships have become one of the most important factors towards defining ourselves and our happiness. Often, people look for happiness from their partner. They may have this idea that the "perfect match" will somehow “complete” them. They are putting their worth
- [Hiding Behind Our Masks](https://kristendboice.com/hiding-behind-our-masks/) - Hiding behind our masks Do you ever feel like you wear a mask to cover how you really feel in order to fit in or be accepted? Do you put on a happy face even when you feel sad? Do you feel like you have to be a certain way in order for people to
- [Giving Away Your Power](https://kristendboice.com/giving-away-your-power/) - Stop Giving Away Your Power Do you give other people your power by letting them control how you feel about yourself? Do you try to please others so you will feel better about yourself? Do you try to keep the peace within your relationships by not rocking the boat so you end up walking on
- [Lessons Learned From Imperfect Parenting](https://kristendboice.com/lessons-learned-from-imperfect-parenting/) - Lessons Learned From Imperfect Parenting There is no such thing as perfect parenting. When you take your baby home, the hospital doesn’t hand you a how-to manual. Parents learn on-the-job. Parents do the best we can with what we know. We tend to take what we liked or didn’t like from our own parents and
- [How to Improve Your Relationships](https://kristendboice.com/how-to-improve-your-relationships/) - How to Improve Your Relationships When couples are in crisis or having issues, often they feel ashamed so they don't talk to anyone about it. Or, maybe, they turn to their family and then get them in the middle of the issues. They feel lost, alone and don't know how to make the relationship work.
- [Relationship Killers](https://kristendboice.com/relationship-killers/) - The Four Relationship Killers Have you ever wondered why some relationships make it while others fail? At a very early age, I developed a keen curiosity about people and relationships. I often wondered why people made certain choices like who they dated or married. I had a thirst and passion to find out answers. I
- [The Fear Factor](https://kristendboice.com/the-fear-factor/) - The Fear Factor Fear is an emotion caused by anticipated danger. We all have fears. It is a natural part of human existence and a response to perceived physical and emotional danger. Some fears can be helpful in that they alert us to danger. But often we fear situations that are in no way life-or-death,
- [Passion Leads to Purpose](https://kristendboice.com/passion-leads-to-purpose/) - Passion Leads to Purpose What do you feel passionate about? What do you love (besides your family, children, and friends)? Our passion often leads us to our purpose in life. For example, I am absolutely passionate about helping people work through blocks or barriers such as hurt, guilt, shame, and self-doubt in order to experience
- [Are You Stuck in Your Anger?](https://kristendboice.com/are-you-stuck-in-your-anger/) - Are You Stuck in Your Anger? We can all relate to getting angry. Anger is a normal human emotion. It is often triggered by a sense of endangerment by an outright physical threat or by a threat to our self-esteem or dignity. Common triggers for anger include “being treated unjustly or rudely, being insulted or
- [Turning Inner Struggle Into Inner Peace](https://kristendboice.com/turning-inner-struggle-into-inner-peace/) - Turning Inner Struggle Into Inner Peace Do you feel unworthy, unloved, unimportant, or not good enough? Do you remember when you started to feel this way? Most likely, it started some time ago. We may deny, cover-up, or stuff how we feel. The power comes when we stop and decide to deal with how we
- [Judgment](https://kristendboice.com/judgment/) - The big “J”: Judgment Why do we all judge ourselves and others? Do you feel like your own worst critic? Do you find yourself being critical and judgmental of those around you? It plays such a large role in our society and has an impact on how we see ourselves. It can keep us stuck
- [What Brings You Happiness?](https://kristendboice.com/what-brings-you-happiness/) - What brings you happiness? What does happiness mean to you? Does it mean peace, loving and accepting yourself, stepping into your worth or something else? Stop and really think about the question. Figuring this out can be extremely powerful and life changing. Is happiness about achievements, stuff, money, beauty, or how many likes you have
- [Step Into Your Greatness](https://kristendboice.com/step-into-your-greatness/) - Step Into Your Greatness Do you ever feel like you can’t get out of your head? Your mind is filled with the same thoughts that play over and over. Do you worry and have a lot of anxiety? Are you operating out of fear? Are these blocks stopping you from stepping into your worth? When
- [Is Your Past Really In The Past?](https://kristendboice.com/is-your-past-really-in-the-past/) - Is your past really in the past? Do you wish your past didn’t impact you today? Do you wish you could forget about it? Do you find yourself triggered or upset over what seem to be little things? Do you find your anger out of control? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions,
- [Speaking Your Truth](https://kristendboice.com/speaking-your-truth/) - Speaking Your Truth Do you feel afraid to say how you feel in fear of being rejected, abandoned, sounding stupid, not feeling good enough or experiencing too much pain? Did you learn how to communicate your feelings? Many people never learned how to share how they feel in a healthy and productive way so they
- [Do You Feel Anxious or Depressed?](https://kristendboice.com/do-you-feel-anxious-or-depressed/) - Do You Feel Anxious or Depressed? Many people are dealing with anxiety or depression and have for many years. It can be extremely helpful to explore what is underneath these powerful emotions to move through them and get to the other side. People suffering from depression often are dealing with stuff from the past,
- [5 Ways to Create More Balance](https://kristendboice.com/5-ways-to-create-more-balance/) - Do you feel out of balance with your life? Do you feel overwhelmed with trying to work, manage family life and volunteering? Do you feel like you are just going through the motions and not really living in the present moment because you are thinking about your to do list? You are not alone! We
- [Top 10 Most Downloaded Close the Chapter Podcast Episodes in 2020](https://kristendboice.com/top-10-most-downloaded-close-the-chapter-podcast-episodes-in-2020/) - Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued support of the Close the Chapter Podcast! It's hard to believe the first episode aired on April 22, 2019. We have released over 89 solo and guest episodes. My mission and goal for the podcast was and continues to be helping you find powerful,
- [New Year Means New Beginnings](https://kristendboice.com/new-year-means-new-beginnings/) - The new year often brings a chance for new beginnings and an opportunity to focus on what really matters. We can set new intentions and create an action plan to make change in our life. It's a chance to rethink old patterns and establish better ones. It's a chance to really get clear on what
- [Marriage is a Mirror](https://kristendboice.com/marriage-is-a-mirror/) - Do you feel unhappy in your marriage? Do you wish your partner would change? Have you found yourself wishing your partner would meet your needs? Do you wish your partner would grow up or wake up? If you answered yes to any of these questions you are not alone. It's important to begin with a
- [Do You Take Things Too Personally?](https://kristendboice.com/do-you-take-things-too-personally/) - Do You Take Things Too Personally? How many times does someone say or do something that really hurts yet when you stop and think about it, the situation seems as if it's not about you - it's about them? Do you feel like you take things too personally? Do you feel like you start blaming
- [The People Pleasing Disease](https://kristendboice.com/the-people-pleasing-disease/) - The People Pleasing Disease Do you say "yes" often to be nice or because you feel bad or guilty for saying no? After you said yes, do you feel frustrated, upset or mad you didn't say "no"? People pleasers worry about what other people think, spend a lot of time doing things for others, and
- [Eliminating “Should” And “But” From Our Vocabulary](https://kristendboice.com/the-words-should-and-but/) - Eliminating "Should" and "But" From Our Vocabulary How many times do you think or say the word "should" or "but"? How often are you saying or thinking it? Think about times when you have thought or said, I should have called them or shouldn't have said or done that. Or, maybe, you have tried to
- [Losing Yourself: Steps to Getting You Back](https://kristendboice.com/losing-yourself-steps-to-getting-you-back/) - losing Yourself: Steps to Getting You Back It seems like we are living in a society focused on material possessions, being busy, achieving, money, beauty, and getting our worth and value from others. We are losing ourselves in being constantly on the go and busy from one activity or work-related event to another. There are
- [The Criticism Epidemic](https://kristendboice.com/the-criticism-epidemic/) - The Criticism Epidemic How often do you feel criticized by your partner, children, co-worker, boss, friend or parent? Do you feel like you are never good enough no matter what you do? Do you feel like you will not live up to someone else's expectations of you? Are you critical of yourself and others? According
- [Key Ingredient to Successful Relationships](https://kristendboice.com/key-ingredient-to-successful-relationships/) - Key Ingredient to Successful Relationships How would you rate your relationship or marriage? How much time do you spend on your relationship? Are you too busy to really sit down and connect? Are you focused on other things like work, children, hobbies or fill in the blank? Maybe you have just given up. One reason
- [The Psychology of Facebook](https://kristendboice.com/the-psychology-of-facebook/) - The Psychology of Facebook Facebook. What comes up for you when you hear this word? Do you feel excited, afraid, annoyed, irritated, thankful, unworthy, anxious, or a combination of emotions? Facebook certainly continues to be a heated topic of conversation that brings much debate. There are many different feelings and thoughts about Facebook and its
- [The Value of Validation](https://kristendboice.com/the-value-of-validation/) - The Value of Validation It's a basic human need to want to feel significant, safe, important, understood and valued. We want to be and feel heard. It's important to use this with your partner, children, friends, family and any other relationships in your life. First, let's understand what validation means. It's accepting someone's feelings. It
- [Confrontation: Love or Hate It?](https://kristendboice.com/confrontation-love-or-hate-it/) - Confrontation: Love or Hate It? How do you feel about confronting others or maybe confronting your own issues? Do you tend to run away from confrontation and avoid conflict? If you do tend to shy away from conflict, what is your fear about it? Or, do you hit it head on and move towards it?
- [Exploring Your Past to Live in the Present](https://kristendboice.com/exploring-your-past-to-live-in-the-present/) - Exploring Your Past to Live in the Present | 6.15.2021 What was it like growing up in your family? What did you learn about yourself and how to relate to others? How has it impacted the decisions you make today? What were some defining moments? In order to create understanding into who you are and
- [What Are You Stuffing?](https://kristendboice.com/what-are-you-stuffing/) - What Are You Stuffing? | 6.29.2021 Do you communicate how you feel or what might be upsetting or bothering you? Or, do you keep it inside and stuff it until you blow up with anger, feel depressed or highly anxious? Are you the type of person that tries to let things roll off your back?
- [Give Back and Change Your Life](https://kristendboice.com/give-back-and-change-your-life/) - Give Back & Change Your Life | 07.06.2021 When you are sad, down or feel depressed, how do you handle it? Do you sit and dwell in it or simply feel like a victim of your circumstances? Do you cry and get it out? Do you do something for someone else? Or, perhaps, you do
- [Final Step to Healing](https://kristendboice.com/final-step-to-healing/) - Final Step to Healing | 7.19.2021 Is there someone you need to forgive? Maybe you need to forgive yourself, a family member, friend, neighbor or even an abuser. Forgiveness does not mean you condone their choices or agree with their actions. It doesn't mean you will forget what happened. Many people think if they forgive
- [Managing Our Triggers](https://kristendboice.com/managing-our-triggers/) - Managing Our Triggers | 8.10.2021 What are your triggers? Have you ever responded with anger by yelling or being short with someone and then feel terrible or guilty because you have no idea what just happened? If so, chances are you were triggered by something. We all have stressors in our lives. What turns a
- [Healing Through Loss](https://kristendboice.com/healing-through-loss/) - Healing Through Loss | 8.24.2021 Have you ever experienced loss? How did it impact your life? How did you grieve? Loss is an inevitable part of life, and grief is a natural part of the healing process. Loss can be many different things such as losing someone you love including pets, a job loss, the
- [Top 10 Most Downloaded Close the Chapter Podcast Episodes in 2023](https://kristendboice.com/top-10-most-downloaded-close-the-chapter-podcast-episodes-in-2023/) - Top 10 Most Downloaded Close the Chapter Podcast Episodes in 2023 I am deeply grateful for your unwavering support of the Close the Chapter Podcast. From our very first episode, which aired on April 22, 2019, to the 244 solo and guest episodes we've released since then, you have been there for us every step
- [Top 10 Most Downloaded Close the Chapter Podcast Episodes in 2022](https://kristendboice.com/top-10-most-downloaded-close-the-chapter-podcast-episodes-in-2022/) - Top 10 Most Downloaded Close the Chapter Podcast Episodes in 2022 Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued support of the Close the Chapter Podcast! It's hard to believe the first episode aired on April 22, 2019. We have released over 193 solo and guest episodes. My mission and goal for
- [Tips to Keep Your Mental Health in Check During Covid and These Uncertain Times](https://kristendboice.com/tips-to-keep-your-mental-health-in-check-during-covid-and-these-uncertain-times/) - Tips to Keep Your Mental Health in Check During Covid and These Uncertain Times CoolRevolution had the privilege of being part of a virtual conference hosted by Women of Westfield, a network of women from all walks of life, who are interested in bettering their community and building relationships with other like-minded women. Kristen Boise,
- [Change is an Inside Job](https://kristendboice.com/change-is-an-inside-job-2/) - Change is an Inside Job Where does your worth and value come from? We live in a society that looks outside of ourselves to feel good about who we are. We compare ourselves to others and feel less than and not good enough. We learn quickly this is an empty space that cannot be filled.
- [The Four Relationship Killers](https://kristendboice.com/the-four-relationship-killers/) - The Four Relationship Killers | 1.18.2022 Have you ever wondered why some relationships make it while others fail? At a very early age, I developed a keen curiosity about people and relationships. I often wondered why people made certain choices like who they dated or married. I had a thirst and passion to find out
- [Are You Sleepwalking Through Your Life?](https://kristendboice.com/are-you-sleepwalking-through-your-life/) - Are You Sleepwalking Through Your Life? | 1.11.2022 Do you feel stuck in a rut and doing the same old thing? So many people feel exactly the same way. You may not feel fulfilled with your life or hopeless that things can be different. When you start working on yourself, you will see your life
- [5 Things To Try When You Don't Feel Good Enough](https://kristendboice.com/5-things-to-try-when-you-dont-feel-good-enough-2/) - 5 Things To Try When You Don't Feel Good Enough | 12.28.2021 Do you look outside of yourself to feel better and get worthiness? Do you think if I look better, make more money, have a bigger house, lose weight, drive a nicer car, I would be happier and feel good enough? We live in
- [Step Into Your Worth](https://kristendboice.com/step-into-your-worth/) -  Step Into Your Worth | 12.14.2021 We are all here for a purpose. A universal need is to feel loved, to feel important and like you matter. We all want to feel as if we are making a difference in someone's life, in the work place, at home, etc. We try to achieve in order
- [Psychology of Star Wars](https://kristendboice.com/psychology-of-star-wars/) - Psychology of Star Wars | 11.30.2021 The first three original Star Wars movies offer some deep and meaningful lessons woven throughout the story line. It's interesting to look at them from a psychological perspective. Even if you have not seen the movies, that is okay. There are some helpful themes that can be applied to
- [What Are You Lying About?](https://kristendboice.com/what-are-you-lying-about/) - What Are You Lying About? | 11.16.2021 Are you honest with yourself? Do you lie to others? Have you been asked to lie by keeping secrets? Have you told part of the truth but not everything? Do you ever find yourself exaggerating the truth for the attention or a better story? Do you ever tell
- [Breakdowns Can Lead To Breakthroughs](https://kristendboice.com/breakdowns-can-lead-to-breakthroughs/) - Breakdowns Can Lead To Breakthroughs | 11.02.2021 Have you ever felt like you were going to have a breakdown or actually experienced one? How did you handle it? Did you learn from it? Often breakdowns can lead to breakthroughs. They can lead us down a path to better understanding ourselves and our emotions. At first,
- [The Criticism Epidemic](https://kristendboice.com/the-criticism-epidemic-2/) - The Criticism Epidemic | 10.19.2021 How often do you feel criticized by your partner, children, co-worker, boss, friend or parent? Do you feel like you are never good enough no matter what you do? Do you feel like you will not live up to someone else's expectations of you? Are you critical of yourself and
- [What Is Your Love Language?](https://kristendboice.com/what-is-your-love-language/) - What Is Your Love Language? | 10.11.2021 Have you ever felt unloved by your partner? Perhaps you both are simply speaking two different love languages. There are several great relationship books. One I find extremely helpful when working with couples is The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. According to Chapman, the way we
- [Bully Prevention](https://kristendboice.com/bully-prevention/) - Bully Prevention | 9.21.2021 The effects of being bullied can have a lifelong impact if they are not dealt with or worked through. Bullying can lead to lower self-worth, depression, anxiety and even suicide. When you have either experienced or had one of your children experiences being bullied, it really hits home. If we continue
- [Parent-Child Relationship](https://kristendboice.com/parent-child-relationship/) - Parent-Child Relationship | 9.06.2021 Do you ever feel like your partner is acting like your parent? Do you communicate to your partner like they are a child? Or, perhaps, you feel like the child in your relationship. Do you feel rebellious or, maybe, you want to take "control" of your partner? If this sounds like
- [Are You an Enabler?](https://kristendboice.com/are-you-an-enabler/) - Are You an Enabler? | 9.1.2021 Do you tend to make excuses for the behavior or choices of others? Do you want to rescue or save others? Do you want to help people and end up feeling exhausted? Are you working harder than the other person? Do you do things for others or stuff your
- [The Mind–Body Stress Reset: Listening to Your Body and Finding Calm](https://kristendboice.com/the-mind-body-stress-reset-listening-to-your-body-and-finding-calm/) - The Mind-Body Stress Reset: Listening to Your Body and Finding Calm Have you ever noticed your body reacting before your mind even catches up? Maybe your shoulders tense, your stomach sinks, or your chest feels heavy. These are not random. They are messages from your nervous system saying, something feels off. Once you start listening,
- [10 Ways to Find Your Voice and Communicate with Courage](https://kristendboice.com/10-ways-to-find-your-voice-and-speak-with-confidence/) - 10 Ways to Find Your Voice and Communicate with Courage So many people were never taught how to have a voice, speak truth with love and confidence, or have honest conversations without fear. We were taught to keep the peace instead of being real. Somewhere along the way, we learned to quiet ourselves to feel
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- [Episode 339-Authenticity: The Key to Emotional Freedom and Getting Unstuck with Yudit Maros, LMFT](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode339/) - Authenticity: The Key to Emotional Freedom and Getting Unstuck with Yudit Maros, LMFT| 10.15.2025 In this episode, Kristen is joined by Yudit Maros, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Hypnotherapist, to explore how fear of judgment and shame disconnect us from our true selves, and how Yudit's unique approach helps cultivate self-love, inner
- [Episode 338-How to Stop Emotional Outsourcing and People Pleasing with Beatriz Victoria Albina, NP, MPH, SEP](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode338/) - How to Stop Emotional Outsourcing and People Pleasing with Beatriz Victoria Albina, NP, MPH, SEP| 10.8.2025 In this episode, Kristen welcomes returning guest Beatriz Victoria Albina, master certified somatic life coach and author, to discuss emotional outsourcing, how it fuels codependency, perfectionism, and people-pleasing, and how her BRAVE protocol offers tools to reclaim your authentic
- [Episode 337 - How to Heal From Your Past Through Facing Pain with Amber Trejo, LMFT](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode337/) - How to Heal From Your Past Through Facing Pain with Amber Trejo, LMFT| 10.1.2025 In this episode, Kristen sits down with Amber Trejo, LMFT, who specializes in complex trauma and attachment, to explore how trauma weaves into relationships, parenting, and identity, and what real healing actually looks like. You'll Learn What complex trauma (CPTSD) is
- [Episode 336-How and Why Healing Your Nervous System Changes Everything with Lynn Fraser](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode336/)
- [Episode 335- How Holding and Physical Touch Can Heal the Nervous System with Michelle Renee](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode335/) - How Holding and Physical Touch Can Heal the Nervous System with Michelle Renee| 9.17.2025 In this episode, Kristen welcomes Michelle Renee, co-owner of Cuddlist, to explore the power of healthy, consensual touch and how cuddle therapy can support trauma recovery and emotional well-being. You'll Learn What professional cuddle therapy is, and how it differs from
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- [Episode 333-Parents Have Feelings Too: How to Navigate Your Emotions](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode333/) - Parents Have Feelings Too: How to Navigate Your Emotions with Hilary Jacobs Hendel| 9.3.2025 In this week's episode, Kristen welcomes back Hilary Jacobs Hendel, award-winning author and psychotherapist, to discuss how parents can better understand their emotions and raise emotionally healthy kids. You'll Learn Why parents need emotional education too, and how understanding your own
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- [Episode 331-The 5 Stages of A Dying Marriage or Relationship with Becky Whetstone, PhD](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode331/) - The 5 Stages of A Dying Marriage or Relationship with Becky Whetstone, PhD| 8.20.2025 In this episode, Kristen is joined by Dr. Becky Whetstone, marriage crisis manager, therapist, and author, for an eye-opening conversation on why relationships break down, how to spot the earliest warning signs, and what you can do before it's too late.
- [Episode 330-Adult Children Healing From Borderline (BPD) Parents with Dr. Daniel Lobel](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode330/) - Adult Children Healing From Borderline (BPD) Parents with Daniel S. Lobel, Ph.D.|8.13.2025 In this part-two episode, Kristen continues the conversation with internationally recognized BPD expert and author Dr. Daniel Lobel, diving into the lasting impact of having a parent with borderline personality disorder, and how to begin healing and reclaiming your identity. You'll Learn How
- [Episode 329: How Using Mantras Can Help You Heal with Helene Zupanc, LPC and Beth Valdez, LPC](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode329/) - How Using Mantras Can Help You Heal with Helene Zupanc, LPC and Beth Valdez, LPC| 8.6.2025 In this episode, Kristen sits down with Licensed Professional Counselors and co-authors of Sticky Note Mantras, Helene Zupanc and Beth Valdez, to explore how simple, personal mantras can shift negative thought patterns and bring more self-compassion, humor, and joy
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- [Episode 320-How to Recover and Reclaim Who You Are with Mary Dobson, LMFT, CEDS](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode320/)
- [Episode 319-Healing From Parental Abandonment and Neglect with Kaytee Gillis, LSCW](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode319/)
- [Episode 318- Intuitive Eating and Breaking Up with Diet Culture with Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode318/)
- [Episode 317- Moving With Purpose: The Stories Our Bodies Share with Marcia Bonato Warren, MA, MA, LPC](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode317/)
- [Episode 316-Body Image - Healing It From the Inside Out with Deb Schachter, LICSW](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode316/)
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- [Episode 314-Unlocking Creativity to Help You Get Unstuck with Jacob Nordby](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode314/)
- [Episode 313-Turning Down the Noise in A Chronically Noisy World with Sarah Boyd](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode313/)
- [Episode 312- A Guide to Lasting Love with Reta Faye Walker](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode312/)
- [Episode 311-High Functioning Anxiety and Its Impact on Intimacy and Life with Allison Guilbault](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode311/)
- [Episode 310: Turning Pain into Power and Finding the Strength to Heal with Malaysia Harrell](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode310/)
- [Episode 309-Exploring the Layers of the Adoptee Experience with Janet Sherlund](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode309/)
- [Episode 308-Understanding Your Attachment Style and How to Feel More Secure with Dr.Judy Ho](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode308/)
- [Episode 307-Navigating Life's Crossroads: Aging, Anxiety, and Finding Balance with Dr. Carrie Ditzel](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode307/)
- [Episode 306-How to Break Free of Worry, Anxiety and OCD with Ben Eckstein, LCSW](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode306/)
- [Episode 299-Healing Emotional Eating with Diane Petrella, MSW](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode299/)
- [Episode 300-Aging Well with Dr. Julie Erickson](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode300/)
- [Episode 305--A Guide for Blended Families: Finances and Emotions with Donna Kendrick](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode305/)
- [Episode 304-Dealing with Infertility and Pregnancy Loss with Rachel Rabinor, LCSW](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode304/)
- [Episode 303: A Guide to Understanding Your Nervous System with Deb Dana, LCSW](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode303/)
- [Episode 302-Can't Stop Thinking with Nancy Colier](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode302/)
- [Episode 301-Raising Good Humans with Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE, RYT](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode301/)
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- [Episode 296-Staying Connected to Your Teen and Adult Children with Yshai Boussi, LPC](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode296/)
- [Episode 297-Overcoming Body Hatred and Connecting to Your Soul with Kathryn C. Holt, PhD, LCSW](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode297/)
- [Episode 295-Understanding the Connection between Inflammation & Anxiety & Depression with Dr. Tracy McCarthy](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode295/)
- [Episode 294-How to Conquer Shame and Codependency with Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode294/)
- [Episode 293- Breaking Free from Screens and Living More in the Now with Palak Dave](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode293/)
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- [Episode 291-When to Cut Ties or Set Boundaries with Your Parents Featuring Dr. Sharon Martin](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode291/)
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- [Episode 290-Healing the Inner Wounds of Shame and Self-Sabotage](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode290/)
- [Episode 288-Ways to Find Healing After a Natural Disaster or Trauma with Reina Lombardi, ATR-BC, ATCS, LMHC-QS](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode288/)
- [Episode 287-Unpacking Patterns: The Trauma Connection with Kymber Maulden](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode287/)
- [Episode 286- Beyond the Game: Athletes Navigating Transitions & Mental Wellness with Dr. Dawn Whitaker, EdD, MCM](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode286/)
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- [Episode 283-The Mind-Body Stress Reset with Rebekkah LaDyne, MS, SEP](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode283/)
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- [Episode 271-Understanding and Deconstructing Chronic Illness with Veronique Mead, MD, MA](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode271/)
- [Episode 270-Understanding Gut Health and Hormones with Lauren Callahan](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode270/)
- [Episode 269- Dealing with Disappointment](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode269/)
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- [Episode 261-Money and Spending with Sally Palaian, PhD](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode261/)
- [Episode 258- Healing Your Anxiety with Faust Ruggiero](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode258/)
- [Episode 257-Signs of Codependency with Michelle Farris, LMFT](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode257/)
- [Episode 256-Communication Skills that will Change your Life](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode256/)
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- [Episode 252-Sober Curiosity with Amanda Kuda](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode252/)
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- [Episode 250-Loving Someone with Suicidal Thoughts or Self-Harming  with Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode250/)
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- [Episode 244-3 Step Plan for Anxiety  with Dr. Luana Marques](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode244/)
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- [Episode 229-Moving on Doesn't Mean Letting Go: A Grief Survival Guide with Gina Moffa, LCSW](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode229/)
- [Episode 228-Unpacking and Healing  the Mother Relationship with Laura Davis](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode228/)
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- [Episode 221-5 Levels of Disconnection and Strategies on How to Reconnect with Dr. Karol Darsa](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode221/)
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- [Episode 199-The Power of Awe: Easing Anxiety, Burnout and Chronic Pain with Jake Eagle, LPC](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode199/)
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- [Episode 175-How to Get Unstuck & Move Into Action with Dr. Jennifer Blossom](https://kristendboice.com/podcastepisode175/)
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