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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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Most Recent episodes
Close the Chapter Podcast
October 1, 2025 //How to Heal From Your Past Through Facing Pain with Amber Trejo, LMFT
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.
September 24, 2025 //How and Why Healing Your Nervous System Changes Everything with Lynn Fraser
In this episode, Kristen sits down with somatic mindfulness teacher Lynn Fraser to explore how trauma is stored in the body and practical ways to tend the nervous system.
September 17, 2025 //How Holding and Physical Touch Can Heal the Nervous System with Michelle Renee
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.
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.