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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 29, 2023 //The Importance of Childhood Development & Attachment to Create A Healthy Family System with Erica Komisar, LCSW
In this episode, Kristen talks with Erica Komisar, a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, and author, about the pivotal role of early childhood development and attachment in shaping a healthy family. They explore the profound impact a mother's role in the first three years has on a child's overall well-being.
November 22, 2023//The Roles in Dysfunctional Families and Connection to Codependency & Boundaries with Sharon Martin, LCSW
In this episode, Kristen sits down with Sharon Martin, a psychotherapist and author specializing in codependency recovery. They delve into how challenging childhoods and family dynamics can lead to codependency and share some helpful strategies to build healthier relationships and boundaries.
November 15, 2023 //Developing Fierce Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff
In this episode, Kristen sits down with Dr. Kristin Neff, a researcher, author, and co-founder of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. They delve into self-compassion, distinguishing it from fierce self-compassion, and share practical strategies for nurturing self-compassion.
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.