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What’s your success? With Liz Jaggi

Wed, 15 May 2024 06:00:24 GMT

This week, we are joined by a familiar face on Do the Work, Elizabeth Jaggi! Success is something most people spend their whole lives trying to reach, but what does success actually mean? How do you measure your own success? How do you measure others’ success? Is success internally or externally earned for you?

When we link our value and worth to “success,” we may be missing out on the empowerment and peace that comes when we are growing and measuring our success internally. It’s a natural human need to be seen, heard, and valued, but no amount of what others tell us will fill the holes that will be left if we don’t believe in our own value and worth.

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Words matter! Letting go of shaming language.

Wed, 08 May 2024 06:00:29 GMT

The way you communicate matters. Language has the capability to uplift, inspire, and bring joy. But it also can hurt. Shaming language hurts you and those you speak to. It’s destructive because it can deeply damage self-esteem, create feelings of shame or inadequacy, and hinder healthy communication and relationships. It can perpetuate cycles of negativity and harm rather than fostering understanding and growth. Where does it come from? Why do we do it? And how can we change? Find answers to these three crucial questions in this episode.

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Judge and Jury? Why this self appointed role hurts us

Wed, 01 May 2024 06:00:53 GMT

Join me as I delve into the nuances between judging and being judgmental, and as I explore the fine line that separates fair assessment from harmful criticism. Also, discover with me how our perceptions and actions shape our interactions with the world around us.

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Say this: "I am love." with Kim Rash

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:24:59 GMT

The goal of Do the Work is to help people connect with others and God, but also ourselves. And yet, it’s so easy to fall into self-neglect when we are trying to connect with others. Dr. Edith Eger includes self-neglect as one of the main mental prisons in her book, “The Gift.” We have to learn to love and care for ourselves in order to have healthy relationships, to take care of our basic needs—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual.What is self-care? What is self-neglect? How do we move from neglect to care? Find all these answers in this insightful episode with Kim Rash and Kristi. Kim is a wife, mother of six, and grandma of three. She loves the outdoors, is passionate about traveling, people, healing, and truth. She also has a podcast, “Seek with Kim.”

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Confronting Fear: From paralysis to hope with Lesley Stout

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:00:28 GMT

Fear can feel paralyzing. Dr. Edith Eger talks about fear and hopelessness in her book, “The Gift,” and today we’re joined by another mental health professional who also has lots of experience working with these common emotions. Is fear learned or can we be born with it? How can hope grow? How do I step out of fear and hopelessness? All these questions might be answered for you in today’s episode. Lesley Stout, a certified mental health counselor, has worked as a crisis therapist, a residential treatment clinical therapist, and is now a private therapist in Farmington, UT. She specializes in trauma and relationship conflict, and says “there is no cookie cutter standard to determine or dictate what is trauma, grief, loss, or a significant disturbance and what is not.” She loves being a mom and aunt.

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We can choose to age or we can choose to mature with Dr. Jill Manning

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:00:03 GMT

Dr. Jill Manning is back on Do the Work to talk about developmental maturity. Dr. Manning is a successful licensed MFT specializing in sexual betrayal, and although developmental maturity plays a huge role in that area, it also affects each of us every day in big and small ways. Tune in to learn what developmental immaturity versus maturity look like, the key traits we’re born with, and the key issues that stem from all the big and little traumas that inevitably happen as we grow and develop.

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The Roadblock of Resentment with Mark Jaggi

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 06:00:20 GMT

Have you ever felt wronged or unfairly treated? Whether it's a minor disagreement or a significant betrayal, the sense of injustice can trigger feelings of resentment, leading to thoughts of bitterness and animosity towards the person or situation involved. This is a universal experience— a fundamental aspect of human nature that contributes to the development and expression of resentment across cultures and societies. Join us as we delve into the complexities of resentment: its origins, its effects, and the transformative power of forgiveness.Mark Jaggi is a husband, father, and studier of religious thinking and practices. He is a successful finance professional and is highly educated, but the most important things to him are the relationships with others and his own personal improvement.

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Mental Prison Break: A review of “The Gift” by Edith Eger

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT

We’ve already read and reviewed one of Dr. Edith Eger’s books, and “The Gift” is just as good. In her first book, “The Choice,” Dr. Eger tells her story of surviving the Holocaust and Auschwitz, as well as her experiences becoming and working as a psychologist. In contrast, this second book of hers is “a practical guide to help us identify our mental prisons and develop the tools we need to become free.” Join Kristi, Kaitlyn Howell, and Michelle Rasmussen in a review of this book that is chock-full of life-changing truths.Whether you read the book or not, we invite you to follow along over the next many weeks as we cover each of the mental prisons and corresponding tools that Dr. Eger highlights in “The Gift.”

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The Blame Game: freeing ourselves from victimhood

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 06:00:47 GMT

Welcome back to Do the Work! This week Kristi is on her own as we take a look at one of the most difficult but most important mental prisons—victimhood. Living in this prison is a paralyzing and powerless place to be. The key out of this prison is learning to accept and surrender to reality, and in the process becoming more self-aware, empowered, and resilient. Doesn’t that freedom sound amazing? Give this episode a listen for some help getting there.

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The honest truth about being nice with Liz Jaggi

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 06:00:07 GMT

Welcome back to Do the Work! Today we’re working towards identifying the twin pitfalls of avoidance and rigidity. These two mental prisons often hold us back from living our most fulfilling lives. Elizabeth Jaggi joins us to look at the roots of avoidance and rigid patterns and discover strategies to break free and embrace a life of growth and freedom.

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Unmasked: Breaking Free from Shame, Guilt, and Secrets with Tyler Patrick

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:00:33 GMT

In this insightful podcast, we delve into the nuanced distinction between shame and guilt, unraveling how these emotions impact our lives differently. Explore how the weight of secrets can keep us trapped, hindering personal growth and relationships. Join us as we uncover the power of vulnerability and the liberation that comes with shedding light on our hidden truths.

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I know you are, but what am I?

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:00:53 GMT

“I know you are, but what am I?” This phrase may take you back to elementary school, or to a similar thought you had last week. We’ve spent the last month talking about relationships. One of the most crucial principles in creating and maintaining any relationship—romantic, familial, or friendship—is forgiveness, and that’s what we’re talking about today with Ganel-Lyn Condie. Ganel-Lyn is a motivational speaker and author. She’s dedicated to her family, faith, and inspiring others. She’s the host of popular TV and radio shows, “Talk of Him” and “The Middle,” and has several published books.

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You've got a friend in me with Mike and Traci Fox

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:00:23 GMT

There are two kinds of people in this world—those who make friends everywhere they go and those who don’t. Just kidding! Forming and maintaining relationships looks different for everyone—but being hard-wired for connection is universal. In this conversation, join Kristi and some friends she met a couple weeks ago while on vacation as they talk about intro/extraversion, trust, honesty, and many other things that are crucial for friendships. Mike and Traci Fox live in Colorado with their blended family of 6 children. They both love soccer, pickleball, traveling, and their grandkids.

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The Love Labyrinth

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:01:42 GMT

It’s Valentine’s Day. Maybe you’re going on a fancy date tonight or maybe you still have to whip up dinner to feed your kids. Maybe you have a Galentine’s party, or maybe you are sitting at home alone. Regardless of your relationship status or how you’re feeling during this day of love, this episode is for you. For this brief episode, walk with me through what love actually is, and how we can choose love in each of our relationships.

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What’s lust got to do with it? with Steven Croshaw

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:56:16 GMT

Love and lust are two powerful and often intertwined emotions, yet they are vastly different in how they affect our minds, relationships, and ability to connect. This month in Do the Work we are focusing on relationships, and many will be celebrating love on Valentine’s day. Kicking off this theme is our guest Steven Croshaw, a husband, father, grandfather, and co-founder with his wife of S.A. Lifeline, a non-profit providing hope, education, and resources related to pornography and sexual addiction recovery. Tune into this episode to hear his story and take on the difference between love and lust.

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stagnation or transformation?

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:19:25 GMT

This week, Kristi flies solo as we wrap up our month of change. We’ve talked about change in multiple areas of life—physical, emotional, relational. Have you noticed any change in your own life this month? The truth is, even though we’ll move on to other topics in this podcast, change will continue to happen around us and through us. Change is a daily choice and a lifelong requirement.

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Stop lying to yourself with Brannon Patrick

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:17:44 GMT

We’re a couple of weeks into New Years Resolutions. How are your resolutions feeling? Are you finding yourself reverting back to old patterns? Change is difficult and uncomfortable, and there are tools to help you get out of your post New Year’s rut.

This episode’s guest is Brannon Patrick, a husband, therapist, co-creator of Therapy Utah, and a fellow podcaster. Although he specializes in treating addiction, Brannon is passionate about change in so many aspects of our lives, and shares some valuable tools in this episode for embracing and accepting change—including honesty, community, hopefulness, and getting educated.

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I want to make changes, but I don’t. Why?

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:00:19 GMT

It’s our month of change, and change isn’t possible without vulnerability. Although often perceived as weakness, vulnerability is crucial for connection and a catalyst for innovation and creativity. Change cannot happen without vulnerability. So why do we avoid it? What is so scary about being vulnerable?

In this episode with Mary Scoresby, dive into the answers to these questions and more. Mary is passionate about community, family, and tennis and pickleball. Her happy place is having conversations that really matter with people she loves, which is evident in the thoughts and insights she shares in this conversation with Kristi.

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Mindfulness Magic with Joe Morton

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 07:00:50 GMT

In a world filled with constant distraction, we’ve learned to avoid feeling pain and discomfort by leaving the present. In this episode, Joe Morton—father, husband, athlete, author, and host of “A Cup of Joe Podcast”—shares his passion for using mindfulness to find peace, awareness, and clarity. Whether through meditation, mindful breathing, or simply paying attention to the present moment, mindfulness can empower you to better navigate emotions, forgiveness, healing, decision-making, connecting, and your overall experience of humanity.

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New Year. Same Me. Bold Choice. With Sarah Clark

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 07:00:45 GMT

New Year’s resolutions. Were you filled with a sense of dread from those three words? Well, guess what? You don’t HAVE to set New Year’s resolutions. Did you know that? Do you feel like a weight has been lifted? With a new year, so many of us feel the need or desire to set lofty goals—lose 30 lbs, eat healthier, fall in love, get a raise at work. But really, change happens little by little, and these big goals can often do more harm than good. This month on the podcast we’re talking all about change—in many areas of our lives.

The most common resolutions you’ll hear about relate to physical appearance or health. Today, we’re joined by Sarah Clark, a wife, expecting mom, and nutrition and fitness coach. Sarah works with clients to find balance in nutrition and fitness in healthier ways—mentally and physically.

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Do you know Jesus? Reviewing “Beautiful Outlaw”

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 07:00:42 GMT

What do you think about Jesus? What words come up when you think of his personality? Would you say he’s playful? Fierce? Disruptive? Cunning? John Eldredge would—and did—describe Jesus using these traits and so many more. Join us as we explore his book, “Beautiful Outlaw,” with guests Nancy Haight and Sarah Abbott. This book brings up lots of opinions, beliefs, and feelings. Many feel inspired, others don’t agree with many of Eldredge’s thoughts. In this book review, we’ll cover the things that we and these guests found interesting, inspiring, and thought provoking, as well as some more uncomfortable feelings while reading this book.

Whether you have read Beautiful Outlaw, you plan to, or even if you’re religious or not, this episode is a good one.

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Making Christmas Merry

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:00:06 GMT

Only a few days left until Christmas! This might feel exciting, overwhelming, and maybe even painful. In a short and sweet episode, walk through some holiday thought re-frames and listen to a beautiful poem reminding us what the giving season is really about.

As we near the end of 2023, we approach 9 months of podcasting. Thank you for listening, contributing, and supporting throughout this journey. We could not be “doing the work” without you, and are excited to continue learning and growing together. Have a very merry Christmas!

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Generosity: A Pathway to Healing and Connection with Skip Brooks

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 06:40:43 GMT

This episode features Skip Brooks, whose life was forever altered by a tragic accident that claimed his wife Charmaine and daughter Lizzie.

Skip, is a man of empathy and kindness, and shares his journey of loss, love, and the power of giving. Hours after Skip and Kristi discuss his experiences, Kristi has an unexpected experience with loss. Discover how their experiences illuminate the intricate relationship between generosity , grief and emotional healing. Through Skip’s and Kristi’s experiences, we learn that giving — be it time, talent, or resources — is not just an act of kindness but a source of deep personal strength and renewal.

With insights drawn from real-life struggles and triumphs, this episode is a testament to the human spirit's resilience. It offers listeners a unique perspective on coping with grief, finding inner peace, and the transformative impact of living generously.

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Can one person really make a difference? With Nancy Cadjan

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 07:00:40 GMT

There are about 8.1 million people on earth right now. Most of us want to leave our mark on the world and really make a difference, but it’s easy to feel small and insignificant with that staggering amount of people. Can one person really make a difference?

Nancy Cadjan’s emphatic answer to that question is YES! Are you wondering how? Sounds like you’d better listen to this episode!

Nancy is an advocate, writer, artist, and entrepreneur. She has experience working with Global Fortune 500 C-Suite companies to facilitate conversation and knowledge sharing. She’s been connected to Eastern Europe for the last 30 years, and is passionate about helping those affected by the recent Ukrainian conflict. She works as an advisor for To Ukraine with Love, an organization connecting those who want to serve with the needs of Ukraine.

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Jesus is the reason for this season with Kenneth Cope

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:00:04 GMT

Christmas is all about Christ, and this week’s guest is here to share how he finds and shares Christ through any way he can, especially in music. Kenneth Cope is a musician and composer. He has composed over 25 songs for the EFY program, has 12 of his own albums, and is the creator of Son of Man, a stage production celebrating Jesus Christ. Throughout his career, he’s been honored with many awards, but he finds the most fulfillment from pointing others to God and Jesus through song, words, and love. In this episode, learn about how he’s discovered Jesus Christ and himself through this process.

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Uncovering holiday expectations with Liz, Michelle, and Becky.

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 07:00:56 GMT

Happy holidays! And also—uncomfortable holidays, disappointing holidays, sad holidays, lonely holidays, exhausting holidays. Does this ring true for you too? In this episode, Kristi is joined by some close friends (all some familiar faces) to talk about the expectations and realities of the holiday season. Liz, Becky, and Michelle are all wise, fun, and empathetic women, who have plenty of experience with the wide range of emotion that traditions and holidays bring.

As we enter into the holidays, we invite you to take a look at the expectations you’ve had around the holidays. Where do they come from? What important principles and emotions are you trying to create through your traditions? How can you better focus on those things—joy, peace, connection, service, gratitude—rather than the traditions themselves?

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Being a friend and connecting with people

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 07:00:37 GMT

In a public speaking course, Kristi read a very popular self-help book, How to Win Friends and Influence People. While this book has helped some people and the author does address some important things, this idea of winning people over and persuading them to agree or like you is actually very harmful.

We’d like to suggest an alternative: Be a friend and connect with people. When we measure our worth by what others think of us, we become codependent people-pleasers, an exhausting and inauthentic way to live. To have relationships are are truly connecting, we must be honest, authentic, and open to conflict and disagreement.

People-pleasing and codependency are human experiences. We will all feel the need to prove our worth or try to control what others think of us. In this episode, listen for some helpful questions to get yourself back on track to connect with others and yourself.

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Reviewing how the body keeps the score with Dr. Steve Berry

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 07:00:42 GMT

How does emotional health affect physical health? And vice versa? Answers to this and many more questions can be found in “The Body Keeps the Score,” a book that has spent over 141 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list, including over 6 months in the #1 spot.

Steve Berry, a family physician in Orem, UT, joins Kristi to talk about the truths they have both found in this book. As a medical professional, Steve has seen his fair share of traumas, both emotional and physical. In this episode, we can learn from him the importance of emotional safety, how our bodies are in direct communication with our brain (including emotions, experiences, and perceptions), and that ultimately you have power over your well-being.

Steve has been a Board Certified Family Physician for 24 years. He is married to Becky Berry (who was on the podcast recently, link below!), and they have four boys. He enjoys the outdoors, speaking Portuguese with some of his patients, and being involved in church activities.

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"Pain is inevitable, misery is optional”—with Sandy

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 06:00:15 GMT

With the holidays right around the corner, we start to hear lots of things about happiness and joy. And those things do happen with the holidays, but often so does pain and hurt. This week, Kristi is joined by a long-time friend. As you’ll hear, Sandy’s journey hasn’t been easy, but is such an amazing example of how our stories don’t define who we are or even the reality we live in. Sandy has continuously made the choice to focus on gratitude and faith instead of loss and anger. She shows all of us the truth in this phrase—that “pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional."

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I’m listening. The power of validation and gratitude

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:06:09 GMT

Do you want to know the magic sauce to strengthen any relationship? You’re in luck—this episode is just for you. Kristi is joined by the boys of Ninety Eight Studios, the studio that makes this podcast possible. Jack, Tanner, Zach, and Kristi talk about validation and gratitude, the tools that will change every relationship you have.

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What is betrayal trauma? With Geoff Steurer

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 06:00:51 GMT

Geoff Steurer is back! Geoff is a LMFT at a private practice in St. George, UT, specializing in betrayal trauma within couple relationships. As a recap, Geoff was on the podcast before, and shared with us his passion to help others connect with each other and with themselves.

In this episode, we tackle a difficult and painful topic: betrayal trauma. Every relationship and marriage has breaches in trust, which are painful no matter the scale. Learn why these betrayals can be so difficult and how we can heal and learn from them.

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A conversation with Kristi

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:00:57 GMT

In a turn of events, today’s guest on the podcast is. . . Kristi! Yep, that’s right. In her place, the host today is Vicki Winterton, Kristi’s sister, who suggested an episode for the listeners of this podcast to get to know Kristi a little bit more. Kristi was only 4 years old when Vicki, the oldest in the family, went off to college. But that didn’t stop them from developing a close relationship, and Vicki wants you to know and love Kristi too.

We challenge you this week to get to know someone on a deeper level. Ask questions, get curious.

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The D Words: divorce, destructive behaviors, and dating with Amy Frandsen and Bryce Vellinga

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 06:00:55 GMT

Besides the obvious, there’s another “D word” that feels like a bad word: divorce. Every single person has been touched by divorce in some way, and yet it is so difficult to talk about. Kristi, Amy Frandsen, and Bryce Vellinga dive into each of their experiences with divorce. The goal for this episode is for every listener to learn some tools for moving through divorce or helping others to move through divorce.

Bryce Vellinga grew up in Utah county. He was married for 11 years, then divorced for 7 years before meeting current wife. Together they have six kids.

Amy is a mom of four teenagers and a therapist. She has been divorced for 7.5 years and got remarried just this past month.

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Book Review of “The Choice” with Eden Rasmussen and Kenzie Evans

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:00:04 GMT

Join Kristi, Eden Rasmussen, and Kenzie Evans in a discussion about one of our favorite books. “The Choice” is by Edith Eger, a holocaust and Auschwitz survivor, psychologist, and master of the “healing arts.” This book is an authentic and inspiring account of what it takes to heal and escape the prisons of our own minds.

Kenzie is a mom of three kids under two. She is a soccer coach and trainer, and is passionate about women's health within soccer and other sports.

Eden is a graduate from BYU, has been a web editor at an academic journal, an online teacher, and a social worker for those with disabilities. Eden is interested in art, literature, psychology, and nutrition, as well as the intersection between these topics. She loves living close to so much of her family, and finds joy in being an aunt to lots of nieces and nephews.

We have loved reading and learning from Dr. Eger through this book. Follow along on our social media throughout the next week as we highlight some of the gems we have found, and feel free to share your own!

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Building bridges, not walls

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:00:45 GMT

A theme in this podcast that you have and will hear over and over again is that relationships are what matter most. For relationships to feel fulfilling and connecting, we have to build bridges instead of walls. In this episode, learn what building walls looks like, why we build walls, and how to instead build bridges.

We challenge you to look at your own relationships and see where you could benefit from starting to build a bridge. Have the courage to ask those around you where they see you building walls, and identify areas where you can be more honest, empathetic, intentional, and brave in your relationships.

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Body image—are you critical or compassionate? With Becky Berry

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:00:33 GMT

Do you regularly compare yourself to other people—their bodies, jobs, families, or relationships? We do too! Comparison is a human experience, but also a painful one. In this episode, Becky Berry and Kristi discuss the dangers of comparing, especially when it comes to physical appearance and health. Becky shares her expertise on eating disorders, and truths behind comparison and being critical about ourselves.

Becky Berry is a friend of Kristi’s, as well as a fellow life coach, a nurse, wife, and mom. As a life coach and a registered nurse, Becky’s speciality is working with those who have eating disorders. She works at Center for Change, an eating disorder treatment center, and HumanitarianXP, an organization that involves youth in humanitarian trips around the world. Becky loves to travel, and has participated in HXP trips to Ghana and India. Kristi joined Becky on one of these trips to Ghana!

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Remembering 9/11 and other devastating experiences with Dr. Richard Heaps

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 06:00:18 GMT

Where were you on September 11, 2001? Although many of us weren’t physically present for the tragedies that happened on this infamous day, we can all relate to the devastation and pain associated with this day and so many other tragedies. Dr. Richard Heaps joins Kristi this week to talk about trauma—both big traumas and “little-T” traumas that we all experience. As we work through our own experiences and help others through theirs, Dr. Heaps shows us how to change our mindsets, ask the right questions, and be a hero for others AND ourselves.

Dr. Richard Heaps has been married for 59 years, is a father of 4, a grandfather of 16, and a great-grandfather of 9. He also has extensive work experience with those affected by trauma. He has been a clinical psychologist, emeritus professor at BYU counseling, and President of the Utah Psychological Association. He currently serves on a disaster response committee, and has been a Red Cross instructor and mental health volunteer for an incident stress management team.

Dr. Heaps has traveled all over the country offering aid for emergency responders and individuals involved in natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and other kinds of emergency and traumatic situations. He was in Manhattan directly after the tragedies of September 11th to provide aid for those at Ground Zero.

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Dr. Heaps interviewed in a CNN article for managing stress during a disaster:

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Utah Valley 360 article on Dr. Heaps and volunteering

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A message on the mountain with Matt Galland

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:50:52 GMT

Last year, Kristi took a hike to help her heal from a painful and crushing day. On this hike, she bumped into Matt Galland, who she hadn’t seen or interacted with in years. He quickly proved to be exactly what she needed on that hard day—a messenger for God’s love and awareness of Kristi. Now, over a year later, both Matt and Kristi chat about this experience, as well as the importance of nature for connection, healing, and coming to know divinity.

Matt Galland is first and foremost a husband and dad, but is also an avid outdoorsman. He is a pilot, runner, skier, photographer, and cross-country cyclist. Matt is passionate about nature, God, and family and friend relationships.

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Relationships really are what matter most with Geoff Steurer

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 06:00:07 GMT

If you’ve tuned in to the podcast before, you’ve probably heard this phrase: “Relationships are what matter most.” Today, we are joined by Geoff Steurer–a husband, father, and Marriage and Family Therapist. Geoff has been fascinated by relationships since he was a kid, and has 25 years of experience working with those affected by addiction, abuse, and other destructive behaviors. He and his wife have a podcast, “From Crisis to Connection,” and Geoff runs a trust-building boot camp for those affected by betrayal trauma. He lives in St. George, UT with his wife and four kids.

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Feeling stuck? You might be on a false summit.

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 06:00:18 GMT

This week, Kristi goes solo and shares her experience as she trains for the “Triple Bypass” bicycle ride. This ride involves biking over multiple mountain passes—a hard, long, and seemingly never ending climb. But then, the peak comes and the ride back down is purely joyful.

From the time we were born, we too have climbed and will climb many summits. Learning to walk, graduating college, having children. However, we also create (often subconsciously) many false summits that tell us as soon as we reach a specific goal, the climb will be over.

In this episode, learn tools to better enjoy not just the peaks of all the summits we face, but also the climb itself.

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Byron Katie’s book: “Loving What Is”

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Tired of feeling fear about what others think about you and if you’re “doing it right?” A conversation with Gracy Christensen

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 06:00:04 GMT

Our guest this week is Gracy Christensen. Gracy is from Gunnison, UT, she is formerly Miss Sanpete County, and is a junior at Utah State University. In this episode Gracy shares with Kristi the pain she feels when she compares herself to others. Her fear of losing important relationships, and the temptation to believe she has to do life “perfectly”.

It’s a human experience to feel like we’re not enough. We can do the work to remember the truth: that we are enough, that we’re worthy of love, and that we matter.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracyy9/

Miss Sanpete Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misssanpetecountyut/

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Drop into your child’s world with Mandi Biesinger

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 06:00:09 GMT

Today I am interviewing Mandi Biesinger. Mandi is a wife, mom to 3, and adolescent therapist at Families First Pediatrics. She has a Masters degree in Social Work and has been working as a therapist for 12 years, helping kids and families.

In this episode, Mandi and Kristi chat about how children can benefit from therapy, how parents can better connect with their children, and better ways to support our kids and others that we love.

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandi-winterton-biesinger-27a32a99/

Therapy website - https://ffpeds.com/provider/mandi-biesinger-lcsw/

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Failing faster and other invitations with Craig Christensen

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 06:00:13 GMT

Craig is a father, husband, entrepreneur, friend of Kristi, and owner of a Leadership Coaching Practice. He is also running for a Provo City Council position.

In this episode, he discusses with Kristi some of the things they both teach and learn through their coaching businesses. Kristi shares some of the one-liners Craig has said throughout their years that have impacted her, including how important failure is within doing the work. Coaches need coaching too!

You will make many choices in your day and week, I hope you’ll choose to do the work.

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Book recommendations from this episode:

"Deep Work" by Cal Newport

"Psychology of Money" by Morgan Housel

Learn more about Craig's campaign here.

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