Listen in this week as Jesse and I share five exciting updates from the Paine house as of late! Some of our updates are more practical, some are deeply personal, and a few honestly caught me completely off guard, and Jesse comes into the conversation without knowing what I am going to share, which makes it even more fun as we walk through what’s been happening behind the scenes in our world!

I start off with something that might sound minor but honestly felt pretty significant to me - a recent dentist visit that went surprisingly well after years of being told something was wrong with my teeth. After working with a functional medicine doctor and trying oil pulling (something that I was very skeptical about), I had a completely different experience at my last appointment. It made me think more about the connection between oral health and overall health and whether some of the small habits that I have added might actually be making a difference.

From there, we share an update about our son David as he prepares to start kindergarten this fall. If you have been following our story, then you know how remarkable that moment feels for our family. David's team has been working closely with us to create a plan that supports his unique needs, and hearing the goals that they have set for him is both exciting and emotional. David continues to surprise everyone with his determination and personality, and we talk about some of the ways that he’s already showing just how capable that he is!

Another unexpected development is that I agreed to run a 10K with our daughter. That decision has launched me into a whole new world of running, training, and learning far more about shoes and socks than I ever expected. I also share how an unexpected invitation is taking me to Guatemala this summer, something that’s been on my heart since we adopted David, and finally, the biggest update of all: I finished writing my next book! I reveal the title, share the story behind how it came together, and explain why this project feels especially meaningful to me. I hope that you enjoy this episode, and please feel free to reach out with your thoughts!

In This Episode

[0:35] - Jesse and I are sharing five recent updates from our home!

[2:30] - Hear how, despite brushing obsessively, discussing my dental history revealed more serious oral health concerns.

[3:52] - I share how, after months of oil pulling, my dentist visit finally showed unexpectedly healthy teeth.

[7:26] - Realizing oral health affects overall health, I have begun flossing far more often.

[8:28] - David will start kindergarten with extensive support, continually surprising everyone with his determination!

[11:57] - Although full days can be tiring, we are so excited for David’s growth and the support surrounding him!

[13:58] - Hear how I impulsively agreed to run a 10K and am now learning how to train.

[16:37] - I discuss how a salesperson encouraged me to try specialty socks, and I loved them so much that I bought two pairs!

[18:14] - Hear how new running shoes improved my comfort and endurance, helping me run three miles without stopping.

[20:59] - Unexpectedly invited on a church trip, I’m finally visiting Guatemala, a longtime personal dream!

[23:46] - I reveal that, after nearly two years of work, I finally completed the manuscript for my upcoming book.

[26:43] - I also reveal the title of my new book – The 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women.

[29:22] - Early preorders of the upcoming book include access to a live Q&A call with me!

Links & Resources

Crystal Paine

Books

The 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women: How to Stop Stressing, Begin Where You Are, and Build the Future You Want by Crystal Paine

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