Today's conversation is so rich with goodness it is hard to summarize. Satya Debenham shares her own journey from social work to intuitive coaching. She gives us tangible examples of how she learned to tune into that powerful inner voice that we often ignore or can't hear over all the outside noise. Most importantly, she has a beautifully realistic view of how to balance tuning in with being an active participant in the outside world. 

Y'all asked so Cristie is answering. Todays' conversation will help answer the questions you all keep asking: What exactly is therapy?What can I expect when I find a counselor or social worker or psychologist to work with?

Episode 52 is for all the humans who love some makeup AND all the humans who might be intimidated by makeup and everyone in between. Keela Fowler is a makeup educator. That's her term. She is definitely an artist as well, but her passion is helping women feel good in their skin and she loves teaching how to do that. Join us as we talk about everything from how to rock a red lip, the intersection of feminism and beauty and the state of the beauty industry around race. It's a fun & compelling conversation that we could have had for hours. Come listen in. 

Episode 51 is for the parents of kids who've grown up before their very eyes. This one is a bit self-indulgent and Cristie meanders through what it feels like to prepare for her first baby to fly away. What does it feel like to give them roots and wings? How do you survive it?

Seasonal Affective Disorder gets to many of us at this time of year, but throw in a global pandemic and this season has been even harder for many. Cristie is here to talk about what it is and what you can still do to help yourself even in the chaos of this year. 

Episode 49 has us talking about a whole bunch of stuff that's been in the news (and on TikTok) lately. What do you do when you don't have the answers? Are practicing gratitude and shifting your gaze good coping skills or toxic ways of avoiding real emotion? Listen in to get Cristie's two cents. 

Episode 48 brings Dr. Wendy Bruton of the podcast I Used to Be a Therapist, here to address a whole bunch of taboo topics! We chat about what happens when your career and identity are linked and your career changes drastically. We talk about being middle people and how it's hard to find each other among the noise of the extremes. Finally, we talk about how essential oils can work as a piece of our mental wellness puzzle. You may be surprised at what Wendy has to say. Listen in to hear why this is among The Difficult Conversations. 

Mom influencers have been in the media and on our minds a lot lately. On this episode, Cristie addresses the line between influencer and reality and how the comparison game is one that everyone loses. 

On this episode, Becky Morrison is back to talk about how we can choose happiness and joy even when times are most difficult. This conversation is both timely and timeless in that if offers concrete ways to bring more joy into our lives, no matter what's going on outside. 

On this episode, Cristie shares how she fell into mindfulness as someone you'd least expect to have anything to do with something so "woo woo".  Now, no matter how accidental the start, it has become an integral part of her life. She also shares some tips for integrating mindful awareness into your every day.