Becoming Sound

In this episode of Becoming Sound, Krista sits down with Angie Hawkins, an Inner Glow coach and author, for a deeply honest conversation about emotional unavailability, perfectionism, and the quiet exhaustion that comes from trying to hold it all together.

Angie shares her deeply honest journey from growing up with emotional unavailability, to chasing happiness through achievement, perfectionism, and even a bold solo move from Chicago to Hawaii. Despite outward success and adventure doing marathons, skydiving, and radical life changes, Angie found herself anxious, exhausted, and disconnected from her true self.

Angie shares why vulnerability isn’t weakness, how perfectionism disguises itself as “having it together,” and why joy is often found in the smallest, most ordinary moments. Angie also shares the story behind her book Running in Slippers, a metaphor for learning to move through life imperfectly, honestly, and with compassion.

This episode is for anyone who looks successful on the outside but feels disconnected on the inside—and is ready to stop running and start listening.

✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• How emotional unavailability in childhood shapes adult coping patterns
• Why changing your environment doesn’t automatically create happiness
• The cost of perfectionism on mental health and nervous system safety
• How grief and loss can become turning points instead of breaking points
• Why vulnerability is essential for authenticity and self-discovery
• What self-love actually looks like beyond quotes and surface-level fixes
• How finding joy in everyday moments supports healing and wholeness
• The role coaching can play in deep, sustainable personal growth

Connect with Angie:

🔗 website: https://www.runninginslippers.com/

 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angiehawkins808/

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In this candid and refreshingly honest episode of Becoming Sound, Krista and Shannon unpack the truth about goal setting, especially the kind that tends to blow up by mid-January. Together, they explore why traditional New Year’s resolutions often fail and how unrealistic expectations, emotional overwhelm, and lack of accountability quietly sabotage even the best intentions.

Krista opens up about her habit of setting overly ambitious goals fuelled by who she thinks she should be, while Shannon shares her more cautious, self-protective approach. Their conversation highlights the importance of understanding your current capacity, nervous system safety, and emotional bandwidth before setting goals that actually stick.

Rather than chasing productivity or perfection, this episode reframes goal setting as an act of self-awareness and self-respect. Krista and Shannon share practical, doable strategies for creating goals that support joy, clarity, and sustainability—including breaking goals into manageable steps, challenging negative self-talk, and building accountability through safe relationships.

If you’ve ever felt behind, unmotivated, or frustrated with yourself for “failing” at goals, this episode offers a grounding, compassionate reset—and permission to do things differently this year.

Who This Episode Is For

• Anyone exhausted by hustle culture and unrealistic expectations
• Listeners who abandon goals and then spiral into self-judgment
• People navigating transition, burnout, or emotional overwhelm
• Anyone craving a softer, more sustainable approach to growth

🎧 Listen now and start setting goals that work with you—not against you.

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In this powerful episode of Becoming Sound, Krista sits down with Bill Hoopes to explore how early life experiences shape our decisions, leadership style, and parenting approach. Bill shares his journey through a challenging childhood, the pivotal choices that altered his life’s trajectory, and how mentorship—both given and received—can become a lifeline.

As a coach and mentor for young women in sports, Bill speaks candidly about family dynamics, emotional responsibility, and the often-overlooked influence parents have on their children’s confidence and self-worth. The conversation also introduces his 60 for Me movement—a simple yet powerful daily practice focused on self-care, accountability, and showing up with intention.

This episode is a must-listen for parents, mentors, coaches, and anyone navigating personal growth while trying to lead the next generation with awareness instead of autopilot.

Key Takeaways

• Early childhood experiences can deeply influence life choices and leadership styles
• One intentional decision can completely change the direction of your life
• Mentorship plays a critical role in helping young people build confidence and resilience
• Family dynamics and parental behavior significantly impact a child’s emotional development
• Self-awareness is essential for both personal growth and conscious parenting
• The 60 for Me movement encourages daily accountability and intentional self-care
• Empowerment starts with consistency, not perfection
• Growth happens when responsibility replaces blame

Connect with Bill:

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🎧 Listen now and join the conversation about raising, mentoring, and becoming more intentional humans—one choice at a time.

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In this deeply honest episode of Becoming Sound, Krista sits down with Janelle Martin, author of Losing Her, Finding Us, to explore addiction through a rare and powerful dual perspective — that of a parent and a child in recovery.

Janelle shares her journey as a mother navigating her daughter’s addiction and recovery, opening up about the emotional toll addiction takes on families, the weight of shame and guilt parents often carry, and why denial can keep families stuck longer than necessary.

Together, Krista and Janelle unpack the importance of early intervention, education around addiction and brain health, and the life-changing power of community support. This conversation offers compassion, clarity, and hope for parents who love their children deeply but feel lost, afraid, or unsure how to help.

If you are parenting a child struggling with addiction — or healing from the ripple effects of substance use within your family — this episode is a reminder that you are not alone, and support is not a failure… it’s a lifeline.

 Key Takeaways

• Addiction impacts the entire family, not just the individual
• Shame and guilt often keep parents from asking for help
• A dual parent-child perspective offers deeper understanding and healing
• Early intervention can change the trajectory of substance use
• Brain health practices support recovery and emotional regulation
• Education empowers parents to respond with compassion instead of fear
• Community support is essential — isolation makes everything harder
• Sharing our stories helps break stigma and invites connection

Connect with Janelle

Websites: https://www.ourbeautifulrecovery.com

  https://www.tmcbrainhealthcenter.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourbeautifulrecovery/

https://www.facebook.com/YourBrainCanHeal/

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

https://www.instagram.com/themindconnection/

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BARNES & NOBLE: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/losing-her-finding-us-janelle-martin/1147548204?ean=9798891853072

GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/236165775-losing-her-finding-us?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=2b7asZc3n0&rank=1

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If this conversation resonated, share it with someone who needs to hear it — because silence and shame don’t heal families, connection does.

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As we close the door on 2025 and step into a brand-new year, Krista Zaft invites you into a reflective, honest solo episode of Becoming Sound - one rooted in gratitude, growth, and gentle truth-telling.

In this episode, Krista shares the powerful lessons she learned in 2025 and the things she’s deeply grateful for, offering insight into self-love, fear, manifestation, curiosity, and the importance of slowing down—especially when life forces your hand.

From reprogramming limiting beliefs and reframing fear as excitement, to learning how thoughts shape reality and why curiosity can be healing, this conversation is a reminder that growth doesn’t come from pushing harder—it comes from becoming more aware, more compassionate, and more intentional.

Krista also opens up about a life-altering car accident late in the year that required her to slow down, listen to her body, and release old patterns of over-functioning. Instead of ending the year depleted, she chose to finish it softer, clearer, and grounded—entering 2026 with less pressure and more presence.

This episode is for anyone:

• Reflecting on a challenging or transformative year
• Working on self-love and mindset shifts
• Navigating fear, transitions, or personal growth
• Ready to move into the new year with intention—not burnout

If you’re craving permission to slow down, choose yourself, and move forward with clarity and compassion, this episode is for you.

If this episode resonated with you, I’d love your support.
Please follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who might need it—it truly helps these conversations reach the people they’re meant for.

And if you’re feeling ready to shift old patterns, gain clarity, or move into the next season of your life with intention and support, coaching can be a powerful next step. You’ll find links in the show notes to explore what that could look like.

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Thank you for being here, for listening, and for allowing me to be part of your journey.
Here’s to a new year—gentler, clearer, and more aligned. 💛

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Christmas can be magical… and brutal. In this holiday episode of Becoming Sound, Krista and Shannon celebrate one year of “Oversharing with Shannon” with a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious and honest.

They talk about growing up with dysfunction and hyper-vigilance during the holidays - and how Christmas can carry both joy and emotional landmines. Shannon shares what it was like to stop celebrating Christmas during junior high and high school due to religion, and how that absence shaped her relationship with the season. The conversation also touches on divorce, shared custody, lonely Christmas moments, and the heavy pressure many parents, especially moms, carry to make the holidays “perfect.”

This episode is a permission slip to drop unrealistic expectations and create traditions that actually work for your real life—whether that’s a smaller celebration, cozy connection, or even McDonald’s on fine china.

If the holidays feel complicated for you, you’re not alone. This one is for anyone navigating grief, family stress, old programming, or the quiet work of rewriting the season on your own terms.

Key Takeaways

• Christmas doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s to be meaningful
• Your kids don’t need perfection—they need you
• Traditions can change and still be beautiful
• Presence > presents
• Let go of what you think holidays should be
• Cozy, simple, honest connection is enough                                       Connect with Us: 




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In this episode, Krista sits down with author and mental health advocate Jalene Murphy for a vulnerable, wide-open conversation about courage, self-discovery, and what it really takes to walk away from the life you thought you should live in order to step into the one that’s actually yours.

Jalene shares the heart and grit behind her book Modern Day Courage, diving into the perfectionism she wore like armor, the identity shifts she navigated after leaving a heterosexual marriage, and the emotional weight of bullying that shaped her early years. Together, they explore the role of community, the quiet bravery of baby steps, and the power of choosing authenticity over expectation.

This is an episode for anyone who’s ever felt torn between who they were taught to be and who they’re becoming.

Takeaways

• True courage often looks like tiny steps, taken consistently.
• Perfectionism can keep you from seeing yourself clearly.
• Healing isn’t linear — but self-awareness makes it possible.
• Community is essential; no one grows in isolation.
• Embracing your identity is an act of liberation.
• Sharing your story creates connection, hope, and healing for others.

Connect with Jalene:

🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jalenemurphy/

🔗 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/jalene.smith.7

🔗 LinkedIn: JaleneMurphy

🔗 Website: www.jalenemurphy.com

🔗 Book Modern Day Courage  https://www.amazon.ca/Modern-Day-Courage-Jalene-Murphy-ebook/dp/B0CDC7V5RD

🔗 Artist: Chris Chipak  https://www.inchipakwetrust.ca/

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In this week’s conversation, Krista sits down with young author and mental-health advocate Natasha Soregaroli, whose book Becoming Me Again dives deep into the emotional reality of growing up in a hyper-connected digital world. Together, they unpack the pressures of social media, the weight of comparison, and the loneliness that often hides behind the screen.

Natasha opens up about her journey through self-doubt, journaling her way toward clarity, and finding confidence through action - not perfection. Krista and Natasha explore how parents can shift from controlling to coaching, how vulnerability creates connection, and why young people need safe spaces to question, explore, and simply be.

This empowering episode reminds listeners that self-discovery isn’t a one-time event - it’s a lifelong invitation to know yourself more deeply and grow with intention.

Key Takeaways

• Self-discovery is a lifelong practice, not a finish line.
• Social media can be both supportive and emotionally overwhelming.
• Parenting is most powerful when rooted in guidance, not restriction.
• Confidence grows through small, consistent actions — not waiting to feel ready.
• Journaling helps release emotional clutter and builds inner awareness.
• Vulnerability in writing or sharing creates real connection and healing.
• Community support is essential for young people navigating their identity.
• Curiosity and self-questioning strengthen emotional well-being.
• Celebrating achievements helps integrate growth and build resilience.
• Every person — at any age — faces moments of self-doubt and loneliness.

Connect with Natasha: 

🔗 Email: [email protected]

 🔗 Website: https://www.natashasoregaroli.com

🔗  Insta: @natasha.soregaroli

🔗  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/natashasoregaroli

🔗  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@natashasoregaroli

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Please Note: The views, information and opinions expressed during the Becoming Sound podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. The content of this podcast is to educate, inform and for entertainment purposes only. This podcast series  and the content presented does not constitute for medical or other professional advice or services. If you are in crisis or in need of help, please contact your medical or professional provider.

In this powerful episode of Becoming Sound, Krista sits down with KL Wells for a deeply human, soul-steadying conversation about addiction, recovery, parenting, and what it really means to love someone through their darkest moments. KL shares her raw journey of growing up around addiction, raising a child in crisis, and discovering that resilience isn’t born from perfection - it’s built in the trenches.

Together, they explore the emotional weight families carry, the importance of boundaries, and how self-care becomes a lifeline instead of a luxury. KL reflects on her work in the recovery community, the stories she’s gathered through her own podcast, and how sharing truth dismantles stigma. This episode is an empowering reminder that healing isn’t solitary, it’s communal. And even in chaos, hope, connection, and higher consciousness can rise.

If you’re navigating addiction personally or loving someone who is, this conversation offers compassion, clarity, and real talk about what thriving in the middle of the storm actually looks like.

Key Takeaways

• KL’s story shows how childhood addiction shapes identity—and resilience.
• “Being the love on the sidewalk” is one of the most profound ways to support someone in crisis.
• You can care deeply and hold boundaries—support doesn’t mean self-abandonment.
• Thriving in chaos comes from intention, not perfection.
• Understanding addiction helps us respond with empathy instead of fear.
• Self-care is a form of leadership, not selfishness.
• Even the darkest moments can birth purpose and healing.
• Community and shared stories are essential in recovery.
• Talking openly about addiction breaks shame and stigma.
• Awakening to higher consciousness creates space for collective healing.

Connect with KL Wells:

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klwells1/

🔗 IG:  https://www.instagram.com/voicesincourage/

🔗 FB: https://www.facebook.com/katherine.wells.98

🔗 YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@voicesincourage

🔗 TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/SM4uxpBN-g8

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Please Note: The views, information and opinions expressed during the Becoming Sound podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. The content of this podcast is to educate, inform and for entertainment purposes only. This podcast series  and the content presented does not constitute for medical or other professional advice or services. If you are in crisis or in need of help, please contact your medical or professional provider.

Holiday Hustle? I think not! Listen in as Krista and Shannon dive into the emotional weight women often carry not just during the holiday season, but in regular life - the endless to-do lists, the unspoken expectations, and the perfectionism that leads straight to burnout. Together, they unpack the patterns that keep women stuck, specifically, Krista's recent mini melt down and how Shannon came to the rescue (that's what besties are for) to cycles of overfunctioning and overwhelm, and explore practical ways to reclaim peace, presence, and perspective. It’s easier than you think.

The conversation touches on everything from emotional expression and asking for help, to finding simple and practical steps that actually support you (not add more to your plate). Krista and Shannon share personal stories and hard-won lessons about setting boundaries, simplifying commitments, and recognizing when “coping” has turned into overcompensating.

This episode is a gentle but honest reminder that you don’t have to do it all — and that sometimes the most powerful thing you can do for yourself and your family is to pause, ask for help, and prioritize your own well-being.

Key Takeaways

• Women often internalize the pressure to “do it all,” especially during the holidays.
• Recognizing and interrupting old patterns is key to emotional health.
• Asking for help shows strength, not weakness.
• Emotional expression helps release overwhelm and create clarity.
• Evaluate what truly fills your cup — and let go of what drains it.
• A tidy environment often leads to mental and emotional clarity.
• Mindful coping mechanisms, like small acts of self-care, can help restore balance.
• Shifting direction in life doesn’t mean failure; it means growth.
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