Becoming Sound

In this deeply personal and laugh-out-loud episode of Oversharing With Shannon on Becoming Sound, Krista and Shannon let down the walls and go full tilt into oversharing. From forgiveness to guilty pleasures, surprising hobbies (spoiler: birds are involved), childhood memories, and raw moments of heartbreak and healing—nothing is off limits.

Together, they reflect on what it means to be truly seen by someone, why friendship can be one of the most healing forces in our lives, and how even life’s hardest moments—like divorce or regrets—can lead to deeper growth and self-acceptance when we’re brave enough to talk about them.

Whether you’re navigating tough stuff or just want to feel a little less alone, this episode is a warm hug, a deep exhale, and a reminder that healing doesn’t have to happen in silence. Sometimes, it sounds like two friends laughing through the mess and talking about their moms.

✨ What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

• Why having a “person” in your life changes everything
• How fear shows up—and why naming it helps
• The emotional impact of divorce and relationship transitions
• Favorite things, surprising joys, and... birding? Yep.
• Childhood memories, bittersweet regrets, and the lessons they leave behind
• The sneaky power of guilty pleasures
• How forgiveness frees you—especially when it starts with yourself
• Why emotional safety in friendship is essential to healing

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If this episode made you laugh, cry, or pause to reflect—share it with your person. The one who’s seen you through it all. And don’t forget to hit follow on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss these raw, real convos that remind you—you’re not alone.

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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 deeply human episode of Becoming Sound, host Krista sits down with Cherie Sawaryn, founder of BeeKind Hive and Cup of Tea Leadership, to explore the messy, meaningful intersections of grief, loss, and leading with vulnerability.

Cherie shares her personal experiences with family addiction, loss, and the journey of holding space for grief without needing to fix it. The conversation dives into how humor becomes a lifeline, how community care trumps rugged independence, and why authentic leadership requires a strong dose of self-compassion.

From cracking open in heartbreak to creating ripples of kindness, this episode is about finding resilience in the realest parts of life, laughing and creating community.

💡 Key Takeaways

• Grief is not just pain—it’s a portal to growth and self-awareness.
• Safe spaces allow us to process and honor our big feelings.
• Burnout recovery requires active replenishment, not just rest.
• Vulnerability isn't weakness—it's the foundation of authentic leadership.
• Collective care > hyper-independence. Let others in.
• Leadership rooted in lived experience builds deeper trust.
• It's okay to be a work in progress and still make an impact.

Connect with Cherie:

🔗 website: https://beekindhive.ca/

🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beekind.hive/

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beekind-hive/

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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 episode of Becoming Sound, Krista pulls back the curtain on what healing really looks like when the awareness hits—but the action feels heavy. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in the sh*t - self-sabotage, swimming in emotions with no clear path forward, this conversation is for you.

Krista explores the often-overlooked phase of emotional processing—the “messy middle” of healing—and why just knowing your patterns isn’t enough. She breaks down what it means to create emotional safety, how to reconnect with your inner child, and what small, soul-aligned steps can help you move through discomfort without bypassing it.

With raw honesty and compassionate guidance, Krista offers practical self-care strategies, coping tools, and mindset shifts to help you keep going—especially when the healing feels endless.

Whether you're knee-deep in therapy, on a personal growth journey, or just trying to feel more at peace, this episode will meet you where you are.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Healing isn’t a straight line—it’s a loop, a spiral, and sometimes a full-on emotional maze.
• Self-awareness is a powerful first step, but it won’t carry you without aligned action.
• Emotional discomfort is a signal, not a failure—let it guide you deeper into your truth.
• Creating safe internal spaces is essential for growth, especially when revisiting old wounds.
• Inner child work can bring clarity, compassion, and surprising strength.
• Small steps are still steps—start where you are.
• The real goal? More joy. More truth. More you.

If this episode resonates with you and you're ready to move from surviving to thriving, I’ve got something for you. Visit kristazaft.com to download your free healing guide, packed with simple tools to support your emotional wellness, self-care, and personal growth journey.

And don’t forget to follow the podcast for more conversations about healing from dysfunction, reconnecting with your true self, and creating a life you love.

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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 episode of Becoming Sound, host Krista Zaft sits down with therapist and mental health advocate Desiree Argentina to talk all things teen mental health—from emotional regulation and family tension to the coping strategies teens are actually using (hint: it’s not always what parents expect).

We explore how family dynamics, high expectations, and social media pressure impact young minds, and why more teens today are asking for therapy—not resisting it. Desiree offers grounded insights from her clinical experience, highlighting the need for compassion, communication, and community support—not just for kids, but for the adults raising them too.

Whether you're a parent, coach, teacher, or someone who grew up without the language for your feelings, this conversation will hit home.

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Teens are talking—they’re more open than ever about their mental health.
• Family dynamics and unrealistic expectations are a major source of emotional strain.
• Social media can be both a lifeline and a landmine.
• Coping tools like music, movement, and art can help teens express what they can’t always say.
• Sitting with discomfort builds emotional strength—it’s a skill, not a sentence.
• Triggers are teachers—and identifying them is key to healing.
• Parents and caregivers need support too—especially in understanding therapy’s value.
• We heal in community—not in silence or isolation.

If this conversation stirred something in you—or made you think of someone you love—don’t stop here.
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And hey—don’t forget to follow the podcast, leave a review if this resonated, and share with someone who needs to hear they’re not alone.

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🔗  Website: https://accordingtodes.com/  

 🔗 Instagram: instagram.com/thewellnessprojectwithdes

🔗 Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/accordingtodes

🔗 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therapywithdes.lcsw

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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 insightful episode of the Becoming Sound podcast, Krista Zaft sits down with Chris Wasko, a spiritual counselor, psychic medium and trauma recovery expert, to explore the deep and often invisible wounds caused by childhood trauma and narcissistic abuse.

Chris shares her personal story of navigating a painful past and how it led her to discover alternative healing paths—including theta healing, color coaching, and nervous system regulation. Together, Krista and Chris unpack the complex ways our upbringing shapes our sense of identity, emotional patterns, and even our physical health.

They dive into the subtle signs of narcissistic abuse, how to begin reconnecting with your intuition, and why detoxing both the mind and body is critical for emotional and spiritual freedom. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to break toxic cycles, deepen their self-awareness, and reclaim their personal power.

🌀 Whether you’re new to the healing journey or knee-deep in shadow work, this conversation offers raw wisdom, tangible tools, and spiritual insight for transformation.

🔑 Top Takeaways:

• Chris Wasko helps people heal trauma through spiritual modalities like theta healing and intuitive counseling.
• Early childhood experiences profoundly shape adult behaviors and emotional survival patterns.
• True healing begins with radical self-reflection and nervous system regulation.
• Narcissistic abuse is often covert—understanding the signs is key to breaking free.
• Our intuition strengthens when we begin to shed old programming and tune inward.
• The mind-body connection is essential for healing chronic emotional pain.
• Theta healing can access and clear deep subconscious blocks and limiting beliefs.
• Color and energy work can support chakra alignment and emotional balance.
• Healing is not just emotional—it’s physical, spiritual, and energetic.
• Detoxing your thought patterns is just as important as detoxing your diet.

👉 Grab the free Self Love guide at kristazaft.com to start unlearning the patterns of over-functioning and begin building a life where you're supported, seen, and thriving.

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Find Chris here:

🔗 FB: https://www.facebook.com/chriswaskomedium/

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

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wasko-31095a290

🔗 Website: www.chriswasko.com 

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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 oh so relatable episode on the Becoming Sound series Oversharing with Shannon, hosts Krista and Shannon take a no-holds-barred look at the tangled web of body image, dieting culture, and self-worth. From childhood messages about food and weight to the societal obsession with thinness, we’re unpacking the deep conditioning that fuels emotional eating, perfectionism, and self-criticism.

We go beyond the scale to explore what it really means to develop a healthy relationship with your body, challenge toxic beauty standards, and build a foundation of self-love and body acceptance—one brave conversation at a time.

If you've ever felt trapped in a loop of shame, restriction, or not-enoughness when it comes to your body, this one’s for you. Because healing starts when we start telling the truth and learn to love the skin we're in.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The profound link between body image and self-perception
• How cultural and family beliefs shape our views on food, weight, and worth
• The damaging cycle of yo-yo dieting and negative self-talk
• Why throwing out the scale can be an act of radical self-respect
• How emotional eating connects to unprocessed emotions and unmet needs
• Practical steps toward body neutrality and self-acceptance
• The power of open, shame-free conversations to break the silence around body image struggles

🔥 Perfect For You If You’re:

• Tired of battling your body and ready to make peace
• A recovering perfectionist or people-pleaser
• Curious about how to raise body-aware, self-compassionate kids
• Seeking a compassionate, empowering take on healing body shame

👉 Grab the free Self Love guide at kristazaft.com to start unlearning the patterns of self criticism and begin building a life where you're supported, seen, and thriving.

💬 Want personalized support? Book a free strategy call to explore how coaching can help you reclaim your energy, self-trust, and vision for a life that actually feels good.

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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.

If the words “I need help” make your skin crawl a little, this episode is for you.

In today’s solo episode, Krista Zaft calls out the myths that keep so many of us stuck in the exhausting cycle of over-functioning, hyper-independence, and quiet suffering. If you’ve been the “strong one,” the “fixer,” or the “I’ll just figure it out myself” person—buckle up. It’s time to unlearn the lie that asking for help makes you weak.

We unpack:

• The top 3 myths keeping adult children of dysfunction (and recovering perfectionists everywhere) from asking for support
• Why hyper-independence is not a flex—it’s a trauma response
• The hidden costs of over-functioning on your relationships, health, and joy
• How to start letting people in, even when your nervous system screams “Nope!”

This episode is real, raw, and full of the kind of truth that hits deep—but in the way that makes you finally exhale.

You are not too much. Your needs are not a burden. Asking for help is not weakness—it’s how we heal, grow, and reconnect with our full humanity.

Feeling called out in the best way? Good. Now let’s do something about it.

👉 Grab the free guide at kristazaft.com to start unlearning the patterns of over-functioning and begin building a life where you're supported, seen, and thriving.

💬 Want personalized support? Book a free strategy call to explore how coaching can help you reclaim your energy, self-trust, and vision for a life that actually feels good.

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➡️ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NbKsZSuw344

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 raw and soul-stirring conversation, Krista Zaft sits down with Jen Haddix—a certified master sound healer, yoga instructor, spiritual business coach, and mentor—to explore the deep, layered work of healing childhood trauma. Together, they unpack the journey of self-discovery, the struggle (and necessity) of self-love, and the power of awareness as the foundation for growth.

Jen shares how sound healing has helped countless people release stored emotional pain, find clarity, and reconnect with their inner truth. With over 130 sound baths under her belt, she brings insight, compassion, and vibrant energy to everything she touches—including this episode. From mother wounds to plant medicine and spiritual zoom-outs, this conversation dives into what it really takes to heal and transform.

If you’ve ever felt like your healing journey was too messy, too weird, or too much—this one's for you. Tune in for a dose of honesty, hope, and some seriously good vibes.

Find Jen Here:

🔗 https://www.intuitivejen.com

🔗 https://www.instagram.com/intuitive.jen

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/intuitivejen1111

🔗 https://www.facebook.com/intuitivejenpage 

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Let’s make it happen.

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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 episode, Krista Zaft explores the often difficult ability to dream as adult children. As a result of growing up in dysfunction, substance abuse, and mental health challenges, we often don’t know how to dream or don’t believe having a vision for the future is possible. How do we get back to a state of mind that allows us to dream and build a vision for the future? Through personal anecdotes and insights, Krista encourages listeners to embrace their potential, find resources for support and to pursue their dreams, regardless of their past circumstances.

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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 episode of the Becoming Sound Podcast, hosts Krista and Shannon delve into the concept of attachment styles, exploring their personal experiences and insights with a hint of humour and vulnerability. They take a quiz to determine their own attachment styles, discussing the implications of their results and how these styles affect their relationships. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding attachment styles for personal growth and emotional health, emphasizing that these styles can fluctuate over time and are not fixed. The hosts encourage listeners to reflect on their own attachment styles and the impact on their relationships.

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🔗 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/krista.zaft/

🔗 TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@kristazaft?lang=en

• ➡️ Hurry, get your cute little fingers in gear and click here! Get on the email list to get all the info to empower your self-discovery!

• ➡️  Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious 🛑STOP🛑                                               Click HERE to find your biggest cheerleader, your support system and a connection to growth, calm, and a life you love! (Hint - It’s me 👉🏻 🙋🏻‍♀️)

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.