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In this deeply honest episode of Clear & On Purpose, Christina opens up about her current experience with seasonal depression—from the middle of it, not the polished “after” view. As the days get darker and the winter heaviness settles in, she shares what this season feels like, what’s helping her stay grounded, and why she’s choosing compassion over constant “high vibes.”

Instead of pushing herself to stay positive or bypass the harder emotions, Christina talks about allowing space for the slower, quieter energy of this time of year. She walks through the practices that support her (movement, time outside, intentional mornings, cozy creativity, supplements, rest) while also naming the reality: sometimes these tools don’t lift you into joy—they simply help you stay steady. And that’s enough.

If you’ve been feeling low, depleted, or unlike yourself lately, this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and reminded that you are not alone—and that this truly is a season, not a failing.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The honest truth about Christina’s current experience with seasonal depression
• Why winter energy naturally pulls us inward—and why that doesn’t mean something is wrong
• The pressure to be “high vibe” in the wellness world and how it backfires
• What helping herself actually looks like in this season
• Why letting yourself slow down is often the fastest way back to your energy
• Simple practices that make winter feel less heavy (even when motivation is low)
• How to meet yourself with compassion instead of judgment
• The power of romanticizing the small, cozy moments
• How to stay present through a low season without pushing or numbing out

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Perfect For Listeners Who Are:

• Feeling low or fatigued as winter sets in
• Experiencing seasonal depression or seasonal affective symptoms
• Tired of forcing “positivity”
• Wanting a more grounded, compassionate approach to self-care
• Looking for support and real talk instead of pressure
• Ready to honor their internal seasons the way they honor the external on

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In this episode of Clear & On Purpose, Christina gets candid about one of the most common struggles she hears from moms: the guilt of taking time for yourself. Whether you’re craving a night away, a solo workout, or even just 15 minutes of quiet, it’s easy to slip into stories that say you shouldn’t need anything outside of motherhood.

But what if those stories aren’t actually yours?
 And what if honoring your needs is one of the greatest gifts you can give your kids?

Christina pulls back the curtain on the deeper beliefs fueling mom guilt — the pressure to be the “preferred parent,” the idea that you’re the only one who knows what your kids need, and the fear that letting others help will somehow make you less of a mother. She also shares her own experience raising two very attached “Velcro babies” and how expanding her kids’ support system changed everything for her energy, her marriage, and her children’s emotional resilience.

This episode will help you:

• Understand the real reason mom guilt shows up
• Stop gatekeeping your children’s relationships with other trusted adults
• Build confidence in your partner and support system
• Let your kids learn regulation, comfort, and connection from more than one person
• Reclaim your own needs, identity, and time without drowning in guilt
• Model the values you actually want your kids to grow up with — autonomy, self-trust, and emotional flexibility

If you’ve been telling yourself “it’s just easier if I do it,” this conversation is your permission slip to rethink that. You’re not meant to carry it all. And you’re allowed to have a life that nourishes you, too.

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When kids push back, argue, or seem “too much,” it’s easy for parents to slip into power struggles. But what if those challenging moments are actually clues about who your child is meant to be?

In this powerful conversation, Christina welcomes Angie Grant, a Generational Healing Specialist and Human Design coach, back to Clear & On Purpose. Together they explore how understanding your child’s unique energetic blueprint can completely transform the way you parent, connect, and communicate.

You’ll learn:

• How Human Design helps you see beneath behaviors to your child’s natural strengths and needs.
• Why traditional parenting advice can unintentionally suppress your child’s authentic energy.
• How to reframe “stubbornness” and “defiance” as signs of independence, drive, and leadership.
• The four Mistaken Motivations behind behavior—and how to respond with connection instead of control.
• Practical examples of shifting from “How do I make them listen?” to “How can I help them feel safe and empowered?”

Angie shares her journey from behavior management to energetic understanding, blending Human Design, mindset coaching, and emotional awareness to help parents raise confident, self-aware kids. Christina offers her own reflections as a mom, emphasizing how perspective, compassion, and self-regulation change the dynamic in every relationship.

If you’ve ever wondered why strategies and scripts don’t always work—or you’re craving more peace, confidence, and connection in your home—this episode will give you a fresh lens and tangible tools to parent with purpose.

🎧 Listen now to discover:
How to stop reacting to the surface behavior and start guiding your child’s true design.

Angie Grandt - www.angiegrandt.com
Check out her free resources HERE! 

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In this episode of Clear & On Purpose, Christina and Margaret dive deep into the energy of transition — from chaos to clarity, from old patterns to new beginnings.

They share reflections on:

• The emotional and energetic intensity of October and what it taught them
• How to balance expansion with rest without guilt or burnout
• Using Human Design strategies (especially for Generators) to create more flow and ease
• Releasing responsibility for others’ emotions and focusing on emotional ownership
• The power of meaning — and how our interpretations shape our experiences
• How gratitude raises our vibration and shifts perspective
• The themes of the current energetic season and how to align with them

Christina also shares her upcoming 30-Day Gratitude Challenge, designed to help you raise your vibration, reconnect with joy, and bring more positivity into your daily life. Margaret introduces her new Deep Home Reset offering, combining energy work and intuitive guidance to help you realign the energy of your home with your intentions.

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• Join The Village: Click here to connect with our community.
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As we move into the final stretch of the year, it’s the perfect time to slow down and savor what’s already good in your life. In this episode of Clear & On Purpose, Christina explores the powerful science and soul of gratitude — how this simple practice can boost your mood, reduce stress, and create deeper connection in your relationships.

You’ll learn why gratitude isn’t just another fluffy self-help trend — it’s a neuroscience-backed practice that literally changes your brain chemistry, increases dopamine and serotonin, and helps you feel more grounded, peaceful, and present in your everyday life.

Plus, Christina invites you to join her Free 30-Day Gratitude Challenge this November — a simple, uplifting way to weave gratitude into your real, busy life with daily prompts that are easy, meaningful, and doable.

In This Episode, Christina Talks About:

• 🌿 Why gratitude helps rewire your brain for more joy and resilience
• 🧠 The science behind dopamine, serotonin, and how gratitude improves mood
• ❤️ How practicing gratitude can strengthen relationships and boost communication
• 🌅 Simple, no-pressure ways to start a daily gratitude habit
• 💫 How gratitude helps you feel more present and less anxious about the past or future
• 🕯️ The intention behind the upcoming Gratitude Challenge and how to join

Key Takeaways

• Gratitude activates the brain’s reward system and boosts those “feel-good” neurotransmitters.
• Regular gratitude practice leads to better sleep, less inflammation, and lower stress levels.
• You don’t need big, elaborate rituals — small moments of gratitude throughout your day can completely shift your energy.
• When you express gratitude for the people in your life, it strengthens your connection and helps you feel more fulfilled.
• Focusing on gratitude brings you back to presence — helping you savor the now instead of getting lost in what’s next.

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During November, Christina will be sharing daily gratitude prompts on social media — simple ideas like noticing beauty in nature, writing a note of thanks, or ending your day reflecting on small wins.

✨ Want the full 30-day printable guide?
 Sign up for the email list at www.christinaslaback.com
to get the PDF overview of all 30 days and participate in the challenge with the community.

Let’s make this season one where gratitude becomes your grounding practice — not another item on your to-do list.

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Ever feel like you’re constantly falling short of the invisible “shoulds” in your life? From how clean your house should be to how often you should work out — it’s exhausting trying to keep up with everyone else’s expectations.
In this episode of Clear & On Purpose, Christina dives deep into the concept of personal standards — what they are, why they matter, and how they can help you live more intentionally and authentically.

When you create and live by your standards (not society’s or anyone else’s), you eliminate decision fatigue, build self-trust, and begin to act like the person you truly want to be.

Christina shares how she’s reframed personal standards in her own life — from redefining what “a clean house” means to setting realistic movement goals — and walks you through a process to create your own aligned standards in every area of life.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a framework to:
 ✨ Identify the areas of your life that feel out of alignment
 ✨ Replace “shoulds” with standards that actually support your values
 ✨ Create habits and routines that feel natural, not forced
 ✨ Regain confidence, energy, and ease by living as your intentional self

If you’re ready to stop striving for perfection and start living by your own rules, this episode is your roadmap.

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Have you ever started an all-or-nothing challenge like 75 Hard—only to “fail” after missing a single day and lose all motivation? You’re not alone. In this episode of Clear & On Purpose, I share why rigid streak-based challenges don’t work for most people and what to do instead.

I’ll take you inside my own experiences with running streaks, fitness programs, and habit challenges—and show you the sustainable framework I use now, called the Momentum Method. This approach is about progress over perfection, building self-trust, and creating rhythms you can actually stick with.

Whether you’re working on your health, growing your business, or simply trying to live more intentionally, this episode will give you practical tools and mindset shifts to move forward without burning out.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why 75 Hard and other all-or-nothing challenges often fail.
• How rigid streaks reinforce negative self-talk and stall progress.
• The difference between perfection-based challenges vs. flexible, sustainable ones.
• How to use milestones and mini-challenges to stay motivated.
• What the Momentum Method is and how it helps you build long-term habits.

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• Join The Village: Click here to connect with our community.
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This month’s Behind the Scenes episode with K Margaret pulls back the curtain on what we’re really working through — in life, business, and personal growth. We talk candidly about the challenges of practicing what we preach, finding balance during seasonal shifts, and what it really looks like to show up with presence instead of perfection. It’s raw, unfiltered, and a reminder that growth isn’t just something we talk about — it’s something we live.

In this Behind the Scenes episode of Clear & On Purpose, Christina and K Margaret share a candid update on what’s happening in their lives and businesses, the lessons they’re learning, and how they’re putting their own growth practices into action.

Together they discuss:

• What it really looks like to practice what you preach in personal growth
• How seasonal shifts (like the fall equinox) bring opportunities for recalibration and balance
• Why showing up with presence matters more than striving for perfection
• The tension between doing it all vs. focusing on what truly matters
• Daily practices that keep them aligned and grounded

If you’ve ever wondered how coaches, leaders, and entrepreneurs navigate the messy middle while staying intentional, this conversation will resonate. It’s real, it’s relatable, and it’s filled with takeaways you can bring into your own life.

👉 Tune in for an honest conversation about balance, alignment, and leading with authenticity.

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What if you didn’t have to wait for the new year to start becoming the woman you’ve always envisioned? In this episode of Clear & On Purpose, Christina shares how even the smallest shifts can create a powerful domino effect in your life. You’ll hear why 90 days is the perfect container for meaningful change, how to align your actions with the woman you want to become, and how intentional alignment can create clarity, confidence, and ease in your everyday life.

Whether you’ve been feeling a little “off,” stuck in old patterns, or just craving more joy and energy, this episode will encourage you to see that it’s possible to finish the year strong and step into the version of yourself you’ve always known is inside.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why one intentional shift can create a ripple effect across every area of your life
• How to break down goals and habits into small, sustainable steps
• The power of a 90-day focus for building momentum and lasting transformation
• Christina’s personal story of choosing joy and rhythm in her own season of life
• Why community, accountability, and clarity are the missing links to follow-through

If you’re ready to stop waiting for “someday” and start becoming her now, join me for Becoming Her: 90 Days of Intentional Action. Together, we’ll create individualized goals, build aligned habits, and step into the most confident, clear, and intentional version of you—just in time to finish the year strong.

👉 Learn more and join here – Becoming Her: 90 Days of Intentional Action

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Do you ever feel like your boundaries just aren’t working? You tell yourself you’ve set them, but people still cross the line—or worse, you feel frustrated, resentful, and unheard.

Here’s the truth: many of us confuse boundaries, rules, standards, and expectations—and that’s where the frustration starts.

In this episode of Clear & On Purpose, Christina unpacks:

• The difference between boundaries and expectations (and why only one protects your peace)
• Why rules don’t work when it comes to relationships, parenting, or the workplace
• How standards help you raise the bar for how you show up in your life
• Practical ways to communicate boundaries without trying to control others
• Simple mindset shifts to balance your professional goals and family life without burning out

If you’re ready to stop trying to control what you can’t, and instead reclaim peace in both your work and home life, this episode is for you.

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• Join The Village: Click here to connect with our community.
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