In this episode, Kristen is joined by returning guest Bronwyn Schweigerdt, therapist and anger specialist, to explore how shame shapes our anger, relationships, and sense of self, and what it takes to break free from unhealthy patterns.

• The difference between reactive anger and healthy anger, and how to recognize which one you're experiencing.
• How unresolved shame from childhood can impact your relationships and emotional reactions.
• Why feeling unheard can trigger deeper wounds and create conflict with partners.
• What differentiation means and how it helps you stop seeking approval from others.
• How to use anger as a guide for setting healthy boundaries and communicating more effectively.

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In this episode, Kristen dives into the hidden roots of the inner critic with licensed professional counselor and motivational speaker Mary Beth Fox, exploring how early experiences influence the stories we tell ourselves and how healing begins.

You will learn:

• How to identify the voice behind your inner critic and uncover the childhood messages shaping your self-worth.
• Why childhood trauma and emotional experiences can lead to perfectionism, people-pleasing, and shame in adulthood.
• How to separate inherited beliefs from your authentic voice so you can stop believing your inner critic.
• The three-step process to heal emotional wounds in your relationships and with yourself.
• Practical ways to replace self-criticism with self-compassion and build a healthier, more confident relationship with yourself.

Connect with Mary Beth Fox:

www.theinnerchildtherapist.com

Mary Beth Fox Podcast: Not Good Enough Stuff with Mary Beth Fox

Mary Beth's Book Recommendation: The Giving Tree

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In this episode, Kristen is joined by author Andrew Newman to explore how reconnecting with your inner spark can help you heal from trauma, move beyond fear and perfectionism, while cultivating greater joy, self-worth, and authentic self-expression. You will learn:

• Why creativity is a powerful pathway for healing trauma, building self-worth, and reconnecting with your authentic self.
• How perfectionism, comparison, and fear of judgment quietly block creativity and practical ways to move through them.
• Why just 20 seconds of courage can help you overcome resistance and finally bring your ideas into the world.
• How a simple nighttime reflection practice can rewire your inner dialogue, strengthen confidence, and support emotional resilience.
• Why following your spark instead of your trauma creates lasting personal growth, deeper fulfillment, and a more creative, conscious life.

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Www.andrewnewman.me

Www.consciousstories.com

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Andrew Newman's Books:

1. Hug Who Got Stuck (The)

2. The Tree of Goodness

3. The Fish Who Searched For Water

4. Bee Who Could Not Choose Her Flower

5. The Unicorn who Found her Magic. Helping children connect to the magic of being themselves.

6. The Hug Factory Bursts with Love. Helping kids to reduce anxiety when feeling pressured

7. A Little Light

8. The Girl With Waterfall Eyes

9. The Circle People

Andrew Newman's Book recommendations:

1.Conscious Discipline Building Resilient Classrooms | Condition Like New

2. Hands of Light: A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field

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In this episode, Kristen shares her conversation on Mental Health Monday with Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, Betsy Phillips, founder, and Courtney Hott, board member of St. Gianna's Families, about the challenges of balancing motherhood and work, navigating postpartum, and building the support every mom deserves.

You will learn:

• How to recognize the difference between mom guilt and shame, and why it matters for your mental health.
• Practical ways to cope with postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and perfectionism.
• Why asking for help is a sign of strength and an essential part of healing.
• How the rising cost of childcare impacts working mothers and career growth.
• How St. Gianna's Families is helping working moms through financial support, advocacy, and a compassionate community.

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For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

In this episode, Kristen shares a previous conversation from Mental Health Monday with Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, where they discuss how understanding and regulating the nervous system can help reduce stress, improve relationships, and build emotional resilience.

You will learn:

• How your nervous system influences your thoughts, emotions, and reactions to stress.
• The differences between fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and flop responses, and how to recognize them.
• Simple, science-backed techniques like breathwork, movement, and bilateral music to regulate your nervous system.
• Why self-awareness is the first step toward responding with calm instead of reacting impulsively.
• Practical ways to build emotional resilience and strengthen your relationships through daily regulation practices.

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For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

In this episode, Kristen explores how the roles we adopt in our families can shape our relationships, self-worth, and emotional well-being, and shares how understanding these patterns can support healing and personal growth.

You will learn:

• How family roles develop and influence your behavior.
• Why childhood patterns often carry into adult relationships.
• The hidden emotional impact of the roles we take on in our families.
• How family dynamics can shape your self-worth and identity.
• Ways to recognize and break free from unhealthy patterns for lasting healing.

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For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

In this episode, Kristen sits down with therapist and anger specialist Bronwyn to explore the hidden role anger plays in emotional healing, self-advocacy, and personal freedom.

You will learn:

• How anger is a universal emotion and can serve as a healthy guide that helps identify unmet needs, boundaries, and personal values.
• The difference between healthy anger and reactive anger .
• How suppressed or dissociated anger can contribute to depression, anxiety, physical symptoms, and self-betrayal.
• Why many people fear anger because it is connected to rejection, abandonment, and childhood experiences, and how to work through those fears.
• How shame can distort reality, prevent healing, and keep people stuck, while releasing shame can lead to greater self-trust and emotional freedom.
• Practical ways to integrate your inner child and adult self, develop healthy boundaries, and express

Connect with Brownwyn here:

When you purchase Browyn's book recommendation through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you:

Untamed: Reese's Book Club: https://amzn.to/4lCVk07

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For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

In this episode, Kristen sits down with Deb Dana, a clinician, author, and international lecturer, to explore how understanding your nervous system can help you move from anxiety, overwhelm, and shutdown into greater regulation, connection, and healing.

You will learn:

• How to recognize when your nervous system is in fight, flight, freeze, or shutdown mode
• What "neuroception" is and how your body constantly scans for safety or danger
• Simple ways to regulate your nervous system when feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or numb
• Why co-regulation and repair are essential in parenting, relationships, and therapy
• How small "glimmers" of safety and joy can help build resilience and healing over time

Connect with Deb Dana here: rhythmofregulation.com

Personal Profile Map and Mapping Directions

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For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

In this episode, Kristen is joined by Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith, trained relationship specialists, speakers, and authors, to discuss betrayal trauma, sexual addiction, and the healing journey of rebuilding trust, emotional safety, and true intimacy after betrayal.

You will learn:

• How betrayal trauma affects the brain, body, and sense of safety
• Why secrecy and dishonesty often create deeper wounds than the betrayal itself
• The steps couples can take to rebuild honesty, trust, and intimacy
• How addiction, shame, and unresolved childhood wounds impact relationships
• Why healing requires consistency, vulnerability, accountability, and long-term emotional growth

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When you purchase these books through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost: Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith's book and book recommendations: 1. Building True Intimacy: Creating a Connection That Stands the Test of Time 2. Your Sexually Addicted Spouse: How Partners Can Cope and Heal 3. Finding the Way Through: A Workbook for Sex and Pornography Addiction - Sobriety, Recovery, & Partner Betrayal Sensitivity

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For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

In this episode, Kristen explores what emotionally intelligent families do differently and how those patterns help shape emotionally safe adults and healthier relationships.

You will learn:

• How family communication shapes emotionally safe adults and future relationships

• The signs of emotionally healthy vs. emotionally unhealthy family systems

• Why emotional safety, vulnerability, and repair are essential for connection

• How childhood emotional patterns impact adult relationships and attachment

• Practical questions to help create deeper emotional connection within families

• Ways to break generational patterns and build healthier emotional habits together

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For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.