In this episode, Kristen talks with Mary Dobson, psychotherapist and founder of LIFT Wellness and LiftWell Health, about the emotional and mental toll midlife can take on women and how reclaiming your sense of self is essential for long-term well-being.

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1. The Power of Intention

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2. Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao

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3. Excuses Begone!: How to Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits

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4. Power of Awakening, The: Mindfulness Practices and Spiritual Tools to Transform Your Life

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5. Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life

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6. The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to Faith

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7. Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon

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8. Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One

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9. 12 Rules For Life An Antidote To Chaos And Beyond Order 12 More Rules For Life Jordan Peterson

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In this episode, Kristen is joined by psychotherapist and author Kaytee Gillis to unpack the often-misunderstood experiences of parental neglect and abandonment, exploring how emotional needs can go unmet even in homes that seem "normal."

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Kaytee Gillis' Books:

1. Healing from Parental Abandonment and Neglect: https://amzn.to/3FlyyKT

2. Breaking the Cycle: the 6 Stages of Healing from Childhood Family Trauma: https://amzn.to/4mtUV1q

Haytee Gillis'Book Recommendations:

1. What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing: https://amzn.to/43dEJde

2. The Tao of Fully Feeling: Harvesting Forgiveness out of Blame: https://amzn.to/4kBzz0t

3. Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: https://amzn.to/4jZmXjE

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This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com.

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 talks with Evelyn Tribole, a registered dietitian and author, to discuss what it truly means to reject diet culture, embrace Intuitive Eating, and build a more compassionate, balanced relationship with food and your body.

www.evelyntribole.com www.intuitiveeating.org

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Evelyn Tribole's Books:

1. Intuitive Eating for Every Day: 365 Daily Practices & Inspirations to Rediscover the Pleasures of Eating: https://amzn.to/3EmsAJ6

2. Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition: https://amzn.to/3XZJeoz

3. The Intuitive Eating Workbook: Ten Principles for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food: https://amzn.to/3EgNnhl

4. The Intuitive Eating Card Deck: 50 Bite-Sized Ways to Make Peace with Food: https://amzn.to/4jRMLOr

5. Healthy Homestyle Cooking : 200 of Your Favorite Family Recipes-With a Fraction of the Fat: https://amzn.to/3GaqQTZ

6. The Ultimate Omega-3 Diet: Maximize the Power of Omega-3s to Supercharge Your Health, Battle Inflammation, and Keep Your Mind Sharp: https://amzn.to/44oxOhZ

7. More Healthy Homestyle Cooking: Family Favorites You'll Make Again And Again: https://amzn.to/3RMjk3Z

Evelyn Tribole's Book Recommendations:

1. Man's Search for Meaning: https://amzn.to/3G7pZU1

2. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition (The Covey Habits Series): https://amzn.to/4ijXRun

In this episode, Kristen sits down with Marcia Bonato Warren, a trauma-informed somatic counselor and author, to delve into how reconnecting with the body can guide us back to our authentic selves beyond societal expectations.

www.marciabonatowarren.com

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1. Movement and Identity: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1839978376/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_SEDHVS8TVCKBSNAR9N15?linkCode=ml1&tag=boice01-20

2. Healing the Soul Wound: Trauma-Informed Counseling for Indigenous Communities (Multicultural Foundations of Psychology and Counseling Series): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0807761397/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_0ZS0PX8S6CW4R711KTXW?linkCode=ml1&tag=boice01-20

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In this episode, Kristen is joined by Deb Schachter, one of Boston's leading clinicians specializing in body image and eating disorder recovery, to explore why so many people feel disconnected from their bodies and how deep-seated self-hatred around body image runs far deeper than appearances alone. http://bodyimageinsideout.com/ When you purchase Deb Schachter's powerful books through these Amazon affiliate links, a small portion goes toward supporting the show—at no extra cost to you. 1. Body Image Inside Out: A Revolutionary Approach to Body Image Healing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1399816217/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_JREHCNC3WNH8YDTYRPBT?linkCode=ml1&tag=boice01-20 2. Mind Your Body: A Revolutionary Program to Release Chronic Pain and Anxiety: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593716930/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_1WTP8P0GT8KDMH847MRC?linkCode=ml1&tag=boice01-20

Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you.

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com.

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 talks with therapist and men's group leader Jeremy Mohler about his journey from avoiding therapy to helping men heal emotionally by breaking free from productivity mindsets and reconnecting with their bodies.

When you purchase these books through these Amazon links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost. Jeremy Mohler's Recommended Reads: 1. The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love: https://amzn.to/41zr0LB 2. Father Time: A Natural History of Men and Babies: https://amzn.to/41zrwcv jeremymohler.blog

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This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com.

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 author Jacob Nordby to dive into the power of creativity as a path to healing and self-awareness.

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Support the Close the Chapter podcast by checking out Jacob Nordby's powerful books using the Amazon affiliate links below. When you purchase through these links, a small portion goes toward supporting the show—at no extra cost to you:

Books by Jacob Nordby:

1. The Creative Cure: How Finding and Freeing Your Inner Artist Can Heal Your Life https://amzn.to/4heSvjq

2. Blessed Are the Weird: A Manifesto for Creatives https://amzn.to/4bzeIHN 3. The Divine Arsonist: A Tale of Awakening https://amzn.to/43QYPKQ

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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 and guest Sarah Boyd, a child development expert and author, explore how our tech-saturated lives impact emotional well-being—and share actionable strategies to restore peace, presence, and meaningful connection within the family.

www.sarahboyd.co www.ResilientLittleHearts.com

When you purchase these books through these Amazon links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you. 1. Turn Down the Noise: A Practical Guide to Building an Emotionally Healthy Family in a Chronically Overstimulated World: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D76Q4GM3/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_1PGEHDTF1M2B7WTGATGS?linkCode=ml1&tag=boice01-20 2. The Boy Who Stood Up Tall: https://amzn.to/4kE0zNn Sarah's Book Recommendation: The Brain That Changes Itself: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143113100/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_8KKV1N41WD8QTQAM4RRC?linkCode=ml2&tag=boice01-20

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This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com.

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 relationship expert and author Reta Fay Walker to explore what truly makes love last. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, shared purpose, and meaningful communication in building lasting connection.

www.retafayewalker.com When you purchase these books through these Amazon links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost. Reta Faye Walker's Book: 1. Guide to Lasting Love: A Therapist's 21-Day Program to a Fulfilling Relationship: https://amzn.to/3XqRL3z Book Recommendations: 1. The Seven Storey Mountain: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0156010860/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_2GMWZJT41QDBW001GAHF?linkCode=ml2&tag=boice01-20 2. Falling Upward, Revised and Updatedhttps://amzn.to/4boOrvF

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This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com.

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 and her guest Allison Guilbault, a licensed therapist and coach, dive into the effects of high-functioning anxiety on intimacy, relationships, and overall well-being, while sharing practical strategies for managing anxiety and cultivating a more balanced, fulfilling life.

When you purchase these books through these Amazon links, you help support the podcast at no extra cost to you. www.anotefromyourtherapist.com Allison Recommended Reads: 1. To Kill a Mockingbird: https://amzn.to/3QFVNBu 2. Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol: https://amzn.to/4i1MqrK

Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you.

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com.

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.