Destination Begin

By Kristen Smith

I’ve lost over 250 pounds and changed my life radically many times over. I’ll be detailing my life as a child in a religious cult, growing up as a fat kid, losing weight, bariatric surgery, fitness ha... more

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The podcast currently has 361 episodes available.

Destination Begin episodes:

June 22, 2020 Preparation, Motivation and Protein
In this episode: Preparing for opportunities that present themselves, the unnecessary idea of motivation, protein supplements and pre-loading happiness.
Links from this episode:
Protein supplements I love www.1stphorm.com
Online learning tool www.udemy.com
Smart Baking Company www.smartbakingco.com/destination_begin CODE: Destinationbegin

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37min
April 26, 2020 Plastics
2019 was a year of change for me including four plastic surgery procedures to remove excess skin. In this episode I talk about the importance of finding a good surgeon, the process, recovery and emotional and mental impact of it all. *this episode includes some references to surgical procedures and while I attempt tact and avoid details as much as possible, if you’re disturbed by such topics please be aware*
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1h 4min
April 12, 2020 Sunrise
Reflection on the goodness that comes after darkness and what I’ve been learning about love, moving, life on life’s terms and an announcement about the podcast format.
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20min
April 05, 2020 Happiness is an Inside Job and Holding Your Position
This week I talk about holding your position versus making progress during this crazy quarantine crisis. I also talk about how to cultivate personal happiness - it's an inside job. And happy birthday to my big brother. I said the word "fart" in this episode in his honor. I hate that. But he's worth it.
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38min
March 30, 2020 Naysayers and Family
Many people who live a healthy lifestyle or who have radically changed their lives for the better deal with or have dealt with family and/or friends who are not only unsupportive but are downright determined to tear them down. This is frustrating, hurtful and can be incredibly counter-productive. In this episode I talk about my experience with unsupportive people in my life and how I have learned to understand the why behind their unkind words and behaviors and how I have set up boundaries and healthy ways to respond.
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47min
March 23, 2020 Coping Skills
The Covid-19 situation has caused a lot of fear, anxiety and uncertainty and has changed our daily lives dramatically. In this episode I address how I'm coping with the changes and managing the new, if not temporary, normal. Listen in for 10 practical ideas I personally have implemented to navigate these uncharted waters.
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34min
March 15, 2020 Marriage...Again
I decided to tell the story of marriage number two. I had said I never would but there have been so many women I have met lately who have found themselves in my shoes. There is merit to sharing in the hopes you learn something or see something relevant to your life. This episode deals with recovery and addiction and it is my intent to be respectful and only tell my perspective without making assumptions or casting judgement on others in recovery or battling addiction. This is MY story and I strive to only tell my story and not his.
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47min
March 09, 2020 Coffee Filters and Listener Questions
What I’m up to, my thoughts on toilet paper and other random topics including answering listener questions from previous episodes.
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45min
March 09, 2020 Losing Weight for the First or 500th Time
Losing weight that you have regained from a previously successful diet is especially hard. The defeat and frustration having to dig in and do the hard work all over again when you feel like a failure can be overwhelming. It's not unlike having to lose weight for the first time - weight gain after an injury or a baby can be shockingly hard to lose and start a frustrating cycle of self-loathing and comparison that is hard to overcome. In this episode I go over strategies for addressing tackling the weight, habits and thoughts for good so your weight loss is permanent and you don't have to keep battling and fighting to lose the same pounds over and over again.
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49min
March 01, 2020 Weight Loss Surgery
In July of 2011 I had a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. and I spend this episode discussing what the process was like before and how it affected me afterwards. Rapid weight loss affects hormones, metabolism and body image, and requires a new commitment to a brand new way of life. Loose skin, sliding back into old junk food habits and continually tweaking my response to all of it are among the challenges I faced and still have been addressing over 8 years later.
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52min

FAQs about Destination Begin:

How many episodes does Destination Begin have?

The podcast currently has 361 episodes available.