Do you want to know the magic sauce to strengthen any relationship? You’re in luck—this episode is just for you. Kristi is joined by the boys of Ninety Eight Studios, the studio that makes this podcast possible. Jack, Tanner, Zach, and Kristi talk about validation and gratitude, the tools that will change every relationship you have. 

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Geoff Steurer is back! Geoff is a LMFT at a private practice in St. George, UT, specializing in betrayal trauma within couple relationships. As a recap, Geoff was on the podcast before, and shared with us his passion to help others connect with each other and with themselves.

In this episode, we tackle a difficult and painful topic: betrayal trauma. Every relationship and marriage has breaches in trust, which are painful no matter the scale. Learn why these betrayals can be so difficult and how we can heal and learn from them.

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In a turn of events, today’s guest on the podcast is. . . Kristi! Yep, that’s right. In her place, the host today is Vicki Winterton, Kristi’s sister, who suggested an episode for the listeners of this podcast to get to know Kristi a little bit more. Kristi was only 4 years old when Vicki, the oldest in the family, went off to college. But that didn’t stop them from developing a close relationship, and Vicki wants you to know and love Kristi too.

We challenge you this week to get to know someone on a deeper level. Ask questions, get curious.

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Besides the obvious, there’s another “D word” that feels like a bad word: divorce. Every single person has been touched by divorce in some way, and yet it is so difficult to talk about. Kristi, Amy Frandsen, and Bryce Vellinga dive into each of their experiences with divorce. The goal for this episode is for every listener to learn some tools for moving through divorce or helping others to move through divorce. 

Bryce Vellinga grew up in Utah county. He was married for 11 years, then divorced for 7 years before meeting current wife. Together they have six kids. 

Amy is a mom of four teenagers and a therapist. She has been divorced for 7.5 years and got remarried just this past month. 

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Join Kristi, Eden Rasmussen, and Kenzie Evans in a discussion about one of our favorite books. “The Choice” is by Edith Eger, a holocaust and Auschwitz survivor, psychologist, and master of the “healing arts.” This book is an authentic and inspiring account of what it takes to heal and escape the prisons of our own minds. 

Kenzie is a mom of three kids under two. She is a soccer coach and trainer, and is passionate about women's health within soccer and other sports. 

Eden is a graduate from BYU, has been a web editor at an academic journal, an online teacher, and a social worker for those with disabilities. Eden is interested in art, literature, psychology, and nutrition, as well as the intersection between these topics. She loves living close to so much of her family, and finds joy in being an aunt to lots of nieces and nephews. 

We have loved reading and learning from Dr. Eger through this book. Follow along on our social media throughout the next week as we highlight some of the gems we have found, and feel free to share your own!

We can’t say this enough—if you haven’t read this book yet, put it at the top of your list!

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A theme in this podcast that you have and will hear over and over again is that relationships are what matter most. For relationships to feel fulfilling and connecting, we have to build bridges instead of walls. In this episode, learn what building walls looks like, why we build walls, and how to instead build bridges. 

We challenge you to look at your own relationships and see where you could benefit from starting to build a bridge. Have the courage to ask those around you where they see you building walls, and identify areas where you can be more honest, empathetic, intentional, and brave in your relationships.

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Do you regularly compare yourself to other people—their bodies, jobs, families, or relationships? We do too! Comparison is a human experience, but also a painful one. In this episode, Becky Berry and Kristi discuss the dangers of comparing, especially when it comes to physical appearance and health. Becky shares her expertise on eating disorders, and truths behind comparison and being critical about ourselves. 

Becky Berry is a friend of Kristi’s, as well as a fellow life coach, a nurse, wife, and mom. As a life coach and a registered nurse, Becky’s speciality is working with those who have eating disorders. She works at Center for Change, an eating disorder treatment center, and HumanitarianXP, an organization that involves youth in humanitarian trips around the world. Becky loves to travel, and has participated in HXP trips to Ghana and India. Kristi joined Becky on one of these trips to Ghana! 

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Where were you on September 11, 2001? Although many of us weren’t physically present for the tragedies that happened on this infamous day, we can all relate to the devastation and pain associated with this day and so many other tragedies. Dr. Richard Heaps joins Kristi this week to talk about trauma—both big traumas and “little-T” traumas that we all experience. As we work through our own experiences and help others through theirs, Dr. Heaps shows us how to change our mindsets, ask the right questions, and be a hero for others AND ourselves. 

Dr. Richard Heaps has been married for 59 years, is a father of 4, a grandfather of 16, and a great-grandfather of 9. He also has extensive work experience with those affected by trauma. He has been a clinical psychologist, emeritus professor at BYU counseling, and President of the Utah Psychological Association. He currently serves on a disaster response committee, and has been a Red Cross instructor and mental health volunteer for an incident stress management team. 

Dr. Heaps has traveled all over the country offering aid for emergency responders and individuals involved in natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and other kinds of emergency and traumatic situations. He was in Manhattan directly after the tragedies of September 11th to provide aid for those at Ground Zero. 

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Last year, Kristi took a hike to help her heal from a painful and crushing day. On this hike, she bumped into Matt Galland, who she hadn’t seen or interacted with in years. He quickly proved to be exactly what she needed on that hard day—a messenger for God’s love and awareness of Kristi. Now, over a year later, both Matt and Kristi chat about this experience, as well as the importance of nature for connection, healing, and coming to know divinity. 

Matt Galland is first and foremost a husband and dad, but is also an avid outdoorsman. He is a pilot, runner, skier, photographer, and cross-country cyclist. Matt is passionate about nature, God, and family and friend relationships.

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If you’ve tuned in to the podcast before, you’ve probably heard this phrase: “Relationships are what matter most.” Today, we are joined by Geoff Steurer–a husband, father, and Marriage and Family Therapist. Geoff has been fascinated by relationships since he was a kid, and has 25 years of experience working with those affected by addiction, abuse, and other destructive behaviors. He and his wife have a podcast, “From Crisis to Connection,” and Geoff runs a trust-building boot camp for those affected by betrayal trauma. He lives in St. George, UT with his wife and four kids.

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