"One day I decided to give up on my dreams... and I found out the universe had better dreams for me."

In this episode, Kristina opens up about her deeply personal journey through addiction, recovery, and the unexpected path to a fulfilled life. Raised in a family where addiction was a central struggle (Kyle from Family Dynamics Episode is her brother), Kristina eventually found herself battling alcoholism after her first drink at age 18. Kristina found her drinking escalated dramatically and often led to self harm and depression. By the time she sought treatment found herself even resorting to household products to fuel her addiction.

Kristina talks about her experience juggling nursing school, and how the mental health toll of her struggles led her to make the difficult decision to leave certain academic pursuits behind. Through all the pain and setbacks, she came to a powerful realization: sometimes, giving up on your original dreams can open the door to something better.

Kristina shares how her recovery allowed her to finally achieve the life she had always wanted—one filled with family, stability, and sobriety, "glorified lunch lady" as she calls it. Kristina's story is a testament to the power of resilience, the unexpected ways life unfolds, and how surrendering to the process of recovery can lead to finding peace and purpose in ways you never imagined.

Enjoy an inspiring conversation about transformation, healing, and the unexpected dreams the universe has in store.