In this episode of 'Let's Grow Through It', Kristin Batykefer discusses the importance of regulating the nervous system as a foundation for personal growth and healing. Drawing insights from the podcast 'You Make Sense', with Sarah Baldwin. Kristin emphasizes the need for practical steps towards emotional regulation and how past experiences can shape our current feelings of safety. She also shares her journey of writing a book about healing after divorce and the challenges of navigating online spaces while sharing her story. She shares grounding techniques, such as the 'five senses' exercise, to help manage dysregulation and emphasizes the importance of nervous system hygiene. 

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In this week's episode Kristin (host) has guest, Kristin Kline, on the podcast. Kristin (guest) shares her emotional journey as a mother navigating the challenges of her daughter Brynn's health issues, including a heart defect and a subsequent leukemia diagnosis. The conversation explores the intense experiences of hospital life, the resilience required to face these challenges, and the eventual triumph of Brynn's recovery. She reflects on the impact of these experiences on her family and the lessons learned about gratitude and support during difficult times. In this conversation, Kristin shares her journey navigating the challenges of parenting a child with cancer and a disability. She offers valuable advice for parents facing similar challenges.

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In this guest episode my guest is a therapist that would like to remain anonymous. We discuss the complexities of navigating a relationship that transitions into emotional abuse and infidelity. She shares her personal journey from a seemingly healthy marriage to recognizing red flags, experiencing gaslighting, and ultimately discovering her husband's infidelity. We explore the emotional aftermath of betrayal, the challenges of co-parenting, and the importance of self-care and therapy in healing. We also touch on the topic of how to model healthy emotional expression for our children while going through the heartbreak of betrayal and learning how to co-parent.

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In this final episode of the Q&A series, Kristin addresses a variety of questions related to personal growth, focusing on the themes of rewiring the brain for positivity, the power of affirmations and visualization, and the importance of exercise and reading. She shares her personal journey of transformation, emphasizing the significance of neuroplasticity, daily practices, and mindset shifts in achieving a more positive outlook on life.

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Q&A Part 3 I am answering all the questions I got about being a mom, going through a divorce with kids, and how to re-parent and regulate yourself so that you can show up the way I know you want to show up for your kids.

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In this episode I dive into the challenging topic of dealing with "the other woman" Most of the questions discuss ways to cope with the affair partner being a part of your life and your kid's life. I share my personal experiences of how I worked through the news of my ex having a baby with his affair partner, and him introducing our child to her. I also touch on introducing a new partner to your children / co-parent, and how to find happiness when your ex has moved on, but you haven't.

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This is the first episode in a 3 Part series where I give my advice to listeners that asked me questions over on an Instagram post. In this episode I share stories from my legal battle with divorce, how I co-parent with a man that cheated on me, ways to make extra money as a single mom, break-ups, moving on, and so much more.

Q&A pt.2 will cover dealing with the other woman being a part of you & your child's life

Q&A pt.3 will cover more questions but focus mostly on motherhood and self healing.

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What if you could look at the person who betrayed you and feel indifference or even love? What if you no longer felt bitterness, anger and resentment when you thought about your enemies or the villains in your life? In this episode I share a parable that might offer you a perspective shift on those who have wronged you and give you a way to take your power back and remind your soul about the light its meant to be.

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Welcome to season 3! This season I (Kristin) am solo! I decided to start the season off talking about my Man Sober 2024 and all the ways it impacted my life. I touch on the topics of celibacy, 4b movement, man sober and decentering men. Hopefully this will inspire you to go man sober for a little bit in 2025 to experience all the benefits.

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In this episode, Kristin is joined by a guest that wishes to remain anonymous. This guest shares her roller coaster journey through a challenging marriage and divorce. She reflects on the early signs of trouble, including infidelity and emotional abuse, and discusses the complexities of co-parenting with a partner who struggles with substance abuse. We discuss the impact gaslighting has on our perception of reality and the challenges faced within the legal system during divorce. Ultimately, she emphasizes the importance of personal growth and the lessons learned through her experiences and offers insights for others in similar situations. 

Thank you for another amazing season! Season 3 will start at the beginning of 2025 and will officially just be Kristin as the host. Keep growing and I will talk to you next year!