Not every mountain top moment looks like a giant, flashy win. In this Monday Growth Moment, I’m talking about the importance of celebrating all kinds of achievements—big and small—and how context can completely change the way we measure progress. If you’ve ever downplayed something hard you did because it didn’t seem “impressive enough,” this one’s for you. 

Let's Sit With This is hosted by Kristen Callaway, LMFT — a licensed therapist in Edmond, OK.

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In our 3rd episode in the It Didn't Look Like Trauma series, we look at how childhood experiences—whether they were big, obvious traumas or quieter, harder-to-name attachment wounds—can shape the way you show up in adult life. We’ll explore how these early patterns influence relationships, work, parenting, and the way you see yourself. I’ll share common patterns I notice in therapy that often point back to childhood, why so many of us minimize our own pain, and what it means to begin healing. 

Let's Sit With This is hosted by Kristen Callaway, LMFT — a licensed therapist in Edmond, OK.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and supportive purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized mental health care. If you are in crisis or experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or contact your local crisis line.

Motivation is great—until it disappears.

In this Monday Growth Moment, Kristen explores how building discipline helps us keep going even when we feel tired, stuck, or unmotivated. Whether you're trying something new, starting therapy, or just showing up for yourself in a hard season… this one’s for you. 

Let's Sit With This is hosted by Kristen Callaway, LMFT — a licensed therapist in Edmond, OK.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and supportive purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized mental health care. If you are in crisis or experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or contact your local crisis line.

In this Monday Growth Moment, Kristen shares a personal story about marathon training, burnout, and the mental spiral of all-or-nothing thinking. If you’ve ever felt like missing one step means you've failed completely, this one's for you. We talk about how perfectionism can steal the grace we need, and why listening to your body is sometimes the bravest move you can make. There’s room to grow in the grey. 

Let's Sit With This is hosted by Kristen Callaway, LMFT — a licensed therapist in Edmond, OK.

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Not all trauma is loud. In episode 2 of the It Didn't Look Like Trauma series, Kristen unpacks the kinds of childhood experiences that don’t always look like trauma—but still leave deep marks. From emotional neglect to chronic misattunement, we explore how early wounds shape our nervous system, our attachment styles, and our relationships in adulthood. If you’ve ever found yourself saying “I turned out fine” while still struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, or disconnection—this one’s for you. 

Let's Sit With This is hosted by Kristen Callaway, LMFT — a licensed therapist in Edmond, OK.

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If this podcast has been helpful, following or subscribing helps more people find it. And if a specific episode resonated — sharing it with someone you care about goes a long way.

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In this first episode of Monday Growth Moment, I’m talking about how perfectionism got in the way of something that should’ve been joyful—my first marathon.

I share what it looked like to measure my worth by pace, how I started untangling that pressure, and what I’m doing differently as I start training again. If perfection has been creeping into your own goals or healing work, this one’s for you.

You’re still enough—even when you slow down.

Let's Sit With This is hosted by Kristen Callaway, LMFT — a licensed therapist in Edmond, OK.

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Welcome to Monday Growth Moment—a short weekly check-in about doing the hard things that help us grow.

In this trailer episode, I’m sharing where this series comes from and why it matters. It’s inspired by my own marathon training journey—but it’s not just about running. It’s about what happens when we stretch outside our comfort zones, challenge old beliefs, and show up for ourselves in new ways.

Whether your “hard thing” is physical, emotional, creative, or something no one else can see—this space is for you.

Let's Sit With This is hosted by Kristen Callaway, LMFT — a licensed therapist in Edmond, OK.

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Find me here: Website: seekingpeaceok.com Instagram & Facebook: @seekingpeacecounseling

If this podcast has been helpful, following or subscribing helps more people find it. And if a specific episode resonated — sharing it with someone you care about goes a long way.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and supportive purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized mental health care. If you are in crisis or experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or contact your local crisis line.

What if the way you relate to others—clingy, distant, or somewhere in between—started long before you had words to explain it? In the first episode of the It Didn't Look Like Trauma series, Kristen breaks down what attachment is, how it forms in early life, and how those patterns can shape our sense of safety and connection well into adulthood. If you’ve ever felt like your relationships stir up old wounds you can’t quite name, this episode is for you.

Let's Sit With This is hosted by Kristen Callaway, LMFT — a licensed therapist in Edmond, OK.

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Find me here: Website: seekingpeaceok.com Instagram & Facebook: @seekingpeacecounseling

If this podcast has been helpful, following or subscribing helps more people find it. And if a specific episode resonated — sharing it with someone you care about goes a long way.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and supportive purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized mental health care. If you are in crisis or experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or contact your local crisis line.

Try this if you feel shut down, spaced out, or numb. This short practice is designed to gently help your body come back online after a freeze response. We’ll use small movements, breath, and orientation to bring you back into connection—at your own pace. There’s no rush, and no right way to do it. Just start where you are. 

Let's Sit With This is hosted by Kristen Callaway, LMFT — a licensed therapist in Edmond, OK.

Got a topic or question for the podcast? Submit it here

Find me here: Website: seekingpeaceok.com Instagram & Facebook: @seekingpeacecounseling

If this podcast has been helpful, following or subscribing helps more people find it. And if a specific episode resonated — sharing it with someone you care about goes a long way.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and supportive purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized mental health care. If you are in crisis or experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or contact your local crisis line.

Try this when you’re feeling tense, anxious, or disconnected from your body. In this short guided practice, we’ll use color breathing—a simple visualization technique—to help ease discomfort and bring in calm. You don’t have to picture it perfectly. Just follow along and notice what feels even a little bit better. 

Let's Sit With This is hosted by Kristen Callaway, LMFT — a licensed therapist in Edmond, OK.

Got a topic or question for the podcast? Submit it here

Find me here: Website: seekingpeaceok.com Instagram & Facebook: @seekingpeacecounseling

If this podcast has been helpful, following or subscribing helps more people find it. And if a specific episode resonated — sharing it with someone you care about goes a long way.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and supportive purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized mental health care. If you are in crisis or experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or contact your local crisis line.