What happens when the pain someone is healing from… is the pain they inflicted?

In this episode of Mocktails & Meltdowns, Kristie dives deep into the role of anger as a shield—why it shows up, what it’s hiding, and how it fits into the messy staircase of healing. Through powerful metaphors, relatable life lessons, and even a few movie scenes (Good Will Hunting, Frozen, A Star Is Born, and Silver Linings Playbook), you’ll see how anger isn’t the wound itself—it’s the bandage.

You’ll also learn:

This week’s Mocktail of the Week is The Shield Dropper—a tart, sweet, and refreshing reminder that even sharp emotions can soften when we sip them slowly.

💛 Your Sip of Homework: Notice where anger might be acting as a bandage in your own life. Instead of ripping it off, ask: Am I ready to gently peel this back and see what’s underneath?

Pour a glass, press play, and let’s peel back some layers together.

Some weeks the world feels like too much. Between tragedies in the headlines, losses close to home, and the quiet griefs we don’t always talk about, it can feel like we’re carrying weights we were never meant to hold alone.

In this episode of Mocktails & Meltdowns, Kristie explores how to hold both grief and light in the same hands. You’ll hear about:

And of course, there’s a Mocktail of the Week to sip on while you listen—a gentle reminder that small comforts matter.

💛 Your Sip of Homework: Ask yourself, What’s one weight I can set down today, even just for an hour?

Because healing isn’t about carrying it all—it’s about learning when to rest.

🎙️ Episode 1: Pour Your Pain Into Purpose

Welcome to the very first episode of Mocktails & Meltdowns! 🍹✨

This is the space where we laugh through the chaos, sip on something fun (mocktail or otherwise), and admit that sometimes life feels like it’s falling apart… but maybe that’s where the good stuff begins.

In this kickoff episode, I’m sharing the story behind the podcast: why I created it, the messy moments that inspired me, and how humor + honesty can turn meltdowns into something meaningful.

If you’ve ever had a week where you held it together in public but cried in the car (we’ve all been there), this podcast is for you.

Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let’s turn pain into purpose—one sip at a time.“Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss future episodes—and yes, your meltdown stories are always welcome here.”

Cheers!

-Kristie