In Part Two, Rajni opens up about the deeper layers of her personal journey — including the death of her father, the emotional roots of her relationship with food, and what it’s been like to reconnect with her body, her playfulness, and her feminine strength.We talk about how grief can crack something open, and how healing the emotional and physical body often go hand in hand. Rajni shares her process of learning how to feel pleasure again, reclaim her softness, and build self-trust — all while stepping into a new season of life.This is a powerful, tender episode about growth, embodiment, and beginning again.Connect with Rajni:Instagram: @teacherselfloveConnect with host, Kristina:Instagram: @kristina.counselingWebsite: www.kristinaradnoti.com If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review, share it with a friend, and subscribe for more real conversations.

In Part One of this two-part conversation, I’m joined by my wonderful friend Rajni — an educator in the San Francisco public school system, originally from New York, and also a life coach for teachers. We talk about the cultural expectations that shaped her early choices, her burnout as a science teacher, and what it looked like to reclaim her time, energy, and voice.Rajni shares how she went from people-pleasing and exhaustion to developing real boundaries and stepping into a fuller version of herself — one that includes creativity, coaching, and self-care. It’s a conversation about redefining success, recovering space, and finding what’s actually sustainable in the helping professions.🎧 Part Two gets more personal — you won’t want to miss it.

In this episode of Say More, I’m joined by my longtime friend Kevin DeBacker (@shortacool), a writer and performer whose path has taken him from New York’s improv scene to deeply reflective storytelling through flash fiction and magical realism.

We explore how early life in a strict evangelical church shaped Kevin’s identity, his creativity, and his ability to express and accept himself. He shares openly about adoption, coming out, and how comedy was both a refuge and a way through. Now, his writing continues that healing—playful, honest, and emotionally layered.

Topics include:

• Growing up in a cult-like religious environment

• The connection between humor, trauma, and self-expression

• Processing identity through writing

• Following the fun as a creative and therapeutic path

• The evolution of friendship and authenticity over two decades

This conversation is a reminder that healing doesn’t always look one way—and that play, creativity, and community are powerful tools in the process.

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In this first episode of Say More, host Kristina Radnoti sits down with spiritual teacher and author David Gandelman to talk about what it really means to face reality — especially when it’s uncomfortable.

David shares insights from over 15 years of teaching meditation, blending Eastern wisdom, Western philosophy, and a healthy dose of humor. Together, they explore spiritual bypassing, chosen discomfort, healing, and why meditation isn’t about escaping — it’s about learning how to stay.

Whether you're new to meditation or deep in your healing work, this conversation invites you to slow down, stay curious, and meet the truth of your experience with more presence.

Topics we cover:
– Meditation as a tool for staying with discomfort
– Spiritual bypassing and the myth of constant calm
– Accepting reality as a spiritual practice
– Building resilience through chosen discomfort
– The paradox of growth and letting go

Find David at www.meditationschool.us
Follow Kristina on Instagram @saymore.therapy and www.kristinaradnoti.com

Listen now and say more.

Welcome to Say More — a podcast and space for real conversations about life’s big transitions, tough feelings, and the unknown.I’m Kristina Radnoti, a therapist who helps people navigate anxiety, uncertainty, and change with clarity and courage. On this channel, you’ll find full podcast episodes where we dive deep into the moments that shape us — from breakups and career shifts to grief and self-discovery.If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this is a place to pause, reflect, and find practical insight without jargon or fluff.Subscribe to hear honest stories and thoughtful conversations that invite you to say more.