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  • 267. When Your Child Gets Singled Out and the Mom Guilt No One Talks About

    This week tested me as a mom. During Tech Week for my son’s school musical, his ADHD challenges were on full display and so was my heart. I’m sharing what happened, the frustration of seeing him singled out, and the reminder that our kids are more than the behaviors they’re still learning to control.

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    💻 Follow me on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
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    🛑 DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.

    I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻

    xo,
    Chrysty

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    16 min
  • 266. Messy Beautiful Friendship Series [PART 2]: Community is Complicated

    Community is a gift from God… but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy.

    In this episode, I’m sharing takeaways from a women’s conference session with Christine Hoover about why relationships in Christian community can feel complicated and how God actually uses those moments for growth.

    THANK YOU TO THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR ~
    💊GUT PERSONAL: Personalized supplements and programs to heal your gut and improve your overall health - www.gutpersonal.com/Chrysty10 (code: CHRYSTY10 for 10% off any order)

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    🛑 DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.

    I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻

    xo,
    Chrysty

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    16 min
  • 265. Messy Beautiful Friendship Series [PART 1]: Cultivating Friendship in Adulthood

    Friendship felt easy when we were kids. But somewhere along the way, it got complicated. In this episode, I’m sharing some of my biggest takeaways from a women’s conference session with Christine Hoover about what the Bible actually says about friendship. If you’ve ever wondered why friendships feel harder in this season of life, you are not alone.

    📖 REDISCOVER YOU is a 30-day guided journal designed to help you reconnect with who YOU are beyond the roles you play. With daily Scriptures, affirmations, and space for reflection and gratitude, this journal is your tool to prioritize yourself without guilt. Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/7elPiN9

    💻 Follow me on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
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    🎙️RATE & REVIEW: If this episode spoke to your heart, please leave a review—it helps more moms like you find the show! 🫶🏼

    🛑 DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.

    I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻

    xo,
    Chrysty

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    15 min
  • 264. Sleepovers and Why We Don't Usually Allow Them

    Sleepovers were a huge part of my childhood but as a parent, I see them differently.

    In this episode, I share why our family doesn’t usually allow sleepovers, what changed my perspective over the years, and the time we recently hosted a big birthday sleepover at our house.

    From parenting boundaries to creating a safe space where kids feel welcome, this episode is an honest conversation about safety, trust, and raising kids in a different world.

    I’d love to hear your thoughts on sleepovers! Text me at 855-849-0997 and join the conversation.

    THANK YOU TO THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR ~
    💰GREENLIGHT: Earn $30 when you sign up for Greenlight using the following link - https://share.greenlight.com/181376382 With the money app and debit card for kids and teens, we can send our kids money instantly, assign chores, and teach them to earn, save, and invest!

    💻 Follow me on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
    📱Join the FREE text COMMUNITY: http://formstax.co/21ee80d9

    🎙️RATE & REVIEW: If this episode spoke to your heart, please leave a review—it helps more moms like you find the show! 🫶🏼

    🛑 DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.

    I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻

    xo,
    Chrysty

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    20 min
  • 263. [INTERVIEW] Listening to God’s Nudges and the Faith the Act on Them with Nichole Kirk

    In today’s episode of Start Scared, I’m sitting down with Nichole Kirk, the founder of Dear Heart, a faith-driven lifestyle brand that began as a small fundraiser and grew into a global movement.

    We talk about listening to God’s nudges, taking action before you feel ready, and navigating the fear that comes with pursuing your calling. Nichole also shares how she protects family time while running a growing business and why obedience often comes before clarity.

    WAYS TO CONNECT WITH NICHOLE & DEAR HEART ~
    📌 Website: dearheartdesigns.com
    📌Instagram and TikTok: @dearheartco
    📌Facebook: @dearheartdesignsco

    THANK YOU TO THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR ~
    💊GUT PERSONAL: Personalized supplements and programs to heal your gut and improve your overall health - www.gutpersonal.com/Chrysty10 (code: CHRYSTY10 for 10% off any order)

    💻 Follow me on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
    📱Join the FREE text COMMUNITY: http://formstax.co/21ee80d9

    🎙️RATE & REVIEW: If this episode spoke to your heart, please leave a review—it helps more moms like you find the show! 🫶🏼

    🛑 DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.

    I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻

    xo,
    Chrysty

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    25 min
  • 262. We have a Kindergartner! HBD, Start Scared!

    🎉Start Scared is FIVE!🎉

    In this episode, I reflect on who I was when this podcast began, who I’ve become over 262 episodes, and the incredible community that’s grown alongside it.

    From listeners in every state and six continents to conversations that evolved right along with me. This episode is a celebration of growth, courage, and starting before you feel ready!

    Thank you for five years of showing up and starting scared. 💛

    📖 REDISCOVER YOU is a 30-day guided journal designed to help you reconnect with who YOU are beyond the roles you play. With daily Scriptures, affirmations, and space for reflection and gratitude, this journal is your tool to prioritize yourself without guilt. Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/7elPiN9

    💻 Follow me on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
    📱Join the FREE text COMMUNITY: http://formstax.co/21ee80d9

    🎙️RATE & REVIEW: If this episode spoke to your heart, please leave a review—it helps more moms like you find the show! 🫶🏼

    🛑 DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.

    I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻

    xo,
    Chrysty

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    16 min
  • 261. Apparently 2026 is the New 2016, but it was the Year I was Surviving and Not Thriving

    Instagram says 2026 is the new 2016... So, that trend sent me straight into my camera roll. In this episode, I’m walking through my real, and honestly, a lot of forgotten 2016 memories. From postpartum exhaustion, career shifts, family trips, to toddler milestones, mom guilt, and more. These are the memories I didn’t realize were shaping me at the time and maybe, this will encourage you to take your own walk down memory lane.

    💰GREENLIGHT: Earn $30 when you sign up for Greenlight using the following link - https://share.greenlight.com/181376382 With the money app and debit card for kids and teens, we can send our kids money instantly, assign chores, and teach them to earn, save, and invest!

    💻 Follow me on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
    📱Join the FREE text COMMUNITY: http://formstax.co/21ee80d9

    🎙️RATE & REVIEW: If this episode spoke to your heart, please leave a review—it helps more moms like you find the show! 🫶🏼

    🛑 DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.

    I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻

    xo,
    Chrysty

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    19 min
  • 260. Don't Wait and Let So Much Time Go By...

    In today’s episode, I’m sharing a quick weekend trip to DC to visit my college roommate, who I hadn’t seen in 16 years. From a stressful airport start to a beautifully simple weekend of conversation, reconnection, and rest, this episode is a reminder that meaningful moments don’t have to be big or busy.

    💊GUT PERSONAL: Personalized supplements and programs to heal your gut and improve your overall health - www.gutpersonal.com/Chrysty10 (code: CHRYSTY10 for 10% off any order)

    💻 Follow me on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
    📱Join the FREE text COMMUNITY: http://formstax.co/21ee80d9

    🎙️RATE & REVIEW: If this episode spoke to your heart, please leave a review—it helps more moms like you find the show! 🫶🏼

    🛑 DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.

    I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻

    xo,
    Chrysty

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    16 min
  • 259. A February Tradition that has Become a Year Round Reminder

    For years, every February up until Valentine's Day, I’ve put heart shaped notes on my family’s bedroom doors. They are filled with affirmations, prayers, and reminders of my love for each of them.

    In this episode, I share how this simple tradition started, how it’s evolved through shared custody seasons, college years, and adulthood, and why it’s become one of the most meaningful traditions for me.

    📖 REDISCOVER YOU is a 30-day guided journal designed to help you reconnect with who YOU are beyond the roles you play. With daily Scriptures, affirmations, and space for reflection and gratitude, this journal is your tool to prioritize yourself without guilt. Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/7elPiN9

    💻 Follow me on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
    📱Join the FREE text COMMUNITY: http://formstax.co/21ee80d9

    🎙️RATE & REVIEW: If this episode spoke to your heart, please leave a review—it helps more moms like you find the show! 🫶🏼

    🛑 DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.

    I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻

    xo,
    Chrysty

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    13 min
  • 258. [INTERVIEW] How Prioritizing Your Health Changes Everything with Chelsey Hallblade

    In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Chelsey Hallblade, a former ER nurse turned nutritionist, entrepreneur, and mom of two. Chelsey shares her journey from hospital burnout to building a thriving online fitness and nutrition business that now serves hundreds of clients.

    We talk about why prioritizing your health is foundational, how busy moms can realistically lose weight without extremes, and what it really looks like to build a successful brand while raising kids. This conversation is honest, encouraging, and full of perspective for any mom who wants more energy, clarity, and confidence in her life.

    WAYS TO CONNECT WITH CHELSEY ~
    📌instagram - @chelseybrookefitness
    📌tiktok - @chelseyhallblade
    📌website - slaysquadcoaching.com

    THANK YOU TO THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR ~
    💰GREENLIGHT: Earn $30 when you sign up for Greenlight using the following link - https://share.greenlight.com/181376382 With the money app and debit card for kids and teens, we can send our kids money instantly, assign chores, and teach them to earn, save, and invest!

    💻 Follow me on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
    📱Join the FREE text COMMUNITY: http://formstax.co/21ee80d9

    🎙️RATE & REVIEW: If this episode spoke to your heart, please leave a review—it helps more moms like you find the show! 🫶🏼

    🛑 DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.

    I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻

    xo,
    Chrysty

    Support the show

    31 min

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Start Scared is the podcast for busy mamas who love their kids but feel like they've lost themselves in the chaos of motherhood. If you're ready to rediscover the woman you are outside of…

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