Kristen is back at Cheersport in Atlanta for the first time in 5 years, and she's sharing all the insider tips on how to survive—and thrive—at this massive cheer competition. Plus, she had an adult athlete take the floor, and she’s giving us the lowdown on what it’s like to be on the other side of the mat with a grown-up competitor. It’s a whole new experience, and Kristen is spilling the tea on what went down!

Kristen reflects on the chaotic weekend during NCA All Star Nationals in Dallas, Texas, where an incident caused mass panic and evacuation. She shares her personal experience, the emotions felt during the crisis, and the overwhelming support from the cheer community. Kristen emphasizes the importance of connection, kindness, and healing in the aftermath of trauma, while also addressing the challenges of processing such events.

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This episode features a special interview with Haleigh Booth and her daughter Harper, who are famous on TikTok and Instagram. They talk about Harper's journey in all-star cheerleading, their social media experiences, and how they manage TikTok fame. Harper, a seven-year-old, shares her love for cheerleading, her favorite activities, and advice for other young cheerleaders. Haleigh provides insights and challenges faced as a newer cheer mom, and both offer advice to the cheer community.

Join a cheer mom roundtable discussion, as Kristen asks common questions that begin and end with, “Is This Normal?” From dollars spent, to coaching decisions, and mental blocks, find out how other teams do it and hear advice from experienced cheer moms. 

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Kristen and Coach Lain Lee talk about the never-ending commitment of cheer, and how gym culture can make or break your kid’s experience.

They also get into the very real need to have a life outside of cheer, because if your athlete's only hobby is tumbling and stunting, it might be time to reassess. Plus, they tackle how to handle criticism without losing your mind.

Cheer action shots: sometimes you get the perfect jump, or that key moment when the flyer hits their body position, or even the coaches who look like they’re about to pop a vein because they’re screaming so much encouragement to their athletes… and then, more often than not, you get  the accidental, mid-tumble, eyes-half-closed, mouth-wide-open action shots of our kids. You know the ones. 

Because for every perfectly timed, awe-inspiring shot, there’s at least one that makes your kid look like they just got hit by a strong gust of wind.

Kristen sits down with Jen Walker, a cheer photographer who somehow manages to make high-stakes competitions look effortless through her lens (spoiler: it’s not effortless).

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to be on the other side of the camera in the cheer world—or if you just want to hear two people nerd out over the power of a great cheer action photo—this one’s for you.

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Front Row Cheer Photos

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Kristen and TikTok Celebrity Cheer Creator, Judge Mimi, tackle the confusion of the score sheets and different cheer scoring systems around the world, focusing in on the intricacies of the dance in a cheer routine.

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In this episode, Kristen interviews Chelsea and her daughter Houstyn, the creators of Future Flyer Face Off, a groundbreaking cheerleading competition where young athletes perform elite college-level stunts with experienced partners. They discuss the inspiration behind the event, its rapid growth, and their plans for the future. The conversation also covers safety considerations, the importance of trust between athletes and coaches, and new opportunities in the cheer community.

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Navigating bullying in cheerleading is a whole different beast—it’s not just about mean girls; it’s about the emotional minefield of female friendships. In this episode, Kristen gets real about her own experiences and why handling drama with compassion (instead of matching the energy) is the real flex.