Moving Through Grief with Karla Allen

 

Kristen speaks with Karla Allen about her grief journey after her father's plane crashed when she was 19. What happens when grief becomes your identity? How do you move through it to find out who you really are?

Register for Kristen's upcoming Coping With Grief and Loss workshop on Thursday, December 7th at 7 pm EST.

⁠https://bit.ly/griefworkshoplive

 

Ten Years of Love Lessons

 

On this very special podcast, join me and my husband as we reflect on our love lessons after 10 years of marriage and stay tuned for the song I had written as a gift to honor our love story.

Photo credit: Melissa Stewart

Song Credit: Zak Leever

Listen to the song on Spotify

 

Understanding Yourself Through Human Design


Welcome to your guide to Human Design. (My absolute favorite thing in the world).

In this episode, you'll learn what human design is, how to use it in life or at work, and how to look up your chart.

To look up your Human Design chart, go here: https://kristencrockett.com/blog/understanding-human-design

To book a Human Design session with Kristen, go here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21502197

To follow Kristen on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekristencrockett/

Why Attention Or Visibility Makes You Uncomfortable

What happens when you are placed in the spotlight? Does it make you feel uncomfortable? In this episode, we are talking about why attention may have you staying in the background and how visibility is related to moving into higher leadership.




Why Understanding Your Strengths Is Essential For the Next-Level of Leadership

What happens when you are placed in the spotlight? Does it make you feel uncomfortable? In this episode, we are talking about why attention may have you staying in the background and how visibility is related to moving into higher leadership.

To learn more about Kristen’s new leadership program, check out this link: https://kristencrockettcc.lpages.co/expand-and-lead-application/

Stop Calling Yourself a Hard Worker and Here's Why

 

Being a hard worker has its pros and cons. People count on you for your work ethic and for how well you do things. But what about when it becomes overwhelming?

After the episode, learn more about Kristen’s program. EXPAND AND LEAD™ is a 12-week comprehensive high-performance coaching program for mid to senior-level leaders of color who are ready to lead with authenticity, position themselves for greater impact, and prepare for the next level of leadership.

To learn more about Kristen’s new program, check out this link: https://kristencrockettcc.lpages.co/expand-and-lead-application/


 

The Other Side of Life: Near-Death Experience with Nicole Kerr

Nicole Kerr had a near-death experience after a car accident as a 19-year-old Air Force Academy Student. What happens when you literally die and are brought back to life? What are the lessons you bring with you about the human experience? Did she see that bright light? Did she see angels? How did this moment impact her or influence who she is today?

We hear from Nicole herself as she talks about how this moment changed her life, her relationship with her parents, and her purpose in this world.

Images from the book - See the Car after Nicole's accident

The links for this podcast: Book- You are Deathless by Nicole Kerr Check out Nicole's Book

https://www.nicolekerr.co

Using Your Past to Pivot Into Your Strengths with Rachel Lockett

Rachel Lockett shares how growing up with two warring psychologists as parents, helped her use her strengths to pivot into her passion. Rachel shares how understanding her strengths, propelled her into her business as a coach.

Raising Your Siblings Featuring Aaron Garrett

What happens when you become the head of household at 9 years-old with four siblings, a disabled brother, and a mom with ALS? That is exactly what happened to our guest, Aaron Garrett. Join us to hear about his life story and how this tremendous amount of responsibility has impacted his relationships, his work life, and his relationship with money.

Empaths, Responsibility & Putting Yourself In The Equation with Claudia Cauterucci

Part one of this episode features an incredible discussion with Claudia Cauterucci, Psychotherapist and Dynamic Meditation Speaker, and Co-author of the book, Humanity in Diversity. (I am a co-author as well!)

Check out the book here:

https://www.amazon.com/Diversity-Humanity-Creating-Harmony-Workplace/dp/B0C1JDQLVM

Join us as we navigate topics around the responsibility and beauty of being an empath, what it is like to not fit the labels people place on you, and what it means to be a mindful parent.

Claudia's workshops, including the Empath Leader Workshop she talks about during this episode, can be found at: https://claudiacauterucci.com/


The Dark Side of Family and Celebrities

How do we piece the amazing parts of a person together with the awful parts of them? What about when this person is your mother or your father. Or Bill Cosby? Or Steve Jobs? Join us as we talk about how to reconcile different versions of the same person. Or is it even possible?

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Money Mindset: Healing Our Relationship With Money

Money seems to be the thing that we least like to talk about, yet it impacts us more than anything else. We are talking about the guilt, shame, and fear surrounding money along with the harmful beliefs we were taught about money as kids. Stephen M. Hughes, Financial Therapist and Reiki Master Healer, is determined to change the way we talk about wellness and money. Steven helps people and communities get the support they need to help move their finances— and life— forward. He shares his healing journey and financial missteps, in order to help people shift their money mindset into abundance.


Steven's Website: https://stevenmhughes.com/

Steven on IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevenmhughes

Steven on clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@knowmoneysteve

The Journey of Alzheimer’s Disease & Caregiving: The Pain of the Long Goodbye

The Journey of Alzheimer’s Disease & Caregiving: The Pain of the Long Goodbye


Alzheimer’s is called the long goodbye because the journey to a loved one’s last breath can last anywhere from months to over 20 years. Lisa’s journey with her mom took place over eight years. In this incredible episode, my guest host, Lisa, shares her story as she took on the role of caretaker, mother of two kids, and wife —- all while working and taking care of patients.

It is a story of heartbreak, love, pain, anger, exhaustion, and so much more. Join us as we talk about the stuff that so many people never share.

For resources on Alzheimer's Disease, go to:

Resources

https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-disease-research-centers

Support Groups

https://www.alz.org/nca/helping_you 

The Brain Bank

https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/research_progress/brain-donation

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From Ashamed to Living in Your Purpose: A Conversation With Fashion Blogger Tiffany Battle aka @CurvyCoils

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Tiffany Battle goes by @CurvyCoils on Instagram and @iamcurvycoils on Facebook. She is a fashion and style blogger who was recently featured on a billboard in the middle of Times Square. But her path to get there has not always been smooth. As a plus size child in a family of skinny women, there were no plus size clothes for her as a kid. She fought through shame, insecurities and isolation to find her place in the world of fashion, thrifting, and self-acceptance. Join me for one of my favorite podcast episodes as we talk about finding your place and passion in the world and embracing your strengths.  

Find Tiffany on the following platforms:

https://www.instagram.com/curvycoils

https://www.facebook.com/iamcurvycoils/

Tiffany on her Times Square Billboard

Tiffany as a Thredup Ambassador


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