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Talk with Kristen (with an e)

Kristen

37 episodes

19 hours ago

Send us a text In this heartfelt solo episode, Kristen opens up about a recent moment of disappointment in her family and reflects on what resilience really looks like in real life. Using stories from her son’s basketball tryouts and lessons from her own career journey, she explores how to face rejection, process the emotions that come with it, and move forward with confidence and compassion. Kristen shares personal reflections and past writing about promotion setbacks, growth, and perseveran...

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Send us a text In this heartfelt solo episode, Kristen opens up about a recent moment of disappointment in her family and reflects on what resilience really looks like in real life. Using stories from her son’s basketball tryouts and lessons from her own career journey, she explores how to face rejection, process the emotions that come with it, and move forward with confidence and compassion. Kristen shares personal reflections and past writing about promotion setbacks, growth, and perseveran...

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Personal Journals

Society & Culture,

Health & Fitness,

Episodes (20/37)

Talk with Kristen (with an e)

When the Answer is No: Learning Resilience Through Rejection

Send us a text In this heartfelt solo episode, Kristen opens up about a recent moment of disappointment in her family and reflects on what resilience really looks like in real life. Using stories from her son’s basketball tryouts and lessons from her own career journey, she explores how to face rejection, process the emotions that come with it, and move forward with confidence and compassion. Kristen shares personal reflections and past writing about promotion setbacks, growth, and perseveran...

19 hours ago

29 minutes

Talk with Kristen (with an e)

Seasons of Change: Friendship, Gratitude, and Growing Where You Are

Send us a text In this warm and reflective episode, Kristen reunites with returning guest Caity for a conversation that feels like your favorite fall sweater — comforting, familiar, and full of meaning. Together they explore seasons in every sense: the shift into fall, the natural cycles of friendship, and the personal growth that comes from learning to embrace change. They share stories about wardrobe swaps and capsule closets, reminisce about Florida’s “seasonless” life, and laugh about scr...

2 weeks ago

38 minutes

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Touch Grass: Escaping the Scroll and Reconnecting with Reality

Send us a text In this thoughtful and funny conversation, Kristen welcomes back Caity for a real-talk episode about boredom, overstimulation, and what it actually means to “touch grass.” Together they explore how our phones have quietly become both comfort and curse - feeding anxiety, stealing stillness, and numbing curiosity. The two swap childhood road trip stories, talk about the lost art of just staring out a window, and unpack how silence once sparked imagination and creativity. Caity sh...

4 weeks ago

38 minutes

Talk with Kristen (with an e)

Breaking Up with Social Media: Nostalgia, Boundaries, and Reclaiming Connection with Caity

Send us a text In this candid conversation, Kristen and guest Caity reflect on their social media journeys -- from the nostalgic days of MySpace and Xanga to the algorithm-driven feeds of today. They explore the shift from authentic connection to curated personas, and Caity opens up about her recent decision to permanently delete Instagram after more than a decade. Together, they unpack the pull of doom-scrolling, the hidden costs of “free” platforms, and how stepping away from constant...

1 month ago

39 minutes

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Scooping Up Life Lessons: From Ice Cream Cones to Leadership

Send us a text In this episode, Kristen shares how her first job at an ice cream shop became the foundation for the way she leads today. Earning just $5.25 an hour, she learned lessons far more valuable than her paycheck about accountability, empowering others, building trust, and the importance of consistency. Alongside the leadership insights are moments of nostalgia, a few ice cream secrets (like why vanilla is the ultimate test flavor), and stories that prove wisdom often shows up in unex...

1 month ago

36 minutes

Talk with Kristen (with an e)

From Pause to Play: Relaxed, Recharged, and Returning

Send us a text In the season two premiere, Kristen warmly welcomes listeners back after an extended summer break, sharing a personal update and reflections from her “pause and playback” time. She recounts a summer filled with relaxation, growth, and memorable experiences, including a transformative book club trip, family vacations, concert adventures, pool days, and an impressive reading list. Kristen reflects on the lessons she learned about authenticity, people-pleasing, and intentional soc...

2 months ago

25 minutes

Talk with Kristen (with an e)

Let This Be the Summer: The Pause Before What’s Next

Send us a text In the final episode of Season One, Kristen reflects on the journey so far and invites listeners into a summer of rest, joy, and gentle reset. With her signature warmth and honesty, she shares what “pause and playback” means to her through book club retreats, unplugging from social media, revisiting childhood favorites (hello, Klondike bars), and soaking in the little things that spark joy. She also revisits a few quotes from her 1999 journal that still resonate today including...

4 months ago

24 minutes

Talk with Kristen (with an e)

From Daydream to Download: Season One Reflections

Send us a text In this cozy, solo second-to-last episode of Season One, Kristen reflects on the journey so far using the classic journalist’s lens: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How. From humble beginnings and a spark of curiosity to building confidence, community, and connection -- this episode is part memoir, part love letter to the listeners who’ve come along for the ride. Kristen shares behind-the-scenes reflections on launching the podcast, lessons learned, favorite moments, listener ...

4 months ago

23 minutes

Talk with Kristen (with an e)

Let’s Catch Up: 10 Things I’m Loving Right Now

Send us a text In this cozy and candid episode, one of the final three of Season 1, Kristen shares her current top ten obsessions just like you’d swap recommendations with a close friend over coffee or on a sunny afternoon by the pool. From TV shows and beauty faves to NBA playoff talk and bookish adventures, it’s a peek into the little things bringing joy, comfort, and connection lately. She opens up about the not-so-guilty pleasures (hello, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives), her go-to YouTube t...

4 months ago

31 minutes

Talk with Kristen (with an e)

Sparkle, Belonging, and Radical Self-Acceptance: Final Book Club Wrap-Up

Send us a text In this heartfelt conclusion to the virtual book club series, Kristen is joined by Kelly and Alexis for one final conversation around Perfect Is Boring (and Tastes Like Kale) by Jess Johnston. Together, they unpack the book’s poignant epilogue and dive into the publisher’s reflection questions, exploring themes like vulnerability, community, and radical self-acceptance. From the power of saying "me too" to building your own table and inviting others in, the episode celebrates t...

5 months ago

49 minutes

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Breaking the Mold: Redefining Financial Power for Women

Send us a text In this empowering episode, Kristen welcomes Tiffany for a powerful conversation about financial health, abundance, and breaking free from the old narratives around women and money. Tiffany shares how society has conditioned women to play it safe with their finances while encouraging men to take risks, and why it's time to change that. They dive deep into the good girl mentality around spending, the guilt women often feel investing in themselves, and how to step boldly into fin...

5 months ago

53 minutes

Talk with Kristen (with an e)

Out Loud and Off the Bench: The Lies That Keep Us Playing Small

Send us a text In this installment of the Perfect Is Boring (And Tastes Like Kale) virtual book club, Kristen is again joined by Kelly and Alexis to unpack the last few lies from Jess Johnston’s book. From feeling like a junior varsity adult to the fear of messing up publicly, they get real about showing up, taking up space, and challenging the pressure to have it all together. Even if you didn’t read the book, this one’s for anyone who’s ever wondered, “Am I really the adult here?” ✨...

5 months ago

50 minutes

Talk with Kristen (with an e)

Glitter, Grit, and Growing into Yourself

Send us a text In this vibrant and empowering conversation, Kristen welcomes her friend Emily to talk about what it means to take up space: sparkly shoes, glittery eyeshadow, bold choices, and all. They explore how society often teaches girls and women to shrink themselves, and how they've intentionally broken free from those expectations to live more authentically. Kristen and Emily share stories about embracing their individuality, balancing independence with openness, and encouraging other...

5 months ago

52 minutes

Talk with Kristen (with an e)

Quit Performing, Start Belonging: Lies That Keep Us from Real Connection

Send us a text In this second installment of the Talk with Kristen (with an e) virtual book club, Kristen welcomes back guests Kelly and Alexis to continue their heartfelt dive into Perfect Is Boring (And Tastes Like Kale) by Jess Johnston. Together, they unpack Part Two of the book, exploring Lies 6–9—like the belief that rejection will destroy us, that our job is to make everyone happy, and that asking for help means weakness. The trio reflects on how these lies impact real connection, shar...

5 months ago

48 minutes

Talk with Kristen (with an e)

Busy Isn’t Better: Reclaiming Peace and Presence

Send us a text In this episode, Kristen welcomes her friend and sister-in-law, Kelly, for an honest conversation about the power of slowing down. After reaching a point of burnout at the end of 2024, Kelly shares how she began to mentally and emotionally reset by adjusting her routines, setting clear boundaries with work and family, and reconnecting with simple pleasures like coloring. Together, Kristen and Kelly explore the societal pressures that equate busyness with fulfillment, the sensit...

5 months ago

59 minutes

Talk with Kristen (with an e)

The Lies We Tell Ourselves: From Perfection to Pretending

Send us a text In week two of the virtual book club, Kristen is joined again by Kelly and Alexis to dive into the first five lies from Perfect is Boring (And Tastes Like Kale). Their conversation blends laughter, deep reflection, and candid truth-telling as they unpack relatable struggles with perfectionism, comparison, invisibility, and emotional exhaustion. The group reflects on how Jess Johnston's storytelling makes listeners feel seen—like they're talking with a friend who truly gets it. ...

5 months ago

46 minutes

Talk with Kristen (with an e)

Bootcamp, Babies, and Bonded for Life: Amber & Paige’s Friendship Story

Send us a text In this episode, Kristen reconnects with Amber and Paige—two best friends who’ve been through just about everything together. Their friendship kicked off in an airport on the way to bootcamp back in 2011, and what followed was a deep, sister-like bond built on shared experiences and showing up for each other through all of life’s curveballs. From surviving military training and sharing a tiny apartment to navigating surprise pregnancies and raising sons born just two weeks apar...

6 months ago

37 minutes

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We’re All a Hot Mess (And It’s Fine): Book Club Begins!

Send us a text Welcome to the very first episode of our Virtual Book Club! Kristen, Kelly, and Alexis sit down to dive into Perfect Is Boring and Tastes Like Kale by Jess Johnston — a heartfelt and hilarious look at embracing our imperfections and finding connection through authenticity. We share what drew us to this book, our early reactions, some standout quotes, and a few personal stories about perfectionism, insecurity, comparison, and wishing life was more like a musical (spoiler: we rea...

6 months ago

44 minutes

Talk with Kristen (with an e)

Found in Friendship: When Age Doesn’t Matter and Realness Does

Send us a text Sometimes, the best friendships are the ones you never saw coming. In this episode, Kristen chats with her friend Emily about how a casual connection through a dance class turned into a meaningful friendship—despite a 16-year age gap. From running (and sometimes walking) 5Ks together to swapping life updates over coffee, their story is a reminder that friendship doesn’t have a rulebook. You can find your people at any stage of life, in the most unexpected places. Because when v...

6 months ago

41 minutes

Talk with Kristen (with an e)

Miles Apart, Close at Heart: Navigating Long-Distance Friendship

Send us a text Maintaining friendships across time zones and life changes can be challenging, but some connections withstand the distance. In this episode, Kristen sits down with Kelly to explore the realities of long-distance friendships—how they begin, evolve, and sometimes fade. Kelly shares personal stories of childhood friends moving across the world, college friendships that didn’t last, and the deep bonds that have endured despite the miles. Together, they discuss what makes a long-dis...

6 months ago

42 minutes