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Crystal Paine Show

Crystal Paine Show

Written by: Crystal Paine
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The Crystal Paine Show is dedicated to helping you embrace life right where you are and take practical steps to get where you want to go. Crystal says, "My hope is that this podcast will serve as an inspiration to your week, a pause in your day to slow down and reflect a little, a looked-forward-to part of your weekly routine, a place where we can connect on a deeper level… and ultimately, my desire is that you come away from listening to each episode feeling motivated to bloom where you are planted and take intentional steps to move in the direction you are longing to go." Crystal is a wife, mom of 6, foster/adoptive mom, speaker, New York Times bestselling author, and online entrepreneur, best known for founding MoneySavingMom.com.

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  • 359: Running My Very First Half Marathon

    359: Running My Very First Half Marathon
    Nov 10 2026
    Join Jesse and I for this episode as we discuss all things regarding my recent very first half marathon! This was truly an experience that turned out to be even more memorable than I ever expected! From the nerves leading up to race day to the unexpected friendships I made along the way, there were plenty of lessons, surprises, and moments that I will never, ever forget!Listen in as I walk you through how I prepared for the race, including my training taper, carb loading, hydration, and fueling strategy, and share what it was like to run 13.1 miles for the first time. Jesse and I also discuss the unexpected connections that made the experience so special – such as how, even though I showed up expecting to run by myself, I ended up finding a group of fellow runners who encouraged one another, cheered for everyone along the course, and helped make those tougher miles fly by. Plus, I share what it meant to me to have family cheering me on and waiting near the finish line!The half marathon wasn't the only big thing happening over these two weeks, though! My new book finally launched; I traveled to New York City for an exciting opportunity, and I received some unexpected news about a fracture in my spine. I also explain how a seemingly harmless foot injury turned out to be something much stranger: a piece of glass that had been hiding in my foot!With some significant health questions still unanswered, I honestly don't know what running will look like for me moving forward, but I'm incredibly grateful I got to accomplish something I once wasn't sure that I could ever do. We talk about pushing beyond our comfort zones, finding courage in the things that scare us, and how much the people we surround ourselves with influence what we believe we can accomplish. I can't wait to share it with you, and, as always, please feel free to reach out with any thoughts or questions!In This Episode[0:35] - We are discussing my recent half marathon - my very first one![1:49] - I reflect on a successful half marathon, book launch, NYC trip, and emerging concerns about my back.[4:08] - Hear how a chiropractor discovered a spinal fracture and slipped vertebrae as I developed increasingly painful symptoms in my foot.[6:47] - Worsening health symptoms led me to seek podiatric care, despite initial doubts about needing a specialist.[9:05] - A podiatrist removed a glass shard causing an abscess, while I faced uncertainty about future running.[12:05] - Listen as I describe the unexpected anxiety that I experienced before my first half marathon despite years of building courage and confidence.[15:04] - I reflect on overcoming pre-race fears and preparing physically and mentally for my first solo half marathon.[18:30] - I detail my race-day nutrition, hydration, fueling schedule, playlist, and gear preparations.[21:32] - Hear how careful planning helped me manage fueling, clothing, arrival timing, and cold weather before the race.[24:12] - Despite pre-race nerves, I decided to join the 2:45 pacer and challenge my usual running pace.[26:19] - I connected with fellow runners, formed an encouraging group, and celebrated other participants along the course![28:43] - I share how stepping outside my comfort zone, connecting with fellow runners, and encouraging others made the race special![31:38] - Hear how I pushed past exhaustion, ran my final mile solo, and beat my goal for my first half marathon![33:57] - Hear me describe my surreal finish, celebrate my friends’ accomplishments, and realize how much pain that I endured.[35:52] - I reflect on how completing my first half marathon, surrounded by encouragement and support, strengthened my confidence and gratitude!Links & ResourcesCrystal PaineBooksThe 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women: How to Stop Stressing, Begin Where You Are, and Build the Future You Want by Crystal PaineSocial MediaCrystal Paine on Instagram (@moneysavingmom)Crystal Paine on Instagram (@crystaliscleaning)Crystal Paine on LinkedInCrystal Paine on TwitterCrystal Paine on GoodreadsMoney Saving MomMoney Saving Mom on FacebookMoney Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook groupcrystal@moneysavingmom.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    40 mins
  • 358: Helping Kids Through Grief with Sissy Goff

    358: Helping Kids Through Grief with Sissy Goff
    Nov 3 2026
    I am so thrilled to have frequent guest Sissy Goff back on the show today to talk about how to help kids cope with loss and recover from grief. The last few times I've had her in the studio, she has had David Thomas with her, but as much as I love David, it’s really nice to have her all to myself. She draws from her book Helping Kids Through Grief: A Parent's Guide for Making Sense of Death, Processing Loss, and Finding Hope, Sissy helps me tackle this topic and discusses how grief is one of those things that kids will obviously eventually experience, but that doesn’t make it any easier when we have to help them through it. Sissy draws from more than thirty years, and she shares why she wanted to create an accessible, practical resource for parents who are trying to help their children process loss via this book. The two of us discuss the different stages of grief, including denial, anger, bargaining, sadness, and acceptance, and why grief doesn't follow a predictable timeline. Sissy explains what these stages can look like in children, how siblings may respond very differently to the same loss, and how we can recognize what's happening beneath their behavior.We also discuss the importance of giving children room to grieve at their own speed without forcing conversations, while still maintaining the boundaries and routines that help them feel safe. Sissy offers practical guidance on sharing our own emotions without making our children feel responsible for taking care of us, recognizing when they might need additional support, and approaching difficult questions with honesty and age-appropriate answers.One of my favorite parts of our conversation is Sissy's encouragement to be our children's most trusted source of information, especially when they're facing something frightening or confusing. We talk about how to prepare for difficult conversations, what to do when we don't have all the answers, and why helping children understand what's coming next can make such a huge difference!Perhaps most importantly, we discuss the hope that can emerge even after devastating loss. Grief doesn't simply disappear, but children can develop a deeper capacity for empathy, resilience, and compassion when they have someone safe and steady walking alongside them. I think this is a conversation every parent needs to hear! Enjoy my conversation with Sissy!In This Episode[0:33] - Welcome back to the show, Sissy Goff![2:45] - I offer praise for Sissy’s book which helps parents break tragic news and take on their kids’ grief.[5:09] - Hear how denial protects children from overwhelming grief which unfolds differently for every child and has no fixed timeline.[7:45] - It’s important to remember that children process grief at their own pace, so parents should remain available without forcing conversations or emotions.[10:13] - Parents should gently encourage older children to attend funerals for closure but without forcing them to do so.[12:22] - We talk about how grieving kids need the security of clear boundaries and routines despite intense emotions.[15:18] - Parents should reassure grieving children that losses are not their fault and explain unpredictable emotions.[18:37] - I argue that parents should navigate their own grief while supporting their children's emotions without making them feel responsible for theirs.[20:47] - Sissy and I talk about how grieving parents should process emotions externally while reassuring children that they are safe and taken care of.[22:50] - Through grief, children can find hope, redemption, and a deep sense of empathy.[26:20] - Hear how grief can foster empathy via hardship, while manifesting outwardly as anger in boys and inwardly as anxiety in girls.[28:52] - Children's difficult behaviors might reflect underlying grief, requiring empathy, deeper conversations, and sometimes professional support.[31:06] - It’s important for parents to build trust by sharing age-appropriate truths, using clear language, and letting children guide difficult conversations.[34:25] - When children ask unexpected, difficult questions, parents should pause, buy time, and rely on foundational truths.[37:36] - Sissy and I discuss the importance of detailing immediate, practical next steps and using visual calendars.[40:33] - Sissy points out how post-traumatic growth can come from loss when kids have one safe, steady, supportive adult in their lives.Links & ResourcesCrystal PaineBooksHelping Kids Through Grief: A Parent's Guide for Making Sense of Death, Processing Loss, and Finding Hope by Sissy GoffSocial MediaCrystal Paine on Instagram (@moneysavingmom)Crystal Paine on Instagram (@crystaliscleaning)Crystal Paine on LinkedInCrystal Paine on TwitterCrystal Paine on GoodreadsMoney Saving MomMoney Saving Mom on FacebookMoney Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook groupcrystal@moneysavingmom.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    43 mins
  • 357: It’s a BIG day!!

    357: It’s a BIG day!!
    Oct 27 2026
    We are doing something a little bit different for this episode of The Crystal Paine Show because Jesse is actually interviewing me! It is, after all, launch day for my sixth book, The 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women, and we are spending this episode talking about the book itself, why I wrote it, and what I hope that it will do for women who want to feel more confident about their finances!I’ll be perfectly honest in that this was probably the book I struggled with the most. Even though I have spent more than two decades practicing financial discipline in our marriage, I had to work through a lot of insecurity about whether I was qualified to write about money. I have also always believed that I wasn’t good at math and worried about being asked questions about things like investing and retirement portfolios, but a conversation with a group of women business owners helped me realize that financial health isn’t just about numbers but is also about mindset, discipline, and habits - and those are things I know a thing or two about!Jesse and I talk about how this book differs from my first money book, why I wanted it to be practical and timeless, and how you can create a money plan that works for your personality and circumstances. There’s no single right way to manage your money - whether you love tracking every dollar in an app or would happily stick with cash envelopes. Regardless, the goal is to find what works for you and helps reduce stress rather than add to it.I also get into why I believe that we need to start by looking at where we are right now instead of telling ourselves all the reasons that we can’t make changes. I share how childhood experiences and negative beliefs about money can follow us into adulthood, influence our spending, and keep us feeling stuck, and I explain why asking ourselves why we’re making a purchase can reveal what’s really going on beneath the surface, and don’t worry - we get to the fun stuff, too! I share why a financial plan can actually make life more enjoyable, along with the creative ways to save money without always paying full price.My sincerest hope is that this book helps women let go of shame, build confidence, align their spending with their priorities, and become more intentional with their money - because when we stop believing we’re stuck and start taking small steps forward, we can create meaningful change for ourselves and the generations after us! Enjoy this interview... with me!In This Episode[1:21] - It's the launch day of my new book![2:16] - Why did I choose a finance book for my final book?[5:08] - Financial health is about building healthy habits and discipline, not being good at math.[7:30] - I explain how the new book builds on past lessons while offering timeless financial principles that remain relevant despite changing tools and resources.[9:13] - The new book offers simple, practical financial habits for everyone, regardless of their circumstances.[11:20] - I discuss how to find a budgeting system that fits your personality - whether simple, detailed, or somewhere in between.[13:36] - Listen as I compare budgeting to running a race, demonstrating how a financial plan provides direction, accountability, and motivation to reach your goals.[16:04] - I encourage readers of the book to start where they are, challenge limiting money beliefs, and take small steps toward financial confidence.[18:28] - I challenge readers to unpack childhood money beliefs, discard unhealthy narratives, and recognize that they aren’t stuck.[20:28] - I encourage mindful spending by identifying emotional triggers and addressing the deeper reasons behind purchasing decisions.[23:11] - I really hope that this book empowers women to overcome financial shame, build confidence, spend intentionally, and give generously!Links & ResourcesCrystal PaineBooksThe 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women: How to Stop Stressing, Begin Where You Are, and Build the Future You Want by Crystal PaineCrystal’s Previous 5 BooksSocial MediaCrystal Paine on Instagram (@moneysavingmom)Crystal Paine on Instagram (@crystaliscleaning)Crystal Paine on LinkedInCrystal Paine on TwitterCrystal Paine on GoodreadsMoney Saving MomMoney Saving Mom on FacebookMoney Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook groupcrystal@moneysavingmom.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    27 mins
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