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Talk with Kristen (with an e)

Talk with Kristen (with an e)

Written by: Kristen
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Join Kristen as she explores everything from burnout and the challenges of making friends, to lessons learned along the way—all served with a side of humor and a dash of nostalgia. Sometimes she’s flying solo, other times she’s joined by special guests, but it’s always a conversation worth having. Tune in—it’s like therapy, but without the bill.

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Episodes
  • Grit and Grace in an Unfinished Season
    Dec 27 2025

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    As Season 2 comes to a close, Kristen opens up about unmet expectations, creative pauses, and the emotional weight of feeling like she fell short. She reflects on why fewer episodes did not mean less impact, shares stories of connection with listeners, and offers encouragement to anyone leaving a year that did not turn out as planned. This episode is a reminder that growth is not always about pushing harder and that adjusting goals can be an act of courage. Kristen also shares what is ahead for the podcast as she prepares for Season 3 in 2026.

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    20 mins
  • Planning, Goals, and Life’s Unexpected Turns with Alexis
    Dec 3 2025

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    In this episode, Kristen welcomes back Alexis to talk all things planning, goal setting, and making the most of everyday life. They dive into strategies for achieving personal and professional goals, the importance of meal planning, and finding balance amidst chaos. Alexis shares her unique approach to goal setting, from reflecting on the past year to using a planner as a tool for focus and perspective. They also discuss how unexpected life events, like job changes, can lead to surprising opportunities and growth. Kristen and Alexis offer practical advice for anyone feeling overwhelmed by planning, including how to start small, stay flexible, and prioritize what truly matters. And of course, no episode would be complete without Kristen sharing her heartfelt admiration for Mark Daigneault and her excited persistence to get him as a guest on the podcast someday.

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    41 mins
  • When the Answer is No: Learning Resilience Through Rejection
    Nov 5 2025

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    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 perseverance, reminding listeners that resilience is not perfection but the courage to keep showing up even when the answer is no.

    This episode is an honest, hopeful reminder that setbacks do not define us and that we can grow stronger by choosing to keep going.

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    29 mins
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