Welcome to Episode One of Be Unrealistic.

In this episode, I’m sharing the real story behind why this podcast exists - not as a brand decision or strategy, but as a response to a feeling I couldn’t ignore anymore.

For years, I walked around feeling like I was “too much.”

Too many ideas. Too many dreams. Too hopeful. Too everything.

I talk honestly about:

1. Being told to “be realistic” and how that shaped my self-doubt
2. Starting and stopping — and the shame that came with it
3. Realizing I wasn’t flaky or failing, I was searching
4. Why consistency (not confidence or perfection) was the missing piece

I also share a mindset shift that’s changed everything for me lately:

setting standards instead of goals.

Instead of chasing future outcomes, I’m learning to anchor into who I’m becoming - and how I show up consistently, even when it’s boring or uncomfortable. This idea, which I’ve been learning from my mentor Cathy Heller, has helped me stop quitting on myself and start building in a way that feels steady, kind, and sustainable.

This episode sets the foundation for what Be Unrealistic is really about:

1. Living intentionally
2. Doing work that aligns with your gifts, talents, and purpose
3. And building a life that actually fits you - without hustle culture or burnout

If you’ve ever felt like you were too much, didn’t fit the mold, or kept starting over again and again… this episode is for you.

✨ Resources mentioned:

1. Cathy Heller’s 14-Day Challenge
2. This Abundant Life community

Thanks for being here. I’m really glad you found your way to this space.

♾️ Welcome to Be Unrealistic.

~ Kristin 🤎 (Come hang out with me on Instagram @thiscozychapter)

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