Don't Sweat The Small Stuff - Live The Big Stuff

On the spiritual path, cultivating silence is a worthwhile pursuit. In Buddhism, Hinduism, and other ancient wisdom traditions, silence is honored to purify the mind and reconnect with the divine. This week, Kristine shares some valuable practices you can begin today to eliminate distraction and help you wake up to presence and the voice of your inner wisdom. 

There’s no doubt that life can be FULL of upsets and annoyances; big and small. However, life calls on us to take responsibility for our happiness and spiritual well-being. Today Kristine reveals how you can identify and release the emotional triggers holding you back from your true spiritual potential. As soon as you do, you will receive more of what you truly desire.

Feeling a little lost; or even hopeless? Especially in the face of a major life transition, feelings of victimhood and bitterness can keep us stuck “in the waiting room” of our own lives. Kristine Carlson shares a powerful self-inquiry exercise to help you identify your biggest dreams and ignite momentum in your own personal hero’s journey.    In 2006, after building the bestselling franchise Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff with her husband Richard, Kristine Carlson faced a shattering loss―the sudden death of her beloved spouse. Woven with the remarkable stories of others’ loss and recovery, her deeply moving story reveals a clear process of healing that is common to everyone and goes far beyond ordinary prescriptions for getting through hard times. In her beloved book, From Heartbreak to Wholeness, Kristine offers a life-altering map for navigating the heroic journey from loss to joy―one that ultimately awakens readers to a deep love affair with life.  

If you’ve ever taken a yoga class or read a spiritual wellness book, you’ve likely come across the concept of “chakras” and their role in bringing us back to balance.    According to ancient wisdom tradition, there are seven energy centers (chakras) that run down the spine. Believed to play a significant role in the flow of energy in your body, blockages in any of these are known to manifest as mental, physical, and emotional ailments.    Kristine dives into all seven chakras and explains how you can identify and clear any blockages so you elevate your energy system. Leave today’s episode ready to take chakra healing into your own hands so you shine your brightest! 

We are most connected to our spiritual selves when our lives are aligned with our sense of purpose. So when it comes to our careers, our work doesn’t only have to be just 'a job'; but a beautiful vehicle to express our gifts and talents in the service of others.  Career strategist and co-creator of Career Catalyst, Julie Bauke joins Kristine on the show to share her best insights on building confidence and achieving authentic career fulfillment at any stage in life. Listen in and leave inspired to pursue the professional path that lights up your soul! 

In the spirit of our new series, Kristine visits a medical intuitive healer. She walks you through their session together, and all she learned about restoring her hormones and body back to balance. If you’ve been feeling like “something just isn’t right” in your mind, body, or spirit, this episode is for you! 

Are you craving to connect to your most spiritual self? In our new series, Kristine Carlson shares her own metaphysical journey with you. Learn her daily rituals and the special practices she is using to enable deep, transformational healing for lasting, positive change.

Award-winning advocate for human rights, physician and epidemiologist Dr. Paul Zeitz shares his insights on how we can begin to heal the division in our nation for a unified tomorrow. Listen in and feel empowered to initiate peaceful and positive change in your community, starting today!   

Co-founder of women’s wellness retreat, Breathe and owner of Skin Deep Medical Spa, Jamie Cole, joins Kristine on the podcast to talk about becoming our best selves in mid-life. Refreshingly open and honest, Jamie reveals how she learned to trust her instincts in business to breathe into new possibilities at every stage of life.  Learn about Breathe Retreat 2024: https://www.breatheretreat.net/

Grown-ups need hugs, too! Licensed social worker and founder of Hug Monsters, Rev. Edie Weinstein joins Kris on the podcast today to talk about how the “epidemic of loneliness” is causing us to feel starved for physical affection more than ever. Edie shares how all of us (whether you’re coupled or single), can overcome the taboo of touch so we reduce stress and improve our mental, emotional, and physical health. 

When it comes to the loss of a loved one, you never have to move on - you only have to move forward. Kristine pulls back the veil on life after death and shares how she remains connected to her late husband, Dr. Richard Carlson. Whether you have recently lost a loved one or you’re looking for the assurance of a sustained connection with your loved one after death, this episode will change the way you grieve, live, and love.  

Do you feel like your romantic relationship is flaming out? Falling in love and staying in love can be two completely different stories. Any healthy long-term relationship requires us to renegotiate and reinvigorate our connection with one another along the way. Kristine Carlson shares her best tips on how to navigate conflict, reinvigorate your romantic spark, and deepen your love commitment.

Hesitating to get back on the dating scene? Renowned dating coach Evan Marc Katz is on the podcast today to share his insights on how to re-enter the modern dating scene at any season of life. He explains the ‘how-to’s” of dating in today’s modern age for strong, successful women looking for true connection. 

Many of us experience the longing to connect with our highest spiritual selves at some point in our lives. Kristine Carlson sheds light on how you can embark on your own journey of self-discovery and spiritual evolution with an open heart. Let this episode illuminate your path toward your spiritual growth while deepening your overall life experience.  To help you navigate this season with more peace and inner calm, Kristine Carlson is making her Golden Pause Meditation available to you for FREE. This practice will help you become more mindful and return to joy when you’re feeling overwhelmed. Get the meditation at https://kristinecarlson.com/golden-pause-2/ 

When was the last time you took a close look at your wellness habits? Reevaluating the way we take care of our mind, body, and spirit is an essential part of reconnecting to our highest self. Listen in and receive inspiration to reduce stress and make a meaningful upgrade to your self-care routine!    To help you navigate this season with more peace and inner calm, Kristine Carlson is making her Golden Pause Meditation available to you for FREE. This practice will help you become more mindful and return to joy when you’re feeling overwhelmed. Get the meditation at https://kristinecarlson.com/golden-pause-2/ 

What big wish are YOU ready to claim in your life? The founder of the inspirational jewelry line Wishbeads, Alexa Fischer, comes on the podcast today to share her vision of “wishing” as a wellness modality. Today’s show serves as a beautiful reminder of the power of our dreams when we live with intention.   

Do you know how to (really) live in the moment? Worrying about the future or ruminating over the past keeps us stuck, afraid, and unhappy. Today Kris shares exactly what she does to return to the present moment in low times. Learn mindfulness tips to help you live presently engaged with your most beautiful, vibrant life - it’s waiting for you!  

Joy is always present. What might be missing, is you! None of us feel “joyful” all of the time, but there are some simple ways we can return to joy when we are feeling low. In today’s episode, Kristine Carlson shares some easy mindfulness practices you can use to reconnect with your authentic, joyful self.

Living embodied wakes us up to the full human experience. Yet, it’s a challenge to stay present and embodied as we move through life! Kristine Carlson explains how chronic dieting and other life stressors can cause us to detach from our bodies, and how you can rebuild a healthy relationship with yours. Get into your body and show up in your life with your mindful, loving presence - you deserve to live your life to the fullest.

Self-inquiry is essential to awakening to our most vibrant lives. In this intimate episode, Kristine Carlson reveals her practice for deepening her self-awareness, and the questions YOU can ask yourself on your journey to self-discovery. Don’t let this year go by without diving deep into who you are now, and what’s true for you.