Understanding Family Roles and How They Shape Your Life

Healing the Inner Critic and Rebuilding Self-Worth with Mary Beth Fox

In this episode, Kristen dives into the hidden roots of the inner critic with licensed professional counselor and motivational speaker Mary Beth Fox, exploring how early experiences influence the stories we tell ourselves and how healing begins. You will learn: * How to identify the voice behind your inner critic and uncover the childhood messages shaping your self-worth. * Why childhood trauma and emotional experiences can lead to perfectionism, people-pleasing, and shame in adulthood. * How to separate inherited beliefs from your authentic voice so you can stop believing your inner critic. * The three-step process to heal emotional wounds in your relationships and with yourself. * Practical ways to replace self-criticism with self-compassion and build a healthier, more confident relationship with yourself. Connect with Mary Beth Fox: www.theinnerchildtherapist.com [https://www.theinnerchildtherapist.com/] Mary Beth Fox Podcast: Not Good Enough Stuff with Mary Beth Fox Mary Beth's Book Recommendation: The Giving Tree [https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060256656/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_J0QT39VFMDEZ080E29V6?linkCode=ml1&tag=boice01-20&linkId=1f33e4852960d9dfa694f0cd8a9b72ca] Subscribe HERE [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: * Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] * Watch the episodes on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@KristenDBoiceLMFT] * Follow Kristen on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kristendboice/] * Kristen's TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@KRISTENBOICE] * Have Kristen Speak at Your Event [https://kristendboice.com/speaking/] * Disclaimer [https://kristendboice.com/disclaimer/] This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

How to Follow Your Spark and Not Your Trauma with Andrew Newman

In this episode, Kristen is joined by author Andrew Newman to explore how reconnecting with your inner spark can help you heal from trauma, move beyond fear and perfectionism, while cultivating greater joy, self-worth, and authentic self-expression. You will learn: * Why creativity is a powerful pathway for healing trauma, building self-worth, and reconnecting with your authentic self. * How perfectionism, comparison, and fear of judgment quietly block creativity and practical ways to move through them. * Why just 20 seconds of courage can help you overcome resistance and finally bring your ideas into the world. * How a simple nighttime reflection practice can rewire your inner dialogue, strengthen confidence, and support emotional resilience. * Why following your spark instead of your trauma creates lasting personal growth, deeper fulfillment, and a more creative, conscious life. Connect with Andrew Newman: Www.andrewnewman.me Www.consciousstories.com When you purchase these books through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost: Andrew Newman's Books: 1. Hug Who Got Stuck (The) [https://amzn.to/4vXNlAF] 2. The Tree of Goodness [https://amzn.to/4asVyE2] 3. The Fish Who Searched For Water [https://amzn.to/3RfC8vX] 4. Bee Who Could Not Choose Her Flower [https://amzn.to/4vG2eak] 5. The Unicorn who Found her Magic. Helping children connect to the magic of being themselves. [https://amzn.to/3QzmMCl] 6. The Hug Factory Bursts with Love. Helping kids to reduce anxiety when feeling pressured [https://amzn.to/4ggvLTh] 7. A Little Light [https://amzn.to/4eMgBmo] 8. The Girl With Waterfall Eyes [https://amzn.to/3QTxm7h] 9. The Circle People [https://amzn.to/4v6Mj3M] Andrew Newman's Book recommendations: 1.Conscious Discipline Building Resilient Classrooms | Condition Like New [https://amzn.to/446LZqL] 2. Hands of Light: A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field [https://amzn.to/4wkjuC4] Subscribe HERE [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: * Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] * Watch the episodes on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@KristenDBoiceLMFT] * Follow Kristen on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kristendboice/] * Kristen's TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@KRISTENBOICE] * Have Kristen Speak at Your Event [https://kristendboice.com/speaking/] * Disclaimer [https://kristendboice.com/disclaimer/] This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

The Mental Health Challenges of Working Motherhood: Postpartum, Mom Guilt & Childcare

In this episode, Kristen shares her conversation on Mental Health Monday with Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, Betsy Phillips, founder, and Courtney Hott, board member of St. Gianna's Families, about the challenges of balancing motherhood and work, navigating postpartum, and building the support every mom deserves. You will learn: * How to recognize the difference between mom guilt and shame, and why it matters for your mental health. * Practical ways to cope with postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and perfectionism. * Why asking for help is a sign of strength and an essential part of healing. * How the rising cost of childcare impacts working mothers and career growth. * How St. Gianna's Families is helping working moms through financial support, advocacy, and a compassionate community. Subscribe HERE [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: * Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] * Watch the episodes on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@KristenDBoiceLMFT] * Follow Kristen on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kristendboice/] * Kristen's TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@KRISTENBOICE] * Have Kristen Speak at Your Event [https://kristendboice.com/speaking/] * Disclaimer [https://kristendboice.com/disclaimer/] This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

How to Calm Your Nervous System and Build Emotional Resilience

In this episode, Kristen shares a previous conversation from Mental Health Monday with Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, where they discuss how understanding and regulating the nervous system can help reduce stress, improve relationships, and build emotional resilience. You will learn: * How your nervous system influences your thoughts, emotions, and reactions to stress. * The differences between fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and flop responses, and how to recognize them. * Simple, science-backed techniques like breathwork, movement, and bilateral music to regulate your nervous system. * Why self-awareness is the first step toward responding with calm instead of reacting impulsively. * Practical ways to build emotional resilience and strengthen your relationships through daily regulation practices. Subscribe HERE [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: * Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] * Watch the episodes on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@KristenDBoiceLMFT] * Follow Kristen on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kristendboice/] * Kristen's TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@KRISTENBOICE] * Have Kristen Speak at Your Event [https://kristendboice.com/speaking/] * Disclaimer [https://kristendboice.com/disclaimer/] This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

Understanding Family Roles and How They Shape Your Life

In this episode, Kristen explores how the roles we adopt in our families can shape our relationships, self-worth, and emotional well-being, and shares how understanding these patterns can support healing and personal growth. You will learn: * How family roles develop and influence your behavior. * Why childhood patterns often carry into adult relationships. * The hidden emotional impact of the roles we take on in our families. * How family dynamics can shape your self-worth and identity. * Ways to recognize and break free from unhealthy patterns for lasting healing. Subscribe HERE [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: * Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] * Watch the episodes on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@KristenDBoiceLMFT] * Follow Kristen on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kristendboice/] * Kristen's TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@KRISTENBOICE] * Have Kristen Speak at Your Event [https://kristendboice.com/speaking/] * Disclaimer [https://kristendboice.com/disclaimer/] This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.