PART 2: The Day I Questioned If I Was a Good Mom (Real Talk on Strong-Willed Kids)

How Do You Want to Be Remembered?

In this heartfelt episode of Faith Over Iced Coffee, Cristina reflects on what truly matters in life — not titles, money, or status, but how we love, support, and treat others. Through faith, personal experiences, and scripture, this episode is a reminder to lead with kindness, compassion, and purpose every single day.

Welcome to Faith Over Iced Coffee ☕️🤍 | A Little About Me

Hi friends, and welcome to Faith Over Iced Coffee. In this episode, I’m introducing myself and sharing the heart behind why I created this podcast. I’m a mom of three, working full-time, traveling for work, balancing motherhood, faith, career, and all the beautiful chaos life brings. I definitely don’t have it all together, but I’m learning to walk through life with grace, faith, honesty, and a lot of iced coffee. This podcast is a space for real conversations about faith, parenthood, work, life struggles, growth, and everything in between. There’s no perfect schedule here — I record when I feel led to speak and when something is placed on my heart. Whether you’re listening while driving to work, cleaning the house, sitting in school pickup line, or just needing encouragement, I hope this space reminds you that you are never alone. Thank you for being here 🤍🙏

The Battles We Don’t See

In this heartfelt return episode of Faith and Rice Coffee, Cristina opens up about the silent struggles so many people carry behind closed doors. From anxiety and depression to emotional exhaustion and loneliness, this conversation is a reminder that not every battle is visible. This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder to check on your loved ones, lead with empathy, and remember that even the people who smile the brightest may be hurting silently.

You Can Have Both: Career, Motherhood & No Guilt

In this episode, I’m opening up about one of the most common questions I get—“What do you do for a living?”—and the deeper conversation that always seems to follow. From working as a nurse to transitioning into the bone marrow transplant and cell therapy space, I’ve built a career I truly love. But with that passion also comes assumptions… especially around motherhood, travel, and the idea of “mom guilt.” Today, I’m sharing my truth—what it really looks like to balance a full-time career and being present for my children, why I refuse to feel guilty for loving what I do, and how I’m raising my kids to understand hard work, purpose, and possibility. This episode is for every woman who has ever felt judged for her choices—whether you work, stay home, or do a little bit of both. Because at the end of the day… you don’t have to choose. You can have both. 🤍

PART 2: The Day I Questioned If I Was a Good Mom (Real Talk on Strong-Willed Kids)

In Part 2 of this deeply honest conversation, Cristina moves from the breaking point into the rebuilding. After opening up about a raw moment in motherhood, she reflects on what it truly means to raise strong-willed children with both love and boundaries. Through faith, practical parenting shifts, and personal growth, Cristina shares how she’s learning to guide—not break—her children while also giving herself grace in the process. This episode is for the parent who feels overwhelmed, stretched thin, and unsure if they’re getting it right… yet continues to show up anyway. Because maybe this season isn’t about perfection— it’s about refinement, for both you and your child 🤍