220. bitter sweet hormonal symphony

223. commit me

Seven days to Ireland, and the most important document in the house is missing. This week, Kristina walks us through the high-stakes scavenger hunt for Vince’s passport and the moment she realized she might not be losing her mind -she might just be highly protected. We’re talking travel stress, unusual calm in the face of chaos, and the ‘extra credit’ work our guardian angels do for us.

222. bro

At age two, Marina has officially retired her ‘baby’ status and moved straight into her ‘landlord’ era. This week, we’re talking about the wild independence of the fourth child and the moment I realized my toddler views me more as a roommate than a mother. If you’ve ever been ‘bro-ed’ by a tiny human, this episode is for you

221. i will protect you, at all costs

Kristina goes back to the bedroom floor where she spent her childhood protecting everyone but herself. This week, she shares a breakthrough from therapy about ‘re-parenting’ the little girl inside and why the survival skill of ‘saving yourself’ might be holding your adult relationships hostage. Grab the tissues; this is an unfiltered dive into the difference between forgiving and truly healing.

220. bitter sweet hormonal symphony

I almost ended my 30-year relationship over a double-sided, syrupy lollipop. In this episode, I’m getting raw about the “whoremones” and the reality of perimenopause symptoms that nobody warns you about—specifically, the cold, analytical “Lawyer” that takes over your brain and detaches you from your heart. We’re talking about: If you’ve ever felt like a stranger in your own body or wondered why your marriage suddenly feels like a court case, this one is for you.

219. ai mom

Is AI taking over the world? Maybe. But for now, it’s helping Kristina Curtin plan for college, analyze real estate, and save her from the ‘meeting time suck.’ Tune in to hear how to embrace the dark side and make AI your most productive family member.