The Rise Up Thriving Podcast

Two of the most important questions we can ask ourselves are 'Who am I?' and 'What do I want?'.   In this episode, we break down the 5 questions you need to ask yourself if you are ready for radical change.   If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a girlfriend.   I would also love to connect with you on Instagram @rise_with_kristina and  @riseupthriving.

This week I am joined by Eni, @holisticdpt, as she shares about her healing journey.   We often hear that we outgrow people in our lives when we do the healing work, but what about our family?   Eni shares her experience with the way 'small t' trauma interfered with her life and the person she wanted to be.   If you feel stuck and you aren't quite sure why, this episode is for you.   And, as alway...

We don't get to choose the life we are born into.  We also don't get to choose when we will learn the lessons from our life experiences.  What we can choose, is how we want to define ourselves and what future we want to create for ourselves, despite our past experiences.     If you feel as though you have been dealt a difficult hand, listen to this week's episode with Darcey Elizabeth for the insp...

I have Telma Sanchez on the podcast this week to share about her journey of becoming an author and to talk about her new book, Own Your Dance.   She shares the important lessons she learned as an immigrant coming to the United States from Mexico City and the messages she wanted to pass down to her young daughters.     This episode is a powerful reminder that it is not your responsibility to fit in...

I don't know who needs to hear this, but you are exactly where you are supposed to be. This week in this solo episode I share a life update as well as some messages I needed to hear myself. The 3 primary takeaways you will get from this episode are: Tell people how much they mean to you, TODAY Focus on what matters most Know that no matter what your expectations were, you are not behind.  You are...

On this week's episode, Ebony Fleming shares about her experience with sexual assault and her journey of healing.   She speaks about the obstacles she had to overcome just to admit that she needed to ask for help.  Some obstacles we discuss are: Escaping the environment Admitting the truth to those you love Seeking help from law enforcement Needing to be strong in a black community Overcoming the...

I love this free-flowing conversation with my friend, Melissa Emily.  In this episode we chat about: How do you define your worth? If worthiness doesn't resonate for you, what word does? Breaking away from relationships that make you question your worth. Discovering your essence and liberation.   If you want to learn more about or connect with Melissa, you can find her:   On her website TheWorthyW...

This week, my guest Jenna Klopfenstein, and I dive deep into the importance of being clear about your identity during transitions in life.   Whether you are a college athlete getting ready to graduate, a new mom, a woman who is preparing for retirement, or a woman going through any phase in life where you are transitioning, this episode is for you.   We talk about the questions you need to ask you...

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Katie from Sort of Spiritual. Katie is a Human Design Teacher and we talk about using your human design to set intentions for 2023.  If you are interested in learning more about Katie, or connecting with her, you can find her: On her website: https://sortofspiritual.com/ On her podcast: Sort of Spiritual Podcast On Instagram: @sort.of.spiritual

I don't do New Year's Resolutions and you shouldn't either.   Listen to this week's solo episode to learn why I don't believe in resolutions and what I prefer to do instead.   My wish for you is that you have a healthy, happy, fulfilling and magical year ahead.     If you would like a V.I.P. (Vision, Intentions, Priorities) Session + a Human Design Reading, message me on Instagram @riseupthriving...

As we head into the new year, I thought it would be the perfect time to bring my friend, Kelsey Smith, onto the podcast to share about her wake up call after a near-death experience.   This time of year is when we begin to look forward to the year ahead and what we want to accomplish or achieve.   Rather than needing devastation or rock bottom to act as our catalyst, what if you could make the cha...

Dr. Emily Jacobs joins me this week to talk about her new book 'Live Your Life For You, (Not Your Mom)'.     We discuss the conditioning that is born from a difficult relationship between mothers and daughters and how to begin to heal.   Dr. Emily Jacobs also explores: What it means to be a recovering perfectionist Setting boundaries with your mom Learning how to parent in my own way The power of...

This week's episode Whitney Harvey, Lawyer turned Coach to female lawyers, shares that it is never too late to do what makes you happy.  After Whitney discovered she wasn't happy pracitcing law, she knew something needed to change.  She shares how she realized that environments could change to better support lawyers so that they could feel fulfilled in a profession they worked so hard to get into....

Join me this week for a solo episode where we talk about What is trauma? How does trauma affect us as adults? Why am I so passionate about doing the healing work? Journal ideas to go along with this week's episode: Where do I still have work to do? What would it look like if I prioritized peace in my life? What would need to change? I will be transferring weekly journal prompts to our mailing list...

Kelli Melissa started a non-profit after she lost her sister to a completed suicide. In this episode, she shares about finding purpose and meaning after tragedy. Kelli Melissa's non-profit, BCC Evolution,is centered around education because she didn't understand what her sister was going through as she was struggling with her own mental health challenges.  To learn more about Kelli Melissa and BCC...

As we head into the busy holiday season, join my guest Thia Lutich and me as we talk about stress, kids and holiday triggers.   Thia gives her top tips to deal with the triggers when they arise.  Because we all know they are going to happen whether we want them to or not. Which tip(s) will you try to implement this year? Take a screenshot and tag us on Instagram. You can connect with Thia on her w...

We are in a loneliness epidemic.   More than ever before, we crave deep connection.   However, we aren't just seeking any connection and we certainly are not craving the gossip girl friendships.   So how do you know what a real community is and how do you find it?   In this episode, we talk about: Intention Setting What to avoid in friend groups/communities What a healthy community looks like How...

As a survivor of domestic violence, Kristen Faith went from escaping abuse to advocating for change. Kristen is a leader, an advocate and a voice, changing the narrative and the conversations around domestic violence.   She founded a non-profit that was committed to combating abuse and breaking cycles of generational trauma. After reaching millions of people around the world and raising more than...

We're backkkkkkk! After a 2-month hiatus, we are back at it. Though longer than I had anticipated, the time away afforded me clarity around my purpose and mission for this community. I share about my personal experiences of growth and struggle over the past two months because I want to create a space where we have open and honest conversations. I also share about my two week solo trip to Portugal...

We are officially wrapping up Season 1.   Thank you for growing and evolving with me over this past year. I could not have done this without so many brave women courageously sharing their stories, expert guests sharing their wisdom and you, the listener. My mission for this podcast is and has been: Inspire others to know that healing is possible through the sharing of real-lie stories and expert g...

This month's expert guest, Jennifer Hartzog, shares about healing her own chronic pain and then investing herself into this work in order to help others discover pain relief, too.   After living with severe daily pain throughout her body for 24 years, she found herself screaming with frustration and desperate for a solution. Listen to the episode to hear the natural approach Jennifer learned for h...

This week's guest, Wendy Lorenzo. is a transformational healing coach. She shares her story of her own transformation after hitting rock bottom and how that led her to become a coach to help others discover the freedom that is truly possible.   Wendy talks about: The effects of high expectations in childhood Her hardworking parents doing all they could to live the American Dream The instilled pres...

I was honored to have the opportunity to interview my 92-year-old grandmother on this week's episode.   We chat about: Her perspective growing up in the 1930s The greatest technological advancement Evolving societal norms Her greatest advice And more.   DM me on instagram, I would love to hear from you @riseupthriving.  As we near the end of Season 1, let me know if you or someone you know would b...

This week I am talking about grief + trauma. I think the relationship between trauma and grief is not often discussed and it can be one of the biggest challenges in the healing journey.   In this episode we cover:  The idea of Ambiguous Loss The 5-step grief process My personal struggle with grief How grief + trauma coexist  How our expectations can increase our feelings of grief If you are strugg...

This week's guest, Amanda Clark, shares her journey from becoming a mom at age 19 to a successful entrepreneur today.   She doesn't hold back on the work that was required, both inner and outer work, to get where she is now.   And most importantly, Amanda wants other moms to know that a life of your dreams doesn't die the moment you become a mom. There is power in showing your children that you co...