She Rises

Old patterns can have a gravitational pull because your brain has learned them through repetition. Each time you think, respond, or behave in a familiar way, the neural pathway connected to that pattern becomes easier for your brain to access. Even when you are deeply committed to change, your mind may continue returning to what it already knows. Your vision has the power to create a new pull. In...

Is there something you’ve been meaning to do, but you keep finding reasons to put it off? In this episode of She Rises, Krista explores why the biggest obstacle is often not the task itself, but the story we’ve created about it. We convince ourselves it will be overwhelming, exhausting, or harder than we can handle, long before we’ve even taken the first step. What if the thing you’ve been avoidin...

What if the life you truly want is waiting on the other side of one intentional decision? In this episode, Robin Misick-Chopko shares her inspiring journey of leaving a 35-year career in healthcare at age 55 to become a yoga teacher and create a new chapter of her life. Together, we explore the power of taking intentional action, using the right tools for personal transformation, and realizing tha...

In this episode of She Rises, Krista explores the concept of contingency plans and how they can unintentionally create fear, hesitation, and self-doubt. While preparation has its place, constantly planning for what could go wrong can prevent you from fully believing in what could go right. Krista shares why self-trust is one of the most powerful tools a woman can develop, how to recognize when a b...

In this episode of She Rises, Krista walks through 4 key areas where many women lose momentum: clarity, identity, nervous system regulation, and aligned action. You’ll learn how to recognize what is keeping you stuck and how to begin navigating these areas with more honesty, steadiness, and self-leadership. This conversation will support you in creating more momentum and fulfillment in your daily...

In this episode of She Rises, Krista explores the “Terror Barrier” concept (originally by Bob Proctor) and why we often feel resistance right when real change is about to happen. This “wall” is not a sign to stop, but a nervous system response to growth and unfamiliar territory. Krista breaks down why this happens and shares practical ways to move through fear, build self-trust, and stay committed...

In this episode of She Rises, Krista sits down with Tilithia Small for a powerful conversation about the energetic shifts many people have been experiencing in recent years.   They explore how to stay grounded during times of change, why it's important not to identify too closely with passing emotions or states, and how our personal experiences are deeply connected to the collective energy around...

In this episode of She Rises, Krista explores the way we perceive the blessings, opportunities, and positive experiences that enter our lives. Why do so many of us treat good things as unexpected surprises instead of natural possibilities?   Krista discusses how your relationship with receiving can influence the energy you bring into the world. When you constantly view success, love, abundance, an...

What if the thing holding you back isn't a lack of information, motivation, or opportunity, but too much of it? In this episode of She Rises, Krista explores how complexity often disguises itself as productivity while quietly fueling overwhelm, procrastination, and self-sabotage. So many of us believe we need more strategies, more goals, and more hustle to move forward. In reality, lasting growth...

  In this episode of She Rises, Krista talks about vulnerability and why it can still feel difficult to access, even for people who are naturally open. Being seen as an ‘open book’ doesn’t mean every layer is visible, and sometimes the deeper parts are the ones we keep protected the most. This episode looks at what it really means to go beyond the surface and why that matters for building a more g...

In this episode of She Rises, Krista sits down with embodied brand storyteller, yoga teacher, and founder of Nita’s Coloring Book, Nita Diaz. Together, they dive into Nita’s powerful journey from burnout and overwhelm into a life rooted in embodiment, creativity, and abundance. Nita shares how somatic work transformed the way she approaches both business and personal healing, how she found her voi...

  In Episode 26 of She Rises, Krista dives into the transformative power of accountability and what it really means to take ownership of our lives. It’s easy to blame circumstances, timing, other people, or missed opportunities for where we are, but true growth begins when we look inward. This episode explores how we are often the common denominator in our own experiences, and how our choices, hab...

In Episode 25 of She Rises, Krista dives into the connection between focus, frequency, and manifestation and why the energy you consistently give your attention to shapes your reality. Krista shares powerful insights on embodiment, intentional thinking, and learning how to redirect your attention away from fear, distraction, and negativity. Through practical tools and grounded perspective shifts,...

In Episode 24 of She Rises, Krista dives into the powerful connection between nervous system regulation, personal health, and true abundance. Krista breaks down what it really means to regulate our health, and why it’s the missing piece for so many people who feel stuck despite doing “all the right things.” This episode explores how your body’s capacity to feel safe directly impacts your ability t...

This episode is for the woman who has read the books, listened to the podcasts, taken the courses, and genuinely tried to do the inner work, but still finds herself slipping back into the same patterns when life gets full. Krista talks about why learning something doesn’t always mean it becomes part of how you live, especially when you are running a business, raising a family, managing a home, car...

  In this episode of She Rises, Krista sits down with her coaching client Gina Vliet for a live coaching session. This behind the scenes conversation offers a real look at Krista’s process while highlighting the momentum Gina has been building. Together, they walk through what’s working, where Gina has grown, and how she’s approaching the next stage of her journey. You’ll hear insights on staying...

This week on She Rises, Krista shares her firsthand experience with imposter syndrome and offers practical tools to overcome it. She explores how doubt, and inadequacy can be signals along the path of growth that show your comfort zone is expanding. Rather than this indicating you've gone too far, it might be the sign you are about to level up.   She explores what causes these feelings, how our ne...

This week on She Rises, Krista explores how the ingrained patterns in our nervous system, often shaped early in life, influence the way we show up in the world and how understanding them gives us ultimate authority over our own lives. This episode breaks down how to recognize these patterns, harness your inner power, and become the kindness you want to see in the world.   Join Krista in person at...

In this heartfelt episode of She Rises, Krista sits down with her longtime friend and fellow entrepreneur, Shantelle, for an honest conversation about what it really looks like to create something meaningful while holding the many roles life asks of us. Together, they talk about the journey behind creating a yoga studio, stepping into mentorship and coaching, balancing family with business, and th...

    In this episode of She Rises, Krista shares her post-retreat insights from Nicaragua, unpacking a subtle but powerful realization: how much stress she had quietly allowed into her daily life. She reflects on the shift from living with urgency and obligation to embracing the perspective of “I get to do this,” and the freedom that comes from noticing the small pressures that shape our routines....

  In Part 2 of this conversation on She Rises, Krista continues her discussion with Suzy Alcantara, owner of Reveal Wellness in Sherwood Park. Suzy dives deeper into the realities of building and sustaining a wellness business while working as a massage therapist. She shares honest insight into the ups and downs of entrepreneurship in the holistic health space and how she learned to navigate the n...

In Episode 16 of She Rises, Krista sits down with Suzy Alcantara, owner of Reveal Wellness in Sherwood Park, to discuss her journey from the traditional 9–5 path to building a career rooted in healing, purpose, and holistic wellness. Suzy shares the inspiration that led her to pursue massage therapy and how she realized that helping others through wellness was her true calling. This conversation e...

In Episode 15 of She Rises, Krista explores the power of visibility and what it truly means for women to be seen. Why do so many women hold back, shrink themselves, or wait until they feel “ready”? This episode breaks down the fears around being visible and offers practical skill sets to build real confidence through action. Krista shares mindset shifts, tools for strengthening self-trust, and str...

In Episode 14 of She Rises, Krista dives into a powerful concept she calls “The Gap” - the space between where we are right now and where we want to be. We all carry a vision of a future that hasn’t materialized yet. A healthier version of ourselves. A thriving career. A deeper relationship. A more aligned life. But what happens in the in-between? That distance - the gap - can either fuel us forwa...

In this episode of She Rises, Krista explores how long-held beliefs—often formed in past jobs, relationships, or environments—can quietly shape our confidence, energy, and sense of self-worth. Through honest reflection and personal stories, she unpacks how being made to feel “not enough” can linger far beyond the moment—and how those narratives can subtly keep us playing smaller than we’re meant t...