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In this episode Cristie talks to white listeners, offering resources for educating ourselves and our children. It is an effort to raise anti-racist children and educate ourselves to be allies in the fight to dismantle systemic racism. In this episode Cristie shares her experience and offers to keep having these hard conversations.

How do you feel about the way you look? Does it make you unkind towards yourself? Today, we're very happy to welcome Gina Weiboldt as our guest. Gina has a real-life way of looking at things. She is a holistic health coach and a master of helping people incorporate natural and holistic practices into their lives simply, easily, and in a way that doesn't feel too much or overwhelming. Stay tuned to...

Cristie's daughter is back to answer some more questions from parents. This episode took a weird turn when a real-time parenting conversation takes place. Faith and Cristie break it down and suggest ways parents can better communicate with their teens during this strange time of quarantine and transitions and change.

Cristie talks to a real teenager (her kid) about all the things that are hard to talk about. We answer some questions we got from other parents of tweens and teens. We talk  about social media and how to manage using it and having a decent self-esteem in this crazy world. If you want to follow Faith on Twitter (She says she's a great follow) check her out at @queenofkings112

Cristie talks again to Britni Ross, Financial Coach, about what has changed with the pandemic, and how we can handle our money to ride out the storm.   When income is impacted your foundation becomes your priority. 1. Home 2. Utilities 3. Food & Medicines 4. Transportation These things get paid, in this order, before anything else.   Here are links to all of the goodness Britni provided Instagram:...

How do you feel about technology and social media for kids? Are you for it or against it? Leticia Barr, from Tech Savvy Mama, joins us as our guest for today's show. For a long time, Leticia has embraced and amplified technology for kids. There are many parents however, with teenagers, who are trying to figure out the best way to manage their kid's use of social media. In today's episode, we have...

Are you a creative individual? If so, how are you using your creativity in this currently challenging time? Today, we're excited to introduce you to an incredible woman, Alexandra Jamieson. Alex is an artist, a creative, and a phenomenal coach to women who are bringing their creative natures to light and discovering who they want to be.   Today, Alex talks to us about how to accept that you are cr...

Have you gone through a divorce? Was it an uncomfortable experience? Today, we are very excited to welcome Jessica Ashley to the show. Jessica is a straight-up force of nature who has been at the helm of creating supportive communities for women for quite some time. Currently, she is working as a divorce coach. In today's episode, Jessica talks about how she manages her life as a working mom, and...

In this episode Cristie talks from her experiences as a professional counselor and mom of three. She shares three things she knows about kids and a few ideas about what to do when behavior happens. You can catch more Parenting Tips on IGTV @critzking Parenting in a Pandemic Series.   

This week it is just Cristie, talking about triggers: what they mean, how they manifest and what we can do about them. She also shares some stories of her own experience taming her triggers. This episode was recorded earlier this winter but it seemed particularly timely now, as we all learn more about our own triggers during This Strange Time of Covid and quarantine.  Remember to visit Cristie's w...

Cristie talks about what you may be feeling as the social distancing moves into week 3 in the United States. She offers perspective, observations and tools for managing your mental health during this challenging time. Resources: Thursday evening Mental Health Forum Zoom Cristie's resources for managing time at home  IGTV Parenting in a Pandemic Website to help find local counselors  

Are you moving in the right direction? If not, are you willing to do what it takes to make a change? Today we're very happy to welcome our guest, Amelia Felbinger. Amelia has become a master of pivoting, both in her career and in her life. In today's episode, she talks about how she deals with change, how she has grown, and how she keeps moving in the best possible direction for herself and her fa...

A special episode to offer some tips, advice and plain solidarity as we all struggle through this confusing and anxiety-inducing time. If you want more information like this Cristie will be sharing on her website cristieritzking.com and on social media as well. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/critzking/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CRKCoaching/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook....

Does your child have sensory processing issues? If so, do you keep second-guessing what you're doing, and the way you're doing it? Today's conversation is with Cameron Kleimo, from Sensorymom.com. Cameron is a mom, and she's also an educator who works with children with sensory integration issues, and their parents.   Cameron lives in San Diego with her husband and two young sons, and she has a we...

What to do when Parent becomes a verb. Information on the new book, Explicit Parenting: Tips from the trenches for how to raise good and happy humans which you can find here. Remember to email with conversation suggestions cristie@cristieritzking.com and if you want an inside look at the trenches from which this parenting stuff comes, follow Cristie on IG @critzking

Wouldn't you love to live the life you have always imagined? And to have everything you need? Today, we welcome Becky Morrison, from Grantley Coaching and the Butterfly Society, as our guest. Becky is with us to talk about her life as an entrepreneur. And how she is consciously creating a life she loves while helping others do the same.     Becky is a lawyer by training, and she's now also a coach...

Cristie has a conversation with Britni Ross, a financial coach and Amazon entrepreneur. They talk about money stories and how those affect your life. The conversation includes how to talk about money, how to make grown-up money choices even when your inner child is fighting it, and how taking ownership of your money helps give you more power to change the world.

We've handled some heavy stuff lately so today we're talking about television shows because, well, that's fun. Hear what Cristie can't stop watching and learn about her penchant for British crime solvers. She really is a television connoisseur, even if she says Grammy's instead of Emmy's in this episode! Remember, reach out with suggested topics to cristie@cristieritzking.com or follow and message...

Cristie has a conversation with Leslie Barber from AGriefWarrior. Com about what we should be talking about after a loss and how to help someone you love who is grieving. 

Cristie explores the shame and guilt that keeps us from having a conversation and tells the story of how she was liberated by being authentic and honest about her dirtiest secret.

An intro to the who, what & where of the new Conversations with Cristie podcast.