Bloom Where You Are Planted Podcast with Christine Krahling

Christine talks to Lori Miller Kase, author of the Young Adult novel, The Accident. They discuss Lori's writing journey and the inspiration for writing her novel; why it's important to be part of a writing community and why writers should not take rejection personally. They also share their summer reading picks!    Christine can be reached at Christine. Krahling@gmail.com ; https://christinekrahli...

Christine talks to Elizabeth Powell, owner of Bee the Light Wellness.  In this episode, they talk about what happens when women find themselves in misaligned communities;; "mean girl" culture; Akashic Records, and the ideas of being "too much" or "not enough."    Christine can be reached at Christine. Krahling@gmail.com ; https://christinekrahling.com .  Sign up for Christine's  FREE Substack, "Th...

Christine talks to Dr. Kimberly Bonds Grocher—a licensed clinical social worker, executive coach, and yoga instructor—about people-pleasing, the myth of having it all, and more.  Christine can be reached at Christine. Krahling@gmail.com ; https://christinekrahling.com . Sign up for Christine's  FREE Substack, "The Reading Life" here: https://substack.com/@christinekrahling Dr. Grocher can be reach...

Christine talks to Kathy Koenig, MS, N.C.C., an educator and consultant who helps caregivers feel seen and supported.  Kathy's work focuses on the often invisible role that caregivers hold, and the grief that can run alongside it.  Christine can be reached at Christine. Krahling@gmail.com ; https://christinekrahling.com . Sign up for Christine's  FREE Substack, "The Reading Life" here: https://sub...

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Christine returns with her annual "Bloom Summer Book Picks" episode, offering book recommendations and sharing what she'll be reading this summer. Books mentioned in this episode: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens And the People Stayed Home by Kitty O'Meara Writers and Lovers by Lily King How to Live at the Beach by Sandy Gingras You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen Happy i...

If you had plans and goals that got sidetracked by the circus that was 2020 (and who among us didn't?) this is the episode for you. Christine talks to Dana Hilmer and Wendy Perrotti--life coaches and founders of Camp Reinvention--who talk about about how to create your "compass point" and why it's so important to know where you're starting from before you begin moving in a new direction. To learn...

If one of your New Year's resolutions is to "keep your eyes on your own paper," and stop worrying about what everyone else is doing on social media, then this episode is for you. Christine talks with Nichole Cavallaro, LMHC, about why we compare our lives to everyone else's online "highlight reels" and what we can do to stay in our own lanes and know that we are enough just as we are. For further...

Has it been a struggle to show up as your best self with your significant other during these challenging times? Look no further, as Christine talks to Pripo Teplitsky, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who specializes in relationship issues. Listen as they discuss empathy, compassion, and how to "do conflict well." For more information about Pripo Teplitsky, visit: www. pripo.com. Pripo'...

Christine talks to Nancy Davis Kho, author of The Thank-You Project, about how a small act of gratitude can help us show up to be the best versions of ourselves, even in these challenging times. For more information about Nancy Davis Kho, visit: MidlifeMixtape.com ,  Midlife Mixtape Podcast , www. DavisKho.com

For more information on Dr. Lori Whatley, or her book, Connected and Engaged: How to Manage Digital Distractions and Reconnect with the World Around You, visit  www.drloriwhatley.com . Find her on social drloriwhatley (Instagram) or on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/ dr loriwhatley. 

To read Christine's award-winning article, Seven Tips for a Successful Book Club, visit  https://christinekrahling.com/portfolio   Contact Christine: bloompodcaster@gmail.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/christine.krahling Instagram: @bloompodcaster Twitter: @bloompodcaster LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinekrahling/ Books mentioned in this episode: An Anonymous Girl (Greer He...

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Christine celebrates the one-year anniversary of Bloom Where You Are Planted with special guest Joan Lunden!  For more information about Joan Lunden visit:  www.joanlunden.com   Check her out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @JoanLunden    Join Joan's Facebook Lives every weekday at 1pm EST  www.facebook.com/joanlunden

Christine welcomes Jennifer Driscoll back to Bloom Where You Are Planted. In Episode 23, Jennifer talked about the premature births of her children, Lily and Aidan, which resulted in her and her husband, Justin, establishing Lily's Hope Foundation (Allentown, Pa.)   In today's episode, Jennifer talks about the miscarriage she experienced in-between the births of her children. She discusses the emo...

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Christine shares a personal story for this bonus episode recorded during the COVID19 crisis.    For more episodes of Bloom Where You Are Planted, visit   https://christinekrahling.com .  Email Christine at  bloompodcaster@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/Bloom-Where-You-Are-Planted https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinekrahling/ https://www.instagram.com/bloompodcaster/

Meet Jennifer Driscoll. Jennifer is a full-time working mom of two young children who just happens to run a nonprofit organization as well. Jennifer's babies were both born prematurely, which made for some not-so-smooth sailing for a while. Even so, shortly after the birth of her second child, Jennifer decided to channel her knowledge, experience and a deep desire to help others, into establishing...

Christine talks to Matthew S. Newman in an episode you surely won't forget. Matthew, author of "Starting at the Finish Line: My Cancer Partner, Perspective, and Preparation," talks about what it was like to be diagnosed with brain cancer at 39 years old. You will no doubt be inspired after listening to this conversation.    To learn more about brain cancer and the fight for a cure, visit:   https:...

In this episode, Christine welcomes Mary Wuerdeman back to the podcast. In Episode 17,  Mary talked about grief, and losing both of her parents and 24-year-old son, Brian, in the same year. Today Mary joins us to talk more about Brian and his struggles with opioid addiction. Listen to one mother's journey down this unpredictable and complicated path. Listen to Mary's podcast:  Grief Relief, It Tak...

Christine talks to Cindy Kennedy, a nurse practitioner living with Lyme disease. Cindy, who worked in women's health for more than 20 years, discusses how, as a knowledgeable healthcare practitioner, she struggled for years trying to figure out what was making her feel so awful. Listen as Cindy discusses her journey to diagnosis, as well as what others can do to support those living with Lyme dise...

Does the winter make you want to pull the covers over your head and not come out until spring? You're not alone. According to  psychologytoday.com , Seasonal Affective Disorder is estimated to affect 10 million Americans. That's a staggering statistic. But the good news is, there are ways to treat it. Christine talks to Leslie Hereba, MS, LMHC, of Hereba Mental Health Counseling, who shares her ow...

It's a new year and Christine is talking to the QUEEN of reinvention—Lesley Jane Seymour! Fans of MORE Magazine will recognize Lesley's name, as she was the former editor-in-chief of the publication that gave a much-needed voice to women over forty. Listen as Christine talks to Lesley about why she created Covey Club, how to reinvent yourself, and why it's so important to connect in today's busy w...

It's likely that you know someone who is grieving during this holiday season. But how do you know the "right" things to say and do when someone close to you has experienced a loss?   Listen as Christine talks to writer and podcast host Mary Wuerdeman, who shares her grief journey and offers tips as well as hope for those grieving through the season, and every day.  Listen to Mary's podcast:  Grief...

When you hear "ex-NFL wife," your mind may go all reality-show on you, right? Well, not so fast...not only is Angela Marshall—also known as "Author Stone"--the ex-wife of an NFL player, but she's an entrepreneur, an author, and a motivational speaker. Clearly a successful woman in her own right, Angela gets candid with Christine about what it's like to grow up as a light-skinned African-American g...