Bloom Where You Are Planted Podcast with Christine Krahling

Ever wonder how you're going to make it through the holiday season in one piece? Between the shopping and the social obligations, the kids' concerts and the (political) dinner table discussions, it's enough to make you want to pull the covers over your head until New Year's.   Christine feels your pain! Today she talks to Kate Hanley, author of How to Be a Better Person, who shares tips for keepin...

Ever wondered what it takes to be a podcast host? Maybe you've got a great idea but can't wrap your brain around all the tech-y stuff—microphones, headphones and editing, oh my! Have no fear, dear listeners, as today Christine talks to Phyllis Nichols of Sound Advice Sales and Marketing who discusses why podcasts seem to be so popular today, what you need to know to be a podcast host and if there'...

When you hear the expression, "The sky's the limit," it can mean many things. For occupational therapist and mom Lynn Amell, it means leaving no stone unturned when it comes to advocating for her 15-year-old son, Matthew, who has autism.   Whether you, too, are raising a child on the autism spectrum—or know someone who is—you will surely be inspired by this episode.    To learn more about those li...

In honor of World Mental Health Day tomorrow, Christine talks to Maggie McCurdy, MS, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor, about teens and anxiety.   In these challenging, social-media-driven times, the term "anxiety" seems to have become a catch-all for the daily stressors that ail us. Teens process things differently than adults, though, and have their own set of challenges when it comes to...

You know that expression, "Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans?" Well, today's guest knows that expression all too well.    Dee Carpenter and her husband, Paul, planned an idyllic trip to Italy back in the fall of 2011. What they experienced was anything but. Christine talks to Dee, a retired McDonald's executive, about the injuries she sustained while on this trip, the chall...

Did you enjoy the summer but are having a hard time getting "back on track?" Maybe you fell off the workout wagon, didn't clean out the kids' toy room like you wanted, or simply spent too much time lounging by the pool with your summer reading list. (Is there such a thing??)   If this sounds like your summer, then this episode is for you! Christine talks to business development coach Jen Liddy abo...

It's August, and for many women, this means prepping children for college, and perhaps becoming an "empty-nester." But how do we make the transition from years of making lunches and being needed to a much quieter existence? To help navigate this uncharted territory, Christine talks to Melissa T. Shultz, author of "From Mom to Me Again: How I Survived My First Empty-Nest Year and Reinvented the Res...

Christine talks to Bryony Grealish, a chef born with a rare genetic condition who is defying all the odds. For more about Bryony, visit  www.thefingerlesskitchen.com

Get your beach bag ready! Bloom is talking books today! Christine shares some summer reading picks and gives listeners a personal update. 

Christine talks to Jim Martin, a retired marketing consultant, single father and all-around inspiration. Jim's path to single fatherhood wasn't your typical one. Listen in to see how Jim was able to "bloom" despite some pretty traumatic circumstances.   For more information about Ronald McDonald House Charities visit:  https://www.rmhc.org/

Christine goes "back in time" and shares the story of her daughter's diagnosis with celiac disease long before the diet was commonplace.  Check out Christine's blog, CeliacSavvy, at  https://christinekrahling.com/celiacsavvy

Christine talks to Kristin Biondi, a mom of two, about her struggles with postpartum depression.  Crouse Hospital's "You Are Not Alone" Family Support Group: www.crouse.org/services/maternity/familysupport CNY Medical Center (Clinic for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders) 739 Crouse Avenue, Suite 340, Syracuse, New York 13210 315-428-1820 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-888-273-8255

Christine talks to Kelly Vasquez, an esthetician and mom of twins. Kelly discusses her path to motherhood, including undergoing fertility treatments, giving birth to a son with special needs and why 2016 was a bittersweet year. For further information about the The Aarskog Foundation, visit: www.aarskogsyndromefoundation.co.uk   (Michelle Erskine, Founder)

Christine talks to Marie Thornton on International Women's Day. Marie is a cancer exercise specialist, a graphic designer, and a breast cancer survivor. Tune in for this inspirational conversation.    For more information about Marie, visit:  Instagram: @Stracattackfitness Facebook: Marie Thornton Or contact Marie at:  wthornt1@twcny.rr.com Resources mentioned on this episode: Hematology-Oncology...

A podcast from writer and former magazine editor Christine Krahling. In this episode, Christine shares her journey of leaving the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania—where she lived with her family for more than 10 years--for a move to Central New York. Find out how "Bloom Where You Are Planted" was born, what it feels like to be the new kid in town, and what you can expect in future episodes.