Kristen Finch

Calm AF | Overthinking, Anxiety & Nervous System Regulation

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Calm AF is a podcast about overthinking, anxiety, and learning how to calm your nervous system when your brain won't shut off. It's for high performers who look like they have it together on the outside but feel stuck replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, and carrying way more mental weight than they should have to. Hosted by Kristen Finch, this podcast names what's actually going on beneath the surface—from anxiety and emotional triggers to the patterns that keep capable people feeling internally unsettled. You're capable, trusted, and high-functioning. The goal isn't to fix you...

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Kristen Finch

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Health

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kristenfinch.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Why You're Unintentionally Fighting to Stay Stuck (And How To Stop) 27.01.2021

In today's episode I'm letting you in on something you might not even realize you're doing: fighting harder for what you DON'T want instead of what you DO want. I'm going to tell you why and how to stop. Schedule a consultation call with Kristen

Approval Seeking People Pleasers 20.01.2021

Today's episode is all about approval seeking behaviors and people pleasing. I'll share how to KNOW if you're an approval seeking people pleaser AND 5 thoughts that you can borrow that will help shift you out of approval seeking behaviors and into your full power. Apply to work with Kristen

How To Be Your TRUE Self 13.01.2021

What is my purpose? It's a question I hear ALL the time. And most people think it's a really deep question with a big answer. But I think it's super simple. Your purpose is to BE the realest, most authentic YOU your can be. The problem? You've learned SO much about who you *should* be, and what you're *supposed* to look like. Today I'm diving in and sharing: ~ True Self vs Learned Self ~ Why becom...

The Power of Setting Intentions 06.01.2021

If you want to stop going through the motions and really BE who you're here to be, that doesn't happen on accident. It happens when you decide. Intentionally. Today I'm going to share what intentions are, WHY you need to be setting intentions, how to set intentions and how to REMEMBER your intentions.  apply to work with kristen

Resolution Writing Workshop 2021: How To Write Goals That You LOVE 30.12.2020

Today's episode is half podcast, half goal writing workshop. In my world, we don't write goals because there's something wrong with you that needs to be fixed. We write goals that align with who you REALLY are, underneath the doubt, negative mental chatter, and fear. When you write goals that align with how you want to feel, you don't need willpower and you don't give up. Grab your notebooks, Gorg...

How To Rest Without Feeling Guilty 23.12.2020

I mean...you *want* to rest. But every time you sit down, the thoughts start... "I don't have time" "I have too much to do" "If I have free time, I should be productive" In today's episode I'm gonna turn your thoughts about resting, your thoughts about being productive, your thoughts about resting being something other people have time for UPSIDE DOWN. Because, Gorgeous Soul, resting is the MOST P...

Setting Goals That Stick in 2021 16.12.2020

Two weeks until the new year. HALLELUJAH! Today we're talking about how to set goals that stick! I'm sharing the top reasons people get stuck or give up on their goals and how to fix that.  If you have any trouble with any of the links, please email support@kristenfinch.com  for assistance. To receive the goal writing workshop, click here to be added to the email list . As soon as the class is rea...

How To Stop Worrying About What Other People Think 09.12.2020

Apply to work with Kristen One of the biggest obstacles people face when making changes in their life is the fear of what other people are going to think of them. They want to change their career, but are worried about what their parents will think. They want to set boundaries but are afraid people will their they're mean. In today's episode I'm sharing 4 tips on overcoming the fear of other peopl...

Lack Thinking vs Abundant Thinking 02.12.2020

Today we're talking about the difference between lack thinking and abundant thinking. Lack thinking is "I need to change something so I can feel worthy". It often creates temporary change.  Abundant thinking is "I feel worthy AND I want to change something" and creates sustainable change. Listen in to learn about the difference and how to switch from lack to abundant thinking so you can create the...

Getting Out Of A Funk 25.11.2020

I'm beginning to book clients to begin in 2021. Click here to set up a free discovery call and fill out an application or go to www.kristenfinch.com You know the feeling....you have a few days in a row where you are KILLING it. You feel inspired and motivated and productive. And then? You wake up and it's gone. Without a trace. SO annoying...the dreaded FUNK. In today's episode I'm going to turn y...

You Can Do Hard Things 18.11.2020

Apply to work with Kristen If you want to change anything in your life, you're going to have to do something (or lots of things) that feels hard. Your brain, by default, will do annnyyyyything to avoid the hard thing. It just wants you to stay safe....even if that means staying exactly the same. In today's episode, I'm going to teach you what you're going to experience when you DO the hard thing....

You Are Not Broken And You Don't Need To Be Fixed 11.11.2020

Schedule a consult call here. Gorgeous Soul, You are not broken. You are not a problem to be solved. You are not a project to be fixed. Who you ARE is not fundamentally WRONG....you've just believed it because you were taught it. Today I'm sharing three thoughts to move you towards self acceptance: 1. Who you are, how you are wired, is NOT a mistake 2. Other people's beliefs about WHO YOU SHOULD B...

Feeling Your Feelings 04.11.2020

Apply to work with Kristen  If you want to change something in your life, you're going to have to stop trying to hurry up and FIX your feelings. You're gonna have to FEEL them.  In today's episode I share: ~ what feelings actually are ~ why you are afraid to feel your feelings all the way through ~ 3 common thoughts you have about feelings that keep you stuck and what to think instead  

Stop Consuming, Start Implementing (AKA: It's Time to Level Up) 28.10.2020

Apply to work with Kristen With 100+ episodes under our belt, Show Up and Love is ready for an up-level. BUCKLE UP, BUTTERCUPS. I'm going to level up and teach you more advanced concepts and coach you a little harder. You're going to level up by becoming an active implementor of the tools that I teach you. If you want to *actually* change your life, you cannot passively consume self-help, personal...

Throwback: Self Worth 21.10.2020

Today's throwback's episode is the most downloaded, listened to, commented on episode of all 100 episodes. And there's a reason: it's the heart and soul of this podcast, the meat and potatoes of the message I share: WHEN YOU KNOW YOU ARE WORTHY, YOUR LIFE WILL CHANGE. Apply to work with Kristen

Throwback: Boundaries, Bouncers And Self Worth 14.10.2020

Work with Kristen When you are working on believing you are worthy, you need to fiercely protect your growth. Today's throwback episode is all about how to set boundaries.

Throwback Episode: Addicted to Approval 07.10.2020

Apply for Kristen's 6 month individualized coaching program   Today's episode is a repeat, but for a very specific reason....after celebrating 100 episodes together, we're going to level up. I'm going to start sharing information at a deeper level. I want you to have a solid foundation for some of the key concepts so when I return with brand new episodes, you're ready.  

One Thought Can Change Your Life 30.09.2020

Application for 1:1 coaching To celebrate the 100th episode of Show Up and Love, I am reflecting on WHY I do this podcast: to plant seeds of possibility. And I'm sharing a story of a client who had ONE thought that literally changed her life. Even if it seems like you have a million different things you want to change, ONE thought can change your life.  

How To Feel One Notch Better 23.09.2020

Apply to work with Kristen The transformation we see on social media or on tv seems sexy...the homeless person who becomes a gajillionaire, the couch potato who runs the marathon. But that really isn't how transformation *actually* works. On today's episode I'm sharing: ~ the three stages of transformation ~ why inspiration is NOT a necessary ingredient for change ~ 4 ways to feel ONE notch better...

Acceptance Does Not Mean Giving Up 16.09.2020

Apply to work with Kristen Acceptance is one of the fundamental ingredients in creating a life you want to live. But it gets a bad rap. In today's episode I'm sharing what acceptance actually means and what it doesn't mean: Acceptance doesn't mean giving up. It doesn't mean condoning. It doesn't mean settling. It doesn't mean trying to convince yourself to LIKE something you don't like. Acceptance...

How To Ask Yourself Better Questions To Get Better Results 09.09.2020

Apply to work with Kristen The types of questions you ask yourself every day MATTERS. If you are asking yourself low quality questions rooted in fear or confusion, you will get low quality results. Today I'm sharing three tips to get you asking yourself high level, high quality questions so that you can manifest a life you WANT to live.

Is Your Inner Boss A Bully? 02.09.2020

Apply to work with Kristen There are two types of bosses: the type that lead through fear, intimidation and shame (bully) and the type that inspire and motivate people (visionary). Most people's bosses in their HEADS are bullies. They have a belief that if you lead through love or encouragement, you won't work as hard. In today's episode, I"m challenging that belief and suggesting that managing yo...

Push Pause 26.08.2020

Apply to work with Kristen Sometimes it feels like life is just one big emergency. We feel like we're reacting to whatever is thrown at us when we COULD just push pause. Most decisions are NOT life or death. Push pause. Breathe. Ask for help. Trust the answer.  

3 Basic Truths About Thoughts That You Weren't Taught 19.08.2020

Coaching will change your damn life. Click here to apply to work with me (spots opening in the fall..get on the waitlist now). This episode is one you'll want to listen to again and again. I am sharing three truths about how your brain works and how your thoughts work that are fundamental in creating real and sustainable change in your life. 1. You are not your thoughts. 2. Don't believe every tho...

5 Mindset Shifts To Keep You Moving Forward 12.08.2020

When you're moving forward on the path to your future Self, there *will* be mental blocks that show up. In last week's episode I shared 5 common mental blocks that show up and today I'm sharing 5 mindset shifts (aka thoughts to think on purpose) to practice so you don't get stuck there. Application to work with Kristen Join the FB group 

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