Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice

In this episode, Kristen is joined by author Andrew Newman to explore how reconnecting with your inner spark can help you heal from trauma, move beyond fear and perfectionism, while cultivating greater joy, self-worth, and authentic self-expression.   You will learn:  Why creativity is a powerful pathway for healing trauma, building self-worth, and reconnecting with your authentic self. How perfec...

In this episode, Kristen shares her conversation on Mental Health Monday with Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, Betsy Phillips, founder, and Courtney Hott, board member of St. Gianna's Families, about the challenges of balancing motherhood and work, navigating postpartum, and building the support every mom deserves.   You will learn: How to recognize the difference between mom guilt and shame, and w...

In this episode, Kristen shares a previous conversation from Mental Health Monday with Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, where they discuss how understanding and regulating the nervous system can help reduce stress, improve relationships, and build emotional resilience. You will learn: How your nervous system influences your thoughts, emotions, and reactions to stress. The differences between fight,...

In this episode, Kristen explores how the roles we adopt in our families can shape our relationships, self-worth, and emotional well-being, and shares how understanding these patterns can support healing and personal growth. You will learn: How family roles develop and influence your behavior. Why childhood patterns often carry into adult relationships. The hidden emotional impact of the roles we...

In this episode, Kristen sits down with therapist and anger specialist Bronwyn to explore the hidden role anger plays in emotional healing, self-advocacy, and personal freedom. You will learn: How anger is a universal emotion and can serve as a healthy guide that helps identify unmet needs, boundaries, and personal values. The difference between healthy anger and reactive anger . How suppressed or...

In this episode, Kristen sits down with Deb Dana , a clinician, author, and international lecturer, to explore how understanding your nervous system can help you move from anxiety, overwhelm, and shutdown into greater regulation, connection, and healing.   You will learn: How to recognize when your nervous system is in fight, flight, freeze, or shutdown mode What "neuroception" is and how your bod...

In this episode, Kristen is joined by Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith, trained relationship specialists, speakers, and authors, to discuss betrayal trauma, sexual addiction, and the healing journey of rebuilding trust, emotional safety, and true intimacy after betrayal. You will learn: How betrayal trauma affects the brain, body, and sense of safety Why secrecy and dishonesty often create deeper woun...

In this episode, Kristen explores what emotionally intelligent families do differently and how those patterns help shape emotionally safe adults and healthier relationships.  You will learn: How family communication shapes emotionally safe adults and future relationships The signs of emotionally healthy vs. emotionally unhealthy family systems Why emotional safety, vulnerability, and repair are es...

In this episode, Kristen shares a powerful conversation with Rachel Hall, LMHC, about working through fear and shame, especially during uncertain and emotionally overwhelming seasons.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ...

In this episode, Kristen sits down with trauma therapist and author Yolanda Renteria to explore the deep connection between attachment and attunement, and how they shape every relationship in your life. You will learn: What attachment and attunement really mean, and why they matter in everyday relationships The four attachment styles and how they shape your patterns Why you repeat relationship dyn...

In this episode, Kristen dives into how to help your teen or adult child through a breakup and what parents might be missing when it comes to understanding their child's pain, reactions, and healing. You will learn: How breakups impact teens and young adults differently and why no two experiences are the same Why it's important for parents to notice their own emotional triggers during their child'...

In this episode, Kristen  talks with Ben Eckstein , a therapist specializing in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder , anxiety, and related disorders, about how worry and rumination work and how to manage them more effectively. You will learn: How to recognize the difference between automatic worry and the choices you make in responding to it Why anxiety and rumination feel uncontrollable and how to star...

In this encore episode, Kristen sits down with Dr. Judy Ho to break down attachment theory, how it shapes our relationships, and how we can heal insecure attachment at any stage of life. You will learn:  How attachment styles are formed in early childhood and why they still impact your adult relationships today The key differences between secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styl...

In this encore episode, Kristen sits down with Dr. Kristin Neff to explore how self-compassion can help you break free from shame, quiet self-criticism, and build a more authentic and grounded relationship with yourself. You will learn: How to define self-compassion and the three core components that make it effective The difference between tender self-compassion and fierce self-compassion—and whe...

In this episode, Kristen sits down with Dr. Alina Kastner, an expert in narcissistic relationships and author, to dive into how to recognize unhealthy relationship patterns, why they're so hard to leave, and what true healing actually looks like. You will learn: How to recognize the signs of a narcissistic relationship Why you may feel unworthy, unlovable, or like something is wrong with you Why i...

In this episode. Kristen is joined by clinical psychologist and motherhood coach Dr. Angele Close to discuss how parenting can trigger unresolved childhood wounds, the transition of matrescence, and tools that help parents respond with greater self-awareness, compassion, and connection. You'll Learn: What matrescence is and why motherhood is a major identity transition Why parenting often activate...

In this encore episode, Kristen is joined by Dr. Sherrie Campbell, a licensed clinical psychologist and bestselling author, to discuss the lasting impact of emotionally abusive parents and the journey toward healing. You will learn: How emotionally abusive parents can affect your sense of self and relationships later in life. Dr. Sherrie's personal journey of cutting ties with her family and the i...

In this episode, Kristen sits down with transition and relationship Coach and author Charu Seth to explore what really happens when you wake up one day and realize you've lost yourself in marriage and motherhood, and how it's possible to begin reclaiming your identity.  You'll Learn: How losing yourself in marriage and motherhood can slowly erode your identity and self-worth Why people-pleasing an...

In this episode, Kristen sits down with Rebecca Faye Smith Galli , author, columnist, and resilience advocate, whose life has been shaped by profound loss and unexpected turns. They explore what it truly takes to keep moving forward when life doesn't go as planned.   You will learn: How to move through profound grief without letting it define your life Why honesty is the foundation of healing afte...

Kristen is joined by therapist, trainer, speaker, and author Cynthia Schwartzberg to explore authenticity, brain-based healing, and how reconnecting with the body can help us live more aligned and empowered lives.     You will learn: How to recognize when you're saying "yes" but truly mean "no" Why body awareness is key to making authentic, aligned decisions What brain spotting is and how it helps...

In this encore episode, Kristen sits down with certified sex therapist and clinical director of Maze Women's Sexual Health, Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus to talk about shame, fantasy, desire, and how discomfort can actually deepen intimacy. You'll learn: Why shame and silence around sex disconnect couples. How fantasy and reality are different and why that matters. What really affects desire, including hor...

In this encore episode, Kristen revisits one of the most important conversations in healing work: breaking generational family patterns. You will learn: Why certain family patterns keep repeating and how to recognize the ones you may be carrying   What happens when emotions aren't talked about and how that impacts relationships and mental health The effects of yelling on the nervous system and how...

In this encore episode, Kristen Boice explores how self-doubt develops and practical ways to navigate it, helping you step into your true, authentic self.   Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only...

In this episode, Kristen walks you through how repression and suppression develop, why they live in the body, and how understanding them can unlock emotional, mental, and physical healing. Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. This information is being provided to you for educational...

In this episode, Kristen explores emotional fusion vs. differentiation and how family systems influence anxiety, people-pleasing, and emotional reactivity. She offers insight into becoming more grounded, secure, and true to yourself while staying emotionally connected in your relationships. Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't...