Conversations with Kris

This week’s episode is a special episode. It’s raw. It’s vulnerable. It’s human. If you’re able to watch this week’s episode on YouTube, we highly recommend it.  Check out the video podcast of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TvUa5X--IOI (We’d love to hear your feedback on the vulnerability of the message and filming this as a video podcast!) And see more of what we're up to on Instag...

If you've ever wondered how mermaids and their tails are come to life, we've got the podcast for you! Join Kris Pace as he meets with Eric Ducharme, the Mertailor, from the Netflix Docuseries MerPeople. This episode is full of inspirational stories and life-goals plus fascinating behind the scenes details about the life of Eric "Mertailor" Ducharme. In this episode Kris and Eric...

Did the last episode have you wondering what it’s like to be on the other side? Welp, you’re in luck, in this episode we talk to Charlie’s caretaker to get her perspective on what it’s like to live the life of a caretaker, her perspective on disabilities, and what her job truly involves.  This interview is inspiring from a perspective that most people won’t ever explore in their lives but will def...

It’s the re-do we've been excitedly waiting to record! A few weeks ago, Kris sat down with his close and inspirational friend, Charlie Merritt, and recorded a podcast episode – but the equipment glitched and the episode never aired. Today, we get to bring you a NEW episode (and even better than the original, if we do say so ourselves) featuring the incredible Charlie Merritt. In this episode K...

It’s a Conversations with Kris Campground Edition! This week we recorded while #vanlife-ing it in the beautiful town of Tarpon Springs on the West Coast of Florida. Kris is joined by Tara and Patti to cover a bunch of random, fun, and interesting topics. They range from exploring deep quotes, how a business opportunity arose in Tennessee, yoga for everyday people, the three different side of Kris...

With Mother's Day this past weekend, Kris decided to chat about Moms -- his relationship with the matriarchs of his life & how that affects his present, what defines a mother, how a mother's role evolves throughout their child's life, plus a few other random topics too! You just never know what words are going to come out of Kris's mouth sometimes. Join us for this week's f...

What does it take to be a champion? What does a champion’s mindset look like? This week Kris tells us all the inner workings of and how to be a champion. He talks more deeply and refines some points about last week’s bonus episode on perspective. This topic leads us to the understanding of the dualities in life, the champion vs victim mentality, and knowledge vs experience. Join us for an enlighte...

Surprise! We know sprung a BONUS episode on our listeners yesterday in place of our usual podcast format BUT have no fear -- we're giving you a podcast with our usual format this week, too! Kris's topic this week is patience. He expresses his views from the perspective of parenting and regulating your emotions to teach and guide kids to develop patience as they grow. Kris also touches on p...

In this special episode, Kris decided to stray from our usual format for a passionate expression of some deep thoughts about The Power of Perspective. Inspired due to a close friend of Kris’s losing their father, he decided to explain thoughts surrounding this event. Our 13th episode was recorded while on a road trip, creating a different quality than our normal. But when the profound thoughts are...

In the latest episode Kris interviews his childhood friend of over 30 years, John Sloane, who shares his inspiring journey of overcoming addiction through friendship and CrossFit. John opens up about his struggles with drug and alcohol abuse, and how it led him down a dark path. He discusses how discovering CrossFit helped him turn his life around and find a new sense of purpose. Kris and John als...

Guilt and shame are two of the most powerful emotions that we feel, but many times they are projected onto us and are not truly our burden to bear. Using life experiences and relatable examples, Kris breaks down where this heaviness comes from, how to recognize it, and how to release the guilt we carry. New episodes will drop every Tuesday, so make sure you set those reminders.  Check out the behi...

In this episode, Kris talks about R-E-S-P-E-C-T, going into his experience in the military (pre & post 9/11), how he sees and has experienced respect in everyday life, and cultivating respect. He also delves into where the respect for each other throughout our society has gone and how to get it back. New episodes will drop every Tuesday, so make sure you set those reminders.  Check out the beh...

In this episode, Kris navigates the differences between men’s and women’s emotions, how to connect with women, and what men can do to tap into their emotional side to become more masculine. (Yes, men, emotions are good!) As Kris states, “I didn’t understand women until I learned how to cry.” Both ladies and gentlemen need to hear this episode! New episodes will drop every Tuesday, so make sure you...

As Kris says, “the best thing you can be in life is underestimated.” In this episode Kris discusses his powerful perspective on why you can get more out of life through observation, listening, and allowing the loudness of society to underestimate you. We also delve into relationships, the philosophies of Buddha, human nature, and more. New episodes will drop every Tuesday, so make sure you set tho...

Truths or untruths? What is your go-to? In this episode, Kris talks about his truth, your truth, and The Truth. We converse over Kris’s journey from ultimate liar to finding his Satya (ultimate truth), the balance of masculine and feminine, being true to yourself, and what it means to speak your truth. New episodes will drop every Tuesday, so make sure you set those reminders. Check out the behind...

Kris talks about what it’s like raising three boys, what to do and what not to do. Growing up in an abusive household, he never experiences a loving childhood but he did know what he did not want his kids to experience. Kris also explains how he supports his sons while being honest about the world around them in terms that they understand based on their ages. New episodes will drop every Tuesday,...

SURPRISE! It’s a BONUS episode! Kris had the opportunity to do a preview of the new Tron roller coaster at Disney World and it got him thinking about the experience in general, but, also, what the basis of the Tron story is all about – perfection vs imperfection. New episodes will drop every Tuesday, so make sure you set those reminders. Check out the behind-the-scenes and what we're up to on Inst...

Our inspirational quotes this week: “Do not fear the unknown. Fear the undone.” and “Everything you want in life is on the other side of fear.” This week Kris talks about FEAR (Pt 1). How it has a big impact on our lives, where it manifests internally & externally, and the ways he's learned to push through it through his life experiences. . We've shortened our episodes so that they're easier t...

“There is no tomorrow without first being in today.” In this episode, Kris talks about immersing yourself in the present moment, what that takes, and what is can feels like. During his service in the US Air Force Kris suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that required him to relearn how to live and process his life. He talks about overcoming and living with his TBI and how it subsequently force...

Welcome to my new podcast, Conversations with Kris. In this episode, I start to delve into my anything-but-ordinary and storied life. I'm a father, veteran, international yoga teacher, and former bad boy who turned his life around gaining profound experience along the way. In this introductory episode, Tara, my student/protégé, sits down and inquires about some of the life lessons & philosophies I...