Do the Work with Kristi

After 60 episodes of Do the Work, I’ve decided to take a break from podcasting for an undetermined amount of time. I have loved creating and sharing this podcast with you, and I’m so grateful for everyone who has listened, shared, and given feedback for this series. Please continue to re-listen and share these episodes, because there are always more things to learn and practice as we grow and chan...

This week, we are joined by a familiar face on Do the Work, Elizabeth Jaggi! Success is something most people spend their whole lives trying to reach, but what does success actually mean? How do you measure your own success? How do you measure others’ success? Is success internally or externally earned for you? When we link our value and worth to “success,” we may be missing out on the empowerment...

The way you communicate matters. Language has the capability to uplift, inspire, and bring joy. But it also can hurt. Shaming language hurts you and those you speak to. It’s destructive because it can deeply damage self-esteem, create feelings of shame or inadequacy, and hinder healthy communication and relationships. It can perpetuate cycles of negativity and harm rather than fostering understand...

Join me as I delve into the nuances between judging and being judgmental, and as I explore the fine line that separates fair assessment from harmful criticism. Also, discover with me how our perceptions and actions shape our interactions with the world around us. Connect with Kristi: Website Instagram Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The goal of Do the Work is to help people connect with others and God, but also ourselves. And yet, it’s so easy to fall into self-neglect when we are trying to connect with others. Dr. Edith Eger includes self-neglect as one of the main mental prisons in her book, “The Gift.” We have to learn to love and care for ourselves in order to have healthy relationships, to take care of our basic needs—me...

Fear can feel paralyzing. Dr. Edith Eger talks about fear and hopelessness in her book, “The Gift,” and today we’re joined by another mental health professional who also has lots of experience working with these common emotions. Is fear learned or can we be born with it? How can hope grow? How do I step out of fear and hopelessness? All these questions might be answered for you in today’s episode....

Dr. Jill Manning is back on Do the Work to talk about developmental maturity. Dr. Manning is a successful licensed MFT specializing in sexual betrayal, and although developmental maturity plays a huge role in that area, it also affects each of us every day in big and small ways. Tune in to learn what developmental immaturity versus maturity look like, the key traits we’re born with, and the key is...

Have you ever felt wronged or unfairly treated? Whether it's a minor disagreement or a significant betrayal, the sense of injustice can trigger feelings of resentment, leading to thoughts of bitterness and animosity towards the person or situation involved. This is a universal experience— a fundamental aspect of human nature that contributes to the development and expression of resentment across c...

We’ve already read and reviewed one of Dr. Edith Eger’s books, and “The Gift” is just as good. In her first book, “The Choice,” Dr. Eger tells her story of surviving the Holocaust and Auschwitz, as well as her experiences becoming and working as a psychologist. In contrast, this second book of hers is “a practical guide to help us identify our mental prisons and develop the tools we need to become...

Welcome back to Do the Work! This week Kristi is on her own as we take a look at one of the most difficult but most important mental prisons—victimhood. Living in this prison is a paralyzing and powerless place to be. The key out of this prison is learning to accept and surrender to reality, and in the process becoming more self-aware, empowered, and resilient. Doesn’t that freedom sound amazing?...

Welcome back to Do the Work! Today we’re working towards identifying the twin pitfalls of avoidance and rigidity. These two mental prisons often hold us back from living our most fulfilling lives. Elizabeth Jaggi joins us to look at the roots of avoidance and rigid patterns and discover strategies to break free and embrace a life of growth and freedom. Connect with Kristi: Website Instagram Facebo...

In this insightful podcast, we delve into the nuanced distinction between shame and guilt, unraveling how these emotions impact our lives differently. Explore how the weight of secrets can keep us trapped, hindering personal growth and relationships. Join us as we uncover the power of vulnerability and the liberation that comes with shedding light on our hidden truths. Connect with Kristi: Website...

“I know you are, but what am I?” This phrase may take you back to elementary school, or to a similar thought you had last week. We’ve spent the last month talking about relationships. One of the most crucial principles in creating and maintaining any relationship—romantic, familial, or friendship—is forgiveness, and that’s what we’re talking about today with Ganel-Lyn Condie. Ganel-Lyn is a motiva...

There are two kinds of people in this world—those who make friends everywhere they go and those who don’t. Just kidding! Forming and maintaining relationships looks different for everyone—but being hard-wired for connection is universal. In this conversation, join Kristi and some friends she met a couple weeks ago while on vacation as they talk about intro/extraversion, trust, honesty, and many ot...

It’s Valentine’s Day. Maybe you’re going on a fancy date tonight or maybe you still have to whip up dinner to feed your kids. Maybe you have a Galentine’s party, or maybe you are sitting at home alone. Regardless of your relationship status or how you’re feeling during this day of love, this episode is for you. For this brief episode, walk with me through what love actually is, and how we can choo...

Love and lust are two powerful and often intertwined emotions, yet they are vastly different in how they affect our minds, relationships, and ability to connect. This month in Do the Work we are focusing on relationships, and many will be celebrating love on Valentine’s day. Kicking off this theme is our guest Steven Croshaw, a husband, father, grandfather, and co-founder with his wife of S.A. Lif...

This week, Kristi flies solo as we wrap up our month of change. We’ve talked about change in multiple areas of life—physical, emotional, relational. Have you noticed any change in your own life this month? The truth is, even though we’ll move on to other topics in this podcast, change will continue to happen around us and through us. Change is a daily choice and a lifelong requirement. Connect wit...

We’re a couple of weeks into New Years Resolutions. How are your resolutions feeling? Are you finding yourself reverting back to old patterns? Change is difficult and uncomfortable, and there are tools to help you get out of your post New Year’s rut.  This episode’s guest is Brannon Patrick, a husband, therapist, co-creator of Therapy Utah, and a fellow podcaster. Although he specializes in t...

It’s our month of change, and change isn’t possible without vulnerability. Although often perceived as weakness, vulnerability is crucial for connection and a catalyst for innovation and creativity. Change cannot happen without vulnerability. So why do we avoid it? What is so scary about being vulnerable?  In this episode with Mary Scoresby, dive into the answers to these questions and more....

In a world filled with constant distraction, we’ve learned to avoid feeling pain and discomfort by leaving the present. In this episode, Joe Morton—father, husband, athlete, author, and host of “A Cup of Joe Podcast”—shares his passion for using mindfulness to find peace, awareness, and clarity. Whether through meditation, mindful breathing, or simply paying attention to the present moment, mindfu...

New Year’s resolutions. Were you filled with a sense of dread from those three words? Well, guess what? You don’t HAVE to set New Year’s resolutions. Did you know that? Do you feel like a weight has been lifted? With a new year, so many of us feel the need or desire to set lofty goals—lose 30 lbs, eat healthier, fall in love, get a raise at work. But really, change happens little by little, and th...

What do you think about Jesus? What words come up when you think of his personality? Would you say he’s playful? Fierce? Disruptive? Cunning? John Eldredge would—and did—describe Jesus using these traits and so many more. Join us as we explore his book, “Beautiful Outlaw,” with guests Nancy Haight and Sarah Abbott. This book brings up lots of opinions, beliefs, and feelings. Many feel inspired, ot...

Only a few days left until Christmas! This might feel exciting, overwhelming, and maybe even painful. In a short and sweet episode, walk through some holiday thought re-frames and listen to a beautiful poem reminding us what the giving season is really about.  As we near the end of 2023, we approach 9 months of podcasting. Thank you for listening, contributing, and supporting throughout this...

This episode features Skip Brooks, whose life was forever altered by a tragic accident that claimed his wife Charmaine and daughter Lizzie. Skip, is a man of empathy and kindness, and shares his journey of loss, love, and the power of giving. Hours after Skip and Kristi discuss his experiences, Kristi has an unexpected experience with loss. Discover how their experiences illuminate the intricate r...

There are about 8.1 million people on earth right now. Most of us want to leave our mark on the world and really make a difference, but it’s easy to feel small and insignificant with that staggering amount of people. Can one person really make a difference?  Nancy Cadjan’s emphatic answer to that question is YES! Are you wondering how? Sounds like you’d better listen to this episode! Nancy is...