Do the Work with Kristi

Christmas is all about Christ, and this week’s guest is here to share how he finds and shares Christ through any way he can, especially in music. Kenneth Cope is a musician and composer. He has composed over 25 songs for the EFY program, has 12 of his own albums, and is the creator of Son of Man, a stage production celebrating Jesus Christ. Throughout his career, he’s been honored with many awards...

Happy holidays! And also—uncomfortable holidays, disappointing holidays, sad holidays, lonely holidays, exhausting holidays. Does this ring true for you too? In this episode, Kristi is joined by some close friends (all some familiar faces) to talk about the expectations and realities of the holiday season. Liz, Becky, and Michelle are all wise, fun, and empathetic women, who have plenty of experie...

In a public speaking course, Kristi read a very popular self-help book, How to Win Friends and Influence People. While this book has helped some people and the author does address some important things, this idea of winning people over and persuading them to agree or like you is actually very harmful.  We’d like to suggest an alternative: Be a friend and connect with people. When we measure o...

How does emotional health affect physical health? And vice versa? Answers to this and many more questions can be found in “The Body Keeps the Score,” a book that has spent over 141 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list, including over 6 months in the #1 spot.  Steve Berry, a family physician in Orem, UT, joins Kristi to talk about the truths they have both found in this book. As a medic...

With the holidays right around the corner, we start to hear lots of things about happiness and joy. And those things do happen with the holidays, but often so does pain and hurt. This week, Kristi is joined by a long-time friend. As you’ll hear, Sandy’s journey hasn’t been easy, but is such an amazing example of how our stories don’t define who we are or even the reality we live in. Sandy has cont...

Do you want to know the magic sauce to strengthen any relationship? You’re in luck—this episode is just for you. Kristi is joined by the boys of Ninety Eight Studios, the studio that makes this podcast possible. Jack, Tanner, Zach, and Kristi talk about validation and gratitude, the tools that will change every relationship you have.  Connect with Kristi: Website Instagram Facebook Connect wi...

Geoff Steurer is back! Geoff is a LMFT at a private practice in St. George, UT, specializing in betrayal trauma within couple relationships. As a recap, Geoff was on the podcast before, and shared with us his passion to help others connect with each other and with themselves. In this episode, we tackle a difficult and painful topic: betrayal trauma. Every relationship and marriage has breaches in...

In a turn of events, today’s guest on the podcast is. . . Kristi! Yep, that’s right. In her place, the host today is Vicki Winterton, Kristi’s sister, who suggested an episode for the listeners of this podcast to get to know Kristi a little bit more. Kristi was only 4 years old when Vicki, the oldest in the family, went off to college. But that didn’t stop them from developing a close relationship...

Besides the obvious, there’s another “D word” that feels like a bad word: divorce. Every single person has been touched by divorce in some way, and yet it is so difficult to talk about. Kristi, Amy Frandsen, and Bryce Vellinga dive into each of their experiences with divorce. The goal for this episode is for every listener to learn some tools for moving through divorce or helping others to move th...

Join Kristi, Eden Rasmussen, and Kenzie Evans in a discussion about one of our favorite books. “The Choice” is by Edith Eger, a holocaust and Auschwitz survivor, psychologist, and master of the “healing arts.” This book is an authentic and inspiring account of what it takes to heal and escape the prisons of our own minds.  Kenzie is a mom of three kids under two. She is a soccer coach and tra...

A theme in this podcast that you have and will hear over and over again is that relationships are what matter most. For relationships to feel fulfilling and connecting, we have to build bridges instead of walls. In this episode, learn what building walls looks like, why we build walls, and how to instead build bridges.  We challenge you to look at your own relationships and see where you coul...

Do you regularly compare yourself to other people—their bodies, jobs, families, or relationships? We do too! Comparison is a human experience, but also a painful one. In this episode, Becky Berry and Kristi discuss the dangers of comparing, especially when it comes to physical appearance and health. Becky shares her expertise on eating disorders, and truths behind comparison and being critical abo...

Where were you on September 11, 2001? Although many of us weren’t physically present for the tragedies that happened on this infamous day, we can all relate to the devastation and pain associated with this day and so many other tragedies. Dr. Richard Heaps joins Kristi this week to talk about trauma—both big traumas and “little-T” traumas that we all experience. As we work through our own experien...

Last year, Kristi took a hike to help her heal from a painful and crushing day. On this hike, she bumped into Matt Galland, who she hadn’t seen or interacted with in years. He quickly proved to be exactly what she needed on that hard day—a messenger for God’s love and awareness of Kristi. Now, over a year later, both Matt and Kristi chat about this experience, as well as the importance of nature f...

If you’ve tuned in to the podcast before, you’ve probably heard this phrase: “Relationships are what matter most.” Today, we are joined by Geoff Steurer–a husband, father, and Marriage and Family Therapist. Geoff has been fascinated by relationships since he was a kid, and has 25 years of experience working with those affected by addiction, abuse, and other destructive behaviors. He and his wife h...

This week, Kristi goes solo and shares her experience as she trains for the “Triple Bypass” bicycle ride. This ride involves biking over multiple mountain passes—a hard, long, and seemingly never ending climb. But then, the peak comes and the ride back down is purely joyful.  From the time we were born, we too have climbed and will climb many summits. Learning to walk, graduating college, hav...

Our guest this week is Gracy Christensen. Gracy is from Gunnison, UT, she is formerly Miss Sanpete County, and is a junior at Utah State University. In this episode Gracy shares with Kristi the pain she feels when she compares herself to others. Her fear of losing important relationships, and the temptation to believe she has to do life “perfectly”.  It’s a human experience to feel like we’re...

Today I am interviewing Mandi Biesinger. Mandi is a wife, mom to 3, and adolescent therapist at Families First Pediatrics. She has a Masters degree in Social Work and has been working as a therapist for 12 years, helping kids and families. In this episode, Mandi and Kristi chat about how children can benefit from therapy, how parents can better connect with their children, and better ways to suppo...

Craig is a father, husband, entrepreneur, friend of Kristi, and owner of a Leadership Coaching Practice. He is also running for a Provo City Council position. In this episode, he discusses with Kristi some of the things they both teach and learn through their coaching businesses. Kristi shares some of the one-liners Craig has said throughout their years that have impacted her, including how import...

Courtney is married to Kristi's youngest son, and they live in Honolulu, HI. In this episode, Courtney and Kristi talk about some of their perfectionistic tendencies and where perfection comes from. They also give examples on how to reframe these tendencies. When we are unwilling to look at and address our own perfectionistic tendencies, we will have a difficult time connecting with ourselves...

This week's guest is Jim MacArthur. Jim grew up in California in a troubled family with two alcoholic parents, but turned his life around through continuous learning and helping other people. Jim was a clinical professor, psychologist, and counseling director at BYU, teaching for 38 years. He's been married to his wife, Sherri, for 55 years. Together, they have 10 children and many grand...

Join Kristi and Abby as they have a lively conversation about the Karpman Triangle and discuss that recognizing drama when we see it is essential for maintaining healthy relationships.   The Karpman Triangle consists of victim, rescuer, and persecutor, and is very commonly used to avoid addressing real feelings and emotions and distracting ourselves and others by going in to one of these 3 behavio...

Join us for one of the very first conversations recorded for this podcast! Matt and Katie have been married for 6 years, have two little boys, and live in South Carolina on a hobby farm. They discuss with Kristi what to do when either person in a relationship isn't having their needs met, and how to find freedom by letting go of shame and embracing truth. Connect with Katie: Instagram Faceboo...

This week's guest is Mallary Beaudin—wife, mother of 4, labor & delivery nurse, and a client of Kristi's. Mallary and Kristi discuss the importance of self-care and awareness. Learning to love ourselves is key to healing, but it can be hard to know where to start. Mallary shares her experiences in doing the work by asking for help, checking in with herself, and getting curious with t...

Kristi visits with Jayson Edwards—a dad, husband, and the creator of one of Provo's main food groups: J. Dawgs. In this episode, learn about the courage and grit that it took to build a family and a business. In the spirit of Father's Day coming this Sunday, Jayson and Kristi discuss some of the joys and difficulties of fatherhood, and how validation and time together can make all the di...