Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff with Kristine Carlson

In this replay from the Kindness Matters series, Kris sits down with Dr. Stephen G. Post: a true scholar, philosopher, and man of deep heart. Together, they explore the soul-warming stories that have shaped his extraordinary life. His gentle wisdom and kindness shines through every moment of this conversation.    Discover:   why kindness isn’t weakness—it’s the ultimate strength how kindness suppo...

In this replay from the Kindness Matters series, Kris is joined by Dr. Marcy Cole, a holistic psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Kris and Marcy explore how managing negative self-talk is the first step in practicing true self-kindness.  In today’s episode, you’ll learn:  -how to gently interrupt negative self-talk  -why self-kind...

Kristine opens this replay of her rich and inspiring Kindness Matters series with a heartfelt conversation with Michael Chase about cultivating kindness as a way of life. Michael—bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and founder of The Kindness Center—shares how simple, intentional acts of kindness can uplift our daily lives, transform relationships, and support both personal and collective h...

Kristine celebrates National Kindness Awareness Week by bringing back one of her most cherished series: Kindness Matters. There’s no better moment to revisit these heartfelt conversations that highlight how living spiritually begins with the simple, intentional choice to be kind. In this special introductory episode, Kristine reflects on how kindness helps us move through conflict with greater com...

We all have days when our energy dips and everything feels a little heavier. In this gentle, heart-opening episode, Kristine reminds you that low moods are simply part of being human—and that they don’t define you. She shares how gratitude can shift your inner state, open your heart, and help you return to a place of peace and perspective. You’ll learn: -why it’s okay to experience low moods witho...

Peace begins the moment you pause, turn inward, and trust the quiet guidance of your own spirit. In this episode of the Communication Mastery Series, Kristine walks you through three specific steps to open yourself to spiritual guidance and listen to what your deeper intuition has to say. You’ll learn how to: -open your heart to Spirit and release doubt -attune yourself to presence so you are divi...

Amy Wong helps visionary leaders and teams – like Salesforce, Meta, and LinkedIn – build relationships that drive real results. Today she joins Kristine on the show to explore what it really takes to communicate with clarity, confidence, and heart. Amy shares how fear and anxiety shape the way we speak and listen, and offers practical tools to move from uncertainty to trust.   Amy Wong is a TEDx s...

Conflict doesn’t have to drive us apart—it can actually become the doorway to deeper intimacy. In this episode, Kristine Carlson explores how getting clear within yourself first is the key to transforming difficult moments into loving, constructive conversations. She reminds us that conflict isn’t “bad” when it’s handled with maturity, presence, and care—it can be a chance to strengthen trust and...

In this tender episode of the Communication Mastery Series, Kristine Carlson shares the practice she and her late husband, Richard, used to keep their marriage strong: setting aside sacred time for heart-to-heart communication. She explains the simple yet powerful parameters they followed so each of them felt deeply heard and understood. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Choose a set time for...

Recorded just before her Italy retreat, Kristine shares how to move beyond the surface and create genuine intimacy in new relationships. Drawing from her experience working with women in retreat settings, she explains how simple gestures—like a warm greeting, smiling, or gentle touch—can melt away superficial barriers and allow us to meet each other in our shared humanity. In this episode, you’ll...

Kristine launches her brand-new series, Communication Mastery, with an inspiring invitation to explore how deeper, more mindful communication can transform every relationship in your life.  In this series, you’ll discover how to: Navigate difficult conversations without triggering defensiveness Become less reactive and more grounded in your responses Understand “separate realities” and practice gr...

Kristine welcomes back Dr. Paul Zeitz to the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, Live the Big Stuff podcast for a heartfelt conversation about the true meaning of patriotism. Together, they explore how honoring our shared rights and humanity can bring us closer, even in times of deep division. Together, they reveal practical insights on how to: -Recognize whether leaders are working for unity or fueling...

In the first episode in the Unify Series, Kristine Carlson speaks from the heart about the division and extremism we’re seeing in America today. At a time when polarization seems louder than ever, Kristine offers a compassionate call to return to moderation, empathy, and connection. This episode is a reminder that when we choose to stand in unity rather than division, we become part of the healing...

Join Kristine Carlson as she talks with life coach and Women Waking Up author Wendy Valentine—a guide for women ready to reignite their spark and embrace the magic of midlife. Wendy shares her powerful story of transformation, showing how unexpected change can become a catalyst for courage, freedom, and joy. Her daring leap into van life across Europe isn’t just adventure—it’s proof of what’s poss...

Reentering the dating world in midlife can feel daunting—but it doesn’t have to be. Internationally acclaimed relationship coach Bern Mendez joins Kris as she reflects on her own early experiences of stepping back into dating after loss, and together, they share practical strategies for navigating modern dating with authenticity and self-confidence. Bern Mendez is a neuroscience-based dating and r...

Joy is always present. What might be missing is you! We all go through moments when joy feels distant, but with a few simple mindfulness practices, we can find our way back to that inner light. In this popular replay episode, Kristine Carlson shares gentle tools to help you reconnect with your natural state of joy — even on the hard days. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why joy isn’t constant — and...

There’s no doubt that life can be full of upsets and annoyances — both big and small. But life also calls us to take ownership of our happiness and spiritual well-being. In this meaningful and beloved replay episode, Kristine Carlson shares how to identify and release the emotional triggers that may be holding you back from your true spiritual potential. Once you do, you’ll begin to open up to mor...

Feeling angry? You can press pause – and return to peace. Anger happens to all of us, and can help us understand unmet needs. Yet left unchecked, it creates more pain than progress! In this powerful episode, Kristine Carlson shares how one simple practice can change everything. Listen in and discover: -Why anger isn’t the enemy—it’s a messenger -How to recognize the real need behind your frustrati...

In the 4th episode of the Inner Confidence Series, Kristine is joined by longtime coach, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author Kim Somers Egelsee for a powerful conversation about coming back to yourself as the foundation for lasting confidence. Kim shares the transformative practices she uses to help clients reconnect with who they truly are, move beyond hidden blocks that erode self-trust, and sh...

Feeling lost or unsure of who you are in this season of life? This week in the Reclaiming Inner Confidence series, Kristine Carlson talks with transformational coach and host of The Revelation Project, Monica Rodgers about what it really takes to reconnect to your sovereign self. Monica shares the creative path that helped her break free from the cultural conditioning that encouraged overachieveme...

What if the fog you’re feeling isn’t confusion – but a lack of confidence? In this second episode of the Reclaiming Inner Confidence series, Kristine explores the subtle ways our confidence gets depleted—and how clarity returns when we reclaim it. Listen in and learn… How to identify the negative mindsets that can chip away at your confidence The real reason self-doubt creeps in when our confidenc...

Kristine launches her new series: Reclaiming Inner Confidence. If you’re in a season where challenges or deep change have caused you lose belief in yourself, this series is for you. Learn how rebuilding your self-faith is a process; and outlines the steps you’ll need to take along this path. Drawing from her personal experiences and heart-centered guidance, she sets the stage for what’s to come in...

In this illuminating episode of The Inner Radiance Series, Kristine Carlson is joined by spiritual medium and bestselling author Rebecca Rosen for a heart-opening conversation about growing your inner light. They explore how to embrace divine guidance during life’s challenges, and how to stay grounded through practices like self-care, yoga, and earthing. Rebecca even offers Kristine a powerful per...

For women in midlife, embracing gratitude is more than a practice - it’s a way to open the heart, invite light in, and let it spill into every corner of your life!  Kristine shares how cultivating gratitude fuels a mindset of hope and optimism, even amid life's challenges. When the world feels heavy, your gratitude can become a powerful anchor, protecting your inner glow from the stress that dims...

Is your inner critic getting the best of you? In this inspiring episode of The Inner Radiance Series, Kristine Carlson reveals how midlife women can soften the negative voices in their head and nourish the light within. With compassion and wisdom, Kristine guides you to see your inner critic not as a voice of truth, but as a pattern that can be observed and transformed.  Through powerful tools and...