Fix Yourself First with Dr. Kristie

How comfortable are you talking about urinary leakage, sexual pain, changes in libido, and how long sex lasts with a friend? How about your doctor? So many women are struggling with sexual health and genitourinary issues and not talking with anyone about it, much less getting help. From social stigma and the media’s portrayal of how women’s bodies should look, behave, and perform there is outward...

What if your world turned upside down in the blink of an eye and everything changed? How would you feel? How would you deal with changes that affected every area of your life? Giving ourselves grace and compassion is tough, especially when life hands up one stressful event after another. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Jayne Mattingly and we’re taking on grace, compassion, chronic illness, d...

We don’t enter into new relationships thinking, "WOW, it’s really going to suck when this ends." We start relationships hot and heavy, passionate, and swimming in NRE (a.k.a new relationship energy). We’re having all the feels and can’t keep our hands off one another. Oh the joys of a new relationship… until it ends. And if you’ve ever been broken up with; if you know that feeling of shock, sadnes...

If you’re constantly asking yourself ‘what if’ questions, if you get trapped in your thoughts, or rehash all of the ways you could have done something differently, it’s likely you’re an overthinker. Struggling with over obsessive thoughts and staying stuck in your head is extremely common. One study found that 73% of adults between the ages of 25-35 and 52% of adults aged 45-55 years old are overt...

66 days... that's the average time it takes to form a habit according to a study on change. That's one of the reasons it's hard for us to change our behavior and start a new habit. As humans, we want instant gratification, so much that we can have almost anything delivered to our door within a few hours. How's that for not having to delay gratification! It's no surprise that as fast as we want res...

If you've ever felt stuck, burned out, and craving more, get ready to use curiosity and gratitude to move you forward. In today's episode, we discuss how our journeys teach us who we are destined to be, how our relationship with ourselves and others changes over time, and how we can continue to get out of our own way. Dr. Jeremy Goldberg brings his knowledge and tips to help us get our needs met,...

In a world full of choices, oftentimes we go for comfort food. The starchy, high-carb pleasures that meet an emotional need, but leave us feeling gross. Sure, the idea of eating healthy sounds great, but did you know the effect it can have on your sex life? In this episode, I'm chatting with Christine DeLozier about her book, Diet for Great Sex. You don't want to miss our discussion about: - Explo...

Have you identified a habit in your life that you struggle to change? Is there some behavior that you're doing that isn't serving you or helping you achieve your goals? In this week's episode, I'm chatting with Karolina Rzadkowolska, a certified alcohol-free life coach and author of the book, Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You. We discuss her journey of self-discovery t...

If you’re currently in a long-term relationship, have been in one in the past, or hoping to get into one in the future, get ready to keep the intimacy alive. In this special episode, I'm the one on the hot seat with Kim Jefferson from the Fit Girl Magic podcast, where she interviews me about all things sex, intimacy, and communication in long-term relationships. You're not going to want to miss th...

If it's not you, then I know you’ve got a friend or family member who is struggling in their marriage. Unfortunately, I bet there is a high level of conflict that's happening. Since we’ve all had different experiences in our relationships as well as the families we grew up in, some of us are more likely to stay in unhealthy relationships than others. Depending on what or how much you’ll tolerate…y...

What does your style say about you? Do you have a healthy physical image of yourself? In this episode, I'm chatting with Robin Fisher. She's an image strategist that helps women, regardless of their size, shape, or age, have a personal style that makes them feel confident and look fabulous. Don't miss our discussion about: - How her journey at 6 years old led her into her passionate career - How w...

We all struggle at times with feeling worthy enough. Whether it’s believing it for ourselves or from others…we’re pretty harsh on ourselves. And since you sometimes get stuck in that loop of not feeling worthy enough I’m going to tell you how you can change that by asking yourself a few questions. Each of these questions will help you reframe and rethink how you view your worth.

Do you ever feel stuck in life? You can’t get out of a shame spiral, thought tornado, stuck in a relationship, whether it’s family, friends, personal, or a job. Maybe even that you don’t have any power as a person. Then you’re going to want to take notes because in this episode, I’m sharing the 5 realizations that you’re not as stuck as you think you are.

Does your negative self-talk feel out of control? Are you harsh, judgmental, or negative towards yourself? Your Inner Critic is fueled by your negative self-talk and it’s time to take action. There are three main types of negative self-talk that is keeping you stuck. You can’t create the life and relationships you deserve if you’re busy stuck in a shame spiral. In this episode, I’m helping you ide...

Does your mind need to shift? What would you be capable of if your mindset was serving you versus working against you? In this episode, Brad Bizjack will help us shift our mindset to be realistic, hopeful, and more powerful than ever. We'll cover: - How to avoid victim mentality - The power of appreciation - How are mindset affects our relationships - What to do when one person doesn't want to cha...

How good are you at surviving on your own regardless of your relationship status? In this episode, I'm giving you my 5 tips to help you be okay, regardless of who is in or out of your life. Trusting yourself, needed boundaries, and self-prioritization, you'll find these tips helpful. Join my free Facebook group Ideal Connection (for women) to improve confidence, communication, and your relationshi...

Have you ever experienced a Careergasm? Yep, it’s possible and this week’s guest will explain how you can make it happen. Sarah Vermunt is passionate about helping people figure out what the heck they want so they can quit jobs they hate and do work that feels good. In this episode, we’re covering the signs to watch out for, what gets in the way of finding your passion, why we stay in jobs too lon...

We could all use help when it comes to communication in our relationships. In this episode, I'm giving you 5 easy to apply tips that you can start using today to be a better communicator. Each of these tips are proven to work and they're just waiting on you to give them a try.

Have you ever questioned if you have a right to set a boundary or feel guilty that you had to create a boundary with someone you care about? Boundaries are crucial for us in teaching people how to treat us, but it starts with our understanding of the different types of boundaries. Knowing these can help you feel less guilty and more confident in speaking up for what you need. In this week’s episod...

Your questions are answered this week on intimacy and communication in relationships. Listener’s questions answered: - We’ve turned into friends versus a couple who focuses on the day-to-day of parenting and no physical intimacy… is sex important? - We’re dealing with a lot of stress and pressure as a couple so I’ve been yelling and screaming at my partner… what do I do? I’ve got the answers for t...

Have you ever struggled to trust yourself, partners, friends, or family? That’s where we’re going in today’s episode. I’ll be helping you to identify the 5 things you need to know about trust and tips on how to trust yourself. You’ll also learn the characteristics to look for in trustworthy people. You can’t build better relationships without trust, so don’t miss this episode. Grab your free spot...

How could your life be different if you had healthy boundaries? EVERYTHING would get better. It’s true, with boundaries you will see an improvement in every relationship, especially the one you have with yourself. In this week's episode, I'm discussing: - What led me to focus on boundaries this week - What leads you to struggle with identifying, creating, and upholding your boundaries - The 7 sign...

Don't rush into the new year without trying my Reflect, Prepare, & Plan Method. It's my go-to for closing out one year as I enter a new one. In this episode, I'll walk you through the RPP Method and how you can use it to design your best year yet. From boundaries, awareness, the Whole Self Method, and actionable homework, you don't want to miss this one.

When was the last time you self-sabotaged? That pesky behavior that is preventing you from doing what you want to do..all stemming from yourself. In this episode, I’ll be helping you improve your awareness of self-sabotage behavior, understand how it shows up in either your relationship with yours and others or your career. We’ll also identify the five signs to watch out for that are sending you d...

Do you ever wish you could have a better night's sleep? Maybe that you could wake up rested? In this week's episode, I'm chatting with Lauren Duffell, Certified Sleep Science Coach and Registered Holistic Nutritionist. She spends her days coaching people on how to get better sleep and heal their insomnia. In this episode, we discuss: - How she healed her insomnia - What common issues lead to insom...