Fix Yourself First with Dr. Kristie

So, you've been cheated on or you're the one who cheated and wondering how to repair trust. In this episode, I’m covering what to do if you find out your partner is cheating on you, how to decide if you should leave or stay in the relationship, and my go-to tips on repairing trust. After working with 1000s of clients you can imagine, I’ve had many individuals and couples who have either been cheat...

We made it into the new year and there's never a better time than now, to focus on improving your connection with yourself and others. Let's kick off the year by focusing on intimacy (a.k.a. connection) in your relationships. The three biggest struggles in relationships is communication, sex, and finances, so there's no surprise these topics are really hard to discuss. In this episode, I'm sharing...

Today, I'm chatting with Kevin Nahai, speaker, and coach. He and I connected and once I heard his story I knew I had to have him on the show. From dealing with a chronic disease to depression, disordered eating, and toxic relationships, he has been able to transform his life, overcome his challenges, and now helps people do the same with his tips and strategies. Here are a few topics we cover: - D...

With all the craziness, stress, and chaos of 2020, it’s easy to forget what’s most important...which is the people in our lives that we love and cherish. I don’t know about you but I’m extremely fortunate to have my family and friends still with me here today. I also have many people in my life that have passed away and any day but especially the holidays is tough. But life keeps going and we deal...

Do you ever get in your own way when it comes to what's best for you? You and I, because we’re human, have a tendency to get in our own way. Meaning, we’re going along, things are going okay and we say or do something that sets us back. Whether it’s to our partner or ourselves, whether it’s a slip up, a screw up, or self-sabotage. Most of the time stress is the culprit that leads us to these. In t...

In today's episode, I'm helping you tackle the connection between your inner critic and intimacy. Specifically, how your inner critic is connected to emotional and physical intimacy. You'll learn the differences in emotional and physical intimacy, how messages you receive become your self-talk, and how you can make your inner critic work for you versus against you. Don't miss this episode and a ho...

We’re right in the middle of the holidays and there’s no better time than now to talk about personal change especially around being our healthiest self. Mind and body. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Christina Carlyle about our bodies, minds, and how we can actively make changes in our lives. Christina is a certified Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, and Mindset, Fitness & Health Coac...

Have you ever felt sorry for yourself or struggled to be grateful? In this episode, Dr. Kristie chats with Liane Chong, author of Hope Inspires Strength. Lianne shares her journey of loss, heartache, and continued motivation to keep putting one foot in front of the other. From the loss of her father, taking care of her disabled mother, and parents her special needs child, Lianne's journey will ins...

In today's show, I’m sharing with you the seven things about differences in sexual desires you need to know. I’m giving you lots of homework so get ready. So many of us at different times in our relationships struggle with differences in sexual desire. Our partner wants sex more than us or we want sex more than our partner. Maybe you’re asking yourself what’s wrong with me...or what’s wrong with t...

Communication can make or break a relationship. So I’m sharing 9 quick tips on how you can be a better communicator. Being able to communicate your wants, needs, and desires, will lead you to see an improvement in trust in your relationship. With an increase in trust, comes a better intimate connection. From holding space during a conflict to not personalizing everything your partner says, you'll...

What can our relationships tell us about ourselves? In this episode, Dr. Kristie is interviewed by Krati Mehra, host of the Beyond the Goals podcast, about the differences between toxic and healthy relationships. We cover a variety of topics ranging from – What a healthy relationship looks like and how we can perform regular relationship audits The signs of a toxic relationship and how to avoid ge...

Do you ever feel disconnected from life? Does fear keep you feeling stuck and not growing? Don't miss my chat with Monica Berg, international speaker and spiritual thought leader. Monica is a self-proclaimed "Change Junkie" and a fresh voice that channels her many years of kabbalistic study along with personal life experiences. In this episode, we discuss Monica's journey of finding herself and ov...

Have you ever experienced professional failure or felt like giving up? Don't miss this episode where I'm chatting with Halle Simpson, coach, trainer, and speaker. Halle shares her journey of growing up with a mom who battled depression, which gave her the experience of quickly becoming independent. She took her experience and the grit she gained from a 20 year career in sales and leadership develo...

Have you ever wondered how your sexual self changes over time? In this episode, Dr. Amy Killen, anti-aging, and a regenerative physician specializing in sexual optimization, aesthetics, and longevity medicine shares her insight in sexual longevity. As a board-certified emergency medicine physician with ten years of ER experience, she saw the impact of unchecked, chronic disease, and disability fro...

Have you ever struggled with figuring out what you need? Does your guilt get in the way of discussing your needs? We all have needs and wants for ourselves as well as in our relationships. Knowing our needs and speaking up for them is the foundation of a healthy relationship. Don’t worry if you’re struggling, I’m going to walk you through my 5 steps to help you figure out your needs without the gu...

Have you ever struggled to love, like, or accept your body? In this week's show, Stefanie Bonastia, a Diet Culture Recovery Coach, tells us everything we need to know to stop the unhealthy and toxic connection we have with our body and food. She shares her journey and struggles with an eating disorder since she was a teenager and the steps she took to learn to accept her body and whole self. Her p...

Does it feel like your relationship is missing something? If you’re feeling disconnected from your partner or need to improve trust in your relationship, start by focusing on any of the 12 types of intimacy. In this episode, I’ll share the 12 different types of intimacy that we are looking for in our relationships. From physical intimacy to emotional intimacy, there are several more needs to be me...

Do you ever feel bored in your relationship or worried you'll get bored? Long-term relationships can get boring, but you can prevent this from happening, or if this is a struggle now, you can turn it around. In this episode, I'm sharing my five tips that work to prevent boredom in your long-term relationship or how to use these to freshen up things. These tips are proven strategies that I use in m...

In this episode, Dr. Kristie is chatting with Dr. Ish Major is the co-host of WeTV’s hit series Marriage & Family Boot Camp Reality Stars and frequent guest host on The Doctors, The Tamron Hall Show, The Today Show, and The Steve Harvey Show. We discuss the different roles of sex in our relationships. Dr. Ish shares his thoughts on how men and women communicate their feelings differently, the impo...

Have you ever been cheated on or betrayed by your partner? Cheating, infidelity, and betrayal can damage trust in a relationship. But what if you're trying to figure out if you want to give your partner another chance, how do you make the best decision. What if you're the person that cheated on your partner? How do you come to terms and win back trust? Join me in this episode for my chat with Jenn...

Ready to bust some sex myths that you thought were true? Join me in this episode as I chat with Dr. Emily Jamea, sex and relationship therapist, to challenge our beliefs about sex. We discuss why it's difficult to talk about sex, how to communicate with your kids about sex, myths about sex that you thought were true, and much more. Dr. Emily brings her experience and knowledge to the show while sh...

Are you going through or have experienced a breakup or divorce and wanting to get your life back on track? In this episode, Elliott Davis, a values-based relationship coach, shares his journey and insight into helping you find the love you're looking for. He's helped many people become more self-aware and find self-actualization, which has led to their best lives ever. He shares his journey of div...

How do we learn how to talk about sex? From what we're taught growing up to our past experiences, we build a narrative about sex and intimacy. Here we are in long-term relationships expecting to talk about, navigate, and have a healthy sexual relationship with not being able to talk about our needs, wants, desires. In this episode, you'll learn the 11 most common barriers to discussing sex in your...

If you've ever felt nervous on a flight, whether it was due to turbulence or your tendency to worry, you're not alone. In this episode, I chat with Adam Brensen, flight anxiety coach. He shares his story of how all of a sudden, during a flight, his life changed. You'll learn how he has overcome his fear and anxiety, as well as tips to help you decrease your worry for your next flight. Even if you'...

Toxic resentment is a common problem for individuals and couples because many things happen within a relationship to get mad about. Your partner says or does something that hurts you so deep that you think how could I ever get over it. There’s not a timeline on your pain and hurt, but if it’s toxic for you, meaning it’s affecting areas of your life, you’ll want to decide if you're going to keep ho...