Fix Yourself First with Dr. Kristie

If you think you have had it tough, then don't miss Oleg's story. From having to leave his home in Russia and his mother as a child then coming to the United States to start his life, he has overcome many barriers. In this episode, we discuss his belief that every human has a unique story that can make an impact on the world. Listen as we discuss how you can start today to realize your own story a...

​So here you are, you have a big decision to make. You know you need to make a change, but you are unsure what to do. You have two options, do you stay in your unhealthy relationship, or do you decide to leave. ​In this episode, I share the five questions you need to ask yourself if you are considering ending your relationship. From checking all the boxes to weighing the good versus bad days, don'...

Do you ever feel controlled by fear? Whether it's real or imagined, fear can cause you to spiral and feel stuck. From fear showing up in yourself or your relationship, you can learn to navigate through it. In this episode, I explore what fear is, how it shows up in your life, and practical tips to help you overcome it. The days of being a victim to your fear are over. You deserve a life where fear...

If you had 30 minutes with an expert in nutrition and health, what would you ask them? In this conversation with Jenna Braddock MSH, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT we discuss how to make healthy easy. As a former athlete, mom, and coach's wife, she gives practical advice on how you can make changes to create the life you deserve. From parenting to coaching athletes, Jenna's experience in helping people...

In this episode, I chat with my two besties, Mona and Lisa. We have been a trio for the past fourteen years as we have taken on life together. From bad relationships to celebrations, our friendship has endured because we prioritize one another in our lives. We discuss how we have grown within ourselves and the changes we had to make to find healthy relationships. This episode gives a sneak peek of...

Have you ever wondered how someone ends up as a sex therapist? I get asked a lot of questions but especially how I ended up in the field of sexuality. In this episode, I share how my life went through many different turns, as well as my biggest failure, which led me into my dream career. If you have experienced failure, I challenge you to view it differently. What if something you failed at was th...

Wondering what a surgeon has to say about the connection of food, relationships, and emotions? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Robert Cywes, who has spent many years recognizing the connection between our emotional management systems, relationships, and how it is connected with the food we eat. From personalities, communication, relationships, anxiety, depression, addiction, food, and feelings, w...

As a whole person, you need to be connected to your sexual self. You deserve to have insight into your wants, needs, and desire, but many people struggle due to inner barriers. In this episode, I'll discuss the three major barriers that keep you from connecting with your sexual self and how to overcome each of them.

Addiction isn't the end for every addict; for many, it's just the beginning on a path of discovery. In this episode, I chat with Mark Crandall author, speaker, and clinical interventionist. To say he's lived many lives already is an understatement. Mark shares his journey of growing up through abuse, addiction, finding recovery at a young age, and how he has found his true calling. He has overcome...

Relationship arguments are optional. Every couple has disagreements in their relationships, but they don't have to turn into an argument. You can stop the cycle of arguing within your relationship. In this episode, I share my top 5 tips for couples who are ready to stop arguing.

Are you eady to stop anxiety from negatively affecting your relationship? I can’t wait for you to listen to my recent chat with Emily Davis, lover of all things fantasy, magical, and nerdy. She is the author of Damsel No More. We talk about how she applies the strategies of role-playing gaming to the life coaching world. After years of surviving relationship abuse, she made it her quest to help wo...

Is it possible to be your own hero? Today I am speaking with Camille Joyce entrepreneur, writer, and aspiring life coach. She explains how her personal journey of discovering who she is and provides tips for you to do the same. She created the Heroic Soul to help and encourage others to find greater strength from within. She believes that when we choose to align ourselves with the soul, it can unl...

If you are ready to live your authentic life and find out who you are. You're not going to want to miss today's episode. I had the pleasure of chatting with Storm Ryan a nineteen-year-old internet personality who has a massive YouTube channel with a ton of subscribers that features domestic lifestyle content along with his boyfriend, and he also expresses his personal viewpoints on LGBT topics. Ry...

It's the Ask Me Anything episode. As a psychotherapist and clinical sexologist, I receive hundreds of emails from people asking questions about every aspect of their lives. From mental health, relationships, sex, gender identity, sexual identity, and many other topics, I enjoy providing my thoughts on these topics. I decided it would be helpful to take a few of your questions and answer them in an...

Rejection can feel really nasty. No one wants to experience it, yet we all do at some point in our lives. Some of us may experience it a lot more than others. Today, I’m going to teach you not to let rejection define who you are. From the types of rejection, the narrative you tell yourself about it, the side effects of rejection, and how to deal with it. We are going to go there and deal with reje...

In this episode, I answer a listener's question about how to help a family member without enabling them. When you have worked on improving your life, and you want your family member to do the same, it can be tough to always be there for them. You want to support and love them, but you don't want to enable them. If you are ready to learn about enabling behavior, signs that you are enabling, and how...

If you're ready to figure out what's getting in the way of you improving your life, you're not going to miss this episode. I'm going to tell you about the five most common barriers that get in the way of you accomplishing your goals. Whether it's your personal or professional goals, these are the five most common barriers that keep people stuck and unable to move forward in their progress. I'll te...

Have you ever wondered how to stay balanced as a parent? Even if your life has taken many different twists and turns, you are exactly where you need to be. No one knows this better than my guest, therapist, actor, and writer Jason Eric Ross. Jason and I chat about how life pivots when you least expect it to, what it’s like to grow up with therapists for parents, and he shares everything you need t...

What if you could do something right now, at this moment that would improve your relationships? I can't give you a magic wand that will make all of your problems in your relationships go away, but I can tell you three secrets that will make things better. You can create change within your personal and professional relationships. The change you are looking for doesn't have to be out of reach. Check...

How would you rate your sexual self? Could your sexual self-esteem use an upgrade? Your sexual self-esteem is yours to determine. Stop allowing it to be connected to your self-worth. I’ll tell you what it is exactly, why it’s normal to feel uncomfortable, barriers that get in the way of your sexual self-esteem, and tips on how to improve it. If you are ready to give your sexual self a boost, then...

Believe it or not, you have a superpower that makes you unique. Whether it's your resilience, humor, or the way you see the world, there is something about you that makes you special. If you are ready to find your superpower and use it to benefit every aspect of your life, then this episode is for you. Join me to figure out what makes you unique, what barriers will try to stop you, and how to live...

No matter if you or someone you cared about has experienced trauma, you don't want to miss this episode with special guest Jo Standing. She is the author of Conquer Your Trauma Drama and is a body based trauma resolution specialist. From how to deal with triggers to your mind body connection, Jo shares her advice on how to conquer your trauma.

The struggle to effectively communicate is a big problem for many people. Most of us were not taught how to communicate what we think, need, or desire growing up. This can lead to conflict in families, friendships, and relationships. It's time for you to stop being a part of the problem and be a part of the solution. In this episode, I tell you the five ways that you can become a better communicat...

Do you ever wonder if you have what it takes? Are you worthy enough to accomplish your goals? In this episode, I had the honor of talking with Laticia Action Jackson, veteran, health/fitness expert, author, and Olympian. She shares her journey of finding her strength, courage, and worthiness by realizing that she has everything she needs within herself. She shares how she has survived many obstacl...

On this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kacie Mann, author of I Gave Up Men For Lent. She shares her journey of going within herself during a time of feeling lost and her realization of needing to fix herself first. Our conversation covers many topics but most important is the growth that comes when you stop blaming others and take accountability for yourself. From what her family thi...