Real Deep Stuff

What would happen if we, as a society, moved from an attitude of consumer, a mindset of me-first, and chasing our own wants and desires, and chose the path that leads us to places unknown, to serve people not in our daily routine, and require us to give our time and effort in ways that were not part of our plan? What would it take for this massive life-shift to take hold of our individual hearts a...

"Zsa-Zsa leverages her unique experiences as an African American female entrepreneur, restaurant owner, digital executive, and Ironman triathlete to motivate and activate her community..." (ExposedVegan.com) In this convo, Zsa-Zsa shares about the moment that made her rethink everything and how much her life has changed since. As an international athlete, wife, mother, full-time work in...

Lindsey Lee joins us one year after recording our two-part episode to give us an update on life with her two daughters after losing her husband to suicide three years ago. With incredible transparency, Lindsey shares her journey of healing, hope, and strength through the ups and downs of single parenting, work life, and the daily grind, as well as what keeps her going in all of these. She also sha...

Listen as Yvonne and Kristi recount hiking Angels Landing in Zion National Park. From their challenges and cautions came courage to defy the odds and successfully hike one of the most dangerous hikes in the U.S. With transparent honesty, they relive moments of trial and triumph, laughs and learning, and what it feels like to push yourself to your limit. Hear their takeaways on how this hike change...

Every year, dreams and visions are conjured up about what we want, and hope, Christmas will look like. However, all too often, life has other plans. Kristi shares some of her Christmas memories of when Christmas went sideways, and offers 3 tips on how to stay sane, salvage Christmas, and actually find peace (maybe even joy!) in chaos.

This is the first in a mini series of how our own mental health affects not only us but others around us. We will be addressing mental and emotional health on a variety of topics. Today's topic is forgiveness.

In a rare interview, and his first podcast, Sr. Superintendent Deoraj Gyandat sits down with Kristi Buttles (host of Real Deep Stuff) and Charles Hite (host of The Rabbit Hole Show) to discuss what it takes to run one of the largest prisons in Guyana. They talk about work-life balance, handling high pressure and quick decisions, parenting his children & educating inmates, and what Gyandat and...

See the bigger picture when interruptions, inconveniences, and the unexpected disrupt our lives.

Don and Pat Hoover join Kristi to share about an amazing educational opportunity for girls (and now boys) in Kenya. These precious girls were put in an impossible position of childhood pregnancy through victimization during the Covid-19 pandemic at no fault of their own. Because of their pregnancies, they had to leave school and faced a hopeless future to either be married as children or work in t...

Kristi & Michelle share about how the Camino changed them, what parts of it were harder or easier, travel tips, and much more!

Kristi and Michelle visit a surprise country as they continue their adventure! They also discuss what the Camino meant to them, how it's changed them, why they feel everyone should try it, and traveler tips on walking this amazing pilgrimage.

Two days of travel to Europe, nine days of walking, and one finish line! Attending the magnificent mass, hugging new friends, and pasta & gelato, it was an incredible day! Listen to the cliffhanger at the end!

After a 12 mile hike, we are surprised with royal treatment!

From missing luggage to missing the Camino trail sign, today was filled with plenty of surprises and new friends!

So much to see, people to meet, and feeling great!

An 8.6 mile walk leads to a hospital visit!

Sisters-in-law have a surprising encounter on the Camino.

Follow Kristi and Michelle’s journey on the Camino including real-time thoughts on the people they meet, the walk itself, and the good, bad, and embarrassing moments of two sisters-in-law on their European adventure!

Sisters-in-law, Kristi & Michelle, walk the el Camino in Spain. Follow their journey as they navigate travel and sojourn together on this pilgrim walk. They share why they’re walking, what they’re hoping to find, and the good, bad, and embarrassing of life on the road.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To emphasize this, Kristi discusses the surprising connection between mental health and blood sugar. Find out how she is reducing the damaging effects stress can have on blood sugar and maintaining balanced mental health.

Kristi celebrates motherhood by sharing the gift of legacy from four amazing women who have impacted her life.

Loss is losing anything valuable to us. If we work through the natural, normal, and necessary process of loss and grief, we find hope, healing, and even joy await. In this episode, Kristi discusses what loss looks like, the stages of grief, and the tasks of mourning. She offers practical examples of the grief we carry and how to work through it in a healthy way. This journey leads us to let go of...

Successful entrepreneur, Cliff Ingari, sits down with Kristi to discuss the ethics of business including maintaining a moral standard for the company, personal & employee accountability, and the challenge of balancing the demands of work and personal life while following the dream of creating a business.

April is National Donate Life Month! To bring awareness to this important topic, Wilkie joins the conversation and bravely shares her story of receiving a double-lung transplant. Hear the incredible, divine events that led to her transplant, her gratefulness for the donor, and how this journey has changed her life. Show Notes: * Another person is added to the waiting list every 9 minutes. * 17 peo...

April is National Donate Life Month! To bring awareness to this important topic, Wilkie joins the conversation and bravely shares her story of receiving a double-lung transplant. Hear the incredible, divine events that led to her transplant, her gratefulness for the donor, and how this journey has changed her life. Show Notes: * Another person is added to the waiting list every 9 minutes. * 17 peo...