Kristi Ballard Falany

She Moves Forward

 A podcast for women who know there’s more for them.  Here, we talk about growth, relationships, identity, healing, purpose, and the quiet becoming that happens when you finally stop abandoning yourself.  Through honest conversations and meaningful reflection, this space will remind you that you are not behind, not stuck, and not meant to do life alone.  You’re becoming—and you don’t have to do it perfectly to move forward. 

Author

Kristi Ballard Falany

Category

Education

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Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

People can tell when you don't like yourself. 06.09.2022

Do you struggle with not liking the women looking back at you in the mirror? Do you wish that she were different. Ladies, I promise you, I did for such a long time. I did until it was just too exhausting. And when I finally discovered that all of my happiness surrounded my acceptance of myself, is when I decided for the last time that I am truly worthy. You see it has taken me years to understand...

Stop doing things you don't want to do! 30.08.2022

Too often we create a ton of undue drama for ourselves by saying "yes" when we really want to say "no". You do not have to listen to all of the objections that your brain gives you. You do not have to feel the regret and discomfort that your brain is going to tell you may happen if you say no. It is totally ok to say no. In fact, it is an act of self love and self care.  Thanks...

Your brains biggest lie..........I have to! 23.08.2022

You are causing yourself so much undue suffering by using the sentence "I have to". The truth is you don't have to do anything. You do get to decide, however, if you want to. Listen in to see the difference I have to and I want to. Connect with me if you'd like more information on how to stop using this sentence and create an abundant life full of things you WANT to do. www.kri...

3 Steps you can take to do the things that stretch you. 16.08.2022

Second installment of Aging Powerfully. I believe that aging powerfully means that you intentionally choose to do things that stretch you, that you intentionally choose to do things that are out of your comfort zone, maybe a little uncomfortable and even a little scary. https://calendly.com/kfalanycoaching/kfalanycoaching www.kristiballardfalany.com Thanks for listening. Follow me in Facebook and...

Aging Powerfully 09.08.2022

This episode is about aging powerfully. I'm giving you 3 must know steps to follow so that you are intentionally creating the life you want. No longer are you wasting precious time thinking about who you were "supposed" to be, but accepting who you are so that you can follow through with intentionally living each day and having fun doing it! Thanks for listening. Follow me in Facebo...

God is not answering your prayers based on the stories in your own thoughts. 02.08.2022

I was listening to a group of women who are devote in their prayer life. This is such an amazing thing of course, you prayers are a huge way to connect with Christ as he wants you to communicate with him just as you would your birth given mother and father. But here is what I have noticed is missing from your prayer life and your relationship with Christ. You want God to answer your prayers on you...

How to answer any question! 26.07.2022

In this episode, I am introducing to you the power of a Super Think. It is a skill I learned from my own coach. I use it often to dig deep on what I want to create in my life. I encourage you to try it for yourself using the question, How do you want to be different in a year? Reach out to me if you would like to discuss this concept further or if you are ready to start you unique plan for how you...

You past, present and future are actually intertwined. 19.07.2022

Your past, present and future are not all separate entities. You are the same person now that you were when you were 8, 48 and 80. You may look completely different, you may think completely different, but to your core you are that same soul………….you still have that 8 year old human inside of you and at 80 you will too. So why not let your past teach you about who you are today and let who you are...

Let's create some confidence! 12.07.2022

This does not have to look like your momma’s midlife crisis. You don’t have to learn to knit. Your circle of friends doesn’t have to be just the ladies you lunch with at work. You don’t have to sit around the house waiting for your children to come around. You don’t even have to babysit the grandkids, if you don’t want to. Mind blowing, right? Reaching midlife doesn’t have to mean that life and ad...

Arrogance vs Confidence! 05.07.2022

There is a distinct difference between arrogance and confidence. Listen in and discover which one you align with. If you ready to start feeling more confident in yourself. I encourage you to connect with.  I help midlife women create true self confidence so they can stop feeling like they don't matter.  Thanks for listening. Follow me in Facebook and Instagram. 

Are you focused on your future? 28.06.2022

Being a future focused thinker can either work in your favor or work against you. In this episode, I give you examples of each of these.  From there you can decide which one will be of benefit to you as you are creating your future self.  Thanks for listening. Follow me in Facebook and Instagram. 

The Power of Coaching 21.06.2022

Sometimes we cannot even see for ourselves what is happening with our own thoughts. We know that something is off, but we struggle to find the right questions to ask ourselves to determine what it is. Your coach can help you to identify the sneaky patterns of your brain. Your coach can also help you uplevel the practices you already have in place. Your coach will help you create your future with c...

Are you a past focused thinker? 14.06.2022

The problem with being a past focused thinker is that you block your brain from creating the future you want for yourself. Past focused thinking looks like regret from missed opportunities, not taking action when you thought you should even pain from lost relationships. Your brain will use these all against you as evidence and keep you stagnant.  Thanks for listening. Follow me in Facebook and Ins...

Intentionally create the results you want. 07.06.2022

Over the last couple of months I have been going through some changes. Some have been completely unexpected and kind of weird. But I get to decide if I want to sit in worry and confusion over what is going on,  or if I want to be proactive and embrace the changes. I am using the model in a different way to help me to create the results I actually want in my life.  Listen in to see how this works....

Are you trustworthy? 31.05.2022

That is can you trust yourself? I know your family, friends, employer can count on you, but do you trust yourself enough to ALWAYS have your own back? In this episode, I give you 3 simple ways to begin to trust yourself. Thanks for listening. Follow me in Facebook and Instagram. 

Course Correct vs Purpose 24.05.2022

Your purpose can be ever changing. It is not always going to look the same. Your purpose will have seasons just like your life has seasons. For a time, I was a stay-at-home mom until I started my teaching career and when that was no longer satisfying my appetite for growth. I decided that my purpose was to help other women realize that they don’t have to settle for a ho hum life at midlife. I deci...

Comparison 17.05.2022

Comparison is a sneaky little villain.  Often we don't even realize we are doing it, but then we wonder why we have that love/hate relationship with the people we say are our friends. Comparison can also bring bring out the worst in you. In this episode, I give you three simple steps you can do to avoid the trap of being in comparison to others.  Thanks for listening. Follow me in Facebook an...

Give equal air time to "what if" 10.05.2022

"What if" can propel us in two different directions. If you are going to choose "what if" be sure to give both sides equal air time because it doesn't always have to mean something negative. You get to decide.  Thanks for listening. Follow me in Facebook and Instagram. 

I did something that shocked my adult children! 03.05.2022

I reached out to my ex-husbands significant other who is no longer my friend. I am sure that you can read between the lines as to why we are not friends. However, I put aside the fear of her not responding to me, the fear of what she would actually say if she did. The point is that it takes healing to overcome hurt and rejection so that you can move forward and allow other humans forgiveness.  Tha...

The Four Things I Did Before I Resigned From Teaching 26.04.2022

Making big changes in life can be scary. They don't have to keep you stagnant. Today, I am talking about the four things I did before I resigned from my teaching career. You can implement all four of these strategies to any area of your life that you want to see change in.  You can make big changes in your life that will move you towards your purpose and the fulfillment you desire. Don't...

Your relationships don't operate like your oven does! 19.04.2022

This week I revisit "manuals" with you. Manuals are those unspoken expectations we have on other people we have relationships with. We like to say things like, "My husband should know that I need help". We also use manuals in that we like to give our adult children our unsolicited advice based on our own experiences. Listen in for some easy tips to keep harmony with those you l...

Breakthrough in my own coaching practice! 12.04.2022

I had a huge breakthrough in my own coaching practice, and I know this breakthrough will benefit others. There are beliefs that we have been carrying around for some times, and we often don't realize how those old beliefs cause us to react to circumstances that happen to us today. It is called a trauma response.  When you hear how this actually works, you are going to be so much more aware wh...

People who want to see you fail. 05.04.2022

It can be painful, but it is true. And without realizing it, that person just might be you. Listen in to see what I mean by you wanting yourself to fail.  Thanks for listening. Follow me in Facebook and Instagram. 

Are you a people pleaser? 29.03.2022

You may not even realize that you are. In this episode, I outline different ways that we people please. We also tend to do it for different reasons. Listen in to see if you notice yourself in any of these examples.  You also get to decide if this is a behavior that is pleasing YOU! Thanks for listening. Follow me in Facebook and Instagram. 

Caught myself in a negative model! 22.03.2022

In this episode, I share with you a time recently when I found myself in a negative model. I explain to you just how the model works and I also talk you through discovering that what I was thinking was crap I don't have to believe. It was one of those situations where what they say about assumptions is really true. But as always, I decide how I want to show up, and I decide what I want to bel...

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