The Pivotal Podcast with Kristine Axe

Have you heard the phrase, "clear is kind?" My friend Amy (who is also the Founder and Lead Retreat Facilitator of Nurtured Retreats) reminds me of this phrase often. In this episode, we dive into an example of how she's helped me to communicate more clearly...and how that clarity builds a strong foundation for our relationship.  If you struggle with what I call 'wishy-washy&ap...

Today, I bring you a reading from one of my favorite introspective tools, the Chani App. I've adapted this reading slightly to better suit the podcast, but if you enjoyed the format and style, please do check out Chani Nicholas in the App Store. Chani Website: https://www.chani.com/ For a copy of this adapted reading & journal prompts created by me, click here. Sending you love! --- I cre...

Have you ever witnessed a homeless person cheer on a marathon runner? I have - and it's one of the most moving things I've experienced as of late.  Today we talk briefly about how self-care can create social impact - one of the main drivers for Pivotal as a business and me, as a human.  *Important Note: I use the term 'riff-raff' in this episode for a brief moment. For context,...

Comin' at you all with a personal ramble today!  For those of you new to the podcast, this episode is a bit off-the-cuff, a bit NSFK (not suitable for kids), and mostly, me sharing a tidbit of my personal experiences with owning my sh*t that might just inspire you to start owning yours.  If you'd like something lighter, more calm, or more tangible - might I suggest visiting a previous ep...

Hey friends! A quick real-time update on some future themes you can expect to hear about on the podcast. As history as shown me, I'm forever integrating and pivoting. Thank you for being on this ride with me! 💫 --- I create heart-led experiences that help you know yourself while embracing being fully human along the way 💛👇🏼 If you enjoyed this episode and want to support my work in the wo...

Are you living your life or is your life living you?  In this discussion, we dive a little deeper into a conversation I had with a friend where we laughed about the idea of  'sitting in a room for 3 days in silence and being perfectly fine'.  IYKYK. If taking time for yourself feels impossible or you want a reframe on what taking time for yourself means...this episode is for you.  Feelin...

Today, we find a burst of inspiration & introspection from a creator I deeply enjoy. Her name is Jamie Varon. Experience one of her recent passages with me & consider the NUSHU style prompts presented in this episode. Prompt #1: How do I over-optimize? Prompt #2: How does productivity and routine serve me? And, how does spontaneity serve me? Prompt #3: Do I feel like I need to control ever...

First things first....what's a buzzword?  Buzzword is defined as - "A word or phrase, often an item of jargon, that is fashionable at a particular time or in a particular context." If you're someone who follows and engages with any type of personal development work, you likely see the influx of advice, conversations and nudges to 'be present'.  I had the opportunity t...

This one is summed up in the title, y'all. You know me, I love me a ramble on a topic I don't know much about (but my curiosity is there). Identity experts - any thoughts? I'd love to interview you on the podcast. Please reach out for a collaboration request if this topic is in your wheelhouse! --- I create heart-led experiences that help you know yourself while embracing being full...

Today, we're talking perfection...and 'rules'...and the conditions we require ourselves to meet in order to do the things we say we want to do. Our scene? Balboa Park. Our purpose? To notice our own conditional rules.  Our commitment? Acknowledging where we make things 'impossible' because of our own perfectionist tendencies or assumptions. Thank you for being with me in m...

Welcome back, welcome back, welcome baaack! This episode is inspired by my return to...well, everything. After a much needed (and yet quite difficult) pause from my work-life, we're back with a brief story about a red-eye flight that went wrong, the realization that it was actually *so* right, and the takeaway that our expectations are often what set us up for our greatest frustrations.  Epis...

To my late 20 & 30 something's - - this episode is for you! We are joined today by a new connection & friend, Kelsey Makaiwi (Host of The Greater Connection Podcast) to talk about creating and maintaining friendships in our 30's. Kelsey and I met each other through NUSHU Facilitator Training, a program where we learned how to connect virtually in a new way. You can learn more abo...

Today's conversation is a topic that we know all too well but rarely hear talked about. The dynamic of little white lies. In the last few years, I've come to notice how often I've used little white lies to protect myself from awkward conversations, sharing my needs in relationships and speaking my truth.  The reason I'm bringing up this topic is not to shame us - there is no sh...

Join me in this conversation to explore if 'more' will ever become 'enough'... ...and a truthful ramble on my experience with how it feels to grow up in the millennial culture of constant growth and improvement. Can you relate? --- I create heart-led experiences that help you know yourself while embracing being fully human along the way 💛👇🏼 If you enjoyed this episode and wa...

If you could describe your current experience in 3 emojis, what would they be? 🤪 🦋 🫨 <--- I'll start! This episode is inspired by times of transition. We all move through them, but I'm not sure we give ourselves space to process or come back to equilibrium.  Buffers are a beautiful thing...are you in need of one? --- I create heart-led experiences that help you know yourself while...

This episode is a special release from inside of The Pivotal Collective. I hope you enjoy an unscripted, unedited, real-life WTF from yours truly. PS. If something similar has happened to you, please let me know I'm not alone @kristine.axe .  --- I create heart-led experiences that help you know yourself while embracing being fully human along the way 💛👇🏼 If you enjoyed this episode and wa...

An episode to spark your curious nature 💫 *Important Note: This episode was recorded prior to the shifts I took within Pivotal. I mention a coaching experience briefly in this episode, please disregard that segment as we're taking things in a new direction 💛 If it serves you, here is a link to the Values deck I referenced. It's a beautiful tool to explore! --- I create heart-led experi...

Hi, friends! Today's episode is a Pivotal Update with a few nuggets that you might find useful in your own life and journey. I appreciate you so much for being along for this ride - - what a magical journey we get to be on, together 💛 --- I create heart-led experiences that help you know yourself while embracing being fully human along the way 💛👇🏼 If you enjoyed this episode and want to s...

This episode doesn't need a huge introduction...you all know I am usually quite wordy, but in the case of what we're diving into today, I want to give you the opportunity to take it in and notice how this message feels for you at it's core. Our ripple effect is something I think about all of the time - - it's why Pivotal came to be in the first place. The truth is... When you t...

This episode is a continuation from our last intention series episode (Ep. 14 - Intention Series: 3 Ways to Release Auto-Pilot and Connect With Yourself). In today's episode, we're continuing our exploration of what it might look and feel like for us to create a habit around interrupting moments when we find ourselves on auto-pilot. As you listen to this episode, consider for yourself: -...

To connect with me 1-on-1 & receive bonus episodes of the podcast, consider joining The Pivotal Collective on Patreon. The ability to 'live life on auto-pilot' can be both a blessing and a curse...here's why: By definition, auto-pilot is operating without much cognitive effort. Meaning, you can move through the day without having to think much about it. You kinda just...go. Some...

Welcome to Part 4 of our Self-Care Exploration Series 🦋 Today, we're talking acceptance . In order to get where we want to go, one of the most crucial things for us to learn is accepting where we are while being optimistic about where we're headed (Spoiler Alert: this doesn't mean it always feels good, but that's okay - that's the beauty of being human). This week - our g...

Welcome to Part 3 of our Self-Care Exploration Series 🦋 Today, we're talking accountability - this is an episode you might want to save & come back to at anytime you need a personal boost.  A Reminder: As we move through this series, you might enjoy having a journal or notebook handy to get curious around these concepts for yourself. It is not required, but it can be extremely meaningful...

Today, we're joined by my beautiful friend & founder of The Nurturing Nomad, Amy Bonitz. In this conversation, Amy and I chat through what makes 'women supporting women' so special and the magic that happens when we tap into our own version of wanderlust . When it comes to Women's Retreats & connecting with each other, it can be hard to convey the benefits of these expe...

Welcome to Part 2 of our Self-Care Exploration Series 🦋 Today, we get to expand - if you haven't yet listened to Part 1, it is encouraged to go back and listen to that episode first. These parts build on top of each other...I want to be sure you get to embrace the full exploration for yourself. A Reminder: As we move through this series, you might enjoy having a journal or notebook handy to...