The Tangent Redhead

I spent way too much energy trying to figure out my entire life this week... and it sent me spiraling. Let's talk about the pressure we put on ourselves, healing, and what happens when we finally let go.

This episode of The Tangent Redhead is basically one giant nostalgic spiral with two of my favorite people We chat about parent life, mom life, childhood crushes, weird pandemic memories, favorite TV characters, Plus: why George O’Malley deserved better, and why being born in the “1900s” suddenly feels offensive. Basically… it’s chaos. Cozy chaos.

I disappeared for a bit… and honestly, life just got loud. This episode is a real, unfiltered life update—covering everything from mom life chaos to a tooth infection that turned into a $3,000 situation 😅 We’re talking: feeling stuck and trying to find motivation again adjusting to new routines and balancing everything at once volunteering, field trips, and all the kid chaos finally meeting Luke...

In this episode of The Tangent Redhead, I’m talking all about luck… and why I don’t think it’s just random. We get into everything from beginner’s luck and Lady Fortuna to lucky pennies, astrology vibes, music, and mindset shifts. I share some nostalgic stories about my grandma, bingo nights, and the little moments that shape how I see energy and opportunity. As we move out of Aquarius season and...

In this episode of Tangent Redhead , Krystal shows up on an “I don’t want to” kind of day and talks through creativity, emotional overload, and the shift into Aquarius season. She reflects on the bittersweet feelings around Mac Miller ’s birthday, how grief can show up even when you never met someone, and why showing up imperfectly still counts.

This episode is for anyone who’s had a friendship change and couldn’t even explain why. No huge fight. No betrayal. Just distance. I’m talking about the quiet shifts that happen when life gets busy, people grow in different directions, and your emotional bandwidth is maxed out. We get into “grandfathered friends,” the weird sadness of breaking up with coworkers, the idea of social capacity (aka yo...

This week on The Tangent Redhead , John (my partner) and I dive into the question nobody really asks themselves enough: What is your relationship with you? We unpack what’s been making him genuinely happy, the mindset shift that changed everything, and the small everyday choices that helped him step out of old habits and into a more grounded, authentic version of himself.

So, I’ve been thinking a lot about confidence — the real kind, not the performative crap. Somewhere between mom chaos, full moon feelings, and pulling tarot cards for clarity, I realized I’ve been showing up for everyone but me. This episode is me trying to change that, one messy tangent at a time.

This week I’m sharing what’s making me happy, what’s annoying me, and what I’m totally obsessed with. From McDonald’s toys and Freaky Friday feels to ghost stories, body image chats, and a little astrology magic.

In this intro episode, I’m giving you a little peek into who I am, why I started this podcast, and what you can expect moving forward. I’m someone who loves to follow where curiosity leads, so this show will be full of stories, thoughts, and conversations that wander in all kinds of directions. It’s a space for real talk, laughter, and the occasional unexpected tangent—because that’s just how my b...