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Terri Cole, psychotherapist and global relationship + empowerment expert, joins Krista to explore her upcoming book, Father Wound. Learn why even when a father seems fine on paper, old family patterns can influence who we choose + how much of ourselves we abandon.

Terri unpacks the high-achieving woman’s habit of over-functioning, over-giving, and struggling to receive. She shares how the drive to succeed can become a way to prove your worth, and what changed when she stopped trying to make emotionally unavailable relationships work.

From inherited beliefs about men to self-abandonment in the bedroom, this conversation is an invitation to stop shape-shifting for approval, get honest about what you really want, and build deeper connections without making yourself smaller.

We also talk about:

The difference between compatibility + compliance

How mothers can buffer—or deepen—a father wound

Why authority figures can trigger old family dynamics

The cultural messages women internalize about beauty, aging, and the male gaze

What Terri’s relationship with her husband taught her about stating her standards

How family systems influence attachment patterns

Why self-care + self-consideration are not the same

How earned secure attachment can develop over time

What Mariah Carey + Kate Hudson reveal about father wounds

Using relationship inventories + inner-child work to understand your patterns

Resources:

Terri's new book, Father Wound, out on November 17th: ⁠https://www.fatherwoundbook.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricole

Website: https://www.terricole.com

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In this episode, attachment expert + relationship educator Dr. Sarah Hensley (aka The Love Doc) joins Krista to unpack why modern dating feels harder than ever—and how our attachment styles shape the relationships we choose, the red flags we overlook, and the love we believe we deserve.

Sarah gets into the complicated dynamics of narcissism, emotional unavailability, and trauma bonds, sharing how childhood experiences can influence the way we show up in love. She reveals why we over-function in relationships, how criticism can reinforce disconnection, and why understanding someone’s behavior is not the same as excusing it.

Drawing from her own experiences, Sarah shares what it takes to break painful relationship patterns + move toward more secure, healthy love. This conversation will change how you see your past relationships—and what you look for in the next one.

We also talk about:

Fearful avoidance vs. dismissive avoidance

The difference between attachment patterns + personality disorders

How to recognize emotional manipulation + weaponized incompetence

Why some people shut down instead of repairing conflict

The connection between parentification + over-functioning in love

Why betrayal blindness can make red flags harder to see

The cycle of love-bombing, devaluation + discard

Why some partners return after a breakup—and what may be driving it

How social media + dating culture shape expectations around commitment

Building a relationship with someone who genuinely has your back

Resources:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sarahhensley/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsarahhensley

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.SarahHensley

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-love-doc-podcast/id1748854144

Website: https://thelovedoc.com/

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In this episode, Lindsey is joined by Krista Maas, founder of Nunona, the world's first organic, real-food prenatal and postnatal vitamin bite. From supplement marketing to the science behind real food, Krista shares why she believes nourishment starts with understanding what we put in our bodies—and what the labels don’t always tell us.

After becoming a mother, Krista saw firsthand how difficult it can be to prioritize your own nutrition while caring for a baby. She shares the story behind creating her real-food vitamin and explores how women’s nutritional needs can shift through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause.

They also unpack the overwhelm of online health advice, the pressure to get everything right as a mom, and how to tell meaningful research from clever marketing. This conversation is a reminder that supporting your health doesn’t have to mean chasing every new trend—it can start with simplifying, getting curious, and making nourishment more accessible.

We also talk about:

Why “clinically studied” doesn’t always mean effective

The food matrix + how nutrients work together

Creatine, quality sourcing, and women’s wellness

What the first 1,000 days means for maternal health

Breast milk vs. formula: what each can provide

Why a postpartum social media detox can be powerful

The role of fiber, calcium, vitamin D, and omega-3s

How stress + information overload can undermine self-trust

Building a science-led business while raising young children

Why Krista believes experts should make nutrition easier to understand

Resources:

Website: https://www.nunonalife.com

Nunona Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nunonalife/?hl=en

Krista’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristamaasdevilliers/

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In this solo, Lindsey opens up about navigating friendships in different seasons of life, from motherhood to career changes, marriage, and everything in between. She shares why relationship shifts don’t automatically mean something is wrong—and how letting go of expectations can create more space for connection.

She gets into the difference between a friendship that needs more intentionality + one that may be naturally falling away. From having honest conversations about capacity to setting boundaries, Lindsey shares practical ways to stay connected without overextending yourself or making every change mean something.

She also shares simple ways to nurture the people you love through big life transitions, including voice notes, meaningful plans, meals, and small acts of care. This is a reminder that lasting friendships can ebb and flow, enter “winter seasons,” and still come back with fresh energy when you give them room to evolve.

We also talk about:

Friendship after becoming a mom

When distance is actually healthy

The pressure to be a “good friend”

Supporting friends through grief + major change

Why one friend often changes seasons first

How to stop filling silence with assumptions

Nourishing someone when they’re overwhelmed

Balancing compassion with accountability

Being a better friend to yourself

Planning something to look forward to

Resources:

Go to https://wearechiyo.com/ and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off any purchase.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/

Substack: https://momplex.substack.com

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Lindsey Burwell, integrated health practitioner + founder of The Patch Method, joins us for a powerful conversation about healing, self-awareness, and learning to trust your body again. She shares how a decade of trials transformed her relationship with her body, her faith, and her purpose.

We get into the pressure to optimize everything, why more isn’t always more, and how Lindsey learned to loosen her grip on perfection. From supplements + wellness routines to intuitive movement + nervous system regulation, she shares what shifted when she stopped treating herself like a project to fix.

Lindsey also opens up about fear of being seen, spiritual warfare, following intuitive nudges, and finding meaning in the hardest seasons of life. Together, we explore what happens when you release the outcome, trust the process, and let your personal transformation become part of your purpose.

We also talk about:

IVF, motherhood, and feeling like your body has failed you

The emotional weight of medical diagnoses + uncertainty

Why perfectionism can become its own form of stress

Learning to exercise intuitively instead of following every trend

“Done is better than perfect” in business + visibility

How social media can drain your creativity

The difference between consuming content + strategically studying it

Building a business by following your mission + staying unattached

How pain can dissolve the ego + reveal your purpose

Trusting that the hard season may make sense later

Resources:

Lindsey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslindseyburwell/

The Patch Method Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.patchmethod/

Website: http://www.lindseyburwell.com/ + http://www.thepatchmethod.com/

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