After Nick watched Kristy Arnett’s video, A "Sexy" Photoshoot Triggered 8 Years of Social Anxiety, he knew he needed to talk with her. He was astounded by Kristy’s ability to unpack eight years of social anxiety, mental struggle, and battle in about eight minutes.

Kristy began her career as a writer, host, and video producer for Card Player Magazine and PokerNews before leaving to play professionally in 2014. On her YouTube channel, she creates content about love, relationships, and lifestyles, including lessons learned from her experiences within the world of poker.

In this episode, Kristy joins Nick for an open, honest, and direct conversation about mental health, processing and healing from trauma, and the power of sharing stories - as well as how the challenges we face by ourselves and in our relationships impact our lives in poker.

Key Takeaways

• How Kristy deals with self-criticism and adversity on a daily basis, both in poker and in life.
• Why experiencing trauma as adults often retriggers things we buried earlier in our lives - and how to navigate it.
• What Kristy learned about overcoming limiting beliefs by working as a dating coach for poker players who were afraid to approach women or pursue relationships.
• The power of setting intentions.
• How to sense someone’s integrity.
• What Kristy learned from being on the brink of divorce with her husband - and the skills she cultivated to save her marriage and ensure they could truly grow together.

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