The Mixed Faith Relationship Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Is your loved one on a different faith journey than you expected? Do you struggle to connect with them? Are you experiencing a range of emotions? Join certified life coach, Chris Rich, as she shares tips to create amazing mixed faith relationships without having to be on the same page with religion. Even if you are not in a mixed faith relationship, these tools are helpful in ANY situation.
In this episode, we flip from tears to giggles and talk about the healing power of laughter. From silly memories and favorite jokes to playful moments and funny songs, laughter is one of the best ways to reset stress and bring more joy into our lives. Join me as we explore how to lighten up, be more intentional about fun, and remember my dad’s favorite commandment: “Thou shalt not get too damn serious.”
Crying is one of the most natural ways our bodies process emotions, yet so many of us feel embarrassed or uncomfortable when the tears come. In this episode, I explore why we often feel the need to apologize for crying, what tears can teach us, and how allowing ourselves—and others—to cry can actually deepen connection.
In this episode, I share one of my favorite grounding techniques—the 5-4-3-2-1 method. When our minds get stuck replaying the past or worrying about the future, this simple practice helps us drop into our bodies, calm our nervous system, and come back to the present moment. I’ll walk you through how it works, when I use it in my own life, and why it’s such a powerful tool for showing up as the person you want to be.
Suzette Halterman and I are teaming up for a conversation on how to approach General Conference in a way that builds connection instead of contention. We’ll share practical tools, personal experiences, and fresh perspectives to help you navigate this weekend with more peace, understanding, and love in your mixed faith marriage.
Parenting teens is an adventure all on its own—and when you add mixed faith dynamics, things can get even more complex. In this episode, I sit down with parenting coach Heather Frazier to talk about how to support our teenagers as they navigate questions, independence, and faith in their own way. We’ll explore how to build trust, keep communication open, and create strong connections that matter more than differences.
Heather Frazier, known as the Teen Whisperer, is a respected authority on parenting teenagers. With a genuine passion for supporting families during the challenging adolescent years, Heather draws from her personal experiences as a mother of four. As the best-selling author of "How I Fixed My Teen," she shares a vulnerable and insightful journey, emphasizing the intersection of self-love and effective parenting. She is also the host of the popular podcast, Pivot Parenting, that features over 200 episodes, where she imparts practical strategies and empowering perspectives for parents seeking to strengthen their relationships with their teenagers.
Here is a link to preorder Heather's newest book: https://heatherfrazier.com/mom-got-jesus-wrong-book/
In this episode, I share what mental health really is—and what it isn’t. I talk about how it influences the way we think, feel, and show up in daily life, why it’s more than just the absence of a diagnosis, and how we can strengthen it no matter where we’re starting from.
In this episode, we’ll explore how nutrition impacts your mood, energy, and ability to stay grounded—especially in the ups and downs of mixed faith relationships. Small, simple changes can fuel big shifts in how you feel and connect.
In this episode, Chris Rich and Suzette Halterman share heartfelt reflections on what they wish they could tell their past selves as they navigated the ups and downs of mixed faith relationships. From learning to give themselves grace to embracing curiosity over fear, they offer honest insights and gentle encouragement for anyone on a similar path.
In this episode, I explore how light and darkness impact your nervous system—and why syncing with natural rhythms is a foundational pillar of well-being. Learn simple ways to use sunlight and darkness to boost your mood, improve sleep, and support emotional regulation—especially in the context of a mixed faith relationship.
In this episode, I’m sharing some thoughts from a recent sacrament meeting talk about what it really means to look to Christ. We’ll explore how turning to Him not only blesses us spiritually, but also helps calm and regulate our nervous system. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or just need a reminder that you’re not alone—this one’s for you.
In this episode of the Mixed Faith Marriage Mastermind, Suzette and I dive into a common tension point: What about when beliefs (on either side) come before the relationship? We explore what happens when faith feels like the top priority—and how that can impact connection, communication, and trust. You’ll hear personal insights, coaching tools, and compassionate perspectives to help you navigate this dynamic with more clarity and love.
In this episode, I’m sharing practical tools for those frustrating nights when sleep just won’t come. You’ll learn how to use the Safety Sequence, gentle somatic practices, and simple breathing techniques to help your nervous system settle. I’ll also remind you why beating yourself up for not sleeping never helps—and what to do instead. If you’ve ever felt stuck in stress, restlessness, or worry at bedtime, this one’s for you.
In this episode, I’m talking about one of my favorite topics—sleep—and why it’s such an important pillar for nervous system health. I’ll share how sleep expands our window of tolerance, why that old advice to “never go to bed angry” might actually backfire, and how getting more rest can completely change how we show up in our relationships. I’ve got some practical tips and a little science to help you get the sleep your body and brain are craving.
In this episode, Chris dives into how movement supports a regulated nervous system and why it’s one of the foundational pillars of well-being—alongside sleep, nutrition, connection, and stress management. From gentle stretching to more energizing activity, movement helps your body process stress, boost mood, and build resilience. Tune in to learn simple ways to bring more movement into your day and why it’s such a powerful tool for emotional health.
In this episode of the Mixed Faith Marriage Mastermind, Chris Rich and Suzette Halterman dive into the topic of defensiveness—what it looks like, why it shows up, and how it impacts connection in mixed faith relationships. You’ll hear personal insights, practical tools, and questions to help you shift from protection mode to connection mode when conversations get tense.
Some people just set off our nervous system—and that doesn’t mean anything is wrong with us. In this episode, we explore why certain interactions feel unsafe, especially in mixed faith relationships, and how to respond with compassion, not judgment. Your body’s trying to protect you. Let’s learn to listen.
n this episode, Chris unpacks the concept of coregulation—how our nervous systems learn to settle and feel safe through connection with others. From infancy to adulthood, we’re wired to co-regulate with safe people, pets, and even the Savior. Tune in to hear real-life examples (including from mixed faith relationships), how coregulation supports healing, and how you can offer this calming gift to yourself and the people you love.
In this episode, Chris explores the powerful role connection plays in regulating and healing the nervous system. Whether it's connection with yourself, loved ones, strangers, nature, pets, or God—your body is wired to thrive in safe, supportive relationships. Tune in to learn why connection is more than just emotional support—it’s a biological necessity that can transform your well-being.
After a whirlwind May (aka Maycember), Chris shares a powerful reminder about creating comfort and care for ourselves—especially when life feels overwhelming. Inspired by a thoughtful gift from a friend, she introduces the idea of building your own “Sunshine Basket”—a personalized toolkit of simple, nervous-system-soothing practices. Whether you’re navigating stress, burnout, or a mixed faith relationship, this episode is full of heart, humor, and practical ways to bring a little sunshine back into your life.
In this episode, certified life coach Chris Rich is joined by fellow coach LeAnn Austin for an honest and heartfelt conversation about navigating mixed faith families. Together, they explore the challenges, growth, and unexpected gifts that come when loved ones hold different beliefs. Tune in for practical tools, personal stories, and compassionate insights to help you build stronger, more connected relationships—no matter your faith differences.
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Website: https://leannaustin.com/
Podcast: https://leannaustin.com/podcast/
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In this episode of the Mixed Faith Marriage Mastermind, certified life coach Chris Rich and relationship coach Suzette Halterman dive into the complexities of navigating religious practices in a mixed faith home. With honesty, compassion, and practical wisdom, they explore how couples can honor their individual beliefs while creating a shared space of respect, flexibility, and connection. Whether it’s family prayer, church attendance, or scripture study, Chris and Suzette offer real-life tools and insights to help couples make intentional choices that work for their unique family.
In this empowering episode, Chris shares her recent experience speaking at the She’s Local: Pioneer Valley Conference for Women. Through a Q&A format, she explores how the stories we tell ourselves can either hold us back or propel us forward. You’ll hear real-life examples of how shifting your narrative can build resilience, self-compassion, and confidence. If you’re ready to reclaim your role as the author of your life, this episode is for you.
In this heartfelt episode, Chris Rich explores the unseen ways YOUR presence makes a difference. Through personal reflection and a favorite quote, she shares how even in the hard and uncertain moments, your life is lighting up the world—more than you realize.
In this episode, we're diving into the foundation of a healthy, resilient nervous system—because just like a house, if the foundation isn't solid, everything else is at risk. Chris breaks down six key components: sleep, nutrition, movement, sunlight, connection, and stress management, and shares practical ways to strengthen each one. You'll walk away with simple tools to support both your nervous system and your mixed faith relationship. Ready to build from the inside out? Let’s go!
In this brief episode, I share how daffodils remind me of hope, resilience, and the strength to bloom after life's storms. Join me as we explore finding light and inspiration in unexpected places.
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Join me, Brooke, and Suzette in this episode of the Mixed Faith Marriage Mastermind as we dive deep into the role of expectations in our relationships. We explore where our expectations come from, how they shape our interactions, and ways to communicate them effectively in mixed faith marriages. Tune in for an honest, thought-provoking conversation that might just transform the way you see your own expectations and relationships.
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Anxiety isn’t just in our minds—it shows up in our bodies, too. In today’s episode, I’m getting real about my own experience with anxiety as I prepare for an upcoming dental procedure. My nervous system is on high alert, and instead of fighting it, I’m leaning in with self-compassion, movement, breathwork, and connection.
Join me as I walk through simple, practical ways to regulate the nervous system, create a sense of safety, and befriend anxiety instead of resisting it. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by stress or worry, this episode is for you. Let’s navigate the hard parts of being human—together.
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When stress keeps building without an outlet, it can leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and constantly on edge. In this episode, we’ll explore how your nervous system responds to stress, why it’s crucial to release that pressure, and simple ways to let off steam. You’ll learn how to complete the stress cycle, create more calm, and give your body the safety it needs to thrive.
In this episode, we explore the four main stress responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—and how they show up in mixed faith relationships. Understanding how your brain and body react to stress can help you respond with intention rather than reactivity. You'll learn to recognize these patterns, identify common triggers, and discover practical tools to regulate your nervous system. Whether you're feeling defensive, avoiding tough conversations, shutting down, or people-pleasing, this episode will give you insights to navigate your relationship with more awareness and compassion.
In this special Mixed Faith Marriage Mastermind episode, Chris Rich is joined by Brooke Booth and Suzette Halterman to explore the role of grief in mixed faith relationships.
When faith shifts or expectations change, grief is a natural response—but it’s often misunderstood or overlooked. Together, we discuss how grief shows up, why it matters, and how to process it in healthy ways. You’ll learn practical tools to navigate loss, foster connection, and honor your feelings as you move forward.
If you’ve ever felt the ache of what’s changed in your relationship, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we dive into the 80/20 rule and how it impacts your reactions—especially in a mixed faith relationship. You’ll learn that 20% of your response comes from your thoughts, while 80% comes from your nervous system’s automatic reactions. I’ll share practical tools to calm your body, shift your perspective, and navigate challenging moments with more ease and understanding. If you’ve ever wondered why "just think positive" doesn’t always work, this episode is for you!
In this powerful episode, I sit down with my dear friend and nervous system expert, Leah Davidson, to dive into the complex topic of religious trauma. We explore how trauma impacts the nervous system, the connection between mind and body, and practical tools to foster healing and resilience. Whether you're navigating your own faith journey or supporting a loved one, this conversation offers compassion, understanding, and actionable steps to help you move forward.
In this episode, we’re diving into a simple yet powerful tool—the Safety Sequence—to help you shift out of stress mode and bring your rational brain (your CEO) back online. When navigating a mixed faith relationship, monkey mode reactions like fight, flight, or freeze can make hard conversations even harder. By asking,Am I safe? Do I feel safe? and thenrelaxing your body, you can regain clarity, connection, and control. Tune in to learn how to apply this in real-life situations and start showing up as the person you truly want to be!
How much should you share with your kids in a mixed faith family? In this episode, Brooke Booth, Suzette Halterman, and I discuss navigating faith conversations with honesty, respect, and age-appropriate awareness. We’ll share strategies, common pitfalls, and insights to help you feel more confident in guiding your children through questions, beliefs, and family dynamics.
Do you ever wonder if or where you fit into the complex mosaic of church and life? In this episode I share a talk I recently gave in Stake Conference that will help us to create more unity and connection in our lives.
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In this episode, I sit down with renowned LDS sex therapist Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife to explore the complex topic of sexual shame. Together, we discuss its origins, how it impacts relationships—especially in a mixed faith context—and practical ways to foster healing, understanding, and deeper connection. Whether you're navigating personal struggles or seeking to strengthen your partnership, this conversation is filled with compassionate insights and actionable tools to help you move forward.Find more information at her website:
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In this episode of the Mixed Faith Relationship Podcast, we dive into how our nervous systems respond to triggers and assign us to different "teams"—Hyper, Hypo, or Resilient. Learn how to recognize these states, understand their purpose, and use simple strategies to regulate and show up as your best self. Whether you're navigating personal challenges or interactions with others, this episode offers practical tools to bring more calm, connection, and clarity to your relationships.
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In this episode of the Mixed Faith Relationship Podcast, certified life coach Chris Rich breaks down the basics of the nervous system and how it influences our emotions, behaviors, and relationships. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply seeking balance, this episode offers practical insights to help you better understand and support yourself and your loved ones. You don't want to miss it!
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In this episode of the Mixed Faith Marriage Mastermind, join three seasoned coaches—Chris Rich, Brooke Booth, and Suzette Halterman—as they dive into one of the most crucial aspects of any relationship: communication.
Drawing from both personal and professional experience in mixed faith marriages, they explore the unique challenges couples face when beliefs differ. From navigating difficult conversations to overcoming common pitfalls like defensiveness, mindreading, and black-and-white thinking, this discussion is packed with actionable insights and strategies.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your connection, express yourself more effectively, or simply feel more understood, this episode offers hope, tools, and inspiration to build bridges and create meaningful dialogue in your mixed faith marriage.
Tune in and discover how improved communication can transform your relationship!
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We have a new year! In this episode I will share some simple things to help you make the most of this year!
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Before you tell yourself what you can do better in 2025, lets pause and thank the version of yourself that carried you through 2024. In this episode, I will show you how.
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With today being Christmas, I want to share 5 gifts that will help your mixed faith relationships (and any other important relationship in your life).
Merry Christmas my friends!!!
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This special episode is a Mixed Faith Marriage Mastermind where three mixed faith experts—Brooke Booth, Suzette Halterman, and myself—share our unique perspectives as coaches with differing beliefs.
We’ll discuss how to approach baptism when partners have differing views, what it means to respect each other’s beliefs, and how to stay connected through potential differences. Whether baptism is a current topic in your relationship or a potential crossroads down the road, this episode is filled with practical insights and heartfelt stories to help you navigate with confidence and compassion.
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Being a human can be stressful. Being in a mixed faith relationship can make it harder. In this episode, I share 6 strategies to help you handle your stress.
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It can be so hard to speak up in our mixed faith marriages. In this panel discussion we talk about the different ways to speak up, tips to make it easier, and the cost of not speaking up. You don't want to miss this great episode with 3 mixed faith experts.
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The holidays can be stressful with all the hustle and bustle. In this episode you will learn 7 tips to make your mixed faith holidays a little jollier.
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We all have our ways to avoid feeling our emotions. Today you will learn how to allow them to be there in a way that aligns with the person you want to be.
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Some of the emotions feel absolutely terrible so we do all sorts of things to not have to feel them. In this episode you will learn a variety of things that we do to distract ourselves that may not really be serving us. You don't want to miss this!
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Do you like to pretend nothing is wrong or fake it until you make it? You are not alone. In this episode you will learn what that actually creates for you. Spoiler alert...it is not all that helpful. Don't miss this episode!
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Do you find yourself reacting to what is going on around you? We all do it. In this episode we will talk about why that happens and what is going on in our bodies. I will help you identify ways you might be reacting.
We love to be right! But, sometimes it comes with a cost. In this episode we will discuss that cost and other things we can do that might serve us better.
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Being in a mixed faith relationship can feel very heavy at times. In this episode you will learn some quick tips to lighten things up a bit.
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In a mixed faith marriage, managing extended family dynamics can feel like balancing many moving parts within a larger system. Each family member comes with their own beliefs, values, and expectations, which can create both practical and emotional challenges. In this panel discussion Brooke Booth, Suzette Halterman, and myself share our personal experiences and some great strategies to help you navigate these situations.
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Want more to celebrate in your life? In this episode I share a recipe to create more reasons to celebrate.
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We all feel it from time to time, but often don't want to admit it or know what to do with it. In this episode you will learn some great tips for you to move through jealousy next time it comes up for you.
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Everyday we are tasked with making lots of decisions. In this episode you will learn:
- Some of the obstacles that get in our way.
- How to feel more confident in making decisions.
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Pop your air pods in and join me, Brook Booth, and Suzette Halterman as we talk all about sex and intimacy. We share our struggles, define terms, and talk about some of the tricky things that come up for us in our mixed faith marriages.
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Do you feel like you tank is on empty and you are just running on fumes? I hear that a lot, I used to say it often until I stopped thinking that self care was selfish. In this episode we will explore self care. You will learn:
- What self care is and why it is so important.
- What happens when we don't take care of our selves.
- Simple things you can do to create a healthier self care routine.
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Change can be so stinking hard. In this episode you will learn 5 tips to help you get through unexpected changes.
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Anxiety is an emotion all of us feel from time to time. In this episode you will learn:
- What is anxiety?
- What makes it worse?
- Practical tools to use when you are feeling it.
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Are you a blamer, at least part of the time? Or do you feel like others blame you? Welcome to the club. It is very human to blame. In this panel discussion Brooke, Suzette and I talk all about blame. We answer some of the following:
- What is blame and why do we jump to it so quickly?
- What blame creates for us in our relationships.
- What to do when we are blaming others.
- How we can decrease our blame.
- How to show up when others are blaming us.
Problems! We all have them in one form or another. It is almost like they are a part of life.
In this episode you will learn:
- Why is a problem for one person not a problem for another?
- What really gives us power in our problems.
- How to make problems less problematic.
No one wants to talk about it, but separation and divorce sometimes come up in mixed faith marriages. In this episode Hyo North and I have a beautiful conversation on some really hard things. We talk about:
- How separation and divorce ARE an option.
- Figuring out what is the best decision for you.
- How to partner with God whatever you choose.
Hyo helps LDS women partner with God as they go through a separation & divorce.
Check out her website.Listen to another conversation we had on her podcast.
The temple can go from safety and peace to a place of uncomfortable emotions when you are in a mixed faith marriage. In this episode you will learn:
- What to do with those emotions
- What happens when we resist those emotions.
- Some great tips to find peace in the temple.
Sundays can be tricky when you are in a mixed faith marriage. In today's panel discussion Suzette, Brooke, and I tackle this complex topic.
What makes Sundays so hard?
How can we navigate keeping the Sabbath day Holy?
How do we support each other?
How can we make Sunday a day of rest?
Porxogrophy is a common topic that I coach on. In this episode Zach & Darcy Spafford share some great insights that will help you navigate this subject.
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In this episode Sara Bybee Fisk and I talk all about people pleasing. What it is, why we do it, and how it shows up in our mixed faith relationships.
Sara Bybee Fisk is a Master Certified Coach and Instructor who teaches women how to tame the rampant people pleasing, perfectionism and codependency that is causing them so much frustration and resentment. She is an anxious optimist and born again feminist who listens to more books than she actually sits down to read. She loves a good hike, good dark chocolate and good conversations. Her big dreams include learning to sail and to sing and dance like JLo and helping thousands of women create the big, juicy lives they want to be living. She is a wife and mom of 5 and she enjoys those roles most of the time.
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Intimacy is a lot more than just sex. It is the ability to know and be known by another person...our person. On today's episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife shares:
- What true intimacy is.
- How we can create bridges even when we have very different views.
- Some of the things that stifle intimacy in our marriages.
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is a licensed therapist who specializes in working with LDS couples on sexuality and relationship issues.
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Parenting is not for the faint of heart. Being in a mixed faith marriage can make it even trickier. Join me, Brooke Booth, and Suzette Halterman as we share our own experiences with parenting.
What impact can a mixed faith marriage have on our kids?
What happens when we are not on the same page?
What happens when our kids follow our spouse?
Join Molly Claire and myself for a great conversation about mindfulness and emotions.
Molly Claire is a 7-figure business builder, best-selling author of The Happy Mom Mindset, founder of The Masterful Coach Collective, and a single mom of 3. Molly has a gift of empowering women to believe in their abilities and creating a life of balance.
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In this episode I share some of my very favorite thoughts that help me get through life with you today.
We have some emotions that feel absolutely terrible and most of us will do whatever we can to get away from those emotions. Today my dear friend Corey Pickett and I discuss some of the things we do so we don't have to feel our feelings.
Corey is a certified weight loss coach and expert who helps her clients lose baby weight for good. If you want to learn more from Corey you can find her at https://coachwithcorey.com/
Looking to make your mixed faith relationships better? 2 skills that will surely help are flexibility and adaptability. In todays Mixed Faith Marriage Mastermind Brooke, Suzette and myself talk all about these 2 helpful skills in a very real and vulnerable way.
In this episode you will learn all about being stuck.
What keeps us stuck?
What helps us to get unstuck?
Some helpful thoughts that can get me out of a rut.
This human experience can be tricky. In this episode, Emily Taylor and I discuss how can we combine the teachings of Jesus Christ with mental health tools to find more joy and hope in this life.
Emily is a seeker of mental health and a faithful believer in Christ who is no longer defined by the trauma of her childhood. She is a wife and mother, but most importantly she is herself. The person she desires to be.
Here is a link to her website.
Is God disappointed in you or your loved one that left the church? What if that weren't even possible? In this episode, Kurt Francom and myself discuss this beautiful topic and the idea of embracing grace.
Kurt Francom is the founder and executive director of Leading Saints, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. The Leading Saints podcast is one of the premier Latter-day Saints podcasts reaching 500,000 downloads each month and a lifetime reach of 20 million total downloads. Kurt is also a #1 best-selling author. Kurt graduated from the University of Utah in 2008 with a degree in Business Marketing. He ran a web development company for 5 years before focusing on Leading Saints full-time in 2016. Kurt currently lives in American Fork, Utah with his lovely wife Alanna. They are blessed to have three children and a dog.
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Happy 100th Episode!
In todays Mixed Faith Marriage Mastermind we talk all about tithing. This can be a tricky topic. It is our hope that you will get something out of this that can help you in your unique situation.
Sometimes it is hard to know how to support those that are struggling. In this episode we will discuss lots of ways to lift the hands that hang low.
In today's episode, my dear friend Shannon Hatch shares her experiences in her mixed faith marriage. So many great little nuggets that are sure to inspire you.
Today I share my very favorite scripture.
What does it mean to "Live After The Manner Of Happiness"?
How can we create more happiness in our lives even when we are in a tough spot in life? Today I share 5 tips to create more happiness in your life.
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Join Brooke Booth, Suzette Halterman, and myself as we talk all about respect. What does respect even mean? How do we create more of it in our mixed faith relationships? How do we handle those times where we don't feel respected. We all share our unique viewpoints from our own experiences and levels of belief.
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Parenting is a topic that comes up a lot in mixed faith marriages. In this episode Heidi Allsop and I discuss:
- How to lean into you motherhood GENIUS!
- How to raise strong, confident, resilient kids.
- How do we parent when we have different religious beliefs at home?
- How do I parent my child if they leave the church?
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8 Tips To Connect With Your Son
I often get asked why I stay. In this episode, I will share my why and some great pointers to help you figure out yours.
I referenced this episode that is one of the pieces of why I stay.
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We all have an idea of what we think is supposed to happen. In todays episode Katie Pulsifer teaches us what we can do when things go off script. You don't want to miss this episode.
Katie Pulsifer is a Master Certified and Deep Dive Life Coach who runs a client-centered coaching practice focused on custom experiences to best support her clients.She helps GenX working women, sandwiched between aging parents and launching kids, who strive to do it all (and perfectly), feel less obligated and frustrated. She helps them cultivate more calmness, presence, and confidence through attentive listening, conversation, coaching, and consulting. Her values-driven, equity-centered, and flexible approach allows her to remain deeply attuned and responsive to her client's changing needs and desires.
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Join Brooke Booth, Suzette Halterman and myself as we share our different experience with this thought. All 3 of us have a unique perspective that can shed some light on this topic.
All of us can benefit from more happiness. In this episode you will learn:
- What is happiness?
- Where does it come from?
- How can I create more of it?
Trauma is a part of being a human and can definitely be a part of a mixed faith relationship. Leah Davidson joins us on todays episode to teach us all about trauma. Leah Davidson is a Certified Life Coach, Professional Resilience Coach and Consultant. She is also a registered Speech Language Pathologist and has spent over two decades working in the area of Traumatic Brain Injury. She is also certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy, EFT, and Breathwork. As the host of the Building Resilience Podcast and the creator of the Advanced Training for Nervous System Resilience, Leah focuses on helping people learn to befriend their nervous system, manage their mindset and cultivate resilience. She is also passionate about teaching others how to resolve and prevent burnout, stress, and compassion fatigue. Leah lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with her husband Rob and they have a blended family with 5 children. She loves to learn, grow, hike, read, travel and spend time with friends and family.
In this episode you will learn:
- What is trauma?
- How can I heal from it?
- How to support someone who is experiencing trauma.
- A magical tool that will help you to destress.
If you would like to connect with Leah, here are her links:
Website: www.leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com
Instagram:@leahdavidsonlifecoaching
Facebook: @leahdavidsonlifecoaching
Podcast: Building Resilience
Clubhouse: @leahdavidson
Nervous System Resilience Roadmap: https://leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com/nsr-roadmap
President Nelson encouraged us to "Think Celestial" in his last conference address.
In this episode you will learn:
- Why thinking celestial matters
- What it even means..
- How it can help us in every area of our lives
- How to do more of it
- What happens when we don't
If you want to have great relationships, you want to start with the relationship with your self. On todays episode, Sarah Bond, a dear friend and colleague of mine teaches us:
- What love is
- How to feel more of it
- How to fall in love with yourself
- How it will affect every area of you life
In todays mixed faith marriage mastermind we talk all about listening.
- The benefits of listening
- How to be a better listener
- What gets in the way of us being good listeners
Have you ever wondered why some people bounce back from hard things easier than others. It has a lot to do with resilience. In this episode you will learn:
- What is resilience
- How you can get more of it
- Practical things you can do today to increase your resilience
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Join us for a thought provoking discussion on garments. Brooke Booth, Suzette Halterman, and myself share our personal stories and tools that have helped us navigate this topic in our own mixed faith marriages. You can also watch the discussion on YouTube.
You are made up of 3 parts: your past, your current self, and your future self. In this episode we will talk about the relationship between all 3 of them.
Grief is an emotion that most of us feel in a mixed faith relationship. Today I am joined by my friend Krista who is a grief expert. This conversation has so many great nuggets that you won't want to miss.
Krista St-Germain is a Master Certified Life Coach, grief expert, widow, mom and host of The Widowed Mom Podcast. When her husband was killed by a drunk driver in 2016, Krista’s life was completely flipped upside down. And while it would have been easy to believe her best days were behind her, thankfully Krista discovered Life Coaching and Post Traumatic Growth and was able to move forward and create a future she could get excited about. Now she coaches and teaches other widows so they can love life again, too.
Even during the holidays we will experience ups and down. In this episode we will discuss ways to cope with the stress of Christmas.
In this episode Brooke Booth, Suzette Halterman and myself discuss PARTNERSHIP. What is partnership? How do you create more of it? What are the obstacles that get in our way of creating partnership. This is a great discussion you don't want to miss. If you would prefer to watch the video on YouTube here is a link.
When we are surrounded by language we think and say it impacts us. In this episode you will learn 5 language hacks that will potentially empower you in every area of your life.
We pay attention to the words we say and the words we write. We also want to pay attention to the words we think. In this episode you will learn 5 word hacks that can change your life for the better.
Today I have my adorable friend Hannah on the podcast. She shares her story of growing up with siblings and her dad being out of the church. She is vulnerable, authentic, and insightful. You don't want to miss this episode.
Join myself, Brooke Booth, & Suzette Halterman in a discussion on connection. All 3 of us are in our own mixed faith marriages and we all coach clients in this space.
In this episode you will learn:
- What is connection?
- How to create more of it.
- What gets in our way of connecting?
Listen in on a panel discussion with 3 mixed faith relationship experts. We have 3 different points of view to give you a lot of different ideas. Enjoy this episode!
Amanda Louder is a Certified Sex & Marriage Coach who helps Christian men & women overcome their obstacles to create a more emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically intimate relationship. She is also the host of the Sex for Saints Podcast that has over 1.3 Million Downloads.
In addition to being a coach, Amanda is also a wife to Kevin, and mom and step-mom to 5 kids, ranging in ages from 14-23. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching her kids play sports, fishing, and camping.
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Pain is a part of life, suffering is optional.
In this episode you will learn:
- What to do with the pain.
- How to minimize suffering.
- How we make things harder on ourselves.
None of us get through life without disappointment.
In this episode you will learn:
- what is disappointment
- how is it created
- what to do with it
My dear friend Richard Oster joins us for todays episode. He has a gift for helping others to be seen and heard. He is the host of the popular Listen, Learn, and Love Podcast and author of 3 books. In todays episode he shares his love, wisdom, and experience that applies to our mixed faith relationships.
Click the link below and you can find all the good things he does. www.papaostler.comHere is the link to the interview I did with him.
What do our emotions and the weather have in common? A lot more than you would think.
In this episode you will learn how to:
- How to weather an emotional storm
- How to create more realistic expectations
- How to create more positivity in your life
There are a lot of terms that come up in the mixed faith relationship community: differentiation, enmeshment, codependency, and entanglement to name a few. Join me and my friend, Suzette Halterman, as we discuss what these terms mean and what they look like in our relationships.
Here are links that Suzette shared in the podcast.
Website: https://www.suzettehaltermancoaching.com/
Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzettehalterman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzettehalterman
Resources mentioned: Dr. Dan Siegel: https://drdansiegel.com/interpersonal-neurobiology/.
Dr. Ellyn Bader: here is a fantastic interview about differentiation that goes into a lot of depth: https://www.gottman.com/blog/attachment-differentiation-relationships-interview-ellyn-bader-ph-d/
She also has resources and info on her website: https://www.couplesinstitute.com/
This week I have some more great tips to help you with your kids.
In this weeks episode you will learn:
- How to slow down the scary spiral of thoughts
- How to show your brain other options that are not so scary
- How to be more present with your kids
Here is the link to my interview on the Listen, Learn, and Love Podcast.
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For most of us in a mixed faith marriage, we worry that our kids may leave the faith.
In this episode you will learn:
- What fear does for our parenting.
- Better emotions to operate from.
- How to be a successful parent no matter what.
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Mari Heward is an angel on earth. As she shares her story about her mixed faith marriage you will learn some helpful nuggets to give you hope and encouragement in your journey.
If you are interested in joining our Believing Wives Marco Polo group email me and I will send you the link. chrisrichcoaching@gmail.com
Do you ever find yourself thinking, "This ISN'T what I signed up for"?
Is it possible that there is a more helpful thought?
Join me for this episode and we will take a deep dive into what that thought creates us.
As kids, we are very aware of our progress. After we have achieved certain milestones we forget that we are still progressing. In this episode you will learn practical tips to help you recognize your progress.
It is super easy to come up with a list of all the things that are wrong with you.
In this episode you will learn:
- Why it is easy to be hard on yourself.
- How to adjust your focus
One of the things that helps us in our journey through life is community. On todays episode meet one of the creators of the The Marriage On A Tightrope community for couples in a mixed faith marriage. Kattie Mount shares some of the things that have helped her and more about this beautiful community she is helping to create.
Links mentioned in the podcast:
Marriage On A Tightrope Website
Marriage On A Tightrope Podcast Episode 96: One on One with Chris Rich
You Tube Channel
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Life is full of ups and downs, it is just the way things are.
In this episode you will learn:
- How to create more positivity in life
- My favorite coaching tool
- How to accept the tricky parts of life.
Just like Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall we can count on seasons in our relationships.
In this episode you will learn some tips to help you make it through the rough winters of your relationship.
Did you know that your brain is like a guard dog and a wise old owl?
In this episode you will learn:
- what to do with the guard dog
- how to use the owl in your benefit.
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Finding out your loved one has left the church can be very painful. Where do you even start to heal?
In todays episode I share a first aid kit of sorts to help you get started with your healing.
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Forgiveness can feel impossible at times, but I think it is because we don't understand it.
In this episode you will learn:
- How forgiveness benefits us
- What are the first steps to take
- Why we are required to forgive
Have you ever wondered what's a life coach?
In this episode you will learn:
- The differences between a therapist and a life coach.
- When you would work with a therapist.
- Why you would work with a coach.
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We live in a time where we are surrounded by differing opinions. Whether it be politics, religion, parenting, sports, loading the dishwasher, you name it, it is not hard to find someone you disagree with.
In this episode you will learn:
- What being right gets you
- How to connect when you disagree
- Some great questions to ask when you are not on the same page
Grief is not exclusive to death. We may experience it anytime we have the loss of an expected outcome.
In this episode you will learn:
- What grief is.
- What to do with it when you are feeling it.
- How to support ourselves and others when we are feeling grief.
Boundaries are an important part of healthy relationships.
In this episode you will learn:
- What is a boundary?
- What a boundary is NOT.
- How to create a boundary.
- The benefits of boundaries.
In honor of my dad's birthday, I want to share some of the key lessons he has taught me. In this episode you will learn:
- the 11th commandment
- the most important piece of clothing
- how to have more great days
- a very useful acronym
In this episode you will hear from one of my BFF's how she navigates her mixed faith relationships. She has a beautiful perspective. Don't miss this episode!
I had the honor of speaking at a women's conference for my stake.
In this episode I share my presentation on your most important relationship.
You will learn several tips to help you improve that relationship and things to look out for that could harm that relationship.
Mother's Day can be a mixed bag. It is hard for me, and I am guessing it can be hard for you as well.
In todays episode you will learn:
- Some of the reasons Mother's Day can be hard
- Some of the things we do that make it harder
- Some tips to make it more pleasant
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On this episode you will have the privilege of hearing from my dear friend Katie. She is a gem.
She shares the ups and downs of her journey in a mixed faith marriage and some beautiful thoughts that will inspire you wherever you are at on your journey.
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It is so easy to compare our lives to those of the people around us. Sometimes it serves us and sometimes it doesn't.
In this episode learn:
- How to determine if your comparison is helpful or not.
- 3 ways comparison leads to despair.
For many members of the mixed faith community, Sundays can be hard. In this episode you will learn 3 things you can do so you can still delight in the Sabbath.
Have you ever really considered what YOUR needs and wants are?
In this episode you will learn:
- How to figure out what you really want and need.
- How to take pressure off your relationships.
- How to get all of your needs met.
General Conference can bring up a lot of emotions and be tricky to navigate in mixed faith relationships.
In todays episode you will learn:
- How to get what you want out of Conference
- How to process the emotions that come up for you
- How to support your loved one who may see things differently
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Meet one of my dear friends, Jen Alvi, in todays episode. She shares several great tidbits that have helped her in her mixed faith relationships.
We discussed the Marco Polo group that we are a part of. If you are interested, email me chrisrichcoaching@gmail.com and I can add you to our group.
During our discussion she shares the following resources:
Marriage On A Tightrope
I was a guest on their podcast. Click here to listen.
Listen, Learn & Love
Jody Moore Better Than Happy
Patrick Mason (Author)
Did you know you can create whatever you want in your life? Yep, really!
In this episode you will learn:
- What a result is
- How to recognize when you are not where you want to be
- How to create what you want in life
- Questions to ask yourself to get more of what you want in life
Our emotions directly effect how we show up in the world.
In this episode you will learn:
- What emotions will help us be our best selves
- Great questions to ask yourself
- What do you need to do if you want to take different actions
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As humans we are always feeling emotions.
In this episode you will learn:
- What emotions are
- Where they come from
- How to allow them
- How to create emotions I want to feel
I have a special treat for you in todays episode. My dear friend and colleague, Brooke Booth, shares her experience of her faith transition.
In this episode we discuss:
- Great ways to support our loved ones who have left the church
- What it means to be an emotional child vs. an emotional adult
- The importance of allowing our people to grieve and feel their feelings
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At any given time we have all sorts of thoughts going through our brains. Thoughts play a much bigger role in our lives than we ever imagined.
In this episode you will learn:
- Why thoughts are so important
- What thoughts create
- The difference between thoughts and facts
We think that the things that happen outside of us create how we feel on the inside.
In this episode you will learn:
- What happens when we give our power over to our circumstances.
- What really creates our emotions.
- How to get more power in our lives.
We all want to feel more love. It feels amazing.
In this episode you will learn:
- what love is.
- what it feels like.
- how you can create more of it in your life.
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We have been hanging out for 34 episodes and I have never really told you about my mixed faith relationships.
In this episode I will share:
- Some fun facts about me
- How it all started
- What was hard
- Where we are now
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Anyone out there love validation as much as I do?
In this episode you will learn:
- why validation feels so important to us.
- our 2 core fears as humans.
- how to get more validation.
- the best source of validation.
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Loving our neighbor as we love ourselves implies that we love ourselves.
In this episode you will learn:
- How to love yourself.
- The best thing we can do to create better relationships with others.
- Ways to be more gentle and loving with yourself.
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Sometimes we set goals with gusto and then they quickly fizzle.
In this episode you will learn:
- Secrets to help you keep the gusto
- How to set goals with love
- The best way to get the results you want
- How to work with your brain instead of fighting against it
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It is easy to celebrate a new year, but before we do that what about celebrating our growth and our wins from the old year?
In this episode you will learn:
- Tips to measure your growth.
- New ways to see progress.
- How to love yourself even more.
- How to get more validation.
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In this episode discover:
- What happens when you measure reality against imagination.
- A tool that will change your life.
- One of the best gifts you can give yourself this Christmas.
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We hear a lot about bullying these days.
In this episode you will learn:
- about a bully that may not be on your radar.
- 2 ways to stop that bully.
- what you are made of and why that matters
I mentioned:
- Eleven by Sandra Cisneros
- My website
- How to schedule a free mini session with me.
Sometime I think I would love to eliminate adversity from my life. Anyone else feel this way? In todays episode let's chat about the perks of adversity.
In this episode you will learn:
- The benefits of adversity.
- A new way to look at it.
- Helpful questions to help you next time you are experiencing adversity.
I mentioned:
- My website
- How to schedule a free mini session with me.
Christmas can feel tricky when you are a mixed faith family.
In this episode you will learn:
- A few tips to figure out what your can do to keep Christmas feeling merry.
- What happens when emotions are high.
- How to keep Christ in your Christmas.
50 service ideas from Light The World
Black Friday Deal!
Chris Rich Coaching Website
Pain is a part of our human experience. All of us feel it from time to time.
In this episode you will learn:
- the difference between clean pain and dirty pain.
- how to move forward in our pain.
- what will keep us stuck.
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We have this idea that being happy is best, but what about when life is really hard? Is faking it till you make it really the best idea?
In this episode learn:
- The quickest way to increase your happiness.
- The beauty of pausing.
- How to be there for yourself.
- One of my favorite songs Lord, I Would Follow Thee
If you are driving the "Struggle Bus" in your mixed faith relationships or any other area of your life, I am here to help. Hop on a free call with me and let's chat.
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We often spend so much time loving others that we forget to love ourselves.
In this episode you will learn:
- How God wants you to feel about yourself.
- The best way to love others.
- Tips to help you love yourself more.
As mentioned in the podcast:
- Write a list of at least 25 things you love about you. What are your talents? What is quirky and unique?
- Blogpost on self love.
- Youtube video:SEE YOURSELF AS CHRIST SEES YOU
- 10 Quick Connection Tips Infographic
- Sign up for a free mini session
We have all sorts of thoughts going through our heads every day. Some of those thoughts are so sneaky that we are not aware of what they create for us. In this episode we will shine a light on some of those sneaky thoughts that are causing us trouble.
In this episode you will learn:
- What sneaky prefixes we should be aware of.
- What they create for us.
- Some better options to consider.
As noted in the episode:
Episode 14: The Power Of I Choose To
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Sometimes we confuse sympathy and empathy.
In this episode you will learn:
- The difference between sympathy and empathy.
- What drives connection.
- What it really means to minister.
As mentioned in the podcast:
Bridges: Ministering To Those Who Questions by David B. Ostler
Brene Brown video
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Communication can be challenging in any relationship.
In mixed faith relationships, we get lots of opportunities to polish our communication tools.
In this episode I share a framework you can use when you are having a disagreement.
1-Tell me your thoughts about _________________.
Listen to understand.
2-Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Here are the facts:
3- You are making the facts mean….
4-I am making the facts mean….
5- Now we understand the issue, let’s talk about solutions.
Brainstorm all the options.
More from Chris Rich Coaching:
- Click here to get 10 Quick Tips to help you connect with your loved one in your mixed faith relationships.
- Click here to schedule a free mini session with me.
- Follow me on Instagram
- Click here to receive a weekly mixed faith relationship nugget of goodness in your inbox.
- Click here to check out the great stuff on my website.
PS This month in the Community Of Connection (my awesome membership program) we are working on connection. Come join us! In the program you have access to all of the resources, tools, and coaching support you’ll need to navigate your mixed faith relationships! Click here to learn about The Community Of Connection Membership Program.
In this episode we will be discussing:
- Why conversations can be difficult.
- How to neutralize a conversation so it is not so scary.
- The difference between conflict and contention.
- The beauty of conflict.
- The best fuel for a conversation.
Mentioned in the podcast:
- Proclaim Peace by David Pulsipher
- The Community Of Connection. If you like what you hear on the podcast, come check out my coaching membership program. It is the most affordable investment you can make in your mixed faith relationships. You won't regret it.
- Need help with an upcoming conversation? Hop on a call with me and I can help you get ready to show up as the person you want to be. You got this friend.
- Click here to get 10 Quick Tips to help you connect with your loved one in your mixed faith relationships.
Our loved ones didn't come with users manuals so our brains got crafty and created a manual for them. Sometimes they work other times they don't
In this episode you will learn:
- What is the real cause of pain in our mixed faith relationships.
- What we can do to ease that pain.
- What is in our control.
- What is not in our control.
Mentioned in the podcast:
- The Fullstar Chopper
- The Community Of Connection. If you like what you hear on the podcast, come check out my coaching membership program. It is the most affordable investment you can make in your mixed faith relationships. You won't regret it.
There are always good guys and bad guys in books and movies. What happens when we create them in our relationships?
In this episode you will learn:
- what happens when you see yourself as a victim.
- what every victim needs.
- another way to view yourself.
We believe everything our brains tell us.
Sometimes that is helpful, but other times it isn't.
In this episode you will learn how to:
- Do a thought download/Brain dump
- Determine what is a thought vs. a fact.
- Determine the fruits of your thoughts.
- Decide who is your real boss?
Featured on the Show:
Live Drop-in Coaching Session
September 27, 2022 1PM EDT -2PM
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Anyone welcome: current clients, past clients, or brand new to coaching.
Come see what it is like to get coached or get coached yourself.
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- Click here to catch the replay of my ASK CHRIS Webinar.
- Follow me on Instagram
- Click here to receive a weekly mixed faith relationship nugget of goodness in your inbox.
- Click here to check out the great stuff on my website.
PS This month in the Community Of Connection (my awesome membership program) we are working on our stories. Come join us! In the program you have access to all of the resources, tools, and coaching support you’ll need to navigate your mixed faith relationships! Click here to learn about The Community Of Connection Membership Program.
We are all the authors of our own stories.
Sometimes we tell stories that hold us back and keep us stuck in our lives.
In this episode you will learn:
- The power of the story we tell.
- How we can edit our stories.
- We can cast ourselves in any role we want in our stories.
- Some great questions you can ask yourself about your current story.
- Some of my favorite books.
Featured on the Show:
- I Have A Mother That Read To Me poem
- Click here to catch the replay of my ASK CHRIS Webinar.
- Follow me on Instagram
- Click here to receive a weekly mixed faith relationship nugget of goodness in your inbox.
- Click here to check out the great stuff on my website.
PS This month in the Community Of Connection (my awesome membership program) we are working on our stories. Come join us! In the program you have access to all of the resources, tools, and coaching support you’ll need to navigate your mixed faith relationships! Click here to learn about The Community Of Connection Membership Program.
We don't like to admit it, but sometimes we are judgmental.
In this episode you will learn:
- What to do with judgement when it comes up.
- How to move from judgement to love and connection.
- What is my job?
Featured on the Show:
- Click here to sign up for my ASK CHRIS webinar. In this free webinar, I will share many of the common questions that come up in our mixed faith relationships and a tool to help you answer those questions for you.
- Follow me on Instagram
- Click here to receive a weekly mixed faith relationship nugget of goodness in your inbox.
- Click here to check out the great stuff on my website.
PS Are your feeling stuck and not sure how to move forward in our mixed faith relationships?
Get the tools you need to navigate this space, the support you need to keep going, and the coaching you need to empower you to show up as the person you want to be in your life.
If this sounds like what you are looking for Click here to learn about The Community Of Connection Membership Program.
You don't have to be on the same page with religion to have a great relationship.
Let me show you how.
Have you ever noticed all the things you HAVE to get done? We get overwhelmed, stressed, and resistant when we have to do something. Tune in today to discover a tiny tweak that will turn things around for you.
We spend tons of time and money making sure our teeth are clean, white, and where they should be. Dental hygiene is a priority to many of us. What about our mental hygiene?
In todays episode you will learn:
- What is mental hygiene.
- The difference between a therapist and a life coach.
- How stinky thoughts keep us from moving forward.
When a loved one leaves the church, it is easy to take it personally and to make it mean someting about ourselves as a spouse or parent.
When they make choices we don't like we often feel like we have failed in some way.
Sound familiar?
Tune in this week to discover what we create for ourselves when we think we have failed.
I'm also sharing a new way to think about failure.
Instead of fearing failure, what if you could make friends with it?
What you will learn from this episode:
- The core fear we all have.
- Tricky things that all of our brains like to do and how to intervene.
- The truth about failure.
Featured on the Show:
- Click here to sign up for my ASK CHRIS webinar. In this free webinar, I will share many of the common questions that come up in our mixed faith relationships and a tool to help you answer those questions for you.
- Follow me on Instagram
- Click here to receive a weekly mixed faith relationship nugget of goodness in your inbox.
- Click here to check out the great stuff on my website.
PS Are your feeling stuck and not sure how to move forward in our mixed faith relationships?
Get the tools you need to navigate this space, the support you need to keep going, and the coaching you need to empower you to show up as the person you want to be in your life.
If this sounds like what you are looking for Click here to learn about The Community Of Connection Membership Program.
You don't have to be on the same page with religion to have a great relationship.
Let me show you how.
PSS Even if you are not in a mixed faith relationship, I promise these tools will help you in your life.
All the humans can benefit, pinky promise.
We get so enmeshed with our loved ones, it is easy to think their choices in life mean we have succeeded or failed as a parent or spouse. Don’t leave how you feel about yourself in the hands of anyone else, including your children. Be in the driver's seat of your own life.
Tune in this week to discover how to be more successful with your success!
What you will learn from this episode:
- One of my favorite stories.
- How to redefine success.
- How to avoid setting yourself up for a lifetime of feeling like a failure.
Featured on the Show:
- Click here to sign up for my free class called The 3 Must Have Tools To Deal With Grief.
- Follow me on Instagram
- Click here to receive a weekly mixed faith relationship nugget of goodness in your inbox.
- Click here to check out the great stuff on my website.
PS if you want to take everything you are learning up a notch (or 10) come check out my Community of Connection Membership Program. In the program you have access to all of the resources, tools, and coaching support you’ll need to navigate your mixed faith relationships! Click here to learn about The Community Of Connection Membership Program.
People have asked me how I became a life coach.
About 4 years ago, I had never even heard of a life coach.
I saw an ad for a webinar that for some reason piqued my interest.
I had no clue what a webinar even was, but something caught my attention and I clicked on it.
Little did I know that 30-minute webinar was about to change the trajectory of every area of my life.
Tune in this week to discover the tool that changed everything for me.
What you will learn from this episode:
- What causes our emotions.
- The truth about our circumstances in our lives.
- What creates happiness.
- Why we all feel so different about dance parties.
Featured on the Show:
- Click here to sign up for my free class called The 3 Must Have Tools To Deal With Grief.
- Follow me on Instagram
- Click here to receive a weekly mixed faith relationship nugget of goodness in your inbox.
- Click here to check out the great stuff on my website.
- Please rate, review and share the podcast.
PS if you want to take everything you are learning up a notch (or 10) come check out my Community of Connection Membership Program. In the program you have access to all of the resources, tools, and coaching support you’ll need to navigate your mixed faith relationships! Click here to learn about The Community Of Connection Membership Program.
Have you ever thought about how amazing it feels to cheer for those around you? I know you are amazing at it, just look at the way you cheer for those around you. Am I right? Learn how to be your own best cheerleader. GOOOO YOU!
What you will learn from this episode:
- The benefits of cheering.
- Tips on finding the perfect cheerleader.
- A great way to ensure you recieve the validation you are seeking.
- Some or my favorite parallels between running and life.
Featured on the Show:
- Click here to watch my free class called The 3 Must Have Tools To Deal With Grief.
- Follow me on Instagram.
- Click here to receive a weekly mixed faith relationship nugget of goodness in your inbox.
- Click here to check out the great stuff on my website.
- The Quebec Mega Trail Race.
PS I mentioned a little somthing I have been working on...
If you want to take everything you are learning up a notch (or 10) come check out my Community of Connection Membership Program. In the program you have access to all of the resources, tools, and coaching support you’ll need to navigate your mixed faith relationships! Click here to learn about The Community Of Connection Membership Program.
Why do you do what you do? What is your why? When you know your why, it is totally ok when others see things differently. This episode is short and sweet...just like the strawberries I talk about.
Worry is a very common emotion in the mixed faith space. Today I share a few of my favorite tools to help you when your brain is turning everything into a catastrophe. Grab a pen and take some notes.
We spend so much of our time arguing with reality and expecting the people around us to be different. In todays episode I address this, and some tools to help you.
We have this idea we should be happy all the time. This thought causes us so much unnecessary suffering. When we can learn to accept the negative parts of life we will find even more happiness. Don't miss this episode!
Listening seems like a very basic thing to do, yet sometimes we could do a bit better. Really listening looks very different than simply hearing the words someone else has said. In todays episode you will learn how to be a more connected listener.
In todays episode, I will share some tips to create more gratitude in your life. I guarantee it will be delicious.
In todays episode, you will learn the 4 things we generally do when we are feeling an emotion. Spoiler alert: most of them are not very productive! You will walk away from this episode with new tools to help you allow any emotion that comes up for you.