• 1 hour 11 minutes
    886. Mark Manson on why you don't need to fix yourself

    The breakthrough you've been chasing isn't becoming someone new—it’s finally accepting who you already are.


    Bestselling author Mark Manson joins Krista for an honest conversation about why real personal growth isn't about fixing yourself. They explore burnout, ambition, identity, and why constantly chasing the next breakthrough may be the very thing keeping you stuck.


    Mark shares the mindset shifts that transformed his life, from letting go of perfectionism to redefining success on his own terms. If you're ready to stop fighting yourself and start living with more peace, purpose, and authenticity, listen up!


    We also talk about:

    • Why accepting yourself is the key to lasting transformation
    • The hidden downside of success + building a public platform
    • How burnout forced Mark to redefine ambition + productivity
    • The surprising story behind the iconic Disappointment Panda
    • Why every new level of success comes with a new set of problems
    • How childhood identities shape the way we navigate adulthood
    • The fear of changing when relationships depend on the old version of you
    • Why people lie to themselves—and how denial keeps us stuck
    • Mark's journey from self-help obsession to self-acceptance
    • Philosophies that shaped Mark's work, including Buddhism, existentialism, and Carl Rogers


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    9 July 2026, 10:00 am
  • 51 minutes 37 seconds
    885. How to find women who truly see + support you

    Okay, girls... I've been wanting to have this conversation with you. I've been reflecting on this a lot lately, and I have a feeling some of you have been craving this too.


    I truly believe one of the greatest gifts in my life has been the women who have loved me, challenged me, and reminded me who I am. In this episode, I'm sharing why female friendships have become the most healing relationships I've ever experienced + what it takes to build them.


    We'll talk about healing the sister wound, letting go of comparison + competition, communicating with more intention, and creating friendships that allow you to grow. If you've been wondering why your friendships don't feel as fulfilling as you want them to, this conversation is for you. 


    We also talk about:

    • Why being loved by other women can be so healing
    • The text message that inspired this entire conversation
    • Learning to trust women again
    • Finding your "relational field" + attracting aligned friendships
    • Why comparison + competition sabotage connection
    • How Lindsey became my first example of a truly healthy friendship
    • The importance of communicating instead of storing resentment
    • Why every friendship has a different purpose + season
    • How nervous system regulation creates more secure relationships
    • Why you have to go first if you want deeper, more meaningful friendships


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    7 July 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    884. Spirulina vs. chlorella: What every woman should know

    Could the missing piece in your wellness routine be something that's been around for billions of years?


    Dr. Catharine Arnston, founder of ENERGYbits and author of the highly anticipated “Love Your Health to Bits” joins K+L to share the science behind nutrition, chlorella, and why algae may be one of the most overlooked superfoods on the planet. Dr. Arnston explains why she's spent nearly two decades helping bring algae into the spotlight.


    In this fascinating conversation, K+L explore how a family health crisis led Dr. Arnston to discover algae, the surprising benefits of supporting your body at the cellular level, and why this ancient food may be the key to unlocking better energy, digestion, and overall well-being.


    We also talk about:

    • The important difference between spirulina + chlorella
    • Why algae is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet
    • Supporting energy, focus, and brain health at the cellular level
    • Dr. Arnston's journey from family health crisis to founding ENERGYbits®
    • The connection between gut health, detoxification, and longevity
    • How algae supports healthy skin + aging
    • The role of chlorophyll in overall wellness
    • The future of algae as a wellness powerhouse
    • How supporting your mitochondria can impact overall health


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    2 July 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 34 minutes
    883. Life is forcing you to become someone new (and why you should let it) with Blu + Lily Ashwell

    What if the life-changing breakthrough you're searching for isn't found in doing more, but in slowing down enough to hear what's meant for you?


    Blu of Earth + Lily Ashwell join Krista to share the years-long creative journey behind their handcrafted tarot deck. Together, they explore what it means to create from a place of authenticity in a world obsessed with instant gratification.


    From navigating life-changing transitions to trusting the unknown, Blu + Lily reveal how healing, self-discovery, and meaningful creation unfold when we release external validation + reconnect with our intuition. 


    We also talk about:

    • Why slowing down can unlock deeper creativity + purpose
    • The spiritual lessons hidden within major life transitions
    • Blu's experience navigating hearing loss + unexpected change
    • How to trust divine timing when life isn't going according to plan
    • Building authentic friendships through honesty + repair
    • The difference between creating for validation vs. creating from the soul
    • Letting go of perfectionism in the creative process
    • How intuition can guide your next chapter


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    30 June 2026, 10:00 am
  • 58 minutes 4 seconds
    882. The beauty and shadow of self-awareness

    Hi my loves, Lindsey here. I've spent years in therapy, pursuing healing + self-discovery, but no one prepared me for this part—the loneliness that can sometimes come with becoming deeply self-aware. 


    In this solo episode, I'm exploring the beauty + burden of self-awareness—and why personal growth can sometimes feel surprisingly lonely. We'll talk about relationships, healing, and navigating life when it feels like you're growing in a different direction than the people around you.


    If you've ever felt frustrated, disconnected, or wondered why doing "the work" hasn't necessarily made relationships easier, this conversation is for you. Join me to talk about embodiment, maturity, and how to stay open-hearted without overanalyzing every part of your life. 💛


    We also talk about:

    • The difference between self-awareness + true embodiment
    • How therapy changed the way I see relationships
    • The unexpected loneliness I've experienced throughout my healing journey
    • The difference between knowing your wounds + actually healing them
    • Why I sometimes miss the version of me who wasn't analyzing everything
    • The trap of overthinking your relationships in the name of self-development
    • How motherhood has deepened my understanding of emotional regulation

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    25 June 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 29 minutes
    881. The dating advice every intuitive woman needs to hear

    Ladies, if you've ever wondered whether that gut feeling is intuition, anxiety, or something deeper, this episode is for you. 


    Krista sits down with spirit channel and medical intuitive Christine Lang for a fascinating conversation about learning to trust yourself, your inner knowing + the guidance that's available to you every day.


    This episode will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about destiny, free will, manifestation, and love. Whether you're navigating a relationship, searching for clarity, or looking to deepen your spiritual practice, Christine offers practical tools to help you trust the path unfolding before you.


    We also talk about:

    • The surprising signs you're ignoring from your spirit
    • Soulmates, soul contracts, twin flames + karmic relationships
    • Why some relationships are meant to teach, not last
    • Childhood patterns that quietly shape your dating life
    • How highly intuitive women can navigate relationships with confidence
    • The role of destiny versus free will in love
    • Signs you've outgrown a friendship or relationship


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    23 June 2026, 10:00 am
  • 45 minutes 3 seconds
    880. When you’re not on the timeline you thought you’d be

    Listen up, ladies—Krista here. Can we talk about something that's been weighing on my heart? Lately, I've been questioning everything I thought my life would look like by this age—marriage, motherhood, success, and whether I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be.


    In this deeply personal solo episode, I'm opening up about the pressure of timelines, the fear of falling behind, and the tension between trusting God's plan + wanting certain things for your future.


    If you've ever felt like everyone else is moving faster than you, this episode will feel like a hug, a reality check, and a reminder that your timeline isn't broken. 💛


    We also talk about:

    • Why birthdays can become powerful portals for reflection + self-discovery
    • The pressure women feel around marriage, motherhood, and career success
    • Navigating the fear of being "behind" in life
    • Trusting God's timing when life doesn't go according to plan
    • The tension between freedom, commitment, and future family goals
    • How societal timelines differ from your soul's unique path


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    18 June 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    879. Having a baby at 49, building a brand, and trusting your timing with Lucy Goff

    Ladies, if you’re worried about your timeline, fertility, or aging…there’s no need to fear anymore. 


    In this episode, Lucy Goff, founder of LYMA, joins Krista to talk about having a baby at 49, rebuilding her life after a near-death experience, and creating one of the most talked-about wellness brands in the world. 


    It feels like sitting down with the smartest, coolest older sister who tells you to stop freaking out about your timeline.


    Lucy + Krista dive DEEP into fertility pressure, beauty standards, women reinventing themselves later in life, and the reality of building something massive from scratch. Lucy opens up about being told “no” over and over again + why women seriously need to stop acting like life ends at 30.


    We also talk about:

    • Why women hold themselves back from going after what they want
    • The science behind LYMA + how the laser actually works
    • The difference between red light therapy vs. clinical-grade lasers
    • Stress + sleep: how they impact your skin + nervous system
    • Learning to trust your intuition even when everyone doubts you
    • Why life doesn’t end at 30—and might actually get better after it


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    16 June 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    878. You want to write a book? We break down the entire process as two bestsellers

    If you've ever felt called to write a book but haven't taken the first step, this episode is for you.


    K+L share the unfiltered story behind writing their book—the excitement of landing a book deal, the moments they wanted to quit, the creative blocks that surfaced, and what it actually took to bring their vision to life.


    They open up about the parts of the process most people never see: the self-doubt, perfectionism, pressure, and vulnerability that come with putting your ideas on paper + sharing them with the world. 


    You'll also hear the lessons they learned navigating publishing, building a sustainable writing practice, and finding their authentic voice in a world overflowing with content.


    We also talk about:

    • Why social media matters in publishing
    • Balancing creativity + business
    • The reality of the editing process
    • Writing routines + accountability
    • Designing a book cover that feels timeless
    • Writing a book takes longer than you think
    • Book marketing + launch strategy


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    11 June 2026, 12:36 pm
  • 1 hour 38 minutes
    877. Men need consequences: Why modern dating is so broken with Adam Lane Smith

    This might be one of the most important conversations we've had about modern dating.


    Global attachment expert + bestselling author Adam Lane Smith joins Krista to explain why so many people feel insecure, overwhelmed, and disconnected in relationships—and what it actually takes to build lasting trust + emotional safety.


    Adam challenges some of the biggest myths we've been taught about attraction + relationships, explaining why chemistry isn't always compatibility, and why emotional safety is the foundation of lasting love.


    If you've ever found yourself overthinking a text, staying in the wrong relationship, or wondering why love feels harder than it should, don't miss this episode.


    We also talk about:

    • The four levels of safety women need
    • How childhood wounds shape adult relationships
    • Why dating apps create emotional disconnection
    • Communication mistakes couples constantly make
    • Rebuilding trust after betrayal + cheating
    • Oxytocin, cortisol + the science of attachment


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    9 June 2026, 10:54 am
  • 51 minutes 54 seconds
    876. How I’m Preparing for Birth + Postpartum Differently with Baby #2

    In this deeply personal solo episode, Lindsey shares the exact mindset shifts, wellness practices, and daily rituals transforming her second pregnancy experience—and why she’s approaching birth, postpartum + family life differently this time around.


    From hypnobirthing + nervous system healing to conscious partnership, Lindsey shares the practices helping her feel more grounded, connected, and prepared for motherhood the second time around. She also opens up about the lessons + emotional shifts about growing a family.


    If you’ve been feeling anxious about the future or curious about creating a healthier, more supported pregnancy + postpartum experience—this episode is packed with the kind of honest conversations, wellness tools, and emotional insights every woman deserves to hear.


    We also talk about:

    • The wellness habits Lindsey swears by for pregnancy + postpartum
    • Why nervous system regulation matters during labor
    • The foods + supplements supporting fetal brain development
    • How pelvic floor therapy changed Lindsey’s understanding of birth
    • Why Lindsey switched to a midwife-centered care model
    • The emotional reality of preparing for baby #2
    • How Lindsey + her husband are protecting their marriage through this transition


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    4 June 2026, 10:00 am
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