This week, Kristen welcomes Shannon Watts. Shannon has been the leader of the grassroots movement Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and she and Kristen discuss an epidemic in this country; gun violence. They talk about how & why Shannon started this group, how she handles the daily threats and negative posts from the NRA, and what she and her group actually stand for. Prior to starting Moms Demand, Shannon was a mom and PR guru, who was mortified at what happened at Sandy Hook, so she decided to do something about it. No matter what your stance in on gun laws, every person needs to listen to this interview!

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Reset your rhythm this week with Kristen and Michelle Fortin of “Leeann and Michelle”. She and Kristen discuss Michelle’s viral comedy duo, and how taking a full year off was the key to finding her passion.  Every woman and mother can relate to their conversation of overcoming burnout, and how to stop doing all the things.

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Website: leeannandmichelle.com

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Twitter: @_LeeannMichelle

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This week, Kristen talks kindness with Leon Logothetis, author of “Go Be Kind” and host of “The Kindness Diaries". A former stockbroker goes on a mission to both give and be willing to receive kindness.

They talk about what you can learn when you go into the world with an empty wallet, but an open heart.

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Follow his adventures on his website: leonlogothetis.com

Leon’s Twitter: @LeonLogothetis

Facebook: facebook.com/TheKindnessGuy

And Instagram: @TheKindnessGuy

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This week Kristen talks to Emmy-Award Winning news anchor and host of the “Happiness in Progress” Podcast Danielle Craig. Danielle tells the compelling story of her husband’s shocking illness, dealing her son’s potentially deadly allergy, living with anxiety and depression,  and still finding a way to find the joy amidst life’s pain.

She is hopeful, articulate and radiates her bright light in this candid interview. You will leave it feeling uplifted and knowing that you are WORTHY.

Check out her website at http://daniellecraig.com/

Follow her Instagram: @MrsDanielleCraig

Listen to her inspirational podcast today: http://daniellecraig.com/category/podcast/

 “I don’t live with mental illness - mental illness lives with me.” - Ben Meisner

He penned an incredibly candid story in the Player’s Tribune about his deep depression, and now hockey player Ben Meisner opens up to Kristen about all things mental health. This week the pair discuss his diagnosis, breaking the stigma against medication, learning to love yourself, and overcoming self-doubt. This episode isn’t just for someone who lives with depression and anxiety, it’s an honest and vulnerable talk that can’t be missed.

 Read his article in the Players Tribune

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Follow Ben on Twitter: @ben_meisner

A Book mentioned in this episode is one of Kristen’s T op 5 inspirational books: Get it here - "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz 

Next up this season is Kristen’s talk with “Start Loving You” conference founder Kelsy McHenry. They discuss being your family’s best advocate and why she started an annual conference to inspire moms to pursue their possibility.

Get tickets to the conference May 3 & 4 in Atlanta, GA   https://www.startlovingyou.com/buy-tickets

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In the debut episode of season two, Kristen talks about surviving and thriving through life’s challenges. She talks through the past year of ups and downs that she’s personally experienced, and reveals the four lifelines that have helped her through three surgeries and the death of a loved one. No matter where you are in life, if you need a little help or positivity, start here.

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Kristen chats with news veteran Sonni Abatta about all things motherhood. The two commiserate about the chaos of being a mom and working in live television, all the things they wish they would have known about motherhood, why Sonni walked away from the glamorous life of TV, and what’s she learned about herself since. She is real, raw, beautiful and has an exquisite way with words. All parents can and will relate to this show! www.sonniabatta.com

Parents, authors, and full-time students of life Marc and Angel Chernoff join Kristen this week for a frank discussion of their journey that brought them to write a personal development blog and New York Times Best Selling book about how it takes practice to get happy, and inspiring you to take the next step.

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From the archives: Host Kristen Hewitt chats with WICS Illinois news anchor Stacey Skrysak on her weekly FB Live show from 2017 called “THE YAP”. They discuss body positivity in the television world, infertility, NICU babies and the THREE HEART FOUNDATION.

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*Read along on the “Perfectly Peyton” Blog

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This week Kristen talk with Start Planner CEO, author of Start Balancing, and keynote speaker Kristy Dickerson. Kristy manages several businesses as well as being a mom who has dealt with severe medical issues, both her own and her husband’s. On this episode they chat about why everyone needs to START, tips to figuring out who you are, and shares her personal explant story and how she’s healed herself back to optimal health.

By the time you’re done listening you will want to jump out of your chair and START whatever it is you’ve been wanting to do!

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Read Start Balancing and live the life you’ve always imagined!

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