HeyJaredNot Even Wine With Dinner
Hey friends! It's Kristen Crisp here. I'm your middle-aged friend, talking about how I navigated a weird life of drinking, sobriety, love, and loss. All wrapped up in an ADHD brain full of chaos, kindness, and a heavy dose of sarcasm.
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EP 21 - How the Hell Do I Change? - The 5 Stages of Change (opens the original)
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Change is hard. But sometimes change is necessary, and frankly, change is inevitable. Regardless of how you look at change, wouldn't you like to be better prepared for it? This week Kristen talks about the Transtheoretical Model. A system of preparedness levels for behavioral change. A few bits & pieces: * How we all face change * What the TTM is all about * A breakdown of the steps * Some news about upcoming events! This is a topic she is very passionate about and has presented and used many ti
EP 20 - I'm a Sugar Coated Christian Alcoholic (opens the original)
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We all have labels, some good, some bad. Some can define us; others crucify us. Kristen shares how a few of her labels have had an impact on her life. From alcoholic to yoga instructor, these little words have had a big impact - both positive and negative. A few bits & pieces: * Categories of labels we all have * Steps to take to view them, own them, and be comfortable with them * A short exercise to do anytime that will help bring awareness to your labels Read the accompanying story on Medium:
EP 19 - Drinking is Fun! And Other Things We Learn From Grown Ups (opens the original)
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How many of us thought those parties and drinking events during our childhood looked "fun?" Kristen talks about her memories and how "cocktail culture" shaped her beliefs about alcohol and its influence into her future drinking habits. A few bits & pieces: * Setting the scene of the cocktail party * The hidden message behind "can I have a sip?" * When the fun fades * Kids are always watching To read the accompanying story, click here: Drinking Is Fun! And Other Things We Learn From Grown Ups The
EP 18 - Self Care - You Can't Pour From An Empty Glass (opens the original)
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Do you ever push yourself to the point of burnout? We all do. But let's be honest, it's not good for us. Kristen shares a recent experience she had where she reached a point of "not feeling it" and made a conscious choice to shift a project back in order to take care of herself and how you can do the same. A few bits & pieces: * The point where she said "screw it" * Things she learned and taught while working in the wellness industry * How to step back an assess how you're feeling * Why it's so
EP 17 - Baby's First Beer - An Addict Is Born (opens the original)
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This week, Kristen shifts gears and goes into personal storytelling mode. Talking about drinking her first beer at age 12 and what traumas led her to that moment in her childhood. A few bits & pieces: * The first beer experience * Her background and family history * School and the awful bullies There are many more stories to come, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Check out the NEWWD movement : www.notevenwinewithdinner.com And read her blog over at Medium: www.medium.com/@no
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