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Hey! I’m Kristen and this is The Expanding Soul - a place where we explore growth, healing, and what it really means to become the best version of ourselves. This is a reflective podcast about expanding our souls and consciousness.
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Ep. 19 | Why You Feel Fine One Day & Overwhelmed the Next | The Window of Tolerance Explained (opens the original)
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Hello Beautiful Humans, Have you ever had one of those days where everything feels manageable... and then the next day one tiny inconvenience completely overwhelms you? If you've ever wondered: • Why do I overreact sometimes?• Why do I feel emotionally exhausted?• Why can I handle stress one day but not the next?• Why does healing feel so inconsistent? This episode is for you. Today we're talking about the Window of Tolerance — a concept from psychology developed by Dr. Daniel Siegel that explai
Ep. 18 | What Is Trauma Really? Understanding Trauma Responses and Healing (opens the original)
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Hi Friends, When most people hear the word trauma , they think of war, abuse, or catastrophic events. But trauma isn't always what we think it is. In this episode, we're exploring what trauma actually is, how it affects the brain and nervous system, and why things like people-pleasing, overthinking, perfectionism, anxiety, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness may be survival responses rather than personality flaws. We'll discuss: • What trauma really is (and what it isn't) • Big T and little t
Ep. 17 | Healing Your Inner Child (Even If You Had a Good Childhood) (opens the original)
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Hi Loves, When people hear the phrase "inner child healing," they often assume it's only for people who experienced severe trauma or had a terrible childhood. But that's not always the case. Even loving parents, well-intentioned families, and seemingly ordinary experiences can shape the beliefs we carry about ourselves and the world. Things like rejection, bullying, overprotection, or learning that certain emotions weren't acceptable can leave wounds that follow us into adulthood. In this episod
Ep. 16 | How to Start Journaling (Even If You Never Know What to Write) (opens the original)
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Hello Beautiful Beings, Want to start journaling but never know what to write? In this episode, we're talking about how to journal for beginners, how to journal consistently, and a simple 5-minute journaling method that can help with self-awareness, emotional healing, stress, and overthinking. Many people think journaling has to be deep, perfect, or done every day—but real journaling is messy, honest, and personal. We'll explore the science behind journaling, emotional processing, shadow work, g
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