Resilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach Kirsten
You were made to thrive—not just survive.
This podcast is your safe and empowering space to break through fatigue, burnout, chronic stress, and illness so you can build a body and life that are truly resilient.
I’m Coach K—Certified Holistic Health & Nutrition Coach, Clinical EFT Practitioner, and Functional Movement Specialist—and I’m here to help you heal from the inside out. Together, we’ll explore tools and strategies to recover from life’s stressors, restore your energy, and feel strong in your body again.
Each episode blends science-backed tools and heart-based practices—like plant-powered nutrition, functional breathwork, emotional freedom techniques, and mindset rewiring—to support your healing journey.
You’ll learn how to:
- Reverse chronic fatigue and stress patterns
- Rewire your nervous system for peace and energy
- Break free from emotional and physical stuckness
- Create sustainable, joyful routines in movement, food, and rest
This is for you if you’re ready to reclaim your health, feel vibrant again, and live a life that reflects your true strength. Let’s build resilience—one step at a time.
Episodes
44 episodes
Healing from the Inside Out with Nutrient Density—Episode 44
Healing from the Inside Out: The Beauty of a Plant-Based Lifestyle These days, there are 100s of diets out there ... so many it's hard to count. In my health coaching program, we looked at around 100. And it was eye-opening! ...
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Episode 44
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23:07
3 Stress-Reducing Breathing Techniques for Greater Energy—Episode 43
In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of life. From hectic work schedules to personal responsibilities, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious. Not only that, but stress is estimated to be the cause of 75-90% of d...
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Episode 43
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21:56
How Stress & Cortisol Causes Your Body to Use Food Differently—Episode 42
When I was in the height of my healing journey, my Functional doc discovered that while I was eating highly nutrient-rich foods and fiercely abstaining from inflammatory ones, I still wasn't absorbing the nutrients from the foods I ate.
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Episode 42
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22:19
Plant Based Nutrition for Stress & Resilience—Episode 41
In the fast-paced, demanding world we live in, the effects of stress on our physical and emotional well-being can be profound. As someone who has personally witnessed the transformative power of holistic health, stress resilience, and plant-bas...
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Episode 41
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17:48
Breaking the Stress Cycle with Nutrition - Part 1—Episode 40
In this episode, I want to dive into a topic that affects us all but often goes misunderstood – stress hormones and their impact on our well-being, as well as a simple nutritional tool we can utilize to begin to help create a solid foundation i...
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Episode 40
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22:15
Writing it Out: Journaling for Stress, Burnout, and Overwhelm—Episode 39
People who deal with a lot of stress understand the implications of it. You know what it does to your mental and emotional health, how it affects your physical health, and what the repercussions are. You are fully aware that it can lead to feel...
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Episode 39
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33:09
Your Body is Listening to You; Are You Listening to it? — Episode 38
Did you know that your body is always listening to you? To the feedback you give it, to how you treat it, and to how you respond to situations? Don't believe me? Take a moment and just tune in to your body. How's it doin...
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Episode 38
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31:30
How Your Diet Impacts Your Emotional & Mental Stress - Episode 37
We're often very aware that our emotional stress impacts the foods we eat, but did you know that the nutrients we take in actually affect our emotional well-being?When you start looking at ways to reduce your stress levels, you pr...
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Episode 37
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24:29
Exercise as a Path to Resilience—Episode 36
What do you think of when you hear the word "exercise"? For some, it's a burst of joy, and for others, it sounds exhausting. I know. I've worked with many people over the years. Exercise sounds like something you "have to do" unless you were ra...
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Episode 36
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24:11
How Gratitude Heals Our Body & A Simple Practice - Episode 35
In this episode, I’ll introduce a very powerful concept that can bring powerful healing to your body through a very simple practice.If you've been around even a little while, you've heard of a "Gratitude Practice" and maybe you've...
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Episode 35
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20:36
Calm Your Nervous System with Deep Breathing Exercises - Episode 34
Nerves, what can you say about them? They perform so many important functions in your body and are related to every movement you make and even your thought patterns. However, nerves can really mess you up at times when they get out ...
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Episode 34
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20:18
Getting Unstuck—Retraining Your Brain Out of Freeze Response - Episode 33
Resilience … is our ability to bounce back … but what if you can’t bounce back and seem to remain stuck?Have you ever experienced the feeling of procrastination, feeling stuck, or like you just can’t move forward in an area ...
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Episode 33
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26:03
Why I Do a Morning Routine and Why It’s So Important For Our Health - Episode 32
Perhaps you've heard about the idea of having a morning routine. But if you're anything like myself, or the people I work with, when you're extremely fatigued or dealing with stress and other health issues, putting "one more thing" onto your pl...
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Episode 32
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21:01
5 Ways to Bounce Back From Burnout - Episode 31
Burnout is a dangerous condition that can affect you both physically and mentally. If you've recently discovered you are suffering from burnout, you may be wondering just how you can overcome it. Unfortunately, overcoming burnout isn't easy, bu...
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Episode 31
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25:42
How To Spot Burnout and Take Action Before It's Too Late - Episode 30
I have personally experienced extreme burnout twice. You'd have thought I'd learn from the first time, but I definitely learned a LOT from the second time around. And since then, have helped others recover. I've spent the better part of the las...
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Episode 30
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14:38
6 Small Changes to Have More Energy & Mental Clarity—Episode 29
When you're feeling fatigued, sometimes you don't have the energy or willpower to make big overhaul changes. Sometimes you simply need little things that done over time can really create an impact. I know the journey very well. Whi...
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Episode 29
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27:36
3 Mindful Techniques to Reduce Stress & Increase Energy - Episode 28
Maybe you relate: It's during the middle of the workday and you're tired. The day has been overwhelming, stressful and nothing seems to be going quite right. Or perhaps it's the end of the day when you have "more" you need to do, but are just d...
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Episode 28
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23:39
Powerful Life Lessons I've Learned From Distance Running - Episode 27
Today’s episode is a fun reflection on things I’ve learned while distance running. If you know my story, I was able to bounce back from Fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, poor gut health, stress, and past pains and t...
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Episode 27
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20:16
3 Secrets Hacks to Teach Yourself to Crave Healthy Foods - Episode 26
Here we wrap up our mini series on cravings. This time, we're focusing on how to SHIFT your focus to actually crave healthier foods. It IS possible! We just have to know how to work with our mind, body, and lifestyle. If you’re going to...
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Episode 26
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16:37
Mind-Body Approaches to Stopping Sugar Cravings - Episode 25
In our previous episode, we delved deep into understanding cravings, emphasizing that they are more complex than a mere test of willpower.Today, we zero in on sugar — a ubiquitous and potent substance that many grapple with. Ar...
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Episode 25
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29:50
Breaking Free From Food Cravings - Part 1 - Episode 24
Do you know if you’re dealing with cravings? If you do, you really know it.And if you’re not sure, simply ask yourself: Can I remove every food item in my life and be OK?Would I be OK if I ate simp...
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Episode 24
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27:11
A Stress Free Approach to Integrative Healing - Episode 23
🌿 Discover the Power of Integrative Healing 🌿Hey there!Give your health, energy, and mindset an upgrade! 🙌 Join me as we dive deep into the world of Integrative Healing for Emotional and Physical Well-being.Have you ...
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Episode 23
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26:08
Trauma, Emotions, and the Body: Understanding the Physical Manifestations of Emotional Pain - Episode 22
In this episode, we'll explore how unresolved emotional traumas & emotions can manifest physically, discussing holistic approaches to address and heal them.I'll share some of my personal experiences, how our bodies and emotio...
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Episode 22
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31:45
Is Stress Connected to Weight Gain? Understanding the Mind-Body Link - Episode 21
Ever noticed those extra inches around your waist during high-stress periods? It's not just in your head! There's a deep-rooted connection between stress and weight gain, especially in the abdominal region. 🤔This is something I see fair...
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Episode 21
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32:13
How to Use Visualization to Help Your Body Heal - Episode 20
Visualization has been used for decades to improve sporting performance, build confidence, and help people achieve their goals. It has become a popular technique to change mindsets and build a more positive, motivated outlook on life....
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Episode 20
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24:03