Episode Eighty Five
Heartbroken Open w/ Kristine Carlson
kristine carlson
Kristine Carlson is a New York Times bestselling author and renowned speaker recognized worldwide for the global success of The Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff book series she co-authored with her late husband Dr. Richard Carlson. Her latest book, Heartbroken Open, a life-changing memoir, has become a Lifetime Television biopic starring Heather Locklear. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story will premiere on the network on October 16. The book will be available/reissued then as well.
With over 30 million books in print, Carlson has emerged as a leading mindfulness expert and transformational guide who has been featured on national radio and television broadcasts, including The Today Show, The View, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. In 2010, she was awarded the Kennedy Laureate Award by John F. Kennedy University alongside the iconic chef Alice Waters and CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
In addition to her books Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Women, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff in Love, and Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Moms, Carlson’s other titles include An Hour to Live, An Hour to Love (a tribute to her husband), and her seminal self-help book for leading readers out of the pain of loss and into a new future — From Heartbreak to Wholeness: The Hero’s Journey to Joy.
Through her beloved women’s retreats, including her signature What Now? program, Carlson serves as a guide for women navigating transition and change of all kinds — showing them how to live their most vibrant, joyous, and fulfilling life in their next chapter.
Through her popular podcast Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, Live the Big Stuff, Carlson’s depth, realness, and ever-present humor shine through each memorable episode. Her popular video-based, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Happiness Training Courses (on Dontsweat.com) teach people how to find inspiration and direction right in the midst of life’s uncertainties — helping individuals around the world to move from overwhelming anxiety to an abiding optimism and trust in life. These courses feature exclusive video footage of her late husband, Dr. Richard Carlson.
She is on the advisory board of Modern Widows Club and on the Global Leadership Council of Challenge Day.
Carlson has two daughters and five grandchildren. In her spare time, she loves to exercise – boot camp fitness classes, yoga or hiking. She also is an inspirational speaker and leads women’s retreats all over the world. Her mission is to show people that it is possible to love your life again after profound loss and major change — and to discover that more laughter, love, and happiness await you.
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Show Notes
Topics of Discussion:
Her journey with an eating disorder & feeling spiritually disconnected & her path of healing & spiritual awakening
How psychology is the only thing holding you back
Her grieving & healing process after loosing her husband of over 20 years
Ways her husband communicated with her after his passing
The hero’s journey from loss to joy
Choosing to be a victor not a victim & embracing what is
Grief is like an emptying process
Recovering from loss & grief by working on your psychology & reframing
Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional
Heartbroken Open
Don’t sweat the small stuff
The annihilation of the ego when we go through trauma
Awakening to who we really are without the ego & allowing our true essence to shine
How your heart grows & expands after being broken open
The gift that can come from loss
To choose to heal is to choose to be the hero
You will return to joy & wholeness
Forgiveness is a gift to yourself
Forgiveness verses accountability
& so much more.
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