Episode 423: From Heartbreak to Wholeness with Kristine Carlson

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Change is one of the most creative forces in our life.” This week, Kristine Carlson joins me to talk about moving through change and how it allows for expansion and growth. We also discuss grief, including her journey through grief after the sudden passing of her husband. Finally, we discuss how to make empowered choices during times of hardship.</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">For those new to Kristine Carlson and her work, she is a</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">New York Times</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">bestselling author, speaker, and leader in the field of transformation. After collaborating with her late husband Dr. Richard Carlson created a publishing industry phenomenon with the</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff series</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">—selling more than 25 million copies worldwide—today, Kris is emerging as a profound teacher in the areas that matter most to the human heart: how to heal and how to love. Join us for this powerful and enjoyable conversation.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode you’ll hear:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Kristine shares her journey through grief and describes her star mantra, “Surrender, trust, accept, release and receive.” (12:31)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The willingness to give and receive support from others during the grieving process. (22:15)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">During times of stress or hardship, how can we make empowered choices? (27:21)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why we resist change and some ways we can embrace it. (31:27)</span></li> <li styl