On this powerful bonus episode of Behind the Armor, Krista Williams brings heart-centered wisdom to her conversation with Judd, revealing how she balances being a public leader with honoring her own human experience. The episode opens with a grounding breathwork session led by Krista, setting the tone for a vulnerable and insightful dialogue.
Together, Krista and Judd unpack what it means to lead from authenticity—even during personal struggles. Krista shares her journey from burnout and people-pleasing to cultivating self-love and emotional regulation. She also speaks candidly about the pressure to maintain an image online, the challenges of being a coach and healer while still healing herself, and how she navigates sharing publicly while protecting her inner world and the people closest to her.
By the end of the conversation, listeners will be left with a powerful reminder: the bravery to be seen starts in the heart, not from perfection, but from owning who we are—fully, honestly, and with compassion.
5 Lessons from the Episode:
Ground first: Simple grounding breathwork before hard conversations can shift your entire presence.
Share with discernment: Not every part of your life needs to be public to be powerful.
Own your evolution: Cringe at old content? That’s proof of growth, not failure.
Protect your truth: Tell your story, but focus on your role and your processing—not that of others.
Celebrate wholeness: Feeling good and sharing your joy is just as worthy as sharing your pain.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Grounding Meditation with Krista
06:00 Understanding Stress and Nervous System Regulation
08:50 Can You Lead While You’re Struggling?
12:00 Sharing Authentically Without Oversharing
18:00 Dealing with Old Versions of Yourself
20:30 Shame, Storytelling, and Vulnerability
24:00 What to Share and Who It Affects
26:15 Celebrating Joy Without Shame
29:45 Telling Stories That Involve Others
32:00 Speak From Integration, Not Expectation
33:15 Behind the Scenes of the “Almost 30” Book
36:00 From Rock Bottom to Self-Love
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