Do the Work with Kristi

This week, we are joined by a familiar face on Do the Work, Elizabeth Jaggi! Success is something most people spend their whole lives trying to reach, but what does success actually mean? How do you measure your own success? How do you measure others’ success? Is success internally or externally earned for you?

When we link our value and worth to “success,” we may be missing out on the empowerment and peace that comes when we ar...

The goal of Do the Work is to help people connect with others and God, but also ourselves. And yet, it’s so easy to fall into self-neglect when we are trying to connect with others. Dr. Edith Eger includes self-neglect as one of the main mental prisons in her book, “The Gift.” We have to learn to love and care for ourselves in order to have healthy relationships, to take care of our basic needs—mental, emotional, physical, and spir...

Fear can feel paralyzing. Dr. Edith Eger talks about fear and hopelessness in her book, “The Gift,” and today we’re joined by another mental health professional who also has lots of experience working with these common emotions. Is fear learned or can we be born with it? How can hope grow? How do I step out of fear and hopelessness? All these questions might be answered for you in today’s episode. Lesley Stout, a certified mental ...

Dr. Jill Manning is back on Do the Work to talk about developmental maturity. Dr. Manning is a successful licensed MFT specializing in sexual betrayal, and although developmental maturity plays a huge role in that area, it also affects each of us every day in big and small ways. Tune in to learn what developmental immaturity versus maturity look like, the key traits we’re born with, and the key issues that stem from all the big and...

Have you ever felt wronged or unfairly treated? Whether it's a minor disagreement or a significant betrayal, the sense of injustice can trigger feelings of resentment, leading to thoughts of bitterness and animosity towards the person or situation involved. This is a universal experience— a fundamental aspect of human nature that contributes to the development and expression of resentment across cultures and societies. Join us as w...

We’ve already read and reviewed one of Dr. Edith Eger’s books, and “The Gift” is just as good. In her first book, “The Choice,” Dr. Eger tells her story of surviving the Holocaust and Auschwitz, as well as her experiences becoming and working as a psychologist. In contrast, this second book of hers is “a practical guide to help us identify our mental prisons and develop the tools we need to become free.” Join Kristi, Kaitlyn Howell...

Welcome back to Do the Work! This week Kristi is on her own as we take a look at one of the most difficult but most important mental prisons—victimhood. Living in this prison is a paralyzing and powerless place to be. The key out of this prison is learning to accept and surrender to reality, and in the process becoming more self-aware, empowered, and resilient. Doesn’t that freedom sound amazing? Give this episode a listen for some...

Welcome back to Do the Work! Today we’re working towards identifying the twin pitfalls of avoidance and rigidity. These two mental prisons often hold us back from living our most fulfilling lives. Elizabeth Jaggi joins us to look at the roots of avoidance and rigid patterns and discover strategies to break free and embrace a life of growth and freedom.

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In this insightful podcast, we delve into the nuanced distinction between shame and guilt, unraveling how these emotions impact our lives differently. Explore how the weight of secrets can keep us trapped, hindering personal growth and relationships. Join us as we uncover the power of vulnerability and the liberation that comes with shedding light on our hidden truths.

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“I know you are, but what am I?” This phrase may take you back to elementary school, or to a similar thought you had last week. We’ve spent the last month talking about relationships. One of the most crucial principles in creating and maintaining any relationship—romantic, familial, or friendship—is forgiveness, and that’s what we’re talking about today with Ganel-Lyn Condie. Ganel-Lyn is a motivational speaker and author. She’s de...

There are two kinds of people in this world—those who make friends everywhere they go and those who don’t. Just kidding! Forming and maintaining relationships looks different for everyone—but being hard-wired for connection is universal. In this conversation, join Kristi and some friends she met a couple weeks ago while on vacation as they talk about intro/extraversion, trust, honesty, and many other things that are crucial for fri...

It’s Valentine’s Day. Maybe you’re going on a fancy date tonight or maybe you still have to whip up dinner to feed your kids. Maybe you have a Galentine’s party, or maybe you are sitting at home alone. Regardless of your relationship status or how you’re feeling during this day of love, this episode is for you. For this brief episode, walk with me through what love actually is, and how we can choose love in each of our relationship...

Love and lust are two powerful and often intertwined emotions, yet they are vastly different in how they affect our minds, relationships, and ability to connect. This month in Do the Work we are focusing on relationships, and many will be celebrating love on Valentine’s day. Kicking off this theme is our guest Steven Croshaw, a husband, father, grandfather, and co-founder with his wife of S.A. Lifeline, a non-profit providing hope,...

This week, Kristi flies solo as we wrap up our month of change. We’ve talked about change in multiple areas of life—physical, emotional, relational. Have you noticed any change in your own life this month? The truth is, even though we’ll move on to other topics in this podcast, change will continue to happen around us and through us. Change is a daily choice and a lifelong requirement.

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We’re a couple of weeks into New Years Resolutions. How are your resolutions feeling? Are you finding yourself reverting back to old patterns? Change is difficult and uncomfortable, and there are tools to help you get out of your post New Year’s rut. 

This episode’s guest is Brannon Patrick, a husband, therapist, co-creator of Therapy Utah, and a fellow podcaster. Although he specializes in treating addiction, Brannon is pa...

It’s our month of change, and change isn’t possible without vulnerability. Although often perceived as weakness, vulnerability is crucial for connection and a catalyst for innovation and creativity. Change cannot happen without vulnerability. So why do we avoid it? What is so scary about being vulnerable? 

In this episode with Mary Scoresby, dive into the answers to these questions and more. Mary is passionate about communi...

In a world filled with constant distraction, we’ve learned to avoid feeling pain and discomfort by leaving the present. In this episode, Joe Morton—father, husband, athlete, author, and host of “A Cup of Joe Podcast”—shares his passion for using mindfulness to find peace, awareness, and clarity. Whether through meditation, mindful breathing, or simply paying attention to the present moment, mindfulness can empower you to better nav...