Let's Sit With This

Listen to hear Kristen's update about her experience of running a marathon, and the lessons she learned.

This episode was created by Kristen Callaway, MSMFT, LMFT — a licensed therapist and the voice behind Let’s Sit With This.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and supportive purposes only. It is not therapy and does not replace individualized mental health ca...

You’ve named the tricky relationships. You’ve thought through your boundaries. But what happens when setting those boundaries doesn’t go the way you hoped? In this final episode of Navigating the Holidays with Tricky People, Kristen walks you through how to prepare for pushback—emotionally, mentally, and practically. She helps you explore the gap between the boundaries you want to set and the ones you’re actually ready for, and rem...

In this second episode of Navigating the Holidays with Tricky People, we’re talking all about boundaries—what they are, what they aren’t, and why they can feel so dang hard to set, especially around family. Kristen breaks down a simple metaphor that helps make boundaries more concrete, names common boundary myths, and offers practical examples for setting limits around your time, your body, your kids, and your space.
Whether y...

It’s race week, and Kristen is feeling both confident and nervous—and that feels exactly right. In this episode, she reflects on what it means to sit in the moment and trust 18 weeks of training. She shares her mix of excitement and nerves, her practical prep for race day (including the Vaseline bath and backup headphones), and her plan to soak in the experience rather than rush through it.

Whether you’re training for something big ...

Some challenges feel like marathons—long, exhausting, and full of moments where you just want to stop. In this week’s Monday Growth Moment, I’m talking about how to mentally pace yourself through the hard stuff, both on the road and in life.

I share how I break down my long runs (and tough seasons) into smaller, manageable goals, and why it’s so important to focus on what you’ve already accomplished instead of how far you still have...

In this first episode of Navigating the Holidays with Tricky People, we’re starting with something foundational: getting clear on the relationships in your life.

Therapist Kristen Callaway walks you through a simple but powerful framework—green flag, yellow flag, and red flag relationships—to help you notice where you feel safe… and where you don’t. We talk about why your nervous system may already be signaling something your brain ...

Sometimes doing the hard thing means accepting that it didn’t go the way you planned. In this week’s Monday Growth Moment, I’m talking about disappointment — the kind that hits when you’ve worked so hard for something, only to have it fall apart.

From a freezing, rain-turned-snow 20-mile run to cutting my long run short because my body gave out, I’m sharing what it looks like to sit with frustration, name your feelings, and refocus ...

This week’s Monday Growth Moment is a real-life reminder that none of us can do everything all the time. Between marathon training, parenting, work, and the simple act of being human, Kristen shares what it looks like when priorities have to shift—and why that’s not a sign of failure.

From piles of laundry to long runs that steal whole weekends, this episode is about giving yourself permission to let some things slide so you can foc...

Sometimes life just happens — even with the best intentions, the perfect plan, and all the motivation in the world. In this week’s Monday Growth Moment, Kristen talks about an unplanned two-week break, a grueling 14-mile run, priorities, and what marathon training keeps teaching her about flexibility and perspective.

This is a real, honest reflection about giving yourself permission to pivot, slow down, and make space for what reall...

This week’s Monday Growth Moment is a little different—I took you along with me for a long run I did not want to do. Between the heat, running out of water, and the mental games that come with 12 miles, this episode is a raw look at what it means to keep going when everything in you wants to stop.

We talk about grit, discipline, gratitude—and how doing hard things isn’t always glamorous, but it does build confidence and resilience. ...

In this final episode of the It Didn’t Look Like Trauma series, Kristen speaks directly to you—like a letter from her heart to yours. Together, we reflect on what healing really looks like, why some wounds leave lasting scars, and how to navigate boundaries with parents or caregivers who may never change.

This episode holds space for the messy realities of grief, estrangement, reconciliation, and finding peace in your own path. Kris...

After a week off from marathon training, Kristen reflects on showing up with what you’ve got—even when it’s less than you hoped for. From running to boundaries to managing anxiety, progress isn’t about perfect paces or flawless effort. It’s about forward movement, grace for hard days, and remembering that “forward is a pace.” 

This episode was created by Kristen Callaway, MSMFT, LMFT — a licensed therapist and the voice behind Let’s...

Sometimes life forces us to slow down—whether it’s illness, stress, or plain old exhaustion. In this Growth Moment, Kristen shares how marathon training (and getting sick mid-training) taught her the value of rest. Progress isn’t about hitting every mark perfectly—it’s about listening to your body, pacing yourself, and remembering that rest is part of the process. 

This episode was created by Kristen Callaway, MSMFT, LMFT — a licens...

In this week’s Growth Moment, Kristen reflects on how what we consume—especially on social media—shapes what we believe is possible for ourselves. From running marathons to tackling personal goals, the stories we take in can either limit us or expand our sense of what’s achievable. Tune in for a reminder to surround yourself with perspectives that encourage, inspire, and keep you moving forward. 

This episode was created by Kristen ...

Healing from childhood pain isn’t quick or linear. It’s a slow, steady process of learning to trust, express emotions, and gently retrain your body and brain toward safety and connection. In this episode, Kristen shares what therapy really looks like—from the foundational goals she sets with clients, to the practical skills that support healing outside the therapy room. If you’ve ever wondered what the actual process of healing fee...

We often think growth means pushing harder, doing more, and never slowing down. But real progress comes from pacing ourselves—steady effort balanced with intentional rest. In this short reflection, Kristen shares how marathon training (and therapy) both teach the same truth: growth doesn’t come from constant pushing. It comes from effort, rest, and the patience to keep showing up over time. 

This episode was created by Kristen Calla...

 What would it look like to set goals that are impossible to fail? In this Monday Growth Moment, I share how I gave myself two “can’t fail” tests. Along the way, I talk about why small, winnable steps matter for building momentum and reshaping self-talk. I’ll also give simple, real-life examples for anxiety and depression so you can start creating your own can’t-fail tests and stack up memories of success—no matter how small they s...

Not every mountain top moment looks like a giant, flashy win. In this Monday Growth Moment, I’m talking about the importance of celebrating all kinds of achievements—big and small—and how context can completely change the way we measure progress. If you’ve ever downplayed something hard you did because it didn’t seem “impressive enough,” this one’s for you. 

This episode was created by Kristen Callaway, MSMFT, LMFT — a licensed ther...

In our 3rd episode in the It Didn't Look Like Trauma series, we look at how childhood experiences—whether they were big, obvious traumas or quieter, harder-to-name attachment wounds—can shape the way you show up in adult life. We’ll explore how these early patterns influence relationships, work, parenting, and the way you see yourself. I’ll share common patterns I notice in therapy that often point back to childhood, why so ma...