Ep 16: Not Just Another Real Housewife

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When you hear “ex-NFL wife,” your mind may go all reality-show on you, right? Well, not so fast...not only is Angela Marshall—also known as “Author Stone”--the ex-wife of an NFL player, but she’s an entrepreneur, an author, and a motivational speaker. Clearly a successful woman in her own right, Angela gets candid with Christine about what it’s like to grow up as a light-skinned African-American girl, live the NFL-wife lifestyle, and finally come into her in own.

Ep 15: How to Be a Better Person at the Holidays with Kate Hanley

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Ever wonder how you’re going to make it through the holiday season in one piece? Between the shopping and the social obligations, the kids’ concerts and the (political) dinner table discussions, it’s enough to make you want to pull the covers over your head until New Year’s.

Christine feels your pain! Today she talks to Kate Hanley, author of How to Be a Better Person, who shares tips for keeping your cool—and doing some good--during the busiest season of the year—all with your sanity intact.

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For more information about Kate Hanley, visit https://katehanley.com.

Ep 14: So You Want to Host a Podcast?

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Ever wondered what it takes to be a podcast host? Maybe you’ve got a great idea but can’t wrap your brain around all the tech-y stuff—microphones, headphones and editing, oh my! Have no fear, dear listeners, as today Christine talks to Phyllis Nichols of Sound Advice Sales and Marketing who discusses why podcasts seem to be so popular today, what you need to know to be a podcast host and if there’s any money to be made in this industry.

SHOW NOTES

To learn more about services offered by Sound Advice Sales and Marketing, visit www.soundadvicesales.com.

Ep 13: The Sky’s the Limit

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When you hear the expression, “The sky’s the limit,” it can mean many things. For occupational therapist and mom Lynn Amell, it means leaving no stone unturned when it comes to advocating for her 15-year-old son, Matthew, who has autism. Whether you, too, are raising a child on the autism spectrum—or know someone who is—you will surely be inspired by this episode.

Show Notes

To learn more about those living with autism, visit:

www.autismone.org

www.nationalautismassociation.org

Ep 12: Discussing Teens and Anxiety with Maggie McCurdy, MS, LMHC

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In honor of World Mental Health Day tomorrow, Christine talks to Maggie McCurdy, MS, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor, about teens and anxiety. In these challenging, social-media-driven times, the term “anxiety” seems to have become a catch-all for the daily stressors that ail us. Teens process things differently than adults, though, and have their own set of challenges when it comes to stressors and life changes. Christine and Maggie discuss how teens’ struggles are different from adults, what role social media plays in teens and anxiety, and what the adults in their lives can do to help.

Show Notes

For more information on anxiety and depression visit:
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
www.adaa.org

For more information about Hereba Mental Health Counseling and the services they offer, visit www.herebamentalhealthcounseling.com

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. This number operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Ep 11: One Lucky Woman

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You know that expression, “Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans?" Well, today’s guest knows that expression all too well.

Dee Carpenter and her husband, Paul, planned an idyllic trip to Italy back in the fall of 2011. What they experienced was anything but. Christine talks to Dee, a retired McDonald’s executive, about the injuries she sustained while on this trip, the challenges she faced upon her return home, and how she came out strong on the other side.

Show Notes

For further information about some of the charities that Dee supports, visit:

Alex’s Lemonade Stand
www.alexslemonade.org

Mainline Animal Rescue
www.mlar.org

Ep 10: "September is the New January" with Coach Jen Liddy

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Did you enjoy the summer but are having a hard time getting “back on track?” Maybe you fell off the workout wagon, didn’t clean out the kids’ toy room like you wanted, or simply spent too much time lounging by the pool with your summer reading list. (Is there such a thing??) If this sounds like your summer, then this episode is for you! Christine talks to business development coach Jen Liddy about getting back on track after a summer of fun in the sun. Find out why “September is the New January” and learn some tips to get organized again!

Show Notes

For more information about Jen Liddy, visit: www.jenliddy.com

Ep 9: Surviving the "Empty Nest" with Melissa T. Shultz

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It’s August, and for many women, this means prepping children for college, and perhaps becoming an “empty-nester.” But how do we make the transition from years of making lunches and being needed to a much quieter existence? To help navigate this uncharted territory, Christine talks to Melissa T. Shultz, author of “From Mom to Me Again: How I Survived My First Empty-Nest Year and Reinvented the Rest of My Life.” Listen in as Melissa shares tips on how to reinvent, take stock and enjoy this bittersweet time of life.

Ep 2: A Bittersweet Year

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Ep 2: A Bittersweet Year

Do you often wonder how people find the courage to survive and thrive during challenging times? Or maybe you’re just trying to be the best version of yourself but can’t understand why life keeps getting in the way. In this podcast, host Christine Krahling talks to people who have faced trying times and come out strong on the other side. She also offers inspiring tips for when the daily grind gets you down. Her guests’ inspiring stories—as well as those from Christine herself—will encourage and motivate you to “bloom where you are planted.”

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Ep 1: Introducing Bloom Where You Are Planted

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Ep 1: Introducing Bloom Where You Are Planted

A podcast from writer and former magazine editor Christine Krahling. In this episode, Christine shares her journey of leaving the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania—where she lived with her family for more than 10 years--for a move to Central New York. Find out how “Bloom Where You Are Planted” was born, what it feels like to be the new kid in town, and what you can expect in future episodes.

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