

Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff with Kristine Carlson
Kristine Carlson
New York Times Best Selling Author, Kristine Carlson invites you to practice Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff Wisdom for simple ways to live your most vibrant life of joy.
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Jul 31, 2025 • 10min
Best of Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff: Connect to Your Joy
Joy is always present. What might be missing is you! We all go through moments when joy feels distant, but with a few simple mindfulness practices, we can find our way back to that inner light. In this popular replay episode, Kristine Carlson shares gentle tools to help you reconnect with your natural state of joy — even on the hard days.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why joy isn’t constant — and that’s okay
Easy mindfulness practices to help you feel better on low days
Encouragement to live the “big stuff” with presence and heart
Let this episode be your gentle reminder: you have the power to come back to joy — anytime.

Jul 24, 2025 • 15min
Best of Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff: What's Really Bothering You?
There’s no doubt that life can be full of upsets and annoyances — both big and small. But life also calls us to take ownership of our happiness and spiritual well-being.
In this meaningful and beloved replay episode, Kristine Carlson shares how to identify and release the emotional triggers that may be holding you back from your true spiritual potential. Once you do, you’ll begin to open up to more of what your heart truly desires.
Want a simple way to center yourself daily? Try Kristine’s free Golden Pause meditation for a calming breath practice to ground you in the present moment.

Jul 17, 2025 • 11min
Best of Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff: Count to Ten and See What Happens
Feeling angry? You can press pause – and return to peace. Anger happens to all of us, and can help us understand unmet needs.Yet left unchecked, it creates more pain than progress! In this powerful episode, Kristine Carlson shares how one simple practice can change everything.
Listen in and discover:
-Why anger isn’t the enemy—it’s a messenger
-How to recognize the real need behind your frustration
-The Golden Pause—a quick mindfulness tool to reset in the moment
-How to shift from reaction to inner peace in just a few breaths
“Breathe in joy with every pause you take as you align with your gratitude in a golden moment.”
– Kristine Carlson

Jul 10, 2025 • 31min
Reclaiming Inner Confidence Series: Know Yourself, Be Yourself with Kim Somers Egelsee
In the 4th episode of the Inner Confidence Series, Kristine is joined by longtime coach, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author Kim Somers Egelsee for a powerful conversation about coming back to yourself as the foundation for lasting confidence. Kim shares the transformative practices she uses to help clients reconnect with who they truly are, move beyond hidden blocks that erode self-trust, and show up fully—in life, business, and even dating!
What you’ll take away:
“The 0–100 Practice” to help you better understand and honor yourself, so you can fully step into your self-worth
-A simple anchoring exercise to rise above self-doubt in stressful moments
-How improving your posture and physiology can shift how confident you feel
-Guidance on rebuilding confidence after a breakup—and returning to dating with strength and self-trust
If you’ve felt disconnected from your confidence or unsure of your next step, this episode offers grounded tools, fresh perspective, and a clear reminder: the way forward starts by returning to you.
Kim Somers Egelsee is an intuitive guide, TEDx speaker, #1 bestselling author, life and business coach, and publisher with over 20 years of experience. She empowers individuals to shine by uncovering their true gifts and purpose through speaking, writing, and media. Kim specializes in healing emotional blocks, shifting energy, and overcoming limiting beliefs to foster confidence, clarity, and authentic success. She is the co-host of the acclaimed podcast Talk Purpose and Truth and co-founder of High Vibe Soul Sisters, offering transformative retreats, events, and healing circles.
Connect with Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimlifecoach
Connect with Kristine Carlson:
Website: www.kristinecarlson.com
Instagram: Instagram.com/kristine_carlson

Jun 26, 2025 • 34min
Reclaiming Inner Confidence Series: Exploring the Unknown with Confidence with Monica Rodgers
Feeling lost or unsure of who you are in this season of life? This week in the Reclaiming Inner Confidence series, Kristine Carlson talks with transformational coach and host of The Revelation Project, Monica Rodgers about what it really takes to reconnect to your sovereign self.
Monica shares the creative path that helped her break free from the cultural conditioning that encouraged overachievement and staying small. Together, they explore the pressure women face to be “pretty, pleasing, and polite” — and how we can release those roles to step into our power.
Highlights of today’s show include:
How following your passions strengthens genuine self-confidence
Simple ways to build courage by facing everyday fears
Why perfectionism often hides deeper insecurity — and how to let it go
Embodied healing practices to help you feel grounded and whole again
If you're ready to step out of the confusion and come home to yourself, this episode is your invitation.
Be sure to follow the show so you don’t miss the next step in your journey to Reclaiming Inner Confidence!

Jun 19, 2025 • 13min
Reclaiming Inner Confidence Series: Confidence Brings Clarity
What if the fog you’re feeling isn’t confusion – but a lack of confidence?
In this second episode of the Reclaiming Inner Confidence series, Kristine explores the subtle ways our confidence gets depleted—and how clarity returns when we reclaim it.
Listen in and learn…
How to identify the negative mindsets that can chip away at your confidence
The real reason self-doubt creeps in when our confidence is low
Inspiration to shift from living in fear to living in faith
A simple journal prompt to grow your confidence (and why you need to try it today!)
This episode is for anyone feeling unsteady, emotionally scattered, or unsure about what’s next. You don’t need all the answers—just a little more faith in yourself.
Be sure to follow the show so you don’t miss the next step in your journey to Reclaiming Inner Confidence!
Connect with Kristine Carlson:
Website: www.kristinecarlson.com
Instagram: Instagram.com/kristine_carlson

Jun 12, 2025 • 15min
Introduction: Reclaiming Inner Confidence Series
Kristine launches her new series: Reclaiming Inner Confidence. If you’re in a season where challenges or deep change have caused you lose belief in yourself, this series is for you.
Learn how rebuilding your self-faith is a process; and outlines the steps you’ll need to take along this path. Drawing from her personal experiences and heart-centered guidance, she sets the stage for what’s to come in this worthwhile journey.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The devastating personal experience that inspired Kristine to create this series
What “real” confidence looks like in yourself and others
Why self-trust is essential to reclaiming your confidence
An invitation to reflect on where you may have lost connection with your inner power
Whether you’re feeling like life has knocked you off of your centre, or you’re simply wanting to live with more self-assuredness, this series will offer deep insight to support you on your way back home.

May 15, 2025 • 45min
Inner Radiance Series: Growing Your Light with Rebecca Rosen
In this illuminating episode of The Inner Radiance Series, Kristine Carlson is joined by spiritual medium and bestselling author Rebecca Rosen for a heart-opening conversation about growing your inner light.
They explore how to embrace divine guidance during life’s challenges, and how to stay grounded through practices like self-care, yoga, and earthing. Rebecca even offers Kristine a powerful personal reading with spot-on messages! Listen in for practical tools and soulful inspiration to help you shine brighter from within.
Together, they dive in to:
- how to embrace divine guidance during life’s challenges
- the benefits of self care to glowing your brightest
- a deeply resonant personal reading for Kristine (the messages are spot-on!)
- practical tools like earthing and yoga to help you stay grounded and energized
Rebecca shares heartfelt insights from her own journey, offering accessible ways to strengthen your intuition, elevate your energy, and live with greater alignment and intention.
If you’re looking for clarity, spiritual connection, or just a gentle nudge back to your radiant self, this episode will inspire you to grow your light—authentically and powerfully.
Visit Rebecca's Website at www.rebeccarosen.com
Connect with Kristine Carlson:
Website: www.kristinecarlson.com
Instagram: Instagram.com/kristine_carlson
Coming Soon! Radiance Reboot Community: Facebook Group

May 8, 2025 • 15min
Inner Radiance Series: Grow Your Glow with Gratitude
For women in midlife, embracing gratitude is more than a practice - it’s a way to open the heart, invite light in, and let it spill into every corner of your life!
Kristine shares how cultivating gratitude fuels a mindset of hope and optimism, even amid life's challenges.
When the world feels heavy, your gratitude can become a powerful anchor, protecting your inner glow from the stress that dims your light.
In today’s episode, you’ll uncover:
The compelling, cutting-edge science behind your gratitude practice
How to preserve your inner light amidst life’s stressors
A simple yet transformative journal prompt to foster daily appreciation
How living with gratitude can transform your midlife experience
Listen in and discover how gratitude can become the key to unlocking a brighter, more joyful life.
Connect with Kristine Carlson at www.kristinecarlson.com
Coming Soon! Radiance Reboot Community: Facebook Group

May 1, 2025 • 15min
Inner Radiance Series: Tame Your Inner Critic
Is your inner critic getting the best of you? In this inspiring episode of The Inner Radiance Series, Kristine Carlson reveals how midlife women can soften the negative voices in their head and nourish the light within.
With compassion and wisdom, Kristine guides you to see your inner critic not as a voice of truth, but as a pattern that can be observed and transformed.
Through powerful tools and practices, she’ll help you become your own cheerleader – so you can shine from the inside out.
Learn how to:
-Call out your inner critic by name (to create distance and clarity)
-Take a mindful pause (to get curious instead of critical)
-Flip the script (and turn harsh self-talk into uplifting truth)
-Use tools like mirror mantras and writing yourself a love letter
–Techniques for anchoring in the present moment (to calm the mind and reignite your glow)
Listen in, and let Kristine walk beside you on this journey back to your radiant self!
Connect with Kristine Carlson at www.kristinecarlson.com
Coming Soon! Radiance Reboot Community: Facebook Group