Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff with Kristine Carlson

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Best Health with Dr. Erin Stokes Apr 02, 2026

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This week, Kristine Carlson shares a conversation with Dr. Erin Stokes, a seasoned naturopathic doctor, speaker, and wellness advocate. Together, they explore what it means to step into your "heroine's journey" through significant changes like a child leaving home, divorce or a career transformation.

You’ll hear Erin’s personal stories of resilience, including:

How she uses daily meditation and a regular yoga practice to stay centered through grief and uncertainty
Why giving yourself permission to be alone can deepen your self-connection and courage
Powerful feminine archetypes that offer inspiration during challenging transitions

Kristine and Erin reflect on the importance of healthy distractions, community, and physical movement in building renewed strength. They share gentle practices like the simple power of morning breath work and gratitude that can help you reconnect with the joy and meaning within every transition.

After listening, you’ll be empowered to embrace the beauty in change, honor your authentic self, and nurture your mental, emotional, and physical health.

Looking for more? Join us next week for part two of our conversation where we discuss herbal remedies and the essentials of quality sleep!

About Erin: Dr. Erin Stokes, ND believes that transformation begins when we reconnect with the healing power of nature. As a Naturopathic Doctor for 20+ years, Erin has dedicated her career to translating complex health concepts into actionable insights that empower people to participate fully in their own healing.
Currently serving as Medical Director at WishGarden Herbs, Dr. Erin Stokes is at the forefront of innovative herbal education. She is a media spokesperson and frequent podcast guest, being featured in Forbes, Well + Good, EatingWell, Medium, Brit + Co, andThe Everygirl Podcast. Dr. Erin is known for her engaging personal style and deep scientific knowledge to create an environment where learning becomes both inspiring and actionable.

Go Ahead and Smile Mar 12, 2026

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This week Kristine Carlson shares her personal journey with gratitude, joy, and happiness.

You’ll learn how Kristine navigates her own moments of grief and low mood by staying engaged in the present, noticing simple joys like sunlight streaming through trees or a beloved pet playing freely. She beautifully explains the difference between happiness and joy; happiness as a gentle hum you live from, and joy as the sparkling moments that elevate your spirit.

Throughout the episode, you’re invited to remember how gratitude can bring you back to your natural good feeling state, and how your thoughts and feelings are intricately connected through your heart and mind. Practice noticing and shifting your mindset into gratitude, allowing positive feelings to return.

If you’re looking for more inspiration, consider exploring the classic books “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day” and “You Can Be Happy No Matter What.”
After listening, you will feel uplifted, centered, and empowered to choose happiness no matter what’s going on around you. Thanks for listening!

Coming Home to Happiness Mar 05, 2026

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This week Kristine Carlson shares her personal journey with gratitude, joy, and happiness.

You’ll learn how she navigates her own moments of grief and low mood by staying engaged in the present, noticing simple joys like sunlight streaming through trees or a beloved pet playing freely. She beautifully explains the difference between happiness and joy; happiness as a gentle hum you live from, and joy as the sparkling moments that elevate your spirit.

Throughout the episode, you’re invited to remember how gratitude can bring you back to your natural good feeling state, and how your thoughts and feelings are intricately connected through your heart and mind. Kristine invites you to practice noticing and shifting your mindset into gratitude, allowing positive feelings to return.

Vedic Astrology and You with Carol Allen Feb 26, 2026

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What if your life is unfolding exactly on time?

Vedic astrologer Carol Allen joins Kristine for a deeply personal conversation about the chapter she’s in now: the growth within her romantic relationship, her enduring soul connection with Richard, and the larger cycle the United States is moving through.

Kristine and Carol discover:
• the season of life Kristine is stepping into
• why her Rahu cycle signals destiny and expansion
• what the U.S. chart reveals about this transformative time
• how astrology helps us trust life’s timing

If you’re navigating change or wondering where you are on your path, this conversation offers reassurance, perspective, and the reminder that nothing in our lives is сoincidence; yet all part of a greater unfolding.

GUEST BIO: Carol Allen is a Vedic astrologer and relationship coach who’s been happily married for over three decades and is passionate about helping women align love with timing, wisdom, and intentional action. Her approach beautifully bridges Eastern astrology with modern relationship research, offering guidance that is both spiritual and practical.

She has been featured on E!, EXTRA, Bridezillas, LifeChangers with Dr. Drew, and in Chicken Soup for the Soul and Woman’s World, and is the author of Love Is in the Stars: The Wise Woman’s Astrological Guide to Men

Visit Carol’s website here

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Honoring My Dad Feb 19, 2026

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Following the passing of her 93-year-old father, Kristine reflects on the legacy he leaves behind and the profound impact he had on everyone who loved him. As her first spiritual teacher, his guidance shaped her inner world, deepened her faith, and continues to influence the way she moves through life. This episode is a powerful reminder that our deepest teachers are often the ones who raise us; and that their wisdom lives on within us.

Read Kristine’s Substack article: A Beautiful Transition for My Father

Health Tips Series: Vitamin Support for Your Health Jan 29, 2026

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All supplements are not created equally! This week on the Health Tips Series, Kristine gets specific about the vitamins and supplements she personally uses and trusts. She shares how she views supplements as supportive tools rather than quick fixes, and how to stay informed and empowered without getting lost in wellness trends.

Kristine shares:

why supplement quality matters more than quantity
the vitamins and supplements she personally takes and why
the brands she trusts and what she looks for when choosing them
how she approaches supplements as support, not a shortcut
listening to your body and adjusting over time
staying grounded and empowered instead of overwhelmed by wellness trends

If you’re in a season of transition, you don’t have to walk it alone. Kristine’s What Now? Retreat and Course offer gentle guidance, reflection, and connection as you step into your next chapter.

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Please Note: This episode is a deep dive into Kristine’s personal supplement routine, and is not intended as medical advice.

Health Tips Series: Your Health is Your Wealth Jan 22, 2026

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In the first episode of Health Tips Series, Kristine Carlson shares the personal practices she relies on to look and feel her best as she enters a new year. This episode is an honest look at how Kristine supports her health in real life, through choices that help her stay steady, energized, and emotionally centered.

Kristine reveals:
• the sleep rituals that help her truly rest
• how she approaches food, gut health, and understanding her sensitivities
• supplements and daily wellness supports she trusts
• meditation, mindfulness, and prayer for staying positive
• creating an atmosphere that supports her mind, body, and spirit

If you’re craving a healthier way to move through this year, Kristine shares exactly where she begins - so you can, too!

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Please note: Kristine is sharing her personal experience and practices. This episode is not a substitute for medical advice.

New Energy - New Year Jan 15, 2026

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Kristine shares how she’s welcoming fresh energy for the year ahead, what it’s been like entering a new live-in relationship, and how love can return after loss. If you’re stepping into something new, this one is for you.

Listen in for her reflections on:

letting go of what no longer fits
healing in love in real time
allowing new opportunities to unfold
trusting life’s next chapter

Your Number in the New Year - Numerology with Michele Landers - Part 2 Jan 08, 2026

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Do you know your personal year number and what it reveals about the year ahead?

In this two-part conversation, Kristine sits down with professional numerologist Michele Landers to explore the ancient wisdom of numerology and how numbers quietly shape our lives.

Listen in and gain insight into your personality, life path, and the themes gently shaping this season of your life.

Michele Landers is a board-certified life purpose coach, hypnotherapist and professional numerologist. She is a dynamic and gifted lecturer, teacher, author and consultant on the subjects of personal empowerment, spiritual wisdom, the law of attraction and numerology.

Recognized and highly regarded as an authority in her field, her books, The Tao of Numbers and The Year of Living Miraculously are both informative and entertaining.

For more information on her upcoming Truth Mapping workshop, visit her website here.

Numerology Introduction with Michele Landers - Part 1 Jan 01, 2026

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In Part One of this two-part conversation, Kristine Carlson sits down with professional numerologist Michele Landers to explore the foundation of numerology: your Life Path number.

Michele explains how to calculate your Life Path number using your birth date and what it reveals about your natural strengths, challenges, and recurring life themes. It’s a grounded, easy-to-follow introduction that invites greater self-understanding and clarity.

A must-listen for anyone curious about the patterns shaping their path.

Recognized and highly regarded as an authority in her field, her books, The Tao of Numbers and The Year of Living Miraculously are both informative and entertaining.

For more information on her upcoming Truth Mapping workshop, visit her website here.