Wonder in the Weeds Show
Hosted by Cristie Ritz-King
A show about living life fully through grief, change, and all the beauty of being human. Through personal reflections, interviews, and Q&A, Cristie dives into topics that can be awkward or hard to talk about on our own—shining a light into the dark corners.
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Why Grief Has No Timeline
Welcome to the Wonder and the Weed show. I recently recorded an episode right after returning from the gym, with no makeup on and my dog snoring right next to me. I wanted to share a real look into my life because the topic was incredibly personal: we discussed grief...
Wonder in the Weeds: TV’s Best Romances & The Resilience of Minneapolis
It feels strange to talk about romance right now. Living in the Twin Cities, the reality of injustice is not just a news cycle for us; it is happening every single day to our neighbors. We originally planned to talk politics, but sometimes, you need a break. You need...
How to Find Wonder When the World Feels Heavy (And Why It’s Necessary)
Welcome back to the Wonder in the Weeds show. If you’ve been following along, you know this space is usually about how we live, love, and grow alongside the grief and messiness of being human. But I have to be honest—I’m coming to this recording a little late because...
The Myth of “Fairness” in Women’s Sports: A Mom and Athlete’s Perspective
Today’s conversation was supposed to be about something completely different. But when I saw the case currently in front of the Supreme Court regarding transgender girls in sports, I couldn't stay silent. I am not a lawyer, a doctor, or a scientist. But I am two...
Navigating Crisis Fatigue: Finding Grace & Connection When the World Feels Heavy
It can be difficult to find the "wonder" when the "weeds" are seemingly taking over. Whether you are dealing with personal transitions, like an empty nest, or processing the heavy news coming out of your local community, the start of this year has felt intense for...
The Generational Divide: Why the Internet Wants Gen X vs. Gen Z to Fight
If you scrolled through the comments on our last episode, you might think we were at each other's throats. The clips circulating on social media made it look like we were having a high-conflict argument, with some people even claiming I wasn't listening to my own...
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