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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24: Why Do I Keep Yelling at My Kids? Understanding the Triggers and Steps to Change
As parents, we’ve all been there—finding ourselves raising our voices, frustrated, and wondering, Why do I keep yelling at my kids? We don’t set out to be the kind of parent who yells, yet time and time again, we get to the point where it feels like the only option....
23: Healing After Trauma: Rediscovering Intimacy and Self with Jeni Simas-Layte
In this episode of my podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jeni Simas-Layte, better known as The Intimacy Ally. Jeni is a certified Relationship, Intimacy & Sex Coach who has made it her mission to help women reclaim their sense of self and...
22: Setting Healthy Boundaries for Kids and Social Media
As a parent in the digital age, I often find myself grappling with the challenge of raising children who are constantly connected to technology. The ubiquitous presence of smartphones and social media has introduced a new set of parenting dilemmas that many of us...
21: Controversy Around It Ends with Us Movie and How We Talk About Domestic Violence
Controversy Around It Ends with Us Movie and How We Talk About Domestic Violence The topic of domestic violence is one that often remains shrouded in silence, stigma, and misunderstanding. With the recent buzz around the movie adaptation of It Ends With Us, I feel...
20: The Truth About Women’s Health in Midlife: Insulin Sensitivity, Stress & Self-Care
As women enter midlife, the body begins to change in ways many of us weren’t prepared for. Insulin sensitivity increases, stress reactions become more pronounced, and body image issues may resurface just when we thought we had them under control. In a recent episode...
19: Stop Throwing Labels Around! Understanding Narcissism, Gaslighting, and More
Understanding the Misuse of Psychological Labels: A Candid Reflection In today's world, we often hear terms like "narcissist" and "gaslighting" tossed around in casual conversation, but how many of us truly understand their meanings? As I reflect on these terms and...
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