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Motherhood changes far more than your daily routine—it transforms your identity. In this solo Q&A, Lindsey answers your questions about parenting, relationships, personal growth, and the unexpected lessons she's learning while preparing to welcome baby number two.

She opens up about why she chooses not to share her children's faces online and the complicated emotions that can arise when one partner becomes the primary breadwinner. Lindsey also reflects on approaching her 40s, embracing change, and learning to loosen her grip on perfection.

Whether you're a parent, preparing for motherhood, or simply navigating a season of transition, this conversation offers honest reflections on identity, relationships, boundaries, and trusting yourself through life's biggest changes.

We also talk about:

Why Lindsey keeps her children's faces off social media

Parenting, privacy, and protecting your family's digital footprint

What dreams about an ex may actually be telling you

Reframing the value of caregiving + motherhood

Thoughts on aging, turning 40, and having children later in life

Why control becomes harder—and surrender becomes more important

Learning to trust yourself through every new season of life

The identity shifts that come with growing your family

Resources:

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/⁠

Substack: ⁠https://momplex.substack.com⁠

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This conversation with bestselling author Elise Loehnen explores how spiritual practice can help us question the beliefs we've inherited about being a "good woman." Krista + Elise unpack shame, envy, comparison, and desire, revealing how these patterns shape our lives—and how spirituality can become a path back to authenticity.

Together, they explore the misunderstood story of Mary Magdalene, the origins of the seven deadly sins, and why emotions like envy, anger, and longing aren't flaws to overcome but invitations to deeper self-understanding. Elise shares how questioning old narratives can become one of the most powerful spiritual practices we have.

From body image + ambition to belonging + purpose, this conversation invites you to rethink the rules you've inherited and embrace a more intentional way of living. If you've ever struggled with comparison, perfectionism, or feeling like you have to be "good" to be worthy, this episode offers a fresh perspective on spirituality, freedom, and self-worth.

We also talk about:

The truth about Mary Magdalene that history left out

How the "good girl" script shows up in everyday life

Why envy is pointing you toward your next chapter

Releasing guilt around desire, ambition, and wanting more

Healing your relationship with food + your body

The emotional cost of comparison + perfectionism

How shame disconnects us from our intuition

Choosing depth over performance in the age of social media

Finding freedom beyond society's expectations

Why your triggers may be your greatest teachers

Resources:

Instagram: @eliseloehnen

Substack: eliseloehnen.substack.com

Book: https://a.co/d/0hlAvZYx

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What if your self-worth is shaping what you’re able to manifest? In this episode, Krista sits down with To Be Magnetic’s Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill to unpack the patterns behind money, abundance, relationships, and the subconscious blocks that may be keeping you from what you truly want.

From attracting more money to calling in your soulmate, Jessica reveals why your nervous system needs to feel safe enough to hold your next level. They break down manifestation “tests,” wealth consciousness, and what happens when you stop settling for less than you truly desire.

They also uncover the sneaky ways we self-sabotage—from childhood conditioning and perfectionism to fear of visibility. This conversation will help you reclaim your power, expand your capacity to receive, and rethink everything you know about manifestation.

We also talk about:

Manifestation tests + how to recognize them

Breaking subconscious patterns around money + love

Building wealth consciousness + an abundance mindset

Nervous system regulation + expanding your capacity to receive

Self-worth, boundaries, and trusting what you truly desire

Manifesting aligned relationships + finding your soulmate

Childhood conditioning + generational patterns

Self-sabotage, perfectionism, and analysis paralysis

Using jealousy + envy as tools for expansion

Visibility, authenticity, and overcoming the fear of being seen

Resources:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaashleygill/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JessicaAshleyGill

Substack: https://substack.com/@jessicaashleygill

Expanded Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2B1ZemTinqpXMfH8vy6zzk?si=50f43dc8830c4e52

Watch our full-length vids of Expanded on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tobemagnetic/podcasts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobemagnetic/?hl=en

Website: www.tobemagnetic.com

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In this episode, Krista shares the seven books that transformed her self-awareness + changed the way she moves through life. These books allowed her to understand herself on a deeper level, shift her mindset, and see her patterns, relationships, and growth in a completely new way.

Ahead, hear about the lessons + teachings that shaped Krista’s personal growth, emotional healing, and self-discovery journey. From attachment styles to spirituality, intuition, and self-worth, these books offer powerful tools for becoming more connected to yourself.

It’s time to look at the patterns that keep you stuck and the beliefs that shape your reality. Krista explores why self-awareness is the foundation for change, how to stop self-sabotaging the life you want, and what it means to trust yourself more deeply.

We also talk about:

Why we self-sabotage when life starts getting really good

The “upper limit problem” + expanding your capacity for love, success, and abundance

Reclaiming the wild woman within + trusting your intuition without outside validation

How people-pleasing can become a form of self-betrayal

What your relationship with food can reveal about control, numbing, and receiving

Anxious, avoidant, and secure attachment in romantic relationships + friendships

Choosing love over fear + shifting the way you perceive your reality

Staying powerful during conflict without becoming hardened

Resources:

Instagram: @itskrista

Website: https://itskrista.com/

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What if the thing that broke your heart was actually the thing that set you free? In this episode on emotional healing, Krista sits down with Lindsey Schwartz, founder of Powerhouse Women®, to explore betrayal, heartbreak, and what it takes to rebuild your life when everything you thought was certain falls apart.

Lindsey shares her journey of learning to trust herself again, healing from deep wounds, and navigating the identity shift that comes after loss. Together, they explore self-awareness, self-worth, and how painful experiences can become the catalyst for deeper purpose, authenticity, and transformation.

From the financial + emotional fallout of betrayal to dating again after a 13-year marriage, Lindsey opens up about the messy, nonlinear process of healing. If you're navigating heartbreak, a major life transition, or learning to find yourself again, this conversation is for you.

We also talk about:

The financial + legal fallout that kept Lindsey “unhealed”

How betrayal trauma made Lindsey question who she could trust

The surprising role of Lindsey's childhood + religious upbringing

Dating for the first time after a 13-year marriage

Why rejection became an opportunity to fall more deeply in love with herself

The pressure to share a perfectly healed version of yourself online

Being seen in the messy seasons instead of waiting until you have it figured out

Resources:

Instagram: @Lindseymarieoffical

Instagram: @Powerhouse_women

Website: www.powerhousewomenevent.com

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