270 episodes

Welcome to the Close the Chapter podcast! I am Kristen Boice, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a private counseling practice, Pathways to Healing Counseling in Noblesville, Indiana.

The mission for Close the Chapter Podcast is to help you through life’s transitions, navigate the hard and lonely times along the journey, learn helpful and powerful ways to cope with emotions and transitions, and empower you to discover the REAL you.

The goal is to help you feel more calm, content, compassionate and connected. We will close the chapter on what doesn’t serve you any more and open the door to new possibilities.

I will be hosting solo some weeks and sharing about a variety of topics that will help you find healing in your journey. Other weeks, I will have conversations with guests who will share information, stories and helpful strategies. I want to make this practical to every day life.

My hope is you will have actionable steps every episode and motivation, inspiration and HOPE for
making sustainable change. We want to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, shame and fear. You are not in this alone!

Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice Kristen D. Boice

    • Health & Fitness

Welcome to the Close the Chapter podcast! I am Kristen Boice, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a private counseling practice, Pathways to Healing Counseling in Noblesville, Indiana.

The mission for Close the Chapter Podcast is to help you through life’s transitions, navigate the hard and lonely times along the journey, learn helpful and powerful ways to cope with emotions and transitions, and empower you to discover the REAL you.

The goal is to help you feel more calm, content, compassionate and connected. We will close the chapter on what doesn’t serve you any more and open the door to new possibilities.

I will be hosting solo some weeks and sharing about a variety of topics that will help you find healing in your journey. Other weeks, I will have conversations with guests who will share information, stories and helpful strategies. I want to make this practical to every day life.

My hope is you will have actionable steps every episode and motivation, inspiration and HOPE for
making sustainable change. We want to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, shame and fear. You are not in this alone!

    270. Understanding Gut Health and Hormones with Lauren Callahan

    270. Understanding Gut Health and Hormones with Lauren Callahan

    In this episode, Kristen Boice chats with Lauren Gallahan, a former therapist turned health and performance coach, about her journey from a sedentary lifestyle to running ultra-marathons. They delve into the importance of gut health, self-care, and managing perimenopause and menopause.
    www.laurenbcallahan.com/
     
    Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn’t serve you and open the door to the real you.
     
    This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment.  For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com.
     
    For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.
     
     

    • 39 min
    269. Dealing with Disappointment

    269. Dealing with Disappointment

    In this episode, Kristen explores the difference between feeling disappointed and feeling like a disappointment. She shares practical steps to process and heal from these feelings.
     
    Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn’t serve you and open the door to the real you.
     
    This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment.  For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com.
     
    For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.
     

    • 25 min
    268. Breaking Through Denial: Pathways to Growth

    268. Breaking Through Denial: Pathways to Growth

    In this episode, Kristen explores how denial blocks personal growth and authentic connections. She shares practical steps to help you identify and address denial patterns, fostering a path toward self-awareness and healing.
     
    Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn’t serve you and open the door to the real you.
     
    This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment.  For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com.
     
    For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

    • 30 min
    267. Parenting the Millenial and Gen-Z Generations with Tess Brigham

    267. Parenting the Millenial and Gen-Z Generations with Tess Brigham

    In this episode, Kristen talks with Tess Brigham, known as the "millennial therapist" by CNBC, author and TEDx speaker, about understanding and connecting with millennials and Gen Zers. They share valuable insights and practical tips for parents navigating the dynamics of these generations.
     
    tessbrigham.com
    Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn’t serve you and open the door to the real you.

    This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment.  For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com.

    For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

     
     
     

    • 43 min
    266. The Power of Showing up with 5 Essential Ingredients

    266. The Power of Showing up with 5 Essential Ingredients

    In this episode, Kristen talks about how to create strong bonds with children and breaks down five key ingredients for building secure attachment bonds with children.
     
    Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn’t serve you and open the door to the real you.
     
    This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment.  For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com.
     
    For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.
     

    • 35 min
    265. Handbook for the Heartbroken with Sara Avant Stover

    265. Handbook for the Heartbroken with Sara Avant Stover

    In this episode, Kristen and her guest Sara Avant Stover, a Certified Internal Family Systems practitioner and author, explore the universal impact of heartbreak. They share practical tips for healing, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and community support.
    saraavantstover.com
     
    Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn’t serve you and open the door to the real you.
     
    This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment.  For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com.
     
    For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.
     

    • 42 min

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