Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice

Kristen D. Boice
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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!

  1. 1D AGO

    Finding Your Authentic Self: Brain Spotting, Boundaries & Healing with Cynthia Schwartzberg, LSCW

    Kristen is joined by therapist, trainer, speaker, and author Cynthia Schwartzberg to explore authenticity, brain-based healing, and how reconnecting with the body can help us live more aligned and empowered lives.     You will learn: How to recognize when you're saying "yes" but truly mean "no" Why body awareness is key to making authentic, aligned decisions What brain spotting is and how it helps process emotions and trauma How protective patterns like people-pleasing and shutdown begin to soften Practical ways to build self-trust and reconnect with your authentic self Tools and exercises to shift limiting beliefs and live with more peace and clarity Connect with Cynthia Schwartzberg HERE.  Check out Cynthia Schwartzberg's books through these Amazon affiliate links: By using these links to purchase, you're supporting the podcast without any extra cost to you.  1. The Curious Voyage to Authenticity: A Rule-Breaking Guide for Personal Growth  https://amzn.to/4r6YLPT   2. The Curious Voyage to Authenticity Journal   Cynthia's Book Recommendation   3. Unlocking the Emotional Brain   Subscribe HERE and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Kristen on Instagram   Kristen's TikTok   Have Kristen Speak at Your Event  Disclaimer 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 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.

    34 min

  2. FEB 11

    Rebuilding Intimacy When the Spark Feels Gone with Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus

    In this encore episode, Kristen sits down with certified sex therapist and clinical director of Maze Women's Sexual Health, Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus to talk about shame, fantasy, desire, and how discomfort can actually deepen intimacy. You'll learn: Why shame and silence around sex disconnect couples. How fantasy and reality are different and why that matters. What really affects desire, including hormones, stress, and mindset. How body image and performance anxiety block intimacy. Ways to talk to kids and teens about sex without creating shame. Why leaning into discomfort can actually improve your sex life. Connect with Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus: www.drbatsheva.com Subscribe at www.kristendboice.com and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Kristen on Instagram Kristen's TikTok Have Kristen Speak at Your Event Disclaimer 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 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.

    49 min

  3. FEB 4

    7 Essential Family Patterns You Can Change Today

    In this encore episode, Kristen revisits one of the most important conversations in healing work: breaking generational family patterns. You will learn: Why certain family patterns keep repeating and how to recognize the ones you may be carrying   What happens when emotions aren't talked about and how that impacts relationships and mental health The effects of yelling on the nervous system and how to regulate instead Why secrets, shame, and blame keep families stuck How changing even one pattern can positively impact future generations Subscribe HERE and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Kristen on Instagram   Kristen's TikTok   Have Kristen Speak at Your Event  Disclaimer 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 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

  4. JAN 28

    354. Breaking the Cycle of Self-Doubt

    In this encore episode, Kristen Boice explores how self-doubt develops and practical ways to navigate it, helping you step into your true, authentic self.   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

  5. JAN 21

    353. Repression and Suppression and Why It Matters

    In this episode, Kristen walks you through how repression and suppression develop, why they live in the body, and how understanding them can unlock emotional, mental, and physical 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.

    28 min

  6. JAN 14

    352. Emotional Fusion vs. Differentiation: How Families Shape Us

    In this episode, Kristen explores emotional fusion vs. differentiation and how family systems influence anxiety, people-pleasing, and emotional reactivity. She offers insight into becoming more grounded, secure, and true to yourself while staying emotionally connected in your relationships. 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.

    32 min

  7. JAN 7

    351. Choosing Your Word for the Year: A Mental and Emotional Anchor

    In this episode, Kristen shares a powerful New Year reset that moves away from resolutions and toward choosing one meaningful word to ground your nervous system, support emotional healing, and help you come home to yourself as you step into 2026.   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.

    26 min

  8. 12/31/2025

    350. Regulation, Safety, and Connection: Understanding the Nervous System with Deb Dana, LCSW

    In this episode, Kristen talks about the importance of self-reflection and nervous system regulation as we enter the new year, and shares her previous conversation with Deb Dana on how to support the nervous system in returning to a state of calm during stress, overwhelm, and emotional dysregulation.   Check out Deb Danas' books through these Amazon Links: By using these links to purchase, you're supporting the podcast without any extra cost to you. We appreciate your help in bringing more valuable content your way! 1. Anchored - https://amzn.to/40RwX7u 2. The Nervous System Workbook - https://amzn.to/3EaRATp 3. Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection - https://amzn.to/42yrG5T 4. Polyvagal Card Deck: 58 Practices for Calm and Change - https://amzn.to/4aylqNJ 5. Polyvagal Practices: Anchoring the Self in Safety - https://amzn.to/3CAkOdG 6. Polyvagal Prompts: Finding Connection and Joy through Guided Explorations - https://amzn.to/4hwhpvq 7. Glimmers Journal: Reflect on the Small Moments That Bring You Joy, Safety, and Connection - https://amzn.to/3PYfPqc   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.

    55 min
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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!

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