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. 16h ago

    3 Ways to Work Through Shame, Anxiety and Guilt

    In this episode, Kristen explores three steps to help listeners work through anxiety, guilt, and shame while creating meaningful change through deeper self-awareness and healing. You'll Learn: How to process and connect with your core emotions. Why acknowledging your feelings is essential for healing. How the PAP method works. Why jumping into problem-solving can disrupt someone's emotional process. How self-compassion, vulnerability, and awareness can help you create lasting change.   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.

  2. 6d ago

    How Childhood Trauma Shows Up in Adult Relationships and Parenting with Amber Trejo, LMFT

    In this episode, Kristen talks with Amber Trejo, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in complex trauma and CPTSD, about how complex childhood trauma can resurface in adult relationships and parenting, shaping attachment, emotional responses, and the healing journey. You'll Learn: How childhood trauma can shape adult relationships and attachment Why trauma responses can resurface when you get married or become a parent What spiritual bypassing is and how it can interfere with healing How reconnecting with your body and internal needs can support healing Why self-compassion, community, and repair are important in breaking the cycle of trauma Connect with Amber: www.theintegrativetraumatherapist.com When you purchase Amber Trejo's recommended books through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you:    1. What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma: https://amzn.to/4groOgh 2. Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A Guide and Map for Recovering from Childhood Trauma: https://amzn.to/3I0jpjB 3. The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma: https://amzn.to/47GBu0r 4. Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma: https://amzn.to/47KHB3V   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.

  3. Aug 5

    Life After a Cult and the Journey to Healing with Chris Shelton, Part 2

    In this episode, Kristen continues her conversation with former second-generation cult member and author Chris Shelton as he shares the emotional aftermath of leaving a high-control group, exposing the lasting effects of coercive control, trauma, and the difficult process of rebuilding his life. You'll Learn: Why leaving a cult is only the beginning of the healing process. How coercive control continues long after someone walks away. The emotional impact of losing relationships after leaving a high-control group. What Chris discovered after researching the organization he dedicated 25 years of his life to. Why Chris now speaks out to help prevent others, especially those raised in cults, from experiencing the same manipulation. Connect with Chris Shelton here: chrissheltonmsc.org   When you purchase Chris Shelton's book through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you:   1. Scientology: A to Xenu: An Insider's Guide to What Scientology is All About   2.  What Now?: A Practical Guide to Life After a Cult   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.

  4. Jul 29

    A Cult, the Psychology of Control with Chris Shelton, Part 1

    In this episode, Kristen is joined by Chris Shelton, a former second-generation cult member and author, who shares how he broke free from decades of cult indoctrination, exposing the psychological tactics of coercive control and the long journey to reclaiming critical thinking and personal freedom.     You'll learn: How love bombing and emotional manipulation are used to recruit people into cults. Why coercive control makes it difficult to question or leave high-control groups. How isolation and black-and-white thinking reinforce cult indoctrination. What finally prompted Chris to question Scientology after decades of involvement. How critical thinking and self-awareness can help people reclaim their freedom Connect with Chris Shelton here: chrissheltonmsc.org   When you purchase Chris Shelton's book through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you:   1. Scientology: A to Xenu: An Insider's Guide to What Scientology is All About   2.  What Now?: A Practical Guide to Life After a Cult   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.

  5. Jul 22

    The Connection Between Shame and Anger with Bronwyn Schweigerdt

    In this episode, Kristen is joined by returning guest Bronwyn Schweigerdt, therapist and anger specialist, to explore how shame shapes our anger, relationships, and sense of self, and what it takes to break free from unhealthy patterns.   The difference between reactive anger and healthy anger, and how to recognize which one you're experiencing. How unresolved shame from childhood can impact your relationships and emotional reactions. Why feeling unheard can trigger deeper wounds and create conflict with partners. What differentiation means and how it helps you stop seeking approval from others. How to use anger as a guide for setting healthy boundaries and communicating more effectively. Connect with Brownwyn here:   When you purchase Browyn's book recommendation through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you: Untamed: Reese's Book Club: https://amzn.to/4lCVk07   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.

  6. Jul 15

    Healing the Inner Critic and Rebuilding Self-Worth with Mary Beth Fox

    In this episode, Kristen dives into the hidden roots of the inner critic with licensed professional counselor and motivational speaker Mary Beth Fox, exploring how early experiences influence the stories we tell ourselves and how healing begins.   You will learn: How to identify the voice behind your inner critic and uncover the childhood messages shaping your self-worth. Why childhood trauma and emotional experiences can lead to perfectionism, people-pleasing, and shame in adulthood. How to separate inherited beliefs from your authentic voice so you can stop believing your inner critic. The three-step process to heal emotional wounds in your relationships and with yourself. Practical ways to replace self-criticism with self-compassion and build a healthier, more confident relationship with yourself. Connect with Mary Beth Fox: www.theinnerchildtherapist.com Mary Beth Fox Podcast: Not Good Enough Stuff with Mary Beth Fox Mary Beth's Book Recommendation:   The Giving Tree   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.

  7. Jul 8

    How to Follow Your Spark and Not Your Trauma with Andrew Newman

    In this episode, Kristen is joined by author Andrew Newman to explore how reconnecting with your inner spark can help you heal from trauma, move beyond fear and perfectionism, while cultivating greater joy, self-worth, and authentic self-expression.   You will learn:  Why creativity is a powerful pathway for healing trauma, building self-worth, and reconnecting with your authentic self. How perfectionism, comparison, and fear of judgment quietly block creativity and practical ways to move through them. Why just 20 seconds of courage can help you overcome resistance and finally bring your ideas into the world. How a simple nighttime reflection practice can rewire your inner dialogue, strengthen confidence, and support emotional resilience. Why following your spark instead of your trauma creates lasting personal growth, deeper fulfillment, and a more creative, conscious life. Connect with Andrew Newman: Www.andrewnewman.me Www.consciousstories.com When you purchase these books through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost: Andrew Newman's Books: 1. Hug Who Got Stuck (The) 2. The Tree of Goodness 3. The Fish Who Searched For Water 4. Bee Who Could Not Choose Her Flower 5. The Unicorn who Found her Magic. Helping children connect to the magic of being themselves. 6. The Hug Factory Bursts with Love. Helping kids to reduce anxiety when feeling pressured 7. A Little Light 8. The Girl With Waterfall Eyes 9. The Circle People Andrew Newman's Book recommendations:  1.Conscious Discipline Building Resilient Classrooms | Condition Like New 2. Hands of Light: A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field   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.

  8. Jul 1

    The Mental Health Challenges of Working Motherhood: Postpartum, Mom Guilt & Childcare

    In this episode, Kristen shares her conversation on Mental Health Monday with Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, Betsy Phillips, founder, and Courtney Hott, board member of St. Gianna's Families, about the challenges of balancing motherhood and work, navigating postpartum, and building the support every mom deserves.   You will learn: How to recognize the difference between mom guilt and shame, and why it matters for your mental health. Practical ways to cope with postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and perfectionism. Why asking for help is a sign of strength and an essential part of healing. How the rising cost of childcare impacts working mothers and career growth. How St. Gianna's Families is helping working moms through financial support, advocacy, and a compassionate community. 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.

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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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