The Last Laugh: No Apologies | Midlife, Self-Worth & Confidence

Kristine Christiansen, Kristine Christiansen Host & Creator
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Self-worth. Confidence. Midlife. What comes next. Welcome to The Last Laugh: No Apologies-real conversations for women in midlife who are ready for more of themselves in their own lives. Hosted by Kristine Christiansen, creator and host of The Last Laugh: No Apologies, each episode brings honest stories, relatable conversations, and meaningful perspective shifts around self-worth, confidence, self-trust, people-pleasing, choosing yourself, and figuring out what you want next. Because midlife doesn't have to be about having everything figured out. Sometimes it's about finally asking questions you haven't had room to ask: What do I want now? What would change if I trusted myself more? What have I been putting off for someday? What if I stopped putting myself last? And what might still be possible for me? You can love parts of the life you have and still want more. You can be grateful and still want something that's yours. And you don't need to have the rest of your life figured out to start paying attention to what comes next. Real life. Real talk. Real hope. Worthy. Unapologetic. Unshakeable.

  1. 2d ago

    What If It’s Finally YOUR Turn Now?

    Maybe you've spent years believing your turn will come later—when life settles down, there's more time or everybody else needs a little less from you. But what if your turn doesn't arrive as an invitation? In Episode 95 of The Last Laugh: No Apologies, Kristine talks about what it really means to start choosing yourself inside a life that's already full of people, responsibilities and things that genuinely matter to you. This isn't about abandoning anyone, blowing up your life or suddenly putting yourself ahead of everybody else. It's about stopping the automatic habit of leaving yourself out. What you'll discover: Why waiting for the “right time” can quietly become a way of lifeThe difference between choosing yourself and choosing against other peopleHow you may be overruling what you want before you even give it a chance to matterWhy your own wants and opinions deserve a place in your decisionsWhat it can look like to finally say, “I get a turn too.”Your turn doesn't have to come at somebody else's expense. But it can't keep coming at yours. Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinecempowered/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristine.christiansen1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-christiansen-success-coach

  2. Sep 4

    What Gets You Thinking, I Want More of THAT?

    Sometimes we expect clarity to arrive as a giant realization: This is what I want. This is what I’m supposed to do next. But what if clarity is quieter than that? In Episode 94, Kristine explores the small reactions we often overlook—the moments that make us curious, make us linger, or leave us wanting more. They may not be answers, and they don’t have to lead anywhere. But they can still tell us something worth knowing about ourselves. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your reactions can be valuable information when you’re unsure what you want next.How to notice the moments that make you feel more alive without turning every good feeling into a decision or a plan.Why paying attention to yourself can create clarity even before you have the answers.You don’t have to figure out the rest of your life today. Start smaller. Pay attention to what makes something in you wake up—and what gets you thinking: I want more of THAT.  Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinecempowered/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristine.christiansen1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-christiansen-success-coach

  3. Aug 28

    Before You Ask Everyone Else

    Have you ever known what you wanted to do—until everybody else started weighing in? Sometimes another perspective is exactly what we need. But sometimes, we're not actually confused. We're looking for someone else to validate an answer we already have. In this episode of The Last Laugh: No Apologies, we're talking about the difference between getting advice and giving away your vote—and one question that can help you hear yourself again: Before I asked everybody else...what did I think? Because other people's opinions can matter without outranking yours. ❤️ ✨ WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER Why asking for advice can sometimes become asking for permission How other people's opinions can matter without outranking your own The question to ask when too many opinions leave you more confused than when you started  Why changing your mind after receiving better information doesn't mean you failed to trust yourself  What self-trust actually looks like when there are no guarantees you're making the “right” choice Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinecempowered/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristine.christiansen1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-christiansen-success-coach

  4. Aug 21

    You Only Need the Next Step

    Sometimes the reason you're stuck isn't because you don't know what to do. It's because you're trying to figure out what happens ten steps from now. In this episode, Kristine gets personal about her own tendency to overthink decisions—including a recent business investment that didn't give her the result she expected—and the realization it led to: sometimes we judge an old decision using information we only have because we made it. You don't need a guarantee before you move. You don't need every answer. And you definitely don't need to solve Step Ten while you're still standing at Step One. In this episode, you'll learn: The important difference between clarity and certainty Why taking action can sometimes create the clarity you've been waiting for How to recognize when you genuinely need more information-and when you're just afraid of choosing wrong Why a step that doesn't work out the way you hoped can still give you valuable information Three simple questions to help you identify your next reasonable step Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinecempowered/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristine.christiansen1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-christiansen-success-coach

  5. Aug 15

    Can You Be Grateful and Still Want More?

    Wanting more doesn't mean you're ungrateful. Sometimes it simply means you're not done living yet. In Episode 91, we're talking about appreciating what you have while still believing there's more life, freedom, connection, experiences, and memories ahead of you. Because where you are today doesn't have to be where you stay. ❤️ What You'll Discover: • Why wanting more from your life doesn't mean you aren't grateful for what you already have • How a hard season can make feeling stuck start to feel permanent • Why “stuck” and “staying” aren't the same thing • How wanting more may actually come from recognizing just how much your life means to you   Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinecempowered/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristine.christiansen1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-christiansen-success-coach

  6. Aug 8

    How Did I Even Get Here?

    Have you ever had one ordinary conversation completely change your day? Not because anything extraordinary happened... but because you didn't realize how much you needed it. In this episode, I'm sharing a realization that caught me completely off guard. Somewhere between work, responsibilities, caregiving, bills, and simply trying to keep life moving, I spent so much time doing what needed to be done...I stopped noticing what I needed. If you've ever found yourself wondering, "How did I get here?" this conversation is for you. Maybe you aren't missing more people. Maybe you've just been missing that feeling of genuine connection. Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinecempowered/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristine.christiansen1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-christiansen-success-coach

  7. Jul 31

    What If Someday Never Comes?

    How often do you find yourself saying, "I'll do that someday?" In this episode of The Last Laugh: No Apologies, Kristine shares a simple but powerful reminder that life isn't made up of only the big milestones—it's built from the ordinary moments we often overlook. If you've been waiting until life slows down, until you lose the weight, until you have more money, or until everything feels "just right," this conversation is for you. Because maybe...the life you've been waiting for has been quietly happening all along. What You'll Learn: Why "someday" can quietly become a habit. How ordinary moments often become our most meaningful memories. Why you don't have to earn today's joy. Simple ways to stop waiting and start living the life you already have. Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinecempowered/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristine.christiansen1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-christiansen-success-coach

  8. Jul 24

    Why Do Some People Make Ordinary Days Better?

    In today's episode, we explore the quiet influence of the people whose presence makes ordinary life a little brighter.   What You'll Learn: • Why certain people are simply a joy to see • The surprising power of making someone feel welcomed • How ordinary moments often create extraordinary impact • A different way to think about leaving your mark on the world • One question that may change how you walk into every room   If someone came to mind while listening to this episode, don't wait. Tell them. Sometimes the people who quietly make the biggest difference rarely hear that they do.   Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinecempowered/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristine.christiansen1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-christiansen-success-coach

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Self-worth. Confidence. Midlife. What comes next. Welcome to The Last Laugh: No Apologies-real conversations for women in midlife who are ready for more of themselves in their own lives. Hosted by Kristine Christiansen, creator and host of The Last Laugh: No Apologies, each episode brings honest stories, relatable conversations, and meaningful perspective shifts around self-worth, confidence, self-trust, people-pleasing, choosing yourself, and figuring out what you want next. Because midlife doesn't have to be about having everything figured out. Sometimes it's about finally asking questions you haven't had room to ask: What do I want now? What would change if I trusted myself more? What have I been putting off for someday? What if I stopped putting myself last? And what might still be possible for me? You can love parts of the life you have and still want more. You can be grateful and still want something that's yours. And you don't need to have the rest of your life figured out to start paying attention to what comes next. Real life. Real talk. Real hope. Worthy. Unapologetic. Unshakeable.

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