Moments of Reckoning

Kristen Ziman

Moments of Reckoning is a podcast about the moments that change everything—the ones where you’re faced with a truth you can’t ignore and a choice you can’t avoid. Hosted by former police chief Kristen Ziman and her co-host Chris Tunney, this show blends humor, real-life stories, and hard-earned insight to explore what happens when life disrupts you. These are the moments where you either step forward… or stay stuck. From leadership and relationships to business and everyday life, each episode digs into the decisions that shape who we become. Because a reckoning isn’t the crisis—it’s the moment right before it. And what you do next… defines everything.

  1. May 30

    Say the Thing

    This week Kristen and Chris work through why we hold people accountable to expectations we never voice. At work. In relationships. In every situation where we'd rather silently stew than say the simple thing. They run it through Kristen's Pressure Gauge — Blind → Aware → Moment of Reckoning → Crisis — and land somewhere honest about why saying what you need is harder than it looks, even for two people who do this for a living. The moment of reckoning isn't the blowup. It's when you realize you've been waiting for someone to notice something you never asked for. Mind readers always end up disappointed. Say the thing.

    50 min

  2. May 15

    The Window Doesn't Stay Open

    What's the difference between knowing you should do the thing and actually doing it? One word: time. The longer you deliberate, the more the window closes. In this episode, Kristen and Chris start where it matters — with a co-host performance contract, an Android vs. iPhone beef that's ruining friendships, and an honest conversation about whether alcohol is poison or just misunderstood. Then things get real. Kristen shares how a champagne tasting in France, a slightly tipsy pact, and a phone call she didn't expect forced her into the moment she'd been avoiding for years: enrolling in her PhD program. Five days' notice. No time to talk herself out of it. That's the Moment of Reckoning — and this one lives on the edge between Aware and Crisis. The window was open. She jumped. Podcast links from this episode: Since You Asked Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6DR82nonvz3ss2DJEP8Itt?si=0d2cf8f28eaf41ae 2% Better with Michael Easter: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WBWc3dzmSEZgBNS6y1m3B?si=686c0ad3a5064ca3

    46 min
  3. The Gummy, The Grounded Flight, and the Moment of Reckoning

    May 1

    The Gummy, The Grounded Flight, and the Moment of Reckoning

    This episode kicks off Moments of Reckoning with a story that’s equal parts hilarious and uncomfortable—a delayed international flight, a very poorly timed gummy, and two people trying to hold it together while completely out of control. But underneath the chaos is something deeper. This is about what happens when you step outside your comfort zone and lose the illusion of control. It’s about fear, vulnerability, and the moments where you have to decide: do you lean in… or shut down? Because a reckoning isn’t the crisis—it’s the moment right before it. The moment where you know… and now you have to choose. And sometimes, the most ridiculous experiences are the ones that show you exactly who you are.

    35 min

  4. 11/17/2025

    Embracing Decision-Making: Why Clarity is a Myth

    In a world that often demands immediate answers, many of us find ourselves waiting for clarity before making decisions. However, as Kristen Ziman and Chris Tunney discuss in their latest podcast episode, clarity may never truly come, and it’s time to embrace the chaos of decision-making. Let’s explore how to navigate uncertainty and make empowered choices.

    34 min

  5. 10/09/2025

    Someone I Used to Know: A Contact List, a Life Audit

    Kristen and Chris discuss how Kristen’s waiting-room ritual of deleting phone contacts has become a surprisingly honest audit of life and relationships. From one-sided friendships to the “good riddance” file, they unpack how effort reveals truth, why promotion prunes your circle, and how to let go without making it a soap opera. They also wrestle with the hardest names to delete: the people we’ve lost. This is not a tech clean-up. It’s clarity. It’s deciding who is a cameo, who’s a recurring role, and who still deserves main-character energy. You’ll leave with a simple practice: do a contact audit, release the dead weight, rekindle the good ones, and make room for connection that is real and reciprocal. That is disruption in everyday life.

    37 min

  6. 09/14/2025

    Helped, Heard, or Hugged: Showing Up the Right Way

    In this episode, Kristen and Chris get real about what it means to truly support the people we care about. From Kristen’s instinct to jump into problem-solving mode to Chris’s ability to “sit in the mud” with someone in pain, they unpack the simple but powerful question we should all be asking: Do you want to be helped, heard, or hugged? With stories of awkward funerals, handwritten notes, and the art of just showing up, this conversation is both raw and practical—a reminder that sometimes the best thing you can do for someone is shut up, show up, and simply be there

    29 min

  7. 08/17/2025

    Do it Scared - Forgetting to Be Afraid

    In this conversation, Kristen Ziman and Chris Tunney explore themes of recovery, family moments, and the profound impact of fear and courage in personal growth. They discuss the importance of taking action despite fear, building confidence through experience, and the necessity of disrupting negative thought patterns. The dialogue emphasizes that overcoming fear is a journey that requires practice, preparation, and the willingness to act, even when feeling unprepared.

    29 min

  8. 07/27/2025

    Speak the Quiet Gratitude Out Loud

    In this episode, Kristen Ziman and Chris Tunney discuss the challenges of recovery and caregiving, emphasizing the importance of words, validation, and the power of compliments. They explore how expressing gratitude and kindness can foster meaningful connections and have a positive impact on others. The conversation underscores the importance of emotional support and the profound impact of affirmations on our daily lives.

    28 min
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About

Moments of Reckoning is a podcast about the moments that change everything—the ones where you’re faced with a truth you can’t ignore and a choice you can’t avoid. Hosted by former police chief Kristen Ziman and her co-host Chris Tunney, this show blends humor, real-life stories, and hard-earned insight to explore what happens when life disrupts you. These are the moments where you either step forward… or stay stuck. From leadership and relationships to business and everyday life, each episode digs into the decisions that shape who we become. Because a reckoning isn’t the crisis—it’s the moment right before it. And what you do next… defines everything.

Information

  • Creator
    Kristen Ziman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit

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