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. 2d ago

    The Healing Power of Laughter with Dr. Jeff Norman

    In this episode, Kristen sits down with Dr. Jeff Norman, an author, speaker, and laughter therapy advocate, to explore how laughter and playfulness can help people navigate grief, anxiety, and trauma while reconnecting with joy, emotional healing, and deeper relationships. You'll Learn How laughter can help lighten the emotional weight of grief, anxiety, and trauma. Simple ways to bring more laughter and joy into everyday life. How to use humor without avoiding deeper emotions that need healing. Why playfulness and spontaneity can strengthen family connections. How forgiveness, emotional maturity, and love contribute to lasting joy. When you purchase Dr. Norman's book and book recommendations through these Amazon links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you.   1. The Healing Power of Laughter   Book Recommendations:   1.The 5AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.   2. Psycho-Cybernetics: Updated and Expanded (The Psycho-Cybernetics Series)   3. The Alchemist: A Modern Classic Fable of Spiritual Healing, Self-Discovery, and the Power of Dreams   Connect with Dr. Jeff Norman:    drjeffnorman.com thelaughterguru.com Wellspringadvancedhealth.com   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. 2d ago ·  Bonus

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  3. Oct 14

    Understanding the Different Types of Narcissism with Dr. Anthony Mazzella, Ph.D.

    In this episode, Kristen is joined by Dr. Anthony Mazzella, a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist specializing in narcissism and personality disorders, to examine the different faces of narcissism, the deeper struggles behind these patterns, and their impact on relationships.  You'll Learn The differences between grandiose, vulnerable, and malignant narcissism. How childhood experiences and shame contribute to narcissistic patterns. Why enmeshment and unhealthy dependency create conflict in relationships. How to respond to defensiveness and projection without escalating conflict. Why self-other differentiation is essential to breaking unhealthy relationship patterns Connect with Dr. Mazzella: www.drmazzella.com 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. Oct 7

    Intuitive Eating: How to Break Free from Diet Culture and Make Peace with Food with Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN

    In this episode, Kristen Boice talks with Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN, about intuitive eating, breaking free from diet culture, and building a healthier relationship with food and your body. You will learn: How intuitive eating can help you break free from restrictive diets and food rules. How to recognize and trust your body's hunger and fullness cues. Why making peace with food is an important part of developing a healthier relationship with eating. How to navigate emotional eating without guilt or shame. How to practice body acceptance and develop greater trust in yourself. Connect with Evelyn Tribole:  www.evelyntribole.com www.intuitiveeating.org   When you purchase these books through these Amazon links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you. Evelyn Tribole's Books: 1. Intuitive Eating for Every Day: 365 Daily Practices & Inspirations to Rediscover the Pleasures of Eating 2. Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition  3. The Intuitive Eating Workbook: Ten Principles for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food 4. The Intuitive Eating Card Deck: 50 Bite-Sized Ways to Make Peace with Food 5. Healthy Homestyle Cooking : 200 of Your Favorite Family Recipes-With a Fraction of the Fat 6. The Ultimate Omega-3 Diet: Maximize the Power of Omega-3s to Supercharge Your Health, Battle Inflammation, and Keep Your Mind Sharp 7. More Healthy Homestyle Cooking: Family Favorites You'll Make Again And Again 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. Sep 30

    How to Regulate Your Nervous System and Break the Cycle of Anxiety with Lynn Fraser

    In this episode, Kristen explores nervous system regulation with Lynn Fraser, examining how trauma and chronic stress affect the body and how somatic mindfulness can help us move out of survival mode and reconnect with ourselves. You will learn: How your nervous system responds to stress and trauma and why you may feel stuck in survival mode. How to recognize the physical signs of anxiety and nervous system dysregulation. How somatic mindfulness can help you process emotions and reconnect with your body. How breathwork and body awareness can support nervous system regulation. How to develop a greater sense of safety within yourself and move toward healing. Connect with Lynn Fraser:   https://lynnfraserstillpoint.com https://insighttimer.com/lynnfraser     When you purchase Lynn Fraser's book through this Amazon affiliate link, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you:    Friends With Your Mind: How to Stop Torturing Yourself With Your Thoughts (Breathe, Relax, Heal)   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. Sep 23

    Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Its Impact on Relationships with Dr. Daniel Lobel

    In this episode, Kristen is joined by Dr. Daniel Lobel, author and internationally recognized expert on the diagnosis and treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD), to explore how BPD can affect relationships and how loved ones can move beyond walking on eggshells.   You will learn: What borderline personality disorder (BPD) can look like in close relationships. Why fear of abandonment can lead to intense emotional reactions. How black-and-white thinking can affect relationships and self-perception. How enabling and "walking on eggshells" can reinforce unhealthy patterns. How setting consistent boundaries and reinforcing healthy behavior can help create healthier relationships. Connect with Dr, Daniel Lobel: mMysideofthecouch.com   When you purchase Dr. Daniel Lobel's books through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you:    1. Adult Children of Borderline Parents 2. When Your Daughter Has BPD: Essential Skills to Help Families Manage Borderline Personality Disorder 3. When Your Mother Has Borderline Personality Disorder: A Guide for Adult Children 4. When a Loved One Has Borderline Personality Disorder: A Compassionate Guide to Building a Healthy and Supportive Relationship 5. Stop Walking on Eggshells for Parents: How to Help Your Child (of Any Age) with Borderline Personality Disorder without Losing Yourself   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. Sep 16

    Using Breathwork and Meditation to Find Greater Peace with Andrew Keaveney

    In this episode, Kristen is joined by meditation and breathwork teacher Andrew Keaveney to explore how breathwork and meditation can quiet the mind, release stored tension, and reconnect you with greater peace and joy. You will learn: How breathwork can help quiet an overactive mind Why fighting your thoughts can make them feel even louder How stress and past experiences can show up in the breath and body How meditation and breathwork can support emotional release and regulation Why stillness and community can play a powerful role in breaking old patterns Connect with Andrew Keaveney here: artoflivingretreatcenter.org 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. Sep 9

    Unlocking Creativity to Help You Get Unstuck with Jacob Nordby

    In this episode, Kristen sits down with author and creative guide Jacob Nordby to explore how creativity can become a pathway to healing, self-discovery, and greater emotional well-being. Together, they discuss why so many people feel disconnected from their creativity, how shame and fear of judgment can block self-expression, and how practices like journaling can help us reconnect with who we really are. You will learn: How creativity can support emotional healing, reduce anxiety, and help you reconnect with yourself. Why shame, criticism, and fear of rejection can block your creative expression—and how to create safety as you begin opening up again. A simple three-question journaling practice to help you understand how you feel, identify what you need, and reconnect with what you want to create. The difference between your ego-driven persona and your authentic self—and why self-discovery must come before true self-expression. How creativity can help you move beyond simply healing from past wounds and toward greater joy, freedom, wholeness, and connection with who you truly are. Support the Close the Chapter podcast by checking out Jacob Nordby's powerful books using the Amazon affiliate links below. When you purchase through these links, a small portion goes toward supporting the show—at no extra cost to you: Books by Jacob Nordby: 1. The Creative Cure: How Finding and Freeing Your Inner Artist Can Heal Your Life https://amzn.to/4heSvjq 2. Blessed Are the Weird: A Manifesto for Creatives https://amzn.to/4bzeIHN 3. The Divine Arsonist: A Tale of Awakening https://amzn.to/43QYPKQ Jacob Norby's Book Recommendations:   1. Belonging: Remembering Ourselves Home   2. A Thousand Mornings: Poem   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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