These uncomfortable emotions really got me doing whatever I can to try to quiet them so that I wouldn't have to feel them. In society nowadays, we definitely do NOT have a shortage of things we can reach out to in order to quiet these emotions. I don't blame myself for trying to run away from these damn emotions, but I've seen first-hand what it can do to my physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. It's not pretty. I'm really good at choosing negative coping mechanisms. I'm here to let you guys know that I'm still learning to SIT WITH my emotions, instead of running away from them. The only way out is THROUG, y'all! <3 Sending so much love to each and every one of you! 

You ever feel like things seem to be better back then, or perhaps things will be better in the future? Ever constantly look to the past/future because the NOW and PRESENT just feels like something is MISSING/LACKING? I try not to operate from this space, but I fall into the trap of thinking that what I had back then was better than now, or that I still need to do so much in order to BE something or BE somewhere. It's a trap to think that I'll feel better once I get there. Well, I may feel better, but it'll be temporary. And we don't want to settle for temporary happiness, only to end up needing things to change and to be different ... again... So I remind myself and I remind my listeners to learn to love and appreciate the step that we are in RIGHT NOW. As I'm making moves and progressing towards my goals, I am alright. I am happy, I am excited, I am confident here in THIS step. And I appreciate the opportunity to work on myself. 

As much as I don't want to showcase and admit that I slipped into depression once again, there is an even stronger sense for me to do it. I am human, and I choose to embrace every single experience I go through. I know that by being vulnerable and open, I am helping others around me, and I am giving permission for them to be open and vulnerable. The other way is to resist, neglect and suppress our experiences, including the depressive episodes that we feel as humans. I wanted to share my experience with you all so you can know that you are not alone and that the sun always come out after the rain. I promise :). Sending love to each and everyone who is listening! 

I really enjoyed recording this podcast. I've been the toxic one, I've been with toxic partners, I've tolerated toxic friendships so everything I said came straight from experience, and it came from my soul. I know there so many of us out there who can relate to this topic!Why do we do tolerate toxicity although it kills us, makes us feel so uncomfortable because it's so unstable, it's unhealthy and it brings us down? Seriously? Because, truthfully speaking, if we believe in our worth, then we understand that we deserve only that which is healthy, supportive, loving and amazing for us. We deserve that which will help us grow into the best versions of ourselves and we cut off anyone who drags us down with their own unresolved bitterness. I've found that the more love I give to myself, the less I need it from outside sources, especially those who are completely un-deserving of it. You get to love someone AND be away from them. It is not your responsibility to change someone. And they will only change if they want to. Take care of yourself, and remember what you're worth. CUT THE TOXICITY OUT because I guarantee you, YOU DESERVE SO MUCH BETTER. Free up space so BETTER can come in! <3

Just because you shine more, it doesn't mean my light is DIM. Let's SHINE TOGETHER SIS! As a woman, I find great joy when I get the chance to empower other women! I enjoy lifting you up, and I enjoy reminding you of the INFINITE POWER that YOU POSSESS! I know what it feels like when other women uplift me, so I want nothing more than to be able to uplift other women! Come here, let me fix your crown and send you off more empowered, more confident that you were before we interacted! 

Ouuu this is a big one! I grew up as a first generation Asian American, born and raised in California by parents who were born and raised in Vietnam. Problems came up in the household a lot of times due to the clash between what I'm taught to believe and embrace by my parents and culture versus what actually sits right with who I am at the core.To be in this position is to truly to be stuck between a rock and a hard place. Many times, the questions beg, "Do I satisfy my culture and forsake myself? Or do I forsake my culture to embrace who I am authentically?" SERIOUSLY, WHAT IS THE ANSWER?!Listen/Watch to learn more about how I've learned to embrace myself authentically while also respecting my culture. 

Do ya know anyone who's super controlling? Maybe it's you? I'll raise my hand and say it's me! I've got controlling tendencies that I'm very aware of, that I get to love myself through. This episode dives into why it is that we tend to be controlling. What is this a response of? Why do we do this? And is there anything we can do about it? The answer is ABSOLUTELYYYY! Listen to find out more! 

People are going to judge me everywhere, all the time. What do I do with this information? Either I fear everyone's judgment and try to control how I look to them, to "ensure" they'll like me, OR I show up as myself, authentically regardless of what anyone thinks, feels or says. :) There is SO MUCH POWER in choosing the latter! It's a work in progress, but damn this new way of thinking brings so much freedom! I remind myself that I always have a choice!

What does it mean to love myself?It's so easy to love myself when I feel good, when I look good, when I feel like I'm on top of the world & when I feel unstoppable.But... What about when I feel shitty, when I'm down in the dumps, and when I'm reminded of all the ugly parts about myself.. What then? It's a work in progress, but I'm learning to love even these parts about myself. Parts that I am so good at resisting, parts I try to push away and TRY SO HARD to make "disappear". Because let's face it - who wants to even be AWARE of the ugly parts about them, let alone to try and LOVE them?Well, I'm committed to loving myself, unconditionally. This, to me, means to love and accept myself for all the good and amazing that I am, as well as to love and accept all the ugly and undesirable parts. Kristine, I fucking love you.

We all know what it feels like to fall off track. We've all been there. So we understand how hard it can be to get back to it!! Our mind & ego plays tricks on us and it's got us feeling like we don't deserve to get back to trying! But punch that sucker in the neck because YES WE DO. We deserve to, and actually have everything it takes to get back on track, and it do it BIGGER AND BETTER than we've ever done it! The future is so exciting! What if this time, you're going to blow everything out the water?! What if?!