Start Scared

Sep 17, 2025 • 00:14:30

As a Christian, I wrestle with grief, shock, and the fear over how the death of Charlie Kirk could deepen political divisions. But I also hold onto hope: hope that tragedy might awaken compassion, that anger might be transformed, that we might lean into o...

Sep 10, 2025 • 00:09:17

This week, I’m sharing a powerful experience from visiting our daughter at Tarleton State University and attending Timber Ridge Church with her and her friends. Watching young adults worship Jesus so boldly reminded me of my own college years and how diff...

Sep 03, 2025 • 00:06:43

I used to love The Biggest Loser. I thought it was motivational, inspiring, and fascinating. But after watching the Netflix documentary, my perspective completely changed. I realized how extreme the diets and exercise were, and how harmful the messaging a...

Aug 27, 2025 • 00:10:25

Today, I’m sharing something that I’m doing just for me. After years of teaching and now as a mom to a child with ADHD and big emotions, I’ve always been fascinated by the brain, especially how trauma and ADHD affect kids.

Since I’m not working r...

Aug 20, 2025 • 00:40:00

In this powerful episode, Dr. Jenifer Price (aka Dr. Jen)—therapist, speaker, and proud boy mom—joins me to talk about the deep connection between a mother’s mental health and a child’s emotional intelligence.

She opens up about how personal los...

Aug 13, 2025 • 00:12:33

Today’s episode is a real-time reflection, straight from the yoga mat to the mic. After taking a heated barre and yoga class, I found myself in an emotional moment connecting with younger Chrysty, the version of me who never felt like she had permission t...

Aug 06, 2025 • 00:14:46

If you're a routine loving, checklist-making, control craving mama then this one's for you. 🙋‍♀️

In today’s episode, I’m sharing how I’ve been learning to loosen my grip on perfection, let go of the pressure to have it all figured out,...

Jul 30, 2025 • 00:09:48

In this short episode, I am sharing a bit about a recent girls’ weekend getaway! It was only 30ish hours, but it reminded me how important it is to reconnect with myself, my friends, and the woman I am outside of motherhood.

If you’ve been waiti...

Jul 23, 2025 • 00:39:27

Today on Start Scared, I’m joined by Kadi Dutton—SAHM of two littles and co-owner of EveryLove, a company helping couples take their sex life from surviving to thriving.

We’re diving deep into what it’s like to feel more “mom” than “woman,” how p...

Jul 16, 2025 • 00:04:50

In this short episode, I share how you can help make a difference for families affected by recent flooding in my community.

100% of the proceeds from my guided journal, Rediscover You: 30 Days of Scripture & Affirmations for Mamas, will be do...