Start Scared

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...

Jul 09, 2025 • 00:10:16

Today, I am sharing my heart after a week heavy with loss, tragedy, and tough family decisions. From honoring a dear friend gone too soon, to grieving with fellow Texans after devastating floods, to facing the fragile season of caring for an aging loved o...

Jul 02, 2025 • 00:21:00

In today’s episode of Start Scared, we’re chatting with Kelsey Cook—certified teacher, mama of four, and the powerhouse behind Learning with Kelsey, a subscription box service that helps parents engage their young children in hands-on, meaningful learning...