Coffee With KJ

“Oh…just wait!” It’s a phrase we’ve unfortunately probably heard if we’ve expressed something hard in pregnancy or motherhood. In this episode Kristen is sharing a message to seasoned moms about giving advice to new moms. As usual she talks with humor and real life experience to help us remember to honor the season others are in. You can connect with Kristen on IG @hotmessagemomma.

Lauren Reyes is a wife, mom of 4 and business owner.  In today’s episode she shares how she started each of her four businesses and how she has continued to make them successful.  Lauren and Kristen also chat about why being passionate about your work is so important, tips and tricks for starting a boutique, and the rookie mistakes they want to help you avoid! Referenced in this episode: Lauren on Facebook Roxy Moxy Boutique Rock Your Mocs You can connect with Kristen on IG at: hotmessagemomma

Bridget Croteau, Mrs. New York USA Ambassador and author of the book, Me Again, is proud to have the platform: You Are Not Alone: Raising Awareness for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Her goal is to help erase the stigma surrounding PMADs, help moms and dads feel like they aren't alone and to inspire those who are suffering seek the help they need. In today's episode, Bridget and Kristen are chatting about Bridget's first birth and experience with postpartum depression, what she’s doing in New York to bring awareness, some ideas for loving on your mom friends after a new baby, and where you can find the resources you need if you’re experiencing postpartum depression. Referenced in this episode: Bridget’s book, Me Again Postpartum Resource Center of New York Postpartum Support International Daddy Blues Bridget’s Instagram Bridget’s Facebook Bridget's Email: MrsSuffolkCounty2015@gmail.com You can connect with Kristen on Instagram at: hotmessagemomma

This is your sign...do it today!! Lindsay Troher is a mom of 6 who decided one day that she wasn't happy or fulfilled and was ready to change that. She and AJ, a US Marine Corps veteran, own Rustic Marine and create the most beautiful woodworking pieces.  Kristen chats with Lindsay in this episode about the hurdles she had to overcome when building her business; what to do when you have something on your heart, but you’re scared to jump in; what it means to reverse engineer your life and so much more! You can connect with Lindsey on Facebook and Instagram @RusticMarine or at www.rusticmarine.com You can find Kristen over on Instagram @hotmessagemomma

Alexia Ferrari is a new mom and a human potential coach (how cool is that name and that title?). She is the creator of The Sexy Side of Life (TSSOL) - a company dedicated to helping women around the world design their dream life and live it. When Alexia’s birth plan and postpartum experience didn’t go exactly as she had planned or dreamed, she created space for herself to grow into motherhood gracefully and without shame. She and Kristen are talking all about the things mommas aren’t talking about but should be; how to intentionally and purposefully renew your mind, body and spirit; and how we can support each other through the stages of motherhood.  You can connect with Alexia on Instagram @alexiamercedesferrari, on Facebook at Alexia Ferrari, and at www.thesexysideoflife.com You can connect with Kristen on IG @hotmessagemomma

In this episode Kristen is chatting with photographer Felicia Saunders. Felicia recently took a photograph of three mommas nourishing their babies in three different ways and the photo has taken on a life of its own on social media and beyond. Felicia and Kristen share the journeys they’ve been on to nourish their babies, how the photo Felicia took has empowered them as well as so many others, and how ultimately we are the ones that get to make the best decisions for our own babies and families. As mommas we all win when we come together and trust that we’re each doing the very best we can!  Felicia Saunders is a wife, momma, and photographer. Her passion is to capture the fleeting moments in unique light that truly give your photographs life. She enjoys chasing lightning and spending time with her husband and her two sons.  You can connect with Felicia on IG at instagram.com/feliciasaundersphotography or www.feliciasaundersphotography.com You can connect with Kristen on IG at instagram.com/hotmessagemomma

We’ve heard that comparison is the thief of joy, but today Kristen talks about how she thinks that comparison is also the thief of your progress.  She’s sharing a few things we can do as women to stop the comparison game, the way our language and actions are impacting the future, and how to embrace the unique gifts God has put inside of you.  You can connect with Kristen on IG @hotmessagemomma 

Dr. Tracy-Lynn Reside is on the podcast today and she and Kristen are talking all about mindset. Our brains are powerful over our actions and our mindset controls so much of what we do with our lives. Dr. Tracy-Lynn shares how acknowledging our self limiting behaviors, figuring out why we have the thoughts and fears we do, and creating new thought patterns can help us change our lives! Dr Tracy-Lynn is a Naturopathic Doctor, geneticist, nutrition expert and devout yogi. She is obsessed with food – where it comes from, how it is made, how it makes us feel – and how it can either ruin or renew us – depending on how we use it. It’s her passion to help every woman escape the body shame and stories that were forced upon her by her families, culture and media so that she can truly find peace and freedom with who she is and why she is here.   Referenced in today’s episode:  Psychologist Marisa Peer with the Enough Movement - www.marisapeer.com You can connect with Dr Tracy-Lynn Reside on Instagram and Facebook @DrTLResideND or at www.drtracylynn.com  You can connect with Kristen on Instagram @hotmessagemomma

In today’s episode Kristen shares some of her life story with us. For many years insecurity and fear held her back from the things she dreamed of doing. Today Kristen is taking action and changing her life! Listen to how she’s overcoming fear and her encouragement to us in how we can too. You can connect with Kristen on Instagram @hotmessagemomma.

Welcome to the first episode of Coffee With KJ! In today's episode Kristen is sharing her thoughts on the word fearless. It's quite the buzz word these days - it's on t-shirts, hats, and mugs, but is it really possible to be fearless?  Kristen walks us through what it takes to move forward in our lives even when we have fear and how stepping out in faith can create a life we dream of. You can connect with Kristen on Instagram @hotmessagemomma.