Don't Sweat The Small Stuff - Live The Big Stuff

In this illuminating episode of The Inner Radiance Series, Kristine Carlson is joined by spiritual medium and bestselling author Rebecca Rosen for a heart-opening conversation about growing your inner light. They explore how to embrace divine guidance during life's challenges, and how to stay grounded through practices like self-care, yoga, and earthing. Rebecca even offers Kristine a powerful personal reading with spot-on messages! Listen in for practical tools and soulful inspiration to help you shine brighter from within. Together, they dive in to: - how to embrace divine guidance during life's challenges - the benefits of self care to glowing your brightest - a deeply resonant personal reading for Kristine (the messages are spot-on!) - practical tools like earthing and yoga to help you stay grounded and energized Rebecca shares heartfelt insights from her own journey, offering accessible ways to strengthen your intuition, elevate your energy, and live with greater alignment and intention. If you're looking for clarity, spiritual connection, or just a gentle nudge back to your radiant self, this episode will inspire you to grow your light—authentically and powerfully. Visit Rebecca's Website at www.rebeccarosen.com Connect with Kristine Carlson: Website: www.kristinecarlson.com Instagram: Instagram.com/kristine_carlson   Coming Soon!  Radiance Reboot Community: Facebook Group  

For women in midlife, embracing gratitude is more than a practice - it's a way to open the heart, invite light in, and let it spill into every corner of your life!  Kristine shares how cultivating gratitude fuels a mindset of hope and optimism, even amid life's challenges. When the world feels heavy, your gratitude can become a powerful anchor, protecting your inner glow from the stress that dims your light. In today's episode, you'll uncover: The compelling, cutting-edge science behind your gratitude practice How to preserve your inner light amidst life's stressors  A simple yet transformative journal prompt to foster daily appreciation How living with gratitude can transform your midlife experience Listen in and discover how gratitude can become the key to unlocking a brighter, more joyful life. Connect with Kristine Carlson at www.kristinecarlson.com   Coming Soon!  Radiance Reboot Community: Facebook Group 

Is your inner critic getting the best of you? In this inspiring episode of The Inner Radiance Series, Kristine Carlson reveals how midlife women can soften the negative voices in their head and nourish the light within. With compassion and wisdom, Kristine guides you to see your inner critic not as a voice of truth, but as a pattern that can be observed and transformed.  Through powerful tools and practices, she'll help you become your own cheerleader – so you can shine from the inside out. Learn how to: -Call out your inner critic by name (to create distance and clarity) -Take a mindful pause (to get curious instead of critical) -Flip the script (and turn harsh self-talk into uplifting truth) -Use tools like mirror mantras and writing yourself a love letter –Techniques for anchoring in the present moment (to calm the mind and reignite your glow) Listen in, and let Kristine walk beside you on this journey back to your radiant self! Connect with Kristine Carlson at www.kristinecarlson.com   Coming Soon!  Radiance Reboot Community: Facebook Group 

Messages can come through in many forms like signs, symbols, strong gut feelings, or phrases. Yet so many of us struggle to hear –  and trust – our inner voice. As seen on The Real Housewives of Orange County, intuitive coach Lisa Huscher comes on the show to help women in midlife unlock the power of their intuition so they connect to their truest, most radiant self.  In today's episode, you'll learn: The ways our inner wisdom speaks to us through everyday signs and sensations Common blocks that prevent women from trusting their truth How to recognize when a message is truly “meant” for you  Simple daily practices to refine your intuitive skills Lisa also reminds us that while our spiritual compass is there to guide us, we are always in the driver's seat of creating our most brilliant lives. If you've been waiting for a sign to reconnect with your inner voice and step into your power, this episode is it!    Guest Bio: With over 25 years of experience helping others heal, grow, and evolve, Lisa Huscher is an intuitive guide and certified mindfulness practitioner with a BA in Psychology. She blends her strong business acumen—shaped by more than two decades in executive roles across creative industries—with her innate intuitive gifts to support others through coaching, workshops, and retreats. As a partner in High Vibe Soul Sisters, Lisa leads transformative experiences in wellness, corporate, and educational spaces. Her work has been featured in media, on podcasts, and even on The Real Housewives of Orange County.   Visit Lisa's website here   Connect with Kristine Carlson: Website: www.kristinecarlson.com Instagram: Instagram.com/kristine_carlson   Coming Soon!  Radiance Reboot Community: Facebook Group 

Are you unknowingly holding yourself back from shining your brightest? In this soul-stirring episode in The Inner Radiance Series, your host Kristine Carlson sits down with acclaimed life and sales coach Tiffany Peterson for an inspiring conversation. Together, they dive into what it really takes for women to radiate in their second act—with more self-worth, purpose, and confidence than ever before. Listen in and learn: -The core principles of feeling grounded and secure in who you are   -The identifying traits of people-pleasers (and how to tell if you're one of them) -How to overcome “good-girl” conditioning and ignite your sovereign sexiness -Natural ways to boost your magnetism and deepen your connections -How to fully live in alignment and with intention  If you're tired of second-guessing yourself, this episode is for you. Own who you are now so you step fully into your most radiant future –  in midlife and beyond.

As women in midlife, we can find ourselves weighed down by the constant cycle of overthinking, overfunctioning, and holding space for everyone else but ourselves.  Kristine dives deep into how these patterns can hold you back from fully shining in your life. Listen in and uncover: How to recognize the unfulfilling relationships, unhealthy attachments and other stressors that are weighing you down. The powerful mindset shift you need to let go of the sources of tension dimming your inner light.  From embracing creativity and self-expression to self-guided adventures, Kristine will guide you through the process of reclaiming your joy and vitality.   If you're feeling emotionally exhausted and out of sync with “you”; this episode is for you! Learn how to break free from the shadows of stress and rumination so you shine brighter than ever before!

Welcome to The Inner Radiance Series – a brand-new series on the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, Live the Big Stuff podcast hosted by Kristine Carlson.  In this special kickoff episode, Kristine introduces her exciting new brand “Radiance Reboot” created to help women in midlife embrace the power of transformation in their 40s and beyond.  If you're ready to align with your highest self so you reclaim your vitality, beauty, and sense of purpose - this series is for you! 

Formerly named Peta's Sexiest Vegan Over 50 (at the age of 66), Victoria Moran is an esteemed expert on preserving vitality in every decade. She joins Kristine on the show today to share how we can use the wisdom of Ayurvedic medicine to transform our lives at any age. Listen in, and discover your unique dosha type so you can learn to eat, move, and age like a yogi!    Her new book Age Like a Yogi: A Heavenly Path to a Dazzling Third Act is now available everywhere.  Victoria Moran is a longtime devotee of yoga and author of thirteen previous books on wellbeing, compassionate living, and eclectic spirituality. Creating a Charmed Life was an international bestseller, and Shelter for the Spirit and Lit from Within earned her spots on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Victoria hosts the Main Street Vegan Podcast. Victoria is a frequent speaker and podcast guest based in New York City.    Visit Victoria's website here Read Victoria's new book Age Like a Yogi Take the Dosha Quiz   

Toxic relationships leave us feeling drained, worn out, and unfulfilled. However, in some cases they can be healed. Kristine shares how to take personal responsibility and nurture your own mental health and well-being while repairing your most challenging relationship. 

Our relationships with others all reflect the relationship we have with ourselves. Kristine sits down with bestselling self-love teacher, Shannon Kaiser to discuss how we can cultivate our inner world so we receive better treatment from others. Learn how to stop being an enabler, how to set healthy boundaries, and how to foster the fulfilling connections you deserve.   

Is a victim mentality destroying your relationship? World-renowned expert thyroid expert and bestselling author of The Paleo Thyroid Solution and Confident As Fu*k, Elle Russ joins Kristine on the show. She shares how we can use ancestral health wisdom to help us move on from a victim mindset in our most important connections.

Peace begins within. Kristine sits down with mindfulness mentor Hunter Clarke-Fields to uncover how we can manage our own stress and anxiety so we bring our best to the world. Learn the proven practices that will help you foster harmony in your most important relationships.  Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host of the Mindful Mama Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, # 1 bestselling author of Raising Good Humans and Raising Good Humans Every Day, mindfulness meditation teacher and creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Training.  

So you've decided to leave your toxic relationship. What now? Kristine shares 3 self-love practices to help you rebuild and renew your spirit after walking away from an unhealthy connection. These exercises will help you along your path from heartbreak to wholeness, as you shift from victimhood to being the hero in your own story.

Can a toxic relationship be healed into a healthy one? Yes, but only under certain conditions! Kristine shares 3 factors to help you determine whether transformation is possible in your relationship. Listen in and explore your next steps forward to living your most fulfilled life.

When it comes to relationships, it can be all too easy to ignore red flags – but at what cost? Over time, unhealthy relationships take a significant toll on our mental, physical, and even spiritual health. Kris reveals the warning signs of a toxic relationship that you shouldn't ignore, and how to identify if you're in one. She shares her best wisdom to help you protect your self-worth, so you focus on nurturing positive connections with yourself and others.    If you or someone you love is experiencing abuse of any kind, contact the National Domestic Abuse hotline here: https://www.thehotline.org/  Everyone deserves healthy relationships.

We've all heard the expression, “You can't pour from an empty cup.” But why is it so hard to put ourselves first? Kristine shares what it's like to be in the “sandwich generation”; that is, caring for aging parents and children at the same time. She reveals the daily rituals that help her unwind, relax, and reconnect to herself.

You know your zodiac sign, but do you know your personal year number for the year ahead?  In this two part series, Kristine sits down with professional numerologist Michele Landers to uncover the secrets behind this ancient mystical science.  Listen in and learn how to use this sacred “self-help tool”, so you uncover the deeper meanings that numbers have in your life - shaping your personality, life path, and even your destiny! 

You know your zodiac sign, but do you know your personal year number for the year ahead?  In this two part series, Kristine sits down with professional numerologist Michele Landers to uncover the secrets behind this ancient mystical science.  Listen in and learn how to use this sacred “self-help tool”, so you uncover the deeper meanings that numbers have in your life - shaping your personality, life path, and even your destiny!   

Curious to try Dry January? Even if you're not ready to give it up forever, the new year is a great time to re-evaluate your relationship to alcohol. Sobriety coach, host of The Hello Someday podcast (and former “red-wine girl”) Casey McGuire Davidson joins the show today to explain how you can take a break from alcohol this month.She shares her best advice on how to stop drinking, the surprising health and wellness benefits of an alcohol-free life, and exactly what you need to do to make your January resolutions stick.

Founder of Women on Fire, Debbie Phillips is an author and executive life coach dedicated to providing community and support for women worldwide.  Formerly a successful reporter and deputy press secretary, Don't Sweat the Small Stuff became Debbie's companion as she developed her coaching practice; providing inspiration, encouragement, and daily actionable tactics for a better life. Learn how you too, can use the wisdom of the books to stress less and enjoy more!

Kristine Carlson and Robyn Openshaw talk about how Don't Sweat the Small Stuff came at a time in Robyn's life when divorce rocked her world and she found strength and encouragement in Richard's words. Listen to this wonderful conversation between two women who are living their most vibrant lives. Robyn Openshaw is the author of 15 books, including bestsellers The Green Smoothies Diet and 12 Steps to Whole Foods. Her latest book, 7 Days to Your High-Vibration Life, will be released by Simon & Schuster in October 2017 along with a documentary film called Secrets of the High Vibration Life. Coming Soon: 365 daily reflections from the best-loved wisdom in the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series. Pre-order your copy of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day, and read a page a day for daily inspiration. Order now and be the first to receive exclusive access to bonus content, including five Don't Sweat the Small Stuff guided meditations by Kristine Carlson and 21 days of Don't Sweat wisdom in your inbox. Order now in time for the holidays! www.dontsweateveryday.com

Need the inspiration to make a major life change? Adam Markle left his multi-million dollar law firm to pursue a passion for teaching and transformation. Today, he's recognized as a bestselling author, speaker, and CEO of one of the largest personal development organizations worldwide! He shares how the teachings in Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Money helped him become more resilient; helping him pivot through deep change with clarity and positivity.  Coming Soon: 365 daily reflections from the best-loved wisdom in the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series. Pre-order your copy of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day, and read a page a day for daily inspiration. Order now and be the first to receive exclusive access to bonus content, including five Don't Sweat the Small Stuff guided meditations by Kristine Carlson and 21 days of Don't Sweat wisdom in your inbox. Order now in time for the holidays! www.dontsweateveryday.com

Creator of the wildly popular fitness series P90X®, Tony Horton comes on the show today to share how Don't Sweat wisdom has helped his rise to an adored health and fitness guru. You'll leave inspired to pursue your own personal development journey for a vibrant, productive, and fulfilling life.  Coming Soon: 365 daily reflections from the best-loved wisdom in the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series. Pre-order your copy of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day, and read a page a day for daily inspiration. Order now and be the first to receive exclusive access to bonus content, including five Don't Sweat the Small Stuff guided meditations by Kristine Carlson and 21 days of Don't Sweat wisdom in your inbox. Order now in time for the holidays! www.dontsweateveryday.com  

Don't Sweat readers worldwide adored the chapter “Adopt a Child Through the Mail” where Dr. Richard Carlson praised his favorite organization, Children Incorporated. Little did Richard realize, that just this one mention in the book resulted in thousands of sponsorships and donations over the years! The President and CEO of Children Incorporated, Ron Carter comes on the show and shares the positive impacts the book has had on their organization and their mission to help children nationwide live better lives. Coming Soon: 365 daily reflections from the best-loved wisdom in the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series. Pre-order your copy of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day, and read a page a day for daily inspiration. Order now and be the first to receive exclusive access to bonus content, including five Don't Sweat the Small Stuff guided meditations by Kristine Carlson and 21 days of Don't Sweat wisdom in your inbox. Order now in time for the holidays! www.dontsweateveryday.com  

Worldwide renowned holistic nutritionist and certified personal trainer JJ Virgin is on a mission to change the way the world approaches aging and longevity. Like never before, she opens up about her own personal development and healing journey to inspire yours. Learn how she used Don't Sweat wisdom to strengthen her sense of resilience and positivity in difficult times – and how you can, too.    Coming Soon: 365 daily reflections from the best-loved wisdom in the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series. Pre-order your copy of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day, and read a page a day for daily inspiration. Order now and be the first to receive exclusive access to bonus content, including five Don't Sweat the Small Stuff guided meditations by Kristine Carlson and 21 days of Don't Sweat wisdom in your inbox. Order now in time for the holidays! www.dontsweateveryday.com      

Over the next several weeks, we'll be replaying a popular series celebrating the 20th anniversary of the NY Times BestSelling book series: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff! Listen in for interviews with inspirational people who share their experiences and love for their Don't Sweat journey! Coming Soon: 365 daily reflections from the best-loved wisdom in the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series. Pre-order your copy of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day, and read a page a day for daily inspiration. Order now and be the first to receive exclusive access to bonus content, including five Don't Sweat the Small Stuff guided meditations by Kristine Carlson and 21 days of Don't Sweat wisdom in your inbox. Order now in time for the holidays! www.dontsweateveryday.com

What are you holding on to in your life? Unhealthy attachments lower our manifesting ability; signaling to the universe that we are vibrating on a level of fear and scarcity. However, you can take small, inspired steps to help you let go so you allow the natural flow of life to light your path forward. Listen in and increase your magnetism! 

What do you want to attract into your life? Kristine Carlson shares practical tools (including automatic writing, visualization, and meditation) to align with your deepest desires so you manifest them into reality. By dedicating just a few moments to these each day, you can create a more welcoming mental state to attract positive outcomes. 

Do you see the glass as half-full, or half-empty? When we perceive the world through a negative lens, we experience feelings of competition, fear, and negativity. By developing an abundance mindset, we begin to see life's possibilities as infinite, and grow our optimism to see opportunities for every challenge. Kristine shares positive affirmations to help shift your focus from scarcity to abundance so your joy, freedom, and generosity blossoms.

It's all too easy to focus on what we lack, rather than what we have. Yet manifestation requires us to ground in gratitude and align with our deepest intentions. In this new series, Kristine reveals the secret to cultivating a mindset of abundance so you activate your highest reality. 

Kristine Carlson shares a conversation with leadership coach Amy Eliza Wong to learn the process for lasting personal transformation Amy teaches to her top corporate clients [like Facebook, Airbnb, and Salesforce]. Learn how to live and lead on purpose in both your personal and professional life.

Do you live your life in a way you'll be proud of in the end? In today's episode, Kristine reveals the three most important questions to ask yourself when considering your legacy. Listen in, reflect and respond in your journal! 

Imagining the kind of legacy you wish to leave behind can be difficult. And too many of us consider our legacy too late in life; if at all. In today's episode, Kristine Carlson walks you through an exercise to deepen your awareness of what's most important to you. Listen in and leave inspired to align the way you live with the values closest to your heart. 

We often hear the importance of leaving behind a positive legacy. And as we live our forties, fifties, sixties, and beyond… this can feel like a big responsibility! Kristine shares a moving passage from An Hour to Live, an Hour to Love by Richard Carlson to show you the way forward to living your most impactful life.

How do you wish to be remembered when you're gone? As we navigate midlife (and beyond), we are called upon to meditate on the kind of legacy we want to leave behind. We will likely desire to build a legacy of love, kindness, and compassion – definitely not one of sweating the small stuff! By keeping our mortality close to our hearts, we begin to live our life with greater intention – we begin to live to the point.  “If you had an hour to live and could make only one phone call—who would you call, what would you say, and why are you waiting? -Stephen Levine - An Hour to Live, an Hour to Love by Richard Carlson and Kristine Carlson  

Join Kristine Carlson for the most downloaded episodes from her popular Don't Sweat The Small Stuff - Live in Peace series. Come back again next week for a new series of podcasts for September! Can you remember the last time that you only did what you FELT like doing… all day long? Kristine shares a recent day she decided to have an “Inspiration Flow Day”; a principle from a chapter she had written over twenty years earlier in Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Women.  Learn how her day “in flow” soon became a day for leaning on her greatest teachings in flexibility, patience, and empathy – proof that the Universe truly is pulling the strings!

Join Kristine Carlson for the most downloaded episodes from her popular Don't Sweat The Small Stuff - Live in Peace series. Dealing with anxiety or unease? Cultivating a sense of inner peace allows us to quiet the mind, calm anxiety, and grow our resilience to life's stressors. In today's episode, Kristine shares her top three tools for developing a wellspring of inner peace that you can draw on at any time. Put these tools into practice and allow the positive effects to ripple out into every aspect of your existence. 

Join Kristine Carlson for the most downloaded episodes from her popular Don't Sweat The Small Stuff - Live in Peace series. Do you feel guilty or “out of control” when you get angry? Contrary to popular belief, anger can be a very healthy emotion. When experienced mindfully, our anger can alert us to unmet needs or signal that a personal boundary is being crossed. Conversely, reacting in anger can cause a great deal of suffering and negative consequences.  Kristine uncovers the transformative powers of taking a mindful pause so you meet anger with awareness; resulting in a more peaceful, joyful life.

Join Kristine Carlson for the most downloaded episodes from her popular Don't Sweat The Small Stuff - Live in Peace series. Kristine draws on wisdom from the chapter “Avoid Weatherproofing” from Don't Sweat the Small Stuff as inspiration for peaceful living. In today's episode, you'll learn how to release critical thoughts of both yourself and others so you become an overall happier person. You deserve to feel lighter and brighter on every step of your journey.

Join Kristine Carlson for the last week of sharing her most popular Don't Sweat The Small Stuff episodes.    Most of us are struggling with something in our lives. In today's show, Kristine opens up about her current struggle with her changing metabolism, weight, and body image. If you — or someone you love — is going through a tough time, hit PLAY now because this episode will help you live with more peace, harmony, and joy while you struggle less!

At the age of 43, Kristine Carlson's “perfect story” as a New York Times bestselling author of the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series took a tragic turn as she unexpectedly lost her husband, Dr. Richard Carlson to a pulmonary embolism  Kristine shares how you can pivot through any devastating loss, build resilience, and assume your stance in the most empowered place you can live from.

Join Kristine Carlson for the second week of replaying her most popular Don't Sweat The Small Stuff episodes.  “You are what you practice most,” wrote Dr. Richard Carlson, author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff. So why not take a good look at the way you practice life? Kristine Carlson reveals powerful principles; that when put into practice, will inspire you to make the conscious shifts required to achieve your life goals. 

Join Kristine Carlson for a month of her most popular Don't Sweat The Small Stuff episodes! Feeling overwhelmed and sweating the small stuff? Kristine Carlson shares powerful principles from Don't Sweat the Small Stuff to help you keep life in perspective while handling the details!

On the spiritual path, cultivating silence is a worthwhile pursuit. In Buddhism, Hinduism, and other ancient wisdom traditions, silence is honored to purify the mind and reconnect with the divine. This week, Kristine shares some valuable practices you can begin today to eliminate distraction and help you wake up to presence and the voice of your inner wisdom. 

There's no doubt that life can be FULL of upsets and annoyances; big and small. However, life calls on us to take responsibility for our happiness and spiritual well-being. Today Kristine reveals how you can identify and release the emotional triggers holding you back from your true spiritual potential. As soon as you do, you will receive more of what you truly desire.

Feeling a little lost; or even hopeless? Especially in the face of a major life transition, feelings of victimhood and bitterness can keep us stuck “in the waiting room” of our own lives. Kristine Carlson shares a powerful self-inquiry exercise to help you identify your biggest dreams and ignite momentum in your own personal hero's journey.    In 2006, after building the bestselling franchise Don't Sweat the Small Stuff with her husband Richard, Kristine Carlson faced a shattering loss―the sudden death of her beloved spouse. Woven with the remarkable stories of others' loss and recovery, her deeply moving story reveals a clear process of healing that is common to everyone and goes far beyond ordinary prescriptions for getting through hard times. In her beloved book, From Heartbreak to Wholeness, Kristine offers a life-altering map for navigating the heroic journey from loss to joy―one that ultimately awakens readers to a deep love affair with life.  

If you've ever taken a yoga class or read a spiritual wellness book, you've likely come across the concept of “chakras” and their role in bringing us back to balance.    According to ancient wisdom tradition, there are seven energy centers (chakras) that run down the spine. Believed to play a significant role in the flow of energy in your body, blockages in any of these are known to manifest as mental, physical, and emotional ailments.    Kristine dives into all seven chakras and explains how you can identify and clear any blockages so you elevate your energy system. Leave today's episode ready to take chakra healing into your own hands so you shine your brightest! 

We are most connected to our spiritual selves when our lives are aligned with our sense of purpose. So when it comes to our careers, our work doesn't only have to be just 'a job'; but a beautiful vehicle to express our gifts and talents in the service of others.  Career strategist and co-creator of Career Catalyst, Julie Bauke joins Kristine on the show to share her best insights on building confidence and achieving authentic career fulfillment at any stage in life. Listen in and leave inspired to pursue the professional path that lights up your soul! 

In the spirit of our new series, Kristine visits a medical intuitive healer. She walks you through their session together, and all she learned about restoring her hormones and body back to balance. If you've been feeling like “something just isn't right” in your mind, body, or spirit, this episode is for you! 

Are you craving to connect to your most spiritual self? In our new series, Kristine Carlson shares her own metaphysical journey with you. Learn her daily rituals and the special practices she is using to enable deep, transformational healing for lasting, positive change.

Award-winning advocate for human rights, physician and epidemiologist Dr. Paul Zeitz shares his insights on how we can begin to heal the division in our nation for a unified tomorrow. Listen in and feel empowered to initiate peaceful and positive change in your community, starting today!