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Evolving with Krystal J. is a show by Licensed Therapist Krystal Jackson about exploring what it means to evolve. Through interviews, personal reflections, and education, Krystal will discuss all things related to evolving and healing.

Krystal Jackson

  • Feb 26, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 26m AVG DURATION
  • 31 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Evolving With Krystal J.

How to shift your self-talk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 36:46


On today's episode, I'm talking about a ways to shift your self-talk. I review:  How to do a self check-in How to gain awareness about the content of our thoughts How to stop unhelpful thoughts in their tracks Using affirmations to cultivate positive self-talk   Join me every Monday evening on Instagram for my weekly live episodes Healing & Hydrated on Mondays at 8pm EST Website Instagram

Superwoman Mentality with Dr. Alicia Hodge

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 53:02


On today's episode, my good friend Dr. Alicia Hodge is joining me for a discussion on the Superwoman Mentality. Her work is centered around Cognitive Behavioral Theory, which asserts that what we think directly impacts our feelings and behaviors. Dr. Alicia’s extensive training and certifications establish her as an expert on anxiety, perfectionism, and self-care. You can find out more about Dr. Alicia by visiting her website slayyouranxiety.com She also has a new group, Anxiety Bootcamp. Sign up for her newsletter for more information about her offerings.  Stay up to date with new episodes by subscribing to the podcast. I would love it if you would leave a rate or review and share this podcast with a friend.  Stay connected with me on Instagram (@iamkrystalcj) or my website krystalcjackson.com

Healing Relationship Wounds

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 54:54


Establishing healthy relationships starts with you. Whether interpersonal, familial, or romantic, healthy relationships require us to acknowledge our own wounds.    Join me as I explore healing relationship wounds with licensed therapist and relationship expert, Shawniel Chamanlal (@healingspringswellness)   We will discuss:

Suffering in silence

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 18:37


Welcome welcome to another episode of Evolving with Krystal J.  Today I am asking the question are you suffering in silence?  I'm reviewing why we suffer in silence, how to recognize when this is happening, and three ways to break free from this habit.  Don't forget to hit that like and subscribe button. Please leave a rate or review, these are so helpful.  Keep in touch by following me on Instagram @iamkrystalcj Website: krystalcjackson.com  

Are you flowing or forcing?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 15:13


On today's episode, I'm discussing what it means to flow or force. As we are on our healing journeys, it can be easy to be critical of the process. The reality is until you're willing to do the work, the process will always seem hard. This is a form of resistance to the process and a reason why many choose to quit.  I'm reviewing: how to know you're forcing when you're flowing recognizing your progress For more tips like these, subscribe to this podcast. New group alert! I have a wellness group starting February 3, 2021. It's called Getting Real About Self-Care. If you've wanted to prioritize yourself better this year, this group is for you. You can find all the details on my website: krystalcjackson.com/groups Stay connected: Instagram: @iamkrystalcj

Burnout & How to Take Better Care of Yourself with Aisha Moore

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 40:04


Welcome! On today's podcast, we have Aisha Moore. She is a stress management expert and self-care advocate. She focuses on helping women in senior level roles avoid or recover from burnout. She shares with us her story of experiencing burnout, how to create self-care practices, and how to recognize signs of burnout.  Her motto on healing is the three F's: don't force it, fake, or fix it. Have fun with it.  To learn more about Aisha and her services, visit her website at selfcarebyaisha.com Please leave a rate or review and let me know how you're enjoying this podcast.  Healing & Hydrate on IG Live every Monday at 8pm. Learn more about me at krystalcjackson.com

5 lessons of 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 23:49


Sharing my 5 lessons of 2020 Instagram: @iamkrystalcj Healing & Hydrated IG LIVES on Monday 8pmEST Wellness Group starting February 2020. Sign up Krystalcjackson.com

Coping with the Holidays

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 22:25


Evolving with Krystal J. is a podcast by licensed therapist Krystal Jackson. This podcast covers topics related to mental health, transformation, personal development, and wellness. Learn more about Krystal by visiting her website krystalcjackson.com. Today's episode reviews my tips for taking care of yourself during this holiday season. As we know, this holiday looks differently than years past. Let's discuss a few ways to manage during the pandemic.  This podcast episode is sponsored by Simply Being Therapy Journal. Available now on Amazon and other online retailers.  Instagram: @Iamkrystalcj @evolvingwithkrystalj

Self-Imposed Limits

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 16:50


This episode was recorded while I was on a drive to the store. I was speaking to myself and I decided to share it with you. I'm talking off the top of the head about: identifying fear based thoughts considering what small changes you need to make today rejecting other's limits they have placed on you feeling empowered about the vision you have for your life Learn more about the show and Krystal Jackson by visiting her website . Are you currently engaged in therapy? A journal can help you track your progress as you gain clarity on the journey. The Simply Being Therapy Journal is available on Amazon! If you purchase, leave a rate and review!  Follow me on Instagram: @iamkrystalcj @evolvingwithkrystalj

Exploring Relationship Patterns with Rhonda Richards-Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 52:00


We are discussing relationships and how to go inward to understand who you are in your relationships. Rhonda Richards-Smith, LCSW is an award-winning psychotherapist & relationship expert. Based in CA, she provides relationship coaching helping her clients explore unhealthy relationship patterns and get clear on what they want from their romantic relationships. Rhonda reviews: mindset shifts to expand your beliefs about relationships  how to find a good partner learning to accept past trauma you've experienced when to explore counseling if you're single or coupled and want to improve your relationships Learn more about Rhonda by visiting her website and following her on social media.  This episode is brought to you by Simply Being Therapy Journal. Now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other online retailers. 

Self-Care is A Revolutionary Act

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 18:51


Earlier this year I participated in several forums with the CT BIPOC Mental Health & Wellness Initiative. My colleague, Samary Polnett and I presented on the benefit of taking care of ourselves as Black people and how the act in and of itself is radical. My hope in sharing this is that you take the pressure off of yourself to always be on the go and begin to embrace the moments of joy and rest needed for the journey.  This episode is sponsored by my Simply Being Therapy Journal. Now available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other online retailers. 

Managing Fear As We Cope with the Pandemic

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 28:53


Today's episode was recorded at the beginning of quarantine in April 2020. In the episode, I share how I was coping at the time and I offer tips to manage fear, anxiety, and worry as we continue to live through this pandemic. Make sure to grab a pen and paper! This episode is sponsored by the Simply Being Therapy Journal. This journal is to be used as you go through the therapy process. With prompts and reflection pages, this journal encourages you to track your progress and any insights you have gained during therapy. You can buy the journal on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any other online book retailer.  You can keep up with me on Instagram, Twitter, and my website (krystalcjackson.com)  

Healing After A Breakup with Tracie Pinnock, LMFT

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 30:56


Today, I'm chatting with Tracie Pinnock, LMFT. She focuses on helping women heal after heartache and has a practice in Norwalk, CT. She shares her framework for supporting her clients through the healing process. You can learn more about Tracie and her work at http://www.tphtherapy.com and on Instagram: therapist.tracie  

And I'm Back

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 10:16


Life updates, therapy, emotional intelligence, etc.

Year In Review

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 16:02


We are at the end of 2019 and I am sharing how I review the year that has passed and the year ahead. I look at the tone of the year, the wins, and the lessons. Instagram: IAMKrystalCJ Twitter: IAMKrystalCJ1 Website: Krystalcjackson.com  

Embracing Creativity

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2019 23:23


On today's episode, I am exploring and embracing being a creative.  To create is to give birth to something from imagination to reality.  Take a listen. Follow me: Instagram @iamkrystalcj @evolvingwithkrystalj Twitter: @IAmKrystalCJ1 Download your free self-care worksheets by signing up for my email list. Visit krystalcjackson.com

This is 35!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 21:08


In today's episode I'm recapping my birthday celebrations, sharing what I've learned thus far into my 30's, and reviewing what I desire to experience in the next five years of this decade.    Follow me:  Twitter @IAMKrystalCJ1 Instagram: @iamkrystalcj @evolvingwithkrystalj Website: krystalcjackson.com

Consistency... Let's Talk About It

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 11:55


On today's episode, I'm sharing with you an Instagram Live I did a couple weeks ago in which I broke down a word that's been coming up for me, Consistency. To be consistent, we need more than motivation, we need commitment and discipline.    Don't forget to leave a rate and review! Appreciate you!   Follow me on Instagram:  @iamkrystalcj @evolvingwithkrystalj   And on Twitter:  @IAmKrystalCJ1

Getting Real About Self-Care

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 24:05


The episode is a bit late but what better day to talk about self-care than on #selfcaresunday ?  Today, I'm getting real about self-care, my philosophy, a quick overview of the essentials to a self-care plan and five ways you can start prioritizing yourself today.  Check out the resources tab on my website, krystalcjackson.com for a self-care worksheet.  

Shifting Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 13:32


Today I'm talking about phrases that can help us to shift perspective. I explain how we can shift perspective and the benefits.    Be sure to leave a rate and review and share with a friend.    Follow me: Instagram @iamkrystalcj @evolvingwithkrystalj Twitter: @IAMKrystalCJ1  

Establishing Practices that Keep Us Whole with Josie Rosario

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 37:57


Today's interview is with Dope Therapist Josie Rosario. She shares her healing journey, how she encourages others to heal through her therapy practice and on social media, her philosophy about self-care, and her new endeavor as a consultant for therapists.  Learn more about her on her website: josierosario.com or thehealingstrategy.com IG: _josierosario   Books mentioned: The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo Daring Greatly by Brene Brown

Mental Health and Spirituality with Charmaine Perry

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 33:10


On today's episode, I welcome my best friend, Charmaine Perry of Gray Matthews Project. Charmaine shares her healing journey and what she has discovered about herself as she explored spirituality, connected with God, and began using her gift of writing on her blog.  Learn more about Charmaine by visiting her website, Gray Matthews Project  IG: @graymatthewsproject   Please share this podcast, rate, and review. And thank you for listening! Follow me @iamkrystalcj @evolvingwithkrystalj

Bonus Episode: Write the Vision, Make it Plain

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2019 8:11


I'm recalling a recording I did at Miraval Resort where I attended a retreat with OmNoire in April 2019. Sharing my reflections after receiving the letter I wrote to myself almost four months ago.  I encourage you to write the vision for the rest of the year and what you hope to accomplish and manifest in your life. Put that letter somewhere and take it out on December 31, 2019 and see what has come to pass.  Mantra: May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you be free to surrender. May you be peace. Follow me: @iamkrystalcj @evolvingwithkrystalj Don't forget to rate/review and share with a friend. Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe to keep up with the latest episodes.  

Episode 8: Releasing Labels

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 12:25


Today I am encouraging you to release the labels others have placed on you and you have placed on yourself.    Follow me @iamkrystalcj @evolvingwithkrystalj @simplybeingcounseing  

Episode 7: Exploring Uncertainty

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 27:29


On today's episode I am discussing uncertainty:  what this means and why it is a normal feeling but not based on facts how uncertainty is linked to fear and doubt my recent realization I was experiencing some uncertainty a few ways to handle uncertainty    Articles discussed today:  Psychology Today   5 Ways to Handle Uncertainty   Please rate and review the podcast and share with a friend.  Follow me on IG: @iamkrystalcj @evolvingwithkrystalj

My Top Book Recommendations for the Healing Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 27:24


Today's show I am sharing my top book recommendations for the healing journey. I committed to reading books about others' journeys for self-discovery and healing when I was going through my own healing a few years ago. While I couldn't share my full list, I have a couple blog posts that review many of the books I've read over the last four years related to healing, self-discovery, personal development, and self-improvement. I will also discuss how reading is therapeutic and why choosing a book that best meets your needs at this time in your life is important.  Blogs: Reading Can Be Therapeutic Eight Essential Books If You're On A Healing Journey

Thriving and Anxious with Allison Clayton

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019 37:50


On today’s show, we talk about Allison’s journey with anxiety and how learning to embrace the anxiety has helped her to heal. We cover: how the term "mental illness" should lose its stigma how childhood anxiety & PTSD left her feeling isolation & lonely in her youth how "Matilda" gave her pause and clarity regarding it all Books mentioned on the show: Hi Anxiety: Life with a Bad Case of Nerves by Kat Kinsman Where I Am Now: True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame by Mara Wilson Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Share with a friend and leave me a rate and review on iTunes.

Ep. 4: Getting Beautiful Wild Free with Erin Marie Waller

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 51:08


Erin Marie Waller shares her healing journey, explains how community accelerates the healing process, how her healing was God-led and why she decided to create Beautiful Wild Free Woman.  How writing helped the journey and helped her envision a healed, purposeful life. Write: Your feelings Where you want to be Who can help me?  Learn more about her programs: Manifestation Masterclass, #10DayPray&Slay, S.H.E. at beautifulwildfree.com @BWFWoman Scripture Romans 8:1 “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.” The Alchemist  Fervent by Priscilla Shirer 

Ep. 3 What Is A Healing Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 23:35


In this episode, we will define the term healing journey and get real about what the process actually entails.  Mentioned in the show:  My website: Simply Being Kryssie Boundaries: When To Say Yes, How To Say No to Take Control of Your Life  Quotes:  Healing happens when you’re triggered and able to move through the pain, the pattern, and the story and walk your way to a different ending. -Vienna Pharaon “Our wounds are not the problem, our avoidance of them is. Exploring wounds is the greatest opportunity we’ll ever have to truly come to believe and know that we are more than our pain, and that our vulnerability is what makes us most lovable.” -Vienna Pharaon "And extraordinary life doesn’t just happen. It is constructed, crafted, curated." “The real difficulty is to overcome how you think about yourself.” Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review and share with a friend! 

Evolving With Krystal J. Episode 2: The Shifting

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 13:28


Today's episode I am discussing what happens when we are going through a shift and why we resist the process of shifting. The shifting is a change that’s occurring and an awareness of how temporary your current circumstance is. A transition.  I ask: "What is this moment teaching me?" 5:30 I explain how learning how to swim taught me about embracing the shift.  It takes a certain level of acceptance to move through the shifting. 9:05 Please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes or Spotify.  Follow me on Instagram @iamkrystalcj Read my blog at simplybeingkryssie.com

Evolving With Krystal J. Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 14:06


My very first podcast episode discussing what it means to evolve, the steps to take to attain your highest self, defining evolution, and exploring why I decided to embrace evolving. evolving: to develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form, to develop, to work out Psychology Today Article Five Ways to Evolve Within Your Lifetime   Follow me on social media:  Instagram @iamkrystalcj   Stay tuned to the blog for updates and new episodes: http://www.simplybeingkryssie.com

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