Podcast appearances and mentions of kim christenson

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2244: Kim Christenson shares her transformative experience of deleting Instagram for a month, revealing how it boosted her productivity, creativity, and presence in real-life moments. Her journey underscores the importance of balancing social media use to foster deeper connections and a more fulfilling life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/instagram-addiction/ Quotes to ponder: "I started being more present in those moments. I saw them for what they were, instead of what they could be on Instagram." "Consuming social media makes us feel like we're doing something, but after an hour of it, we're not left with much to show for it." "Life isn't meant to be lived by peering into everyone's proverbial backyards to see what they're up to. It's in our relationships. Our real-life experiences." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does positive journaling feel disingenuous to you? After all, there are really hard days when you're a mom. Sitting down at the end of a rough day and writing down something positive can feel dishonest. Hop on to this week's episode and listen as I share an email I received from a listener who struggled with this. Hear how she navigates the balance between authenticity and optimism, and then hear how I've tried to do the same.  If you have any thoughts about this balance, I'd love to hear! Come join me on Instagram, or leave a comment on my blog post!  For full show notes, click here.  *** Announcements: The Flecks of Gold pre-sale is happening now through Mother's Day, and it is the biggest sale of the year!  Related Episodes:  157: How (and Why) to Journal, Even If You're Not a Journaler! // Kim Christenson of Promptly Journals 330: How to Delight in Your Difficult Child 304: Motherhood is hard. This helps. Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you SO much for following The LitJoy Podcast! We just reached the Top 500 listened-to podcasts and are so thankful to our listeners!Guest Bio: Kim is a writer, book-matchmaker, and grad student in creative writing. She shares her best book recs and bits of her writing journey online at Talk Wordy to Me and is a book reviewer for the lifestyle show Good Things Utah. Kim is a former audiobook narrator, magazine editor, and small-press publicist. When she's not working on her next novel, you can find her wrangling her three kids, listening to an audiobook at the gym, or curled up in bed with a BBC drama. In this interview, LitJoy owners Kelly and Alix interview writer, reader, and book influencer Kimberly Christenson. They discuss the reading recommendations to battle the winter blues and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Join us for some hygge chit-chat! Topics discussed in this episode:SAD and winter blues [3:00]Wintering by Katherine May [5:45] audiobook The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country by Helen Russell [13:20] audiobook Hygge!! [15:40]84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff [22:20] audiobook Devotions by Mary Oliver [24:25] book A Book That Takes Its Time: An Unhurried Adventure in Creative Mindfulness by Irene Smit and Astrid van der Hulst [25:10] book Neil Gaiman and writing by hand [29:00]All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle [32:30] audiobook The loneliness epidemic and creating real connection with others [34:25]Creating a "third place" in your community with clubs, especially a book club [38:40]The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin [45:00] audiobook The Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale [46:45] audiobook What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon [49:00] audiobook The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton [49:50] audiobook What's Next?!We deeply appreciate your support in creating community around stories! Subscribe to our email list at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-email Join our Lunacorns private membership group at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacorns Follow us on Instagram @litjoycrateFollow us on TikTok @litjoycrateUse the code PODCAST10 at litjoycrate.com/podcast for a 10% off discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am so excited about this conversation. Kim Christenson from Talk Wordy To Me joins me for this conversation as we are both in a time of transitioning and transformation. She was the first woman that came to mind when I decided to do this series spotlighting strong, successful women. In this conversation, we talk about ancestry, faith, Heavenly Mother, and a time of seeking more information about it all. >>> Find Kim on IG @talkwordytome_ >>> http://www.talkingwordy.com/ >>> Connect with me on IG @coachingwitherin >>> Learn more about CEO 2.0, 1:1 Coaching, and other ways to work with me here: https://www.erintitensor.com/

Kim Christensen is co-founder of Loom and Promptly Journals, a company that creates journals for EVERYONE! Famous for her two-person journals to strengthen family relationships through Connective Journaling, Kim is passionate about writing as a form of therapeutic practice and we also talk about her own motherhood journey.  Show Notes:  www.promptlyjournals.com IG :: @promptlyjournals IG:: @talkwordytome This Show is Sponsored by... Introducing a NEW way to start your day - SuperBeets Heart Chews - they're a tasty treat that give you the energy you need and are good for you. No more afternoon coffees, energy drinks, and candy for a quick pick-me-up. Add two delicious plant-based SuperBeets Heart Chews to your morning routine and promote heart-healthy energy for your day - without a caffeine crash. The grape seed extract used in SuperBeets Heart Chews has been clinically shown to be two times as effective at supporting normal blood pressure as a healthy lifestyle alone. Join over 1 Million Customers, get FREE Shipping and Returns, a 90-day money-back guarantee, and RIGHT NOW, you can get a free THIRTY DAY supply with your first purchase at SuperBeet.com/EEP. And... Mamazen is incredible! As moms, our emotional and mental well-being has been neglected for a long time. MamaZen® is a revolutionary solution for motherhood burnout, anxiety, irritability, impatience, and more. We know for a fact that happy moms raise happy kids. After you downloaded the MamaZen app, we recommend you listen to a few different types of sessions. Their Mindpower sessions are 2-18 minutes long, and trust me that it will serve you so well based on where you are struggling right now! So, go to your app store or Google Play and download MamaZen today. Right now, you can use PROMO CODE: eep. That code will unlock your FREE TRIAL so you can try MamaZen for yourself.

As we continue our Heart of it All Series for American Heart Month, I am so excited to welcome, Kim Christenson & Veloris Brooks, Volunteers & Heart Attack Survivors, American Heart Association About Kim:   Kim Christenson suffered a major heart attack in September 2016. She had just finished up a training session with her friend, when she started to feel a burning in her chest and unimaginable pain in her neck, jaw and back. As the pain continued to worsen, she began to recognize that something was wrong and called 911. This is where her perfect chain of survival began. Because Kim did not hesitate one more second with calling 911, the paramedics came when they did. Because the paramedics are part of the American Heart Association's Mission Lifeline program, they were able to use Kim's EKG reading to alert the hospital that they needed to prepare a Cath lab for her. Because that Cath lab was ready upon arrival, doctors were able to determine that Kim was suffering from what is known as a widow maker's heart attack: 100% blockage in the left descending artery and perform emergency surgery.   Kim coded 6 times as doctors worked to place a stent in her artery, so she is forever grateful for the help and care that she received that day and for the perfect chain of survival that has given her the opportunity to share her story with other women and spread awareness about the prevalence of heart attacks in women.   About Veloris : At age 40, Veloris Brooks was misdiagnosed for 5 months, traveling to the ER several times, with various symptoms. It was eventually discovered that her left artery was 90% blocked and the right was 50% blocked. She had to undergo a triple bypass surgery to repair her heart.   Veloris has been an active volunteer with the American Heart Association for the last few years; she is extremely passionate about the AHA's community impact and health equity work and uses her story as a testament to the importance of women advocating for themselves and their health.   Listen in as Kim & Veloris' share their personal heart journeys, why it's so important to advocate for your health & always listen to your body.

Kim Tells us about her experience trunking her first novel, as well as resources and tips for finding new good reads over and over again. She is my book Guru! Where to Find Kim: Instagram Website Promptly Journals Kim's Favorite Books Spotlighted Bookstagrammers:   hereweeread Diversity and Inclusion Expert   Bookish and Black   Well-Read Black Girl   Books from Episode: *This post contains affiliate links. If you click on the link a percentage of your purchase will be paid to me, at no extra cost to you. I only recommend resources that I love. If you chose to use them, thank you for supporting me and the businesses I love!   Becoming by Michelle Obama https://bookshop.org/widgets.js     The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas https://bookshop.org/widgets.js   Beach Read by Emily Henry https://bookshop.org/widgets.js   The Midnight Library by Matt Haig https://bookshop.org/widgets.js   The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton https://bookshop.org/widgets.js

If you could add one more beneficial element to your life this year, what would it be?Today’s guest, creator of talkingwordy.com and chief product officer and writer for Promptly Journals, Kim Christenson shares the numerous benefits of adding reading to your daily diet. We talk all the things, from what makes a character truly authentic, to book recommendations, to what the necessary ingredients are to make your own life’s story one worth telling. Plus, Kim provides tips on how to gain a love for reading, as well as how to easily read more. So many treasures in this episode, as Kim reminds us that we are the authors of our own life story, inspiring us to write the tale we truly want for ourselves. After this episode not only will you be motivated to craft a compelling life story, you will be charmed by the magic of curling up with a good book too.

There are a few simple ways to help your children learn to love reading and today Kim shares her simple and effective secrets to that very topic. Kim also shares her take on the common statement of "I just don't have time read." Spoiler alert: You totally do! She shares when and how you can find even 10 minutes to catch up on your favorite novel or self help book.  Kim also gives insight to screen management and social media usage as a content creator and consumer. How is she able to create so much good without getting lost in the scroll? Take a listen to todays episode and apply the simple steps she shares! Kim's book recommendations: Digital Minimalism  The Techwise Family Irresistible The Anatomy of Peace Maybe You Should Talk to Someone A Discovery of Witches Little Bear Kim's Links: talkingwordy.com promptlyjournals.com Kim's IG Promptly Journals IG   Show Links: Instagram Music Cover art Website  

It is no secret that I love to journal. If you are part of the 3 in 30 community on Instagram, then you might have seen a photo I posted recently of me with a tower of storage bins stacked almost as tall as I am...and every single one of them is filled with journals! When we moved a few years ago, the friends who came to help us were so confused as they carried in boxes. “Ummm here’s another box that is labeled ‘Rachel’s Journals!’” So I may have a bit of a journaling problem, but that is because it has been so helpful to me throughout my life to process my emotions and experiences. I have to admit, though, ever since becoming a mom, I have struggled to consistently make time to journal, even though I know how powerful it is. I just have very little alone time, and when I do, it feels too hard to try to put my pen to paper and make something coherent come out.  On today’s episode, I am going to be interviewing someone who is possibly even more excited about journaling than I am (which is saying something), and she is going to give us lots of tips for how we can make journaling a part of our lives and why it is worth the effort. Kim Christianson is the co-founder of Loom Journals and Chief Product Officer at Promptly Journals, Loom's new home. She is a lifelong writer, journaler, and book lover, and she shares book recommendations for kids and adults, as well as articles on motherhood and mindfulness, on her blog, Talk Wordy to Me. On top of all of that, Kim is a mother of three and a personal friend of mine. I can’t wait for you to learn from her! *** THREE TAKEAWAYS FOR HOW & WHY TO JOURNAL 1. Write what you feel. Let go of the need to document all the events or have perfect spelling and grammar, and just free-write everything that's in your mind and heart.  2. Try Gratitude Journaling. This has been scientifically proven to improve mental AND physical health. 3. Start today. Don’t overthink it, and don’t feel like you have to go back in time and document all of the memories you’ve missed. Just start with today and move forward.  *** Show Notes https://www.instagram.com/talkwordytome (Kim’s Instagram) http://www.talkingwordy.com (Kim’s Blog, Talk Wordy to Me) https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1527911&u=2088177&m=96687&urllink=&afftrack= (Kim's Company, Promptly Journals) https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1578981&u=2088177&m=96687&urllink=&afftrack= (Promptly Parent-Child Connection Journals by Loom) https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1550893&u=2088177&m=96687&urllink=&afftrack= (Promptly Gratitude Journal) http://3in30podcast.com/flecksofgold (Flecks of Gold Journal) Quote from Spencer W Kimball: “Your journal is your autobiography, so it should be kept carefully. You are unique, and there may be incidents in your experience that are more noble and praiseworthy in their way than those recorded in any other life. There may be a flash of illumination here and a story of faithfulness there; you should truthfully record your real self and not what other people may see in you. What could you do better for your children and your children’s children than to record the story of your life, your triumphs over adversity, your recovery after a fall, your progress when all seemed black, your rejoicing when you had finally achieved?...Get a notebook, a journal that will last through all time, and maybe the angels may quote from it for eternity. Begin today.” Many thanks to this episode’s sponsors! https://www.numakits.com/ (Numa, postpartum recover kits for new mothers). Use the code 3IN30 for 10% off! https://www.betterhelp.com/start/?go=true&transaction_id=102836604167fe0e38bfb18475eb07&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=281&utm_medium=Desktop&utm_content=&utm_term=3in30¬_found=1&gor=start (BetterHelp, the world’s largest provider of therapy, done 100% online). Use the code 3IN30 for 10% off! Flecks of Gold...

Kim Christenson with No Sidebar shares her thoughts on letting go of her instagram addiction. Episode 462: Letting Go of My Instagram Addiction by Kim Christenson with No Sidebar on Negative Side Effects of Social Media No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/instagram-addiction/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim Christenson with No Sidebar shares her thoughts on letting go of her instagram addiction. Episode 462: Letting Go of My Instagram Addiction by Kim Christenson with No Sidebar on Negative Side Effects of Social Media No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/instagram-addiction/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts

As a creative entrepreneur and just a person, there are a lot of things fighting for your attention. There’s family, marketing, sales, and [fill in your own list of tasks]. It doesn’t take long to feel overwhelmed by it all. Enter Kim Christensen from Talk Wordy to Me. She’s a freelance writer, journalist, and a book-loving mama. She mixes writing and mindfulness for a really unique perspective that every entrepreneur can benefit from. Kim started journaling at the age of five, which sparked a love for writing that she has held onto ever since. She’s the co-founder of Loom Journal which helps to inspire the parent-child connection. She also shares great book recommendations online and loves using social media and technology for good. In this episode you will learn: • A mindfulness definition for the everyday mom and creative • The benefit of journaling and putting pen to paper instead of only using technology • What any person can do to improve their writing skills • The importance of reading what you are writing out loud • Three places to look when you want to outsource your writing • The importance of not taking advantage of your friends’ skills and not letting them do the same to you • Tips on being a mindful entrepreneur • Tips to improve your content LINKS http://www.talkingwordy.com/about/ Find Kim on Instagram Loom Journals BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS • Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert • The War of Art: Winning the Inner Creative Battle by Steven Pressfield • Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries by Kory Stamper • Hello, My Name Is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names that Stick by Alexandra Watkins QUOTES One thing that I’ve learned is that ‘balance’ can become just another form of perfectionism, and we’re not seeking balance necessarily. We’re seeking to understand that things will be imbalanced and just trusting ourselves to put our effort and time into the things that are important to us at that time. Because what’s important will change. When you talk about feeling balanced, what you’re really feeling is acceptance of your life being out of balance. We have to become ok with letting some things go. We can do anything we want, but we can’t do everything. Mindfulness isn’t this new trend even though it’s a buzzword now. Mindfulness is in each of us already. It’s not like it’s some new thing you have to learn… it’s just refamiliarizing yourself with yourself. And with the things that help you slow down and feel like yourself and feel whole. It’s just bringing back awareness into what you do and what you think. When we are engaging with technology we are disconnecting from ourselves, intuition, and the people around us. So mindfulness teaches us to be fully present. Mindfulness can go a long way to living the life you want instead of letting life just happen to you. In order to improve your writing, you write. That’s all. It doesn’t even matter where you start or what you write. It’s not about being a good writer or not. It’s about expressing yourself. So, if you can be true to what those feelings are and expressing those, that’s all you need to be a writer. The grammar and all that stuff, that’s so secondary to being a good writer. It’s just being unafraid to express your true self and your true thoughts. Just be you. People can tell when you’re being you or when you’re being a brand in the boring salesy sense of the word. Don’t take advantage of your friends who have a skill set just because they love it and are succeeding in it. Be okay with imperfection and start before you are ready and before you think you have it all together. Starting is the hardest part. You just have to start where you are with what you have and give what you can. It doesn’t have to be everything.  

“If you’re going to be someone who is interested in intimacy, you have to be accepting of your body as it is.  If you’re going to be capable of doing that, you have to forge a kind of meaningful self acceptance and self compassion.”   Good body image = good sex.  Bad body image = bad sex.   It’s really that simple.   Because it’s never about our bodies.  It’s about how we are measuring our self-worth and the meaning we have placed on our bodies as an extension of our sense of self.  And that measurement affects all areas our lives, including our love lives.   Want to know more about why that is and how to change it?  Listen to my podcast interview with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife on how we can get in better tune with what really matters—our minds and our souls—and by extension, improve both our body image AND our intimacy. (If you like the episode, please subscribe and SHARE IT!  Thank you!) Show Notes: Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife's WEBSITE, upcoming Art of Desire Wasatch Retreat, and Jackson Hole Couples Retreat! Prior Interviews with Jennifer: Here, here, and here. Monica's two-day, 24-hour workshop REDISCOVER YOU, with guest teachers Kim Christenson and Rachel Nielson (use code "JULY" to save $50 during July, only!) Monica's next workshop in Walnut Creek, CA--get your tickets here and $15 each ticket when you buy two or more tickets with the code "TWOPLUS" Monica's Facebook and Instagram Contact Monica for podcast consulting and personal coaching More Podcasts from About Progress Song Credit: "Sweet Promise" and "Warm Lights" by Nicolai Heidlas

Kim Christenson with No Sidebar shares 7 ways to be a more present parent.

Today Danielle Craig sits down with longtime friend and writer, Kim Christenson. Kim is currently working on her first novel. She has a background in news radio, book blurb writing, PR and associate editing Utah Valley magaine. You can also find her on Talk Wordy to Me at talkingwordy.com. She writes about her favorite books, parenting and mindfulness.  Danielle asks Kim about leaving a career to pursue writing a novel. Plus, they talk about infertility, deciding on how many kids to have and how to be okay during the tough parts of relationships. Connect with Kim Christenson:  InstagramTalkingWordy.com Connect with Danielle Craig: FacebookInstagramTwitter DanielleCraig.com

How do you want your loved ones to remember you?  Your face illuminated by the light of a screen?   Of course not.  None of us do.     But we are ALL guilty of letting our devices distract us from what is most important.  If you've struggled from time to time with balancing your technology use, if you often feel sad, jealous, lonely, or apathetic, and if your devices are acting more as a task master than a tool, then it's time to refocus.   In today's podcast, two guests (Kim Christenson and Jamie Cook) and I share how to recognize when your technology use is out of control, and how to turn it back into a tool for good.     Show Notes: Kim Christenson's referenced blogpost and Instagram Jamie Cook's Instagram Meg Mile's Instagram and past About Progress Podcast interview Irresistible Podcast on Fresh Air Irresistible Book Simon Sinek's interview on Millennial and Internet Addiction Monica's Facebook and Instagram Contact Monica More Podcasts

Kim Christenson is one of the most talented women I know: she is a passionate writer, journalist, novelist, "namer," actress, voice-over artist, yoga instructor, social media queen, and mother to three young children.  She radiates such light and positivity! Kim carefully uses her time spent on the internet to build up others and encourage them to be brave, evident in her incredible interviews of women who are shooting for the stars in her Dream Big Series.    We talk about Kim's growing up years as one of many children in a blended family, and how she learned from a young age the great importance in finding passions to reach for that help you feel of value.  Kim is a dreamer and she seems to fearlessly go after one thing to the next; but it might surprise you some of the hard lessons she had to learn, including her regret over letting perfectionism and the trap of comparison stagnate her pursuits.      Kim also speaks about some failures she has faced, as well as some tough choices she had to make about when to let go of one dream in order to make room for another.  From her, we learn that there is wisdom in evaluating what you are capable of doing, but then daring to say no to many things so you can more fully say yes to the pursuits that are of the greatest value in your life.     Finally, Kim shares what it looks like to dream big, and it involves taking one little step at a time.  (This is for all you paralyzed dreamers out there!)   You can find Kim at her wonderful, real, I'm-with-you blog, Talk Wordy to Me, and her Instagram account of the same name, here.   Song credit: "Sweet Promise" by Nicolai Heidlas