Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 309-Exploring the Layers of the Adoptee Experience with Janet Sherlund
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
Release Date: 03/19/2025
Close the Chapter Podcast Ep 314 - Unlocking Creativity to Help You Get Unstuck with Jacob Nordby
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
In this episode, Kristen sits down with author Jacob Nordby to dive into the power of creativity as a path to healing and self-awareness. www.jacobnordby.com Support the Close the Chapter podcast by checking out Jacob Nordby’s powerful books using the Amazon affiliate links below. When you purchase through these links, a small portion goes toward supporting the show—at no extra cost to you: Books by Jacob Nordby: 1. The Creative Cure: How Finding and Freeing Your Inner Artist Can Heal Your Life 2. Blessed Are the Weird: A Manifesto for Creatives 3. The Divine Arsonist: A...
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Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 313 - Turning Down the Noise in A Chronically Noisy World with Sarah Boyd
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
In this episode, Kristen and guest Sarah Boyd, a child development expert and author, explore how our tech-saturated lives impact emotional well-being—and share actionable strategies to restore peace, presence, and meaningful connection within the family. www.sarahboyd.co www.ResilientLittleHearts.com When you purchase these books through these Amazon links, you’re helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you. 1. Turn Down the Noise: A Practical Guide to Building an Emotionally Healthy Family in a Chronically Overstimulated World: 2. The Boy Who...
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Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 312- A Guide to Lasting Love with Reta Faye Walker
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
In this episode, Kristen sits down with relationship expert and author Reta Fay Walker to explore what truly makes love last. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, shared purpose, and meaningful communication in building lasting connection. When you purchase these books through these Amazon links, you’re helping support the podcast at no extra cost. Reta Faye Walker's Book: 1. Guide to Lasting Love: A Therapist's 21-Day Program to a Fulfilling Relationship: Book Recommendations: 1. The Seven Storey Mountain: 2. Falling Upward,...
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Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 311-High Functioning Anxiety and Its Impact on Intimacy and Life with Allison Guilbault
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
In this episode, Kristen and her guest Allison Guilbault, a licensed therapist and coach, dive into the effects of high-functioning anxiety on intimacy, relationships, and overall well-being, while sharing practical strategies for managing anxiety and cultivating a more balanced, fulfilling life. When you purchase these books through these Amazon links, you help support the podcast at no extra cost to you. Allison Recommended Reads: 1. To Kill a Mockingbird: 2. Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with...
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Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 310- Turning Pain into Power and Finding the Strength to Heal with Malaysia Harrell
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
Join Kristen as she sits down with Malaysia Harrell, psychotherapist and spiritual transformation coach, to explore how pain, trauma, and even near-death experiences can be transformed into healing, hope, and purpose. When you purchase these books through these Amazon links, you’re helping support the podcast at no extra cost. Malaysia’s Book Recommendations: 1. The As If Principle: The Radically New Approach to Changing Your Life: 2. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment: Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to...
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Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 309-Exploring the Layers of the Adoptee Experience with Janet Sherlund
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
In this episode, Kristen sits down with Janet Sherlund, author of Abandoned at Birth, to share her journey of being adopted and the lifelong search for her biological family. They explore the complexities of adoption and how adoptees can heal through self-discovery and connection. When you purchase these books through these Amazon links, you help support the podcast at no extra cost to you. Janet Sherlund’s book: 1. Abandoned at Birth: Searching for the Arms that Once Held Me:...
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Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 308-Understanding Your Attachment Style and How to Feel More Secure with Dr.Judy Ho
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
In this episode, Kristen sits down with Dr. Judy Ho, a triple board-certified neuropsychologist, to discuss how attachment styles impact relationships, self-love, and well-being, and practical ways to move toward secure attachment. When you purchase these books through these Amazon links, you’re helping support the podcast at no extra cost. When you purchase these books through these Amazon links, you’re helping support the podcast at no extra cost. Dr. Judy Ho’s books: The New Rules of Attachment: How to Heal Your Relationships, Reparent Your Inner...
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Close the Chapter Episode 307- Navigating Life's Crossroads: Aging, Anxiety, and Finding Balance with Dr. Carrie Ditzel
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
In this episode, Kristen sits down with Dr. Carrie Ditzel, who specializes in geropsychology and the impact of medical conditions on mental health. They explore how major life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, health changes, and aging affect emotional well-being and share practical strategies for navigating these challenges with confidence. When you purchase this book through this Amazon links, you’re helping support the podcast at no extra cost. Dr. Carrie's Book recommendation: Why Moved My Cheese: Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to...
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Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 306-How to Break Free of Worry, Anxiety and OCD with Ben Eckstein, LCSW
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
In this episode, Kristen is joined by Ben Eckstein, a therapist specializing in OCD, anxiety, and related disorders, to explore the impact of worry and rumination. They discuss key insights from Ben's book, Worrying Is Optional, offering practical strategies for effectively managing anxiety. Check out these books using the Amazon affiliate links: Ben’s book: Worrying Is Optional: Break the Cycle of Anxiety and Rumination That Keeps You Stuck: Book that inspired Ben: The Happiness Trap (Second Edition): How to Stop Struggling and Start Living: When you purchase these books...
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Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 305-A Guide for Blended Families: Finances and Emotions with Donna Kendrick
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
In this episode, Kristen sits down with Donna Kendrick, a certified financial planner and founder of Sephton Financial, to discuss the challenges of blended families. They explore the financial, emotional, and logistical aspects of making it work. Check out Donna Kendrick’s' books through these Amazon affiliate links: A Guide to Widowhood Workbook: A Companion Book Filled With 14 Helpful Checklists And Questionnaires To Help You Navigate This Transition - A Guide for Blended Families: Merging Assets and Navigating Financial Challenges (Life Stages Financial Guides) - ...
info_outlineIn this episode, Kristen sits down with Janet Sherlund, author of Abandoned at Birth, to share her journey of being adopted and the lifelong search for her biological family. They explore the complexities of adoption and how adoptees can heal through self-discovery and connection.
When you purchase these books through these Amazon links, you help support the podcast at no extra cost to you.
Janet Sherlund’s book:
1. Abandoned at Birth: Searching for the Arms that Once Held Me: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637632754/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_79Z2D9N4XJM27SYX01GP?linkCode=ml1&tag=boice01-20
Janet Sherlund’s Recommended Reads:
1. The Primal Wound: https://amzn.to/3EVFfmd
2. Blue Nights: A Memoir: https://amzn.to/4hXZPkK
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