Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 350-Regulation, Safety, and Connection: Understanding the Nervous System with Deb Dana, LCSW
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
Release Date: 12/31/2025
Close the Chapter Episode 352 - Emotional Fusion vs. Differentiation: How Families Shape Us
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
In this episode, Kristen explores emotional fusion vs. differentiation and how family systems influence anxiety, people-pleasing, and emotional reactivity. She offers insight into becoming more grounded, secure, and true to yourself while staying emotionally connected in your relationships. Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on...
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Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 351-Choosing Your Word for the Year: A Mental and Emotional Anchor
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
In this episode, Kristen shares a powerful New Year reset that moves away from resolutions and toward choosing one meaningful word to ground your nervous system, support emotional healing, and help you come home to yourself as you step into 2026. Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool...
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Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 350-Regulation, Safety, and Connection: Understanding the Nervous System with Deb Dana, LCSW
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
In this episode, Kristen talks about the importance of self-reflection and nervous system regulation as we enter the new year, and shares her previous conversation with Deb Dana on how to support the nervous system in returning to a state of calm during stress, overwhelm, and emotional dysregulation. Check out Deb Danas' books through these Amazon Links: By using these links to purchase, you're supporting the podcast without any extra cost to you. We appreciate your help in bringing more valuable content your way! 1. Anchored - 2. The Nervous System Workbook - 3....
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Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 349 - Healing From Love Addiction: What It Is and How to Recover with Dr. Etel Leit
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
In this episode, Kristen is joined by Dr. Etel Leit, a human communication researcher and award-winning entrepreneur, to explore the roots of love addiction, how obsession and self-neglect appear in relationships, and how to reclaim a sense of self. When you purchase Dr. Etel Leit's book through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you: 1. UnAddicted to You: Loving Yourself Through the Darkness: 2. The Emotional Code: 3. You are My SignShine!: A Complete Guide to Using...
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Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 348-Why Closure Is a Myth (and What To Do Instead) with Dr. Pauline Boss
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
In this encore episode, Kristen explores the myth of closure with renowned researcher and author Dr. Pauline Boss, touching on ambiguous loss, why grief isn’t something to “get over,” and how to move forward without having all the answers. When you purchase Dr. Boss' book through this Amazon affiliate link, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you: Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Live with Unresolved Grief: Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the...
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Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 347-How to Grow Your Feeling Muscle and Why It Matters with Dr. Jenn Rapkin
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
In this episode, Kristen talks with naturopathic physician and author Dr. Jenn Rapkin about why feeling emotions instead of numbing or avoiding them is essential to healing and offers simple, body-based tools to help you move through hard feelings with greater clarity, connection, and resilience. When you purchase these books through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you: Dr. Jenn Rapkin's book: 1. The Feeling Muscle: How Felt Emotion Can Help You Sit with and Outlast Hard Feelings: Book Recommendations: 2....
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Close the Chapter Episode 346 - Navigating the Holidays and Honoring Military Mental Health
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
In this episode, Kristen shares a powerful Mental Health Monday conversation with Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen and Marine veteran Chuck Haberman, who opens up about his mental health journey as a veteran. They offer practical tools, hope, and encouragement for veterans, first responders, and anyone walking through pain during this time of year. Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is...
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Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 345-What 104 Dates Taught Her About Finding True Love with Heidi Friedman
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
In this episode, Kristen sits down with attorney and author Heidi Friedman to explore her decade-long journey of healing, starting over, and finding hope after divorce. When you purchase these books through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you: Heidi Friedman’s book: Love Lessons: 104 Dates and the Stories That Led Me to True Love: Heidi’s Book Recommendations: Year of Yes: 10th Anniversary Edition: The Secret (The Secret Library): Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to...
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Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 344-How to Nourish, Create Resilience and Safety with Nutrition with Meg Bowman
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
In this episode, Kristen welcomes Meg Bowman, a licensed nutritionist and author, to explore the deep and often-overlooked connection between nutrition, trauma recovery, and nervous system regulation. When you purchase these books through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you: Meg Bowman's Book: 1. This Is Your Body on Trauma: How to Nourish Safety, Resilience, and Connection with Polyvagal-Informed Nutrition: Meg Bowman's Book Recommendations: 1. Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using...
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Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 343-Breaking up with Relationship and Motherhood Myths with Vanessa Benett, LMFT
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice
In this episode, Kristen Boice welcomes licensed depth psychotherapist and author Vanessa Bennett to dive deep into the myths surrounding motherhood, sex, and relationships, and to explore how shame and codependency keep us from living authentically. When you purchase these books through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you: Leah Marone's book: Vanessa Benett's Books: The Motherhood Myth: A Depth Therapist’s Guide to Redefine Parenting, Reimagine Intimacy, and Reclaim the Self It's Not Me, It's You: Break the Blame Cycle....
info_outlineIn this episode, Kristen talks about the importance of self-reflection and nervous system regulation as we enter the new year, and shares her previous conversation with Deb Dana on how to support the nervous system in returning to a state of calm during stress, overwhelm, and emotional dysregulation.
Check out Deb Danas' books through these Amazon Links:
By using these links to purchase, you're supporting the podcast without any extra cost to you. We appreciate your help in bringing more valuable content your way!
1. Anchored - https://amzn.to/40RwX7u
2. The Nervous System Workbook - https://amzn.to/3EaRATp
3. Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection - https://amzn.to/42yrG5T
4. Polyvagal Card Deck: 58 Practices for Calm and Change - https://amzn.to/4aylqNJ
5. Polyvagal Practices: Anchoring the Self in Safety - https://amzn.to/3CAkOdG
6. Polyvagal Prompts: Finding Connection and Joy through Guided Explorations - https://amzn.to/4hwhpvq
7. Glimmers Journal: Reflect on the Small Moments That Bring You Joy, Safety, and Connection - https://amzn.to/3PYfPqc
Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you.
This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For my full Disclaimer, please go to www.kristendboice.com.
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