Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice

kristen@pathwaystohealingcounseling.com

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The Mental Health Challenges of Working Motherhood: Postpartum, Mom Guilt & Childcare

July 01, 2026

In this episode, Kristen shares her conversation on Mental Health Monday with Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, Betsy Phillips, founder, and Courtney Hott, board member of St. Gianna's Families, about the challenges of balancing motherhood and work, navigating postpartum, and building the support every mom deserves.   You will learn: How to recognize the difference between mom guilt and shame, and why it matters for your mental health. Practical ways to cope with postpartum anxiety, intrusive...

How to Calm Your Nervous System and Build Emotional Resilience

June 24, 2026

In this episode, Kristen shares a previous conversation from Mental Health Monday with Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, where they discuss how understanding and regulating the nervous system can help reduce stress, improve relationships, and build emotional resilience. In this episode, you'll learn: How your nervous system influences your thoughts, emotions, and reactions to stress. The differences between fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and flop responses, and how to recognize them. Simple, sc...

Understanding Family Roles and How They Shape Your Life

June 10, 2026

In this episode, Kristen explores how the roles we adopt in our families can shape our relationships, self-worth, and emotional well-being, and shares how understanding these patterns can support healing and personal growth. You will learn: How family roles develop and influence your behavior. Why childhood patterns often carry into adult relationships. The hidden emotional impact of the roles we take on in our families. How family dynamics can shape your self-worth and identity. Ways to rec...