Kristina Kuzmic: Navigating Mental Health & Family Dynamics
Mindless to Mindful - A podcast by Melanie Whitney - Mondays
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Mental health doesn't affect one person, it impacts an entire family. The hardest part? It impacts everyone differently at different times. Kristina Kuzmic is an author, speaker, and social media personality known for her relatable and humorous take on parenting and life challenges. Her new book, "I Can Fix This: And Other Lies I Told Myself While Parenting My Struggling Child," offers deep insights into her personal and parenting journey. In this episode you’ll learn: The importance of mental health and personal well-being. Strategies for overcoming cultural conditioning and making positive changes. The power of accepting and navigating uncertainty. Insights into managing family dynamics and relationships. How to maintain and improve marital relationships through tough periods Timestamps: 02:00 - 10:00: Kristina's background and childhood in Croatia, leaving during the war. 10:00 - 20:00: Adjusting to a new culture and dealing with anxiety 20:00 - 30:00: Parenting, mental health stigma, family dynamics 30:00 - 40:00: Marriage challenges and rebuilding through communication 40:00 - 50:00: Resilience, authenticity, and connection in relationships 50:00 - End: Final thoughts and wrap-up Resources Mentioned: Book: "I Can Fix This: And Other Lies I Told Myself While Parenting My Struggling Child" by Kristina Kuzmic Website: Kristina Kuzmic's Website Social Media: Instagram Facebook Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more insightful episodes. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your friends.