288. TNE TALKS: I Can Fix This (And Other Lies I Told Myself) with Kristina Kuzmic

The New Evangelicals Podcast - A podcast by Tim Whitaker

Summary Kristina Kuzmich sits down with Tim to share her journey from trauma and divorce to viral success and the struggles of parenting a child with mental health issues. She discusses her faith, the impact of her upbringing, and the challenges she faced in finding her purpose and identity. Takeaways Kristina's journey from trauma and divorce to viral success and the struggles of parenting a child with mental health issues. The impact of Kristina's faith and upbringing on her identity and the challenges she faced in finding her purpose. Resilience, vulnerability, and the pursuit of hope in the face of adversity. The importance of self-compassion and healing in the face of parenting a child with mental health struggles. The impact of family dynamics and the need for validation and support in navigating the challenges of mental health. The intersection of faith and mental health, addressing the stigma and the importance of self-discovery and healing. The significance of providing tools and coping skills to children struggling with mental health, and the role of self-compassion in parenting. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Viral Success 03:17 Discovering Comedy as a Coping Mechanism 05:48 Influence of Pentecostal Faith and Church Community 08:01 Questioning Faith and Beliefs 11:43 Impact of Faith Community on Personal Struggles 14:04 Finding Purpose Through Volunteering 16:17 Parenting and Mental Health Struggles 23:57 Navigating Parenting and Mental Health Challenges 26:28 The Intersection of Faith and Mental Health 32:02 Support and Validation in Family Dynamics 44:49 Self-Compassion and Healing in Parenting ______________ REGISTER TO VOTE If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here! Get Tickets to Beer Camp (PROMO: TNEHOBBIT) Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices