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

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

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