Up Until Now with Kristen Hallinan Kristen Hallinan

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be more clingy—while others are distant and have a hard time opening up?
 
How well (or not well!) we regulate our emotions and our ability to connect with others both have a lot to do with the way our care-givers interacted with us when we were children—otherwise known as attachment!
 
In this episode of Up Until Now, Kristen has the pleasure of discussing attachment theory with the wonderful Lindy Green Johnson. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Lindy has seen firsthand the hard and heavy family issues in this world, making her passionate about helping families find healing and relational restoration.
 
Listen in to this fascinating episode to:
 
·       Understand secure vs. insecure attachment
·       Learn more about while attachment style you resonate with most
·       Discover the ways we can move closer to secure attachment—even as adults!
 
Want to learn more? Lindy offers two online courses on her website (LindyGreenJohnson.com):
 
ATTACHMENT: Understanding Mine & Shaping Theirs Course
HEALING TRAUMA: From Awareness To Freedom
 
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Find Kristen's book, Legacy Changer, here: https://www.kristenhallinan.com/book
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Have you ever struggled with feeling unseen and forgotten…or even a bit worthless?
 
This week on Up Until Now, Kristen Hallinan sits down with Paige Allen, executive pastor at Church on the Rock in Lubbock, Texas, and author of the book, He Knows Your Name, to discuss the questions and struggles women face in their lives as they seek to feel seen, valued, and understood.
 
Listen in to this thought-provoking episode to hear:
 
·      How the nameless women in the Bible still resonate deeply with women today
·      Why women struggle with questions of value, worth, and purpose
·      How we can kick aside the world’s standards and find our identity and worth in God
·      Why legacy is less about fame and recognition and more about pointing others to Jesus
 
As Paige shares her own journey of finding healing and purpose in ministry, you’ll leave this episode with your eyes and heart fixed upon and wanting more of Jesus.
 
Follow Kristen on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kristen.hallinan/
Find Kristen's book, Legacy Changer, here: https://www.kristenhallinan.com/book
Take Kristen's Cycle-Breaker Superpower Quiz: https://www.kristenhallinan.com/home/#quiz
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Find Paige's Book, He Knows Your Name: HERE
 
 

Have you been able to put words to a painful experience in the past?
 
In this episode of Up Until Now, Danielle Damrell, host of the Created Worthy Podcast, shares her incredible story of growing up in a chaotic and abusive household, and then eventually finding stability and redemption—because God. Kristen and Danielle discuss biblical grief, surrender, and the important role faith plays in breaking destructive generational cycles.
 
Listen in for insight into:
 
·      When trauma has marked our story, where to look for healing
·      How sharing our stories can bring healing and freedom
·      Why worthiness is not something we can earn or manufacture
·      How creativity fuels the healing process
 
Voicing your story matters—and this episode contains the encouragement you’ve been looking for!
 
Follow Kristen on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kristen.hallinan/
Find Kristen's book, Legacy Changer, here: https://www.kristenhallinan.com/book
Take Kristen's Cycle-Breaker Superpower Quiz: https://www.kristenhallinan.com/home/#quiz
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Find Danielle's Podcast, Created Worthy: HERE

You see someone else that’s crushing it in parenting, marriage, their career, etc.—and suddenly you doubt your own worthiness. We’ve all been there.
 
In this episode of Up Until Now, Kristen is talking with her friend Jenn Schultz, author of She’s Not Your Enemy. Together, they unpack what it means to find our identity in God (rather than other people) and how to let go of the pressure to always ‘be enough.’
 
Listen in to discover:
·      The difference between comparison and jealousy
·      The real enemy behind comparison
·      The importance of community and compassion
 
PLUS: Jenn shares practical ways to infuse relationships with peace and offers insight on how to help our children navigate comparison. Now, that's something we could all use!
 
Follow Kristen on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kristen.hallinan/
Find Kristen's book, Legacy Changer, here: https://www.kristenhallinan.com/book
Take Kristen's Cycle-Breaker Superpower Quiz: https://www.kristenhallinan.com/home/#quiz
Follow Jenn on Instagram: HERE
Find Jenn's book, She's Not Your Enemy: HERE

You know when everything feels a little out of control—your schedule, your reactions, your mind?!? Yeah, us too. 
This week on Up Until Now, my friend Rachel D. Baker—host of the podcast, ‘How’s All That Working For Ya?—is on the show and we’re talking about creating a little breathing room in our lives, for the sake of our health, our relationships, and our ministries. 
Listen to this episode to unpack:
 
·      What it means to face our ‘too-big’ reactions
·      Why self care sometimes looks like saying ‘No’
·      How our schedule can either keep us from God—or serve him
·      What we can do to avoid burnout
 
ALSO: If you’ve ever wondered what trauma therapy is like, this episode is a must listen!
 
 
Follow Kristen on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kristen.hallinan/
Find Kristen's book, Legacy Changer, here: https://www.kristenhallinan.com/book
Take Kristen's Cycle-Breaker Superpower Quiz: https://www.kristenhallinan.com/home/#quiz
Follow Rachel on Instagram: HERE
Listen to Rachel's Podcast, How's All That Working For Ya?: HERE

If you’ve caught yourself yearning for a different life—or wondering why God would allow this pain—you aren’t alone.
 
In this episode of Up Until Now, Kristen talks with Alexandra Kuykendall, host of Our Time to Rise, Co-Founder of The Open Door Sisterhood, and author of many books, including Loving My Actual Life.
 
In this thoughtful, wisdom-packed episode, you’ll hear:
 
·      How to embrace the actual life you’re living (instead of constantly yearning for a different one)
·      Why healing requires finding God in our pain
·      How to love others well through intentionality with our time
·      How to hold grief and celebration during life transitions
 
Through Kristen and Alex’s personal experiences and practical insights, you’ll leave this episode encouraged to live with intention and embrace the opportunities and challenges that come your way.
 
Follow Kristen on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kristen.hallinan/
Find Kristen's book, Legacy Changer, here: https://www.kristenhallinan.com/book
Take Kristen's Cycle-Breaker Superpower Quiz: https://www.kristenhallinan.com/home/#quiz
Follow Alex on Instagram: HERE
Check out Alex's book, Loving My Actual Life: HERE
Listen to Alex's Podcast, Our Time to Rise: HERE