Be Who You Want to Be with Kristen Hewitt
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratings“Be Who You Want To Be” is a new series of conversations with Kristen Hewitt, an Emmy-Award winning South Florida Television Reporter, host, writer, and mom of two. Each episode features a fun and candid discussion with people who are living their best, and most authentic lives. The goal is to learn about their journey, share their message, and inspire others to be who they truly want to be.
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Ep 18: Shannon Watts
May 27, 2019 07:07 - 27 minutes - 13.9 MBThis week, Kristen welcomes Shannon Watts. Shannon has been the leader of the grassroots movement Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and she and Kristen discuss an epidemic in this country; gun violence. They talk about how & why Shannon started this group, how she handles the daily threats and negative posts from the NRA, and what she and her group actually stand for. Prior to starting Moms Demand, Shannon was a mom and PR guru, who was mortified at what happened at Sandy Hook, so...
Ep 17: Michelle Fortin
May 19, 2019 02:38 - 41 minutes - 33.4 MBReset your rhythm this week with Kristen and Michelle Fortin of “Leeann and Michelle”. She and Kristen discuss Michelle’s viral comedy duo, and how taking a full year off was the key to finding her passion. Every woman and mother can relate to their conversation of overcoming burnout, and how to stop doing all the things. You have to follow them everywhere possible! Website: leeannandmichelle.com Instagram: @leeannandmichelle Watch THE DIET https://www.facebook.com/leeannandmic...
Ep 16: Leon Logothetis
May 14, 2019 12:24 - 26 minutes - 15.2 MBThis week, Kristen talks kindness with Leon Logothetis, author of “Go Be Kind” and host of “The Kindness Diaries". A former stockbroker goes on a mission to both give and be willing to receive kindness. They talk about what you can learn when you go into the world with an empty wallet, but an open heart. * Catch up on “The Kindness Diaries” - Season 1 on Amazon Prime * Watch Season 2 of “The Kindness Diaries” on Netflix * Support the show, pick up “Go Be Kind” on Amazon Follow...
Ep 15: Danielle Craig
May 06, 2019 21:50 - 36 minutes - 20.7 MBThis week Kristen talks to Emmy-Award Winning news anchor and host of the “Happiness in Progress” Podcast Danielle Craig. Danielle tells the compelling story of her husband’s shocking illness, dealing her son’s potentially deadly allergy, living with anxiety and depression, and still finding a way to find the joy amidst life’s pain. She is hopeful, articulate and radiates her bright light in this candid interview. You will leave it feeling uplifted and knowing that you are WORTHY. Check...
Ep 14: Ben Meisner
April 30, 2019 05:14 - 47 minutes - 34.8 MB“I don’t live with mental illness - mental illness lives with me.” - Ben Meisner He penned an incredibly candid story in the Player’s Tribune about his deep depression, and now hockey player Ben Meisner opens up to Kristen about all things mental health. This week the pair discuss his diagnosis, breaking the stigma against medication, learning to love yourself, and overcoming self-doubt. This episode isn’t just for someone who lives with depression and anxiety, it’s an honest and vulnerab...
Ep 13: Kelsy McHenry of Start Loving You
April 23, 2019 03:15 - 28 minutes - 16.3 MBNext up this season is Kristen’s talk with “Start Loving You” conference founder Kelsy McHenry. They discuss being your family’s best advocate and why she started an annual conference to inspire moms to pursue their possibility. Get tickets to the conference May 3 & 4 in Atlanta, GA https://www.startlovingyou.com/buy-tickets * Follow BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook * Read more of Kristen Hewitt's writing at https://kristenhewitt.me/blog/ *The b...
Ep 12: How To Get Through the Hard Times
April 15, 2019 03:48 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIn the debut episode of season two, Kristen talks about surviving and thriving through life’s challenges. She talks through the past year of ups and downs that she’s personally experienced, and reveals the four lifelines that have helped her through three surgeries and the death of a loved one. No matter where you are in life, if you need a little help or positivity, start here. * Follow BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook * Read more of Kristen Hewitt's...
EP 11: Sonni Abatta - Living Life Outside The Studio
July 11, 2018 08:49 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBKristen chats with news veteran Sonni Abatta about all things motherhood. The two commiserate about the chaos of being a mom and working in live television, all the things they wish they would have known about motherhood, why Sonni walked away from the glamorous life of TV, and what’s she learned about herself since. She is real, raw, beautiful and has an exquisite way with words. All parents can and will relate to this show! www.sonniabatta.com
EP 10: Marc & Angel Chernoff - Authors of “Getting Back to Happy”
July 03, 2018 17:59 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBParents, authors, and full-time students of life Marc and Angel Chernoff join Kristen this week for a frank discussion of their journey that brought them to write a personal development blog and New York Times Best Selling book about how it takes practice to get happy, and inspiring you to take the next step. *Pick up the book “Getting Back to Happy” today! *Follow Marc & Angel online at their website MarcandAngel.com, Instagram, & Facebook Group * Read more of Kristen Hewitt's writing...
EP 9: Stacey Skrysak - Mother and Illinois News Anchor
June 26, 2018 16:22 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBFrom the archives: Host Kristen Hewitt chats with WICS Illinois news anchor Stacey Skrysak on her weekly FB Live show from 2017 called “THE YAP”. They discuss body positivity in the television world, infertility, NICU babies and the THREE HEART FOUNDATION. *Read the 2016 Today.com article that inspired the interview! *Follow Stacey on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram *Stacey on the Web: staceyskrysak.com *Read along on the “Perfectly Peyton” Blog *Find out how to help the Triple H...
EP 8: Kristy Dickerson - Author and Entrepreneur
June 17, 2018 07:12 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBThis week Kristen talk with Start Planner CEO, author of Start Balancing, and keynote speaker Kristy Dickerson. Kristy manages several businesses as well as being a mom who has dealt with severe medical issues, both her own and her husband’s. On this episode they chat about why everyone needs to START, tips to figuring out who you are, and shares her personal explant story and how she’s healed herself back to optimal health. By the time you’re done listening you will want to jump out of yo...
Ep 7: Meredith Masony of That’s Inappropriate, More Than Just Funny
June 05, 2018 07:06 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBOn this show Kristen chats with hilarious mom blogger, vlogger, and author Meredith Masony of the famous That’s Inappropriate. They not only have a lot of laughs, but also dive deep and talk about Meredith’s health scare, what she learned from her tumor, and gives great advice to anyone that might be feeling stuck in their life. There’s more to Meredith than mimosa’s and man-colds, and she also shares who and what inspires her on the hard days. Join the hot mess express and tag along during ...
EP 6: Six Things I Learned From Our Infertility Journey
May 29, 2018 21:24 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBSpecial Episode! This week Kristen shares her story of the seven-year battle she and her husband waged against infertility, and the life-lessons she’s learned along the way. She delves into past surgeries, her disease that caused infertility, their IVF obstacles, and the conception of their two miracle daughters. She also shares the "Six Be's" which have helped shaped the mother and woman she's become. Taken from Kristen’s address at the “Start Loving You Conference" in San Diego in May of...
EP 5: Jon Acuff - Bestelling Author of “Finish”, “Start”, and “Do Over”
May 22, 2018 16:45 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBKristen’s guest this week is New York Times #1 Bestselling Author, Jon Acuff. He's written six books to help you quit, do over and start something new as you finally finish your goals. Jon shatters the illusion of perfection and gives three tips to get motivated to finish what we've always wanted to do! No matter where you are in live or your career, you will gain something from this hilarious and poignant interview. * Check out Jon’s website: www.acuff.me * Follow Jon on Twitter: www.tw...
EP 4: Samantha Livingstone - Olympian, Mother of Four on How to Crush Your Inner Critic and more!
May 15, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBThis week Kristen interviews an Olympic Gold Medalist. Samantha Livingstone (Arsenault) won gold at just 18 years old in Sydney where she swam in the women’s 4x200 meter freestyle relay. But now Sam travels the country speaking and coaching high-performance athletes and coaches, is a women’s empowerment coach and the mom of four girls. On the show she shares the whole and not so pretty truth about winning gold, her struggles with perfectionism, and gives us steps we can all take to crush our...
EP 3: Diana Falzone - Journalist, Television Host, Mom-to-Be
May 08, 2018 15:07 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBThis week’s guest is popular national television journalist Diana Falzone. You may have seen her on FoxNews, heard her on the radio with Deepak Chopra, or read her Op-Ed column about struggling with the disease Endometriosis. We talk about her miraculous pregnancy, why she decided to speak out about Endo, and learning to find stillness in the chaos. * Follow Diana on Twitter * Read the controversially-received Op-Ed “Women should never suffer in silence” * Read her piece from Goodho...
Be Bites: Talking Trista Sutter’s TEDx Talk
May 01, 2018 07:30 - 4 minutes - 6.29 MB“Be Who You Want To Be” is a new series of conversations with Kristen Hewitt, a South Florida Television Reporter, host, writer, and mom of two. Each episode features a fun and candid discussion with people who are living their best, and most authentic lives. The goal is to learn about their journey, share their message, and inspire others to be who they truly want to be. * Watch Trista Sutter’s full TEDx talk * Follow Trista Sutter on Instagram * Pick up Trista's book Happily Ever Af...
EP 2: Andy Hobson, Mindfulness Teacher, Guided Meditation Publisher, Dad
May 01, 2018 02:00 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBIn this episode, Kristen talks with Meditation and Mindfulness teacher Andy Hobson. Based in the United Kingdom, Andy is a psychotherapist and meditation author, whose meditations are popular on apps like Simple Habits and Insight Timer. They talk about how to start a meditation practice, overcoming anxiety, surrendering to life, taking risks, and how to teach our kids to be mindful as well. Tune in and hear how meditation can help you, even If you’re convinced you can’t keep your mind still...
EP 1: Trista Sutter, Beyond The Bachelorette
April 23, 2018 08:02 - 33 minutes - 43.1 MBThis week's guest is Trista Sutter; the original Bachelorette on ABC. Trista and Kristen open up about motherhood, gratitude, doubting yourself before others can, self-worth, the secret to a happy marriage, and how Trista survives without coffee! * Trista's book Happily Ever After is available here! * Listen and watch Trista's TEDxVail talk The Value of You here. * Follow Trista Sutter on Instagram for more behind the scenes moments. * Read more of Kristen Hewitt's writing at Kris...