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Kristina Kuzmic: Navigating Mental Health & Family Dynamics
@KristinaKuzmic 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
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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
Book: "I Can Fix This: And Other Lies I Told Myself While Parenting My Struggling Child" by Kristina Kuzmic
Website: www.kristinakuzmic.com
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  • @recokepney7542
    @recokepney7542 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I get the ego thing, but it feels like I'm being messed with and I retaliate.

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Share more, what do you mean you retaliate? What do you mean it feels like you’re being messed with?

    • @recokepney7542
      @recokepney7542 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @melaniewhitney like being picked on. Or bossed around, when I retaliate, I may get angry and become argumentative.

  • @pascalinegevaerts1247
    @pascalinegevaerts1247 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful interview and so true. I love your podcasts!! ❤

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much! I appreciate the support.

  • @MarilynRonquillo-iq6zj
    @MarilynRonquillo-iq6zj 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So beautiful and very true to the core. Thanks for sharing

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for taking the time to listen. Please share with anyone you’d think it would help!

  • @radhikaji1
    @radhikaji1 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    12:23

  • @pascalinegevaerts1247
    @pascalinegevaerts1247 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I do love your meditations. I love your voice, what you say and the music ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much! More to come!

  • @Aurelie-bu7yf
    @Aurelie-bu7yf 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I never hear anywhere that some parents actually do not want a deep connection, they want superficial pleasant chit chat here and there and that is plenty for them. I tried for decades to have a deeper relationship with my mother and she pretends she does but really she wants me to talk once a fortnight and tell her everything is fine so she doesn't have to worry. Why is this phenomenon never discussed and every parenting video assumes parents want a deep connection? I know so many parents like that....

  • @Saachi-tg6fs
    @Saachi-tg6fs หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's so well put!

  • @Saachi-tg6fs
    @Saachi-tg6fs หลายเดือนก่อน

    love this!

  • @praveenasingh1645
    @praveenasingh1645 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dr Shefali hi,do you in your book give knowledge of how to meditate. Also how to know when and what is the present moment. Thank you

  • @Nopaleeto
    @Nopaleeto หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow

  • @charleypepin1603
    @charleypepin1603 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great way to show reframing! Love your content

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks so much! I appreciate the support!

  • @klaudialupo9017
    @klaudialupo9017 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There is nothing new about this method. It has been taught by Christ. When he walked the earth and interacted with people he never forced anything and never guilt tripped anyone yet people wanted to be around him constantly.

  • @zoobydooby31
    @zoobydooby31 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank u for this

  • @zoobydooby31
    @zoobydooby31 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @zoobydooby31
    @zoobydooby31 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely thank you for this ❤

  • @phlegmconnoisseur2241
    @phlegmconnoisseur2241 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful video. I truly feel present

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Meditation walks are easy to incorporate in our daily! Continue to enjoy 😊

  • @user-mm3eq6xc9t
    @user-mm3eq6xc9t 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is the cure

  • @meaghancarter4904
    @meaghancarter4904 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's just beautiful ❤️🎉

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They all sent me follow up text the next day with where they put their flowers 🥹

  • @katieharissfreestyle
    @katieharissfreestyle 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No offence but you look like coraline in a good way❤😊

  • @joanafreitas4439
    @joanafreitas4439 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ideally, I would let the person go forever but in this case, she is my sister-in-law and I can't just erase her from my memory. How to deal with it?

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We let go of the expectations we held about the relationship and implement boundaries. Easier said than done but possible. Check out my free communication course if you need tips on how!

  • @Obihann
    @Obihann 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Although this advice sounds great, it's a lot harder in practice. I have a few built up at this point!🤭🤫

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We get better with practice 🤓

  • @rulesfortheenotforme613
    @rulesfortheenotforme613 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My daughter recently told me she needs me to step back.. not step out but step back.. she wants me to get a hobby to keep busy and stay off of her. She wants to show me she knows what to do instead of me telling her. And I admit I need to understand she grows daily and just bc this has failed before, such as letting her moderate her wine grades once she ends up with 30+ missing assignments in computers and had to spend 4 hours a night for a solid week catching up to pass the class.. I can’t hold that against her but it feels like need to keep an eye on this so this doesn’t happen again.. she was 8th grade then…

  • @saraWatson-co5rc
    @saraWatson-co5rc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!

  • @fromthebackseat4865
    @fromthebackseat4865 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    BAAH! I VANT TO DRINK YOUR ENERGY

  • @Swiftiesslay09slay
    @Swiftiesslay09slay 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Exactly my friend aka bitch is holding a grudge and I’ve apologized like idk what SEVEN times or 8 🤦‍♀️

  • @GodsChild321
    @GodsChild321 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank You , love this awareness, God Bless this Channel🙏🙏

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the kind words.

  • @Mrs.Graceqmri
    @Mrs.Graceqmri 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great interviewer. Dr shefali is great as usual

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She is such an awesome person to speak to, so much wisdom and presence.

  • @SharifaKhalil
    @SharifaKhalil 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would like to see the results 4,10, 20, after someone raise their kids like this. Research

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dig into some psychology databases and other academic journals - you'll find the communication patterns she discusses are supported by research. Is there a specific tactic you are curious about?

  • @tornwax
    @tornwax 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you. You bring so much with every video.

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the kind words! Hope you are well.

  • @user-mr4wj3bx2g
    @user-mr4wj3bx2g 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sooooo how do I manage the constant attack Or disappointment towards me ?

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If it's constant, sounds like the relationship itself may not be healthy.

  • @blessed3830
    @blessed3830 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @Dr.Shefali can this book help fix a completely ruined mother son relationship? I adopted my 8yrs right old last year and because of all the issues we have lost that little bit of relationship that we had built.

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would definitely look into the book, she lays out things in a very practical way. You may find many tools to help you rebuild the relationship, may just take some time.

    • @blessed3830
      @blessed3830 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@melaniewhitney thank you!

  • @GirishMiglani
    @GirishMiglani 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely. It took me long but eventually I did became that parent who I needed in my life.

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you for putting in the work to do that for the world

  • @Wandeezimo
    @Wandeezimo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glad this was recommended to me

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      glad you found this helpful :)

  • @Bebsg2369
    @Bebsg2369 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you makes sense...

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you found it helpful.

  • @sofiamatias7683
    @sofiamatias7683 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So true ❤

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      glad it resonated

  • @Madycrazy
    @Madycrazy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I do try but it doesn’t help much at all

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Doesn't help you? Or doesn't help others?

  • @monicatorres4686
    @monicatorres4686 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve said that!! Ppl should need a License to have kids lol😅

  • @monicatorres4686
    @monicatorres4686 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My three year old twins now tell me, “I don’t need you” after I put them On the potty.. and I was so proud of them!! ❤

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aw the probably felt so empowered to feel independent

  • @janycebrown4071
    @janycebrown4071 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Let yourself observe your feelings ❤ Don't run from your feelings ❣

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Such power if being able to observe

  • @stefflores
    @stefflores 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    REALLY needed to hear this! Thank you! 🙏

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad the video found you 🫶🏽

  • @Ironicallygian
    @Ironicallygian 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tysm needed this today

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re welcome, hope it gave you some reassurance or clarity.

  • @suhanisisodia5223
    @suhanisisodia5223 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for the lovely advice!

  • @teriw56
    @teriw56 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    To bad the folks that could really use this teaching will never show up here.

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I like to think that the people who are ready to do the work will stumble across the video 🫶🏽

    • @Time4change111
      @Time4change111 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Never say never 😏 with God anything is possible

  • @Kim-kw7fo
    @Kim-kw7fo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One million percent agree there needs to be some sort of certificate before having kids. My friend told me that at her practice, no one can adopt if theyeven vape. Yet anyone can breed willy nilly. I never was equipped to be a parent, neither was my mother. Unfortunately, requirements to be a parent will unlikely happen. I feel sad for the future sometimes.

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I feel you...I used to work in public health and youth in underserved communities. It was disheartening when the parents were not supportive of their kids. All we can do is make a difference in our own worlds, our own communities. Focus on those children and keep that mindset geared towards the kids you can help.

  • @emsmart1301
    @emsmart1301 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wise words..i wish id known this kind of thing sooner. Hadnt even heard of self love in 2009 when i met my last partner. This guy needed a lot of healing. Mental, physical, emotional. Yiu know a relationship isnt on the strongest foundation when you meet in the wueue for medication after being sectioned. Me because of bipolar. I just saw a guy with a big heart who had no idea how lovely he was. Long story short, stayed for 10 years as he had no one else in the world and i didnt wanna him to be alone. He's no longer with us anymore and im in an awesome relationship now with the one. One of the first things he tried to teach me is yr not as fragile as you think you are. Its true. I listen to yr morning meditations every morning. Sets the ball rolling really nicely. Take it easy xx

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing your story and the kind words. I'm sorry to hear all you went through. And glad to know you are doing well now. Glad you enjoy the morning meditation. Hope you are subscribed to my newsletter! Have more awesome things like that coming. Thank you again for the support.

  • @emsmart1301
    @emsmart1301 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awsome start to my day. Thank yoy. I suffer from bipolar diorder but my general setting is low anxiety. I need a kick start to my day as if i start with connection and warmth towards myself, this spills out towards the people i love who love me. For the last 2 weeks i was listening to yr other morning meditation and it has a v positive effect. Its lovely to hv a second one. However, in place of sending my amber light to humanity, i hold in my hands a pic of my loved ones over the years and send them with love while im feeling grateful and loving. Hope you hv a great day x

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Keep up with all the proactive things you are doing to orient your mind and energy. Sending you lots of love and light.

  • @my.cup.of.stars.journal
    @my.cup.of.stars.journal 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you🩷

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for taking time to ground yourself. Each time one of us done this it not only benefits ourselves, but the humans we encounter.

  • @my.cup.of.stars.journal
    @my.cup.of.stars.journal 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am saving this for tonight!!!🤗🩷

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope you sleep well!

  • @my.cup.of.stars.journal
    @my.cup.of.stars.journal 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was amazing, thank you so much🩷🤗🙏

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind comment. Any topic requests for the next meditation?

  • @jomoore147
    @jomoore147 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done

    • @melaniewhitney
      @melaniewhitney 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, hope you are doing well :)