What's Your Motive?
#WhatsYourMotivePodcast is a podcast driven by diversified perspectives and insight on variety of topics. Your host, Walter Cullin Jr. , speaks with different members of society to discuss motives, intentions and the "Why" behind what they do. Conversations include discussions on education, marriage, raising children, purpose, morals and lifestyle. #WhatsYourMotivePodcast aims to be a resource and community for all ages. New episodes every week.
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What's Your Motive?
Kristen Freeman: Yoga, Mental Health, and Community Building
In this episode of the What's Your Motive? Podcast, host Walt Cullin Jr. welcomes Kristen Freeman, a registered yoga instructor, community activist, and mental health advocate. Kristen shares her journey from corporate marketing to entrepreneurship, highlighting her passion for yoga and mental health advocacy, especially in the wake of her Lyme disease diagnosis. The conversation delves into the importance of community, self-care, and the impact of checking in on others. Kristen emphasizes the need for balance in caring for oneself while supporting others, and reflects on her upbringing in Milwaukee and her experiences in dance and yoga. The episode concludes with a discussion on the significance of reflection in personal growth and community building. In this conversation, the speaker reflects on the importance of personal values and self-reflection, discussing how they have recently rewritten their values and the significance of aligning daily actions with these values. The discussion transitions into the challenges of overthinking and self-criticism, emphasizing the need for grace and forgiveness towards oneself. The speaker shares their involvement in community engagement, particularly in advocating for victims of domestic violence, and highlights the importance of building inclusive communities. The conversation concludes with a heartfelt expression of the speaker's motive to help others and foster connections within the community.
00:00
Introduction to Kristen Freeman
03:12
Journey into Yoga and Mental Health Advocacy
06:00
The Impact of Lyme Disease on Mental Health
08:45
The Importance of Community and Checking In
11:51
Balancing Self-Care and Care for Others
14:09
Growing Up in Milwaukee and the Influence of Dance
17:02
Exploring Hot Yoga and Its Benefits
19:50
Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurial Life
23:53
Finding Balance and Community in Entrepreneurship
26:46
The Role of Reflection in Personal Growth
27:44
Reflecting on Personal Values
30:32
The Importance of Self-Reflection
32:48
Navigating Overthinking and Self-Criticism
35:10
Community Engagement and Growth
39:35
Involvement in Domestic Violence Advocacy
44:50
Building Inclusive Communities
48:24
Motive Behind Helping Others
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