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Let's Sit With This
If you've ever wished someone would just talk about the hard stuff in a way that actually makes sense — this is that place.
Let's Sit With This is hosted by Kristen Callaway, LMFT, a licensed therapist in Edmond, OK. This podcast is for anyone who is getting through hard moments, healing old hurt, or growing into someone they're proud of.
Here we talk about the things that are hard to say out loud — anxiety, grief, trauma, relationships, self-worth, and the patterns that keep us stuck. It feels more like chatting around a campfire than sitting in a therapist's office. You'll leave with perspective, practical tools, and the reminder that you are not as alone in this as you might feel.
Pull up a chair, get comfy, and let's sit with this together.
Got a topic or question for the podcast? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/b6dJkGKCNzkVrruB6
Find Kristen at www.seekingpeaceok.com or on Instagram and Facebook @seekingpeacecounseling.
Episodes
43 episodes
Monday Growth Moment: The Myth of Starting Over
Monday Growth Moment is back for a special episode — and this one isn't just about running.Last year I trained for and ran two marathons. Then I got injured, burned out, and barely exercised for months. And when I thought about getting b...
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The Therapist's Bookshelf: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
This month on The Therapist's Bookshelf, I'm rereading Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb — and honestly, I loved it just as much the second time around. Cried in the same spots. Laughed out loud in the same spots. That's just go...
What They Don't Tell You About the Therapy Journey
I'm a therapist. I know how this is supposed to work. And I still had to learn every hard lesson myself — sitting in that chair as a client, just like everyone else does.This episode is personal. Inspired by this month's Therapist's Book...
The Therapist's Bookshelf: Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl
This month on The Therapist's Bookshelf, I'm reading Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl — and it's one of those books that's genuinely hard to summarize because the message hits differently depending on where you are in your own...
The Therapist's Bookshelf: How To Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis
Hey friends!For February on The Therapist’s Bookshelf, we read How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis — a compassionate, trauma-informed take on cleaning, organizing, and care tasks.On the surface, this boo...
When Life Just Stops: The Shame Side of Depression
There’s a side of depression that doesn’t get talked about enough.The side where life just… stops.Where showering feels impossible.Where the dishes pile up.Where you stop responding to texts.Where shame gets louder tha...
The Therapist’s Bookshelf: Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg
Hey strangers — I’ve missed you.This episode is a little different. It’s mid-February, life has been full (sickness, weather chaos, school closures, work), and I’m recording this with 18 minutes before my next client. So we’re embracing ...
Introducing The Therapist's Bookshelf
Have you ever wondered what books mental health professionals actually read to help them in their work with clients?Not the clinical or theoretical ones — but the books you could actually pick up, read, and find helpful.Well you'r...
New Year’s Resolutions That Actually Stick with Megan Secrest, LCSW
January has a way of turning change into pressure, noise, and unrealistic expectations. Today I’m joined by my friend and colleague Megan Secrest, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Gift of Grit Counseling. Megan b...
Grief That is Hard To Recognize: Guest on podcast Therapist's Take
On this special episode, Kristen was recently a guest on the podcast Therapist's Take, where they explored the complex and often invisible realm of ambiguous and non-traditional grief. They discussed the many ways this kind of grief shows up—th...
Monday Growth Moment: Post Marathon Check In
Listen to hear Kristen's update about her experience of running a marathon, and the lessons she learned.
Navigating the Holidays with Tricky People - Episode 3
You’ve named the tricky relationships. You’ve thought through your boundaries. But what happens when setting those boundaries doesn’t go the way you hoped? In this final episode of Navigating the Holidays with Tricky People, Kristen wa...
Navigating the Holidays with Tricky People - Episode 2
In this second episode of Navigating the Holidays with Tricky People, we’re talking all about boundaries—what they are, what they aren’t, and why they can feel so dang hard to set, especially around family. Kristen breaks down a...
Monday Growth Moment: Trust the Process
It’s race week, and Kristen is feeling both confident and nervous—and that feels exactly right. In this episode, she reflects on what it means to sit in the moment and trust 18 weeks of training. She shares her mix of excitement and nerves, her...
Monday Growth Moment: How To Mentally Pace Yourself Through Hard Things
Some challenges feel like marathons—long, exhausting, and full of moments where you just want to stop. In this week’s Monday Growth Moment, I’m talking about how to mentally pace yourself through the hard stuff, both on the road and in...
Navigating the Holidays with Tricky People - Episode 1
In this first episode of Navigating the Holidays with Tricky People, we’re starting with something foundational: getting clear on the relationships in your life.Therapist Kristen Callaway walks you through a simple but powerful ...
Monday Growth Moment: Dealing With Disappointment
Sometimes doing the hard thing means accepting that it didn’t go the way you planned. In this week’s Monday Growth Moment, I’m talking about disappointment — the kind that hits when you’ve worked so hard for something, only to have it ...
Monday Growth Moment: You Can’t Do It All (and That’s Okay)
This week’s Monday Growth Moment is a real-life reminder that none of us can do everything all the time. Between marathon training, parenting, work, and the simple act of being human, Kristen shares what it looks like when priorities h...
Monday Growth Moment: When Life Happens
Sometimes life just happens — even with the best intentions, the perfect plan, and all the motivation in the world. In this week’s Monday Growth Moment, Kristen talks about an unplanned two-week break, a grueling 14-mile run, prioritie...
Monday Growth Moment: Tag Along on the Run I Didn't Want to Do
This week’s Monday Growth Moment is a little different—I took you along with me for a long run I did not want to do. Between the heat, running out of water, and the mental games that come with 12 miles, this episode is a raw l...
It Didn’t Look Like Trauma Episode 5: Wrapping Up With a Letter From Me to You
In this final episode of the It Didn’t Look Like Trauma series, Kristen speaks directly to you—like a letter from her heart to yours. Together, we reflect on what healing really looks like, why some wounds leave lasting scars, and how ...
Monday Growth Moment: Do the Best with What You Have
After a week off from marathon training, Kristen reflects on showing up with what you’ve got—even when it’s less than you hoped for. From running to boundaries to managing anxiety, progress isn’t about perfect paces or flawless effort. It’s abo...
Monday Growth Moment: When Rest Is the Work
Sometimes life forces us to slow down—whether it’s illness, stress, or plain old exhaustion. In this Growth Moment, Kristen shares how marathon training (and getting sick mid-training) taught her the value of rest. Progress isn’t about hitting ...
Monday Growth Moment: What You See Becomes What You Believe
In this week’s Growth Moment, Kristen reflects on how what we consume—especially on social media—shapes what we believe is possible for ourselves. From running marathons to tackling personal goals, the stories we take in can either limit us or ...
It Didn't Look Like Trauma Episode 4: Inside the Healing Process
Healing from childhood pain isn’t quick or linear. It’s a slow, steady process of learning to trust, express emotions, and gently retrain your body and brain toward safety and connection. In this episode, Kristen shares what therapy really look...