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Let's Sit With This
Let’s Sit With This is hosted by Kristen Callaway, a licensed therapist.
This is a place to talk about hard things in a light, understandable way—more like chatting around a campfire than sitting in a therapist’s office. The conversations here are calm, grounded, and human, with space to slow down and think things through.
We talk about getting through hard moments, healing old hurt, and growing into someone you’re proud of. Some episodes are quiet reflections, some are practical and skill-based, and others are conversations that invite curiosity and perspective. Nothing performative. Nothing overcomplicated.
Pull up a chair, get comfy, and let’s sit with this together.
You can find Kristen on social media
https://www.facebook.com/seekingpeacecounseling
https://www.instagram.com/seekingpeacecounseling
You can learn more about her therapy practice based in Oklahoma, writing, and offerings at www.seekingpeaceok.com
For topic suggestions or guest inquiries, email podcast@seekingpeaceok.com
Episodes
37 episodes
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 ...
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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...
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2:48
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...
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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...
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40:06
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.
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6:50
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...
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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...
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28:21
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...
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6:54
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...
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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 ...
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19:09
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 ...
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14:41
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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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10:50
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...
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7:41
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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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Monday Growth Moment: Why Growth Requires Rest
We often think growth means pushing harder, doing more, and never slowing down. But real progress comes from pacing ourselves—steady effort balanced with intentional rest. In this short reflection, Kristen shares how marathon training (and ther...
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5:00
Monday Growth Moment: Give Yourself a Test You Can't Fail
What would it look like to set goals that are impossible to fail? In this Monday Growth Moment, I share how I gave myself two “can’t fail” tests. Along the way, I talk about why small, winnable steps matter for building momentum and resha...
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5:22
Monday Growth Moment: Mountain Top Moments Aren't Always What You Think
Not every mountain top moment looks like a giant, flashy win. In this Monday Growth Moment, I’m talking about the importance of celebrating all kinds of achievements—big and small—and how context can completely change the way we measur...
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It Didn't Look Like Trauma Episode 3: The Hidden Childhood Roots of Adult Struggles
In our 3rd episode in the It Didn't Look Like Trauma series, we look at how childhood experiences—whether they were big, obvious traumas or quieter, harder-to-name attachment wounds—can shape the way you show up in adult life. We’ll ex...
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20:53
Monday Growth Moment: When Motivation Runs Out
Motivation is great—until it disappears.In this Monday Growth Moment, Kristen explores how building discipline helps us keep going even when we feel tired, stuck, or unmotivated. Whether you're trying something new, starting therapy, or ...
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Monday Growth Moment: When Perfectionism Gets in the Way of Listening to Yourself
In this Monday Growth Moment, Kristen shares a personal story about marathon training, burnout, and the mental spiral of all-or-nothing thinking. If you’ve ever felt like missing one step means you've failed completely, this one's for you. We t...
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