Let's Sit With This
Let’s Sit With This is a podcast for anyone who feels overwhelmed, anxious, or alone with what they’re carrying. Hosted by trauma therapist Kristen Callaway, LMFT, you can expect grounding skills episodes meant to help you in the moment, relatable encouragement for doing the hard work of growth, and honest conversations about the harder parts of being human—grief, anxiety, burnout, trauma, and everything in between. If you’re holding a lot and don’t know where to put it, this space is here to help you slow down, breathe, and feel a little less alone.
If you have topic suggestions, or would like to be guest speaker, send an email to podcast@seekingpeaceok.com.
Kristen is a licensed therapist in Oklahoma and the founder of Seeking Peace Counseling. Learn more or read her blog at www.seekingpeaceok.com.
Episodes
24 episodes
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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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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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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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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5:36
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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5:01
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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It Didn’t Look Like Trauma Episode 2: Understanding Invisible Wounds and Attachment Pain
Not all trauma is loud. In episode 2 of the It Didn't Look Like Trauma series, Kristen unpacks the kinds of childhood experiences that don’t always look like trauma—but still leave deep marks. From emotional neglect to chronic mis...
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21:05
Monday Growth Moment: When Perfection Steals the Joy
In this first episode of Monday Growth Moment, I’m talking about how perfectionism got in the way of something that should’ve been joyful—my first marathon.I share what it looked like to measure my worth by pace, how I started u...
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4:20
Monday Growth Moment (Trailer): Why I’m Starting This
Welcome to Monday Growth Moment—a short weekly check-in about doing the hard things that help us grow.In this trailer episode, I’m sharing where this series comes from and why it matters. It’s inspired by my own marathon trainin...
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It Didn't Look Like Trauma Episode 1: Attachment, Safety, and Trauma
What if the way you relate to others—clingy, distant, or somewhere in between—started long before you had words to explain it? In the first episode of the It Didn't Look Like Trauma series, Kristen breaks down what attachment is, ...
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Try This: Coming Back from Freeze
Try this if you feel shut down, spaced out, or numb. This short practice is designed to gently help your body come back online after a freeze response. We’ll use small movements, breath, and orientation to bring you back into connection—at your...
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3:05
Try This: Calm Your Body with Color Breathing
Try this when you’re feeling tense, anxious, or disconnected from your body. In this short guided practice, we’ll use color breathing—a simple visualization technique—to help ease discomfort and bring in calm. You don’t have to picture it perfe...
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5:04
Try This: Ease Anxiety with Progressive Muscle Relaxation
If you’re feeling tense, anxious, or stuck in your head, this guided muscle relaxation can help you reconnect with your body and settle your nervous system. We’ll gently tense and release different muscle groups to invite a sense of calm and sa...
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3:44
Try This: 4-7-8 Breathing for Calming Your Nervous System
In this short guided practice, we’ll use the 4-7-8 breathing technique—a simple way to help slow your heart rate, calm anxious thoughts, and support your nervous system when things feel overwhelming. I’ll count each breath with you, so yo...
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2:53
Try This: The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected? This episode walks you through the 5-4-3-2-1 technique—a simple sensory grounding skill to help you come back to the present moment. You’ll use your sight, sound, touch, and other senses to gently ...
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3:26
Why Some Grounding Skills Might Not Work for You (And That’s Okay)
Before we dive into grounding and mindfulness tools, I want to talk about something important: not every regulation skill will feel safe for every nervous system—and that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. In this short episode, I share how tr...
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Why Am I Like This? Understanding Fight, Flight & Shutdown
Ever wondered why your body spirals into anxiety or just totally shuts down—seemingly out of nowhere? In this first episode, Kristen breaks down the nervous system’s three main survival states—fight, flight, and freeze—using a relatable, ...
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