How to Find Peace in a Chaotic World with Author of "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" series Kristine Carlson - Episode 263

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!Important links:Go here to learn more about Kristine Carlson's books, retreats, courses and more:  https://kristinecarlson.com/Join my Substack, where you'll get a glimpse of my upcoming book:https://sandykruse.substack.com/If you want to get in touch, email me [email protected] Carlson is a New York Times bestselling author, best known for her work with her late husband, Dr. Richard Carlson in the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff series—with over 25 million books sold worldwide. She is a renowned speaker, inspiring podcast host, retreat leader and blogger. Her mission is to help women transform from heartbreak and loss to live their best lives with joy, gratitude, renewed passion and purpose. With her resilient spirit, powerful presence and heart-centred teaching, she guides women through the challenges and transitions of middle life and awakens them to their truth and the expression of their highest selves.Kristine Carlson shares her journey from a devastating loss to discovering profound joy and contentment, offering practical wisdom for navigating life's challenges with grace and resilience.• Kristine's backstory with the "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" series co-created with her late husband Dr. Richard Carlson• The difference between happiness (ongoing contentment) versus joy (momentary peaks)• How tragedy can transform into purpose and personal growth• Practical tools to become "imperturbable" in a reactionary world• The "stop, drop and notice" technique for becoming responsive rather than reactive• Why beginning your day with intention sets the tone for everything that follows• Distressing research showing happiness has declined from 95.8% to 84.9% in Canada since 1984• The Ho'oponopono practice (I'm sorry, please forgive me, thank you, I love you) for releasing expectations• How journaling as if you're one year in the future can help align with what truly mattersShare this episode, follow Sandy on social media @SandyKNutrition, and subscribe to her Substack for more insights on balanced living.Support the showI'm Sandy Kruse, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, credentialed & long-standing host of Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen, and a solo, independent podcaster who has been doing this passion-over-profit for 6+ years. Mostly me now in 2026, chasing the truth about health and wellness. If this episode gave you something, the most powerful way to support shows like mine is free: hit subscribe and leave a quick review with a few kind words wherever you're listening. Those little reviews are how independent voices actually get found - they help this show reach the next person who needs to hear it. Thank you for being here. Oh, and please share this with a friend.Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyknutrition/Substack:  https://sandykruse.substack.com/Podcast Website:  https://sandykruse.ca