Kristen Freeman: Yoga, Mental Health, and Community Building

Send us Fan MailIn 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.00:00Introduction to Kristen Freeman03:12Journey into Yoga and Mental Health Advocacy06:00The Impact of Lyme Disease on Mental Health08:45The Importance of Community and Checking In11:51Balancing Self-Care and Care for Others14:09Growing Up in Milwaukee and the Influence of Dance17:02Exploring Hot Yoga and Its Benefits19:50Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurial Life23:53Finding Balance and Community in Entrepreneurship26:46The Role of Reflection in Personal Growth27:44Reflecting on Personal Values30:32The Importance of Self-Reflection32:48Navigating Overthinking and Self-Criticism35:10Community Engagement and Growth39:35Involvement in Domestic Violence Advocacy44:50Building Inclusive Communities48:24Motive Behind Helping Others#KristenFreeman, #yoga, #mentalhealth, #lymedisease , #community, #self-care, #entrepreneurship, #Milwaukee, #hotyoga, #reflection, #self-reflection, #personalvalues, #communityengagement, #domesticviolenceadvocacy, #mindfulness, #mental, #yoga, #personalgrowth, #inclusivity, #resilience