You DO only live ONCE: Kris' Matrenaissance

Send us Fan MailWhen Kris Janik realized that "you only live once!" also meant, "you DO ONLY live ONCE," she realized that she wanted to make it really mean something special - something that she and her family could be proud of. In this third episode of our Matrenaissance series, I have a conversation with contemporary artist and mother of three, Kris Janik, to explore the beautiful, nonlinear journey of rediscovering yourself after years spent in roles that serve everyone but you.Kris opens up about her early career, her 15+ years as a stay-at-home mom, and the powerful transformation that led her to embrace her identity as a self-taught artist. At the heart of her Matrenaissance is not only creativity, but also healing — including her deeply personal journey with sobriety.Through painting, travel, motherhood, and recovery, Kris found a way back to herself — one brushstroke at a time. Her story is one of evolution, resilience, and the courage to reclaim joy on your own terms.This episode is part of our March Matrenaissance series, highlighting real women who have reimagined their identity, purpose, and power in midlife.Whether you’re craving creativity, navigating motherhood, exploring sobriety, or simply wondering what’s next, Kris’s story is a powerful reminder: your evolution is not only possible — it’s beautiful.Please help me with my Matrenaissance Identity Theory of Communication research by completing a completely anonymous survey at https://forms.gle/WunxbwZ7L1MmvWEF6This research has been approved by the UNCW Institutional Review Board. Check out Kris' art @krisjanikart on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/krisjanikart/)Keywords:Matrenaissance, midlife transformation, sobriety journey, identity shift, women over 40, self-discovery, creativity after motherhood, stay-at-home mom to artist, Kris Janik, Reframing Me podcast, coastal art, motherhood and recovery, personal growth in midlifeThank you for listening and being part of this community! Let's get social. Follow me on Facebook,  on Twitter @reframing_me, on Instagram @reframingme and on TikTok @reframingmeI hope you enjoyed the episode! Please leave a review, catch up on any missed episodes, and be sure to follow the show, so you don't miss new content!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.