Life Episodes

COVID-19 ‘s Effect on An Increase on Domestic & Intimate Partner Violence with Kelley Rainey

April 12, 2020

COVID-19 ‘s Effect on An Increase on Domestic & Intimate Partner Violence with Kelley Rainey

In this episode, Cristin interviews Kelley Rainey, a Director of Domestic Violence Programs, about the effects COVID-19 is having on an increase in domestic violence.

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COVID-19 and Public Health Communication with Dr. Karen Hilyard

March 30, 2020

COVID-19 and Public Health Communication with Dr. Karen Hilyard

In this episode, Cristin interviews public health communication expert Dr. Karen Hilyard on COVID-19.

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COVID-19’s Exponential Growth with Amy Simpkins

March 22, 2020

COVID-19’s Exponential Growth with Amy Simpkins

In this episode, host Cristin Downs interviews MuGrid Analytics CEO Amy Simpkins on the exponential growth of COVID-19.

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The View From the Pillow Fort with Crystal Bennett Harris

May 20, 2019

The View From the Pillow Fort with Crystal Bennett Harris

In this episode, Cristin interviews Crystal Bennett Harris on the view from her pillow fort. We talk about a recent transition she’s gone through and how that has affected her view of her business, her role in it, and what she wants to do next.

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Preparing for the Unexpected with Lawyer Melinda Grimaldi

May 2, 2019

Preparing for the Unexpected with Lawyer Melinda Grimaldi

In this episode, Cristin interviews lawyer Melinda Grimaldi about estate planning and preparing for the future.

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How a Dog Can Change Your Life with Gila Kurtz of Dog is Good

April 22, 2019

How a Dog Can Change Your Life with Gila Kurtz of Dog is Good

In this episode, Cristin interviews Dog is Good's Gila Kurtz, 7-figure entrepreneur and best-selling author.

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the hurricane pod is a force of nature with Sophia Simon-Bashall

Jan. 2, 2019

the hurricane pod is a force of nature with Sophia Simon-Bashall

In this episode, Cristin interviews Sophia Simon-Bashall of the hurricane pod. She shares her story of living with mental illness and how her podcast creates a community for others living the same life.

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Meet the Boy Expert with Janet Allison

July 17, 2017

Meet the Boy Expert with Janet Allison

In this episode, Cristin interviews boy expert Janet Allison.

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Intimate Partner Violence with Kelley Rainey

July 3, 2017

Intimate Partner Violence with Kelley Rainey

In this episode, Cristin interviews domestic violence director Kelley Rainey about intimate partner violence.

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Get involved with Feygele Jacobs

March 1, 2017

Get involved with Feygele Jacobs

In this episode, Cristin interviews CEO Feygele Jacobs on her work in public health, getting a degree later in life, and getting involved with causes that are important to you.

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Outdoor Adventures for You and Your Child with Rebecca P. Cohen and Marni Penning Coleman

Dec. 22, 2016

Outdoor Adventures for You and Your Child with Rebecca P. Cohen and Marni Penning Coleman

This interview features Rebecca P. Cohen, author, and Marni Penning Coleman, illustrator as we talk about outdoor adventures.

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Energy and How You Can Increase Yours with Maddie Penko

Nov. 24, 2016

Energy and How You Can Increase Yours with Maddie Penko

In this episode, Cristin chats with Health Coach Maddie Penko about energy stealers and how you can increase your energy.

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Meditation with Boom Shikha

Sept. 22, 2016

Meditation with Boom Shikha

In this episode, Cristin interviews Boom Shikha of The Millionaire Hippie about one of her favorite topics – meditation.

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Faith in Times of Hardship with Rev. Lorraine Peterson

Sept. 15, 2016

Faith in Times of Hardship with Rev. Lorraine Peterson

In this episode, Cristin speaks with her college friend turned pastor who has been serving as a hospital chaplain about how one maintains faith in dark times.

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Living with a Chronic Illness with Julie Morgenlender

Sept. 15, 2016

Living with a Chronic Illness with Julie Morgenlender

In this podcast interview, Cristin speaks with Julie Morgenlender on breaking the stigma around chronic illness.

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