Bloom Where You Are Planted Podcast with Christine Krahling

BONUS Episode! With Anna Goldfarb, author of Modern Friendship EP: 40

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Christine talks to friendship expert Anna Goldfarb, author of Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections. They discuss what it means to feel like you have 100 friends yet no friends; why modern friendships are so hard to maintain in today's busy world, and how to take the pressure off your friendships so that they can be more sustainable (and more enjoyable!)

Christine can be reached at Christine.Krahling@gmail.com; https://christinekrahling.com.

Anna can be found at: https://annagoldfarb.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annagoldfarb

Substack: https://annagoldfarb.substack.com

Summer Book Picks with Author Lori Miller Kase EP: 39

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Christine talks to Lori Miller Kase, author of the Young Adult novel, The Accident. They discuss Lori's writing journey and the inspiration for writing her novel; why it's important to be part of a writing community and why writers should not take rejection personally. They also share their summer reading picks!

Christine can be reached at Christine.Krahling@gmail.com; https://christinekrahling.com.

View the trailer for Lori's book, The Accident, here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR0vBC4GTvg

Lori can be found at: www.lorimillerkase.com

Instagram: @lorimillerkasewrites

LinkedIn: Lori Miller Kase

Check out the class she'll be teaching on writing YA fiction here: https://westportwriters.org/event/how-to-write-ya-fiction/

Finding Your Light Within EP: 38

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Christine talks to Elizabeth Powell, owner of Bee the Light Wellness. In this episode, they talk about what happens when women find themselves in misaligned communities;; "mean girl" culture; Akashic Records, and the ideas of being "too much" or "not enough."

Christine can be reached at Christine.Krahling@gmail.com; https://christinekrahling.com.

Elizabeth can be found at:

https://www.beethelightwellness.com/lightworkersisterhood
Instagram: @beethelightwellness; @spiritualsovereignsister
Facebook: Bee the Light Wellness
Podcast: https://thespiritualsovereignsister.podbean.com

All the (Midlife) Things EP: 37

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Christine talks to Dr. Kimberly Bonds Grocher—a licensed clinical social worker, executive coach, and yoga instructor—about people-pleasing, the myth of having it all, and more.

Christine can be reached at Christine.Krahling@gmail.com; https://christinekrahling.com.

Dr. Grocher can be reached at: www.kimberlybondsgrocher.com

Instagram: @drkimbgrocher

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-grocher

Caring for the Caregiver EP: 36

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Christine talks to Kathy Koenig, MS, N.C.C., an educator and consultant who helps caregivers feel seen and supported.

Kathy's work focuses on the often invisible role that caregivers hold, and the grief that can run alongside it.

Christine can be reached at Christine.Krahling@gmail.com; https://christinekrahling.com. Sign up for Christine's FREE Substack, "The Reading Life" here: https://substack.com/@christinekrahling

Kathy can be reached at kathy@caregiverconnection.net., https://kathykoenig.com

How Caregiving Rewired My Sense of Self (Emily Listfield)

Caregiving.com

Daughterhood Podcast

Waiting Room Revolution

What's Your Grief

New Season Coming Soon!

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

New Season Coming Soon!

I'm back! Join me for the new season of Bloom Where You Are Planted!

Bloom Summer Book Picks EP: 35

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Christine returns with her annual "Bloom Summer Book Picks" episode, offering book recommendations and sharing what she'll be reading this summer.

Books mentioned in this episode:

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
And the People Stayed Home by Kitty O'Meara
Writers and Lovers by Lily King
How to Live at the Beach by Sandy Gingras
You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
Happy is the New Healthy by Joan Neehall, PhD
What I Know for Sure by Oprah Winfrey
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

Creating Your Compass Point EP: 34

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

If you had plans and goals that got sidetracked by the circus that was 2020 (and who among us didn't?) this is the episode for you. Christine talks to Dana Hilmer and Wendy Perrotti--life coaches and founders of Camp Reinvention--who talk about about how to create your "compass point" and why it's so important to know where you're starting from before you begin moving in a new direction.

To learn more about Camp Reinvention and the special offer that Dana and Wendy have for Bloom Where You Are Planted listeners, visit https://programs.campreinvention.com/offers/oYq8VHwX.
To connect with Dana Hilmer and Wendy Perrotti, visit https://www.campreinvention.com/

Books mentioned in this podcast:
Budda's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love & Wisdom by Dr. Rick Hanson
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

Stop the Social Media Comparison Game with Nichole Cavallaro EP: 33

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

If one of your New Year's resolutions is to "keep your eyes on your own paper," and stop worrying about what everyone else is doing on social media, then this episode is for you. Christine talks with Nichole Cavallaro, LMHC, about why we compare our lives to everyone else's online "highlight reels" and what we can do to stay in our own lanes and know that we are enough just as we are.

For further information about Nichole Cavallaro, visit https://mhwellnesstherapy.com/about-me

Relationships in Tough Times, with Pripo Teplitsky EP: 32

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Has it been a struggle to show up as your best self with your significant other during these challenging times? Look no further, as Christine talks to Pripo Teplitsky, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who specializes in relationship issues. Listen as they discuss empathy, compassion, and how to "do conflict well."

For more information about Pripo Teplitsky, visit: www. pripo.com. Pripo's podcast, "Relationships, Let's Talk About It," can be found on all podcast platforms.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Seven Principles for Making a Marriage Work (John Gottman, Ph.D.)
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It (Patricia Love and Steven Stosny)

The Thank-You Project with Nancy Davis Kho EP: 31

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Christine talks to Nancy Davis Kho, author of The Thank-You Project, about how a small act of gratitude can help us show up to be the best versions of ourselves, even in these challenging times.

For more information about Nancy Davis Kho, visit:
MidlifeMixtape.com, Midlife Mixtape Podcast,
www.DavisKho.com

Connected and Engaged with Dr. Lori Whatley EP: 30

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

For more information on Dr. Lori Whatley, or her book, Connected and Engaged: How to Manage Digital Distractions and Reconnect with the World Around You, visit www.drloriwhatley.com. Find her on social drloriwhatley (Instagram) or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/drloriwhatley.

Bloom Summer Book Picks EP: 29

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000

To read Christine's award-winning article, Seven Tips for a Successful Book Club, visit https://christinekrahling.com/portfolio

Contact Christine:
bloompodcaster@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christine.krahling
Instagram: @bloompodcaster
Twitter: @bloompodcaster
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinekrahling/

Books mentioned in this episode:

An Anonymous Girl (Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen)

The Wartime Sisters (Lynda Cohen Loigman)
The Two-Family House (Lynda Cohen Loigman)

The Wisdom of Sundays (Oprah Winfrey)

The Path Made Clear (Oprah Winfrey)

Little Fires Everywhere (Celeste Ng)

Big Summer (Jennifer Weiner)

You Are Not Alone (Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen)
The Sweeney Sisters (Lian Dolan)

Namaste at Home EP: 28

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0000

For more about Alysha visit www.alyshapfeiffer.com

For more about Quepasana visit: www.quepasana.com

For more about The Valley OM Yoga and Bodywork visit: www.thevalleyom.com

"Classy, Sassy, and a Bit Bad-Assy"-- A Conversation with Joan Lunden Ep 27

Wed, 13 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Christine celebrates the one-year anniversary of Bloom Where You Are Planted with special guest Joan Lunden!

For more information about Joan Lunden visit: www.joanlunden.com

Check her out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @JoanLunden

Join Joan's Facebook Lives every weekday at 1pm EST www.facebook.com/joanlunden

Let's Talk About Miscarriage Ep: 26

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Christine welcomes Jennifer Driscoll back to Bloom Where You Are Planted. In Episode 23, Jennifer talked about the premature births of her children, Lily and Aidan, which resulted in her and her husband, Justin, establishing Lily's Hope Foundation (Allentown, Pa.)

In today's episode, Jennifer talks about the miscarriage she experienced in-between the births of her children. She discusses the emotions that surround having a miscarriage, why she thinks it's so difficult for women to talk about this very personal experience, and what family members and friends can do to help if a woman they love has suffered a miscarriage.

For more information about miscarriage visit:

https://www.mend.org/

https://www.marchofdimes.org/complications/miscarriage.aspx

https://colettelouise.com/

For more information about Lily's Hope Foundation visit: www.lilyshopefoundation.org

(This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 crisis.)

Women's Financial Wellness with Katie Brown, CFP, CHFC Ep 25

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000

For more information about Katie Brown and Morton Brown Family Wealth, check out https://www.mortonbrownfw.com.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mortonbrownfw

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/morton-brown-family-wealth

(This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 crisis.)

All Things Possible and Nothing Safe EP: 24

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Christine shares a personal story for this bonus episode recorded during the COVID19 crisis.

For more episodes of Bloom Where You Are Planted, visit https://christinekrahling.com.

Email Christine at bloompodcaster@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/Bloom-Where-You-Are-Planted

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinekrahling/

https://www.instagram.com/bloompodcaster/

A Labor of Love Ep: 23

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Meet Jennifer Driscoll. Jennifer is a full-time working mom of two young children who just happens to run a nonprofit organization as well. Jennifer's babies were both born prematurely, which made for some not-so-smooth sailing for a while.

Even so, shortly after the birth of her second child, Jennifer decided to channel her knowledge, experience and a deep desire to help others, into establishing Lily's Hope Foundation, based in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania.

Listen to our conversation and find out why Lily's Hope Foundation is truly a labor of love for Jennifer and her family.

For more information about Lily's Hope Foundation, visit http://www.lilyshopefoundation.org

Looking Fear in the Face Ep: 22

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Christine talks to Matthew S. Newman in an episode you surely won't forget. Matthew, author of "Starting at the Finish Line: My Cancer Partner, Perspective, and Preparation," talks about what it was like to be diagnosed with brain cancer at 39 years old. You will no doubt be inspired after listening to this conversation.

To learn more about brain cancer and the fight for a cure, visit:

https://www.headforthecure.org/content/home

https://braintumor.org/

To learn more about Matthew S. Newman, visit:

www.matthewsnewman.com

A Mother's Journey Ep: 21

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Christine welcomes Mary Wuerdeman back to the podcast. In Episode 17,
Mary talked about grief, and losing both of her parents and 24-year-old son, Brian, in the same year.

Today Mary joins us to talk more about Brian and his struggles with opioid addiction. Listen to one mother's journey down this unpredictable and complicated path.

Listen to Mary's podcast: Grief Relief, It Takes Time (GRITT), on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play and Web Player. Find her on social @ Mary King Wuerdeman.

Things Aren't Always What They Seem EP: 20

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Christine talks to Cindy Kennedy, a nurse practitioner living with Lyme disease. Cindy, who worked in women's health for more than 20 years, discusses how, as a knowledgeable healthcare practitioner, she struggled for years trying to figure out what was making her feel so awful. Listen as Cindy discusses her journey to diagnosis, as well as what others can do to support those living with Lyme disease.

For more information about Lyme disease, visit: www.lymedisease.org
For more information about the Pursue Wellness Center, visit www.pursuewellness.us
For more information about Cindy Kennedy, visit www.livingwithlyme.us

Find Cindy's podcast, "Living with Lyme" on all podcast platforms!

Seasonal Affective Disorder with Leslie Hereba, MS, LMHC EP: 19

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Does the winter make you want to pull the covers over your head and not come out until spring? You're not alone. According to psychologytoday.com, Seasonal Affective Disorder is estimated to affect 10 million Americans. That's a staggering statistic. But the good news is, there are ways to treat it. Christine talks to Leslie Hereba, MS, LMHC, of Hereba Mental Health Counseling, who shares her own experience with Seasonal Affective Disorder and also offers suggestions from a clinical perspective.

For more information about Seasonal Affective Disorder, visit:

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/seasonal-affective-disorder/index.shtml

For more information about Leslie Hereba, visit:

https://www.herebamentalhealthcounseling.com/

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255

Talking Reinvention with Lesley Jane Seymour! Ep:18

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000

It's a new year and Christine is talking to the QUEEN of reinvention—Lesley Jane Seymour! Fans of MORE Magazine will recognize Lesley's name, as she was the former editor-in-chief of the publication that gave a much-needed voice to women over forty.

Listen as Christine talks to Lesley about why she created Covey Club, how to reinvent yourself, and why it's so important to connect in today's busy world. (Oh, yeah, and the power of a good bullet journal!)

For more information about Lesley Jane Seymour and Covey Club visit www.coveyclub.com

Grief Doesn't Take a Holiday Ep: 17

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000

It's likely that you know someone who is grieving during this holiday season. But how do you know the "right" things to say and do when someone close to you has experienced a loss?

Listen as Christine talks to writer and podcast host Mary Wuerdeman, who shares her grief journey and offers tips as well as hope for those grieving through the season, and every day.

Listen to Mary's podcast: Grief Relief, It Takes Time (GRITT), on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play and Web Player. Find her on social @ Mary King Wuerdeman.

"Not Just Another "Real Housewife" EP: 16

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000

When you hear "ex-NFL wife," your mind may go all reality-show on you, right? Well, not so fast...not only is Angela Marshall—also known as "Author Stone"--the ex-wife of an NFL player, but she's an entrepreneur, an author, and a motivational speaker. Clearly a successful woman in her own right, Angela gets candid with Christine about what it's like to grow up as a light-skinned African-American girl, live the NFL-wife lifestyle, and finally come into her in own.

For more information about Angela Marshall, visit:

https://www.inotherwordsbystone.com

https://www.facebook.com/wisewordswoman

https://www.instagram.com/inotherwordsbystone

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-marshall-402004124/

How to be a Better Person at the Holidays with Kate Hanley Ep: 15

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Ever wonder how you're going to make it through the holiday season in one piece? Between the shopping and the social obligations, the kids' concerts and the (political) dinner table discussions, it's enough to make you want to pull the covers over your head until New Year's.

Christine feels your pain! Today she talks to Kate Hanley, author of How to Be a Better Person, who shares tips for keeping your cool—and doing some good--during the busiest season of the year—all with your sanity intact.

For more information about Kate Hanley, visit https://katehanley.com

So You Want to Host a Podcast? Ep:14

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Ever wondered what it takes to be a podcast host? Maybe you've got a great idea but can't wrap your brain around all the tech-y stuff—microphones, headphones and editing, oh my! Have no fear, dear listeners, as today Christine talks to Phyllis Nichols of Sound Advice Sales and Marketing who discusses why podcasts seem to be so popular today, what you need to know to be a podcast host and if there's any money to be made in this industry.

To learn more about services offered by Sound Advice Sales and Marketing, visit www.soundadvicesales.com.

The Sky's the Limit Ep:13

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000

When you hear the expression, "The sky's the limit," it can mean many things. For occupational therapist and mom Lynn Amell, it means leaving no stone unturned when it comes to advocating for her 15-year-old son, Matthew, who has autism.

Whether you, too, are raising a child on the autism spectrum—or know someone who is—you will surely be inspired by this episode.

To learn more about those living with autism, visit:

www.autismone.org

www.nationalautismassociation.org

Discussing Teens and Anxiety with Maggie McCurdy, MS, LMHC EP: 12

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000

In honor of World Mental Health Day tomorrow, Christine talks to Maggie McCurdy, MS, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor, about teens and anxiety.

In these challenging, social-media-driven times, the term "anxiety" seems to have become a catch-all for the daily stressors that ail us. Teens process things differently than adults, though, and have their own set of challenges when it comes to stressors and life changes.

Christine and Maggie discuss how teens' struggles are different from adults, what role social media plays in teens and anxiety, and what the adults in their lives can do to help.

For more information on anxiety and depression visit:

Anxiety and Depression Association of America
www.adaa.org

For more information about Hereba Mental Health Counseling and the services they offer, visit www.herebamentalhealthcounseling.com

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. This number operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

One Lucky Woman Ep: 11

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000

You know that expression, "Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans?" Well, today's guest knows that expression all too well.

Dee Carpenter and her husband, Paul, planned an idyllic trip to Italy back in the fall of 2011. What they experienced was anything but. Christine talks to Dee, a retired McDonald's executive, about the injuries she sustained while on this trip, the challenges she faced upon her return home, and how she came out strong on the other side.

For further information about some of the charities that Dee supports, visit:

Alex's Lemonade Stand

Mainline Animal Rescue

"September is the New January" with Coach Jen Liddy Ep: 10

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Did you enjoy the summer but are having a hard time getting "back on track?" Maybe you fell off the workout wagon, didn't clean out the kids' toy room like you wanted, or simply spent too much time lounging by the pool with your summer reading list. (Is there such a thing??)

If this sounds like your summer, then this episode is for you! Christine talks to business development coach Jen Liddy about getting back on track after a summer of fun in the sun. Find out why "September is the New January" and learn some tips to get organized again!

For more information about Jen Liddy visit: www.jenliddy.com

Surviving the "Empty Nest" with Melissa T. Shultz Ep: 9

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:06:00 +0000

It's August, and for many women, this means prepping children for college, and perhaps becoming an "empty-nester." But how do we make the transition from years of making lunches and being needed to a much quieter existence?

To help navigate this uncharted territory, Christine talks to Melissa T. Shultz, author of "From Mom to Me Again: How I Survived My First Empty-Nest Year and Reinvented the Rest of My Life." Listen in as Melissa shares tips on how to reinvent, take stock and enjoy this bittersweet time of life.

For further information about Melissa T. Shultz, visit:

https://www.amazon.com/Mom-Me-Again-Empty-Nest-Reinvented/dp/1492618438

https://parade.com/511579/parade/3-inspiring-reads/

A Life Without Limits EP: 8

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Christine talks to Bryony Grealish, a chef born with a rare genetic condition who is defying all the odds.

For more about Bryony, visit www.thefingerlesskitchen.com

Bloom Book Club EP: 7

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Get your beach bag ready! Bloom is talking books today! Christine shares some summer reading picks and gives listeners a personal update.

A Daring Adventure…or Nothing at All EP: 6

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Christine talks to Jim Martin, a retired marketing consultant, single father and all-around inspiration. Jim's path to single fatherhood wasn't your typical one. Listen in to see how Jim was able to "bloom" despite some pretty traumatic circumstances.

For more information about Ronald McDonald House Charities visit:
https://www.rmhc.org/

Gluten Free Before Gluten Free Was Cool EP: 5

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Christine goes "back in time" and shares the story of her daughter's diagnosis with celiac disease long before the diet was commonplace.

Check out Christine's blog, CeliacSavvy, at https://christinekrahling.com/celiacsavvy

Stronger than Before EP: 4

Wed, 29 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Christine talks to Kristin Biondi, a mom of two, about her struggles with postpartum depression.

Crouse Hospital's "You Are Not Alone" Family Support Group:

www.crouse.org/services/maternity/familysupport

CNY Medical Center (Clinic for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders)
739 Crouse Avenue, Suite 340, Syracuse, New York 13210
315-428-1820

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-888-273-8255

Trust the Journey EP: 3

Wed, 15 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Christine talks to Marie Thornton on International Women's Day. Marie is a cancer exercise specialist, a graphic designer, and a breast cancer survivor. Tune in for this inspirational conversation.

For more information about Marie, visit:

Instagram: @Stracattackfitness
Facebook: Marie Thornton

Or contact Marie at:
wthornt1@twcny.rr.com

Resources mentioned on this episode:

Hematology-Oncology Associates of Central New York (HOA CNY):
www.hoacny.com

Cancer Exercise Training Institute
https://thecancerspecialist.com

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind—book by Joseph Murphy
https://fourminutebooks.com/the-power-of-your-subconscious-mind-summary

Radical Remission---book by Kelly A. Turner, Ph.D.
https://radicalremission.com

A Bittersweet Year EP: 2

Wed, 15 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Christine talks to Kelly Vasquez, an esthetician and mom of twins. Kelly discusses her path to motherhood, including undergoing fertility treatments, giving birth to a son with special needs and why 2016 was a bittersweet year.

For further information about the The Aarskog Foundation, visit:
www.aarskogsyndromefoundation.co.uk
(Michelle Erskine, Founder)

Introducing: Bloom Where You Are Planted EP: 1

Wed, 08 May 2019 01:37:59 +0000

A podcast from writer and former magazine editor Christine Krahling. In this episode, Christine shares her journey of leaving the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania—where she lived with her family for more than 10 years--for a move to Central New York. Find out how "Bloom Where You Are Planted" was born, what it feels like to be the new kid in town, and what you can expect in future episodes.