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Dr. Kristie Overstreet brings her skills as a clinical sexologist and psychotherapist to help you make every connection matter. As your southern sex therapist, she’ll help you focus on a fix yourself first approach that allows you to reconnect with yourself to better express your needs and wants in all of your relationships. With her practical tips and methods, you’ll stop waiting for others to change and finally begin to create the relationships you deserve.
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“The Heroic Soul Podcast” focuses on the healthy relationship we can have with one’s self and how this relationship can encourage a greater sense of peace and healing. Bringing on inspiring professionals, doctors, and self-actualized individuals - host Camille Joyce and her guests explore many topics through empirical based discussion. Camille is the founder of The Heroic Soul, an AACC certified life coach, author, and student of psychology. © 2017-2023 The Heroic Soul, LLC: All Rights Reserved
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Join us for an insightful exploration of the intricacies of sexual connections and relationship dynamics. Renowned sex educator Emily Nagoski teams up with Dr. Kristie Overstreet to unravel the complexities of sexual satisfaction, self-discovery, and navigating societal expectations. In this episode, Dr. Kristie and Dr. Emily Nagoski delve deep int…
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It can be tough whether it's starting for the first time or maybe even restarting the steps towards your goals. Most of the time it's the 3 P's that get in the way of forward movement. In this episode you'll learn how to identify and overcome the 3 P's: Perfectionism People Pleasing Procrastination Dr. Kristie will share examples from her life as w…
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Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth? We explore common behaviors hindering self-connection and growth. In this episode, Dr. Kristie talks about 10 common behaviors that can get in the way of having a good relationship with oneself, such as self-criticism, perfectionism, negative self-talk, and avoiding self-reflection.…
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Discover the Secrets to Healthy Relationship Learn how to assess your relationship health and avoid staying in unfulfilling connections. Explore the key dynamics that make a relationship thrive, from mutual respect to effective conflict resolution. Discover the importance of quality time, shared values, and trust in nurturing a loving partnership. …
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How can constantly seeking other people's opinions prevent someone from trusting their own judgement and decision making? In the episode, Dr. Kristie gives five steps someone can take to start trusting themselves more: reflecting on their core values, practicing self-compassion, cultivating self-awareness, looking at their past progress and small g…
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How do we define fidelity? What's cheating even in non-monogamous relationships? How do you deal with the feelings that come up? How do you have conversations about them and everything in between? We tend to think of being jealous in such a bad light, but there are some good things that can come from it. In the same way, there are a lot of differen…
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Do you ever experience feelings of rejection, abandonment, emotional abuse, physical threat, or even holding content? It may indicate a problem with emotional safety. If you want to feel more emotionally safe in a current relationship or a future relationship. In this episode, we will discuss emotional safety, what truly occurs when we lack it, how…
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No one could be harder on me than I am on myself... I beat myself up harder than anyone else ever could... With a loud inner critic which often masquerades as "motivation," it's easy to forget the importance of self-compassion. This episode offers empowerment to cultivate healthier relationships, not just with yourself, but also with others. We div…
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Wondering how to navigate the highs and lows of embracing your unique identity, especially in the face of societal norms? Join us as we engage in a heartfelt and honest discussion with the inspiring duo, Lindsay Boccardo and Lauren Moffatt. Our guests delve into their personal experiences of overcoming internalized homophobia, religious and spiritu…
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Facing life-altering decisions like starting IVF and getting engaged made me explore a unique six-step decision-making method. This method is not just about me; it's about you finding your way through hard choices, about embracing the empowerment that comes with making them, and about keeping an open heart and open mind. I'll unpack my process of t…
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Examining our sexual template, these are the messages we received growing up through young-adult and adulthood that shape how we see ourselves and our sexual selves. In this episode, we talked about rewriting that template, examining our needs for emotional and physical closeness, confronting sexually demeaning messages, incorporating sexual touch …
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Have you ever felt lost? Not just getting lost when driving or hiking somewhere; It means getting internally lost?Are you living a life where you feel connected to who you are? And where do you want to be in your relationships? In this episode, we're talking about what you do when you're feeling lost in your own life. Whether you're questioning you…
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Is true love a reason to be monogamous? What happens when a relationship ends? If we think there's only one person for us, what would happen if they died? What if we ended our relationship with them? Why did those connections end? Does that mean the relationship meant nothing? In this episode, we're talking with Stephanie Sellars,a writer, filmmake…
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How's your relationship with your mother? Do you need to set up boundaries with your mom? There are a lot of problems that can arise in relationships with parents. Depending on how well that relationship is going, there can come a time when you really need to consider how it's impacting you, your family, and others close to you. My guest today is A…
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The voice in the back of our heads, which troubles 70% of individuals, is mental chatter. And it results from having low self-esteem. They developed a negative acceptance of themselves as well as a lack of a positive inner voice. This 70% number is significantly lower since I believe that more individuals battle with that mental chatter. In this ep…
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Discussions about trauma are everywhere. That's because almost everyone has gone through a traumatic event at some point. Everyone deals with it and reacts to it differently. Yet what unites us is the idea that trauma results in dysfunction in how we respond to it. and the fact that the trauma response is a sign of strength, not weakness. In this e…
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Ever feel like your relationship is harder than it’s suppose to be? That no matter how hard your try it feels like you just can’t make it work? You could be missing one of the lessons I’m sharing with you after 16+ years of working with couples. In this episode we’re going to take on the 5 lessons. It can be overwhelming to be in a relationship. Bu…
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How can you communicate more effectively in your relationships? Start by accepting that you have no control over anyone else. You only have control over yourself, and that means being fully and authentically responsible for how you communicate. Your feelings, thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, and experiences effect how you show up in your relationships…
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Achieving your goals doesn't always require hard work, determination, or willpower.What's more important is your process or steps to complete the goal. Although you have had willpower in the past, did you achieve your goal? You've put a lot of effort into it and worked really hard on it, but did you achieve your goals? Did having determination make…
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Do you ever get so lost in overthinking that you can't focus or make good decisions? Whether you're worried about what you said, that fight with your partner that y'all haven't worked out, fear that your job will be cut, or about what could happen to your children?These are areas that do deserve attention especially when problems need solving, but …
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In this episode, Camille has the privilege of speaking with Dr. Kristie Overstreet - a clinical sexologist, psychotherapist, and author of the "Fix Yourself First" podcast. Camille and Dr. Overstreet discuss the topic of gaslighting; how individuals can spot unhealthy behaviors from their partners, along with tools to help navigate a challenging re…
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Sexual desire, arousal, and differences in desire happen, especially through changes in our life experiences. Dealing with these issues can cause shame, embarrassment, and anxiety. The messages we've received through the years contribute to our self-talk, especially when it comes to our sexual selves. We begin to believe that something is wrong wit…
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Why We Have To Uphold Boundaries In Relationships? What are boundaries in relationships? How do you uphold your boundaries? What happens when your boundaries aren't respected? In this episode, Dr. Kristie shares examples of boundaries in relationships. It may sound simple, but there are three steps involved in creating healthy boundaries. Without t…
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How's the foundation of your sexual self? What were the messages about sex and your body that you were told growing up as a child? What were the messages about sex and your body that you were told growing up as a teen? What were the messages about sex and your body that you were told growing up as a young adult? Is your sexual template affecting yo…
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If you're in a relationship, or, single, ask yourself the following: How do I define intimacy?What are my intimacy wants, needs, and desires?Which ones are important to my partner (or future partner)?Which do I need to prioritize for my current (or future) relationship? In this episode with Dr. Kristie will take you through the final 6 of the 12 ty…
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When you consider the various types of intimacy, which types of connection do you prefer in your relationships? Are we changing alongside with a relationship? Or are we changing opposite of the relationship? If you're single, think about which ones are top priorities for you as you look for a partner in the future. In this episode, Dr. Kristie will…
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Is your anxiety affecting your relationship, or do you have worries that prevent you from dating or pursuing relationships? Do you experience increased anxiety around sexual intimacy? Do you rely heavily on your partner to reassure you or calm anxious thoughts? Do you avoid serious conversations with your partner because you are afraid of conflict?…
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Have you ever heard or thought that taking care of yourself means you're a selfish person? If you take time for yourself, set boundaries, or put yourself as the priority then you are selfish. In today’s episode, Dr. Kristie talks about the benefits of focusing on yourself and the reasons why taking care of yourself isn't selfish. When you take care…
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If you want to change the feelings of not being good enough or worthy enough, being lost or alone, and generally feeling very down about yourself? Today’s episode Dr. Kristie Talks about the 3 simple tweaks to prove that you're good enough. Covered in this episode: ➡ What if I told you there were three things you could do today with just a little b…
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Are you living in your values? If you stop and consider it, everything you do is always influenced by your values. Most of us need a wake-up call to return to what we value as a person. Instead of being stuck and living into other people's values and might be struggling to live what we truly value. In today's episode Dr. Kristie talks about what yo…
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Our Guest Nicola Harrison is the author of two historical fiction novels, Montauk and The Show Girl (August 10, 2021). Born and raised in England, she moved with her family to Southern California when she was 14. She is a graduate of UCLA and received her MFA from Stony Brook. Prior to writing novels she worked as a fashion journalist in New York C…
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Have you ever thought about how you show up specifically in your relationships? Dr. Kristie talks about these three roles as they relate to a few key areas of your life, including self-care, boundaries, communication, conflict, and sex and intimacy. Stick around until the end, and learn more about these three roles if you want to have a healthy rel…
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How healthy are your boundaries? In today's episode, Dr. Kristie shares the 9 signs that you may have unhealthy boundaries. If you feel that you struggle with creating boundaries, you should pay attention to your gut and instincts. Because if you're a people pleaser, if you struggle to say no, if you want everyone around you to be happy all the tim…
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5 Most Common Relationship Issues and How to Fix Them Relationships can be difficult, but most of the time, we make things more harder than they need to be. You don't have to do that any longer. Dr. Kristie talks about the list of those five things you're going to watch out for and then suggestions on how to address each level. And hopes that you t…
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Intimacy and your Very Best Self with Victoria Brown In this week's episode, I'm sharing with you an interview by Victoria Brown on her Very Best Self podcast. She is New York City based Senior SoulCycle instructor, Under Armour Athlete, Certified Life Coach, and Founder of the Very Best Self Squad (VBSquad). Her fitness and mindfulness career bega…
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To divorce or not to divorce can it work with Dennis Vetrano Sometimes, relationships don’t work the way we want it to. There are a lot of factors that can lead into the fallout of a relationship, whether it be falling out of love, mutual agreement of moving on to different partners, or a realization of a different path. In this episode of Fix Your…
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Are you struggling with making a connection with somebody? Do you feel embarrassed when it comes to talking about sex with your partner? Pushing them away whenever the topic arises? If so, it's time to explore your attachment style. In this episode, I'll cover the influence of attachment styles on your relationships, how they were formed in your ch…
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Ways to Stop Arguing and Resolve the Issue If you're in a relationship (or have been in one in the past), you know how difficult it is to work through conflict. Depending on your relationship's health, you either resolve the issue or get deeper into the conflict cycle. Your days of constantly arguing are over because, in this episode, I'll help you…
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Relationships are all about giving and taking. Feelings, communication, and actions need to come from both partners. No one in a relationship wants to feel neglected or cared for. However, couples sometimes face the problem of giving too little and taking too much. Partnerships without equality are problematic. That's why Dr. Kristie will talk abou…
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In this episode, Dr. Kristie talks about past and current relationships as well as the importance of exploring our needs, wants, and desires. Also in this episode: Patterns of self-sabotage The fear of what others would think The advantages of being vulnerable as well as its challenges Trust Issues Taking a look inward and stop pointing the finger …
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Feeling bored in your relationships is worse than having arguments. There are many reasons why couples get bored with each other. It could be a lack of effort. It could be routine. Whatever the reason is, you are not alone. Boredom is a common problem couples face, especially those in long-term relationships. But you don’t have to bored. Luckily, i…
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According to the National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, approximately 30 million Americans live with an eating disorder. If you or someone you know belong to this statistic, then this episode for you. Sarah Gottfried joins us to talk about her journey of overcoming an eating disorder. What started of as wanting the perf…
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Have you ever had someone hurt you so bad but felt like there’s nothing you can do about it? I want to let you know that you have the power to do something about it. How people treat you is 100% in your hands. That's the philosophy behind Fix Yourself First is to take this power, embrace it, and gain control over yourself. In this episode, I’m shar…
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Where there are human beings, there are relationships. And where there are relationships, there is sex. For every human being, there is a different turn-on. Some people respond to the different parts of the body, but there are also many people who get turned on by erotica. Erotic literature and stories have given many people permission to explore t…
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Have you ever felt out of control or so anxious that you felt disconnected from your body? Maybe you felt so angry that all you could do was cry. So, how do you regulate your emotions? Emotions themselves are neither good nor bad, but our experiences with them can be difficult or painful. When we don't know how to deal with distress, we might turn …
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Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life was? Or, struggled to find what you're passionate about? You're not alone. Almost all of us have wondered about this at some point. But, the goal is to take action on our purpose. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Christie Rocha, mental health-obsessed podcast host, millennial mom of 2, and entre…
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If you’ve ever been through a hard breakup or divorce from a toxic relationship then you know how difficult it is to imagine finding happiness again. Join me for a conversation with Lisa and Chris, co-founders of Been There Got Out, to discuss their journey of finding love and hope after high-conflict divorces. They started with a friendship that s…
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Have you ever wished you were more confident in how you communicate? That when you talked, they listened to you and took you seriously. That you didn’t get questioned, dismissed, or skipped over when you speak up. Well then, you’re ready to speak up with confidence. In today’s episode, I’m explaining what is confident communication and how to build…
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When was the last time you were full of fear? Last week, I was full of fear and I’ve learned that my fear stems from anxiety and a harsh inner critic, including unrealistic expectations of myself. So, this episode is perfect timing because we’re talking about embracing our fear. I'm chatting with speaker, author, and leader, Alexa Glazer. She guide…
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64% of Americans claim that they are very happy in their relationship with a partner or spouse and 50% claim that they are satisfied with their sex lives. How accurate do you think this number is? Can you relate? Are you happy in a relationship or satisfied with your sex life? Regardless if your single or in a relationship, in this episode, we’re c…
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