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Peace of WellnessPeace of Wellness Ep. 10: What’s It Like for Two Air Force Veterans to Transition Back to Civilian Life?Peace of Wellness has launched a new podcast to interview men from diverse backgrounds, aiming to explore their unique experiences, perspectives, and challenges. Through these interviews, Host Kirsten Larsen, MOT, OTR/L (IG @kirsten.linnea) wants to uncover the stories that have shaped their lives and delve into topics like identity, career journeys, relationships, and personal growth. The mission is to offer listeners a fresh and nuanced understanding of men's lives today, breaking down stereotypes, and fostering greater empathy across genders.David Dodge (@ddodgetri) is a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran who served in various roles...2025-07-0959 min
Peace of WellnessPeace of Wellness Ep. 12: How Do Two Active Fathers Balance Their Busy Careers?Peace of Wellness has launched a new podcast to interview men from diverse backgrounds, aiming to explore their unique experiences, perspectives, and challenges. Through these interviews, Host Kirsten Larsen, MOT, OTR/L (IG @kirsten.linnea) wants to uncover the stories that have shaped their lives and delve into topics like identity, career journeys, relationships, and personal growth. The mission is to offer listeners a fresh and nuanced understanding of men's lives today, breaking down stereotypes, and fostering greater empathy across genders. Mike McNamara (@mike.mcnamara.wm), a seasoned Las Vegas real estate expert with more...2025-07-0748 min
Peace of WellnessPeace of Wellness Ep. 8 Part 4: Family Jules - A Priceless Chat with My MotherThe Peace of Wellness podcast is doing something different for May’s episode. In a very special episode to celebrate Kirsten’s mother’s birthday (May 5) and Mother’s Day, Kirsten interviewed her mother, Julie, and the nearly 2-hour session will be released in 4 parts each Wednesday of this month. A farmer’s daughter from a small town in the middle of Nebraska, Julie excelled in school, was a National Merit finalist, Senior Class President, sang and performed in school musicals (and much more!) and was pregnant and, thus, got married at 18. While college looked unlikely at one point...2025-05-2825 min
Peace of WellnessPeace of Wellness Ep. 8 Part 3: Family Jules - A Priceless Chat with My MotherThe Peace of Wellness podcast is doing something different for May’s episode. In a very special episode to celebrate Kirsten’s mother’s birthday (May 5) and Mother’s Day, Kirsten interviewed her mother, Julie, and the nearly 2-hour session will be released in 4 parts each Wednesday of this month. A farmer’s daughter from a small town in the middle of Nebraska, Julie excelled in school, was a National Merit finalist, Senior Class President, sang and performed in school musicals (and much more!) and was pregnant and, thus, got married at 18. While college looked unlikely at one point...2025-05-2131 min
Peace of WellnessPeace of Wellness Ep. 8 Part 2: Family Jules - A Priceless Chat with My MotherThe Peace of Wellness podcast is doing something different for May’s episode. In a very special episode to celebrate Kirsten’s mother’s birthday (May 5) and Mother’s Day, Kirsten interviewed her mother, Julie, and the nearly 2-hour session will be released in 4 parts each Wednesday of this month. A farmer’s daughter from a small town in the middle of Nebraska, Julie excelled in school, was a National Merit finalist, Senior Class President, sang and performed in school musicals (and much more!) and was pregnant and, thus, got married at 18. While college looked unlikely at one point...2025-05-1422 min
Peace of WellnessPeace of Wellness Ep. 8 Part 1: Family Jules - A Priceless Chat with My MotherThe Peace of Wellness podcast is doing something different for May’s episode. In a very special episode to celebrate Kirsten’s mother’s birthday (May 5) and Mother’s Day, Kirsten interviewed her mother, Julie, and the nearly 2-hour session will be released in 4 parts each Wednesday of this month. A farmer’s daughter from a small town in the middle of Nebraska, Julie excelled in school, was a National Merit finalist, Senior Class President, sang and performed in school musicals (and much more!) and was pregnant and, thus, got married at 18. While college looked unlikely at one point...2025-05-0726 min
The In-BetweenUnlocking Wellness: Mental Health, Communication, and Resilience with Kirsten LarsenIn this episode of the In-Between podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with Kirsten Larsen, the founder of Peace of Wellness and a dedicated mindset coach. Kirsten shares her unique journey from being an occupational therapist in psychiatry to launching her own coaching business focused on mental wellness. We dive deep into crucial topics like effective communication strategies, personal growth, and the importance of maintaining mental well-being, especially in challenging times. Kirsten also talks about her podcast, Peace of Wellness, which aims to foster open, vulnerable conversations among men, helping them build community and break stereotypes. Join us as...2025-05-0156 min
Peace of WellnessPeace of Wellness Ep. 7: Is Going to College Still Worth It? Views From a College Grad & College DropoutPeace of Wellness has launched a new podcast to interview men from diverse backgrounds, aiming to explore their unique experiences, perspectives, and challenges. Through these interviews, Host Kirsten Larsen, MOT, OTR/L (IG @kirsten.linnea) wants to uncover the stories that have shaped their lives and delve into topics like identity, career journeys, relationships, and personal growth. The mission is to offer listeners a fresh and nuanced understanding of men's lives today, breaking down stereotypes, and fostering greater empathy across genders.Karl Regan (@alisdtrading) is a 28-year-old trader who dropped out of college 3 times to pursue a...2025-04-161h 08
Peace of WellnessPeace of Wellness Ep. 6: What’s It Really Like to Immigrate to the U.S.?Peace of Wellness has launched a new podcast to interview men from diverse backgrounds, aiming to explore their unique experiences, perspectives, and challenges. Through these interviews, Host Kirsten Larsen, MOT, OTR/L (IG @kirsten.linnea) wants to uncover the stories that have shaped their lives and delve into topics like identity, career journeys, relationships, and personal growth. The mission is to offer listeners a fresh and nuanced understanding of men's lives today, breaking down stereotypes, and fostering greater empathy across genders.Piero Tapia (@pierotapia1) is a successful jewelry business owner who migrated to the United States at...2025-03-191h 00
Peace of WellnessPeace of Wellness Ep. 5: How Do Men’s Priorities Evolve When They Start a New Marriage or Relationship?**Note: Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, we were only able to preserve 39 minutes of what was originally a 65-minute episode. I deeply value the time and insights shared by the men in this conversation, and I wanted to honor their contributions by sharing what we could recover. While I wish I could present the full discussion, I hope you enjoy the first two-thirds of this engaging and meaningful dialogue.Peace of Wellness has launched a new podcast to interview men from diverse backgrounds, aiming to explore their unique experiences, perspectives, and challenges. Through these interviews, Host Kirsten Lars...2025-02-1939 min
Peace of WellnessPeace of Wellness Ep. 4: What Does It Mean to Be Vulnerable & Authentic as a Man?Peace of Wellness has launched a new podcast to interview men from diverse backgrounds, aiming to explore their unique experiences, perspectives, and challenges. Through these interviews, Host Kirsten Larsen, MOT, OTR/L (IG @kirsten.linnea) wants to uncover the stories that have shaped their lives and delve into topics like identity, career journeys, relationships, and personal growth. The mission is to offer listeners a fresh and nuanced understanding of men's lives today, breaking down stereotypes, and fostering greater empathy across genders.Kevin Blessing (@kevinjblessing) is a native of Las Vegas and is proud to call Vegas his...2025-01-151h 04
Spirit Connection Podcast with Doug AddisonConstantly Increase as You Dream with God! | Katherine Carter & Kirsten Larsen [Episode 369]Have you put your dreams on a shelf? In this episode of Spirit Connection, we have a special excerpt from Katherine Carter and Kirsten Larsen who reignite our expectancy of the radical journey God has for our lives. Katherine and Kirsten share about how God designed you to dream—imagine, speak it out, and then keep increasing. You will be inspired to step into 2025 with new empowerment to pursue your dreams!
The post Constantly Increase as You Dream with God! | Katherine Carter & Kirsten Larsen [Episode 369] first appeared on Doug Addison.2024-12-2611 min
Peace of WellnessPeace of Wellness Ep. 3: How Do Men Cope with the Heavy Weight of Losing Their Parents?Peace of Wellness has launched a new podcast to interview men from diverse backgrounds, aiming to explore their unique experiences, perspectives, and challenges. Through these interviews, Host Kirsten Larsen, MOT, OTR/L (IG @kirsten.linnea) wants to uncover the stories that have shaped their lives and delve into topics like identity, career journeys, relationships, and personal growth. The mission is to offer listeners a fresh and nuanced understanding of men's lives today, breaking down stereotypes, and fostering greater empathy across genders.Billy Bob Jackson (@createdbybillybob) is a comedian and content creator dedicated to inspiring and entertaining audiences...2024-12-191h 05
Peace of WellnessHow Do 2 Generations of Men Choose to Stay Faithful in Their Marriages?Malik Hassan (@weare_ctn) is deeply committed to community development and serves as Vice President of the non-profit Changing the Narrative Inc. He actively creates and engages in initiatives that promote the development of growth-oriented mindsets within 'opportunity' youth to help eradicate chronic absenteeism from schools and disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline. Malik strives to create positive change and improve the lives of the underserved. He believes in the power of community and the transformative impact it can have on our future.Malik is from Chicago, IL and has been married to T’aira for 2 years.Mi...2024-11-201h 07
Peace of WellnessWhat Do a Judge and a Former Inmate Have in Common?Judge Courtney Ketter (@courtneyketternlv) is the first African American Judge in the history of the North Las Vegas Municipal Court. He has been licensed to practice law since 2014 and practiced criminal, family, and juvenile dependency law. He is a proud father, member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, and active in the community, serving as a volunteer Truancy Diversion Judge and coaching youth basketball and baseball. Adam Clausen (@adam213isfree) was sentenced to 213 years in federal prison for a string of armed robberies committed over the course of 3 weeks in February 2000 while he was in his early twenties...2024-10-231h 02
Connect.VegasConnect.Vegas Episode 12 - Kirsten Larsen In this episode of the Connect.Vegas podcast, host Ben Laifsky interviews Kirsten Larsen, a mindset coach and founder of Peace of Wellness, a coaching practice based in Las Vegas. Kirsten shares her journey from being an occupational therapist to becoming a coach, helping clients—both individuals and companies—develop healthier mindsets and interpersonal skills. Throughout the episode, Kirsten emphasizes the importance of personal wellness, authentic self-expression, and breaking negative thought patterns. She also discusses her love for helping people discover what truly serves them in life and business. Highlights:Transition to Mindset Coachi...2024-10-2240 minSpirit Connection Podcast with Doug AddisonTaking Communion in Community | Kirsten Larsen [Episode 358]How do we become one with the Lord? In this episode of Spirit Connection, we have a special excerpt from Kirsten Larsen who leads us in taking communion.
The post Taking Communion in Community | Kirsten Larsen [Episode 358] first appeared on Doug Addison.2024-10-1007 min
HøjtrykDerfor er Ruslands militærfirmaer populære i Afrika – med Karen Philippa Larsen, DIISMed brutalitet og ekstrem vold som en del af pakken har russiske halvprivate militærvirksomheder succes med at sælge deres ydelser til militærregimer i Vestafrika. De vestlige lande er nok nødt til at spørge sig selv, hvorfor nogle lande og regeringer ser det som et bedre alternativ til støtte fra og samarbejde med Vesten.Det siger Karen Philippa Larsen, der er ph.d.-studerende på Dansk Institut for Internationale Studier, DIIS, hvor hun forsker i Ruslands brug af private militære virksomheder. Hun er gæst i denne uges episode af podcasten Højtryk.2024-07-2621 min
Resilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach KirstenHealing from the Inside Out with Nutrient Density—Episode 44Healing from the Inside Out: The Beauty of a Plant-Based Lifestyle These days, there are 100s of diets out there ... so many it's hard to count. In my health coaching program, we looked at around 100. And it was eye-opening! There is not ONE method that works for everyone. BUT we all do well with guidance and clarity. We also all do well with some key ingredients.Healing your body ultimately starts from within, and embracing a plant-based lifestyle could be the key to achieving that. Let's dive into the transformative benefits of integrating n...2024-06-0523 minResilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach Kirsten3 Stress-Reducing Breathing Techniques for Greater Energy—Episode 43In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of life. From hectic work schedules to personal responsibilities, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious. Not only that, but stress is estimated to be the cause of 75-90% of disease and doctor's visits. That's a high number. What if I told you that you hold the key to reducing stress right within your own breath? Breathing is one of the most powerful tools we have for managing stress and promoting overall well-being. Yet, many of us take it for granted because no o...2024-04-1721 minResilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach KirstenHow Stress & Cortisol Causes Your Body to Use Food Differently—Episode 42When I was in the height of my healing journey, my Functional doc discovered that while I was eating highly nutrient-rich foods and fiercely abstaining from inflammatory ones, I still wasn't absorbing the nutrients from the foods I ate. You can imagine how discouraging that was. And at that moment in time, I wasn't in a stress-state anymore. I was truly doing what I thought was resting. In fact, I couldn't work anymore. But I was experiencing the effects of a few years of intense stress on my body. What u...2024-04-0322 minResilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach KirstenPlant Based Nutrition for Stress & Resilience—Episode 41In the fast-paced, demanding world we live in, the effects of stress on our physical and emotional well-being can be profound. As someone who has personally witnessed the transformative power of holistic health, stress resilience, and plant-based nutrition, I am excited to explore with you the incredible connection between what we eat and how we navigate the challenges of life.The Stress-Nutrition Nexus:It's no secret that stress can take a toll on our bodies and minds. The incessant demands of work, the juggling act of personal and professional responsibilities, and the emotional...2024-03-2717 minResilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach KirstenBreaking the Stress Cycle with Nutrition - Part 1—Episode 40In this episode, I want to dive into a topic that affects us all but often goes misunderstood – stress hormones and their impact on our well-being, as well as a simple nutritional tool we can utilize to begin to help create a solid foundation internally.#1 Stress Hormones: Did you know that stress hormones play a pivotal role in shaping our response to life’s challenges? Many people underestimate the influence of cortisol and adrenaline on our health. In my upcoming series, I’ll unravel the mysteries of stress, explore the functions of cort...2024-03-1322 minResilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach KirstenWriting it Out: Journaling for Stress, Burnout, and Overwhelm—Episode 39People who deal with a lot of stress understand the implications of it. You know what it does to your mental and emotional health, how it affects your physical health, and what the repercussions are. You are fully aware that it can lead to feeling overwhelmed and like you can’t handle your daily life, that it can lead to burnout and work issues, and cause problems with your relationships and personal life.If this sounds like you, don’t just make it a daily habit where you go through cycles of extreme stress. Find a better way...2024-03-0433 minResilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach KirstenYour Body is Listening to You; Are You Listening to it? — Episode 38Did you know that your body is always listening to you? To the feedback you give it, to how you treat it, and to how you respond to situations? Don't believe me? Take a moment and just tune in to your body. How's it doing? Now, think of something stressful ... notice any shifts in your body? Even writing that, I could feel my heart beat rise. How about you?We now have incredible books such as "The Body Keeps the Score" sharing with us just how much we can store...2024-02-2831 minResilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach KirstenHow Your Diet Impacts Your Emotional & Mental Stress - Episode 37We're often very aware that our emotional stress impacts the foods we eat, but did you know that the nutrients we take in actually affect our emotional well-being?When you start looking at ways to reduce your stress levels, you probably focus on how much work you are doing, what your daily responsibilities are, and whether or not you practice good self-care. These are all very important, but don’t forget about the simplest choices you make every day that could be impacting your stress.A common one has to do with your di...2024-02-2024 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersKnow Yourself First: Mental Habits for More Fulfilling Relationships in Work and in LifeEverything we do begins with a thought. And, as flawed human beings, it’s possible that our thoughts don’t represent a perfect picture of the reality in front of us. Sometimes, when we let biases or cognitive distortions cloud our judgment, we create undue stress on our relationships. Luckily, according to this week’s guest Kirsten Larsen, we’re capable of observing our own brains and taking deliberate steps toward communicating better, both in our personal and professional lives.Kirsten Larsen has helped people work through the lowest of imaginable lows as an inpatient psychiatrist. After experiencing a depth...2024-02-1349 minResilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach KirstenExercise as a Path to Resilience—Episode 36What do you think of when you hear the word "exercise"? For some, it's a burst of joy, and for others, it sounds exhausting. I know. I've worked with many people over the years. Exercise sounds like something you "have to do" unless you were raised around sports OR have simply grown to love it. That's why I love talking about the concept of "joyful movement" as it pertains to our health, energy levels, mental clarity, performance, and building resilience. When your body has the physical capacity to "bounce back" (resilience) through regular activities that in...2024-02-0724 minResilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach KirstenHow Gratitude Heals Our Body & A Simple Practice - Episode 35In this episode, I’ll introduce a very powerful concept that can bring powerful healing to your body through a very simple practice.If you've been around even a little while, you've heard of a "Gratitude Practice" and maybe you've even tried jotting down a few things in the morning based on what you've seen out there, only to walk away not really feeling any shifts.Today, we'll talk about the WHY behind practicing Gratitude, but also how to shift that experience into your body, mind, and even your nervous system. There are so...2024-01-3120 minResilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach KirstenCalm Your Nervous System with Deep Breathing Exercises - Episode 34Nerves, what can you say about them? They perform so many important functions in your body and are related to every movement you make and even your thought patterns. However, nerves can really mess you up at times when they get out of control. Things such as anxiety, stress and depression can impact your nerves severely which in turn will negatively affect your entire body. When this happens you need to find a way to calm your nerves down and one of the best ways to do that is with deep breathing exercises.Negative B...2024-01-1720 minResilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach KirstenGetting Unstuck—Retraining Your Brain Out of Freeze Response - Episode 33Resilience … is our ability to bounce back … but what if you can’t bounce back and seem to remain stuck?Have you ever experienced the feeling of procrastination, feeling stuck, or like you just can’t move forward in an area of your life? I’m sure at some point most people have felt this way if even on a small scale.What if you really want to move forward though? Is it broken willpower? Does it mean you're broken? Does it mean you "just can't do it"? I'd like to p...2024-01-1026 minResilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach KirstenWhy I Do a Morning Routine and Why It’s So Important For Our Health - Episode 32Perhaps you've heard about the idea of having a morning routine. But if you're anything like myself, or the people I work with, when you're extremely fatigued or dealing with stress and other health issues, putting "one more thing" onto your plate might feel, well ... exhausting ... I get it! I've been there. But I'll also say that putting an energizing morning rhythm into my life was one of the best things I did for myself. That and an evening wind down rhythm.It's not just for high performers to include a morning routine. It's for...2024-01-0321 minResilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach Kirsten5 Ways to Bounce Back From Burnout - Episode 31Burnout is a dangerous condition that can affect you both physically and mentally. If you've recently discovered you are suffering from burnout, you may be wondering just how you can overcome it. Unfortunately, overcoming burnout isn't easy, but there are several things you can do to help yourself bounce back.This and last week, I did 2 back-to-back topics on Burnout. I'll be doing more in the future as this is a big one for me and understanding how our bodies work together with our mind and heart.The first time I experienced...2023-12-2025 minResilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach KirstenHow To Spot Burnout and Take Action Before It's Too Late - Episode 30I have personally experienced extreme burnout twice. You'd have thought I'd learn from the first time, but I definitely learned a LOT from the second time around. And since then, have helped others recover. I've spent the better part of the last 10 years studying the body, the nervous system, and resilience to stress in order to understand how this happens and how to both avoid it and heal from it. Burnout is a very serious condition, and once you realize you are caught up in it, it can be difficult to bounce back. Trust me. It took m...2023-12-1314 minResilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach Kirsten6 Small Changes to Have More Energy & Mental Clarity—Episode 29When you're feeling fatigued, sometimes you don't have the energy or willpower to make big overhaul changes. Sometimes you simply need little things that done over time can really create an impact. I know the journey very well. While there are some key overhaul changes that can be made when you're experiencing deep fatigue, there are also some very key little changes that make a big impact over time.What does optimal performance feel like? How do you feel when you're performing 'at your best'? Do you remember how this feels? For...2023-11-0827 minResilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach Kirsten3 Mindful Techniques to Reduce Stress & Increase Energy - Episode 28Maybe you relate: It's during the middle of the workday and you're tired. The day has been overwhelming, stressful and nothing seems to be going quite right. Or perhaps it's the end of the day when you have "more" you need to do, but are just done and tired.You have 2 choices:On these types of days, you could grab another coffee or tune-out and become not as productive. OR you could practice resilience and recovery techniques that actually help you transform from the INSIDE out. It's time to refocus, re...2023-11-0123 minResilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach KirstenPowerful Life Lessons I've Learned From Distance Running - Episode 27Today’s episode is a fun reflection on things I’ve learned while distance running. If you know my story, I was able to bounce back from Fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, poor gut health, stress, and past pains and traumas from being unable to walk around the block to running long distances and bounding with energy. Amazing, right? Whenever I run, I get inspired by both the challenges I face and the joys. I have ample time to reflect, think, and process. And I often write little “life lessons” after I run, so I thought...2023-10-2520 minResilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach Kirsten3 Secrets Hacks to Teach Yourself to Crave Healthy Foods - Episode 26Here we wrap up our mini series on cravings. This time, we're focusing on how to SHIFT your focus to actually crave healthier foods. It IS possible! We just have to know how to work with our mind, body, and lifestyle. If you’re going to beat the odds, you may need to rewire your brain so you crave greens more than the processed, sugary foods. Each time you choose healthier foods, you’re strengthening your desire for them. Take a look at these suggestions for changing the way you think and eat.Imagine looking forw...2023-10-1816 minResilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach KirstenMind-Body Approaches to Stopping Sugar Cravings - Episode 25In our previous episode, we delved deep into understanding cravings, emphasizing that they are more complex than a mere test of willpower.Today, we zero in on sugar — a ubiquitous and potent substance that many grapple with. Are you one of the many ensnared in its sweet grip?The insidious effects of sugar are often overlooked. From fogging mental clarity and hindering our cognitive functions to inflaming our joints, disrupting gut health, and triggering latent diseases, sugar's impact is profound. It can lead to weight gain, diminish our ability to...2023-10-1129 min