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STOP and FLOW with K.O.Ep 14 - Flowing Through Hardship and Finding Miracles with GiGiIn this week’s episode of STOP & FLOW with K.O., we’re honoring the power of legacy, resilience, and love—with a very special guest: my grandmother, GiGi.Recorded shortly before her passing at the age of 101, this tender conversation offers a rare and beautiful glimpse into a life well-lived—from childhood in an immigrant family to widowhood, and finding her strength again in unexpected ways.Together, we explore:✨ The quiet wisdom passed down through generations ✨ Stories of courage, hardship, and divine timing ✨ How “going with the flow” shaped a century o...2025-04-1728 minSTOP and FLOW with K.O.Ep 13 - Where Real Healing Begins — And How to Make It Last with Meg Tobin, LMHCIn this week’s episode of STOP & FLOW with K.O., we explore where real, lasting healing actually begins — and how to make it last.K.O. sits down with psychotherapist Meg Tobin, LMHC, founder of Breathing Space Studio, to talk about how healing happens not only during breakthrough moments like retreats or therapy, but in how we carry those moments forward into life, leadership, and the workplace.Together, they discuss: ✨ How the sacred landscapes of Ireland and ancestral healing create space for transformation ✨ Why integration is key to sustaining well-being ✨ Ho...2025-04-0337 minSTOP and FLOW with K.O.Ep 12 - Beyond Failures: Valuable Conversations with CBT Expert, Judith BelmontJoin Kristin Onderdonk and special guest Judith Belmont, psychotherapist and author of "110 CBT Tips and Tools," as they explore transformative approaches to stress management in this episode of STOP and FLOW with K.O. podcast. This conversation delves into how cognitive behavioral therapy can be used outside of clinical settings, helping listeners reframe stress as an opportunity for post-traumatic growth rather than something to avoid. Judith shares powerful insights about replacing limiting beliefs with self-compassion, moving from perfectionism to authenticity, and viewing failures as stepping stones to success.The discussion highlights practical exercises that demonstrate how our...2025-03-2042 minSTOP and FLOW with K.O.Ep 11 - Sacred Unions & Sober Celebrations: A Conversation with Ruth Riddick on Recovery EvolutionJoin Kristin Onderdonk and special guest Ruth Riddick, a nationally recognized peer recovery expert and recipient of the 2024 NY State Justice Peer Initiative Impact Award, as they explore the evolution of recovery coaching in this episode of STOP and FLOW with K.O. podcast.This episode dives deep into what it means to be "experts in our own lives," the challenge of bridging metrics-focused systems with personal transformation, and how peace finds us when we move beyond drama. Perfect for anyone interested in recovery support, systems change, and the intersection of personal and community evolution....2025-03-0629 minSTOP and FLOW with K.O.Ep 10 - From Survival to Thrival: Kristin Onderdonk on Why Energy Healing Actually WorksJoin Kristin Onderdonk in this solo episode of STOP and FLOW with K.O. podcast as she demystifies energy healing techniques and explains the science that supports their effectiveness.Kristin explores how practices like Reiki, tapping, breathwork, and somatic movement work with your body's natural electromagnetic field to reduce stress, improve heart rate variability, and shift you from survival mode to what she calls "Thrival Mode." She provides both scientific context and hands-on experience to help listeners understand how these ancient practices influence our nervous system and overall well-being.This episode is perfect for skeptics...2025-02-2719 minSTOP and FLOW with K.O.Ep 9 - Positive Psychology in Recovery: A Conversation with Lynne MacalusoJoin Kristin Onderdonk and special guest Lynne Macaluso, a recovery coach and behavioral health clinician, as they explore the fascinating intersection of manifestation, positive psychology, and recovery work in this episode of STOP and FLOW with K.O. podcast. This episode dives deep into avoiding toxic positivity while embracing authentic emotional awareness, the science behind manifestation, and how these principles can support authentic change. Perfect for anyone interested in Self development, recovery support, and the bridge between scientific and spiritual approaches to healing. The conversation concludes with a powerful oracle card reading that beautifully ties to...2025-02-2025 minSTOP and FLOW with K.O.EP 8 - Tap Into Your Heart: A Journey of Healing & Connection with Kristin OnderdonkIn this heartfelt solo episode of STOP & FLOW with K.O., Kristin Onderdonk invites you to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with the wisdom of your heart.Reading from Chapter Two of her book, STOP & FLOW: 8 Steps to Recharge Your Life, K.O. guides you through a gentle yet powerful tapping practice—helping you release stress, shift cravings, and unlock the deeper connection we all long for. Through storytelling and practical demonstration, she reveals how what we often call "magic" is actually within reach.You'll also hear a moving story of collective tapping from a wo...2025-02-1418 minSTOP and FLOW with K.O.Ep 7 - From Dark Rooms to Open Windows: Transforming Addiction Treatment with Jo VenturelliIn this powerful episode of STOP and FLOW with K.O., award-winning addiction treatment leader Jo Venturelli shares her remarkable 20-year journey from a windowless methadone clinic to transforming modern treatment approaches. As Director of Business and Professional Development at Seafield Center, Jo reveals how genuine connection and community support are revolutionizing addiction recovery. Through touching personal stories and professional insights, she illuminates the evolution of treatment, current challenges facing youth, and practical wisdom for families navigating addiction. Drawing from her experience as a Caron Foundation award recipient, Jo offers hope and practical guidance for creating meaningful change in...2025-02-1428 minSTOP and FLOW with K.O.Ep 6 - Stop Where You Are: Finding Peace Beyond Opinions with Kristin OnderdonkIn this episode of STOP and FLOW with K.O., experience a guided meditation on conscious attention and moving beyond the noise of opinions. This solo episode weaves together breathing exercises, new moon wisdom, and a special Rumi Oracle reading on transformation. Through K.O.'s guidance, learn practical tools for finding peace amidst change and creating space for possibilities beyond right and wrong thinking. Perfect for anyone seeking to direct their attention toward life-enhancing perspectives.Connect with K.O.:You can learn more at Enjoy ChiEmail Kristin: support@enjoyc...2025-02-1412 minSTOP and FLOW with K.O.Ep 5 - Bringing Calm to Schools: Nurse Marlene Lucio-Barrett's Innovative Use of STOP & FLOWIn this heartfelt episode, veteran school nurse Marlene Lucio Barrett shares how she's bringing calm to chaos in school hallways through innovative stress-relief techniques. With 30 years of nursing experience and her own journey through family addiction and healing, Marlene discusses how she integrates "Stop and Flow" practices into her daily work with students. From helping anxious children find peace through simple movements to supporting students facing trauma, she reveals how stillness and gentle techniques can transform challenging moments.
As both a certified Stop and Flow facilitator and the owner of Branching Wellness, Marlene offers unique insights into b...2025-02-1424 minSTOP and FLOW with K.O.Ep 4 - Beyond Talk Therapy: Creating Safe Spaces for Recovery with Sandy RiversIn this dynamic episode of Stop and Flow with KO, Kristin is joined by Sandy Rivers, founder of Authentic Trainings and a renowned leader in addiction recovery with over 35 years of experience. Sandy shares her expertise on moving beyond traditional talk therapy by incorporating somatic approaches and alternative methods to foster healing.From drumming circles to practices like STOP & FLOW, Sandy highlights the importance of entraining the body as a safe space for recovery, particularly for women overcoming trauma and isolation in day treatment programs. Learn how these innovative strategies empower individuals to rebuild trust, manage stress, a...2025-02-1433 minSTOP and FLOW with K.O.Ep 3 - Healing Through Connection: Exploring Faith, Family, and the Human Experience with Anthony RizzutoAnthony Rizzuto and K.O. dive into the importance of family, faith, and human connection as foundational elements of healing. In this heartfelt conversation, they explore how resilience, love, and vulnerability can guide us through life’s challenges. Learn how embracing these connections can lead to transformative healing, both individually and collectively, and discover how to lean into faith during times of difficulty.
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W...2025-02-1456 minSTOP and FLOW with K.O.Ep 2 - The Power of Peer Recovery and Family Support with Lisa ArdnerIn this heartfelt episode with Lisa Ardner, Master CASAC (Credentialed Substance Abuse Counselor) we dive into the transformative role of peer recovery professionals in guiding individuals toward healing and resilience. With their lived experience, peers serve as beacons of trust and support, bridging gaps in care and walking alongside those navigating trauma and recovery.We also explore the profound impact of involving families in the recovery process, building allies to foster connection and healing. From the magic of shared experiences to the rituals and tools that empower, this conversation highlights the importance of community, intention, and hope...2025-02-1430 minSTOP and FLOW with K.O.Ep 1 - Welcome to STOP and FLOW with K.O.: Transforming Lives in Recovery and BeyondWelcome to the first episode of STOP and FLOW with K.O.! Join Kristin Onderdonk (K.O.) as she shares her incredible journey from CPA to movement coach, and how her passion for mindfulness and recovery led to the creation of STOP and FLOW. Hear about her vision for the podcast—giving voice to recovery heroes, professionals, and clients thriving in recovery.In this episode, host Kristin Onderdonk (K.O.) dives into her personal story, the challenges faced by families in recovery, and how her transformative movement techniques have made a difference in the recovery community. Get re...2025-02-1417 min
Today I ChooseMonday Meditation: The Ripple EffectToday, we're visiting one of my favorite topics…and that is the ripple effect. To explain this, think about the ripple effect from an energetic perspective: we all walk around this earth with a radiating field that starts at our core and continually undulates outward. Like waves rippling from a single drop of water falling in a pond, we make ripples. And as these waves move further and further away from our center, they might lose visibility. Nonetheless, that energy is touching other energy, becoming one with the pond, one with the whole.You are the nucleus....2022-03-1528 min
Today I ChooseMonday Meditation: Tapping into Peace, Tapping into PulseThere's a lot going on in our world. And personally speaking, I’m just trying to get through each day. To do this, the thing that keeps me grounded, calm, and centered is my meditation practice. And when I need more than my meditation practice to keep me grounded, calm, and centered? I go into nature. This might sound simple – and it is – yet looking at the beauty, wonder, and joy around me reminds me to change my internal picture.Tapping into the pulse of the universeIn addition to nature without, I've been looking at nat...2022-03-0827 min
Today I ChooseRewrite your money-story with Paula OnyskoI'm happy to welcome Paula Onysko to the podcast today. Interestingly, I found Paula at the beginning of the pandemic through synchronicity. I was doing research on the tapping technique and her website just…popped up. Since then, Paula has not only been a wonderful resource, she’s become a teacher, a mentor, and a friend. Her tools around abundance, wealth, and a personal money-story have become instrumental. And today we’re talking about everything from success, worth, alignment, and protecting your energy within a bubble.Transform your beliefs about money and successPaula Onysko is a M...2022-03-0134 min
Today I ChooseMonday Meditation: Grounded PresenceBefore recoding this episode, I’d been traveling and sensing into what I wanted to share with you. And over and over again, two words kept coming up: Grounded Presence. While traveling, people kept saying to me, “Melissa, you have so much going on!” And while traveling, I kept saying to myself, “Melissa,” – yes, I sometimes talk to myself in the third person – “You do have so much going on…but don’t we all?” In other words, isn’t “so much going on”…life? Each day, we all must navigate twists and turns, ups and downs, and surprises of all kinds. And to me, what...2022-02-1525 min
Today I ChooseStop & Flow to Recharge your Life with Kristin OnderdonkOn today’s episode, I’m delighted to have my friend, Kristin Onderdonk, back on the show to talk about her new book, Stop & Flow: 8 Steps to Recharge your Life, Overcome Stress, Pain, and Cravings. For those who haven’t heard our previous conversation, Kristin was one of my first guests when I started Today I Choose last year. While her new book was in the works then, it has since taken on a life (and, as you’ll hear, an energy…) of its own. In any event, we talk about so much here - from Tia Chi, to movement...2022-02-0835 min
Today I ChooseConversation with Kristin OnderdonkToday I’m talking with my friend, Kristin Onderdonk, about her embodiment process STOP and FLOW and the power of intention.Kristin Onderdonk, owner Enjoy Chi, LLC, is a motivational movement coach, public speaker, published author, and top leader in organic wellness here in the U.S. She is the creator of STOP AND FLOW, an embodiment process including mindfulness, meditation, and authentic natural movement. The process includes several energetic techniques such as reiki, E.F.T. tapping, tai chi and qigong. Kristin is an expert in helping to facilitate extraordinary recovery in addiction and related trauma thr...2021-02-0937 min