Beyond What Hurts Us

About Beyond What Hurts Us

Welcome to "Beyond What Hurts Us," the podcast where real-life healing and self-discovery take center stage. Join your host Kristen Alderson, as she navigates the twists and turns of life's challenges, validating traumatic experiences, and offering a guiding light toward hope, self-awareness, and authenticity. At "Beyond What Hurts Us," we know that healing is a diverse journey, spanning physical, emotional, and spiritual realms. Our mission is to empower you with insights and encouragement to embrace your own unique healing process. Join Kristen as she embarks on this transformative journey, shedding light on the shadows of pain and discovering the strength that resides within each of us. Subscribe to "Beyond What Hurts Us" today, and let's heal together, one relatable and heartfelt conversation at a time. Content by: Kristen Alderson Edited by: Kristen Alderson

Publisher

Kristen Alderson

Category

health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Mar 2023

Latest episode

12 Feb 2025

Latest episodes

90 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Feb 2025

   80: Beyond the Rules | A Better Way to Date

   In this episode of Beyond What Hurts Us, Kristen and Leslie take a fresh look at the early 2000s dating advice phenomenon He's Just Not That Into You. While the book was intended to empower women to recognize when a man isn’t invested, we discuss why its message falls short in today’s dating landscape. We explore how the book places all the emphasis on whether he is interested—without ever asking if she is. It also ignores the emotional complexity of relationships, failing to acknowledge the very real grief that can come with the end of a relationship or even a situationship. At the heart of our conversation is a call for a more compassionate and nuanced approach to dating—one that prioritizes mutual respect, emotional honesty, and treating others the way we want to be treated. Whether you’re navigating dating disappointments or seeking healthier connections, this episode offers hope, guidance, and a much-needed reframe.

2. 

   15 Jan 2025

   79: Grow Up, Love Better | Emotional Healing for Better Relationships

   Kristen Neff & Leslie Templeton explore how emotional healing and mindful loving can transform relationships by cultivating attention, affection, acceptance, appreciation, and allowing.

3. 

   8 Jan 2025

   78: Beyond the 12 Steps | Redefining Recovery and Choice

   In this episode, Kristen and Leslie are joined by Brandy Cunningham to explore the intersection of recovery and personal choice. Together, they dive into the complexities of addiction, the structure of programs like AA, and the nuanced process of reclaiming agency after trauma. Brandy shares her experiences navigating recovery, challenging norms, and forging a unique path toward healing. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or curious about the journey, this conversation offers fresh perspectives and actionable insights.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

3.6 / 5

17 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

90

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

50

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