How Are You Arriving? Conversations with Cristina Young,

About How Are You Arriving? Conversations with Cristina Young,

After 13 years of leading weekly parenting groups, therapist Cristina Young brings her favorite question to the mic: “How are you arriving?” These honest conversations go beyond small talk—into family dynamics, parenting, wellness, tough decisions, aging, and what it means to live authentically. If you’re craving real talk with heart, you’re in the right place.

Publisher

Cristina Young LCSW

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Sept 2025

Latest episode

2 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Jan 2026

   Parenting Teens with ADHD: Compassion, Connection, and Practical Strategies with Joni Corn

   In this episode of How Are You Arriving, parenting coach Joni Korn joins Cristina for a compassionate and practical conversation about navigating ADHD with teens. Drawing from her lived experience as a parent of ADHDers and her work supporting families, Joni reframes challenging behaviors as communication. She helps parents better understand what their children are really trying to express. Joni shares her journey from practicing law to homeschooling her sons and eventually becoming a parenting coach specializing in ADHD. Together, they explore why parenting teens with ADHD can feel so overwhelming, especially during middle and high school, and why many kids with ADHD are developmentally several years behind their peers. Joni emphasizes the importance of empathy, emotional regulation, and focusing on connection rather than control. This conversation offers hope, clarity, and actionable strategies for parents who feel exhausted, isolated, or stuck in cycles of nagging and conflict. If you’re navigating ADHD, executive function challenges, or want to parent with more compassion and confidence, this episode will resonate.

2. 

   12 Dec 2025

   Legacy, Curiosity, and Purpose: Bruce Taylor on Asking the Right Questions

   In this episode of How Are You Arriving, Cristina sits down with Bruce Taylor for a thoughtful conversation about parenting, legacy, curiosity, and purpose-driven work. Bruce reflects on the pride he feels in his relationship with his sons and the importance of staying connected as children grow into adulthood. Bruce also shares the inspiration behind The Wurman Prelude, a conference dedicated to exploring the mentors, influences, and experiences that shape meaningful success. Rather than focusing on accomplishments alone, he emphasizes the power of asking better questions and uncovering the stories behind the people we admire. Throughout the episode, Bruce reflects on stamina, personal connection, and giving yourself permission to pursue what genuinely excites you. This is a reflective conversation about living with intention, curiosity, and purpose.

3. 

   28 Nov 2025

   What Happens When Hate Goes Unchecked: A Holocaust Descendant’s Story with Stephanie Rosen

   In this episode, Cristina sits down with Stephanie Rosen, a descendant of Holocaust survivors and cofounder of 3G Miami. Stephanie shares her family’s story, the founding of 3G Miami, and her passion for bringing Holocaust education into classrooms through personal testimony — not just history books. She opens up about her journey from Montreal to Miami, leaving corporate finance for purpose-driven work, and the remarkable growth of 3G Miami, which has reached nearly 20,000 students. Stephanie also reflects on resilience, Jewish identity, her own health challenges, and the meaning we can find in our work when it’s tied to legacy, remembrance, and hope. This is a deeply human conversation about memory, empathy, and the importance of speaking up when hatred goes unchecked. If you’re interested in Holocaust history, Jewish identity, intergenerational resilience, or purpose-driven living, this episode will move you.

4. 

   14 Nov 2025

   Longevity, Heart Health & Healthy Aging: A Cardiologist’s Guide with Dr. Olivia Mechanic

   Harvard-trained cardiologist Dr. Olivia Mechanic joins How Are You Arriving to talk longevity, preventive medicine, and what truly keeps us healthy. After leaving traditional care for a concierge model, she’s redefining how patients approach heart health and aging. How does Dr. Olivia arrive? Press play.

5. 

   31 Oct 2025

   Strength, Confidence & Self-Discovery with Mandy DiMarzo. Ep. 8

   Welcome BACK to How Are You Arriving! I am thrilled to welcome Mandy DiMarzo to today's Zoom call. Mandy is a relentless athlete, wellness speaker, and kickass fitness instructor. She is tough, a TEDx speaker, a wellness expert, and a former Division I soccer player. Mandy has overcome an eating disorder as well as countless injuries. As a result of managing all these obstacles, Mandy made the pivotal decision to stop striving for the unattainable and instead embrace the power within her. Tune in to find out how she does it all! In this episode… Mandy’s resilience Comeback story Managing the uncertainty Leaning on habits Impostor syndrome Finding your way Quotes “I really have to keep reminding myself that what you go through is what you grow through.” - Mandy DiMarzo “Labels do not serve anyone. All they do is box you in.” - Mandy DiMarzo “In a way, denial serves our brain so well, and it's such a smart adaptation because it lets our brain settle for a second into this new world of truth.” - Cristina Young Timestamps: 0:00 - 4:05 | Intro 4:05 - 8:40 | Definition of resilience 8:40 - 10:10 | Managing the uncertainty 10:10 - 13:05 | Impostor syndrome 13:05 - 17:30 | Unfamiliar territory 17:30 - 18:40 | Doing the research 18:40 - 20:45 | Denial with grief 20:45 - 24:00 | Daily habits, hacks, & coping mechanisms 24:00 - 26:45 | Mindset shift 26:45 - 30:25 | The pedestal 30:25 - 33:55 | Serving others 33:55 - 36:15 | Character strengths 36:15 - 43:05 | Accepting help 43:05 - 45:25 | The future 45:25 - 48:35 | A bigger force 48:35 - 50:25 | Silver-linings 50:25 - 53:00 | A message for someone in the midst of the storm 53:00 - 54:25 | Outro

6. 

   17 Oct 2025

   Turning Personal Struggle into Purposeful Work with Sandra Lippard. Ep. 7

   Welcome back to How Are You Arriving! I am so excited to announce our next theme on this podcast. The next few episodes fall under the theme of Passion-Driven Work. I admire the people whose work is not only about the paycheck, but also about purpose. Passion-driven work is what happens when a cause, a belief, or a commitment calls us and we answer. Some jobs we chose because they’re practical, while others chose us because of what we believe in, who we want to help, or the difference we have to make. The stories we will be diving into show us what happens when work is fueled not only by skill but also by conviction, when what we do is tethered to what matters most to us. This week, I am delighted to have a dear old friend, Sandra Lippard, joining me on the podcast. She lives in Maryland with her husband and 15-year-old twin girls. Sandra’s first career was in product marketing for high-tech companies, and after her children were born, she took some time off to reevaluate her priorities. She then switched gears to work in a field that made a difference in her own life. Tune in to find out more! In this episode… Surrogacy Empathy Rocky paths Gratitude Passion & job Resilience Values, beliefs, & emotions Quotes “The first step is making sure that you are comfortable having a relationship with this person for a year.” - Sandra Lippard “It’s so inspiring to know that the work you do everyday comes from lived experience.” - Cristina Young “No journey is ever identical.” - Sandra Lippard Timestamps: 0:00 - 2:30 | Introduction 2:30 - 7:55 | Surrogacy 7:55 - 11:30 | Surrogate clients 11:30 - 15:10 | Gratitude 15:10 - 17:45 | Patterns 17:45 - 20:25 | A passion or job 20:25 - 23:45 | Sandra’s resilience 23:45 - 27:05 | Values, beliefs, & emotions 27:05 - 30:30 | Intentions of the surrogates 30:30 - 32:05 | Misunderstandings 32:05 - 37:00 | Turning struggle into purpose 37:00 - 37:43 | Outro

7. 

   10 Oct 2025

   Resilience and Growth: Beyond Bouncing Back with Kristen Mullen. Ep. 6

   Welcome BACK to How Are You Arriving. This episode marks the third episode of the four-part series on the resiliency factor. Joining me this week is Kristen Mullen, who is here to talk about resilience. She is a school psychologist who specializes in serving students struggling with trauma and emotional regulation. Kristen has been in this field for more than 20 years and possesses a remarkable calm, as well as expertise that I believe lends a great deal of peace to all the families she works with. Tune in to find out more! In this episode… Facing challenges personally vs. professionally Deep breaths Making a plan Talking to people The power of information Make lemonade out of lemons Being proud of yourself Quotes “When you are faced with a challenge it is important to first try and take a deep breath, then try to figure out your plans, who you are gonna see, talk to as many people as you can, and really try and make a plan.” - Kristen Mullen “When your child is in pain you want to take their place in a heartbeat.” - Kristen Mullen “Strength is in reflecting and repairing.” - Cristina Young “We don’t really grow and change in a comfortable setting. We need to be uncomfortable.” - Kristen Mullen Timestamps: 0:00 - 2:30 | Intro 2:30 - 7:35 | Challenges professionally vs. personally 7:35 - 10:35 | The power of information 10:35 - 13:10 | Gathering your people 13:10 - 16:00 | BIG feelings 16:00 - 17:25 | Being proud of yourself 17:25 - 20:05 | Changing from challenges 20:05 - 21:55 | Parenting choices 21:55 - 24:50 | The children Kristen works with 24:50 - 29:00 | Is resilience learned? 29:00 - 33:00 | Teaching resilience to kids 33:00 - 37:05 | Resilience within yourself 37:05 - 38:15 | Imagining the worst-case scenario 38:15 - 40:00 | Building time in for reflection 40:00 - 43:25 | Empty nest 43:25 - 47:00 | Stop and reflect 47:00 - 50:05 | A truth or lesson about resilience

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   3 Oct 2025

   Everyday Resilience: The Small Stuff Builds The Big Stuff with Dr. Marisa Messore. Ep. 5

   Welcome BACK to How Are You Arriving. This week is the 2nd part of the 4-part series called The Resilience Factor. I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Marisa Messore to my show today. This episode is titled “Everyday Resilience: The Small Stuff Builds The Big Stuff.” Marisa attended Boston University for medical school after completing her undergraduate studies at Tufts. She completed her residency here at the University of Miami, studying OBGYN, and has been in private practice since 1997. In 2003, Marisa joined the menopause society and became a certified menopause practitioner. She is THE doctor to see regarding all things menopause and hormones. Tune in to hear about how she tackles resilience! In this episode… Bouncing BACK Conflict resolution Navigating Covid-19 Looking at the positive Mental breaks Quotes “Resilience is about bouncing BACK but with a new strength.” - Cristina Young “With anything in life, looking at the positives is so important.” - Marisa Messore “When you make the decision to begin to accept you give up real estate in your brain that was preoccupied with fighting it, and all of a sudden that real estate is available for other things” - Cristina Young Timestamps: 0:00 - 3:00 | Intro 3:00 - 4:30 | Definition of resilience 4:30 - 9:00 | What resilience means to Marisa 9:00 - 11:05 | Takeaways from COVID 11:05 - 12:35 | Belonging to something bigger than yourself 12:35 - 15:30 | Resilience within patients 15:30 - 17:45 | Exercise 17:45 - 21:50 | Mindset 21:50 - 25:35 | Menopause affecting resilience 25:35 - 26:35 | Social media 26:35 - 29:50 | The secret sauce managing menopause 29:50 - 32:50 | Not sweating the small stuff 32:50 - 34:25 | Compassion for yourself 34:25 - 38:15 | Menopause being a public topic 38:15 - 38:48 | Outro

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   26 Sept 2025

   Relational Resilience: The Power of Connection Among Teens with Michelle Icard. Ep. 4

   Welcome BACK to How Are You Arriving. This week marks the beginning of a 4-part series called The Resilience Factor. What does it REALLY mean to be resilient? In the next four episodes, we will dive into what resilience looks like in everyday life, in our relationships, amidst internal obstacles, and during significant transitions. Then we will examine the growth that comes after the hardship and struggle. You’ll hear real stories and practical tools that you can apply in your own life. Subscribe now and join me as we explore how resilience helps us bounce BACK! In this episode… Differences in resilience Support system Parents feelings Choices Giving & being given to Teaching teens resilience Being seen Quotes “Some resilience is not about standing alone, but really about leaning into family, friendship, school, culture, and community. Our connections can actually be the strongest anchor in the storm.” - Cristina Young “The whole process of growing up is all about messing up. You have to let your teens mess up in order to grow.” - Michelle Icard “As a parent, you have to accept that you are raising someone apart from you. Someone whose job it is to separate from you. Someone who will be who they’ll be regardless.” - Michele Icard Timestamps: 0:00 - 4:15 | Intro 4:15 - 5:20 | Definition of resilience 5:20 - 8:10 | Support 8:10 - 11:55 | Being strong for others 11:55 - 14:10 | Teaching teens resilience 14:10 - 16:35 | A calm stance as a parent 16:35 - 25:00 | Resilience is challenging 25:00 - 28:50 | Knowing yourself as a parent 28:50 - 32:05 | Being seen & mattering to others 32:05 - 38:50 | Helping your kids know they matter to the family 38:50 - 41:45 | Help kids with the friendship storms 41:45 - 46:20 | Resilience in a time of need 46:20 - 49:50 | Scripts 49:50 - 50:59 | Outro

10. 

    19 Sept 2025

    Max Gelband - Fresh Perspectives and Sharp Insights for a New Year. Ep. 3

    Welcome BACK to How Are You Arriving? This week we have Max Gelband and I think you all are going to love him. Max is a 27 year old real estate broker who is originally from Boulder but has been in Miami for a couple of years. I am lucky enough to know Max because he actually helped me find my office. He is transparent, he is vulnerable, he is smart, and he shares so many interesting insights in this episode. Tune in! In this episode… Goal setting Consistency Motivation/motivators Internal dialogue Support system Self awareness Expectations Attitude & effort Quotes “I think it is important to reflect on what was before we dive into what we hope happens in the future.” - Cristina Young “If I can be a semi-decent human being, I am probably doing better than most of the humans on the earth right now.” - Max Gelband Timestamps: 0:00 - 3:00 | Intro 3:00 - 7:35 | Goal setting for seasons 7:35 - 10:20 | 5 people you spend the most time with 10:20 - 12:20 | Being a semi-decent human being 12:20 - 15:00 | Applying the lessons 15:00 - 17:10 | Changes for seasons 17:10 - 20:35 | Eliminate the ignorance tax 20:35 - 22:45 | Internal monologue 22:45 - 25:00 | Self discipline 25:00 - 27:50 | Humility 27:50 - 32:25 | Upbringing 32:25 - 34:35 | Transparency 34:35 - 37:40 | Free spirit 37:40 - 46:25 | Changing & growing 46:25 - 47:45 | Understanding yourself 47:45 - 50:05 | Let them 50:05 - 53:30 | Future self 53:30 - 54:16 | Outro

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    12 Sept 2025

    Melissa Beattie: Enduring Lessons from a Keen Observer. Ep. 2

    Welcome BACK to How Are You Arriving? This week I have Mel Beattie joining me who is a hoot. She’s smart, she's savvy, and best of all…she’s my neighbor! Mel is a mother, a business school grad, an amazing politician, and a volunteer extraordinaire who is turning over a new leaf that I think will be very inspiring to all of you. Tune in! In this episode… Slowing down Transitions Reinventing Selfish can be GOOD Support system Future self Quotes “We need to think about investing in the future version of you so we can help her feel like she matters.” - Cristina Young “A little unhappiness and discomfort forced me to start changing.” - Melissa Beattie “Yes, maybe it hurts, but as long as I get the lesson out of it, it's so rich.” - Cristina Young Timestamps: 0:00 - 1:25  | Intro 1:25 - 3:30 | How Mel is arriving 3:30 - 5:55  Slowing down 5:55 - 7:35 | Investing in the future version of you 7:35 - 9:35 | Hormones 9:35 - 12:00 | Support system 12:00 - 15:30 | Resources 15:30 - 20:00 | Successful fall 20:00 - 23:00 | Regulating emotions 23:00 - 26:00 | Self-examination 26:00 - 33:00 | Upbringing 33:00 - 35:30 | Independence 35:30 - 40:10 | Setting your kids up to succeed 40:10 - 42:35 | Recording progress 42:35 - 44:25 | Clarity 44:25 - 48:30 | Long-term relationships 48:30 - 51:40 | Measuring internal progress 51:40 - 52:44 | A message to future-self

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    5 Sept 2025

    Looking Back & Leaping Ahead: Lessons Learned, Momentum Gained. Ep. 1

    After 13 years of leading weekly parenting groups, I, Cristina Young, am beyond ready to bring my favorite question to the mic: “How Are You Arriving?” These honest conversations go beyond small talk and into family dynamics, parenting, wellness, tough decisions, aging, and what it means to live authentically. If you’re craving real talk with heart, you’re in the right place. Welcome to the first episode of How Are You Arriving! This week we have Vicky Shusterman who is an attorney and a mother of two high school daughters. We talk about transitions, goals, marking progress, setting things up for the future, and reflecting on things in the past. Tune in! In this episode… Expectations Reflecting Transitions Setting goals Learning lessons Gratitude Self-accountability Quotes “A vision board is so good because it's a tangible reminder of what you aspire to.” - Cristina Young “So many things that are parent-based really have an impact on other aspects in my life, like my career.” - Vicky Shusterman “The other day I said to my son ‘do you want any advice, or do you want me to just bear witness to what you are saying’ and he just wanted me to listen.” - Cristina Young “I would like to set goals that are not purely tied to external markers.” - Vicky Shusterman “Lean into the transition, because it’s happening whether you want it to or not.” - Vicky Shusterman Timestamps: 0:00 - 3:35 | Intro 3:35 - 10:30 | Shifting of seasons 10:30 - 13:40 | Expectations 13:40 - 18:25 | Documenting progress 18:25 - 21:50 | Self-accountability 21:50 - 23:50 | Structured feedback 23:50 - 27:50 | Knowing when your expectations are too high 27:50 - 32:00 | Having a partner 32:00 - 35:10 | Patterns 35:10 - 39:30 | Where we feel motivation 39:30 - 46:35 | A lesson from this conversation 46:35 - 46:56 | Outro Connect with Cristina Young https://cristinayoung.com/ (https://cristinayoung.com/) @cmytherapy⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/cmytherapy/)

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