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In this episode of Know Happiness, I sit down with Kristen — a mother, writer and advocate who is courageously sharing her story after years of deep inner work.

Kristen opens up about surviving sexual assault in college, the long-term impact of trauma and self-blame, and what it took for her to finally begin healing. She shares how therapy, motherhood, writing and reconnecting with her voice helped her reclaim her life, her value and her happiness.

Kristen’s story is a reminder that survivors are not alone, they are not responsible for what happened to them, and healing is possible — even decades later.

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Website: https://www.kristintuckerarmstrong.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristintuckerarmstrong/

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00:00 - Intro
00:35 - What Happiness Means to Kristin
02:06 - The Value of Motherhood
03:50 - How Kristin's Definition of Happiness Has Evolved
06:24 - What Was Kristin's Childhood Like?
08:22 - How Kristin Handled Emotions Early in Life
09:49 - Early Environments Shape Difficult Processes
12:09 - Kristin's Experience with Sexual Assault in College
19:43 - A Woman's Vulnerability & Fear of Going Out
21:48 - The Effects of Not Processing Emotions
30:53 - Kristin's Conversation with Her Husband about Her Past
32:36 - Kristin's 2nd Experience with Sexual Assault
39:43 - Why Kristin Can Publicly Speak on Her Past
42:42 - The Impact Kristin Hopes to Have on Other Women
45:51 - "You're not responsible, and you're not alone."
48:17 - How Kristin's Relationship with Herself Has Changed
51:24 - Where to Get the Support You Need
53:21 - How MOCSA Positively Impacted Kristin
54:41 - Kristin's Inspiration to Write Her Book
57:38 - How Kristin's Journey Shaped Her Motherhood
01:01:38 - What Happiness Feels Like Today for Kristin
01:03:14 - Kristin's Advice to Her Younger Self & Listeners
01:05:26 - Outro

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In this episode of "Know Happiness", I sit down with Faye Khoury — also known as The Monti Mama — a certified Montessori teacher, neuroscience-informed parent coach, student of biblical psychology, mother of five in a blended family and author of "Montessori as a Lifestyle".

Faye shares how Montessori is truly a mindset shift:
- Seeing children as capable humans
- Allowing them to contribute
- Letting go of unnecessary control, and
- Building connection through everyday moments

We talk about what it means to raise capable, confident, independent children — not through perfection, but through presence, repair, and trust. So, if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, discouraged or unsure whether you’re doing parenting “right,” this episode is a reminder that it’s never too late to repair, reconnect and choose a different way forward.

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For more information on Faye –
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faye.themontimama/
Website: www.fayekhoury.com
"Montessori as a Lifestyle" Book: https://themontimama.thrivecart.com/montessori-lifestyle/

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00:00 - Intro
01:33 - Why Happiness Means Connection
05:17 - Who is Faye?
08:14 - How the Loss of Her Father Shaped Faye
14:09 - How Early Loss Structures Parental Control
17:37 - Faye's Start with Montessori
19:39 - The Deeper Meaning of Montessori
21:16 - The Impact of Montessori on Children's Capabilities
27:13 - Why Contribution Creates Belonging
28:45 - The Misunderstandings of Montessori
30:02 - Neuroscience & Montessori Coorelation w/ Child Development
32:47 - "I'm healing alongside my children."
35:41 - Focal Shift from Aesthetic to Mindset
37:26 - Where Can One Begin to Learn About Montessori?
39:22 - Why Learning to Disagree Matters Today
43:27 - The Core Message of Faye's Book
44:23 - Weaving Faith into Montessori Practice
45:26 - Faye's Message to Parents Who Feel Behind
46:09 - What Faye Would Tell Her Younger Self
47:18 - Outro

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In this episode of Know Happiness, I sit down with Jessica Ann for a powerful conversation on what it really means to find and sustain happiness from within.

Jess is a former hospice nurse turned soul-led business owner, healer, and coach. She shares her deeply personal journey from working in hospice care, witnessing death and transformation daily, to navigating burnout, postpartum depression and ultimately stepping into her purpose through energy healing, somatic work and coaching.

This episode is a reminder that happiness isn’t something you chase externally; it’s something you cultivate internally through presence, connection, and self-awareness. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of your purpose… this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

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For more information on Jessica Ann –
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaann_co/
Website for 1:1 Services: https://www.jessicaann.co
Jessica's Certification Program: https://www.somaticenergeticsacademy.com

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00:00 - Intro
00:33 - How Jessica Defines Happiness
01:30 - How Being a Hospice Nurse Shaped Jessica
08:55 - What Death Teaches You About Presence & Purpose
11:29 - Hospice Care to a Soul-Led Business Coach
17:56 - What is Somatic Healing?
24:37 - How Jessica Identifies & Handles Burnout
32:27 - "What the f#%k is my purpose?!"
35:39 - A Woman's Need to Find a Passion Outside of Motherhood
41:07 - The Higher-Self Perspective [How Jess Tunes In]
45:55 - Why Mindset Work isn't Permanent Healing
49:47 - What is Intuitive Tapping?
51:36 - "To be happy, stay curious."
53:53 - Why Jess's Boys are Her Purpose [Spiritual Awakening]
58:16 - One Small Way to Feel More Alive
01:00:12 - The Misconception of Happiness
01:00:55 - "Start taking radical responsibility for your life."
01:02:04 - One Embodied Truth of Happiness
01:03:05 - Outro

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ABOUT KNOW HAPPINESS
A series for people seeking alternative therapy, treatments and activities that create long-lasting happiness. Follow along so you can Know Happiness.

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