//podcastplus.net/feed/chat-with-crystal~54dbfaec Chat with Crystal is a fresh, new podcast that allows listeners to hear real-life empowerment coaching calls with best-selling author and founder of the S.W.A.T. Institute -- the #1 Empowerment Coach Certification in the world, exclusively for women!To learn more about how to join the call live and get coached yourself, visit: https://www.swatinstitute.com/chat-with-crystal-podcast. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:20:38 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1679581269-user-391788403-i-want-to-have-a-baby-on-my-own.mp3 During this episode, Michela calls in. You may remember her if you listened to October's Chat with Crystal. She shares that she just turned 40 and has dreamed of having a baby for several years. Having frozen her eggs and embryos, Michela now feels she's in a place where she's ready, but keeps feeling stuck in shame and fear around people's judgment about conceiving solo via IVF and a sperm donor rather than with a partner. Although having had the opportunity to have a child with a partner early in her 30s, Michela shares she feels shame for deciding not to move forward with her pregnancy at that time, as her relationship and situation weren't ideal for raising a child. Now, in a much better place but single, she can't help feeling this inner calling to be a mother, but another part of her worries about what people will think. Not acting on what she really wants to do is causing her to feel angry and frustrated with herself. Listen to Crystal coach Michela around making this big decision, navigating what it w... Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:57:50 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1679581269-user-391788403-i-want-to-have-a-baby-on-my-own.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1521696094-user-391788403-why-am-i-procrastinating-my-purpose.mp3 During this episode of Chat with Crystal, Melody joins the line. She shares that, as a student in the Personal Empowerment Coach Certification, she keeps procrastinating starting her practice coaching sessions (as all students near the end of their training with the S.W.A.T. Institute must complete 30 practice coaching sessions to graduate). Having previously called into Chat with Crystal before, Melody also shares that she's feeling excited as her business idea, which she discussed on the last call, has since morphed into something even more beautiful. And that she and her husband have had a breakthrough since then, too, and this could be a business for both of them. But yet, she still finds herself nervous and procrastinating rolling it out. As they start talking, she shares that part of the reason for this is that her business will deal with helping people transition from religion to spirituality--something that has been so transformational in both her and her husband's life. But, she fears what people wil... Wed, 24 May 2023 19:24:23 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1521696094-user-391788403-why-am-i-procrastinating-my-purpose.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1521593743-user-391788403-do-i-honor-this-stage-of-my-life-or-push-through-toward-my-dreams.mp3 During this episode of Chat with Crystal, Crystal chats with Johanna from Finland. Johanna starts the call by asking, “Is it possible to just be an author without having a company?” Johanna shares that she’s written and self-published three books but is a “very bad salesperson” and says she loves writing but doesn’t know how to sell the books. At the same time, she ran a company for ten years, but is in a different stage of her life, having since gotten married, had a child, and is now in her 40s, in her perimenopause and wants to minimize stress and enjoy this next phase of life, while also ensuring her child is old enough for her to have more time for herself. But, she feels conflicted because she has a big vision, message, and dreams that she believes will help the world. This is a conversation about women in business, publishing, menopause (and perimenopause), hormones, and more! Wed, 24 May 2023 16:51:23 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1521593743-user-391788403-do-i-honor-this-stage-of-my-life-or-push-through-toward-my-dreams.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1475990623-user-391788403-small-steps-lead-to-giant-strides.mp3 In honor of International Women's Day, for the first time, we opened up our private conference lines for another hour of Chat with Crystal this month! This is a chance for more women to get 1-on-1 coaching with Crystal, free of charge and anonymously. Yay!During this episode, Crystal first chats with Joscelyn, who shares that as a coach-in-training, she's having trouble remembering her "why," and is experiencing some limiting beliefs that are causing her to self-sabotage. Some of these beliefs include, who am I to be a coach? Who would I work with? Who would my client be? While at the same time, Joscelyn also shares that she's at a stage in her life where she doesn't want to feel that she owes anyone anything. She'd love to be able to create a career on her terms, like a coaching biz. Joscelyn also shares that she's always been introverted and that the sisterhood and community within the school have been so significant for her, as she's been emotionally hurt by female friends over the years that she's never r... Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:12:17 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1475990623-user-391788403-small-steps-lead-to-giant-strides.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1460794519-user-391788403-fear-is-stopping-me-in-my-tracks.mp3 On this episode, Crystal kicks it off by sharing some of her own experiences since our last Chat with Crystal episode, including how she was able to “release” 40 lbs during our hiatus. Although it feels incredible, it’s really not about the weight. Crystal shares how enforcing more boundaries, speaking her truth, and inviting more “temperance” into her life (her “word” of the year) has made such a massive impact.Our first caller is Amy. Having chatted with Crystal before over one-on-one coaching, Amy shares how although she’s gotten everything “ready to go” for an upcoming project she’s launching at her already established and super cool business; she’s finding herself stuck in fear and unable to execute it and share it with her world (and her already “warm” list), in fear of being judged. Crystal helps Amy identify where she’s feeling this fear in her body, work through it, and help reframe things in a more accurate and Self-loving way. As we always teach in Empowerment Coaching... Fri, 03 Mar 2023 21:38:28 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1460794519-user-391788403-fear-is-stopping-me-in-my-tracks.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1282795288-user-391788403-i-have-no-motivation.mp3 On this month's Chat with Crystal, Sarah joins the call. Sarah shares that she feels she's been struggling for a long time. She says she feels 'stuck in a rut' and knows she needs to push forward with her own business and get financially secure but feels the lack of motivation in her personal life has taken over. After chatting further, Crystal tells Sarah that she thinks there's something deeper happening, and rather than directly talking about Sarah's messaging and her business, she wants to help figure out what the block is in Sarah's life that's keeping her stuck. Together, Crystal takes Sarah through a body scan exercise to understand where she's feeling resistance in her body and help her open up her heart to be vulnerable. After doing so, Sarah shares that she knows what the thing in her life is that keeps her stuck — her abusive marriage. Together, they work through some fears and obstacles that Sarah has around leaving to help solution them and make them seem not as scary, as well as some small act... Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:16:09 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1282795288-user-391788403-i-have-no-motivation.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1263571978-user-391788403-dogs-mirror-their-owners.mp3 On this month's Chat with Crystal episode, Jenn joins the call. Jenn shares that she's been a student at S.W.A.T. for the last ten years in the original Master Empowerment Coach Certification (MECC), and in that time, she feels like she's taken more time than she "should have" to complete the program and get clarity on her business. However, Jenn's now at the end of her MECC studies getting ready to graduate and is ready to put herself out there. Still, she is having a bit of a disconnect with her current business that she'd love to marry with her Empowerment Coaching business. Crystal asks Jenn if she could wave a magic wand and do anything; what would she do? Jenn shares that she's doing a lot of it now. As a dog trainer, teacher, and coach for the last 20 years, she knows how so often with her clients, when a dog comes in with a behavioral issue, it almost always has to do with the owner. Our dogs often mirror us back, and usually, both the owner and the dog need coaching. Crystal reassures Jenn that this ... Fri, 06 May 2022 21:30:45 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1263571978-user-391788403-dogs-mirror-their-owners.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1244709190-user-391788403-custody-battles-empowerment.mp3 On this month’s Chat with Crystal episode, Nicole joins the call.Nicole shares that she’s been in a 7-year-long custody battle from hell with her ex over their daughter. Living with autism, Nicole is a brilliant and educated software engineer and expresses the impact this custody battle has had on her life and the injustices she’s endured by the courts because of her disability. Now living in an RV, desperate to get custody of her daughter, Nicole is looking for a discrimination advocacy contingency lawyer who can assist her. Listen as Crystal talks through the details with Nicole to see if there’s a way we can support her in staying in her most empowered energy while going through this journey. Angelika also briefly joins the call to share that she too has an ex-partner who makes things difficult for her and her young child. She also shares that she’s been struggling day-to-day to stay in her Woman Energy. Crystal shares some advice with Angelika on how she can stay feeling empowered while remindin... Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:10:28 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1244709190-user-391788403-custody-battles-empowerment.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1229375053-user-391788403-i-hate-my-inner-people-please.mp3 On this month's Chat with Crystal, Ginny calls in.Ginny shares that she always thought she was confident for most of her life, but lately, she's been catching herself in self-doubt. She says that she listens back to things she says at work and thinks to herself, "shut up, Ginny!" When Crystal asks what she means, Ginny explains that she is in constant people-pleasing mode, always apologizing when she doesn't need to and over-thanking people for every little thing. She wants to be her most empowered self but feels like this people-pleasing energy is holding her back. Ginny also explains that she quit drinking months ago, which has made her feel great, but since then, she started noticing these behaviours. She acknowledges that drinking was definitely part of her confident 'mask' that got her through many situations in life. Crystal works with Ginny to identify her two parts, or archetypes, that are coming to the surface -- little 8-year old 'Sarah' and 'Ginger' — her teenage 'addict' daughter energy. This ca... Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:15:55 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1229375053-user-391788403-i-hate-my-inner-people-please.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1212299512-user-391788403-chat-with-crystal-feb-4-2022.mp3 On this month's episode, Elka calls in. She shares that although she's trying her best to stay high vibing, she feels discouraged. After chatting with Elka more, Crystal learns that apart from being in the healing and wellness industry for 30+ years, Elka is now a part of a network marketing company that sells essential oils. Elka also has an expertise in oils that she carries from her 30+ year-long career. She says she keeps trying to share her business and connect with clients but is having trouble getting them to sign up. Elka also shares that she's been doing this business for a few years. Crystal asks Elka why she's continued to ''do the business'' if she finds it difficult and isn't feeling successful with it. As they chat, Crystal asks Elka to dive deep into her ''why.'' Initially, Elka shares that she wants to help people feel good and be happy, essentially to make the world a better place. Crystal asks again, "why?" And as they dig in, Elka uncovers her real WHY for doing this business and how she ne... Tue, 08 Feb 2022 20:18:57 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1212299512-user-391788403-chat-with-crystal-feb-4-2022.mp3