Wonder In The Weeds

"Wonder in the Weeds" with trauma therapist Cristie Ritz-King.This is the show where we talk about how to live, love, and grow right alongside grief, change, and the "wild messiness of this human life".Moving beyond the role of the "blank slate" therapist , Cristie combines her professional experience with her personal stories of challenge and reinvention. We're not about toxic positivity or influencer-style advice. Instead, this is a space for authentic connection, community , and understanding that we don't have to wait for life to be perfect to feel good.Each week, we'll talk about:Finding "wonder" even when you feel like you're "walking through the weeds".Navigating personal change, from parenting to finding your authentic self.The "Weeds of the Week," where we discuss everything from small daily annoyances to the big things that bother us.Sharing stories to feel less alone in our experiences.Join us to get through the weeds together.Let's connect:➡️ Website: https://thew

Wonder In The Weeds is a health podcast hosted by Cristie Ritz-King, with 102 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Cristie Ritz-King hosts Wonder In The Weeds, a health show with 102 episodes published.

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  Episode #27

  Did I Overcorrect? What My Adult Daughter Taught Me About Parenting | Wonder in the Weeds

  May 20, 202631 minS3

  <p>In this solo episode of Wonder in the Weeds, I'm sitting with a question I can't shake: did I overcorrect as a parent? After a recent conversation with my adult daughter about food, body image, and how she feels in her own skin, I realized some of the lessons I worked so hard to pass down landed in ways I never intended.</p><p>I grew up in Gen X diet culture, with a mom who carried her own complicated relationship with food, and I swore I'd do it differently for my kids. I tied food to mood, wellbeing...

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  Episode #26

  Gen X vs. Gen Z Debate: The Pitt Season 2 & Workplace Accountability

  May 13, 202648 minS3

  <p>Welcome to the podcast! In this episode, my co-host and I get into a passionate generational debate about the season two finale of the hit TV show The Pitt. We discuss Noah Wyle's complex character, Dr. Robbie, and his intense struggles with compassion fatigue. Is his behavior toward his coworkers an understandable reaction to stress, or are younger generations right to demand better workplace boundaries?</p><p>We compare our very different generational perspectives on apologies, making amends, and accountability in high-stress environments. It is a fascinating look at how different age groups consume media and view professional relationships...

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  Episode #25

  Why the Internet is Ruining Dating for Gen Z (Mother-Daughter Chat)

  May 6, 202653 minS3

  <p>Dating in the Internet Age: Gen Z Fears, Gen X Advice & New Music</p><p>Welcome back to the XYZ segment of the Wonder and the Weeds podcast! I am so glad you are here for another conversation with my daughter and co-host.</p><p>Today, we are having a very honest, cross-generational conversation about the realities of modern dating. My daughter shares her perspective on how growing up with unrestricted internet access has given her generation a lot of anxiety and fear around relationships.</p><p>I bring my Gen X experience to the table, offering advice on...

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  Wonder In The Weeds

  What No One Tells You About Sending Your Kid to College (From Both Sides)

  Apr 29, 202647 minS0

  <p>Nearly a year after sending my daughter Faith off to college, we're finally sitting down to talk about what that transition really looked like — the messy, uncomfortable, growth-filled truth of it.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Faith and I dig into what we're calling the "weeds of the week": growing pains. From both sides — me as a mom and a parenting professional, and Faith as the one who actually lived through it.</p><p></p><p>We cover:</p><p>- Why I drove six hours alone on Labor Day weekend — and why I'd do it again</p><p>...

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  The AI Therapy Trap: Why ChatGPT Cannot Replace Real Therapists

  Apr 22, 202640 minS0

  <p>Are tech companies paying therapists to train their automated replacements? </p><p>In this episode of Wonder and the Weeds, I expose the troubling reality of artificial intelligence infiltrating the mental health space.</p><p>From electronic health records pushing AI note-taking to the alarming rise of social media self-diagnosis, I examine why human connection cannot be automated. Discover the critical difference between true therapeutic pattern recognition and the echo chamber of chatbot advice. I also discuss how normal trauma responses are frequently mislabeled as major personality disorders online.</p><p>In this episode, I cover:</p>The AI...

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