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The Kristen Boss PodcastMindset Marketing Sales Author: Kristen Boss
The Kristen Boss Podcast is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone navigating major life transitions who want to build something that truly sustains them. Host Kristen Boss, co-founder of Sondera and bestselling author of "Pivot to Purpose," brings you vulnerable, unfiltered conversations about what it really takes to create aligned, sustainable success. After building and walking away from a 20 million business, Kristen has learned that true success isn't just about building businessesit's about building a life that can sustain you through everything. Each episode features solo deep dives where Kristen shares real-time insights on the questions she's sitting with and the challenges she's navigating, plus conversations with authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and everyday people who've figured out how to thrive through major pivots. Whether you're building a company, raising kids, navigating a major transition, or simply trying to figure out what fulfillment actually means, this show explores entrepreneurship that feels aligned and approachable, high performance that impacts all areas of life, and what it truly means to evolve, change, grow, and pivot. This is for anyone ready to stop chasing someone else's version of success and go deeper into what's possible when you lead with intention. New episodes drop weekly, bringing you practical wisdom for living and leading authentically in a world that often demands otherwise. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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241. Hope Hustler: Addicted to the Idea of Change
Episode 241
Monday, 1 December, 2025
Today Kristen Boss pulls back the curtain on a common struggle so many high-achievers face which is being addicted to the idea of transformation rather than the actual process of it.If you’re someone who constantly finds themselves buying planners, signing up for new programs, and telling yourself, “This time will be different” only to fizzle out days later? This episode is a must-listen. Kristen introduces the concept of the “Hope Hustler”: someone hooked on the emotional high of fresh starts but who struggles to stay committed when the novelty wears off.She breaks down the psychology behind this pattern, the nervous system’s role in resistance, and how our obsession with speed and excitement keeps us from real transformation. Kristen also outlines a better way forward — one that prioritizes sustainability, nervous system regulation, and a grounded approach to growth.Key Takeaways:Why dopamine and novelty trick us into starting but not finishingHow being a “Hope Hustler” erodes self-trust over timeThe four nervous system stress responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) and how they show up in goal-settingWhy tolerating boredom is essential for long-term successThe true cost of chasing intensity over intentionalityHow to build a relationship with process, not just outcomesResources & Links:If you’re a Hope Hustler, you need to be at the 3-Day Success Rewire Challenge happening December 8-10th! Timestamps:0:00 – Welcome + Quick Event Announcement2:00 – The dopamine hit of fresh starts5:30 – Who is a Hope Hustler?8:00 – Why desire isn’t the problem — resistance is13:00 – How our stress responses sabotage progress19:00 – The cost of false starts and eroded self-trust25:00 – How to break the Hope Hustler cycle29:00 – Redefining success: continuity over intensity32:00 – Final thoughts + How to join the Success RewireIf this episode resonated with you, leave a quick review or share it on Instagram and tag @thekristenboss—she just might repost you! ❤️For more resources and to connect with Kristen, visit: www.kristenboss.com
