Living an Intentional Life Podcast
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Creating intentional, incremental daily actions that enable us to root into who we are, expand deeper into our purpose, align with our truths and live out our wildest dreams.
I’m your host, Ashley Strong Smith. In this lifetime, I’ve been honored to continuously live a life that is far beyond my dreams. Taking incremental intentional action every single day, that has compounded to major change and transformation.
Each week, I share tangible tools, tips and resources to invite into your own life. Alongside meeting + getting a peek inside some of the most inspiring women intentionally living their truths!
I truly believe that we are capable of bringing any dream into reality, of blooming the most vibrant lotus flower from trudging through thick mud, of honoring our deepest truth and being in full expression in this human experience as after all, we are limitless!
Living an Intentional Life Podcast
Moving Through the Mess: A Journey of Clarity and Contentment with Dr. Christine Coleman, PhD, LMFT | Episode 156
Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I have the most beautiful + intimate honor of sitting in connection + conversation with Dr. Christine Coleman, PhD, LMFT! This episode is a deep dive into, "Moving Through the Mess: A Journey of Clarity and Contentment!"
As we move through this episode, Christine shares :
- Moving through grief + loss after her mother passed away from Cancer.
- Moving through deep depression + giving herself grace, space and time to just be and feel into what was present.
- Getting still, quiet + real with ourselves.
- The power of collaborating + working together.
- Trust the process with intentionality, incremental growth + in honoring of the evolution of us!
About Christine :
Dr. Christine Coleman is the Founder and CEO of POC Thriving, a consulting and private practice specializing in the intersection of mental health and equity-centered leadership. With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Coleman supports high-achieving diverse leaders and the organizations committed to their growth and retention. Her work equips companies to embed psychological safety, belonging, and cultural care into their leadership strategies—so their teams don’t just perform, they thrive. Grounded in deep clinical expertise and evidence-based approaches, Dr. Coleman partners with people-driven companies to build cultures that sustain both innovation and well-being.
Dr. Christine Coleman is the recipient of the University of San Francisco’s Living the Mission award for her commitment to the wellbeing of women and girls. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Sol Sisters Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to helping women overcome societal barriers through transformative educational and empowerment experiences.
Dr. Coleman holds a B.S. in Psychology from Azusa Pacific University, a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco, a license to practice Marriage and Family Therapy in California, and a Ph.D in Marriage and Family Therapy from Eastern University.
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