# 126: The Power of Connection in Healing & Growth with Cristina Simmons

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Podcast: [Time to Pivot](https://stenobird.com/podcast/time-to-pivot-6304703)
Published: 2026-05-04T07:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://time-to-pivot-paige-killian.captivate.fm
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Duration seconds: 3012

## Resource

Oh how I love my girl, Cristina P. Simmons, who is the bestselling author of Eat Your Feelings , a trauma-informed occupational therapist, and writing coach who bridges science, story, and soul. Drawing from her personal healing journey and clinical expertise, she helps women understand emotional energy, regulate their nervous systems, and use storytelling as a powerful tool for healing, clarity, and transformation. Stay tuned for a future episode with her since she is now a TEDx Speaker with her topic: Non-Verbal Communication and Emotional Intelligence: Why Energy Matters More Than Words . Highlights: (03:45) Eat Your Feelings- Sound familiar? (09:12) An emotional crutch (12:19) Why the body often runs the show (22:14) Connection is key (37:33) A simple breathwork tool (42:58) A powerful new project born from one conversation Mentioned: @cristinapsimmons & @soul_story_collective on Instagram cristinapsimmons.com soulstorycollective.net Eat Your Feelings book on Amazon Enjoying the Time To Pivot podcast? I’d love for you to ‘write a review’ on Apple Podcasts. If you share it on social, tag me @everythingwithstylemom so I can thank you for listening! Helpful links: Let’s TALK ! View my SERVICES . Get my BOOK/AUDIOBOOK on Amazon. Book me to SPEAK for your next event! Instagram @EverythingWithStyleMom TikTok @everythingwithstylemom . Get helpful videos on my YOUTUBE Channel. Find more resources at EverythingWithStyle.com .

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