<![CDATA[Gold in the Grit: with the shrink sisters]]>Welcome to Gold in the Grit—a podcast about real life, real relationships, and the meaning hiding in the mess.
We’re Audrey and Krysten—sisters, therapists, lifelong listeners, and deeply trustworthy secret-keepers.
This isn’t therapy, and it’s not a spiritual masterclass—it’s honest conversation, grounded perspective, a little humor, and the reminder that you’re not broken… you’re just human and we’re really glad you’re here.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:46:53 GMTFri, 13 Feb 2026 19:14:14 GMT60Audrey and Krysten<p>Welcome to <b>Gold in the Grit</b>—a podcast about real life, real relationships, and the meaning hiding in the mess.<br /> We’re Audrey and Krysten—sisters, therapists, lifelong listeners, and deeply trustworthy secret-keepers.<br /> This isn’t therapy, and it’s not a spiritual masterclass—it’s honest conversation, grounded perspective, a little humor, and the reminder that you’re not broken… you’re just human and we’re really glad you’re here.</p>episodicAudrey and Krystengoldinthegritpodcast@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Episode 2: Being Therapists: what is costs and what we gain]]>This episode explores the role of being the safe person, the challenges and rewards it brings, the importance of setting boundaries, and the experience of vicarious trauma and growth. Finding perspective and empathy from this role and finding the gold in the grit of life.

Takeaways

  • Being the safe person comes with both challenges and rewards
  • Setting boundaries is essential when being the safe person

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Role of the Safe Person
  • 16:26 Setting Boundaries
  • 21:44 Vicarious Trauma and Growth
  • 39:36 Perspective and Empathy
  • 49:47 Finding Gold in the Grit
]]>db6102c3-cc86-4e7c-84a2-f399e155cf3aFri, 29 May 2026 20:45:00 GMT<p>This episode explores the role of being the safe person, the challenges and rewards it brings, the importance of setting boundaries, and the experience of vicarious trauma and growth. Finding perspective and empathy from this role and finding the gold in the grit of life.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Being the safe person comes with both challenges and rewards</li><li>Setting boundaries is essential when being the safe person</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Role of the Safe Person</li><li>16:26 Setting Boundaries</li><li>21:44 Vicarious Trauma and Growth</li><li>39:36 Perspective and Empathy</li><li>49:47 Finding Gold in the Grit</li></ul>yes00:27:2012Episode 2: Being Therapists: what is costs and what we gainfull<![CDATA[Episode 1: The Thing We Kept Avoiding (until we didn't)]]>Audrey and Kristen, sisters and therapists, discuss the journey of creating their podcast, sharing personal experiences, reflections, and insights. They emphasize the importance of being present, finding humor in challenges, and staying connected with each other and their audience.

Takeaways

  • Finding humor in challenges
  • Importance of being present

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Journey to Podcasting
  • 12:17 Synchronicities and New Beginnings
  • 19:20 Reflections on Happiness and Fulfillment
  • 26:42 The Importance of Being Present
  • 34:17 Finding Humor in Challenges
]]>8d20e14c-337c-4397-8146-5f3ce0340a75Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:45:00 GMT<p>Audrey and Kristen, sisters and therapists, discuss the journey of creating their podcast, sharing personal experiences, reflections, and insights. They emphasize the importance of being present, finding humor in challenges, and staying connected with each other and their audience.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Finding humor in challenges</li><li>Importance of being present</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Journey to Podcasting</li><li>12:17 Synchronicities and New Beginnings</li><li>19:20 Reflections on Happiness and Fulfillment</li><li>26:42 The Importance of Being Present</li><li>34:17 Finding Humor in Challenges</li></ul>no00:29:3611Episode 1: The Thing We Kept Avoiding (until we didn't)full