Episode Details

In this inspiring and personal episode, Joan is in conversation with Kristine Ochu, author, speaker, resilience coach, and “Modern-Day LumberJill”. While fully immersed in competitive log rolling in her youth, she discovered the power of positive psychology which would be a springboard to what she is doing today.

Kristine shares her incredible story from growing up in a community where the World Lumberjack Championships were held, to a successful career in corporate HR, moving through divorce, many years as a single mother, and living with an unexpected health challenge. All of these experiences ultimately led to her designing workshops, writing books, and sharing  tools to help women reclaim their power. Her journey is a testament to the power of taking just “one more step”.

Whether you’re navigating a new season of life, dealing with loss or health setbacks, or rediscovering your creative spark, this episode offers uplifting wisdom, emotional honesty, and actionable tools to support your next act.

Episode Highlights
➔ Growing up among world champions and discovering life lessons through log rolling
➔ How a teenage rivalry and The Power of Positive Thinking shaped her mindset and won her the title of World Champion Log Roller
➔ Kristine’s career as an HR executive and the challenges of being a single mom
➔ Surviving a rare neurological illness
➔ Creating The Night of a Woman’s Soul workshop series
➔ Writing her bestselling novel Campfire Confessions with embedded healing tools
➔ Powerful daily practices for shifting from stress to calm
➔ Launching inspirational bracelets and a new handbook: Keep on Rolling
 

Follow along with Kristine Ochu:

 Website: https://www.kristineochu.com
Instagram: @kristineochu
Book: Campfire Confessions
Children’s Book: Owl and the Naughty Ducks 
 

Jewelry mentioned: @julzameliaisland on Instagram and her website www.ameliaislandjulz.com 

Learn more and follow along with me - Joan Paul

Website: https://hernextact.com/

instagram: @hernextact

facebook: @joanpaul

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Thank you for listening and remember, you're never too old, and it's not too late! That one day is now!

xojoan