Episode Overview:In this raw and unfiltered episode, Kristen shares one of the most vulnerable moments of her life—the unraveling of her personal identity, the toxicity of success addiction, and the deeply human consequences of building self-worth entirely around a business. This is the second part of her behind-the-scenes story, and it’s not easy listening. Trigger warning: This episode discusses topics such as suicidal ideation, addiction, emotional breakdown, and marital strain.Through heartbreak, pain, and brutal self-awareness, Kristen details how she reached her breaking point and the darkness that ultimately led to her healing journey. She explores what it means to lose yourself in the pursuit of achievement, the false safety of validation through external success, and the courage it takes to ask for help and be seen in your most broken state.This is not just an episode—it’s a lifeline for anyone who has ever felt like they were falling apart behind the scenes.Timestamps:00:03 – Welcome + Important trigger warning01:27 – The weight of sharing hard stories02:19 – Ignoring the warning signs and pushing through pain04:35 – The season of invincibility and missing the check engine light05:28 – How validation addiction builds unnoticed07:34 – Business as a dopamine supplier and feedback loop09:31 – “Am I loved? Am I safe? Do I matter?” – Using business to answer soul questions11:46 – When the business couldn’t answer anymore14:44 – The fragile sense of self and the beginning of the breakdown17:11 – Escaping with fiction, fantasy, and avoidance19:26 – When you justify the escape by saying “I’m not hurting anyone”21:33 – Traveling constantly and still feeling empty23:49 – Using wealth to numb pain and buy happiness26:24 – The fallout: A marriage crisis and being found out28:48 – The darkest 72 hours30:45 – Keynotes, private jets, and suicidal thoughts33:44 – The people who said “Come home”37:19 – The return: facing the consequences and fighting to rebuild41:02 – Why this wasn't the end, but the beginning43:19 – Starting a 12-step recovery program45:27 – First virtual meeting in a hotel robe—true humility48:17 – Radical grace, empathy, and the gift of being chosen despite the mess50:11 – A call for listeners to let others inKey Takeaways:<ul><li>Success addiction can look like high performance, but it often hides profound inner unrest.</li><li>Business cannot answer the deepest questions of identity, love, safety, and belonging.</li><li>Escapism—whether through work, reading, shopping, or performance—can quietly become destructive.</li><li>Healing begins with brutal honesty, surrender, and letting people in.</li><li>True freedom starts when you’re willing to be seen and loved at your lowest.</li></ul> Call to Action:If today’s episode resonated with you, don’t keep it to yourself.<ul><li>Screenshot and share it on Instagram, tag<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thekristenboss" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @thekristenboss</a> so we can shout you out.</li><li>Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover this life-changing conversation.</li><li>Visit<a href="http://www.kristenboss.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.kristenboss.com</a> for coaching programs, resources, and support.</li></ul> Resources Mentioned:<ul><li>Episode: “<a href="https://kristenboss.com/2am-thoughts-the-truth-about-business/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2:00 AM Business Thoughts”</a> – For deeper insight on Kristen’s launch-driven business model and dopamine cycles.</li></ul> If you or someone you know needs mental health and/or addiction support:&nbsp;<ul><li>National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US): Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org – Available 24/7 for free, confidential support.</li><li>Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.</li><li>12-Step Recovery Programs – While not named specifically, Kristen mentions her journey into a recovery process that saved her life. Research local and virtual resources if you think you need help: <a href="https://findrecovery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://findrecovery.com/</a> </li></ul> Next Week:The journey continues. Tune in for Part 3 as Kristen shares how healing began—what changed, how she restructured her life and identity, and how redemption and freedom started to take root.

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