Dear Life with Christina Rasmussen

Ep. 133: Christina Rasmussen - Stop Modifying Yourself

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I talk about showing up as yourself without any modifications. Without the adjustments you had to make to survive the world we live in. I'd love...

Ep. 132: Christina Rasmussen - Self-Compassion

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It has been a few weeks since we've had a new episode and this one is a short one about self-compassion. I also talk about why I took a break from wri...

Ep. 131: The Life-Altering Conversations of 2021

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We wind up 2021 with clips from a few episodes that I loved and that I hope you'll love, too. You can find the links/episode numbers to the full episo...

Ep. 130: Christina Rasmussen - Express Yourself

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Inside of all of us there lives an identity, a personality that is always hidden. Only a small percentage of people are able to show up in the world e...

Ep. 129: Christina Rasmussen - The Open Sea

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about making sure that in your life, in your relationships, with your family, your friends, and with yourself that you honor the open sea persp...

Ep. 128: Christina Rasmussen - Grief and Joy in the Holiday Season

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season is upon us and so are the complex feelings that can come with it. I talk about the contrast of the happiness of the holidays and th...

Ep. 127: Diane Wald - A Writer's Life

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As you know, I love writing and I'd also love for you to write. I have received hundreds, if not thousands of messages, from people who want to write ...

Ep. 126: Dominique Antiglio - Finding Freedom and Trusting Yourself

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I had a deep, intentional, and grounding conversation with a sophrologist named Dominique Antiglio. Dominique is a Sophrologist and founder of global...

Ep. 125: Christina Rasmussen - Living As Your True Self

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about stepping into the power of the true self and releasing the grip that fear has on us. What would happen if you didn't modify who you were ...

Ep. 124: Christina Rasmussen - Going Back Home

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christina talks about the places she has traveled recently and how important it is to make mindful decisions about returning to places that may hold p...

Ep. 123: Dr. Piero Calvi-Parisetti - Is Death Real?

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is with Dr. Piero Calvi-Parisetti who has dedicated the last 15 years of his life to exploring the data and evidence in our world to s...

Ep. 122: David Richman - Winning in the Middle of the Pack

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Now and again, I get to have a conversation with someone who is so extraordinary in ways that I didn't expect even after researching their lives and a...

Ep. 121: Nicole Stott - Back to Earth

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is with one of my favorite people in the universe, astronaut Nicole Stott. Her book, "Back to Earth" is out now for everyone to enjoy....

Ep. 120: Paul Selig - A Conversation with a Channel About Our True Self

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's conversation is going to feel very different. This is an opportunity for the person who sees the world in a more traditional way to see it in ...

Ep. 119: Jennifer Katz - On Being a "Good Widow" and Dating After Loss

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Jennifer Katz. The author of "The Good Widow." Jennifer lost her husband unexpectedly 3 years ago after 18 years of marriage.  We di...

Ep. 118: Christina Rasmussen - The Sunrise

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For those who follow me on Instagram, you see that I often post photographs of the sunrise and I feel that there's something really special about it. ...

Ep. 117: Andrea Owen - Surviving Infidelity, Coming Back Stronger

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is someone that you're going to fall head over heels with. In this conversation, Andrea is transparent, vulnerable, and honest. This is ...

Ep. 116: Elina & Isabel - An Intimate Conversation About Loss With My Daughters

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a very special one. I invited my daughters for the first time to publicly share about their loss journey. They share how the loss o...

Ep. 115: Karen V. Johnson - From Judge to Shaman After the Loss of Her Son

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's conversation is with Karen Johnson, a healer and writer who spent 30 years of her life working as a judge until her beloved son, Ben, died fro...

Ep 114: Nancy Levin - Stepping Out From Behind the Curtain and Into the Full Expression of Her Life

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We re-visit a conversation with Nancy Levin and this time with better audio than before! We talk about her divorce and how hard it was for her to walk...

Ep. 113: Eric Hodgdon - A Conversation with a Dad About Losing His Daughter

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I really got the sense that Eric cares so much about the people that he helps work through their grief journey. His daughter passed away several years...

Ep 112: Christina Rasmussen - Life Needs to Be Easy and New Post-Quarantined Life

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I am talking about reentering after a long quarantined year. Why it is important to not assume that you are the same person you wer...

Ep. 111: Steven Kotler - Flow States, Grief, and Doing Impossible Things

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I have one of my favorite human beings. Steven Kotler has researched, studied, experienced, and presented the information about fl...

Ep. 110: Jimmy Choi - From a Life-Altering Diagnosis to American Ninja Warrior

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy Choi joins me to talk about his journey from being diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's disease when he was 27 to the motivational speaker and...

Ep. 109: Frank White - How Space Can Shift Our Reality

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Frank White, author and space philosopher, is back for another incredible conversation. Frank and I have become great friends since our first intervie...

Ep. 108: Dr. Parker J. Palmer - How to Be Faithful to Yourself

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am thrilled to introduce you to today's guest, Dr. Parker J. Palmer, a prolific author of ten books and thought leader. This conversation felt perfe...

Ep. 107: Anita Moorjani - Sensitive is the New Strong

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I welcome New York Times best-selling author and international speaker, Anita Moorjani. I have been following Anita's amazing work...

Ep. 106: Tammy Lally - Getting Honest About Money

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm happy to introduce you to Tammy Lally a Certified Money Coach, TED Speaker, and Author of Money Detox. She helps others master their finances by s...

Ep. 105: Dr. Lise Deguire - Flashback Girl

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm happy to introduce you to today's guest Dr. Lise Deguire a clinical psychologist and author of a beautiful and inspirational new book called Flash...

Ep. 104: Christine Hassler - It's Never Too Late to Change Your Life

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I really enjoyed this conversation with Christine and I hope that you do too! Please comment below or share with me on social media to let me In today...

Ep. 103: Chris Meyer - Lessons about Life from a Funeral Guy

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is not what at all what you might expect when I tell you that he is known as "the funeral guy" and that he owns two funeral homes. Chris...

Christina Rasmussen - It's My 49th Birthday Today

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's my 49th Birthday today and I wanted to release a special solo episode to celebrate this day with all of you.  I'm @christinarasmussen7 on Instag...

Ep. 102: Terri Cole - Let's Talk About Your Boundaries

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of this week's conversation with my guest Terri Cole. Terri is a licensed psychotherapist, relationship ...

Ep. 101: Dr. Lisa Shulman - Before and After Loss: A Neurologist's Perspective on Loss, Grief, and Our Brain

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so happy to introduce you to today's guest, Dr. Lisa Shulman. As I told her at the beginning of our conversation, had I found her work when I expe...

Ep. 100: Debra Silverman - A Fun Conversation With An Astrologist

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm happy to introduce you to this week's guest, Debra Silverman. Debra is an author, astrologer, and clinical psychologist. Over the past 40 years of...

Ep. 99: Don Hoffman - Do We See Reality As It Is?

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm happy to introduce you to Don Hoffman. Don is a professor emeritus of cognitive sciences at the University of California, Irvi...

Ep. 98: Tom Campbell - Can We Really Have Out Of Body Experiences?

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Tom Campbell. Tom is a Physicist and Consciousness Researcher that began researching altered states of consciousness with Bob Monroe ...

Ep. 97: Christina Rasmussen - Life Reentry

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm doing something a little different than I have done before. While many listeners are likely familiar with my story and my work, I'm aware t...

Ep. 96: Kelley Lynn - Finding Love and Comedy After Loss

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm very happy to introduce you to Kelley Lynn. She is an actor, comedian, TEDx speaker, grief coach, and author of the book "My H...

Ep. 95: MaryLiz Bender - A Journey From Homelessness to Mars

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm thrilled to introduce you to today's guest, MaryLiz Bender. She is one of the people in the space world that can combine space and humans really w...

Ep. 94: Dr. Bruce Greyson - A Doctor's Revelations on His 40-Year-Long Quest on Near Death Experiences

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm happy to introduce you to the remarkable Dr. Bruce Greyson. He is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Science...

Ep. 93: Dr. Anoop Kumar - Redefining Reality with an Emergency Physician

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm happy to introduce you to Dr. Anoop Kumar. He is an emergency physician, mind-body strategist, speaker, and author. Anoop has ...

Ep. 92: Mike Vardy - How To Manage Your Time. Advice From a Productivity Expert

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I want to introduce you to productivity strategist, Mike Vardy. You may be wondering how speaking about productivity fits into the...

Ep. 91: Ashley Jones - What The Loss of My Daughter Taught Me About Love

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I'm happy to introduce you to Ashley Jones, the founder of the Love Not Lost Foundation. Ashley shares with us her incredible stor...

Ep. 90 - Frank White: What the Experiences of Astronauts Can Teach Us About Life, Loss, and the Universe

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are some people that come by your life and you realize that they are not only special because of what their impact has been on our world, but al...

Ep. 89: SARK - Grieving Deeply While Living Wildly

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, I'm happy to welcome Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy, also known as SARK. If you haven't yet heard of SARK or been immersed in h...

Ep. 88: Danny Gough - Life After Stepping on the Biggest Stage

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm happy to introduce you to Danny Gough. Danny is an intuitive coach, songwriter, musician and inspirational mentor. He is also ...

Ep. 87: Jamie Butler - The Life of a Medium

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm welcoming Jamie Butler, a natural born medium, is back for another interview. Our first conversation is one of our most listen...

Ep. 86: Christina Rasmussen - A Prayer of Hope and Healing for 2021

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Well, here we are, it's 2021. I know for a lot of you this week is the beginning of getting back to "normal" after the holidays. But if you're like me...

Ep. 85: Christina Rasmussen - Hope for New Beginnings

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's the final episode of the year, and I'm the opportunity to pause and reflect. 2020 has been a year unlike any other that we have faced. So many un...

Holiday Series - How Do I Remember My Husband During the Holidays?

27 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christina answers the question: "This will be the third year without the foundation of our family. My kids are 27 and 25 and living their own lives an...

Holiday Series - How Can I Stop Crying During the Holiday Season?

26 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christina answers the question: "I need to find a way to stop crying. Every day for the past 7 months....the holidays are going to be tough as it will...

Holiday Series - Will the Holiday Season Ever Get Easier?

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christina answers the question: "This is our first round of holidays without our person. Have plotted things that are different for both Thanksgiving ...

Holiday Series - How Can I Stop Celebrating the Holidays So My Loss is Not Magnified?

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christina answers the question: "This will be my second Christmas without my son, and my birthday is on the December 12th. My question is, How can I s...

Holiday Series - How do I Get Through the Holidays Knowing They Have What I Lost?

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christina answers the question: "My life is full of loss and sometimes I believe it will never stop. I lost my daughter in July, she was stillborn. I ...

Holiday Series - How to Keep Up with Traditions When It's Too Painful

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christina answers this question: "I don't know how to get past the visions of my son fighting for his life last year on December 21-29. I spent that C...

Ep. 84: Christina Rasmussen - It's Been a Hard Year

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm solo on the podcast this week because I wanted to check-in with you as we head into the final days of what has been a deeply felt and unexpected y...

Ep. 83: Christina Rasmussen - Inspiration For a Really Hard Year

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm doing something a little different this week and bringing you some of my favorite and most inspiring moments from the podcast this year. It's been...

Ep. 82: Dr. Jade Teta: Part 2 - The Ease and Simplicity of a Healthy Life

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm welcoming Dr. Jade Teta back for another interview. In our first conversation, Jade and I discussed his personal transformatio...

Ep. 81: Christina Rasmussen - A Thanksgiving Day Just For You

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are about to step into a hard week. Millions of people are not able to be with their families due to loss, due to COVID-19, due to illness, due to ...

Ep. 80: Erin Matlock - Choosing to Live

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

NOTE: Please note, this episode contains conversation about suicidal thoughts and attempts. Please take good care of yourself if these topics are trig...

Ep. 79: Christina Rasmussen - Grief During Elections

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm solo again on the podcast this week because this moment in time, for our country and for the world is not something I could ignore. I've had some ...

Ep. 78: Mark Liebenow - The Wilderness of Grief

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so very happy to introduce you to this week's guest, author, poet, and blogger Mark Liebenow. Mark is one of the very few people I feel I can trul...

Ep. 77: Dr. Jade Teta - Ready For Battle

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm excited to introduce Dr. Jade Teta to you today because his gifts in this world are so massive and incredible. Jade is an integrative physician, a...

Ep. 76: Christina Rasmussen - Invisible Loss: The Grief That No One Talks About

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I am speaking with you about something that cannot be seen, cannot be felt directly, and cannot be acknowledged easily by you...

Ep. 75: Christina Rasmussen - Finding Freedom with Age

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm solo on the podcast again this week and I want to speak with you about the change that is happening inside of us. The changes that come to us with...

Ep. 74: Christina Rasmussen - My Year of Thinking Differently About Food

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm solo on the podcast again this week and I'm sharing my thoughts and personal experience on a topic I wasn't sure I should talk about. I almost did...

Ep. 73: Christina Rasmussen - A Different View on Dating

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm solo on the podcast this week and I'm sharing my thoughts on a topic I get asked about a lot. It's also a topic that can cause a lot of fear and u...

Ep. 72: Nicole Stott - Lessons From Space For Life On Earth

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are some people that come by your life and you realize that they are not only special because of what their impact has been on our world but als...

Ep. 71: Dr. Rick Hanson - Coming Home To Yourself

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm speaking with Dr, Rick Hanson Ph.D. Rick describes himself as a neuropsychologist and is also a New York Times bestselling aut...

Ep. 70: Jessie Sheehan - Starting Over: From an Actress to a Lawyer to a Baker

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm happy to introduce you to Jessie Sheehan. Jessie is an actress, turned lawyer, turned professional baker! I'm very happy to sh...

Ep. 69: Laura Day - Presence, Intuition, and the Importance of Mourning

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm happy to introduce you to Laura Day. Laura is a practicing intuitive and a New York Times bestselling author. I first came acr...

Ep. 68: Neale Donald Walsch - A Personal Conversation with the Man Who Wrote Conversations with God

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm so happy to share a beautiful conversation with someone you may think you know well based on his very popular books; Conversat...

Ep. 67: T.S. Harris - The Face of Love. A Conversation about Love, Art and Making Dreams Come True

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm thrilled to introduce you to one of my very favorite artists, T.S. (Tracey) Harris. Tracey has been with me for many years as ...

Ep. 66: Jane Green - Choosing Yourself and Other Courageous Feats

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm thrilled to introduce you to one of my very favorite authors, Jane Green. First of all, I want to say that I adore her. I love...

Ep. 65: Amit Goswami Ph.D. - A Conversation About Life, Death, and Healing with a Theoretical Physicist

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I am so happy to introduce you to Amit Goswami Ph.D. is a spiritual teacher who describes himself as a Quantum Activist in search ...

Ep. 64: Christina Rasmussen - Morning Words

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Christina shares a short message intended to uplift you in the morning and start the day right. You can subscribe to her newsletter "...

Ep. 63: Paul Selig - A Conversation with a Channel

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I am speaking with the extraordinary Paul Selig. I first experienced Paul's work and channeled messages as I drove through the Ber...

Ep 62: Christina Rasmussen - Pep Talk During COVID-19

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Christina checks in with everyone to offer a little bit of reassurance during the uncertain times that COVID-19 has brought into our ...

Ep. 61: Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower - How to Have Life Altering Conversations

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm welcoming back our first repeat guest, Alex Jamieson. However, this time she is also joined by her husband Bob Gower. They hav...

Ep. 60: John Perkins - A Conversation with an Economic Hitman Turned Shaman

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm thrilled to share with you a truly extraordinary human being, John Perkins. My conversation with John felt like a personal gif...

Ep. 59: Dylan Slattery - Beating The Odds

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm happy to introduce you to Dylan Slattery. Dylan is someone that has defied all odds and done it with such grace and optimism i...

Ep 58: The Imperfect Self During and After Loss

04 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Christina reads one of her "Friday Letters" to you. This letter is called "The Imperfect Self During and After Loss" and it's about t...

Ep. 57: Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides - Loretta's World

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm happy to introduce you to Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides in a truly out of this world conversation. If you have followed me for an...

Ep. 56 - Many Stories, Many Homes

27 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Christina reads one of her "Friday Letters" to you. This letter is called "Many Stories, Many Homes" and it's about the many losses w...

Ep. 55 - Denise Duffield-Thomas: How to Break the Cycle of Not Having Enough

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm joined by Money Mentor, Denise Duffield-Thomas. Denise has spent the last decade of her life teaching people from all over the...

Ep. 54 - Barbara Karnes, RN: The 40 Year Journey to Becoming the Most Sought After End-of-Life Innovator

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm happy to share a truly extraordinary guest, Barbara Karnes, RN. Barbara is an internationally recognized author, speaker, thou...

Ep. 53 - Courtney Broussard: Why Having Uncomfortable Conversations About Race Can Change the World

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I am happy to introduce you to Courtney Broussard.  She is an amazing freelance writer, editor and podcaster. She lives in L...

Ep. 52: At Difficult Times

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's 10 minute solo episode I share with you my perspective on the protests and riots that are taking place and at the same time mirroring back ...

Ep.51 - Dr. Joan Rosenberg: Coming Back To Who You Truly Are

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm happy to introduce you to a truly extraordinary guest, Dr. Joan Rosenberg. Joan's work around emotional intelligence and resil...

Ep.50 - Natalie Sudman: A Vivid Recounting of a Near-Death Experience

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm happy to introduce you to a truly extraordinary guest, Natalie Sudman. Natalie is a former archeologist and now currently an a...

Ep. 49 - Sam Morris: The Journey From Addiction to Becoming His Own Hero

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm happy to introduce you to Sam Morris. Sam was a competitive tennis player, golfer, and ski racer. After spending 15 years in a...

Ep.48 - Terri Cole: From Running a Top Modeling Agency to Helping Women Navigate Their Lives

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm happy to introduce you to my friend Terri Cole. Terri is a licensed psychotherapist and global leading expert in female empowe...

Ep. 47 - Alexandra Jamieson: How Truth Changes Over Time

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm happy to introduce you to my friend Alexandra Jamieson. I do want to acknowledge that this episode was recorded in mid-Februar...

Ep.46 - Rich German: Life Lessons From The Ocean

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm happy to introduce you to my friend Rich German. Rich is a renowned photographer, particularly of what he calls his true loves...

Ep.45 - Mike Robbins: The Invisible Loss of Identity: Losing a Pro Baseball Career to Becoming An Expert Speaker

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm happy to introduce you to Mike Robbins. Mike Robbins is an author, thought leader and sought-after speaker who teaches people,...

Ep.44 - Courtney Carver: Simplicity As The Way Back To Yourself

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm welcoming back one of my favorite humans, Courtney Carver. I do want to acknowledge that this episode was recorded in mid-Febr...

Ep.43 David Kessler: Getting to Know David Kessler

04 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm joined by David Kessler. David is the world's most well know expert on healing and loss and you might be able to imagine how e...

Don't Stay In Your Pajama's

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christina discusses the state of the world today and how we can stay connected and ready for life even during the course of our isolation. In This Epi...

Ep. 41 Sam Bennett: From Acting to Writing and Everything in Between

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we have the extraordinary Sam Bennett joining me. She is an actor, speaker, teacher, poet, a creativity and productivity specialis...