The Last Laugh: No Apologies | Confidence & Self-Worth Coaching for Moms

Kristine Christiansen, Kristine Christiansen Confidence Coach

Confidence. Healing. Reinvention. Welcome to The Last Laugh: No Apologies, when life and love knock you down, your comeback story starts here.

Because your worth was never up for debate, and it’s time you start living like it. When life falls apart, the comeback begins.

The Last Laugh: No Apologies is the podcast for moms ready to rebuild their confidence, self-worth, and joy after a failed relationship or breakup.

Hosted by Kristine Christiansen, a Confidence & Self-Worth Coach for Moms, each week you’ll get real talk, mindset shifts, and relatable stories that help you remember who you are — and who you’re becoming.

💭 Questions we explore:
• How do I rebuild my confidence after a breakup or failed relationship?
• How can I start over as a mom when I’ve completely lost myself?
• What are the best ways to heal my self-worth and feel good enough again?
• How do I stop doubting myself and find the courage to start fresh?
• How can I reinvent my life after losing a relationship — without losing myself?

This is your space to heal, laugh, and rise stronger than before — unapologetically you.

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Yesterday · 9 min
How Did I Even Get Here?
Sometimes it isn't people we're missing...it's the feeling of connection. Sometimes the biggest realizations don't happen because of a major life event. Sometimes they happen after one ordinary conversation. In Episode 90 of The Last Laugh: No Apologies, Kristine shares a deeply personal realization about how easy it is to lose sight of our own needs while we're busy taking care of everyone else's. If you've ever wondered how life got so busy... If you've ever felt like something was missing bu
July 31 · 8 min
What If Someday Never Comes?
How many times have you caught yourself saying..."Someday." Someday I'll slow down. Someday I'll take the trip. Someday I'll use the nice dishes. Someday I'll get in the picture. But what if someday never comes? In this episode, we're talking about the little ways we unintentionally put our lives on hold while waiting for the "right" time-and why the ordinary moments we're living today might actually be the ones we'll treasure most. Maybe life isn't waiting somewhere in the future. Maybe it'
July 24 · 20 min
Why Do Some People Make Ordinary Days Better?
Have you ever noticed there are certain people you're just...happy to see? They may not be your closest friend. They may only be part of your everyday routine. But somehow, seeing them makes an ordinary day feel just a little brighter. In this episode of The Last Laugh, Kristine explores the quiet power of presence, why some people become part of what we love about ordinary life, and how the greatest impact we make may not come from extraordinary moments—but from the ordinary ones. You may ne
July 17 · 17 min
You're Not Late to Your Own Life
Maybe you're not late to your own life after all. Maybe you're just finally becoming exactly who you're meant to be. Somewhere along the way, many of us started believing our lives were supposed to unfold on someone else's timeline. By a certain age... You should have the career. The marriage. The financial security. The healing. The answers. But what if you're not behind at all? In this heartfelt episode, Kristine explores the quiet grief of letting go of the future we imagined, why comparison
July 10 · 8 min
Becoming the Woman You Keep Waiting For
Who are you becoming through the choices you make every day? In this episode, Kristine shares why real transformation isn't something we wait for—it's something we build through small, courageous decisions. If you've been waiting to feel "ready," this conversation is your reminder that you're already becoming the woman you were meant to be
July 3 · 11 min
Freedom to Choose
The Freedom to Choose is the topic of this week's podcast episode. As we head into Independence Day weekend, I've been thinking about a different kind of freedom...The freedom to choose. If you've ever felt like your life slowly became about everyone else's needs, responsibilities, and expectations, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about reclaiming your voice, recognizing the choices you still have, and taking one small step toward creating a life that feels like your own again.
June 27 · 11 min
Are You Tired of Holding Everything Together?
Have you become the person everyone depends on? If you've spent years taking care of everyone else, holding everything together, and quietly carrying more than anyone realizes, this episode is for you. In Episode 84, I'm sharing a personal realization from this week, talking about the hidden cost of always being "the strong one," and offering a simple process to help you reconnect with yourself—without guilt. You deserve more than surviving. You deserve peace, too.
June 20 · 6 min
The Cost of Putting Yourself Last
Have you spent so much time taking care of everyone else that you've lost sight of yourself? In this episode, we're exploring the hidden cost of putting yourself last and why constantly prioritizing everyone else's needs can leave you feeling exhausted, disconnected, and stuck. You'll learn how self-abandonment shows up in everyday life, why so many women fall into this pattern, and how to begin reconnecting with yourself without guilt. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained,
June 13 · 9 min
When Your Life No Longer Fits You
When your life no longer fits, it can feel confusing, frustrating, and lonely. In this episode, we're talking about the uncomfortable space between who you've been and who you're becoming. If you've been feeling restless, stuck, disconnected, or like something in your life just isn't working anymore, this conversation will help you understand why. What if your discomfort isn't a sign that something is wrong? What if it's a sign that you've grown? Join me as we explore what happens when you b
June 8 · 9 min
You're Not Lazy-You're Emotionally Exhausted
Have you ever called yourself lazy when you couldn't find the motivation to do the things you know you need to do? What if laziness isn't the problem? In this episode, we're exploring the difference between laziness and emotional exhaustion, how survival mode impacts your energy, and why so many women are carrying far more emotional weight than they realize.
May 29 · 10 min
How to Start Feeling Like Yourself Again
In this episode, Kristine shares how survival mode, caregiving, stress, heartbreak, and overgiving can slowly disconnect women from themselves — and how healing often begins by reconnecting with the parts of who we are that got buried underneath survival mode. If you’ve been feeling emotionally exhausted, numb, disconnected, or like you’ve lost pieces of yourself along the way, this episode is a reminder that you’re still in there… and it’s possible to start feeling like yourself again.
May 25 · 9 min
You're Allowed to Want More for Your Life
Do you ever feel guilty for wanting more out of your life? More peace, connection, confidence, or fulfillment? In this episode, Kristine explores why so many women suppress their own desires in survival mode — and why wanting more doesn’t make you selfish. It makes you honest.
May 16 · 8 min
You Don’t Need to Have It All Together to Move Forward
Do you feel like your life is too messy to truly move forward? In this episode, Kristine shares why waiting for the “perfect time” keeps so many women stuck — and how to start rebuilding confidence, momentum, and self-trust even in the middle of overwhelm and chaos.
May 8 · 10 min
Why You Keep Putting Yourself Last and How to Stop
Do you constantly find yourself taking care of everyone else—while putting yourself last? In this episode, Kristine breaks down why this pattern happens and how it slowly disconnects you from who you are. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, drained, or like you’ve lost yourself, this episode will help you start making small shifts to reconnect and rebuild.
May 1 · 9 min
How to Show Up for Yourself Even in the Chaos
Feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, and like life just won’t slow down? In this episode, Kristine shares how to start showing up for yourself—even in the middle of chaos. If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to focus on your life, your goals, or your healing, this episode will help you take the first step in a way that actually feels doable.
April 24 · 13 min
The Red Flags We Ignore (Until It Hurts)
Toxic relationships don’t start that way—they become that way over time. In this episode, Kristine breaks down the subtle red flags most women ignore in the beginning and why they’re so easy to overlook. If you’ve ever found yourself questioning your relationship or wondering how things got so difficult, this episode will help you recognize the patterns early and trust yourself again.
April 17 · 9 min
You’re Trying-So Why Do You Still Feel Stuck?
You’re trying. You’re showing up. You’re doing what you can. So why does it still feel like you’re stuck? In Episode 74, Kristine breaks down the real reason forward movement can feel so hard—even when you’re putting in the effort. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like nothing is changing, this episode will help you understand what’s actually going on and how to start creating space for real progress again.
April 10 · 6 min
The Moment You Stop Abandoning Yourself
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you’ve lost yourself in taking care of everyone else, this episode is for you. In this episode, Kristine breaks down the hidden pattern of self-abandonment and how it shows up in everyday life. You’ll learn how to recognize where you’ve been putting yourself last, why it leads to burnout and resentment, and how to start including yourself in your own life again.
April 3 · 7 min
Rebuilding Your Confidence After Life Knocked You Down
If you’ve been feeling unsure of yourself, second guessing your decisions, or like you’ve lost your confidence somewhere along the way, this episode is for you. In this episode, Kristine breaks down why confidence fades after hard seasons in life — and how to start rebuilding it. You’ll learn a simple, practical approach to rebuilding self-trust and creating real confidence through small, consistent actions.
March 27 · 8 min
You Don't Need Permission to Change Your Life
If you’ve been feeling stuck, waiting for the right time, or unsure of when to finally take action in your life, this episode is for you. In this episode, Kristine dives into the hidden pattern that keeps so many women stuck — waiting for permission. You’ll learn why this happens, how it shows up in your life, and a simple 3-step coaching tool called “The Permission Shift” to help you break free and start moving forward with confidence.