Coffee and Crystals

Sometimes the best Halloween plans are the ones you cancel.After a whirlwind October filled with New York City, Puerto Rico, Florida, Costa Rica, a little romance, and running 13.1 miles at Nike After Dark, I'm trading a night out in West Hollywood for a microphone, my rose quartz crystal, and some much-needed reflection.We're celebrating five years of Coffee & Crystals, entering Scorpio season, and talking about how to embrace your Winter Arc without turning personal growth into another reason to be hard on yourself.In this episode, we're getting into the real meaning of discipline through the yoga philosophy of Tapas, navigating procrastination, processing grief, and exploring how astrology, self-love, and intentional rituals can help us prepare for 2027.I'm also sharing a little Costa Rica love story (yes, he called me Cinderella), what running a half marathon taught me about myself, and why I'm choosing to focus on strength, creativity, community, and financial security this November.We're talking about:The Winter Arc: building discipline without burning outScorpio season, transformation, intimacy, and emotional clarityMercury retrograde, reflection, and letting go of old patternsYoga philosophy: Tapas and the power of showing up for yourselfMy Nike After Dark half-marathon experienceTravel, romance, rose quartz, and manifesting loveAutumn, grief, breathwork, and the metal element in Traditional Chinese MedicineThe November 11 manifestation portal and setting intentionsBreaking procrastination cycles with self-love instead of guiltBuilding a vision for 2027, including money, writing, wellness, and communityA little reminder from this episode: Don't end the year strong just to burn yourself out. End it with better habits, healthier rituals, and enough self-love that when January arrives, you're already in flow.Amble Health | Wellness & GLP-1 Treatment OptionsGLP + NAD - $250 OFFhttps://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/glp-nad-new?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliateGLP $50 OFFhttps://joinamble.com/wl/influencer?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliate&promo=AmbleGLP50RYZE Mushroom Coffee: https://get.aspr.app/SH1w4x Use code KADIECHRON15 for 15% off, subject to checkout eligibility.Marianne Wells | Becoming Pure Positive Energy: https://link.amazon/B03t5sBe2If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who needs a little encouragement to finish the year feeling grounded, inspired, and ready for what's next.Happy November, friends. Let's lock in — with love.Mentioned in this episodeStay connected: https://coffeeandcrystalspr.com

Why People Don't Trust HR (And What Makes a Great Leader) | Kevin CohenCan you really trust HR? And what separates a good manager from a great leader?In this episode of Coffee & Crystals with Kadie Chronister, I'm sitting down with Kevin Cohen, an HR leader with over 20 years of experience—and someone who knew me long before I ever imagined working in HR myself!We met during my early Nordstrom days, when I was navigating the corporate world, difficult conversations, big emotions, and plenty of lessons.Nearly 20 years later, the tables have turned. I'm now a Director of People & Brand Culture, interviewing someone who helped guide me through some of my earliest professional experiences.We're talking leadership, emotional intelligence, trust in HR, workplace culture, and the lessons that come from making mistakes.But because this is Coffee & Crystals, we also get into healing, purpose, yoga, protecting your energy, and why being human is the most important part of leading humans.IN THIS EPISODE:Why employees don't always trust HRThe leadership lesson that changed Kevin's careerManaging expectations instead of managing peopleHow to protect your peace without losing empathyRecognition versus appreciation in the workplaceLearning from mistakes and finding accountabilityEmotional intelligence, employee wellness, and mental healthCareer development, mentorship, and finding your purposeCHAPTERS00:00 – Catching up and introducing Kevin02:21 – Why don't people trust HR?06:55 – Communication and yoga off the mat08:35 – The mentors who shaped us09:54 – Don't manage people, manage expectations12:05 – Childhood experiences, empathy, and leadership13:50 – Recognition versus appreciation16:14 – What's actually worth your emotion?22:51 – Mistakes, failure, and accountability28:37 – The importance of listening30:42 – Coffee break: Let's talk mushroom coffee!33:29 – What makes a strong leader?37:11 – Emotional intelligence and workplace wellness38:35 – Who supports the person supporting everyone else?43:39 – Why growing companies need HR47:09 – What Kevin would tell my younger self50:07 – Purpose, healing, and yoga off the mat53:54 – Career growth isn't always a ladder57:09 – Final thoughts and a reminder to appreciate others☕ SHOP MY COFFEE FAVORITESI've been enjoying RYZE Mushroom Coffee as part of my daily wellness routine!Shop RYZE through my link:https://get.aspr.app/SH1w4xUse code KADIECHRON15 for 15% off!Promotional link. I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Individual experiences may vary.CONNECT WITH KADIEPodcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_crystals_with_kadie/Personal Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kadiechron/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@kchronWebsite:https://coffeeandcrystalspr.com/For collaborations, podcast guest inquiries, or brand partnerships, reach out through my social channels or website.SUPPORT COFFEE & CRYSTALSSubscribe to the channel, give this video a thumbs-up, and leave a comment with your biggest takeaway!What's one leadership lesson you wish you'd learned earlier?Thanks for being here and growing with me!#CoffeeAndCrystals #HumanResources #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #WorkplaceCulture #PersonalGrowth #Podcast

Five years of Coffee & Crystals — and somehow we ended up right back where we started.For this anniversary episode, I’m sitting down with my nephew Lincoln Bender, who also happens to be the very first guest to ever appear on Coffee & Crystals. He joined me when he was seven, became the show’s first video guest, and even introduced our live Summer Solstice event this year. Now he’s 12, in seventh grade, racing junior dragsters, and apparently more self-aware about scrolling than most adults I know.What starts as a funny catch-up quickly turns into a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about growing up in a world filled with phones, social media, YouTube and AI.Lincoln shares why he actually doesn’t want TikTok or Instagram, what kids his age are doing on their phones, how he uses AI, and why spending an entire spring break scrolling sounds terrible to him.We also talk about racing, school, childhood creativity, discipline, faith, family memories, grief, losing meaningful belongings in a fire, and the simple practice Lincoln uses when he wants to get better at something: “one more.”This episode reminded me that sometimes the youngest people in the room have some of the clearest perspectives.And yes, after an entire conversation about getting off our phones, Lincoln closes the episode by telling everyone to stop scrolling… because he needs to go scroll.In this episode:• Celebrating five years of Coffee & Crystals • Bringing back the first-ever guest of the podcast • What a 12-year-old thinks about phones and social media • Kids growing up with AI and technology • Using AI as a tool without letting it do all your thinking • Why Lincoln doesn’t want TikTok or Instagram • Childhood creativity before everything became content • Discipline, practice and the power of “one more” • Junior drag racing and Lincoln’s goals • Faith, prayer and growing up • Family stories, grief and resilience • Why we may all need to stop scrolling and start living a little moreIf this conversation makes you think about your own relationship with your phone, send it to someone who might need the reminder too.CONNECT WITH KADIEInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kadiechron/Coffee & Crystals Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_crystals_with_kadie/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@kchronYouTube:https://youtube.com/@coffeeandcrystalswithkadieSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1blgpFgKLZLaCodh1XFK9rApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-crystals/id1584549770Website:https://coffeeandcrystalspr.com/Follow Coffee & Crystals on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube so you don’t miss what’s coming next.And as always, stay hydrated, y’all.

Where are you cheating yourself?This episode started with me being completely triggered by someone else’s cheating—and realizing I needed to stop focusing on what they were doing and turn the mirror back on myself.Where am I cutting corners? Where am I breaking promises to myself? Where am I procrastinating, self-sabotaging, skipping the routines I know make me feel better, or giving my power away by obsessing over things I cannot control?We’re getting into all of it.I’m also talking about the energy of fall through Traditional Chinese Medicine—the Metal element, the lungs, large intestine, grief, discernment and LETTING GO—and how perfectly that connects to the energy of Venus retrograde and this season of reevaluating our relationships, values and patterns.Sometimes the trigger isn’t asking you to fix someone else. It’s asking you to come home to yourself.In this episode, we talk about:• Cheating, betrayal + why certain behaviors trigger us so deeply• Where you might be “cheating” yourself in your own life• Self-sabotage, procrastination + personal integrity• Fall, the Metal element + the practice of letting go• Venus retrograde + reevaluating love, relationships and values• Journaling through triggers instead of reacting to them• Taking your power back + controlling the controllables• Using yoga, running, meditation + breath to come back to yourselfPLUS: I’m giving you an update on my wellness journey, why I’ve been drinking RYZE Mushroom Coffee, what I’m changing before beginning my Amble journey, and some special Amble offers for the Coffee & Crystals community.☕ RYZE MUSHROOM COFFEEI’ve been swapping some of my traditional coffee for RYZE Mushroom Coffee as part of my current wellness routine.https://get.aspr.app/SH1w4x💉 AMBLE HEALTHCurious about GLP-1s, NAD+, glutathione, Lipo-B, Lipo-C or other Amble options? Reach out to me with your questions!My exclusive GLP-1 + NAD+ bundle:https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/glp-nad-new?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliateLearn more about Amble:https://joinamble.comAnd NEXT WEEK… Lincoln is back for his fifth appearance on Coffee & Crystals as we officially head into our FIVE-YEAR anniversary month. 🎙️🤍Follow + connect:Instagram: @coffee_and_crystals_with_kadieIf this episode hits home, share it with someone who needs the reminder:Stop giving your power to what other people are doing. Come back to you.Learn more with me here: https://coffeeandcrystalspr.com/

Hi, I'm Kadie — yoga teacher, storyteller, people + culture leader, entrepreneur, writer, hopeless romantic, and the voice behind Coffee & Crystals.I started this podcast from my closet in October 2021 after an idea came to me during advanced yoga teacher training in Costa Rica. The vision was to create a space where yoga could meet real life — and where I could use storytelling to make spirituality, growth and self-development feel a little more human.Five years later, that part hasn't changed.In this episode, I'm taking you back to the beginning: growing up with my great-grandmother, developing a work ethic rooted in survival, my complicated relationship with money and ambition, finding yoga, navigating grief and relationships, learning to use my voice, writing my first book, and realizing that some of the things we once felt ashamed of become the exact stories we're meant to tell.Because Coffee & Crystals has never been about pretending everything is positive.It's about the sun AND the moon.The ambition and the surrender. The spirituality and the real life. The beautiful moments and the shadow work. The girl-boss energy and the yoga mat.We get into storytelling as my dharma, 500+ hours of yoga study, entrepreneurship, reinvention, grief, shadow work, money, wellness, finding your voice and what's coming next as Coffee & Crystals enters its fifth year.If you've been here since the closet-recording days, thank you. And if you're new here, welcome.Grab your coffee. Grab your favorite crystal. Come as you are. Let's get into it.CONNECT WITH METikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@kchronInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kadiechron/Coffee & Crystals:https://coffeeandcrystalspr.com/RYZE MUSHROOM COFFEEShop:https://get.aspr.app/SH1w4xUse code KADIECHRON15 for 15% off.AMBLE HEALTHGLP + NAD:https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/glp-nad-new?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliateGLP:https://joinamble.com/wl/influencer?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliate&promo=AmbleGLP50Anti-Aging Add-Ons:https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/anti-aging?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliateSermorelin:https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/sermorelin?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliateTravel Kit:https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/travelkit?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliateNAD + Glutathione:https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/cmy2r?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliateAnti-Aging Triple Bundle:https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/antiaging-b?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliateGLP + Sermorelin:https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/wl-serm?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliateSome links above are affiliate links, which means I may receive compensation if you purchase or enroll through them. Prescription treatments require consultation with a licensed healthcare provider and may not be appropriate for everyone.Follow Coffee & Crystals on your favorite podcast platform — it's free and one of the easiest ways to support the show.Stay hydrated. Keep doing your yoga. I'll see you next week.

September feels like a second New Year.And I'm recording this episode on the September 10 Virgo New Moon — which feels like the perfect time to reset, refine and get intentional about how we want to finish 2026.But this isn't about completely reinventing yourself.It's about asking a much more Virgo question:What could work better?In this episode of Coffee & Crystals, I'm talking about how to lock in without burning out — or becoming so focused on productivity, goals and becoming the "next version" of yourself that you forget to actually live your life.We're getting into the energy of the Virgo New Moon and why this moment is less about making 30 new goals and more about choosing a few things to refine and actually taking action on them.We're also talking about Venus moving into Scorpio and the deeper questions this shift can bring up around relationships, values, intimacy, honesty and what we actually want.Because Virgo might help you clean up the outside.But Scorpio has a way of asking what's really going on underneath it.I'm also bringing in autumn through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Lung and Large Intestine meridians, breathwork, yoga, recovery, training, creativity and one of the biggest lessons I'm learning right now:You have to live a life to have a life worth creating from.In this episode:• The September 10 Virgo New Moon• Virgo season and the power of refinement over reinvention• How to set intentions you can actually take action on• Why you don't need 30 new goals — you need a few intentional ones• How to lock in without burning yourself out• Venus entering Scorpio and getting honest about what you value• Relationships, boundaries, intimacy and deeper truth• Autumn through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine• Lung + Large Intestine meridian symbolism• Breathwork and yoga for receiving and releasing• Why recovery is part of training• Creating content without missing your actual life• Why fun, family and relationships aren't interruptions to productivity• The upcoming Aries Full Moon and moving from refinement into action• Carnelian for grounded confidence, creativity and momentum• Nine questions for your own Virgo New Moon resetYour Virgo New Moon reminder:Maybe you don't need a whole new life.Maybe you need to refine the one you already have.Clean it up.Get honest.Take the action.And leave some room to actually enjoy your life while you're building it.Maybe the goal for the rest of this year isn't to see how much you can accomplish.Maybe it's to see how much you can accomplish without abandoning yourself in the process.Lock in — but don't lock out your life.Coffee & Crystals with Kadie ChronisterRYZE Mushroom CoffeeUse code KADIECHRON15 for 15% off your purchase:https://get.aspr.app/SH1w4xAMBLEGLP + NAD — $250 OFFhttps://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/glp-nad-new?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliateGLP — $50 OFFhttps://joinamble.com/wl/influencer?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliate&promo=AmbleGLP50NAD+, Glutathione, Lipo C + Lipo Bhttps://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/anti-aging?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliateIf this episode speaks to you, subscribe to Coffee & Crystals, leave a review and share it with someone who needs their own September reset.#VirgoNewMoon #VirgoSeason #SeptemberReset #NewMoon #September2026 #VenusInScorpio #Astrology #SelfCare #PersonalGrowth #Burnout #Wellness #Yoga #Manifestation #CoffeeAndCrystals

Samadhi, the Blood Moon & the Art of Letting Go | The 8th Limb of YogaWhat if letting go isn’t the end of something—but the final step toward becoming who you’re meant to be?In the finale of the Eight Limbs of Yoga summer series, Kadie explores Samadhi, the eighth and final limb of yoga: a state of deep meditative absorption where the separation between the person practicing, the practice itself, and the object of meditation begins to dissolve.And the timing couldn’t feel more aligned.With the Blood Moon eclipse, the transition into Virgo season, and fall approaching, this episode is an invitation to look honestly at what you’re carrying—and what you may finally be ready to release.Kadie walks back through all eight limbs of yoga and explores how the practice moves us from how we live in the world, to how we care for ourselves, to the body and breath, and eventually inward toward concentration, meditation, and Samadhi.But this isn’t just a conversation about ancient yoga philosophy.Kadie gets personal about grief, relationships, discipline, running, writing her book, and recognizing the patterns we sometimes have to take responsibility for before we can actually change them. She shares why writing has become one of the places where she experiences deep absorption and purpose—and why this season of her life is becoming less about searching outside of herself and more about becoming.This episode also explores the symbolism of the changing seasons, Traditional Chinese Medicine’s connection between autumn, the lungs, grief, and letting go, and how small daily disciplines can help us move toward the life we say we want.Because maybe transformation isn’t one giant moment.Maybe it’s what happens when you keep showing up.What are you being asked to release so you can become who you already know you’re capable of being?You don’t have to have the entire next chapter figured out.Start with one practice. One choice. One moment of showing up for yourself.And keep going.00:00 — Welcome + the finale of the Eight Limbs of Yoga series01:21 — The eclipse, Pisces Full Moon + why this moment feels significant03:56 — How the Eight Limbs lead us inward05:43 — Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana + Dhyana07:08 — Understanding Samadhi, the eighth limb08:42 — Writing, purpose + experiencing absorption10:30 — Asking the hard questions about the life you want12:33 — The eclipse as a closing chapter14:09 — Letting go of patterns, beliefs + old cycles15:47 — Virgo season, repetition + discipline17:08 — Traditional Chinese Medicine, autumn, breath + grief19:40 — Moving with grief instead of remaining stuck inside it20:54 — Taking responsibility for our own relationship patterns22:25 — Caring for the four layers of ourselves23:45 — Book update: Phase Three + trusting the process26:16 — Creative flow as another glimpse of Samadhi27:18 — Choosing transformation over searching for a relationship28:25 — The habits supporting this next season31:11 — Why discipline can eventually create ease31:31 — Keep showing up—even when it isn’t perfectDoing the hard, disciplined things is often how we create space for the easier things.The work isn’t about becoming perfect.It’s about becoming more conscious of how you live, what you carry, what you choose—and what you’re finally ready to let go of.If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone moving through their own season of transformation, and make sure you’re following the show so you don’t miss what’s coming next.Ryze Code for 15% off use code KADIECHRON15: https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/?transaction_id=1022b75c21a6174cdf70c1d124980e5am club book link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1443460710?&linkCode=sl2&tag=kchron777-20&linkId=3d4c6e92ed33a5bd17157ee0cdf9fad6&language=en_US&gaOptInStatus=true&ref_=as_li_ss_tlGlutathione Bundle: https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/anti-aging?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliate

This week on Coffee & Crystals, we're exploring Dhyana — the seventh limb of yoga — and how meditation can help us move through heartbreak, emotional attachment, uncertainty, and transformation.Kadie breaks down the difference between Dharana and Dhyana, shares what this ancient yoga philosophy is teaching her through a recent breakup, and explores the transformational energy of the First Quarter Moon in Scorpio.Sometimes we already have the clarity we're searching for. The harder part is becoming still enough to accept it.☕️ In this episode: Dhyana • Eight Limbs of Yoga • meditation • heartbreak • mindfulness • Scorpio Moon • emotional healing • letting go • transformation • self-awarenessSubscribe to Coffee & Crystals for conversations on yoga philosophy, spirituality, personal growth, wellness, astrology, and becoming more connected to yourself.#Dhyana #EightLimbsOfYoga #Meditation #YogaPhilosophy #Mindfulness #HeartbreakHealing #SpiritualGrowth #CoffeeAndCrystalsZevia link: https://amzn.to/4wHDBdf

Where your attention goes, your energy flows.Today on Coffee & Crystals, we're exploring Dharana, the sixth limb of yoga, and what this ancient yogic practice of concentration and focused attention can teach us about our modern lives.In a world filled with notifications, social media, comparison, relationships, work demands and endless distractions, Dharana reminds us that we have a choice in where we place our energy.Kadie explores how Dharana shows up both on and off the yoga mat—from finding your drishti and balance in Warrior III to protecting your energy in relationships, setting boundaries, navigating comparison, staying focused on your purpose and learning when something simply doesn't deserve your reaction.We also explore teachings around the restless mind from the Bhagavad Gita, manifestation versus focused action, slowing down when life feels heavy, and Kadie's own current wellness and yoga reset.And with the August 2026 solar eclipse happening alongside this episode, we're looking up at the sky too. The Earth is rotating, the Moon is moving around Earth, and we're living within a solar system that is constantly in motion—yet moments of extraordinary alignment still happen.Maybe our lives don't need to stop moving for us to find our center.In this episode:What Dharana means in yogaThe sixth limb of Patanjali's Eight Limbs of YogaConcentration, mindfulness and focused attentionDharana, drishti and Warrior IIIProtecting your energy and setting boundariesComparison and social media distractionManifestation + intentional actionThe Bhagavad Gita and the restless mindRelationships and knowing what deserves your reactionSlowing down and reconnecting with yourselfThe August 2026 solar eclipse, alignment + perspectiveCreating a North Star for your lifePracticing yoga beyond the physical posesYour attention is powerful. Be intentional about where you place it.Continue following the Coffee & Crystals Eight Limbs of Yoga series, and join our 21-Day Yoga Pose Challenge on social media as we practice yoga one pose—and one lesson—at a time.Keywords: Dharana, sixth limb of yoga, Eight Limbs of Yoga, yoga philosophy, yoga podcast, meditation, mindfulness, concentration, focused attention, drishti, Bhagavad Gita, manifestation, conscious living, spiritual growth, protecting your energy, wellness, self-development, solar eclipse 2026Learn more about Kadie: https://coffeeandcrystalspr.com/

What if the peace you've been searching for isn't found by doing more—but by consuming less?In this episode of Coffee & Crystals, we're continuing our Eight Limbs of Yoga series by exploring the fifth limb of yoga: Pratyāhāra—the practice of withdrawing the senses and returning home to yourself.Together, we'll explore how this ancient yogic teaching applies to modern life, from social media and relationships to nervous system regulation, spiritual growth, and finding balance during seasons of change.We'll also discuss the symbolism of Leo season, the Lions Gate Portal, and the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including the Earth element and how late summer invites us to nourish, ground, and prepare for the season ahead.In this episode, I also share personal reflections from my own healing journey, including lessons from my August yoga challenge, returning to morning rituals, navigating relationships, and learning that sometimes the greatest act of growth is slowing down long enough to hear your own intuition.The meaning of the fifth limb of yoga: PratyāhāraLessons from the Yoga Sūtras and Bhagavad GītāWhy everything we consume affects our well-beingReturning to the natural seasons of lifeLeo season and what it teaches us about authenticityThe spiritual symbolism of the Lions Gate PortalTraditional Chinese Medicine and the Earth elementHealing relationship patterns and protecting your peaceCreating grounding rituals and morning routinesHow to reconnect with your intuition and purposeIf this episode resonated with you, please leave a review, subscribe to the show, and share it with someone who may need the reminder that healing begins by coming home to yourself.Connect with me:Instagram: @coffee_and_crystals_with_kadie#Yoga #Pratyahara #EightLimbsOfYoga #YogaPhilosophy #SpiritualGrowth #LeoSeason #LionsGatePortal #TraditionalChineseMedicine #Mindfulness #Meditation #HealingJourney #SelfDevelopment #WellnessPodcast #CoffeeAndCrystalsIn this episode, we discuss: