“My desire is to be for others what I needed when I was at my lowest.” – Kristina Kuzmic
In this powerful episode of Uncorking a Story, Mike Carlon sits down with renowned author, comedian, and mental health advocate Kristina Kuzmic. Kristina shares her journey from a struggling single mother on food stamps to becoming a viral sensation and best-selling author. They dive into the vulnerability it takes to share personal struggles, how humor became her coping mechanism, and the challenges of parenting a child with mental health issues. Kristina’s raw honesty and infectious optimism will leave listeners inspired to live authentically and help others feel less alone.
Key Themes
- Finding Humor in Hardship: Kristina shares how humor has been a lifeline in her darkest moments and how she “accidentally” became a comedian through her viral cooking videos.
- The Power of Vulnerability: Discussing her first book, Kristina opens up about the challenges of writing about her personal struggles and how being vulnerable helped her connect with her audience.
- Parenting Through Mental Health Struggles: Kristina speaks candidly about her son’s mental health journey and how it taught her to face her own unhealed trauma.
- The Importance of Community Support: From editors to close friends, Kristina emphasizes how important it is to have a support system in both writing and life.
- Overcoming Fear of Judgment: Kristina reflects on the abuse we inflict upon ourselves by worrying about what others think, encouraging listeners to embrace their authentic selves.
- The Role of Courage in Personal Growth: She shares how courage has been a vital component in her growth as a parent, writer, and individual.
Buy I Can Fix This: And Other Lies I Told Myself While Parenting My Struggling Child
Amazon: https://amzn.to/47yzPbe
Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9780593653333
Connect with Kristina
Website: https://kristinakuzmic.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinakuzmic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamkristinakuzmic?lang=en
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