The Life Lessons I Want My Kids to Carry

About this episode

Kristin shares valuable life lessons she hopes to impart to her children, focusing on authenticity, self-worth, and personal growth.

Today’s episode is advice for my kids — and really, advice for anyone doing life. These are the lessons I’ve learned over the years that I hope to send my kids into the world with. We talk about trusting your gut, living authentically, letting go of people-pleasing, and why other people’s opinions have nothing to do with you. I dive into self-worth, work ethic, energy, fear, comparison, and what it really means to live a fulfilling life. This episode is about growth, resilience, and learning to let life surprise you — even when it’s hard. Whether you’re a parent or just need a reminder of what matters, this one’s meant to be something you keep in your back pocket. A word from my sponsors: Bon Charge - Go to boncharge.com/HONEST and use coupon code HONEST to save 15%. Armra - Go to armra.com/HONEST or enter HONEST to get 30% off your first subscription order. Skims - Shop my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com/honest #skimspartner Hiya - Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/HONEST . FX's Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette. Watch now on FX, Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers. Listen to…

People in this episode

Host: Kristin Cavallari

Topics covered

• life lessons
• parenting
• self-worth
• authenticity
• personal growth
• resilience

Keywords

• life advice
• trust your gut
• people-pleasing
• fulfilling life
• work ethic
• comparison

Sponsors

Bon Charge, Armra, Skims, Hiya

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: FX's Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, Messy Love: Difficult Conversations for Deeper Connection

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