How many times have you declared a New Year’s resolution, only for it to collect dust by the end of January? Many of us are guilty of this - me included! In fact, only about 9% of people who create a resolution follow through with it. The problem? We often set unrealistic goals for ourselves that ultimately set us up for failure.

In this episode I am sharing why I no longer set resolutions, and what I do instead. We are talking about embracing identity-based change inspired by the book "Atomic Habits" written by James Clear.

For real change to happen, understanding your motivation for change is crucial. What’s your WHY? Shifting your identity and pursuing an “Inside-Out” approach to change will help you not just accomplish your goals, but create long-lasting beliefs about who you are.

Tune in for some tips and strategies to make 2024 your best year yet, and become the person that you truly want to be! Want some extra support? Join my

“Atomic Habits” Book Club that launches at the beginning of January! We’ll hold each other accountable, and crush our goals together.

RESOURCES:

Download the app!

https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/lead-your-life-app

https://leadyourlife.passion.io/checkout/e22ff9a1-506c-4c95-ad22-2a548f1d4dcc

SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode87

Atomic Habits - James Clear

North Start Meditation & Craft a Personalized Identity Statement Worksheet: https://fabulous-pioneer-9504.ck.page/de6f72ebb6

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Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.

In this rich and heartfelt conversation, I’m joined by the incredible Misty Moreno, 20-year Air Force veteran, marketing manager at Vets2PM, podcast host, instructor, author, and a woman who has mastered the art of designing a life on her own terms.

Misty’s story is one of courage, clarity, and deep self-awareness. After a powerful turning point in her military career, she made the bold decision to retire with just one year’s notice, and that moment reshaped her entire philosophy on success, identity, and purpose.

In this episode:

• Why “one-year-at-a-time” living may be the most grounding approach you’ve never tried
• How to define a lifestyle you actually want, not the one the military or society tells you to want
• What it takes to transition with confidence, both logistically and mentally
• The mindset shifts that allow you to choose purpose over pressure
• Her five powerful life lessons from the military that still hold true today
• How to make your career a part of your life, not your whole identity
• The unexpected gift of contentment, and why striving isn’t always the answer

RESOURCES:

Connect with Misty:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/misty-moreno?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Website: vets2pm.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistylmoreno/

SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode86

Thanks for listening! Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.

Today I am joined by MY coach Chrissy Marie! Chrissy is an embodiment coach who helps high achievers let go of people-pleasing and perfectionism and find joy in their lives. Her coaching incorporates inner child healing and the Internal Family Systems model to foster trust and communication among different aspects of oneself.

Today Chrissy dives into common parts that her clients often struggle with: the fixer, the perfectionist, the protector, the pleaser. Chrissy believes that when we get to know and understand our inner community, we are able to come home to our inner, wise Self - where we embody curiosity, compassion, contentment, confidence, and clarity.

Chrissy will encourage you to look inward and appreciate each part of yourself. She leads us through a powerful exercise on how to do this called “Airing Out the House.” This exercise will help to promote self-compassion, eliminate shame, and connect to your higher self.

RESOURCES:

Connect with Coach Chrissy:

Website: Theartofaliveness.com (https://www.theartofaliveness.com/)

Email: hello@theartofaliveness.com

Instagram: @Comealivewithchrissy (https://www.instagram.com/comealivewithchrissy/)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cmtucciarone

Find more of Coach Chrissy’s links over on the shownotes page!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode19

Thanks for listening! Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Christina and guest Criss Moody continue exploring what it means to lead people, not just processes, through change.

Picking up where Part 1 left off, this episode dives deeper into the human side of leadership: how emotions, empathy, and psychological safety influence whether change succeeds or falls apart.

Criss shares insights from her research on the Bridges Transition Model and Kotter’s Leading Change, emphasizing that transformation isn’t just about strategy or structure, it’s about connection. When leaders take time to earn trust, validate emotions, and communicate the “why” behind every shift, they cultivate lasting buy-in and resilience across their teams.

We unpack what it looks like to navigate resistance, build environments where people feel safe to speak up, and use empathy as a leadership superpower, not a weakness.

In this episode:

• Why psychological safety is the foundation for effective change
• How empathy strengthens communication and trust
• The difference between addressing emotions and being ruled by them
• The unique challenges military leaders face when leading change
• How to leverage emotional intelligence and structure together for lasting impact

Criss also shares how women can embrace their natural strengths, empathy, collaboration, and emotional awareness, as superpowers that elevate modern leadership.

Whether you’re leading through policy shifts, organizational restructuring, or culture change, this episode will remind you that the most effective leadership begins with heart.

RESOURCES:

Kotter, J. P. (2012). Leading Change. Harvard Business Review Press.

Bridges, W., & Bridges, S. (2016). Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change

(4th ed.). Da Capo Lifelong Books.

Criss Moody Research Paper:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b-tAmIMdUaU8g9v_FZT310Eoh4drDVlL/view?usp=sharing

Join the Strong and Resilient Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/336774597179247

SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode84

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.

Change is inevitable, especially in leadership. But how we lead through change determines whether our teams grow stronger or fall apart in the process.

In this first part of a two-part conversation, Christina sits down with Criss Moody, an Air Force officer turned small business owner and researcher, to explore what it really means to lead people, not just processes, through transition. Drawing from her master’s research on leadership and change management, Criss shares her insights on what makes change succeed or fail and how leaders can balance structure with empathy.

Together, they unpack the difference between managing and leading change, the leadership styles that best support transformation, and why keeping people at the center of every decision matters more than ever.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The key differences between managing change and leading change
• What transformational and servant leadership look like in action
• How autocratic and transactional styles can serve a purpose, when used intentionally
• Why adaptability and emotional intelligence are essential leadership skills
• How leaders can balance structure, deadlines, and the human side of transition
  
  
  

Whether you’re navigating an organizational shift, a new policy, or a culture change, this episode will help you reflect on how you show up for your people through uncertainty.

Tune in next week for Part 2, where Christina and Criss dive deeper into the emotional side of change, psychological safety, empathy, and the leadership superpowers that help us build trust and resilience in our teams.

RESOURCES:

Kotter, J. P. (2012). Leading Change. Harvard Business Review Press.

Bridges, W., & Bridges, S. (2016). Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change

(4th ed.). Da Capo Lifelong Books.

Criss Moody Research Paper:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b-tAmIMdUaU8g9v_FZT310Eoh4drDVlL/view?usp=sharing

Join the Strong and Resilient Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/336774597179247

SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode83

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.

For many women in the military community, service becomes more than a career, it becomes an identity. The rank, the mission, the structure, and the pride of wearing the uniform can shape who we believe we are. But what happens when that role changes… or ends?

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Leading With Heart, I’m exploring the concept of identity beyond the uniform, how to rediscover who you are at your core, separate from your career, your rank, or your accomplishments.

Whether you’re still serving, preparing for transition, or navigating life after the military, this conversation will help you reconnect with yourself, the woman behind the service. I’ll share my own story of tying my self-worth to performance, the lessons I learned when that identity was challenged, and the practical steps you can take to rebuild your sense of self from the inside out.

Because you are more than your AFSC, your MOS, or your title. You are a whole human being, with passions, values, gifts, and a purpose that go far beyond your career.

In This Episode:

• Why career setbacks or transitions can trigger identity crises
• How to begin separating your self-worth from your rank, performance, or achievements
• Four practical ways to rediscover who you are, journaling, values work, reflection, and identity statements

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Who am I outside of the uniform?” this episode will help you begin to find the answer.

RESOURCES:

2026 LYL Retreat Waitlist:

https://fabulous-pioneer-9504.kit.com/179b1e79ae

Identity Statement Resource:

https://fabulous-pioneer-9504.kit.com/de6f72ebb6

SIGN UP FOR THE APP:
https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/lead-your-life-app

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themilitaryyogi

SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode82

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.

Have you ever felt stuck, unfulfilled, or on the edge of burnout, wondering if this is really what life is supposed to look like? I’ve been there. And the turning point for me came when I sat in my car with my first life coach and did a simple core values exercise that completely changed the trajectory of my life.

In this episode of Leading With Heart, I’m pulling back the curtain on how uncovering my values helped me walk away from a job that was draining the life out of me, build a business aligned with what matters most, and prevent burnout before it takes over.

Core values aren’t just a “nice to have.” They’re your compass. They give meaning to your work, confidence to your decisions, and resilience when life feels heavy. And when you align with them, you stop chasing someone else’s definition of success and start creating your own.

Whether you’re leading yourself, your family, or your team, this episode will show you how values-based living can transform the way you show up every single day.

In This Episode:

Why values conflict is one of the leading causes of burnout
How identifying your values gives you confidence to say yes or no without guilt
The story of how a single exercise led me to quit my job and completely shift my career
Practical ways to uncover your top values and use them as a filter for decisions
How values-based leadership deepens connection with your team, your family, and yourself

RESOURCES:

September 24 Workshop:

https://fabulous-pioneer-9504.kit.com/products/anchoring-into-your-core-values

SIGN UP FOR THE APP:

https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/lead-your-life-app

Dare to Lead Values Exercise:

https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themilitaryyogi

Podcast Website:

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.

What really drives you? What lights you up and makes you feel aligned, and what leaves you drained and disconnected?

In this week’s episode of Leading With Heart, I’m diving into one of the most powerful tools for self-awareness and leadership: anchoring into your core values.

I share my own story of the first time I did a values exercise, and how it was a complete wake-up call. I realized that so much of my life was out of alignment with what truly mattered to me, and no wonder I felt unhappy and stuck. That moment gave me language for my inner world, and everything shifted.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why naming your core values is like turning the lights on in a dark room
How living in alignment creates freedom, clarity, and confidence
Why understanding the values of others transforms the way you lead at home and at work
Simple, practical ways to identify your own values and use them as a compass for decision-making

This is more than a “self-help” exercise, it’s a tool to ground you, guide you, and elevate the way you show up in every area of your life.

And if you’re ready to go deeper, we’re exploring core values all month long inside the Lead Your Life App. You’ll find journaling prompts, practices, and community support to help you put this work into action.

Because when you know your values, you know yourself. And when you live by them, you lead with heart.

RESOURCES:

SIGN UP FOR THE APP:

https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/lead-your-life-app

Dare to Lead Values Exercise:

https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themilitaryyogi

Podcast Website: www.leadingwithheartpodcast.com

SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.