In this episode of Coursen's Corner, Spencer Coursen sits down with Kristin Birdwell — author, creative coach, and advocate for radical authenticity — for a vulnerable and deeply moving conversation about shame, self-expression, and rewriting your story.

Kristin shares her personal evolution from being labeled a "prison girlfriend" to reclaiming her power through storytelling, sensuality, and self-acceptance. From the stigmas of sex work to the spiritual depths of erotic embodiment, this episode uncovers the layered complexity of feminine identity in today's world.

Listeners will walk away with a better understanding of how to confront judgment, embrace vulnerability, and courageously own their past as part of their power.

Timestamps:

- [00:00 - 04:28] – Spencer introduces Kristin Birdwell and the episode theme: telling your story without shame

- [04:28 - 08:56] – Kristin shares how a past relationship with a prisoner shaped her early identity

- [08:56 - 13:24] – Shame, society’s expectations, and the power of re-owning your story

- [13:24 - 17:52] – Sex work stigma, sensuality, and storytelling as a form of healing

- [17:52 - 22:20] – Erotic embodiment and moving from survival to self-expression

- [22:20 - 26:48] – How Kristin’s memoir came to life and the response it received

- [26:48 - 31:16] – What it means to "speak from the scar, not the wound"

- [31:16 - 35:44] – Blending the spiritual and sensual: embracing duality in womanhood

- [35:44 - 40:12] – Processing public perception and the risks of being visible online

- [40:12 - 44:40] – The creative process and building a coaching business from lived experience

- [44:40 - 49:08] – The role of curiosity and self-trust in breaking old narratives

- [49:08 - 53:36] – Kristin’s writing rituals and creative strategies

- [53:36 - 58:04] – Feminine energy, embodiment, and the reclamation of power

- [58:04 - 1:02:32] – What Kristin teaches her clients about sharing their truth

- [1:02:32 - 1:07:00] – Resistance to labels and why identity is fluid

- [1:07:00 - 1:11:28] – The intersection of sexuality and self-worth

- [1:11:28 - 1:15:00] – Shame, spirituality, and freedom from the “good girl” archetype

- [1:15:00 - 1:19:21] – Final thoughts: Kristin’s advice for owning your past and stepping into purpose

Links & Resources:

Follow Kristin Birdwell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinbirdwell_

Visit Kristin Birdwell's Website: https://www.kristinbirdwell.com/

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