Grief shows up quietly after divorce—in memories, in silence, in the life you imagined but didn’t get to live. This is me unpacking those emotions instead of hiding from them.

Bonus Episode: Unfiltered New Year Conversations

This bonus episode of Unpolished is exactly what it sounds like—raw, unplanned, unedited, and completely off the cuff.

We sat down and just talked. About the New Year. About expectations, goals, and the things we’re ready to leave behind. We laughed (a lot), shared stories from our day, touched on New Year’s Eve traditions, and had some unexpectedly serious moments too. We even talked about fasting in the New Year and what it looks like to reset with intention.

No outline. No edits. Just a lighthearted, honest conversation with friends—real life, real laughs, real reflections.

If you’re easing into the New Year and want something that feels more like hanging out than being lectured, this one’s for you.

After receiving pushback for sharing my story, I felt led to record this unplanned episode. We talk about honesty, accountability, faith, and the freedom that comes from telling your story without shame. If you’ve ever felt pressured to stay quiet about what hurt you, this episode is for you. Your voice matters, and your healing does not need permission.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with us! Crystal and her 14-year-old daughter Lyd sit down for a fun, unpolished holiday episode packed with teen hot takes, gratitude moments, family chaos, games, and lots of laughs. From Stranger Things and Black Friday plans to basketball, school break, and real mother–daughter talk… this one feels like you’re sitting right in the living room with us. 🧡✨

Episode Title: Chosen Family vs. Blood Family

In this episode of Unpolished, Crystal opens up about the difference between the family you’re born into and the family you choose. We talk about:

• What “chosen family” really means

• Grieving the idea of what blood family should be

• Setting boundaries with toxic relatives

• Finding safe people in friends, community, and faith

• How to stop feeling guilty for choosing peace over obligation

Whether you’re rebuilding your circle after heartbreak, walking away from unhealthy patterns, or just learning that “family” can look different than you imagined—this conversation is for you. 💛

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Share Your Story / Be a Guest

If you have a powerful story about chosen family, healing, or starting over, Crystal would love to hear from you.

📧 Email: crystalwillteam@gmail.com

Subject line: Podcast Guest Inquiry – Chosen Family

In today’s episode, Crystal opens up about the kind of days that feel heavy, scattered, and emotionally exhausting — the days when it feels like you’re giving everything you’ve got, but somehow it still doesn’t feel like enough. She shares why progress still counts even when it’s messy, slow, or surrounded by struggle.

This episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t always feel good. Sometimes the struggle is the evidence that you’re moving forward. Crystal talks about how God uses the tired moments, the unsteady moments, and even the broken moments to shape who we are becoming.

Episode Description:

Today I was cleaning the duck coop and realized the ducks weren’t even in their temporary home anymore. And yet, I was still tending to it like they were. Sometimes we keep caring for things that have already moved on… or things we have outgrown. In this episode, I talk about loving anyway, learning to release what no longer fits, and letting God show us when it’s time to step into something new.