Medium · October 2025
From Critic to Compassionate Ally
The story behind The Light Switch Myth — how more than a decade of working on the relationship she has with herself turned her inner critic into an inner coach.
Read on MediumArticles & Writing
Honest writing on change, self-compassion and well-being
Kerisma writes regularly on Medium — in the Women Write publication — and on her Goodreads author blog. The same voice as The Light Switch Myth: real stories, practical tools, and no pressure to be perfect.
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Change & Self-Compassion
The heart of her writing
Medium · October 2025
From Self-loathing to Unconditional Love
"For much of my life, I didn't like myself very much. In fact it's fair to say that there were times I actually hated myself." The most important journey of all.
Read on MediumMedium · October 2025
Compassion, Not Control, Creates Consistency
Many of us learned to associate moderation with discipline and willpower. What actually keeps us consistent looks very different.
Read on MediumMedium · March 2026
How to Reduce the Damage and Find Your Way Back
The real truth about spinning out — and how to return to yourself without making the moment worse than it is.
Read on MediumMedium · January 2026
A Gentle January Reset Without Guilt
A January reset focused on sustainable well-being, self-compassion, and realistic routines — instead of guilt, pressure, or extreme overhauls.
Read on MediumMedium · October 2025
Sometimes… It's Wiser to Let Things Sit and Soak
A metaphor for the process of change — why some things loosen on their own when we stop scrubbing at them.
Read on MediumGoodreads Blog · September 2025
The Muffin Tin as a Lesson in Change
Cleaning a muffin tin — and how it became a metaphor for the way change actually happens.
Read on GoodreadsA 3-Part Series on Movement
Rethinking Exercise: how changing a word can change everything
An exploration of language — and how the words we use for movement shape whether we keep moving at all.
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Why Language Shapes How We Move
Part one — what the word "exercise" carries with it, and what happens when we choose a different one.
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Making Movement Fit Your Life
Part two — building movement around your real days, instead of rebuilding your days around movement.
Read Part 203
From Habit to Harmony
Part three — turning movement into a relationship, not a rule.
Read Part 3Nutrition & Body
Practical, not preachy
Goodreads Blog · September 2025
Nutrition: Practical Strategies to Eat Better
"Finding your fit" — a balanced approach to nutrition. True well-being comes from finding a sustainable balance, not a one-size-fits-all plan.
Read on GoodreadsMedium · October 2025
A Bit About Macros and Balance
How building meals from a mix of the three macros — protein, carbs and fat — supports digestion, energy and balance.
Read on MediumMedium · October 2025
My Experience With Weight Loss and Tracking
"For me, tracking my food has been the most effective tool for losing weight." A first-person account — what worked, honestly told.
Read on MediumFrom the Goodreads Blog
Lighter reads, same heart
Goodreads Blog · September 2025
The Hundred Acre Wood Mood Index
A playful way to name the feels — which Hundred Acre Wood friend matches your mood today? A gentle companion to Krizzy and the Fireflies.
Read on GoodreadsGoodreads Blog · December 2025
Tips for New Authors Like Me
Another author asked how she builds momentum with her books — so she wrote the whole approach down and shared it.
Read on GoodreadsIf the writing resonates, coaching goes deeper
Every article starts from the same place as her coaching: change that is realistic, compassionate, and yours to keep.
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