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Buried Fire
Welcome to Buried Fire — where I write the things I’m not supposed to say out loud.
About nervous systems, leadership, burnout, regulation, and all the messy, meaningful stuff in between.
No filters. No hacks. Just the real stuff — as I learn it, live it, and sometimes fall flat in it.
— Your Stellar Coach, Kristin
How I Got Here | A Real Live Wire
I didn’t set out to become a coach. I started learning this work because I was fried — physically, emotionally, professionally. This is the story of how it all clicked… and why I’m building something new from the inside out.
Confidence Isn’t the Goal. Regulation Is.
What I used to call a confidence issue was actually my nervous system doing its job.
The goal isn’t to be more confident — it’s to feel safe enough to stop performing.
This Is Your Nervous System Speaking
I’m still learning how to bring nervous system work into my leadership and my life — but I already know this:
You don’t need to be perfect to lead from truth. You just need to feel safe enough to start showing up as yourself.