i lost my spark

[@sydparrilla]

bruhhh i thought it was a CAT KRISTENNNN

[@sydparrilla]

but first name that came to mind was lemon (lemon=sour=sourdough) yknerr

[@Abcdefghijajajaja]

“Bruh” what a throwback. Love it. I thought it was a cat too

[@yara4504]

SAME

[@Carol-mn9xq]

She really set us up by showing the 3 cans of tuna in the beginning 😂😂

[@bakenstrips]

now she needs to get a cat & name it sourdough

[@kayleemarie7279]

I have been so stagnant in my life and one day I woke up and said “nothing changed if nothing changed” and it just really clicked and now I’m actually finding my spark again and your videos are being played while I do my treadmill routine!

[@kaseylynn2123]

Thank you for sharing this, it seems so simple but it is so easy to overlook how stagnant we can become.

[@caitlinrraine]

girl! the corner you’ve decorated is so cute! i legit thought you were at some cozy cafe in the thumbnail it looks sooooo nice

[@banibajaj6154]

SAME

[@chelseasmith5431]

Your videos have always brought me comfort. But this one this one hit different you said a lot of things that I am currently going through myself and I could never put it into words. Thank you for helping me slowly find my spark again ✨💛

[@kelliecrouch6619]

the dining nook literally looks like a cute coffee shop 💓 also i completely relate to what you’re going through. i’ve also been in such a rut the past year to year and a half and trying to get myself reinspired and out of it

[@kaseylynn2123]

Your videos are so calming. I’m going through a really hard time in my life and I’m so glad you shared the journaling journey. I’m going to be starting tomorrow morning. For me it’ll definitely be a mix of self help and creativity. It’s comforting to hear someone else going through so much and still being able to push through. I’m also about to enter a chapter that is about me and I’m scared but you made me hopeful. I don’t feel like my head is above water yet but you give me hope that I can get there. Ironically you were the one who forced me to listen to my intuition when you told the story about getting cheated on, I had been ignoring it and after hearing your story several months ago my intuition turned out to be right and my life has been so confusing since but it feels full circle to come back and see this video and how impactful what you’re sharing is. Seeing your journey is beautiful and gives people hope!

[@KristenMcAtee]

life is always confusing. I think we fixate on the "why" as a way to avoid accepting what IS. easier said than done, but you're definitely not alone ❤

[@20Moody00]

15:44 literally love the vibes in this part. The lighting and the background music 😊

[@calmandchaoticpodcast]

GET THAT SKIMS BRAND DEAL!!!! sourdough starter name suggestion: claudette or maria

[@keke_lars]

new apartment is such a vibe, love what you've done!!

[@YeseniaThomas0316]

If anyone can make sourdough, it’s Kristen. I’m thinking Dorothy for the name (Doughthry) Last year was a lot, it was very stressful. This year we can focus on stress relief ♥️

[@Jessiecait2000]

Thanks for your transparency I have been going through the same thing with loosing my spark and recently started junk journaling and just journaling and it has helped me so much with my creativity.

[@Rylerson]

I’ve had sourdough started before and just recently started a new one. Discarding is useful because starter tends to do better when the amount of flour & water you feed is more than the amount of starter you have. Usually 1-4-4 works best so that

[@KristenMcAtee]

im confused what is 1-4-4

[@Rylerson]

@ 1 part starter, 4 parts water, 4 parts flour

[@TheAbstractHaven]

You got me with that sourdough starter. I thought it was a cat. 😂

[@kaylakamp8895]

I LOVE YOUR VIBE SO MUCH, just everything down to the clothes, the personality, the music, cutaways. You are my inspiration

[@kaylakamp8895]

I need you to know I commented before I saw your take on editing , and I just need you to know you are doing a great job

[@KristenMcAtee]

thank you dude 🥹❤️

[@mirapatel1363]

I love how you describe reading and writing because I totally agree and I think you bring a really good perspective to it! ❤ And you're the most creative person i know. And noo you did not ramble dont ever feel you cant express yourself!

[@KristenMcAtee]

your validation is appreciated 🥹❤️

[@rollipolli4]

Kristen is our goat!!!

[@Les-1526]

Welcome to the sourdough game! It can feel very daunting at first, but once you get into the groove, it’s sooo satisfying to watch something you poured love into become something that can nourish you! Mine is named Angelina Doughlie 🙂

[@nourastuder]

hi! you calm me down everytime. thank you ❤

[@tyreebert]

KRISTEN, I legit have been thinking about this all week and talked to my sister about it🥺 Looking forward to watching. We’re always in sync. Sending love!

[@earthangel333]

Just got my wisdom teeth removed this morning, needed this content 💗

[@chloerichard9154]

That corner dining table set up is 🔥🔥🔥

[@semak7711]

skims sponsor!!!!! congratulations queen

[@Boopah98]

The cutlery collection and the dinning set clipping, mmmm very nice. Your apt apt looks stunning

[@KristenMcAtee]

thank you!!

[@sofiatorres2471]

Would love if you took us on your protein journey with you, I’m also trying to eat more protein daily and finding it difficult to find different meals! If you’re comfortable with it only ofc💚also, those spoons! So cute!

[@KristenMcAtee]

I gotchu! i'll def start incorporating it more 😊

[@missyl1163]

Thought you were gonna say you got a cat too! 🐈

[@ivandiaz.chicago.999]

You're literally a beautiful person. ❤ Be smooth with it.

[@roxysellers1292]

There’s an Ugg Cleaner kit you can buy it’ll actually hit the foam part 🥰

[@Wyattj92]

it’s pretty inspiring to see others who are willing to work on themselves and who are constantly wanting to learn and grow take those difficult steps to be the best possible version of themselves. those reset and reflection days are vital and they help to reinspire. if anyone has the capability to figure it out, it’s you! so keep it up Kristen, and go easy on yourself because it’s really motivating to see the progress 🤍

[@leonardabudak]

Loved the video, it was really comforting!!! And i thought that you finally got that cat! Still hoping tho 🥰🧡

[@ebonysalazar8051]

Your rant made me sob , it took the words out of my mouth . I had a huge life change recently (having my first child ) and I haven't taken care of my self in so long and I want my spark back .

[@KristenMcAtee]

ugh it’s an isolating feeling but luckily it doesn’t have to be a permanent feeling. we got this 🤍

[@brittneyxplourde]

I needed this video! Oh my lol

[@tarunpalfilmmaker]

Hey Kristen! Your sourdough + creativity vlog really hit home! As a video editor, I loved how you wove your bread journey with "The Artist's Way" reflections - such clever storytelling! Would love to collaborate and help bring your amazing content to life if you're ever looking for an editor. Keep nurturing that starter (and your creativity)! 🍞✨

[@StygiaNyt]

My boyfriend is on the sourdough journey haha, he hasn't named it yet but has had success adding it to his weekly pizza doughs! Best luck with it! Also I totally feel you on the e-stim, I had therapy for getting hit by a car and made the mistake (more than once) of asking them to turn up the machine only to be left with it tensing up my shoulder like crazy- it gets better though! And I didn't have a bell option. I'm so glad you're getting physical therapy though :)

[@tateylove]

Me: editing a vlog, feeling like I can’t find my spark, opens KZbin to this 😭

[@uma676]

Woah wtf I thought you were in a fancy coffee shop in your thumbnail that’s so cool!!

[@yaz8498]

I have 2 hernias in my lower back and physical therapy SAVED ME. Sorry your first session was not such a good experience but trust me, give it a chance and your body will feel the benefits of it. I've been doing it for over a year and went from crying of pain and only lying in bed to living life normally again with little to no pain at all. Hope it works wonders for you as it did for me ❤

[@michellejohnson8039]

I made my own sourdough starter last May and it's been SO fun. So many yummy things to make with it - also, don't let people intimidate you because sometimes people like to overcomplicate sourdough, but it's what works best for your starter. You will never want to buy storebought bread ever again though lol

[@jaidenstewart5441]

The way I got so excited about a freaking kitten, f’in got me 😅

[@ronaldsmith1282]

You have a quiet 🗽 tranquility about you , that I absolutely admire. Your thought process is way ahead of your 29 years 😁 A magnificent woman that deserves all the best things, life can offer.🤫

[@abigailmccullough8044]

you should get Tartine! it’s like the bread bible, it’s amazing!

[@MagicofKeelanWendorf]

I’ve felt horrible in the past few years. I’ve done a lot I’m proud of but I feel ever since a really back break up in 2015 ish I lost a lot of my confidence. I listened to what a lot of people wanted me to do rather than doing what I want. I was pouring a lot of my energy into other people and not enough into myself. Even when that lifted I still never did anything for me. I’m finally getting back in the gym and I’m trying to go on tour doing comedy magic. It’s difficult being a creative person as well when you aren’t very business savvy. I’ve done background acting, shows, posting videos, and even got in the Guinness Book of World Records but it doesn’t pay the bills. It’s weird being 29 and feeling like you’re starting over again. But time to wake up and go for it. I’m excited for this next chapter of life.

[@KristenMcAtee]

29 is so young!! i get it though. it’s just society’s pressure with needing to be this “perfect” human by your late twenties. we’re doing great!!

[@MagicofKeelanWendorf]

@ definitely just gotta stop and breathe sometimes.

[@jillianharringtonperkins]

as a neurodivergent person, I have strong opinions about silverware, and all of those are a 10/10, specifically that little threek, the oyster looking spoon, and the baby food spoon

[@KristenMcAtee]

you get me, I get you.

[@ashleyshotgun1]

Neverrr apologize for Link making noise in the background. We want it! ❤

[@mackenziemcalister9425]

I don’t maintain a ton of starter, maybe like an inch and then when I’m ready to bake with it I feed it enough to bake with ~100 grams for a single loaf

[@macimanuel4092]

stop i thought it was gonna be a cat

[@kennedydefrancesco670]

Omg yayyy sour dough starter traaiiinn!! Mines name is Clarence, however I think I’m on Clarence #5 or #6 because I accidentally kept killing him- the first one was my only successful one- they are so finnicky to start!!! Best luck there!!!

[@20Moody00]

Yay! Love you❤🎉🎉🎉

[@jillianharringtonperkins]

I've been trying to get my husband to start reading as a hobby for years now and he keeps saying that reading isn't his thing because he thinks of it as schoolwork or as a task as opposed to something that you do for fun, and this boggles my mind because I LOVE to read! Granted, I was always an avid reader in school and would read for fun and not just to get to go to the AR pizza parties lol. I'm really hoping that he comes around to the idea of reading for fun because I just finished the Throne of Glass series, and I NEED him to read it because I will never emotionally recover from those books, and I need him to experience it too lol

[@janecooze1767]

I can’t explain it but I FELT Francesca in my bones

[@janecooze1767]

To name the starter 😂😂

[@425gortiz]

Hey chat... little to real... I am just wrapping up cleaning my room/studio because I also fell into a funk and getting back to normal 😀

[@eringrow8633]

Girl you gotta stop saying sorry it’s your life and you can live it however you want ❤

[@KristenMcAtee]

when did I say sorry?! you're not wrong though 🫶

[@eringrow8633]

@ lol when you were sitting down talking about journaling, you said sorry about talking about it

[@perrinkrisko1596]

Billie doughlish was the first name that came to mind. Idk why. Maybe could be Billie doughlicious

[@undermoonstars]

Can you pls share your protein pancake recipe? Those looks DELICIOUS 😋

[@sierrahunt36]

i had a shoulder/neck injury and pt only helped so much, i found a muscle therapy massage place and they did wondersssss

[@twilightgavemebpd]

omg the bell there's a tea house where i live that gives you bells at your table to ring for service and it makes me feel humiliated it really does feel so rude

[@karlirico]

Life hack: music heals

[@anthonycestoni]

I was NOT expecting a sourdough starter🤣 Name her Ruby lol

[@shortlayne_]

Hi Kristen!! I hope you’re doing well. And if not then do worry. Everything is going to be alright. No matter what is going on right now, you will like always find a way to get through it. Thank you for posting. I’m kinda going through a lot right now so this was needed. Hope you have a wonderful and blessed weekend and keep being you and I hope you find your spark again ❤❤

[@elizabethspenser]

1:20 in and first 2 names to mind are Roxie or Gwen ??

[@carrlyn]

Thought you got Link a kitten for a good 15 seconds 😂

[@emmamclaughlin4719]

stopppp i thought the sourdough starter was going to be a cat... waiting on that one

[@kaylakamp8895]

Petunia the starter!

[@petitezeasy]

❤❤❤

[@jkerastudio]

Wait, when you brought out the sourdough, I first thought “what is that” and was like “pet bugs?” Until you said sourdough😂

[@KristenMcAtee]

aww pet bugs would be cute

[@carolinedonellan6442]

I am doing the artist way now too!

[@ashboo0815]

The nails....purrrrrrrrr. I LOVE YOU. Keep being dope.

[@samanthayoutube2722]

GIRL. I thought it was gonna be a kitten not sourdough starter 🤣🤣😭

[@kalanihau2481]

YIPPIE!

[@jackytran4885]

Kristen: "I lost my spark."

[@Johnnydepplover_16]

Love ya

[@captmurdock]

You are trying to "raise" that sourbread -- so you should call that sourdough you're raising...Arizona.

[@breeshoemaker663]

If your acupuncturist offers gua sha, maybe give that a shot sometime for your neck and shoulder tension/pain. You'll look like you've been ran over by a vehicle from the red and purple marks left behind, but it's changed my life pain wise. (acupuncture too!)

[@kellyhowland783]

Doughlene

[@shellyb2042]

Girl just ask if you can raise your hand instead of ringing the bell bc same no way I could do that at someone especially a dr or therapist 😂 what is he thinking with using that as a pain indicator get a dog toy or something 😆

[@mrpeaceful1]

😀

[@normawelsh19]

I thought you got a cat!!!!! stop it hahahaha

[@desaraesanchez7858]

Can we name her Phoebe… like from friends. She just has good vibes lol also Alex likes friends soooo why not since you don’t live together anymore 😢

[@ElizabethP1981]

Name her Patience bc you're going to need a lot of it! Lol Or Bubbles is cute 🤷‍♀️

[@LexiJoFarms]

Omg. I just lost my Sophie... my 90 pound brindle pit/shepherd/lab sweetest girl.... i had to let her go last night... she turned 10 on August 25th 2024... I got her on march 6th 2015... she has.... had.. spleen cancer. And was in pain and i didn't know it because she hid it from me. I knew she wasnt doing the best... but I took her to the vet Wednesday afternoon and was told Friday was the day... 💔💔💔💔💔 she was hiding her suffering from me... my heart is broken.. please hug and hold link tight for me... you calling her to come say hi. 😭😭💔💔💔

[@kaycooll]

kristen how do u always get me hello im scared

[@kelsiemaryann]

The paneling looks like your at Starbucks 🙃

[@KristenMcAtee]

NO STOPPPP i really like it 🥹

[@klaudiazav]

BRUV why does it sound like you're reading from my journal right now...... I also need this year to be all about me !!!! and what i want !!! and to have fun for fucks sake !!! SORRY im screaming but i had to watch back because no way you're reading my mind right now Ps. I'm doing the artists way too.... Maybe we're all spiritually connected and on the same little paths in life

[@palomag90]

name her SALLY …..starter SALLY

[@__offtopic]

Name her Rebecca

[@elsaskoog5197]

I love the by yourself date concept (and especially the way it was described to be undivided attention as if with a parent), i might start doing that too🥹

[@allison7437]

My sourdough starter is named Bready White lol u may absolutely also use the name 🫶🏻