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An Aligned Exhale: How to Conclude With Conflict

Be. Play. Love.

Release Date: 08/26/2025

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Most people wait for burnout, conflict, or disaster before ending something that’s no longer in alignment.

We’ve both done that in the past, pushing forward because things were “still going well,” even when a quiet inner voice was saying it was time to move on.

But sometimes, the most life-giving move is to complete a chapter while there’s still joy, ease, and connection in it.

In this special final episode, we pull back the curtain on our decision to end the podcast, while it’s still thriving. We explore why completion can be the most creative act of all.

For us, it’s been about endings without drama, the art of listening to our “inner advisor,” and the unexpected magic that unfolds when you step into the unknown with clarity and curiosity.

We reflect on more than two years of deep, unfiltered dialogue, the guests who bared their hearts, and the body of work we’ve created together.

We discuss how this podcast has captured many of our most important conversations, and why it now feels like a beautiful exhale, making space for what’s next.



Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

-Why we end things while they’re still thriving

What does it take to step away from something good, without fear, doubt, or regret—and trust that it’s time to move on?

-How to listen to your “inner advisor”

What’s the difference between a passing whim and the deep clarity that tells you to take a new path?

-The power of letting go before burnout

Why stopping while you’re energized can be the most generous, creative choice you make.

-Stepping into the unknown with wonder

How clarity, curiosity, and trust can make the next chapter even more vibrant than the last.

 

 

 

About Your Hosts

Katie Hendricks, Ph.D., BC-DMT, is a pioneer in body intelligence and conscious loving with over 40 years of experience. Known internationally as a presenter and seminar leader, she focuses on authenticity, responsibility, and appreciation in conscious living. She co-authored 12 books, including best-sellers Conscious Loving and Conscious Loving Ever After, and she has appeared on over 500 radio and TV programs.

Sophie Chiche is a seasoned coach and consultant who has worked with thousands of individuals and teams globally. With a focus on helping people live fully expressed lives, she guides clients and facilitates group sessions to remove obstacles and design meaningful lives. Sophie has developed unique methods, mindset shifts, and healing modalities to create lasting change.

 


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