How Your Masculine Energy Is Affecting Your Relationship
Stronger in the Difficult Places
Release Date: 07/09/2024
How To Advocate For Yourself In Difficult Relationships
Stronger in the Difficult Places
Why is it so easy to stand up for others but so hard to advocate for ourselves? If you’ve ever felt stuck between not wanting to seem "too much" and not knowing how to use your voice effectively, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Heather Hansen—former trial lawyer turned advocate coach—who shares powerful insights on breaking free from “good girl syndrome,” building the skills to confidently speak up, and learning how to own your voice without fear or guilt. If advocating for yourself feels uncomfortable, overwhelming, or just plain impossible, this conversation will empower...
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How To Make Good Decisions When You Feel Guilty
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I hear this all the time: How do I make a good decision when I feel guilty for making it? In today’s episode I address how to make a decision, even when you feel bad about it. It’s easier than you think and you can do it! Connect with me:
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Say it Right: How To Talk So Your Partner Will Listen and You Will Feel Heard - In Six Steps
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It doesn’t matter what you say, the only thing that matters is what is heard. This isn’t my original quote, but I’ve lost who said it along the way. Understanding this truth has been the turning point in my communication in all of my relationships. In today’s episode, I have such a wonderful, meaty, conversation with Rebecca Mullen, author, speaker, relationship coach, about how to have better communication with your spouse in 6 simple steps- Even if you barely talk anymore. Rebecca is my personal business coach and friend. This is her second time on my podcast and I’m inviting...
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Why You Shouldn't Believe Everything You Think - And If You Do, It's Holding You Back
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Your thoughts are powerful and most of us believe them- much to the detriment of ourselves and our relationships. On today's episode, I have a discussion with renowned author, Joseph Nguyen about why you shouldn't- and more importantly how you go about the process of not believing what you think. Joseph Nguyen is the author of the #1 international bestselling book, Don't Believe Everything You Think, which has been translated into 17+ languages. He is a writer who helps others realize who they truly are beyond their own thinking and conditioning to live an abundant life free from psychological...
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Why Women Stay In Unhealthy Relationships
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Stephanie Quayle, Nashville Recording Artist and author talks about her own toxic relationship, why she stayed and insight she hope will help other women in difficult relationships. Stephanie Quayle is a Nashville recording artist who tours the world with her music and an entrepreneur with her own record label, Big Sky Music Group. Rolling Stone Country called her “an artist you need to know,” CMT named her as part of its “Next Women of Country” franchise, and she’s appeared on popular programs like The Kelly Clarkson Show and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. As an independent artist with...
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Six Questions To Ask Yourself About Your Relationship
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Today is a solo episode, where I ask you 6 questions to determine if you’re in love with your partner or just their potential. If you are brave, you could ask your partner these questions, but if you are truly committed to health you should turn these questions back on yourself and ask if you represent any of these things for your partner. Connect with me:
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How Purity Culture May Be Affecting You And Your Relationships
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Maybe you grew up in it. Maybe you’ve never heard about it. Dr. Camden Morgante and I had an eye opening conversation about how the purity culture in the evangelical community in the 1990’s has created a ripple effect on relationships and marriages to this day. And we had a conversation regarding the intersection of the effects of purity culture and shame. Dr. Camden is a psychologist and author of the book Recovering From Purity Culture. Visit her website Connect with me:
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Let's Say Their Name: Holding Space for Parents of Loss
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Whether you have lost a pregnancy, an infant or an older child, or you know of someone who has, this episode is for you. Today, we honor Infant Loss Awareness Month with a very moving conversation with author, Chris Manion. We answer questions like: How do you incorporate the loss into your life? What are good strategies for seeking support? Which commonly held beliefs around pregnancy and telling the family may need to be re-considered? What do you say to someone who has lost? About Chris: Chris Manion is an award winning speaker and author of three books. You can find her...
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How Our Early Experiences Determine The Quality of Our Relationships
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Sometimes we can be anxious. Sometimes we can be avoidant. Sometimes we can be both. In this episode, I am joined by author, Charisse Cooke. We talk about understanding how your early childhood experiences can affect your relationships and what to do when you feel disappointed in your relationship. Charisse Cooke, Author of The Anxious Avoidant Dance is an attachment-based psychotherapist with over eighteen years of professional experience. She works in private practice in London and is also an online educator through social media where she shares effective tools and strategies we can all...
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My Lessons on Letting Go
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In this episode I share five valuable lessons I’ve learned this past year as a result of letting go of things I previously held dear. My hope is that in hearing my experience, you can learn to let go of things that may feel like they are valuable, but are actually junk holding you back in your life and relationships. Connect with me:
info_outlineThis masculine/feminine energy debate may feel over discussed, but the more I work with women who are experiencing difficulty in their relationships, the more I see this issue creeping up. In this episode, I address how an imbalance of the masculine/feminine energy may be wreaking havoc in your relationship.
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