The balance of personal growth and contributing to a thriving romantic relationship is all about being comfortable in your own skin, without seeking external validation, yet embracing our innate need for connection. It's independence and interdependence…but not co-dependence.
I'm such a believer in this that I co-wrote an entire book about it called "You Grow Me" (link to buy below).
This episode is a cross-podcast with Lisa Carpenter's "Full Frontal Living" podcast (find it here). Lisa is a remarkable coach who helped me through one of the most challenging periods of my life (I tell that story in this episode). Here, we focus on creating safety within oneself - reconnecting with the body, nervous system regulation and the massive importance of personal responsibility within a relationship.
In this episode, Lisa and I talk about:
- Creating safety within: the foundation of self-connection
- Self-discovery and healing from trauma
- The impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships
- Navigating jealousy and building trust
- The gender gap in personal development
- Detachment
- Why a healthy relationship can be as confronting as a traumatic one
- Learning to listen to your intuition
- The presence of exes in a new relationship
- The grief of finally getting what you want
- Jealousy in a relationship
- Taking personal responsibility for everything in your relationship
My new book "You Grow Me: The Next Level Human Philosophy of Love, Sex and Romantic Connection" co-written by Dr. Jade Teta (Next Level Human podcast) is available now! It's a big "f**k you" to unrealistic Hollywood love stories, and instead offers a fresh perspective on how personal growth is intertwined with romance. You can buy your copy of You Grow Me on Amazon here. Please read and let me know your takeaways! Email me or DM me on Instagram (contacts below).
CONNECT WITH EMILY
WOMEN'S GROUP (begins May 1, 2024): "Your Grown A$& Woman Era" apply here
COUPLES COACHING with Emily & Kelly Gardner (apply here)
Book A Private Coaching Call With Emily To Work Together
Get Your FREE Guide "The Four Tools Missing From Your Relationship" here
CONNECT WITH LISA
Website: https://lisacarpenter.ca
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Podcast: Full Frontal Living
REFERENCES
Episode 389 | LIFE IS FULL OF UNCERTAINTY, BUT YOU'RE GONNA BE OK WITH LISA CARPENTER
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