“The unexpected will arrive, sister—but it doesn’t have to break you. It can build you.”
In this deeply personal and raw conversation, I open up about something every single one of us has experienced—or will: the arrival of the unexpected. Whether it's a sudden loss, a devastating diagnosis, a dream deferred, or even something as frustrating as a surprise tax bill, life has a way of knocking us off balance. But here's the truth—I believe with every fiber of my being that we get to choose what it means AND we ge to choose what we do next.
If you're walking through pain right now, or still healing from a storm that hit you out of nowhere, this episode is for you. I share pieces of my own story—my miscarriage, financial setbacks, the loss of my parents, betrayal, and more—to show you that rising is possible. Together, we talk about sacred curiosity, how to stop fighting reality, how to reclaim your power, and why sitting in the suck is sometimes the most healing thing we can do.
This isn’t just an episode—it’s a lifeline. A call to reconnect with your body, ground yourself in what’s still true, and take small but powerful steps toward healing. I’m here with you, sister. Always.
xoxo - Christine 🥰
⏱️ Episode Timeline Highlights:
[2:18] – Big podcast updates: a revamp is coming and I’m inviting you to be a guest
[4:36] – Two ways you can help grow our Girl Out of Order community
[7:03] – Shifting into today’s soul-stirring topic: when the unexpected arrives
[9:42] – Personal story: the miscarriage that shattered my illusion of certainty
[13:47] – Why we struggle so deeply with the unexpected—and how to shift the meaning
[17:39] – Rising from betrayal, loss, grief and choosing transformation over victimhood
[20:48] – What still remains after loss? Reclaiming power through radical acceptance
[24:21] – 3 powerful practices for when life crashes in: feel, reconnect, get curious
[27:25] – Grounding questions to help you take one courageous step forward
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