🎙️ Divine Reconnection Podcast - Episode: 8 🌍

Welcome back to another empowering episode of the Divine Reconnection Podcast! 🌟 Your hosts, Lauren and Natalie, are here to guide you through the transformative journey of leaving your hometown to discover the vast world and, ultimately, yourself. As reconnection coaches, we help couples navigate periods of disconnection, fostering long-lasting connections.

In this episode, we're broadcasting from the beautiful Medellín, Colombia, wrapping up our incredible three-month stay. We delve into our lives as continuous travelers—embracing the freedom of living abroad long-term, sharing our experiences, insights, and the invaluable lessons we've learned along the way.

Highlights of This Episode:

➡️ The Power of Leaving Home: Discover why leaving your familiar environment is the first step toward personal growth and freedom. We share our journeys of leaving home, the doubts we faced, and how stepping out of our comfort zones led to incredible transformations.

➡️ Navigating New Cultures: From Thailand to Colombia, explore how immersing ourselves in new cultures and languages has expanded our worldview and enriched our lives. Learn about the unique experiences and unexpected joys that come with living in diverse environments.

➡️ Trusting Your Spark of Excitement: How to identify and trust that initial spark of excitement when considering a big move. Overcoming fear and doubt to follow your heart and pursue your dreams.

➡️ Real-Life Challenges and Triumphs: Hear about the obstacles we've encountered, like visa issues and unexpected travel detours, and how these challenges have only strengthened our confidence and resilience.

➡️ Building Confidence Through Travel: Understand how navigating new challenges and environments boosts your self-confidence and self-reliance. Learn to trust your ability to adapt, grow, and thrive in any situation.

➡️ Creating a Collage of Enjoyable Experiences: Discover the beauty of collecting favorite experiences from each place you visit, building a unique and enriching life journey that continuously evolves.

Join us as we share our personal stories, practical advice, and heartfelt encouragement to inspire you to take that leap of faith and embrace the world beyond your hometown. Whether you're considering moving to a new city or a new country, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate your own path to freedom and fulfillment.

If you're interested in discovering how to transform your relationships, communicate more effectively, and find peace and fulfillment within yourself and with others:

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For a list of 40+ questions to help you and your partner build a safe environment to discuss finances, visit our website https://link.moderncrm.org/widget/form/npZAtY1qMBC21ZHo9wpp. Remember, your kids are watching and learning from how you handle money, so be an example even if it feels uncomfortable.

Welcome to the Divine Reconnection Podcast with Lauren and Natalie! In this episode, we dive deep into the complex and often challenging topic of finances in relationships. We explore how money can impact intimacy, communication, and overall connection between partners. Through personal anecdotes and expert advice, we provide practical tips on how to open up conversations about money, set healthy boundaries, and overcome financial insecurities together.

Main Topics Discussed:

1. The energy of money and how it affects self-worth, and relationship dynamics.

2. The importance of transparency and open communication about finances in relationships.

3. Setting and respecting financial boundaries with your partner.

4. Strategies for creating a safe space to discuss money matters.

5. Practical questions and exercises to foster healthy financial conversations in relationships.

Additional Resources: For a list of 14 questions to help you and your partner build a safe environment to discuss finances, visit our website [link in description]. Remember, your kids are watching and learning from how you handle money, so be an example even if it feels uncomfortable.

Join us as we navigate through these essential conversations to strengthen your relationship and financial well-being.

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"Boundaries aren't about pushing people away; its creating an environment where you can BOTH love yourself and them simultaneously"

In this episode, we dive into how you can change your family relationships by setting boundaries and loving yourself more. We'll share easy ways to handle past hurts, talk about your limits clearly, and build better connections with yourself and others. By sticking to what really matters to you and staying strong, you'll learn to turn tough times into opportunities to grow and feel closer to the people who matter most.

Main Topics Covered in This Episode:

· Setting Boundaries: Setting boundaries isn't just about saying "no" sometimes; it's about creating a space where everyone feels respected and understood and drawing a line that says, "This is where I need to take care of myself."

· Self-Love Matters: Loving yourself isn't selfish; it's the key to showing up fully in your relationships.

· Healing Together: Forgiveness, acceptance, and resilience help us heal and grow closer, even after tough times.

· Aligning to Your Vales: Find what aligns with your values and move closer to them and pull back from the things that no longer serve you.

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In this episode of the Divine Reconnection Podcast, Lauren and Nathalie share their personal journey of navigating through periods of disconnection in their relationship and how they celebrate the healing and repair that follows. Join them as they discuss the ups and downs of maintaining a healthy, loving partnership, and the importance of recognizing and celebrating progress along the way.

Main Topics Covered in this Episode:

· The Power of Intentional Celebration: Why it's crucial to celebrate milestones in your relationship, especially after periods of disconnection.

· Building Emotional Resilience: How to handle stress and anxiety within your relationship and turn challenging times into opportunities for growth.

· Reflecting on Relationship Evolution: The value of looking back on your journey as a couple and acknowledging the growth and changes over time.

· Learning from Disconnection: How to view periods of disconnection as valuable learning opportunities and use them to strengthen your bond.

Tune in to this episode for an intimate look at how Lauren and Nathalie navigate the complexities of their relationship, celebrate their victories, and continue to grow together.

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In this deeply personal episode, Lauren and Nathalie dive into the emotional and mental challenges faced when becoming a caregiver for a loved one. Nathalie shares her journey of caring for her mother who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, and the difficult transition from a life of independence to one filled with chemotherapy sessions and emotional support.

Nathalie opens up about the breaking point that led her to realize the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing her own mental health.

Main Topics Covered in This Episode

· Impact of Cancer Diagnosis on Family Dynamics: The initial shock and emotional response to a loved one's diagnosis, along with changes in family roles and responsibilities.

· Transition to Caregiving: Adjusting from an independent lifestyle to a full-time caregiver role involves significant changes in daily routines and tasks.

· Emotional and Mental Challenges: Caregivers face stress, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and the challenge of balancing caregiving duties with personal mental health needs.

· Setting Boundaries: Recognizing the necessity of personal limits and developing strategies for establishing and maintaining these boundaries is crucial.

· Societal and Familial Expectations: Navigating societal pressures and gender roles in caregiving while managing family dynamics and expectations can be complex.

· Importance of Self-Care: Implementing techniques for self-care and stress management is vital for sustaining long-term caregiving.

· Support Systems: Utilizing support networks, including friends, family, and professional help, is essential to avoid isolation and receive necessary support.

· Personal Growth and Resilience: The journey of self-discovery and personal growth through caregiving can lead to finding balance and joy amidst challenges.

· Healing and Moving Forward: Steps towards healing involve maintaining mental health and embracing the ongoing process of recovery and self-care. Join

Lauren and Nathalie as they explore the emotional intricacies of caregiving, the guilt and societal expectations, and the power of choosing oneself in the face of overwhelming responsibility.

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In this episode of the Divine Reconnection podcast, Lauren shares a deeply personal and transformative journey of self-discovery, growth, and gratitude.

Reflecting on her experiences from childhood dreams to overcoming toxic relationships and finding true love, Lauren emphasizes the power of self-acceptance and the beauty of embracing every stage of life.

Main Topics Discussed:

· Childhood Aspirations: Lauren’s early dreams of making a significant impact and her admiration for · Oprah.

· Toxic Relationships: The pain and lessons learned from leaving a toxic relationship.

· Self-Discovery: The importance of understanding and accepting oneself, even through mistakes and difficult phases.

· Codependency and Healing: Lauren's journey to recognize and heal from codependency.

· Embracing Change: The pivotal moments that led Lauren to rediscover her worth and set new life goals.

· Synchronicities and Spiritual Guidance: Recognizing signs from the universe and spiritual guides. · Finding True Love: Meeting Natalie and how it transformed Lauren’s life.

· Gratitude and Self-Reflection: The significance of being grateful for all versions of oneself.

· Self-Inflicted Pressure: The drive to be successful and the pressures Lauren puts on herself to achieve her goals.

· Continuous Growth: Understanding that personal growth is an ongoing journey without a finish line.

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"Your Relationship can help Heal Your anxious attachment" - 4 actions your partner can take to help you

In this episode of the Divine Reconnection podcast, Nathalie delves into the topic of anxious attachment styles in relationships. If you have an anxious attachment style, that is okay! There is nothing wrong with you. You can can have a healthy relationship while you're on your journey healing your anxious attachment. In this podcast, Nathalie shares personal experiences and valuable insights on navigating love while dealing with anxiety.

She shares how her relationship has been a source of healing her attachment, regulating her emotions and creating a safe space for her to explore herself deeper.

· Healing through Relationships: The idea that you don’t need to fully heal before entering a relationship; healthy relationships can be a mirror for personal growth.

· Triggers as Opportunities: Viewing emotional triggers as signs to explore deeper personal pain and growth areas.

· Support Strategies: Practical ways to support an anxiously attached partner, including open communication, reassurance, and respecting boundaries.

· Reassurance and Independence: Balancing personal needs for space and reassurance in an anxious-avoidant dynamic.

· Boundaries and Self-Awareness: The importance of setting and respecting personal boundaries and recognizing one’s own capacities.

· Ownership of Emotions: Taking responsibility for one’s own feelings and avoiding blaming partners for emotional responses.

This episode offers actionable advice for anyone seeking to build a safe, healthy, and conscious relationship. Tune in to discover how to transform fear into love and create a nurturing space for growth and connection.

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"I don't know how to reconnect with my parter" - Disrupting cycles in your relationship

In this episode, Nathalie and Lauren, reconnection coaches dedicated to helping couples navigate periods of disconnect, dive deep into the complexities of relationship dynamics. From personal experiences to professional insights, they explore the emotional rollercoasters that couples often face and how these moments of disconnection can be transformative.

Join Nathalie and Lauren as they discuss:

· Understanding Relationship Cycles: The phases of connection and disconnection that every relationship goes through.

· Navigating Discomfort: How to sit with uncomfortable feelings without rushing to fix them. · Personal Reflections: Insights from their own relationship, including dealing with avoidant and anxious attachment styles.

· The Importance of Space: Why giving your partner time and space to process emotions is crucial for growth.

· Childhood Influences: How past experiences and family dynamics shape our reactions in relationships. · Healing and Growth: Using periods of disconnect as opportunities for self-reconnection and personal development.

· Emotional Resilience: Strategies for managing anxiety, guilt, and shame during times of emotional turmoil.

· Support in Times of Need: The significance of being there for each other, even when asked not to, as shown in a poignant story about dealing with severe pain.

Discover how embracing periods of disconnect can lead to deeper reconnection, not just with your partner, but also with yourself. Tune in for heartfelt stories, practical advice, and a journey towards creating healthier, more resilient relationships.

If you're interested in discovering how to transform your relationships, communicate more effectively, and find peace and fulfillment within yourself and with others:

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