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Ep55: Relationship pitfalls, attachment, and finding yourself: couples therapist Brooke Bergman

You've probably heard "attachment theory" (anxious attached, avoidant, etc), and the term "codependent", but what does that actually mean? And how does it practically show up in our relationships?
 
We get bogged down by terminology and we diagnose our relationship troubles, handing out labels left and right. Labels may not be very helpful, but what is helpful is understanding how we show up in our relationships, and how our perspective on our close relationships is formed by our first relationships with our parents and immediate family. 
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Brooke Bergman is a relationship coach and licensed family and marriage therapist.
She has a particular interest in entrepreneurial mental health, recovery from religious fundamentalism and trauma, divorce recovery, modern dating and modern marriage, women's body image and disordered eating, and supporting healthy romantic partnerships as a vehicle for creating a more stable and vibrant society. 
In addition to working with her own clients, she provides consultation services through ZenFounder, an organization dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs’ mental health and relationship needs.
 
You can find her on her website https://www.brookebergman.com/
 

Ep54: How do we help when we’re overwhelmed ourselves? Co-regulation and somatic healing with Rita Bozi

Rita is a powerful force for good. The main topic of our conversation? How to be a more humane human. 
 
What does it mean to be human? How do we exercise compassion when we are overwhelmed and feeling stuck ourselves? What can we do to fix some of the biggest problems humanity is currently facing?
Rita teaches us about the importance of embodiment and somatic work, which involves listening to the cues and signals from our bodies. We discuss the importance of non-verbal communication and how it contributes to polarization and a sense of unease and unsafety. We also talked about the impact of trauma on our perception of danger and fear, and how it can affect our interactions with others.

Ep53: 3 Beliefs for a Happier Life

We all want happier lives, right? But sometimes happier feels out of reach, and maybe it feels more like if life could just suck LESS, that would be great. 
What beliefs can we adopt to create a happier life?
Sharing three beliefs you can take on to have a happier life right now. 
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Find Morgan on Instagram @morgan_motsinger
or her website https://www.morganmotsinger.com/  where you can find her services like speaking, and how to book her for your podcast. 
 

Ep52: Anni-versary: 1 Year Without Anni

This past year has felt like a dream. A bit fuzzy, foggy, and scattered. Passing the one-year milestone is a bit bizarre and I have lots of feelings about it. 
 
This week I'm sharing the past year's ups and downs and what has helped me navigate grief. 
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Find Morgan on Instagram: @morgan_motsinger and her website: morganmotsinger.com
 

Ep51: Curious minds want to know: tapping into your creativity

Our creativity is a hallmark of our species. We have a unique ability to tap into meaning and something deeper than our basic needs. 
 
So, what exactly is creativity? Why should we care about expressing it (especially if no one else ever sees it)? How does creativity feel? And the golden question, how do we cultivate even more creativity in our lives?
 
The books I recommend on this episode are:
Big Magic by Elizabeth GilbertThe Creative Act, A Way of Being by Rick RubinResonate by Alex Wolf
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You can find Morgan on Instagram and her website.

Ep50: How TF you we actually love yourself more?

Self-love is great. Hurray! How do we make our lives better? By loving yourself more!!
 
But, like....how?
 
Sharing my 3 important insights into what self-love is and how to cultivate true self-love on this episode. For those of you who grew up being told that at your core, you're bad/sinner/depraved, I address this in the second part of the episode. 
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and if you're looking for the next speaker for your private retreat or corporate event, find out more on what Morgan speaks about here https://www.morganmotsinger.com/speaking
 
 
 

Ep49: Whole Health with Kristen Hermanson

All the messaging and advice about how to be healthy is OVERWHELMING. 
Eat this but don't eat that (it's bad for your waistline!). Do this exercise, but not that one (it's bad for your knees!). Get enough sleep, but not too much! Regularly see a therapist, chiropractor, MD, naturopath...
but how do I integrate healthy practices into my regular life? We have bills to pay, picky kids to feed, houses to clean, and also fit some type of self-care in there. 
Kristen Hermanson is a bodyworker, private chef, and self-proclaimed "human in progress". Her experience dealing with health issues as a college student led her down the traditional medical route, only to discover none of her problems were solved. She pursued culinary school, sustainable farming, and more and found her passion. 
Our mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health are all connected. This episode explores practical ways to address our holistic needs. 
You can find Kristen on Instagram @kristen_noel__and explore her health offerings at www.originorgans.com
 

Ep48: Kid Lessons

Spent the weekend with my kids, two of their friends, and a water park absolutely bursting at the seams with even more kids. 
 
The weekend was an opportunity to observe them, observe my own self-consciousness (I spent a lot of time in a swimming suit in this indoor water park), and to remember that kids show us some of our most basic human needs and patterns. 
 
Is it fair to say that adults are just big kids with jobs and bills? We still all want the same things: to be seen, validated, comforted, and nourished. 
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Ep47: The Truth Burrito

What does it mean for something to be REAL?
What does truth mean?
Why do we have so many people saying the same thing, sharing the same kind of experience, but it only results in fighting? "I'm right!" "No, a**hole! I'm right!"
What if we are so caught up in the language frameworks (and religious frameworks) that we are missing the point?
This week I'm sharing with you how a burrito helped me capture the difference between an experience and communicating that experience to others. 
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to inquire about having Morgan at your next event. 

Ep46: Leading You Back to Yourself with Rebecca Thomas

"Not being able to trust yourself sucks." 
This line on Rebecca's website caught my attention. I have had to learn how to navigate a lack of self-trust and how it impacts my relationships, business, and my inner peace. There's a lot of talk about "gaslighting", but what do you do when the one gaslighting you...is you?
 
Rebecca and I discuss what radical self-trust is and how it impacts every area of our lives. Together, we explore concepts around what it means to live in a way that makes you happy, aligned, and alive. 
 
You can find Rebecca in these places:
WebsiteInstagram
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