How are you showing up in your most important relationships? We all have moments where the people we love the most get the worst version of us. Why? Because when things feel hard, our protective parts often leap into action.

[1:59] Chelle recaps Episode 11 with Anna Milaeva, certified transformational coach and co-founder of FINO.

[3:23] Chelle shares ah-ha #1 on Anna's explanation of Internal Family Systems (IFS) as a model of human transformation and healing.

[6:35] Evie shares 'Uniquely You' tool - The Breath to Self - a gentle breathing technique to access self energy without forcing calm.

[16:10] Evie shares ah-ha #2 on how connecting with self energy gives us choice to act from love rather responding with fear and judgment.

[22:30] Chelle explains the 'Uniquely You' tool - Leading with Love - four ways to avoid judgment and choose compassion.

[31:45] Chelle shares ah-ha #3 on Anna's insight that compassion is a powerful force for connection.

[34:32] Evie outlines the 'Uniquely You' tool - The Repair Ritual - four steps to repair relationships after conflict.

[42:15] Chelle summarizes the three ah-has and tools, reinforcing how we can build supportive huddles by bringing more self energy to our relationships.

[46:01] Behind-the-scenes conversation between Chelle and Evie.

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