That's what we're striving for, right? Listen in for a gentle reminder of why relational wholeness matters, some signs your relationships may be unhealthy, and questions to ask yourself to begin working toward health. 

Entering a New Year can be so quick that we neglect to slow down and reflect on what we just ended. And we do this when lots of things end and begin in our lives, so to welcome us back to the podcast after a break, I'm reflecting, too. Listen in. 

As I prepare to enter into a more quiet season during Advent, this will be the last episode of 2022, and I thought it'd be fitting just to spend time reflecting on the year together. 

Some come on in a sit a while. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in. 

People's choices are their own to make, and we need to let them have autonomy to make them. Listen in to what this can look like for us in a healthy way. 

As a follow-up to the last episode, today, we're digging deeper into secure attachment and how to get there. This is is one of the most important topics you'll ever need to talk about and understand as you pursue healthier relationships, so listen in. 

Resources and Links Mentioned in Episode: 

Questions to Build Emotional Awareness 

The Anatomy of Trust (Brene Brown)

Episode 43. Safe People 

Episode 59. When Safe People Are No Longer Safe

Episode 76. When to Walk Away

Written by my friend and boss, Carianne Pritchett, a Licensed Professional Counselor, Episode 77 is her story of how she realized she didn't know secure attachments in her relationships and how she began to heal. We're talking briefly about attachment styles and beginning the conversation on how to heal and develop more secure attachments. Next episode, we'll talk more about secure attachments with others. Listen in. 

Resources and Links Mentioned in This Episode: 

Brene Brown's The Anatomy of Trust 

I can't tell you how many times I've had this conversation lately-- people who are struggling in their relationships, something major had happened, the same old patterns are happening and nothing's changing. And they don't know whether to leave the relationship or stay. This could be in many different types of relationships, too, not just romantic. So, even though this topic is complicated and will always depend on the individual's situation, here are some signs it may be time to walk away. Listen in. 

Also, the podcast is taking a short two-week break! I'll see you soon :). 

Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: 

Episode 14: When to Say Goodbye 

Episode 67 with Mary B. Safrit: Five Practices for When Your Friends Leave 

Episode 59: When Safe People No Longer Feel Safe 

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We talk about being intentional with others, but what does it mean? In this episode we're talking about how to be intentional in our relationships. Listen in. 

Resources and Links Mentioned in This Episode: 

Monday Minute 

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We aren't always very kind to ourselves. I think a lot of the expectations we have of ourselves are unrealistic and unhealthy, so let's talk about how to adjust them so we can be kinder. And more compassionate and gracious. Listen in. 

Resources and Links Mentioned in This Episode: 

Episode 17: Adjust Your Expectations

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As humans, we all need to do better at apology, normalizing it and practicing it in effective, honest ways. Let's jump into what genuine apology is and is not.   Listen in. 

Resources and Links Mentioned in This Episode: 

Full Life Christian Counseling Blog Post: Let's Normalize Genuine Apology 

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