Break Free and Trust with Jacqueline and Chris: A Redesign for Living

Chris and I have done a tremendous amount of travelling in the past year, and reflecting on it, has served as a catalyst for this episode. We spend our lives seeking, the next best thing, always pursuing something other than what is in this moment.  It’s as if we are programmed to look to the future, to a new job, to our next vacation, to the new car, to summer break, to a different relationship.  We are programmed to think somehow that we will be happy when we have achieved, acquired, arrived.  But what we are really looking for, in some ways, is nothing more than the next dopamine hit.  Happiness is not something that exists outside of us but rather something we cultivate in every moment.  The truth is, we can travel across the world and adventure till our hearts content but wherever we go, there we are.   We cannot escape ourselves because being fully alive means being with ourselves in every moment and learning how to turn toward what is, with all our attention.  Wisdom lies in recognizing that life can be full of adventure and novelty, but true contentment lives in the pause between breaths and the presence we bring to everything including and maybe especially the mundane. 
 
Watch: https://youtu.be/cigTUfqZHnI 

Chris and I have done a tremendous amount of travelling in the past year, and reflecting on it, has served as a catalyst for this episode. We spend our lives seeking, the next best thing, always pursuing something other than what is in this moment.  It’s as if we are programmed to look to the future, to a new job, to our next vacation, to the new car, to summer break, to a different relationship.  We are programmed to think somehow that we will be happy when we have achieved, acquired, arrived.  But what we are really looking for, in some ways, is nothing more than the next dopamine hit.  Happiness is not something that exists outside of us but rather something we cultivate in every moment.  The truth is, we can travel across the world and adventure till our hearts content but wherever we go, there we are.   We cannot escape ourselves because being fully alive means being with ourselves in every moment and learning how to turn toward what is, with all our attention.  Wisdom lies in recognizing that life can be full of adventure and novelty, but true contentment lives in the pause between breaths and the presence we bring to everything including and maybe especially the mundane. 
 
Watch: https://youtu.be/cigTUfqZHnI 

Inspired by the work they have done with their own clients, Jacqueline and Chris explore why we are constantly looking outside of ourselves for what we can only give to ourselves. Why do we have a tendency to abdicate responsibility for our needs to others? Needs like how we are loved, how we want to be treated and even our validation and self-worth. Are we seeking something that no one but ourselves can give us? How do we shift this and learn to befriend ourselves. This and much, much more in this episode of Break Free and Trust.

Inspired by the work they have done with their own clients, Jacqueline and Chris explore why we are constantly looking outside of ourselves for what we can only give to ourselves. Why do we have a tendency to abdicate responsibility for our needs to others? Needs like how we are loved, how we want to be treated and even our validation and self-worth. Are we seeking something that no one but ourselves can give us? How do we shift this and learn to befriend ourselves. This and much, much more in this episode of Break Free and Trust.

In this episode Jacqueline and I explore the concept of reframing our experiences and outlook as a way to living a happier and more fulfilling life. We all live a different subjective reality based on our own personal experiences.  Because our reality is subjective, it can be reframed to better serve us. What does reframing entail and how does is work? When is it appropriate versus when is it just bypassing? And what are some practical examples in our own lives that our listeners can relate too?
We will explore this and much, much more in the show.
 
For live viewers, the show will also be open to questions in the second half of the show. So please call in at 1-800-930-2819 or write your questions in the chat.
 
Watch: https://youtu.be/2STNY2h1fes 

In this episode Jacqueline and I explore the concept of reframing our experiences and outlook as a way to living a happier and more fulfilling life. We all live a different subjective reality based on our own personal experiences.  Because our reality is subjective, it can be reframed to better serve us. What does reframing entail and how does is work? When is it appropriate versus when is it just bypassing? And what are some practical examples in our own lives that our listeners can relate too?
We will explore this and much, much more in the show.
 
For live viewers, the show will also be open to questions in the second half of the show. So please call in at 1-800-930-2819 or write your questions in the chat.
 
Watch: https://youtu.be/2STNY2h1fes 

In this episode Jacqueline and I explore relationship dynamics. In our professional capacity as counsellors, coaches and mentors we are exposed to a wide variety of challenges our clients bring  to us with respect to their relationships with partners, children, employers and everyone for that matter. What are some of the common factors underlying these challenges? How do these challenges play out in different types of relationships? And how can we empower ourselves to face these challenges with an open heart and an open mind?We will explore this and much, much more in the show.
 
Watch: https://youtu.be/45ZgeDOnfNQ 

In this episode Jacqueline and I explore relationship dynamics. In our professional capacity as counsellors, coaches and mentors we are exposed to a wide variety of challenges our clients bring  to us with respect to their relationships with partners, children, employers and everyone for that matter. What are some of the common factors underlying these challenges? How do these challenges play out in different types of relationships? And how can we empower ourselves to face these challenges with an open heart and an open mind?We will explore this and much, much more in the show.
 
Watch: https://youtu.be/45ZgeDOnfNQ 

In this episode Jacqueline and Chris will explore the paradox of identity. That is, we need an identity to navigate in the world yet attachment to this identity is the cause of so much of our suffering. Where does our identity come from, how does it evolve over time, when and how does it transition from survival to suffering and what can we do about it are questions explored in the show. There is something in this episode for everyone so join us on this journey.
 
For live viewers, the show will also be open to questions in the second half of the show. So please call in at 1-800-930-2819 or write your questions in the chat.
 
Watch: https://youtu.be/5wrvTEWy-Pk 

In this episode Jacqueline and Chris will explore the paradox of identity. That is, we need an identity to navigate in the world yet attachment to this identity is the cause of so much of our suffering. Where does our identity come from, how does it evolve over time, when and how does it transition from survival to suffering and what can we do about it are questions explored in the show. There is something in this episode for everyone so join us on this journey.
 
For live viewers, the show will also be open to questions in the second half of the show. So please call in at 1-800-930-2819 or write your questions in the chat.
 
Watch: https://youtu.be/5wrvTEWy-Pk