By Chance Avenue

In this heartfelt episode of By Chance Avenue, Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss shares her emotional journey into a season of caregiving for her parents after her father's recent medical emergency. She reflects on her role in caregiving as a childless woman, the unexpected joys and challenges it brings, and the importance of showing up for loved ones. The episode emphasizes that a life without children is not less full or meaningful and highlights the value of intentional planning, empathy, and finding purpose through acts of love and care. Join her as she navigates this transformative experience, offering insights and encouragement to others in similar situations.

• Introduction and Personal Update
• Reflecting on Caregiving and Personal Goals
• Emotional Challenges and Support
• Finding Meaning in Caregiving
• The Value of a Childless Life
• Cherishing Family Moments
• Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude

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In this heartfelt episode, host Elizabeth Tiglao Guss shares her personal journey of faith, struggle, and perseverance. Joined by guests Lisa and Dana, the conversation delves into the importance of expressing frustration, finding strength in faith, and the significance of mental health awareness. They explore the idea that love and faith are interconnected, and emphasize the necessity of processing emotions to maintain overall well-being. Highlights include personal stories of overcoming adversity, the power of daily rituals, and the transformative impact of self-love.

• Introduction: A Decade of Waiting
• Struggles and Faith
• Mental Health Journey
• Expressing Frustration and Finding Answers
• Daily Rituals and Self-Love
• Gratitude and Mind-Body Connection
• Conclusion: Embracing Faith and Change

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In this heartfelt episode, Elizabeth Tiglao Guss reflects on the changing seasons and how they relate to the different phases of life, particularly focusing on the struggles many women face with infertility and childlessness. She shares personal experiences, including recent hardships and cancellations, and revisits five therapeutic takeaways that have helped her navigate tough times. These insights include the importance of self-care, trusting one's decisions without needing external validation, understanding that past experiences don't define us, healing the inner child, and believing in one's right to a successful and joyful future. Elizabeth offers these lessons to support listeners who may be grieving or adjusting to a new chapter in life, reminding them that they are not alone and that their lives are still worthy of beauty, purpose, love, and joy.

• Reflecting on Seasons and Life Changes
• Personal Hardships and Cancellations
• Therapy Insights and Key Takeaways
• Takeaway 1: Self-Care is Not Selfish
• Takeaway 2: Trusting Yourself Without Approval
• 3: Past Shapes but Doesn't Define
• Takeaway 4: Healing the Inner Child
• Takeaway 5: Deserving Success and a Future You Love
• Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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In this insightful episode, host Elizabeth Tiglao Guss sits down with trauma-informed breathwork facilitator and somatic coach Brenda Winkle to explore the importance of nervous system regulation in the healing journey. Brenda Winkle is an Intuitive leadership coach, and somatic guide helping visionary professionals, founders, and entrepreneurs reclaim their energy, trust their inner knowing, and lead with clarity, soul, and ease.

Brenda shares her expertise and personal experiences, diving into the complex intersections of trauma, healing, and finding joy. The conversation covers the impact of trauma on learning, the practice of feeling emotions fully, and practical strategies for accessing joy even in difficult times. Brenda also discusses the significance of acknowledging different levels of sadness and the role of body-based modalities like breathwork in emotional release. This episode offers valuable tools and compassionate advice for women grieving the life they envisioned, particularly those dealing with infertility and childlessness by chance.

• Introduction and Welcoming Brenda
• Understanding the Nervous System
• Brenda's Journey with Trauma-Informed Practices
• Defining and Recognizing Trauma
• Navigating Grief and Finding Joy
• The Power of Breathwork and Somatic Practices
• Healing Tools and Breath Work
• Understanding Sadness and Joy
• Biological and Chemical Impacts on Sadness
• Reticular Activating System and Finding Joy
• Client Story: Overcoming Low-Grade Depression
• Personal Experience with Grief and Hormones
• Somatic Techniques for Immediate Relief
• Empowering Women to Feel Worthy
• Final Thoughts and Resources

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In this deeply personal episode, Elizabeth Tiglao Guss shares her family's recent ordeal during a trip to Mexico that turned into a challenging period, including her father's critical illness and hospitalization. Elizabeth opens up about the emotional and physical toll it took on her and how this experience has taught her the importance of asking for and receiving help. She explores the struggles many people face in feeling worthy of support, especially on the childless journey, and offers insights and gentle reminders on the value of self-care and the courage it takes to lean on others.

• A Family Trip Turned Crisis
• The Struggle of Asking for Help
• Personal Growth Through Vulnerability
• A Turning Point in San Diego
• Reflecting on Worthiness and Support
• Practical Tips for Asking for Help
• Embracing Support

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In this insightful episode, Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss discuss the challenges and emotional impact of life changes such as moving, career shifts, and the fear associated with them. Lana shares her experience of selling her dream house due to the pain of unfulfilled family plans and discovering the freedom that came with change. Gail talks about finding a balance between practicing medicine part-time and her life coaching career, addressing the fear of leaving a secure profession. The conversation explores themes of grief, personal growth, and finding new paths in life after significant changes.

• Navigating Life Changes and Uncertainty
• The Emotional Impact of Moving
• Selling the Dream House
• Adjusting to New Living Situations
• Balancing Medicine and Life Coaching
• Finding Relevance and Belonging
• Building New Friendships

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In this emotionally resonant episode, host Elizabeth Tiglao Guss engages in a heartfelt conversation with Heather Griffin, a longtime preschool teacher from Charleston, South Carolina. Heather opens up about her 17-year marriage and the emotional complexities of working with children while struggling with infertility. She shares her unique perspective on childlessness, describing the challenges of IVF treatment, the pressures of her workplace, and the personal impact on her relationship with her husband. Despite the hardships, Heather finds solace in her profession and remains passionate about teaching. The episode delves into themes of grief, resilience, and the search for peace and purpose amidst ongoing fertility struggles.

• Introduction and Greetings
• Meet Heather Griffin
• Journey Through Childlessness
• Challenges of Working in Preschool
• Personal Struggles and IVF Journey
• Emotional Impact and Support
• Relationship Dynamics
• Finding Joy and Moving Forward
• Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

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In this episode of By Chance Avenue, host Elizabeth shares her personal journey of turning 50 and how it ignited a commitment to prioritize her wellness. She discusses embracing biohacking techniques like red light therapy, cold plunges, and infrared saunas to manage her health challenges during perimenopause. Elizabeth reflects on the unique opportunity of having time and freedom in a childless midlife to focus on self-care. She also recommends two insightful books, 'The New Menopause Book' by Dr. Mary Claire Haver and 'The Menopause Reset' by Dr. Mindy Pelz, which have empowered her to take charge of her health. Elizabeth encourages listeners to start small, invest in their health, and embrace the space they have to thrive.

• Embracing Midlife and Health Challenges
• Discovering Biohacking
• Educational Resources on Menopause
• Realizations and Self-Care
• Conclusion and Encouragement

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In this enlightening and deeply resonant episode, host Elizabeth Tiglao Guss welcomes Landy Peak, a somatic experiencing trauma therapist and women's health occupational therapist from Colorado. She helps high-functioning women stop shape-shifting, start listening to their bodies, and finally live from deep regulation and unapologetic truth. Her work isn’t about fixing—it’s about freeing the version of you who no longer has to perform to belong.

Landy shares her insights on the invisible impact of trauma, particularly in women who are childless by chance, not by choice. Through their conversation, listeners learn about the body's response to trauma, the concept of 'glitches' in the nervous system, and practical tools to signal safety and foster healing. They also explore the concept of 'shape shifting,' the importance of grief processing, and how to build a supportive community. Landy introduces her mentorship program, Magnetic HER, and emphasizes the significance of embodied experiences over mere cognitive learning for true healing.

• Introduction and Guest Welcome
• Guest Introduction and Background
• Personal Connection and High Altitude Concerns
• Diving into Trauma and Somatic Therapy
• Understanding Trauma Responses
• Nervous System and Trauma Glitches
• Defining Trauma and Nervous System Reactions
• Processing Trauma Through the Body
• Challenges in Identifying Body Responses
• Strategies and Coping Mechanisms
• Internal Family Systems and Acceptance
• Understanding Your Personal Belief System
• The Impact of Emotional Expression
• Coping Mechanisms in Medical Situations
• The Freeze Response and Disconnection
• Reconnecting with Your Body and Emotions
• The Practice of Self-Reassurance
• Shape Shifting and Proving Self-Worth
• Challenging Societal Beliefs and Identity
• Navigating Grief and Self-Discovery
• Practical Tools for Nervous System Regulation
• Introducing Magnetic HER
• Conclusion and Contact Information

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Understanding and Managing Emotional Triggers

In this heartfelt episode, Elizabeth Degas explores the nature of emotional triggers and their persistence despite significant inner work and healing. Elizabeth shares her personal experiences with subtle triggers, particularly those rooted in family conversations about children and life milestones she won't experience. She highlights the importance of recognizing these triggers, creating healthy boundaries, and practicing self-care. Elizabeth emphasizes that acknowledging triggers doesn't negate progress made in healing; instead, it is crucial to on-going self-compassion and emotional well-being. Tune in to learn how to protect your peace and honor your heart amidst life's challenges.

• Understanding Triggers
• Personal Experiences with Triggers
• Coping Mechanisms and Self-Care
• The Importance of Boundaries
• Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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