In this episode of the Live Full Work Fun podcast, Gayla Scrivener welcomes seasoned love and life coach Kari Christensen for a conversation about relationships and the barriers that prevent us from forming meaningful connections.

With nearly two decades of coaching experience and specializing in romance for the past five years, Kari shares insights on approaching love as a skill rather than just a feeling, navigating modern dating challenges, and the importance of setting standards in relationships.

Key Highlights:

• Kari explains the concept of "conscious uncoupling" as the process of ending long-term partnerships that weren't marriages
• Love is a skill and a verb - it requires action and development of specific behaviors that build relationships
• Modern dating challenges versus ancient wisdom - how dating culture has shifted from meaningful connections to quick judgments
• The importance of setting clear standards, boundaries, and expectations in relationships
• How journaling can create new neural pathways and help heal from heartbreak
• Practical advice for people hesitating to take the first step in improving their relationships
• Tips for identifying potential dating scams and staying safe while looking for love
• The value of speaking your truth and living with integrity in relationships

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Additional Resource

• Esther Perel

Connect with Kari Christensen:

• Website: hmkcoaching.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HMKCoaching417/

Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerLiveFullWorkFun
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

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