In the final episode of this season, Gillian gives an update on the future of this podcast, and does a full reading of the Introduction section of her book coming out on October 25th 2025 called, "When Family Isn't Everything."

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If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I doing this healing thing right?” — this podcast is for you.

Do you worry that you're 'falling back' or not moving forward if you get triggered or feel emotional about a past experience with family, an ex, or criticism even after you've begun personal growth? Does it feel like you're not healing or "healed" if you still struggle from time to time? Let's talk!

Host Gillian Shields shares:

• what healing really is and how to know if you are healing or healed
• the ONE things that sets apart people who are healing and those who are not (even if they have it seemingly good in life)

Gillian also shares more details about her new book coming out later this year!

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Struggling with a difficult, distant, or estranged relationship with a parent? In this powerful episode, host Gillian Shields explores why many adults still long for their parents to change—and how that desire can keep us stuck in pain. Discover compassionate insights and empowering tools to help you find peace, and build a fulfilling life—regardless of your relationship with your parent.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The book: This Is Gratitude

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Feeling judged or criticized by your family for being true to yourself? In this episode, host Gillian Shields shares three powerful tools to help you stay authentic and find happiness, no matter what others think. Tune in for practical advice on how to embrace your individuality and make life choices that feel right for you.

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Have you ever struggled to decide if you should stay or walk away from a difficult relationship with a family member, friend, or romantic partner? I have! And my decision making process used to be a complete mess. How I make decisions now is totally different. I now do it with confidence and without regret.

In this episode, I share:

• 4 popular factors that I used to highly consider when it comes to staying or walking away from a relationship. These 4 factors although felt big, typically left me more confused and in more pain.
• 3 factors I use now that lots of people don't fully consider. These 3 factors have led me to a completely different decision making process and made my life so much better.

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My books that relate to the topic of this episode:

The Dating Pattern Cure

Happy Boundaries

People either sink or they rise when a personal crisis or disaster hits. Today, I talk about becoming the one who rises. Whether your crisis is a breakup, being single, toxic family, a friend who betrayed or let you down, or a career let down, what's the difference between sinking or rising? I share 3 things that helped me become my most resilient self yet, and go on to have a better life than I did before difficult events hit.

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Going home for the holidays is a great feeling for some. But for others, it’s a feeling of discomfort and even dread. Choosing to not go home for the holidays or visit some people can be a decision that comes with a lot of feelings - doubt, guilt, frustration, and burn out. This used to be my emotional experience. Since then, I’ve done a lot of work to honor my goals, growth, and happiness during the holiday season. You can too.

In this episode, I talk about:

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Healing advice - you see it everywhere and from everyone. Whether it’s from friends, family, therapists, mentors, coaches, or a person you don’t know on the internet, people who want to help you feel better will share healing advice. I started my own healing and transformation journey over a decade ago, and I’ve heard it all. Some advice helped, and others really did not.

In this episode, I share 4 pieces of healing advice that never worked for me versus what did when it came to turning around my life and healing from toxic relationships and feeling hurt by the actions of others.

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Welcome to Season 4! Gratitude is often thought of an ‘OG happiness tool’ by therapists, researchers, coaches and mentors, and pretty much anyone else who wants to help you with feeling better about life. Why? Because practicing gratitude works at improving our well being.

Despite all the research and books written about the power of gratitude, there’s a lived experience about practicing gratitude that I often don’t see talked about. The truth is that for many people (including myself), practicing gratitude hasn’t always brought on a happier feeling about life. We might go through the steps of gratitude, but not really get there in feeling. If this is your experience, then I know you’ll love this episode.

In this episode, I talk about:

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Summer has been different, in a good way. In this episode, I talk about:

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

My book, Happy Boundaries

"What you might not know about boundaries" - podcast episode with Erika Mason

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