The Connected Life

Experiencing connection or conflict in most relationships usually comes down to one foundational issue, communication. Communication is at the epicenter of all human relationships, making it one of the most vital topics necessary to understand if we hope to be successful in our exchanges with one another. Unfortunately, most of us rarely consider the ways our communication style is affecting us getting the results we so desperately desires. But what if there were a few simple tweaks to the way we communicate that could dramatically altar the experiences we were having while getting us what we so deeply desired way more often?

In this episode Justin and Abi dive into one the greatest communication hacks they've ever experienced. They discuss the ways their communication style has been disastrous, how their words have been detrimental towards one another, and practical steps they've taken to change the way they share and show up with each other. Lastly they give tips on how to implement this phenomenal communication hack into your own life so you can start building bridges, instead of burning them to the ground.

If you're wanting to have successful conversations that lead to deeper connections where you feel heard and understood, while better hearing and understanding others, this episode is a GAME CHANGER!

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It's easy for many of us to find ourselves surviving seasons of life. As we pass through difficulties we can often find ourselves looking toward what the future brings without taking time to examine what was. But what if a healthy reflection of what we've been through is vital to framing the way we approach our future?

In this episode Justin and Abi review their last season of life. They discuss how eliminating black and white thinking helps them to extract the beauty out of their circumstances, while creating room to properly grieve the difficulties. They share how judgements they've held towards their experiences have hindered the way they encounter love, while also examining the ways embracing their difficulties has been a gift that has grown them in the best of ways. Lastly, they share how healthy reflection can create an empowering narrative that forms the grit and resilience necessary to step into some of their deepest desires and dreams.

If you're wanting to develop a hopeful lifestyle that will create sustainable peace regardless of the situations you face, this episode is monumental in doing so!

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For many of us it's easy to live life from one day to the next getting bogged down by the demands and drama that we believe require our attention. We can get lost in goals and achievements, while finding ourselves missing out on vital moments that are designed to impact us and the world around us. But what happens when we take time to slow down and reflect on the love that we've received and given?

In this powerful Christmas episode, Justin and Abi reflect on ways that love has been gifted to them through experiences with other people as well as the ways they've participated in loving others. They share how love is never wasted, even when relationships get messy or they're only momentary. Through answering 7 simple questions they model how you can connect to the beauty this life has to offer while making the most out of the love the exists all around you!

If you're wanting to have a beautiful experience that inspires you as you step into the coming New Year, this episode is a fantastic way to make that happen!

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When we look at the difficulties in our lives, and see the suffering in the world, it's easy to feel like we've been abandoned and left all alone to survive. But what if in the midst of all the messiness there's a God that's always with us and deeply cares about us?

In this episode Abi and Justin discuss the ways a good and radically loving God found His way into our humanity, starting by tangibly stepping into the human condition, and then further extending Himself into our individual experiences. They reflect on beautiful moments in their own journey where God connected to them through people, nature, circumstances, and miracles. Lastly, they discuss how our pain and suffering can blind us to God's involvement and how looking back on our story, with curious wonder, can often reveal the places He was especially close when we couldn't understand or see it.

If you need encouragement and a friendly reminder that your life matters, this episode will give you confidence that you're not alone while shining a light on goodness in the most difficult circumstances. Don't miss out!

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For most of us the idea of failure is filled with a sense of dread. It's often associated with shame, punishment, and disconnection. It often feels like is says something negative about who we are. But what if failure wasn't an abusive bully, but rather a friendly mentor rooting for us to succeed?

In this episode Abi and Justin are joined by their good friend and owner of The Adventure Challenge, Bryant Ellis. Bryant discusses the toxic relationship many of us have with failure, the misconceptions that people have about it, and how failure became an intimate friend that has been foundational to his success. Together they share ways they've all grown through their failures and how a few simple changes in your perspective can forever alter the way you experience life.

If you want to gain confidence and create momentum, this episode will help you adjust the way you see your messiest moments while giving you the courage to try things you've only dreamed of. Don't miss out!

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Every family system comes with its own mess. Every sibling finds themselves playing a role whether it's assigned to them or they unconsciously take it on. Through these roles pain is perpetuated. In an environment where we should feel most known, we can feel the least seen. But what if our our siblings could be catalytic to feeling loved and understood?

In this episode Justin takes a fascinating behind the scenes look into a family of twelve through the eyes of three siblings on independent journey's of emotional healing. Katie, Sarah, and Phillip open up about the roles they played in a large family, the different ways they react to conflict and pain, and the process of rediscovering each other as adults. Katie shares vulnerably about the difficulties of being a "parentified" child and, in an incredibly touching and heartfelt moment, Sarah and Phillip take time to acknowledge Katie in her pain of being the oldest.

If you have siblings and have ever wanted a better connection with them, this episode will inspire you to have hope and to take steps towards repair with yourself and the ones you love and long to know.

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We all have certain expectations of what our lives should look like both in the long term and the day to day. These expectations can often get us stuck in ways of living that leave us having an experience that can feel boring and mediocre. Change can be scary and disappointment can feel overwhelmingly painful, but can the unexpected actually be an invitation to pivot into an abundant life that gets fully lived?

In this episode Justin and Abi open up about detours that became divine pivots in their lives. They share about unforeseen moments of pain and difficulty that changed their trajectory, their choices not to resist, and the resilience it produced. They discuss how childlike wonder takes moments of suffering and transforms them into opportunities to discover the truth of our being. Lastly, they explore the ways mystery and intrigue are vital to creating memorable lives just like they are to making great movies.

If you're looking for an episode that will help you take the messiest moments of life and turn them into encouraging opportunities, this episode is JUST FOR YOU!

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When it comes to success and self-help books, gratitude is often identified as a foundational key to the achievements and wellbeing of any individual. It's often suggested that gratitude plays a crucial role in the experience of happiness and joy a person has. But what if having gratitude transcends just having a good life and is vital to an eternal experience?

In this Thanksgiving episode Justin sits down with Jonny Duffield to discuss gratitude from a unique angle. After much research and contemplation, Justin shares his eternal take on life, leaving Jonny to rethink many aspects of his perspective. Together they explore the necessity of building gratitude like a muscle, our addiction to misery, and the reasons we're here on earth. Lastly they tackle the subject of pain, the gifts that are waiting to be extracted out of every circumstance, no matter how messy it may be, and the ways gratitude can redeem even the worst situations.

If you're ready to be challenged, and wanting to make drastic shifts to the way you experience life, this episode is an invitation, packed with life altering perspective, to start seeing the world through a fresh and liberating lens. Don't miss a second of it!

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Creating a life of wholeness isn't for the faint of heart. Choosing to foster change and development can feel like a lonely road. The process is difficult and the end result is never perfection. No matter how much we grow, messiness is always part of our human experience. But the beauty of the journey is that we don't have to do it alone!

In this Episode Abi and Justin chat with two friends that found each other in Life Consulting MasterClass, Amy and Emily. The two share about their emotional healing process and its impact on their families, how they became friends in the program, the risky decision to have a family vacation with one another, and the powerful ways they've grown over the last year. Amy describes the shocking response her son gave her after she had a meltdown and Emily opens up about one of the most transformational moments of her adult life.

If you love hearing relatable stories that inspire you to take risks and break out of the box you've created for yourself, this episode is just what you're looking for!

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We've all had friendships where we've hurt others and they've hurt us. This is an inescapable part of humanity. When our messiness collides friendships can break us in a way that causes us to want to shut down and shut off towards connection. But what if there was love in friendships that could make us and restore the places that seemed permanently broken?

In this episode Abi and Justin sit down with Desiree and Karen, two friends that found each other in Life Consulting MasterClass. Des and Karen discuss the necessary risks involved in building a new friendship, the beauty of not having to fix each other, and the power of having a strong sense of self. They also explore the impact of being in a safe environment and how the tools they've developed have been foundational to being completely honest. Together they share how their friendship has been vital to repairing and redeeming their past experiences.

If you've ever needed hope for friendships, this episode will give you insight into what a friendship could be and perspective on ways that connection can heal you. This inspiring episode is a must!

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