Do you find yourself feeling increasingly isolated despite being surrounded by people? How many opportunities for connection do you miss each day? What if the antidote to our social disconnection was as simple as pausing to notice the humanity in the stranger beside you?

[02:02] Mo shares her concept of "rewilding" instead of retiring in her 70s.

[07:38] Chelle and Mo discuss how they began huddling together when she moved to Toronto.

[11:59] Mo introduces the concept of a "conversation of possibility".

[19:09] Mo shares four prompts for starting conversations of possibility.

[25:16] Mo introduces her TIP acronym for handling conversations that don't go as planned. [32:07] Mo and Chelle discuss how conversations of possibility can help bridge differences in society. [36:17] Mo shares her "mo-ism" about never seeing the sunrise if you're always facing west.

Do you find yourself feeling increasingly isolated despite being surrounded by people? How many opportunities for connection do you miss each day? What if the antidote to our social disconnection was as simple as pausing to notice the humanity in the stranger beside you?

[02:02] Mo shares her concept of "rewilding" instead of retiring in her 70s.

[07:38] Chelle and Mo discuss how they began huddling together when she moved to Toronto.

[11:59] Mo introduces the concept of a "conversation of possibility".

[19:09] Mo shares four prompts for starting conversations of possibility.

[25:16] Mo introduces her TIP acronym for handling conversations that don't go as planned.
[32:07] Mo and Chelle discuss how conversations of possibility can help bridge differences in society.
[36:17] Mo shares her "mo-ism" about never seeing the sunrise if you're always facing west.

When you micromanage your team, do you explain it away as your "controlling part" without making amends? When you snap at a friend, do you blame it on your "defensive part" and move on? Or do you find ways to both honor these parts of you while taking responsibility for how they affect others?

[02:47] Chelle shares ah-ha #1 about Gabby's four-step check-in process for connecting with parts[10.21] Evie explains the "Notice, Know, Need" to help you get to know your parts better.

[19:50] Chelle shares ah-ha #2 about Gabby's important reminder that we need to take accountability for our parts while honoring them

[29:57] Evie introduces the "Speak, Reflect, Repair" tool to make it easier to take accountability for our parts when we huddle together.

[35:51] Chelle shares ah-ha #3 and Gabby's caution about Self-like parts that can cause a spiritual bypass.[41:55] Evie provides a simple checklist to perform a Self-Signal Check In to check our Self-Energy is truly present[45:54] Chelle recaps the key ahas and tools from the podcast [47:22] Post-show reflection

When you micromanage your team, do you explain it away as your "controlling part" without making amends? When you snap at a friend, do you blame it on your "defensive part" and move on? Or do you find ways to both honor these parts of you while taking responsibility for how they affect others?

[02:47] Chelle shares ah-ha #1 about Gabby's four-step check-in process for connecting with parts[10.21] Evie explains the "Notice, Know, Need" to help you get to know your parts better.

[19:50] Chelle shares ah-ha #2 about Gabby's important reminder that we need to take accountability for our parts while honoring them

[29:57] Evie introduces the "Speak, Reflect, Repair" tool to make it easier to take accountability for our parts when we huddle together.

[35:51] Chelle shares ah-ha #3 and Gabby's caution about Self-like parts that can cause a spiritual bypass.

[41:55] Evie provides a simple checklist to perform a Self-Signal Check In to check our Self-Energy is truly present

[45:54] Chelle recaps the key ahas and tools from the podcast

[47:22] Post-show reflection

LISTEN NOW: 4 steps to turn reactivity into thoughtful responses

When was the last time you felt stretched so thin you could snap? Maybe someone dismissed your hard work with a casual criticism? Or perhaps one tiny detail fell through and suddenly you heard yourself unleashing a torrent of blame that didn't even sound like you?

[0:52]: Chelle provides a quick recap of Internal Family Systems for listeners

[4:11]: Gabby explains how protection mechanisms like perfectionism and control develop as survival strategies in childhood.

[7:34]: Gabby demonstrates her four-step check-in process for managing triggered parts in real-time.

[10:42]: Gabby describes how leading from self-energy allows for clear, compassionate communication and strong professional boundaries.

[13:58]: Gabby emphasizes the importance of repair and accountability when parts are still healing.

[15:20]: Gabby reminds listeners that we always have a choice in how we show up after being triggered.

[16:16]: Gabby explains how spiritual practices can become a protection mechanism that bypasses genuine inner healing.

[19:11]: Michelle's post-show reflections

Next time you're triggered try this

LISTEN NOW: 4 steps to turn reactivity into thoughtful responses

When was the last time you felt stretched so thin you could snap? Maybe someone dismissed your hard work with a casual criticism? Or perhaps one tiny detail fell through and suddenly you heard yourself unleashing a torrent of blame that didn't even sound like you?

[0:52]: Chelle provides a quick recap of Internal Family Systems for listeners

[4:11]: Gabby explains how protection mechanisms like perfectionism and control develop as survival strategies in childhood.

[7:34]: Gabby demonstrates her four-step check-in process for managing triggered parts in real-time.

[10:42]: Gabby describes how leading from self-energy allows for clear, compassionate communication and strong professional boundaries.

[13:58]: Gabby emphasizes the importance of repair and accountability when parts are still healing.

[15:20]: Gabby reminds listeners that we always have a choice in how we show up after being triggered.

[16:16]: Gabby explains how spiritual practices can become a protection mechanism that bypasses genuine inner healing.

[19:11]: Michelle's post-show reflections

When was the last time you felt tempted to walk away from someone in your community who thinks differently than you? Maybe they have opposing political views, communicate in ways that frustrate you, or prioritize values that don't align with yours. In a world that feels increasingly polarized, it's tempting to believe that drawing hard lines and protecting our territory is the only way forward.

[2:09] Chelle recaps Episode 13 with Sophia Fifner, President/CEO of Columbus Metropolitan Club who drives bold conversations and strengthens civic communities.

[4:03] Chelle shares ah-ha #1 on Sophia's insight that activism is not always loud.

[7:30] Evie explains 'Uniquely You' tool - Paths to Change - exploring different activism styles from community building to rest advocacy.

[17:29] Chelle shares ah-ha #2 on Sophia's LEAD framework for civic engagement: Learn, Engage, Act, and Develop community.

[21:01] Evie outlines 'Uniquely You' tool - Find Your SPARK - identifying your Strengths, Passion, Approach, Resources, and Knowledge gaps for civic engagement.

[25:24] Chelle shares ah-ha #3 on building bridges rather than burning them, especially with those who have different perspectives.

[29:07] Chelleguides through the 'Uniquely You' tool - Compassion Bench Practice - an exercise to build bridges with those we disagree with.

[43:54] Chelle summarizes the three ah-has and tools.

[44:56] Behind-the-scenes conversation between Chelle and Evie.

In a world that often pits women against each other, this workshop offered a radical alternative: women huddling together, uplifting one another.

A huddle is a space where women energize each other simply by being together—where competition softens into collaboration, isolation turns into connection, and individual challenges are met with collective strength.

In this evidence-based session, we explored how to:

✨ Ground & gather – Clear your energy before entering a huddle so you can show up grounded and fully yourself.

✨ Ask extraordinary questions – Turn everyday questions into ones that invite deeper reflection and connection. Even small tweaks can spark big shifts in how women share and relate to one another.

✨ Navigate differences – Move beyond people-pleasing with communication that honors your truth and respects others’ perspectives.

✨ Make it sustainable – Build small, consistent habits that help your huddle grow and evolve.

Whether it’s a mastermind, a circle of friends, or a local community—this session reminded us that huddles can be sacred spaces where women bear witness for each other and co-create real, lasting change.

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When was the last time you felt tempted to walk away from someone in your community who thinks differently than you? Maybe they have opposing political views, communicate in ways that frustrate you, or prioritize values that don't align with yours. In a world that feels increasingly polarized, it's tempting to believe that drawing hard lines and protecting our territory is the only way forward.

[2:09] Chelle recaps Episode 13 with Sophia Fifner, President/CEO of Columbus Metropolitan Club who drives bold conversations and strengthens civic communities.

[4:03] Chelle shares ah-ha #1 on Sophia's insight that activism is not always loud.

[7:30] Evie explains 'Uniquely You' tool - Paths to Change - exploring different activism styles from community building to rest advocacy.

[17:29] Chelle shares ah-ha #2 on Sophia's LEAD framework for civic engagement: Learn, Engage, Act, and Develop community.

[21:01] Evie outlines 'Uniquely You' tool - Find Your SPARK - identifying your Strengths, Passion, Approach, Resources, and Knowledge gaps for civic engagement.

[25:24] Chelle shares ah-ha #3 on building bridges rather than burning them, especially with those who have different perspectives.

[29:07] Chelleguides through the 'Uniquely You' tool - Compassion Bench Practice - an exercise to build bridges with those we disagree with.

[43:54] Chelle summarizes the three ah-has and tools.

[44:56] Behind-the-scenes conversation between Chelle and Evie.

Do you feel called to make a difference but unsure where to begin? Have you held back from getting involved with community groups because you don’t fit the loud, outspoken image of what an “activist” is supposed to be? In a world that feels increasingly fractured, finding authentic ways to engage has never mattered more.

[0:02] Chelle introduces Sophia Fifner, author of The Advocate Next Door and president and CEO of the Columbus Metropolitan Club.

[2:15] Sophia shares a"uniquely you" moment.

[5:24] Sophia explains what fuels her work - her personal experience as a survivor of sexual abuse and assault, and how becoming a mother to her daughter Caroline ignited her passion for advocacy.

[9:12] Chelle and Sophia discuss why women often don't feel it's okay to raise their voices or ask for help in their communities.

[15:41] Sophia introduces the LEAD framework for civic engagement: Learn, Engage, Act, and Develop community.

[18:29] Sophia shares her advice on where to start looking for community groups to join.

[22:22] Chelle and Sophia discuss getting clear on your goals for civic engagement.

[28:32] Chelle and Sophia discuss how to respectfully disengage from community groups or relationships that have run their course.

[35:44] Chelle explains the concept of "compassion bias" and strategies for overcoming it.

[38:43] Sophia's final message encouraging listeners to take action in their communities, accepting that civic wellness is a marathon, not a sprint.

[40:51] Post-show discussion between Chelle and Evie.