True Northing Podcast

In this conversation, Allison and Kristen open up about the constant juggling act of motherhood, self-care, relationships, and building meaningful work. From the struggle of mom guilt to the pressure of “doing it all,” they explore what balance really looks like—and why quality of presence often matters more than quantity of time. Together, they reflect on women’s mental health, shifting priorities, and how to stay connected to our children (and ourselves) even when life feels divided.

Whether you’re a mom, parent, or simply someone navigating competing demands, this episode offers honesty, compassion, and a refreshing reminder: connection matters more than perfection.

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Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, therapist, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concern. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast.

This week, we're diving deep into the transformative power of honoring your truth. Together, we explore what it really means to embrace change, even when it feels uncomfortable or uncertain.

From the quiet inner knowings we’ve been taught to ignore, to the moments when we recognize the truth but still choose differently, Kristen and Allison unpack why so many of us resist the transitions life invites us into — and the cost of staying in places we’ve outgrown.

This episode is an invitation to listen to yourself more deeply, trust what you hear, and step into the next chapter of your life with courage and clarity.

Resources:

—Ready to start healing today? Get your personalized roadmap to healing @ interconnectedlove.com

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—Have a Question For Allison and Kristen That You’d Like To Hear Answered on the Podcast? Send us a note to [email protected]

Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, therapist, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concern. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast.

Themes: transformation, radical truth, authenticity, embracing change, personal growth, self-discovery, feminine and masculine energy, life chapters, acceptance, consequences

What if the people you admire—or can’t stand—are showing you hidden parts of yourself?

In this episode, Allison and Kristen unpack why strong reactions to others often reveal what we’ve lost, rejected, or longed for. Sometimes this shows up as infatuation or putting someone on a pedestal; other times, it’s irritation or harsh judgment. Either way, those big reactions signal something deeper asking to be reclaimed. Through honest stories and psychological insight, they explore how noticing these reflections can lead to profound self-discovery, healing, and a more authentic sense of wholeness.

Resources:

—Want to learn more about the powerful process of releasing your past and healing pain from childhood? Sign up for the FREE Masterclass!

—Ready to transform your relationships? Download The Relationship Rx for free and learn the 5 TOP Tools to navigate specific challenges in your relationships!

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Have A Question For Allison and Kristen That You’d Like To Hear Answered on the Podcast? Send us a note to [email protected]

Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, therapist, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concern. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast.

Themes: self discovery podcast, shadow work explained, triggers in relationships, emotional triggers meaning, personal growth podcast, mirror work psychology, unconscious mind healing, understanding infatuation, why we pedestal people, reclaiming lost parts of self, self awareness journey, inner healing podcast, emotional intelligence tips, trauma and relationships, spiritual self discovery, modern mental health podcast, authenticity and self growth, healing through relationships, psychological insights podcast, self love and shadow work, parts of self integration

Something is changing in the collective — can you feel it? Allison and Kristen kick off this episode by talking about the rise of the feminine and what that looks like in our day-to-day lives (spoiler: you’re probably experiencing it, too).

We also explore a core relationship truth: why the thing your partner needs most is often the hardest for you to give. We unpack this dynamic with real talk, practical insights, and gentle encouragement for navigating both personal and collective healing.

Takeaways:

-Feminine energy is often associated with the heart.

-Women may feel disconnected from their feminine energy in unhealthy relationships.

-The hardest thing to give in a relationship can be the most healing.

-Recognizing and addressing childhood wounds is crucial for relationship growth.

-Real-life examples illustrate the transformative power of intentional giving.

-Self-awareness is key to understanding relationship dynamics.

Chapters:

00:00 Feminine Reclamation and Energy

07:35 The Healing Power of Giving

17:02 Navigating Emotional and Physical Needs

28:17 Transformative Experiences in Relationships

29:37 The Challenge of Vulnerability

32:26 Navigating Emotional Walls

35:33 Understanding Needs in Relationships

38:35 The Impact of ADHD on Relationships

41:04 Fear of Meeting Needs

42:48 Creating Safety and Connection

46:47 Repatterning and Growth

48:38 Childhood Wounds and Adult Relationships

52:15 Acknowledging Wounds for Healing

Resources:

—Ready to transform your relationships and finally heal?? Learn more at www.interconnectedlove.com

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Have a Question For Allison and Kristen That You’d Like To Hear Answered on the Podcast? Send us a note to [email protected]

Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, therapist, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concern. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast.

Themes: feminine energy, emotional needs, relationship healing, self-awareness, vulnerability, personal growth, intimacy, connection, childhood wounding, partnership dynamics, feminine rising, collective shift 2025, feminine reclamation, divine feminine healing, feminine awakening, rise of the feminine, spiritual awakening podcast, healing relationships, relationship wounds, love and healing, conscious relationships, emotional healing, inner child healing, spiritual growth podcast, feminine energy explained, feminine energy balance, feminine power, feminine energy in relationships, reclaiming feminine energy, spiritual collective consciousness, relationship dynamics, feminine energy shift, healing love patterns

In this off-the-cuff episode, we’re keeping it light and catching up like only close friends can. We dive into the colorful world of seasonal color palettes, unpacking how they play out on our specific skin tones and body shapes—and why it actually matters to us. We get into the tender art of being aesthetically sensitive but struggling with execution (why is it so hard?!), and the deep envy (and admiration) we feel for those for whom it all comes so effortlessly.

We chat about the luxury of hiring help to bring a vision to life, and also acknowledge where we’re truly at—emotionally, physically, energetically. It's cyclical. And we're learning to honor and tend to ourselves accordingly.

Plus, we share what we’re currently reading, what’s inspiring us, and why sometimes the soft, meandering conversations are the most nourishing ones.

Resources:

--Book: Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes

--Brownie recipe for luteal phase: https://sofreshnsogreen.com/recipes/peanut-butter-chocolate-chunk-brownies/#recipe

Have a Question That You’d Like To Hear Answered on the Podcast? Send us a note to [email protected]

Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, therapist, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concern. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast.

Themes: color palettes, seasonal color analysis, skin tone colors, body shape style tips, personal style, aesthetic sensitivity, design struggle, creative burnout, honoring your cycle, cyclical living, self-care, slow living, creative process, lifestyle podcast, style podcast, off the cuff podcast, best friend chat, catching up, real talk podcast, femininity and design, reading recommendations, intuitive living, energy management, soft life, personal growth, embracing phases, lifestyle aesthetics, creative struggle, hiring creatives, seasonal style, creative cycles

In this episode, we unpack the layered reality of self-care: the kind that feels good in the moment and the kind that stretches us through discomfort. We explore how real self-care isn’t one-size-fits-all, and how it can shift with our seasons of life, energy, and emotional needs.

As mothers, we also talk about how hard it can be to carve out time for ourselves, and why honoring what we truly need, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, is essential, not selfish. We share personal tools, practices, and reminders for listening inward and meeting ourselves with compassion and clarity.

Resources:

—Want to learn more about the powerful process of releasing your past and healing pain from childhood? Sign up for the FREE Masterclass!

—Get your personalized roadmap to healing @ https://www.interconnectedlove.com

—The Surrendered Wife and The Empowered Wife by Laura Doyle

Have a Question That You’d Like To Hear Answered on the Podcast? Send us a note to [email protected] 

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Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, therapist, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concern. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast.

self-care, real self-care, emotional self-care, spiritual self-care, self-care for moms, motherhood and self-care, mental health, women's wellness, holistic health, burnout recovery, mom burnout, self-love, self-compassion, rest vs resistance, intentional living, mindful living, healing journey, personal growth, emotional wellness, inner healing, nervous system regulation, listening inward, soul care, conscious motherhood, energy management, body wisdom, wellness for women, modern motherhood, self-awareness

In this episode we explore why some people may be more vulnerable to being in relationships with those with narcissistic tendencies and how that vulnerability often stems from early family dynamics, personality traits like people-pleasing or high empathy, and a lack of strong boundaries. But we also discuss how no one is immune: narcissists often use slow, calculated manipulation tactics that can affect even the most self-aware person. We unpack the traits commonly found in narcissistic behaviors, how these dynamics develop over time, and what it takes to build the resilience and awareness needed to protect yourself without losing your compassion.

Resources:

—Want to learn more about the powerful process of releasing your past and healing pain from childhood? Sign up for the FREE Masterclass!

—Are you ready to transform and heal your relationship patterns TODAY? Get started here.

Have a Question That You’d Like To Hear Answered on the Podcast? Send us a note to [email protected] 

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Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, therapist, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concern. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast.

Themes: narcissistic abuse, narcissistic personality disorder, narcissist red flags, emotional abuse, toxic relationships, manipulation tactics, trauma bonds, empath and narcissist, gaslighting, relationship psychology, signs of narcissistic abuse, healing from narcissistic abuse, narcissistic abuse recovery, codependency, people pleaser, mental health, self-protection, abusive relationships, narcissist victims, relationship boundaries

In this episode, we hold space for the complex and often overwhelming experience of active trauma states or psychosis. We explore how these experiences can sometimes overlap with spiritual awakening, while also acknowledging how different and unique each person’s journey is. Sometimes there’s clear insight or meaning; other times it’s incoherence, dysregulation and overwhelm. We discuss the urgent need to move beyond quick labels, assumptions, or just medication, and instead respond with deep curiosity, compassionate listening, and respect. While emergency psychiatric care remains crucial for safety in certain circumstances, we also imagine a truly healing approach that includes multiple layers of therapeutic intervention. 

This episode is an invitation to rethink how we understand and care for those in crisis, honoring the full complexity of what’s happening when the ego cracks.

Resources:

—Want to learn more about the powerful process of healing and releasing your past? Sign up for the FREE Masterclass!

—Ready to start healing today? Get your personalized roadmap to healing @ www.interconnectedlove.com

—Book: Catch Them Before They Fall by Christopher Bollas

Have A Question? 

—Have a Question For Allison and Kristen That You’d Like To Hear Answered on the Podcast? Send us a note to [email protected] 

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Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, therapist, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concern. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast.

Themes: Self Discovery, Personal Growth, Emotional Healing, Inner Work, Trauma Healing, Shadow Work, Consciousness Expansion, Mental Health, Nervous System Regulation, Self Awareness, Integration Process, Wellness, Holistic Health, Healing Journey, Spiritual Growth, Self Reflection, Mindset Shift

Let’s talk about the emotional blueprint so many men are carrying—and don’t even realize it. This episode dives into the mother wound in men and how the way boys are parented (or emotionally neglected) shows up in their adult relationships.

Whether it was an over-involved, emotionally enmeshed parent… or feeling totally unseen growing up… a lot of men were never taught how to soothe themselves. So what happens? They grow up looking to their partner to meet all their emotional needs. It’s not selfish—it’s survival. But it can create a lot of pressure, disconnection, and confusion in relationships.

We break down the difference between under- and over-functioning parenting, how those dynamics impact a man’s emotional world, and how that inner child still runs the show. We also talk about how healing actually works—what it looks like for men to learn regulation, how partners can support (without taking it all on), and why this matters not just personally, but collectively.

This one’s for the people who love emotionally unavailable men, the men who don’t know why they feel so lost, and the parents who want to raise emotionally safe boys. You're not broken—you just never got what you needed. Let’s change that.

Resources:

—Want to learn more about the powerful process of releasing your past and healing pain from childhood? Sign up for the FREE Masterclass!

—Ready to start healing today? Get your personalized roadmap to healing @ interconnectedlove.com

Follow us and our work here:

—Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@thecoursepod

—Follow our Podcast Instagram: Instagram.com/@thecoursepod

Have A Question?

—Have a Question For Allison and Kristen That You’d Like To Hear Answered on the Podcast? Send us a note to [email protected] 

Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, therapist, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concern. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast.

Themes: mother wound, inner child healing, parenting boys, emotional neglect, childhood trauma, emotional healing, trauma healing, men and emotions, emotional regulation, emotional dependency, self soothing, somatic healing, healing masculinity, reparenting, attachment wounds, adult relationships, healing from trauma, childhood wounds, relationship patterns, generational healing, how to support your partner, enmeshment trauma, overfunctioning parent, underfunctioning parent, partner support, mental health in men, mother son relationship, emotional maturity, healing inner child, nervous system healing, codependency

Is he doing it for you or to soothe his own anxiety? In this episode, we unpack the complex landscape of masculinity. What makes it healthy, what turns it toxic, and the often overlooked role that mothers play in shaping it. From emotional suppression to resilience, we explore how early childhood dynamics and maternal influence can set the tone for the kind of men boys grow up to be. We also unpack two common ways a wounded man will show up in his adult love relationship, causing you to question "why is he so needy?"

Resources:

—Follow @christhecocreator on instagram

—Ready to uncover how YOUR childhood is impacting your relationship and finally heal? Get the Roadmap and start healing.

Have A Question?

—Have a Question For Allison and Kristen That You’d Like To Hear Answered on the Podcast? Send us a note to [email protected] 

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Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, therapist, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concern. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast.