Life Coaching with Christine Hassler

Welcome to a new storytelling segment from me featuring original fables and teaching stories written to inspire, soften, and reconnect you to the truth of who you are. Story Time speaks to the heart, not the inner critic — bypassing logic and landing directly in the part of you that remembers your worth.   This story will help you put down the heavy "perfect jar" you've been carrying and reconnect to the part of you that was always enough. 

In this powerful coaching session, Christine supports Nina, a high-achieving woman who has learned to rely on herself since childhood—and now wonders why love feels so hard to receive. Despite years of healing and success, she finds herself attracting men who are kind but lack direction, and she struggles to understand whether her independence is strength or self-protection. Christine helps Nina uncover the difference between healthy masculine energy and overfunctioning rooted in trauma. Together, they explore how early loss and betrayal created hypervigilance, and how surrendering to trust—especially through a deeper spiritual relationship—can open the door to healthy, reciprocal love. If you've ever been told you're "too strong," or you find it easier to do everything yourself than to receive support, this episode will help you reframe that pattern with compassion and start allowing love in. Consider / Ask Yourself: Do you relate to overfunctioning or feeling like the one everyone relies on? Is receiving help or love uncomfortable for you? Do you believe you need to have everything handled to feel safe? Have you confused control with confidence or independence with strength? Key Insights and A-HAs: Overfunctioning is often a trauma response, not healthy masculine energy. When we've been hurt by men, we often project that hurt onto "the masculine" as a whole. Safety must come before surrender—your nervous system needs evidence that love can be safe. Healing happens in stages; each relationship can serve as a stepping stone toward healthy partnership. True surrender isn't weakness—it's a return to trust, faith, and divine alignment. How to Deepen the Work: Reflect on early memories that taught you to "handle it all" and what beliefs they created. Practice receiving in small, everyday ways (compliments, help, rest). Replace "I need to fix it" with "I'm open to support." Pray or journal: "God, help me align with my most loving and healthy match." Remember that trust—both spiritual and relational—is a muscle built over time. Sponsor: Cured Nutrition Christine recommends Flow Gummies from Cured Nutrition for clean, sustained energy and mental clarity. Formulated with Lion's Mane, green coffee extract, and ginkgo, Flow helps boost focus without jitters or crashes. Get 20% off when you subscribe at curednutrition.com/overit with code OVERIT. Upcoming Program: Christine's Emerge Program is now open! This 3-month embodiment experience is for anyone who has done the inner work but still feels stuck. Learn to integrate awareness into embodied confidence and flow. Join at christinehassler.com/emerge2025.   Social Media + Resources: Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts, including Coach's Corner Instagram: @ChristineHassler | @SacredUnionCouples Facebook: Christine Hassler Book: Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on Christine's services Apply to be coached live on the show: christinehassler.com/waitlist

In this episode, I sit down with renowned relationship coach and author Dr. Susan Campbell for a real, practical conversation about communication, connection, and what it takes to create emotionally honest relationships. We talk about the most common patterns that keep partners from truly hearing each other, how to move from defensiveness to curiosity, and simple tools you can use right away to build more trust and ease in your relationships — romantic or otherwise. Susan Campbell, PhD, is a relationship expert, speaker, and best-selling author of twelve books, including Getting Real and Five Minute Relationship Repair. With decades of experience in counseling psychology, she helps individuals, couples, and teams communicate more authentically and navigate conflict with compassion. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN's News Night, and in publications such as Self and Cosmopolitan. You can learn more at susancampbell.com

In this deeply supportive session, Christine coaches Kelly, who is learning to open her heart to healthy love after leaving a toxic marriage. Kelly recently met someone kind and emotionally available—but her nervous system keeps sending mixed signals, leaving her wondering whether it's intuition or fear. Christine helps her understand how the body stores memories of past trauma, how to distinguish real red flags from old triggers, and how to gently retrain the nervous system to feel safe in love again. Together, they explore what integration looks like after healing work—when awareness turns into embodiment. If you've ever questioned your body's signals, struggled to trust love again, or feared repeating old patterns, this conversation will bring deep clarity and compassion. Consider / Ask Yourself: Do you mistake fear for intuition—or intuition for fear? Have past painful relationships made it hard to feel safe in love? Are you waiting to be "fully healed" before allowing intimacy in? How do you respond when someone truly shows up for you? Key Insights and A-HAs: The nervous system often reacts to memories, not the present moment. Fear can mean danger—or it can mean expansion. Integration is the bridge between awareness and embodiment. Healing doesn't mean fear disappears; it means you relate to it differently. Safe love can still feel unfamiliar—and that's okay. How to Deepen the Work: Journal about how your body reacts when someone is kind, consistent, or loving. Write down red flags from past relationships to clarify what's truly unsafe. Practice "titration": letting love in slowly, without judgment. Notice when your nervous system feels unsettled and speak to it with compassion. Remind yourself: you can feel fear and stay open to love. Sponsor: Cured Nutrition Need more energy and focus without the crash? Christine recommends Flow Gummies by Cured Nutrition—made with Lion's Mane, green coffee extract, and ginkgo for clean, sustained energy. No jitters, no afternoon crash, and no sleepless nights. Get 20% off when you subscribe at curednutrition.com/overit with code OVERIT. Upcoming Program: Christine's new Emerge Program is now open! This 3-month embodiment experience is for anyone who's done the inner work but still feels "stuck." You'll integrate your growth through body-based tools, live coaching, and lifelong access to all materials. Join or catch up anytime at christinehassler.com/emerge2025.   Social Media + Resources: Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches.

You've attended the retreats, read the books, done the therapy—so why does everything you've learned still live in your head and not your life? In this episode, I introduce Emerge 2025, a 3-month intimate group coaching and teaching container design

Do you ever feel like you're too self-aware? You can name every childhood wound and pattern… yet your inner critic still takes over? Welcome to the Awareness Trap. In this episode, Christine guides you through a 5-minute somatic shift so you can stop mentally analyzing your Inner Critic — and start embodying freedom from it. You'll learn: Why insight alone doesn't create transformation How the inner critic is really a protective response A simple practice to shift from self-judgment to self-leadership If you're self-aware but still stuck… this is for you. Save your spot for the FREE Awareness Trap Masterclass: ChristineHassler.com/free 

In this heartfelt and relatable session, Christine coaches Mischa—a high-achieving, only child who's used to getting what she wants and is now navigating a season where nothing seems to be going her way. After leaving a toxic job and experiencing disappointment in love, Mischa feels stuck in what Christine calls an expectation hangover: the emotional crash that comes when reality doesn't match our hopes. Together, they explore how unmet desires are not punishments but powerful invitations to grow. Christine helps Mischa see how her childhood pattern of being soothed by "getting what she wanted" now limits her ability to self-soothe and find peace when life doesn't deliver. This episode invites all of us to stop labeling difficult seasons as problems—and instead recognize them as sacred opportunities to develop resilience, self-worth, and inner stability. If you've ever felt like you're doing all the work but life just isn't "flowing," this conversation will help you see that you are in flow—just on a deeper, soul-centered level.   Consider/Ask Yourself Are you in a season where it feels like you just can't get what you want? Do you find your worth tied to achievement, attention, or validation? When life doesn't go your way, do you resist or allow yourself to feel the disappointment? What might shift if you learned to find safety and love within yourself—no matter what's happening externally?   Key Insights and A-HAs Expectation hangovers aren't setbacks—they're realignments. True freedom comes when we stop needing things outside us to validate our worth. Discomfort is not failure—it's emotional strength training. We repeat childhood patterns until we consciously choose new responses. Flow isn't always about ease; sometimes it's about deep integration and recalibration.   How to Deepen the Work When things don't go your way, pause and ask: "What is this season teaching me?" Sit with disappointment rather than rushing to fix or distract from it. Journal about times when you've equated love or safety with "getting what you want." Practice self-validation by naming three things you're proud of—no external approval required. Reframe "stuckness" as a recalibration period where your soul is upgrading your inner strength.   Upcoming Program Emerge 2025 — A 3-Month Integration Journey for Women Christine's newest program is for women who already know their patterns but still feel stuck repeating them. Through live coaching, somatic breathwork, and embodiment practices, you'll integrate what you've learned and create sustainable transformation. Starts: Spring 2025 Format: Live online coaching container Learn More & Register: christinehassler.com/emerge2025   Sponsor: BEAM Dream Powder Struggling with sleep? Christine recommends BEAM Dream Powder, an all-natural blend designed to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed—without grogginess. Over 17.5 million nights of sleep have been improved with BEAM, and 92% of users report better rest. Special Offer: Get up to 40% off for a limited time at shopbeam.com/overit with code OVERIT.   Social Media + Resources: Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches.

In this soulful and courageous session, Christine coaches Christina—a woman in her mid-40s navigating a season of heartbreak, transformation, and rediscovery. After years of deep personal work, Christina finds herself between two worlds: the part that longs to repair a relationship marked by betrayal and the part that knows it may be time to let go. Through their conversation, Christine helps Christina uncover how childhood patterns of betrayal and instability shaped her adult relationships—and how her current challenge is an invitation to reclaim trust, safety, and self-worth from within. Together, they explore how to discern between intuition and fear, how to release self-judgment, and how compassion—not perfection—is the key to healing. If you've ever questioned whether to stay or move on, struggled to trust yourself, or felt stuck between awareness and action, this episode will remind you that every moment of confusion can be a sacred initiation into deeper self-trust and freedom.   Consider/Ask Yourself Do you know what's next for you—or do you feel caught between awareness and action? Are you replaying familiar childhood dynamics in your adult relationships? Do you struggle to trust yourself or feel safe in your own choices? Can you offer compassion to the parts of you that are still learning and healing?   Key Insights and A-HAs Our deepest relationship struggles often mirror early attachment wounds. Trust is both a decision and a feeling—it begins by creating safety within. Compassion, not criticism, is what allows transformation to take root. Healing is not linear; we revisit old patterns to integrate new awareness. Sometimes our life "stalls" because our soul is prioritizing foundational healing.   How to Deepen the Work Reflect on moments where you've outsourced safety or validation to others—then gently reclaim that power. When confusion arises, pause and ask: "Is this my adult self speaking, or my inner child seeking reassurance?" Write a letter to your younger self affirming that you can now provide the safety and love she needed. Practice compassion daily—especially when the inner critic says you "should be further along." Trust that healing developmental wounds is not a distraction from your purpose; it is the path to your purpose.   Upcoming Program Emergence: A Live Coaching Container with Christine Launching this November, Emergence is a transformative group experience designed for women who have "done the work" but still feel stuck in one key area of life. This live coaching journey helps you move from awareness to embodied change—on the subconscious and nervous system levels. Start Date: November 2025 Format: Live coaching (not pre-recorded) Learn More: christinehassler.com   Sponsor: BEAM Dream Powder Struggling with sleep? Christine recommends BEAM Dream Powder, an all-natural blend designed to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed—without grogginess. Over 17.5 million nights of sleep have been improved with BEAM, and 92% of users report better rest. Special Offer: Get up to 40% off for a limited time at shopbeam.com/overit with code OVERIT. Social Media + Resources: Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches.

In this powerful coaching session, Christine works with Kevin, a husband of 21 years, as he explores the delicate balance between healthy relational needs and unresolved childhood wounds. Kevin opens up about longing for deeper intimacy and appreciation from his wife—and wondering if those desires are truly valid or rooted in his past. Together, they unpack how unmet childhood needs often show up in our adult relationships, especially when we expect a partner to fulfill what our parents couldn't. Christine helps Kevin distinguish between the "little boy" who seeks attention and the "grown man" who can communicate clearly, take leadership, and set his partner up for success. If you've ever felt unseen, under appreciated, or rejected by someone you love—or if you've wondered why the same emotional patterns keep showing up in your relationships—this episode offers a roadmap for transforming frustration into empowerment and deeper connection.   Consider/Ask Yourself Are there needs in your relationship that go unmet, leaving you resentful or withdrawn? Do you ever feel like your partner "should just know" what you need? Have you confused childhood wounding with adult desire? How might your relationship change if you led with grounded communication instead of expectation?   Key Insights and A-HAs Many relational frustrations stem from projecting unhealed childhood wounds onto our partners. Expressing needs from a grounded, adult self invites intimacy—while expressing them from a wounded inner child often repels it. True leadership in love means clearly communicating needs and guiding your partner on how to meet them. Resentment and unspoken expectations block intimacy more than unmet needs themselves. Relationships thrive when both partners take 100% responsibility for their own healing and communication.   How to Deepen the Work Before expressing a need, pause to ask: "Is this coming from my adult self or my inner child?" Practice the phrase: "If you really knew me, you'd know I'd love to hear…" to communicate appreciation requests gently. Create "safe yes" conversations—where each partner can express needs without fear of rejection. Consider setting aside scheduled connection time to nurture intimacy intentionally. Reflect on how your family patterns might still shape how you relate to love, desire, and worthiness.   Upcoming Event Couples Retreat with Christine & Steph Join Christine and Steph for a small, intimate couples retreat in San Diego, designed to deepen communication, heal emotional patterns, and restore passion and partnership. Date: April 2026 (exact dates TBA) Location: San Diego, CA Register: Email assist@christinehassler.com or DM @ChristineHassler to join the interest list   Social Media + Resources: Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches.

The survival strategy of fawning may have once kept you safe, but it can leave you disconnected, resentful, and exhausted. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Ingrid Clayton, psychologist and author of Fawning: The Cost of People-Pleasing and the Courage to Break Free, joins Christine to unpack trauma and specifically the trauma response of fawning.

In this episode, Christine coaches Jessica, a multi-passionate entrepreneur who struggles to follow through on her vision. Jessica shares how she often throws herself into new ideas with enthusiasm, only to lose momentum when life shifts or self-doubt creeps in. Although she feels deeply called to help mothers raising children in challenging family systems, she wrestles with limiting beliefs about whether people actually want what she offers. Christine helps Jessica reframe her so-called "career ADHD" as a strength—multi-passionate creativity—and uncovers the deeper fears that keep her from committing fully to her dream. They discuss the power of belief, why consistency matters more than perfection, and how to align her entrepreneurial mindset with truth, love, and service. If you've ever second-guessed your calling, started projects you didn't finish, or doubted whether your work really matters, this coaching session will inspire you to release self-sabotage and step forward with clarity and confidence.   Consider/Ask Yourself Do you start projects with excitement but struggle to finish them? Have you labeled yourself as "scattered" or "inconsistent" instead of seeing your creativity as a gift? Are you holding back from your dream because you fear people won't want what you have to offer? How might changing your beliefs about yourself and your audience shift the results you see?   Key Insights and A-HAs Being multi-passionate isn't a problem—it's part of the entrepreneurial spirit. Our beliefs shape our outcomes: if we believe there's no audience, our energy reflects that. Consistency in creating and sharing builds trust, especially with sensitive topics like parenting and family. Fear of failure often shows up as "not finishing," but true growth comes from committing fully. Relief, not resistance, signals alignment with truth.   How to Deepen the Work Identify one limiting belief that's draining your momentum. Write down evidence that challenges it. Clarify who your "ideal client" is and create content as if you're speaking directly to them. Reframe social media or marketing as opportunities to build trust rather than chores. Normalize the ups and downs of entrepreneurship—it's part of the journey, not proof you're failing.   Upcoming Event Christine's Women's Retreat A transformational retreat designed to help you release old patterns, reclaim your truth, and radiate love into your life and the world. Date: October 17, 2025 Location: San Diego, CA Register: christinehassler.com/retreat Scholarships available—email jill@christinehassler.com for details. Social Media + Resources: Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches.

In this tender and powerful coaching session, Christine works with SJ—a single mother who has done tremendous inner work but still wonders if something is blocking her from partnership. Together, they explore the difference between apathy and protection, generational patterns, and the fear of letting someone see you at your most vulnerable. As SJ opens up about her history, caregiving responsibilities, and longing for connection, Christine reflects back the progress she's already made and challenges the belief that there's "a problem" to be solved. Instead, this conversation shows how surrender, self-love, and reframing our stories can transform what we see as liabilities into pathways for deeper intimacy. If you've ever felt "stuck," compared your progress to others, or believed that your life circumstances made you unlovable, this episode will help you soften those fears and recognize the growth already alive within you.   Consider/Ask Yourself Do you sometimes confuse surrender with apathy? Have you felt so self-sufficient that there's little room for anyone else? Do you carry the fear that your challenges or past make you undesirable in relationships? How might it feel to let someone witness you in your weakest moments and discover that you are still worthy of love?   Key Insights and A-HAs Not every challenge is a "problem" to be solved—sometimes there's no problem at all. What looks like apathy may actually be self-protection. True partnership is about interdependence, not codependence. Intimacy often deepens when we let others see us in our hardest moments. Shifting your inner language and beliefs can change how others experience your life story.   Upcoming Event Christine's Women's Retreat Join Christine for a life-changing experience where you'll release old patterns, reconnect with your truth, and step into the next level of your life. Date: October 17, 2025 Location: San Diego, CA Register: christinehassler.com/retreat   Sponsor: BEAM Dream Powder Struggling with sleep? Christine recommends BEAM Dream Powder, an all-natural blend designed to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed—without grogginess. Over 17.5 million nights of sleep have been improved with BEAM, and 92% of users report better rest. Special Offer: Get up to 40% off for a limited time at shopbeam.com/overit with code OVERIT.   Social Media + Resources: Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches.

Steven R. Gundry, MD is a world-renowned heart surgeon turned nutrition pioneer. Once the chairman of cardiothoracic surgery at Loma Linda University, he now focuses on reversing modern diseases through the power of food and the microbiome. He's the bestselling author of The Plant Paradox series, Unlocking the Keto Code, and his latest book The Gut-Brain Paradox. Dr. Gundry also hosts the top-ranked Dr. Gundry Podcast and leads Gundry MD, a wellness brand dedicated to helping people live longer, healthier lives.

In this candid coaching session, Christine works with Andi, a coach who left a stable engineering career to pursue her true calling—but is now questioning whether to keep going or retreat back to what feels "safe." After years of effort without financial stability, Andi wonders if she's chasing a pipe dream. Christine helps her uncover the deeper dynamics at play: how childhood conditioning, generational fear, and the belief that success must follow a formula are holding her back. Together, they explore what it means to believe in your dreams even when external results lag, and how coaching isn't just about marketing or money—it's about embodying truth and evolving consciousness. If you've ever doubted your path, felt torn between passion and practicality, or questioned whether your dreams are valid, this conversation will give you clarity, relief, and a renewed sense of purpose. Consider / Ask Yourself: Have you ever wondered if your dreams are too unrealistic—or if the "safe" path is actually safer? Did childhood experiences or parental voices shape your beliefs about success? Are you harder on yourself than you are on others you support? Do you feel like you have "one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake" when it comes to pursuing your passion?   Key Insights and A-HAs: Coaching (and many soul-led vocations) is a spiritual journey, not just a business model. Our worth is not defined by clients' results or financial benchmarks. Childhood wounds and inherited fears can sabotage dreams if left unhealed. Success requires both service and the willingness to receive energetic exchange. Believing in yourself and embodying your truth creates alignment that attracts opportunities.   How to Deepen the Work: Identify whose voice you hear in your doubts—is it truly yours? Reflect on childhood dreams that were squashed and consider how they want to express now. Reframe support not as "fixing" but as resourcing yourself for the journey. Notice where you're trying to make your path formulaic (A + B = C) and invite curiosity instead. Ask: "What do I know to be true about myself?" and breathe into that truth daily.   Upcoming Event: Christine's Women's Retreat takes place October 17–19, 2025. This transformational weekend helps women release old programming, reconnect with their true desires, and step boldly into the life they're meant to live. Partial scholarships are now available, and generous listeners can sponsor another woman's attendance. Learn more and reserve your spot: christinehassler.com/retreat   Social Media + Resources: Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches.

Do you ever wonder what really defines narcissism and high-conflict behavior — and how you can protect yourself when faced with it? In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Zung to break it down in a way that's clear, empowering, and practical. Rebecca's journey is remarkable: once a college dropout and single mom, she went on to become one of the nation's most powerful attorneys and a bestselling author. She's now dedicated to helping people recognize toxic dynamics and learn how to negotiate with confidence. Her latest book, SLAY the Bully: How to Negotiate with a Narcissist and Win, offers proven strategies that have reached millions through her podcast, YouTube channel, and writing. Together, we explore the key traits of narcissism, what makes someone high-conflict, and most importantly, what you can do to reclaim your power in the face of manipulation. Whether you're navigating a difficult relationship, workplace conflict, or just want to better understand human behavior, this conversation will give you tools to feel stronger, clearer, and more free

In this inspiring session, Christine coaches Wendy, who has felt stuck and frozen by fear—especially when it comes to making decisions in her relationships and career. Wendy shares her history of physical challenges, overprotective parenting, and bullying, which shaped her belief that fear and love always go hand in hand. Christine helps her see that fear doesn't have to be a problem. Together, they explore how to release the "something is wrong with me" belief, reframe fear as an old protective pattern, and step into a new chapter defined by intention rather than paralysis. If you've ever waited to feel confident or fear-free before making a move in your life, this conversation will remind you that you can take steps even with fear present—and that your past doesn't have to dictate your future. Consider / Ask Yourself: Are you waiting for fear to disappear before pursuing something you truly want? Do old childhood experiences still shape how you see yourself and your choices? Have you confused "being seen" with "being judged"? What new story could you tell yourself that would free you from the past? Key Insights and A-HAs: Fear doesn't have to be solved before you act—it can come along for the ride. Overprotective parenting can imprint fear that isn't actually yours. Confidence comes from self-trust and knowing you can handle challenges, not from waiting for certainty. Reframing fear as familiar, but not controlling, creates freedom. Being honest about your story invites connection, not rejection. How to Deepen the Work: Instead of waiting for confidence, act with intention. Talk to your younger self and reassure them they are safe now. Notice when you are seeing yourself through the old lens of "something is wrong with me." Try body-based practices that build trust and safety within yourself. Practice honesty in small ways and notice how people respond with compassion. Upcoming Event: Christine's Women's Retreat happens October 17–19, 2025. This intimate and transformational gathering is a chance to release fear, reprogram old patterns, and step fully into the truth of who you are. Partial scholarships are now available, and generous listeners can even sponsor another woman's attendance. Learn more and reserve your spot at christinehassler.com/retreat. Social Media + Resources: Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches.

Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH, is a trainer, speaker and physician, double board-certified in preventive and addiction medicine with masters degrees in biochemistry and public health. Beyond her conventional medical and surgical training, Dr. Aimie has training in Psychosomatic Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Mental Health Nutrition. Her extensive training in trauma therapies, including the Instinctual Trauma Response Model, Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Touch, and Relational Trauma Repair with Psychodrama, have formed her knowledge and services in attachment, trauma, and addictions, focusing on trauma at a cellular level. Her original inspiration came from her experience as a foster-adoptive mom during medical school.  Dr. Aimie is also the host of the Biology of Trauma® Podcast. She has been featured on The Trauma Therapist Project, Therapy in a Nutshell, The Healing Trauma Podcast, and more. You can find her on YouTube, Instagram or her website.

In this heartfelt coaching session, Christine supports Elle, who has done years of personal growth work but still struggles with feeling disconnected—especially in intimate relationships. Despite building a chosen family and strong friendships, Elle worries she may never find a romantic partner she feels both safe and attracted to. Past experiences of abuse and neglect have created protective strategies that now interfere with intimacy and connection. Christine helps Elle see that she is further along than she realizes, guiding her to release self-judgment and reframe her experiences. They explore how protective parts, body-based healing, and inviting the inner child into present-day moments can restore connection. If you've ever felt broken, wondered if something was "wrong" with you, or struggled to combine love, safety, and attraction in relationships, this conversation will offer relief, perspective, and hope. Consider / Ask Yourself: Do you feel disconnected from yourself, others, or even spiritually? Did you grow up in an environment where you didn't feel safe or seen? Do you tend to be drawn to emotionally unavailable partners while overlooking those who are healthy and present? Are you approaching personal growth from the mindset of "fixing what's wrong" instead of cultivating compassion and curiosity? Key Insights and A-HAs: Nothing heals in judgment—shifting from "what's wrong with me" to self-compassion is essential. Attraction to unavailable partners is often a protective strategy that keeps deeper intimacy at bay. Our past selves and inner child need to be invited into the safety of the present moment. Healing requires integrating body-based practices, not just intellectual understanding. You are often further along in your healing than you realize. How to Deepen the Work: Practice inviting your inner child into current moments of connection and safety. Approach your healing with curiosity rather than judgment. Explore somatic or body-based trauma work to move stuck emotions and energy. Reframe protective strategies as once-necessary survival tools—and begin to update them with new choices. Remind yourself regularly: There is nothing wrong with you. Upcoming Event: Christine's Women's Retreat is happening October 17–19, 2025. This life-changing experience only happens every other year. Scholarships are now available, and Christine offers a money-back guarantee if you don't experience lasting transformation. Reserve your spot: christinehassler.com/retreat   Social Media + Resources: Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches.

In this deeply supportive session, Christine coaches Erin, who has struggled with self-worth, self-trust, and confidence throughout her life. Recently assessed as neurodivergent, Erin has experienced both relief and grief—relief in finally having clarity, but grief in recognizing how much self-criticism and self-betrayal she carried for years. Christine guides Erin through understanding how childhood modeling, people-pleasing, and bypassing emotions have impacted her confidence. Together, they explore how building self-worth comes not from external validation, but from radical self-acceptance, emotional release, and advocating for one's needs in daily life. If you've ever felt "different," struggled to trust yourself, or wondered how to move beyond self-criticism into true confidence, this conversation will resonate deeply. Consider / Ask Yourself: Did you grow up feeling "different" or like you didn't fit the mold? Do you often bypass your feelings, telling yourself "it's not a big deal"? Have you learned to be a chameleon, shape-shifting to fit others' needs? Are you quick to explain or excuse others' behavior instead of honoring your own hurt? Key Insights and A-HAs: True confidence comes from radical self-acceptance. Self-betrayal often shows up in small ways—ignoring needs, withholding truth, or people-pleasing. Relief can be a doorway into compassion and deeper healing. Suppressed emotions drain energy; released emotions unlock creativity and confidence. The inner child feels safer—and more confident—when we advocate for ourselves in everyday moments. How to Deepen the Work: Notice moments of self-betrayal in daily life and practice small acts of self-advocacy. Allow yourself to feel emotions fully, without judgment or rushing to fix them. Begin somatic practices that connect you to your body (dance, yoga, movement). Read Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler, especially the section on emotional release. Redefine confidence as accepting all parts of yourself, not performing perfection. Upcoming Event: Christine's Women's Retreat is happening October 17–19, 2025. This transformational experience reconnects you to your body, emotions, and intuition, creating profound breakthroughs in confidence and clarity. Note: This retreat only happens every other year—the next will not be until 2027. Reserve your spot now at christinehassler.com/retreat. Sponsor: BEAM Dream Powder Struggling with sleep? Christine recommends BEAM Dream Powder, an all-natural blend designed to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed—without grogginess. Over 17.5 million nights of sleep have been improved with BEAM, and 92% of users report better rest. Special Offer: Get up to 40% off for a limited time at shopbeam.com/overit with code OVERIT.   Social Media + Resources: Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches

In this intimate Coach's Corner, Christine pulls back the curtain on what really happens at her long-running Signature Women's Retreat. She shares the breakthroughs, emotional releases, and paradigm shifts women experience—and why this work is more essential than ever in today's world. Christine also reveals how nearly two decades of facilitating retreats have evolved to include deeper nervous system support, somatic practices, and the kind of transformational healing that ripples out to families and communities.   Plus, Christine's daughter makes a sweet cameo in the conversation—reminding us of the powerful connection between healing ourselves and shaping the next generation.   If you've ever wondered what truly happens at a women's retreat (beyond the surface-level clichés), this heartfelt episode will inspire you to consider what transformation might be waiting for you.