Summary

In this conversation, Tess and Christina delve into the complexities of relationships, emphasizing the importance of choice, accountability, and inner work. They explore how relationships serve as mirrors for personal growth and healing, discussing the dynamics of masculine and feminine energies, and the necessity of communication and collaboration in navigating challenges. The dialogue highlights that love requires ongoing effort and discipline, and that true healing often occurs within the context of relationships. In this conversation, Christina and Tess explore the complexities of relationships, emphasizing the importance of humor, vision, and ongoing effort in maintaining a healthy partnership. They discuss the significance of understanding love languages, the necessity of inner work, and the value of creating novelty in relationships. The dialogue highlights the choices individuals make in how they show up in conflicts and the willingness to evolve together as a couple.

Takeaways

• Relationships are a reflection of our inner work.
• Every day in a relationship is a choice.
• Self-accountability is crucial for healing.
• Inner work creates space for growth in relationships.
• Masculine and feminine energies play a role in dynamics.
• Communication is key to navigating challenges.
• Falling in love is easy; staying in love requires effort.
• Patterns from past relationships often resurface.
• It's important to ask what we can do to improve situations.
• Practicing self-reflection can lead to healthier interactions. Humor can diffuse tension in conflicts.
• Having a shared vision helps navigate tough times.
• Relationships require ongoing effort and attention.
• It's important to choose how to show up in conflicts.
• Understanding love languages enhances connection.
• Inner work is crucial for relationship growth.
• Creating novelty keeps relationships exciting.
• Taking inventory of your relationship is essential.
• Willingness to evolve is foundational for lasting relationships.
• Communication is key to deepening emotional connections.

Join Tess and Christina as they explore the intricate dynamics of relationships and delve deep into the significance of triggers, enmeshment, and the impact of childhood experiences on our adult relationships. They discuss the importance of boundaries, inner child healing and the journey of self-discovery and highlight the importance of recognizing patterns in your relationships in order to experience greater healing and growth.

Important Takeaways:

• Relationships often serve as mirrors for our personal growth.
• Triggers in relationships can reveal deeper emotional wounds.
• Understanding disgust and resentment is crucial for healing.
• Childhood experiences significantly shape your adult relationship dynamics.
• Creating boundaries is essential for healthy relationships.
• Inner child healing can help address past traumas.
• Surrendering to the healing process allows for personal growth.
• Recognizing patterns in relationships is key to breaking cycles.

Important Timestamps:

01:54 - Understanding the Purpose of Intimate Partnerships

04:44 - Exploring Triggers and Their Meanings

10:22 - The Role of Enmeshment in Relationships

15:02 - Disgust as a Trigger: A Deeper Look

21:00 - Personal Experiences and Healing Our Patterns

30:18 - Commitment to Healing and Boundaries

31:32 - Understanding Childhood Trauma and Boundaries

33:20 - Triggers and Inner Child Healing

35:30 - Expectations in Relationships

36:52 - Navigating Triggers and Dysregulation

37:58 - Enmeshment and Personal Growth

40:53 - Recognizing Patterns in Relationships

43:25 - Resentment and Boundaries

45:00 - Awareness and Breaking Patterns

48:53 - Steps to Deeper Healing

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If you're wanting to go deeper on your journey and needing more support, this is beautiful work Tess + Christina offer to clients through a variety of modalities.

To contact Tess:

IG + TikTok: @herunearthed

website: www.tessrouse.com

To contact Christina:

IG, TikTok + Youtube: @christina.soulempowered

website: www.rootsoflovecoaching.ca

Summary

In this episode, Tess dives deep into the world of autoimmune diseases, sharing her personal journey with Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis. She explores the emotional connections to these conditions, emphasizing that healing goes beyond just physical treatments. Tess discusses the limitations of traditional medical approaches and highlights the transformative power of breathwork and emotional healing in her recovery. She provides actionable steps for listeners to begin their own healing journeys, advocating for self-awareness and holistic approaches to health.

Takeaways

• Autoimmune diseases involve the immune system attacking the body's own cells.
• Emotional wounds can significantly impact physical health.
• Traditional treatments often focus on symptom management rather than healing.
• Breathwork can help access and heal emotional traumas.
• Self-advocacy is crucial in managing health conditions.
• Healing is possible, and the body is not broken.
• Chronic stress can lead to autoimmune conditions.
• Diet and lifestyle changes can support gut health.
• Understanding emotional triggers can aid in healing.
• It's important to seek holistic approaches alongside traditional medicine.

In this conversation, Tess and Christina explore the three toughest battles of entrepreneurship, focusing on the fear of being seen, self-sabotage, and money wounds. They discuss how these challenges often stem from childhood experiences and societal pressures, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and self-awareness in overcoming these obstacles. The conversation also delves into the complexities of charging for services and the energetic exchange involved in entrepreneurship, highlighting the need for a healthy relationship with money and abundance. In this conversation, Tess and Christina delve into the complexities of money wounds, the hustle culture, and the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies in entrepreneurship. They explore how childhood experiences shape our relationship with money, the dangers of burnout from constant hustling, and the necessity of enjoying the journey of personal and professional growth. The discussion emphasizes the need for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the understanding that success is not solely defined by financial gain but also by personal fulfillment and presence in the moment.

In this conversation, join Christina for a solo-episode as she explores the challenges of making hard decisions. She goes in-depth on the importance of trusting oneself, understanding the difference between ego and intuition, and provides a process for connecting within and practicing finding certainty within yourself. The conversation emphasizes that every decision is a part of the journey and that you can never make a 'wrong' choice - because no matter what decision you make, you are always growing and learning through the process.

Important Takeaways:

• Making hard decisions often involves trusting the unknown and surrender.
• Self-loyalty is crucial when making decisions for oneself.
• Fear is a natural part of stepping out of comfort zones.
• You can never make a wrong decision on your path.
• Intuition is felt in the body, while ego shows up more in the head.
• The universe supports us in our decision-making journey.
• Surrendering control can lead to greater expansion.
• Building trust in oneself is essential for making decisions.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Hard Decisions

02:06 Understanding the Difficulty of Hard Decisions

06:54 The Nature of Decision-Making

09:48 Personal Experiences with Hard Decisions

15:24 Ego vs. Intuition in Decision-Making

18:47 Practical Process for Decision-Making

24:16 Key Truths About Hard Decisions

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If you're wanting to go deeper on your journey and needing more support, this is beautiful work Tess + Christina offer to clients through a variety of ways.

To contact Tess:

IG + TikTok: @herunearthed

website: www.tessrouse.com

To contact Christina:

IG, TikTok + Youtube: @christina.soulempowered

website: www.rootsoflovecoaching.ca

Join Christina in this solo-episode as she explores the complex relationship with anger, particularly in women, and how it can be a powerful messenger.

She discusses the importance seeing your anger as a MESSENGER and getting curious with your anger to understand and process what is showing up. She always goes deeper with topics such as the health implications of suppressed emotions, the power of going within the body to process, and the importance of releasing what is surfacing.

Christina shares her personal journey with anger, including its impact during motherhood and the healing process that followed. The episode emphasizes the need for everyone to reclaim their anger and learn to embody it for greater emotional freedom and empowerment.

Key Takeaways:

• Anger is often misunderstood and suppressed, especially in women.
• Somatic practices can help in processing and releasing repressed emotions.
• Anger serves as a messenger, indicating deeper needs and feelings.
• The suppression of anger can lead to chronic health issues.
• Women are more prone to thyroid disorders, possibly linked to emotional suppression.
• Learning to embody anger can lead to emotional freedom.
• Personal experiences with anger can shape our emotional responses.
• Motherhood can trigger unprocessed anger and emotions.
• Healing involves listening to and processing our emotions.

Important Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Anger and Its Importance

02:59 - Understanding Anger as a Messenger

05:45 - The Impact of Suppressed Anger on Health

09:32 - Personal Journey with Anger

19:04 - Learning to Embody Anger

19:57 - Importance of Releasing Anger

23:18 - A Somatic Practice to Connect with Anger

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If you're wanting to go deeper on your journey and needing more support, this is beautiful work Tess + Christina offer to clients through a variety of ways.

To contact Tess:

IG + TikTok: @herunearthed

website: www.tessrouse.com

To contact Christina:

IG, TikTok + Youtube: @christina.soulempowered

website: www.rootsoflovecoaching.ca

Join Tess and Christina as they explore the concept of happiness and that it is often misconceived as something to be ‘chased’ or ‘obtained’ through external pieces. They discuss the importance of recognizing happiness as a CHOICE and a state of presence, rather than a destination. They delve deep into the spectrum of emotions that play a part in finding presence over happiness and explore the significance of investing in oneself for true fulfillment. They share personal experiences and explore the themes of gratitude, ego, and the happiness as a choice rather than something to obtain. The conversation emphasizes the significance of emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and practical tools like gratitude journaling and mindfulness practices to cultivate a deeper sense of happiness and fulfillment.

Important Takeaways from Today’s Episode:

• Happiness is often pursued through external achievements, but it is a choice.
• Being present in the moment is crucial for experiencing fulfillment.
• Embracing the full spectrum of emotions allows for deeper joy.
• The hedonic treadmill effect explains why we constantly seek more.
• Investing in oneself is essential for long-term fulfillment.
• Finding joy in small moments can build a happiness muscle.
• Awareness of the ego is important in why we pursue happiness.
• Being present is crucial for experiencing true fulfillment.
• Joy can be found in the process, not just the outcome.
• Practices like meditation and breathwork can enhance presence.
• Nervous system regulation is key to being able to hold presence.
• Gratitude rewires our brain for long-term contentment.
• We have the power to add, edit, or delete elements in our lives for more joy.
• Creating our own happiness is a choice we can make every day.

Important Timestamps from Today’s Episode:

00:00 - The Pursuit of Happiness: A Misguided Journey

02:55 - The Choice of Happiness: Finding Joy in the Present

06:04 - The Spectrum of Emotions: Embracing the Full Experience

08:58 - The Hedonic Treadmill: Understanding the Cycle of Desire

12:00 - Investing in Yourself: The Path to True Fulfillment

15:00 - The Journey of Entrepreneurship: Balancing Hustle and Happiness

18:04 - Delaying Happiness: The Illusion of Future Fulfillment

21:00 - Creating Space for Happiness: The Power of Presence

30:36 - Finding Gratitude in Difficult Moments

31:44 - Understanding the Ego and Its Role

37:07 - Shifting from External Pleasure to Internal Joy

40:06 - The Importance of Being Present

42:15 - Practices for Cultivating Presence

46:15 - Nervous System Regulation and Emotional Processing

52:55 - Gratitude as a Tool for Happiness

53:23 - The Add, Edit, Delete Process for Joy

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If you're wanting to go deeper on your journey and needing more support, this is beautiful work Tess + Christina offer to clients through a variety of ways.

To contact Tess:

IG + TikTok: @herunearthed

website: www.tessrouse.com

To contact Christina:

IG, TikTok + Youtube: @christina.soulempowered

website: www.rootsoflovecoaching.ca

Summary

In this episode, Tess explores the profound journey of healing through the concept of 'unearthing' oneself. She emphasizes that healing is not about fixing what is broken but reconnecting with one's authentic self. Tess shares her personal experiences and insights on how to navigate the process of self-discovery, create awareness of one's story, and ultimately let go of layers that no longer serve us. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding our past, the beliefs we carry, and how they shape our present lives.

Takeaways

• Your story matters and is key to healing.
• Healing is about reconnecting with your authentic self.
• The process of unearthing involves digging through layers of experiences.
• Creating awareness of your story is the first step to healing.
• Letting go of false identities is crucial for personal growth.
• Healing starts with curiosity and understanding your patterns.
• You were never broken; you were just buried beneath layers.
• Reconnecting with your essence leads to a more fulfilling life.
• The journey of unearthing is not easy but is worth it.
• Building a life aligned with your true self brings peace and joy.