Learning to Love Life

This episode might be one of my favorites. Like all families, mine has had its challenges. My mom and I used to butt heads in a non-productive way and our relationship was beyond tense. We each had our own patterns at play and at times it felt like it would never change. Today we share an episode about our histories, our story, and some of the wisdom that’s been gained through recreating our relationship into the beautiful one it is today. Enjoy and please know that YOU have the power to make a difference , only always.

“The pen is mightier than the sword” because words are such a powerful and influential force in our lives. This episode details how our speaking and the words we use make such an impact in our lives. We’re all creating all the time, even if we’re blind to it!

Christina sits down with her best friend Courtney to talk about confidence and compassion. From personal to professional moment and everything in between. Join us in a journey of how understanding other people’s perspectives gives you permission to walk about the world with more confidence in yourself!

What if nothing ever changes?Could you love yourself and your life?While most of us complain about where we are, life is passing by and we’re missing it. Here’s to the start of a fun experiment - beyond just a thought experiment!

There’s no hesitating to dive into this episode — it’s the last day of January and there’s no time to waste to keep my monthly commitment to sharing here. Hear about Christina’s perspective on just getting it done, getting beyond procrastination and what she’s up to for 2025!

Christina has her first guest on this season — her fiancé Kris! Kris has been a massive catalyst for growth for me over the last year and change. This conversation was one where we dive into some of what we’ve learned together and reflected on what’s made us successful in our relationship. From agreements we use to ways to set listening for each other, we cover a lot. A beautiful opportunity to look back at the year with admiration and get excited for what’s to come.

Christina explores the concept of “body image” and how it really highlights the difference between what her body looks like and how she thinks about it. She explores how our thinking about our bodies dictates and creates our experience of our bodies. My relationships with my body has historically been really challenging, and I’m committed to changing that — because it’s time. ❤️

Christina talks about her old patterns of wanting to protect herself in relationships, and how you can help yourself be loved better. Giving people feedback on how to love you is a gift to give AND receive. She explored the idea of “who is worth being hurt by?” because none of us get out of the world unscathed!

Christina shares part of her story around taking responsibility for your life. No matter how low of a spot you’re starting from, it will always be up to you to create something different. She shares her story of being a high-performer, experiencing some nervous system dysregulation, and having to fight back to who she knew herself to be.

Christina spends time reflecting on some big shifts that have helped her be more successful in relationships over the last year. Learning to vanquish the habit of hyper-independence and gain the ability to more deeply receive support have been game-changers❤️‍🔥