Initiations in Love Podcast

In today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast, Britta reads a segment of her book, Initiations in Love, and guides the listener through a journal exercise to explore if there is a place in your life where you are being called to step forward. This is a follow-up to our previous episode Finding Freedom in Motherhood with Jess Geist. - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of Initiations in Love, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts to rate/review/subscribe to the show.  Want more? Visit our WEBSITE, connect with Britta on FACEBOOK, and follow her on Instagram: @brittaeskey or @cortrainings. Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  https://corexperience.com/initiations-in-love/ https://www.jessgeist.com/worthtowealth https://corexperience.com/ Show Notes   1:11 - Welcome to the follow up episode to our interview with Jess Geist 1:22 - Britta recaps the BIG Initiation into Love that Jess discussed in her episode 1:52 - What we are going to do on today’s episode! 3:11 - Britta reads an excerpt of her book as it relates to her discussion with Jess: How I became a mom 9:56 - Britta processes her book excerpt as it relates to Jess’ experience 10:40 - Britta leads us through a thought (and writing) exercise around fear 14:13 - Is there somewhere in your life where you are being called? 15:35 - What are you called to? And how can you recognize that it’s already happened or might be happening right now?  16:07 - Britta encourages us all to journal about her questions

In today’s VERY FIRST episode of the Initiations in Love podcast, Britta talks with her student, friend and business mentor, Jess Geist! They speak about her Initiations in Love journey, dig deep, get vulnerable, and Britta even coaches Jess throughout the discussion.  They discuss one of the most primal passages – Jess’s initiation into motherhood. Jess shares how she went from absolutely not wanting to be a mother, to sitting and speaking with Britta for the podcast at nine months pregnant! Sometimes, Love is calling us to something way beyond our comprehension (or plans) into a completely new way of being! Jess Geist, M.S., is a Transformational Leadership Coach and Hypnotherapist, CEO of Worth to Wealth International and creator of the Subconscious Harmonics Method. Over the last 10 years, she has helped thousands of people ranging from multi-millionaires and Fortune 100 executives, to heart surgeons and entrepreneurs. Jess also has 17+ years of business consulting experience working with clients like Johnson & Johnson, Coca-Cola, and has also taught and coached at top universities such as Northwestern University, Stanford and University of Chicago. Jess has an M.S. in Learning and Organizational Change from Northwestern University, a B.A. in Psychology from George Washington University, is a certified Rapid Transformational Therapist and trained coach. She lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband Rich Belsky and their son Zayne. Jess loves to hike with her two pups, travel anywhere, and is a blue belt in Brazilian jiujitsu.  - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of Initiations in Love, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts to rate/review/subscribe to the show.    Want more? Visit our WEBSITE, connect with Britta on FACEBOOK, and follow me on Instagram: @brittaeskey or @cortrainings. Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  https://corexperience.com/initiations-in-love/ https://www.jessgeist.com/worthtowealth https://corexperience.com/   Show Notes   1:15 - Welcome to the BRAND NEW Initiations in Love Podcast! And an introduction to today’s special guest! 3:03 - WHY we are bringing the Initiations in Love Podcast to you! (aka - the point of this whole podcast) 4:32 - What was Jess’ position on motherhood and children before starting this Initiation? 7:36 - Jess’ journey to wake up to something she identified with that was limiting her 13:25 - The journey of transformation is not linear… 16:29 - Jess shares a fundamental core wound of hers - and how it positioned her in her relationship to her limits and transformation 20:17 - The turning point for Jess - into her transformation 28:01 - Britta unpacks Jess’ transformation through a coaching lens 30:21 - Britta shares her journey to become a mother - and they draw similarities and differences in their experiences 32:28 - Jess explains how her birth journey isn’t going as expected - and how the process is like an initiation inception (and the nuance of feelings) 38:46 - Britta responds with some discussion around letting go and healing 42:17 - Britta’s message to pregnant people 42:54 - What would Jess say are the gifts that are coming forth from Initiations in Love? And how will those gifts affect the world? 49:49 - Britta reflects to Jess where she seems to be in the process of her Initiation 51:45 - How Jess is feeling at this moment in her journey 53:52 - What would Jess say to someone who is in a similar place as her - letting go of a piece of their identity to step into something more? 56:06 - Episode wrap up

Hello, beautiful souls Welcome to the Initiations in Love Podcast! I'm your host, Britta Eskey, master facilitator, leadership trainer, and author of the forthcoming "Initiations in Love" book. You know, they say life is the greatest teacher, and our journey through it, a constant initation. An Initiation into what, you ask? Into LOVE, my friends. And in each episode, we dive deep into the incredible, life-stirring stories of people who dare to say "YES!" to these initiations. They face the trials, and emerge stronger, wiser, and more loving. In this podcast, we will share the tools and practices so you can do the same! Want to discover how YOUR challenges can become your greatest gifts? Then get ready! We are about to set off on an exploration into the very heart of love, itself.