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The Connected Life

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Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 1min

253: Fostering Faithful Friendships

We’ve all had friendships where we’ve hurt others and they’ve hurt us. This is an inescapable part of humanity. When our messiness collides friendships can break us in a way that causes us to want to shut down and shut off towards connection. But what if there was love in friendships that could make us and restore the places that seemed permanently broken? In this episode Abi and Justin sit down with Desiree and Karen, two friends that found each other in Life Consulting MasterClass. Des and Karen discuss the necessary risks involved in building a new friendship, the beauty of not having to fix each other, and the power of having a strong sense of self. They also explore the impact of being in a safe environment and how the tools they’ve developed have been foundational to being completely honest. Together they share how their friendship has been vital to repairing and redeeming their past experiences. If you’ve ever needed hope for friendships, this episode will give you insight into what a friendship could be and perspective on ways that connection can heal you. This inspiring episode is a must! Remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share! Applications for our Life Consulting Master Class 2024 are happening now! Apply here: https://justinandabi.com/courses/life-consulting-masterclass/ Also, don’t forget to download your FREE Life Consulting MasterClass Validation Session: CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW
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Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 1min

252: Experiencing Radical Love Through Safe Community

There are seasons in all of our lives where we feel so broken that we’re willing to do almost anything to stop the pain. For many of us, being willing to allow love to have an impact on us is often the last thing we want to do. The exposure we feel when we begin to trust others with our stories, and our hearts, can feel so terrifying that it seems nearly impossible to say yes to. But what happens when we feel so safe in a community that we choose to risk letting our walls down? In this episode Abi sits down with two unlikely friends, Ryan and Phillip, an oil field worker and an environmentalist, to discuss how they found common ground in a wildly diverse community. The two share their journey of learning how to be their most authentic selves through letting others love them. Ryan opens up about his tragic loss and Phillip shares the story of his near death experience in heaven that forever changed the way Ryan sees life. This episode will leave you in tears as you hear how a community of kind and loving people can create a safe enough environment to redeem even the most broken circumstances. You WON’T want to miss out! Remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share! Applications for our Life Consulting Master Class 2024 are happening now! Apply here: https://justinandabi.com/courses/life-consulting-masterclass/ Also, don’t forget to download your FREE Life Consulting MasterClass Validation Session: CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW
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Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 11min

251: Eradicating Chaos and Creating Peaceful Lives

In a culture of achievement, productivity, and purpose, it’s possible to create a world where we’ve achieved our dreams, yet still feel like we’re missing out on life. The internal drive we have towards an end goal can be filled with chaos, while peace is nothing more than an idea far in the distance. But what if we could experience a successful life built on rest and connection? In this episode Abi and Justin are joined by their friends and LCMC students Carly and Amos. Carly and Amos share about their lifestyle of radical love and entrepreneurship that has been full of accomplishment and impact, yet they’ve found themselves in burn out. They discuss the ways they’ve felt alone and trapped in the midst of an amazing life, and how the journey of learning to feel and connect to themselves has lead to living a whole spectrum lifestyle.  If you’re wanting to silence the chaos and get the most out of your time on earth, this episode will challenge you to rethink your approach, while inspiring you with practical ideas on how to find peace and enjoyment right now! Don’t miss a second of it. Remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share! Applications for our Life Consulting Master Class 2024 are happening now! Apply here: https://justinandabi.com/courses/life-consulting-masterclass/ Also, don’t forget to download your FREE Life Consulting MasterClass Validation Session: CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW
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Oct 16, 2023 • 59min

250: Creating Clarity in Relationships

In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges of gradually letting people into our lives and the need for clarity in relationships. They explore the importance of emotional boundaries, adjusting expectations, and understanding individual capacity. They also emphasize the significance of setting realistic expectations, creating clarity, and cultivating trust and intimacy. Join their life consulting masterclass for more insights.
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Oct 9, 2023 • 56min

249: Creating a Lifestyle of Success Pt2

Many of us believe that creating a successful life is centered around outward goals and actions. Though this can yield favorable results, the end product can often feel empty and pointless. But what if deliberately posturing our heart in ways that ignite connection, creativity, and hope were just as vital to actually experiencing a sense of fulfillment? In part two of this two part series Justin and Abi take a look at 8 fundamental  qualities that are necessary in the way we approach life if we want to feel and create a life well lived. They share how now matter where we’re at economically, socially, or relationally, we can all foster a life that feels abundant and purposeful. If you want to create a life that feels like it’s worth living, this two part series is perfect for challenging your paradigm and helping you to create new habits!  Remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share! Applications for our Life Consulting Master Class 2024 are happening now! Apply here: https://justinandabi.com/courses/life-consulting-masterclass/ Also, don’t forget to download your FREE Life Consulting MasterClass Validation Session: CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW
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Oct 2, 2023 • 1h 4min

248: Creating a Lifestyle of Success Pt1

Success is often defined in the broader culture by enormous amounts of wealth, power, and notoriety. While this idea of success can feel tempting, it isn’t necessarily fulfilling to most people. At the heart of success is a sense of fulfillment unique to every individual’s life. And although it’s a unique experience, there are components that universally play a part in every person’s creation of it. In this two part series Justin and Abi sit down to discuss key foundations to creating a lifestyle of success. In part one they take a look at practical action steps every individual can take to experience the life they want to create. Though it’s easy to get stuck in our ways and believe we are the way we are, the qualities described in this episode are something every person can develop. If you’re wanting to get clarity on ways you can move your life closer to reflecting the hopes and dreams of your heart, this two part series is right up your alley! Remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share! Applications for our Life Consulting Master Class 2024 are happening now! Apply here: https://justinandabi.com/courses/life-consulting-masterclass/ Also, don’t forget to download your FREE Life Consulting MasterClass Validation Session: CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW
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Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 3min

247: Rewiring Your Money Foundation-Pt 2

In this podcast, the hosts and their guest delve into the emotional issues surrounding finances, emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues. They share personal stories and give practical advice on facing fears and embracing emotions to gain control of your financial situation. They also discuss the value of embracing the journey of personal growth, introduce a life consulting masterclass, and explore the impact of personal transformation on family dynamics.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 6min

246: Understanding Your Money Foundation-Pt 1

Explore the complex emotions surrounding money, from guilt to fear, and discover how to redefine your relationship with finances. From childhood dynamics to the fear of financial instability, the speakers share personal experiences and insights on breaking limiting beliefs and finding emotional resolve. Learn about breath work for managing emotions, navigating scams, and the importance of examining our beliefs about money. A captivating episode that will empower you to make powerful decisions that impact your bank account and emotions.
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Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 1min

245: Relational Attraction with Doctor Ruth

Our attraction to others can often feel confusing and complicated. For many of us it’s easy to judge ourselves for the things we don’t understand about our desires. Without a better understanding of how we function it’s easy to create conclusions about ourselves and our identities. But what if clarity about our attraction and sexuality could break shame and bring freedom? In this episode Abi and Justin sit down with their good friend Ruth Outram, a clinical psychologist training to get her doctorate, to discuss the dynamics of attraction. Ruth shares how attraction is so much more than the limited view that culture has painted. She discusses the differences between adaptive and proceptive attraction and how being able to have curiosity with yourself and your attraction helps you to go on an authentic exploration of yourself, without the shaming shoulds. If you’re wanting a better understanding of yourself, and the way you romantically connect in relationships, this episode will help you have a more healthy approach and a perspective that will help break shame. Don’t miss out! Remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share! Applications for our Life Consulting Master Class 2024 are happening now! Apply here: https://justinandabi.com/courses/life-consulting-masterclass/ Also, don’t forget to download your FREE Life Consulting MasterClass Validation Session: CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW
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Sep 4, 2023 • 54min

244: Setting a Foundation for Relational Repair

Discover the art of relational repair in the midst of conflict. Explore how personal ownership, empathy, and compassion can help restore emotional safety. Learn the importance of genuine apologies and the often overlooked power of body language. Understand how self-awareness and narrating feelings can transform difficult conversations. The discussion even delves into emotional regulation and the shared responsibility needed to navigate misunderstandings. This enlightening conversation is packed with practical tools for fostering deeper connections.

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