

The Connected Life
Justin and Abi Stumvoll
The Connected Life is a thought-provoking conversation about all the beautiful and messy ups and downs of life. Join Life Consultants Justin & Abi Stumvoll as they share vulnerable stories and practical wisdom that will lead you on a journey of connecting with yourself, others, and the world right in front of you. Their authentic, no-BS style will make you laugh, challenge you to dig deep, face your fears, and inspire you to love yourself and others more.
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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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 who is a clinical psychologist training to get her doctorate, to discuss the dynamics of attraction. She 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

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.

Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 3min
243: The Art of Curiosity
We all desire a life filled with healthy connections. Unfortunately, the way we relate to others stops us from having the fulfillment we hope for. Oftentimes we assume the intent of other’s words, actions, and decisions. These judgements leave massive room for misinterpretation, creating chaos and disconnection. But what if something as simple as curiosity could restore working relationships, friendships, families, and marriages? In this episode Justin and Abi explore reasons as to why we often lean towards assumptions rather than curiosity. They discuss how our interpretation of the emotional energy people emit isn’t always indicative of their thoughts, feelings, and actions. They share ways our assumptions may not only be incorrect, but also damaging to ourselves and others. Together they paint a picture of how curiosity can be a breeding ground for grace, where healing and love can abound. If you’re wanting to foster a life of love, vulnerability, and intimacy, this episode will give you a major building block to create the foundation you need! 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