Didn't think it was possible to anger all Nicholas Sparks AND Carrie Underwood fans in ONE podcast episode?
I’m up for the challenge :)
Don’t worry - I’m not hating on either of them, or the Notebook (it’s my favourite) or Carrie’s music - I happen to be a fan of that too.
But - today’s episode is radical:
We’re talking about conscious uncoupling, radical vulnerability, and curious compassion with Eman Salem.
What does this have to do with Nicolas Sparks and Carrie Underwood….and YOU?
Well, in society there’s a narrative around relationships - they’re either “can’t eat, can’t sleep, reach-for-the stars, over the fence, World Series kinda of love” - that’s from It Takes Two with the Olsen twins (because hey, let’s anger some MORE fans while we’re at it…)
Or….
Relationships CRASH and burn - and someone gets their car keyed.
Look, both of those narratives make for GREAT Music, wonderful movies, juicy novels, and so much more. BUT what about the relationships that don’t go forever…. and also, don’t end with something terrible? They just… are or “feel complete.”
That’s what we’re talking about today.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
What unconscious coupling is, and also conscious coupling (a whole new concept for me too)
HOW to do this in a relationship
What if you’re partner isn’t into it?
What about the kids?
Is it possible to consciously uncouple if there’s been toxicity before (infidelity, trust issues, etc)
How to avoid finances ruining the rest of your good intentions.
Uncoupling from friendships…because this conscious life is not only about intimate relationships.
Eman truly is one of my favourite humans with her radical honesty and authenticity. This is a topic I know is very relevant right now during the pandemic when we’re seeing divorce and separations increase.
Whether you’re in a relationship that doesn’t feel right for you, or you know is coming to the end…
Or if you’re very fulfilled and satisfied in your relationship and looking to take it to the next level…
…This episode is full of wisdom, tools, and real life examples of how to live consciously in your relationships - with or without your current (or future) partner.
We hope you enjoy this episode as we talk about conscious uncoupling <3
Here are the juicy bits you can look forward to:
How Eman got into this work. (5:30)
What is conscious uncoupling? And Eman’s experience uncoupling. (7:40)
How to tell the difference between growing pains and a relationship that is no longer benefiting you. (23:50)
What conscious living is. (28:40)
Can one person lead a conscious uncoupling? (34:45)
What it means to be conscious. (42:00)
How to live consciously and authentically. (47:30)
Not everything is binary - you can be multiple things, feel multiple things, and it’s all ok. (1:12:00)
Eman’s advice for somebody in a relationship that is “good enough.” (1:13:10)
How to consciously uncouple without hurting the kids. (1:15:00)
What conscious uncoupling in a friendship looks like. (1:20:45)
Lightning round with Eman. (1:32:35)
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