Episode Details

Relationships are one of the most profound, life-giving aspects of being human. But on the other side of the coin, our relationships can often leave us feeling disappointed, frustrated, and stressed. Many times, improving our relationships comes down to shifting our own perspectives and expectations.

On today’s show, you’re going to hear about the root cause of relationship struggles. Our guest, Christine Hassler is a bestselling author, Master coach, and speaker. Her work is focused on improving relationships, inner child healing, and overcoming past traumas.

Christine is back on The Model Health Show to talk about expectation hangovers, how to heal your inner child, and the secret to overcoming resentment in relationships. This episode is jam-packed with empowering tips for improving your relationships and creating the life you want. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

• How our relationships are tied to our survival.
• Why relationships are like mirrors.
• The impact our childhood has on our thoughts, beliefs, and relationships.
• How expectations can lead to disappointment.
• Why the ages 0-7 are formative for your nervous system.
• Examples of how your inner child can act out subconsciously.
• The different types of attachment styles.
• What inner child healing looks like.
• The role suffering plays in childhood development.
• How staying regulated as a parent can help your children.
• What an expectation hangover is.
• The main cause of resentment in relationships.
• An important distinction between empathy and sympathy.
• What true surrender is.
• The power of getting regulated and resourced. 

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• Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler
• Healing Your Inner Child Workshop
• Connect with Christine Hassler Website / Podcast / Instagram 

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This episode is brought to you by HVMN. I want you to also keep in mind that our decisions that we make, whether it's in the context of our relationships, whether it's in the context of decision that we make for our health and our fitness, this really does boil down very logically to our energy and to our energy reserves and our energy output.