16. Living Unscripted: Overcoming Lows, Unfiltered Advice, and the Adoption Journey
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Overcoming challenges requires listening, healing, and the willingness to accept reality.
In today's Advice Column episode, Courtney answers two listeners' questions on dating and supporting a loved one on their adoption journey. She shares insight on finding a compromise and assessing your needs, as well as holding space for a partner's trauma while also taking care of your own emotions. You'll hear Courtney's continued evolution with intentional living while navigating several unknowns.
Do you have a question you'd like some advice or coaching on? Email or DM Courtney on the Hustle for Happiness podcast or her personal page for a chance to have your question on our next Advice Column episode!
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In today's episode, we cover the following:
- High, low, buffalo: the joy of home, medical follow-ups, sourdough bread-making
- Question #1: Do you believe in the right person, wrong time?
- Seeking genuine connection in your relationships
- Question #2: My husband is adopted and just found out as an adult. He's having a really hard time navigating what he's going through, and as his wife, I'm trying to understand better
- Holding a non-judgemental space for loved ones navigating trauma
- Finding support together as a couple and separately on your own individual journeys
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Resources mentioned:
- Episode 01: Overcoming the Odds: From Orphan to Grateful Adoptee
- Safety, Recovery and Mental Health Resources
- Episode 04: Advice Column: Dating, Communication & Breaking Old Habits
- Episode 09: (Advice Column) Embrace the Talk: Fueling Love & Growth Through Effective Communication
- Read The Primal Wound by Nancy Newton Verrier
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Let's connect!
Wanna live a life beyond your own limitations? Work with Courtney! Find out more about her life coaching services at heycourtneybrooke.com/
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