In this deeply insightful and emotional coaching session, Christine Hassler works with Kate, a courageous woman who has spent much of her life relying solely on herself. While Kate has achieved personal and professional success, she finds herself feeling stuck when it comes to romantic intimacy. Her high-functioning independence has become a barrier to receiving love—and allowing herself to be truly supported by others. Together, Christine and Kate explore the roots of hyper-independence, including childhood dynamics, family roles, and the need to feel “in control” in order to feel safe. Christine gently unpacks the difference between strength that empowers connection and armor that blocks it. As they navigate Kate’s fears of vulnerability and trust, the conversation opens the door to softness, receptivity, and true emotional intimacy. This episode is a powerful listen for anyone who identifies as the “strong one,” has trouble receiving help or affection, or longs for deep partnership but doesn’t know how to shift lifelong patterns of self-protection. &nbsp; Consider/Ask Yourself:  Do you often feel like you have to handle everything on your own? Is it difficult for you to ask for or receive help? Are you drawn to relationships where you feel emotionally safer staying guarded? Do you believe that letting your guard down means losing control—or being weak?  Key Insights and A-HAs:  Hyper-independence is often a trauma response rooted in childhood survival strategies. Being strong doesn’t mean being closed; real strength includes openness and the willingness to receive. Letting others in starts with letting ourselves feel—especially the parts we've kept buried or dismissed. Shifting from control to trust is a journey of nervous system safety and self-compassion. You don’t need to be “fixed” to be loved—you need to be seen and softened.  How to Get Over It &amp; On With It:  Notice where “I’ve got it” may actually be a defense, not empowerment. Practice small acts of receiving: compliments, support, kindness, physical affection. Reparent the younger version of yourself who had to grow up fast—give her what she never received. Use body-based practices to reconnect with your emotions and signal safety to your nervous system. Explore relational growth in environments that offer support, compassion, and emotional safety.  Social Media + Resources:         Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches!  &nbsp;

EP 498: Stop Doing Everything on Your Own and Learn How to Receive with Kate

In this raw and revealing coaching session, Christine Hassler coaches Bridget, a woman navigating the painful territory of jealousy, comparison, and unmet desires. Bridget candidly opens up about her long-standing struggles with being single and childless—two areas that trigger deep feelings of not being “good enough” when she sees others with what she longs for.&nbsp; &nbsp; The coaching session explores not only the emotional roots of these feelings but also how deeply ingrained patterns from childhood can skew how we view ourselves in relation to others. Christine guides Bridget to understand that jealousy isn’t a flaw—it’s a signal. A signal that we may be projecting our own unlived qualities onto others, which can be used for self-discovery and healing when viewed with compassion. Through tools like “positive projection” and reparenting, Christine helps Bridget shift her lens from lack and comparison to abundance and self-trust. &nbsp; This episode is essential listening for anyone who finds themselves stuck in comparison loops, struggling with envy, or feeling left behind by life's timelines. If you've ever looked at someone else's life and thought, “They must know something I don’t,” this one is for you. &nbsp; Consider/Ask Yourself:  Do you often compare your life to others and feel like you're falling short? Do you feel left out or behind when it comes to relationships, family, or success? Is jealousy something you were taught—something modeled in your family of origin? Are you ready to reclaim your sense of self-worth and step into greater self-trust?  &nbsp; Key Insights and A-HAs:  Jealousy can serve as a tool for growth when reframed as a positive projection. Often, the qualities we admire in others are ones we haven’t fully owned in ourselves. Chronic comparison stems from childhood imprints, often passed down from caregivers. Confidence in decision-making strengthens our relationship with ourselves and builds autonomy. You are not less than anyone else—there is no secret formula that others have and you don’t.  &nbsp; How to Get Over It &amp; On With It:  Practice positive projection: When you're jealous of someone, ask yourself, “What qualities am I seeing in them that I haven’t yet recognized in myself?” Build self-trust by making confident, embodied choices—even small ones. Flex your decision-making muscle. Reframe comparison as separation. Instead, use it to connect with the qualities you desire to cultivate in yourself. Visualize removing the “comparison glasses” and choosing to see through the lens of truth, where your worth is not tied to others’ outcomes. Work with a therapist or coach to reparent the younger parts of you that never got to fully develop autonomy or self-approval.  &nbsp; Upcoming Events: &nbsp; Christine’s Signature Women’s Retreat  Christine is still honoring the&nbsp;early bird discount&nbsp;for her upcoming&nbsp;Women’s Retreat! This transformational experience is designed to help women heal the sister wound, release patterns of jealousy and competition, and experience deep, soul-level connection and support. You’ll leave with greater confidence, clarity, and connection—with yourself and with other women. Visit&nbsp;christinehassler.com/retreat&nbsp;to register and learn more.  Questions? Email&nbsp; &nbsp; Social Media + Resources:         Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches!

EP 499:  Break Patterns of Jealousy and Comparison with Bridget

Melody Wilding is an executive coach, human behavior expert, and author of Trust Yourself and Managing Up. In this episode we&nbsp;unpack how high-achievers often sabotage their careers through people-pleasing and emotional suppression. Melody shares why sensitive strivers (a term she coined for deeply feeling, high-performing individuals) often struggle to advocate for themselves in professional environments — and how this disconnect leads to burnout, resentment, and career stagnation. We explore the difference between being collaborative and being a doormat, and how to set boundaries that actually earn respect rather than risk relationships. Learn more at

CC: The Hidden Career Cost of People-Pleasing with Melody Wilding

In this insightful and milestone 500th episode, Christine coaches Lisa, a woman actively working to recalibrate her nervous system after decades of living in survival mode. Through their work in Christine’s Be the Queen program, Lisa has become increasingly aware of how her high productivity and people-pleasing patterns were actually rooted in hypervigilance developed from childhood emotional abandonment and a toxic past relationship. Christine helps Lisa move beyond traditional nervous system tools like breathwork by exploring one of the most overlooked regulators: the mind. They discuss how belief systems, people-pleasing masks, and unconscious behaviors can keep the body in a dysregulated state—even when things look “successful” on the outside. Whether you're a high achiever who struggles to slow down, or someone who feels stuck in a cycle of stress and self-doubt, this episode offers a refreshing look at how mental and emotional honesty are key to calming your system and reclaiming your peace. &nbsp; Consider/Ask Yourself:  Are you always “on,” afraid that if you stop doing, your worth might come into question? Do you feel triggered by others’ behavior and immediately spiral into old thought loops? Are your validation-seeking habits tied to unresolved childhood wounds or past trauma? Can you give yourself permission to operate from truth rather than performance or perfectionism?  &nbsp; Key Insights and A-HAs:  Your thoughts and beliefs are major regulators of your nervous system—not just your breath or body. Hyper-productivity often masks dysregulation and old coping mechanisms. Rewriting internal stories like “I’m only worthy when I produce” helps calm the system long-term. Nervous system regulation isn’t about doing less—it’s about doing from a place of grounded self-worth. You can’t fake authenticity; regulating your system starts with radical honesty about what’s true for you.  &nbsp; How to Get Over It &amp; On With It:  Begin your day by asking, “What do I really feel right now?” before reacting from habit. Use mental inquiry tools like Byron Katie’s “Is it true?” to deconstruct spiraling thoughts. Notice when you're chasing outcomes or approval and redirect into curiosity or creativity. Instead of defaulting to performative politeness (like saying good morning out of obligation), check in with your body and ask what’s real for you in the moment. Remember: It’s not always about doing less—but doing from a regulated, authentic place.  &nbsp; Sponsor: Beam Struggling with sleep? Beam’s Dream Powder has helped Christine sleep deeper and longer, without the grogginess of other sleep aids. This science-backed blend includes magnesium, reishi, and melatonin to help you fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed. Christine’s listeners get up to 40% off Beam’s best-selling Dream Powder. 👉 Shop now at shopbeam.com/overit and use code OVERIT at checkout. &nbsp; Social Media + Resources:         Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches!

EP 500: How to Regulate Your Nervous System in Ways You Probably Haven’t Thought Of with Lisa

In a world that glorifies giving and doing, receiving can feel foreign—or even uncomfortable. But true feminine power lies in your ability to allow love, support, abundance, and guidance in. In this episode, I explore why receiving is your divine birthright!!&nbsp;And how you may be blocking it and can begin to open more fully to what you truly desire.

CC: The Feminine Superpower of Receiving

What happens when you’re doing “all the right things”—and yet life just won’t give you a break? In this vulnerable coaching session, Christine supports Lauren, who finds herself stuck in a difficult season marked by frustration, stagnation, and unmet desires. From canceled dates to cockroach infestations and business disappointments, Lauren feels blocked on multiple fronts—despite years of doing the inner work. What unfolds is a compassionate deep dive into the exhaustion of “efforting” without reward, the hidden cost of spiritual performance, and the powerful shift that comes when we release the idea that life must be “fair” to be good. Together, Christine and Lauren explore how to trade spiritual perfectionism and judgment for something much softer: acceptance, self-advocacy, and grounded trust in the unseen support that’s already working on our behalf. Consider/Ask Yourself:  Do you feel like you’ve done the work, but life still feels hard or stagnant? Are you stuck in a loop of striving, yet not seeing results? Does part of you still believe life is supposed to reward effort like a transaction? Are you ready to shift from pushing to receiving—from performance to presence?  Key Insights and A-HAs:  Sometimes, when life “isn’t working,” we’re actually in a season of integration, not failure. “Life isn’t fair” is often a core wound—and learning to advocate for ourselves is the healing path. Taking empowered action is only part of the equation; our energy and beliefs must match. Self-advocacy is different from self-protection or hyper-independence—it’s rooted in worth. Relief, not elation, is the most powerful emotional setpoint to restore inner alignment.  How to Deepen the Work:  Ask: “Where in my life can I lovingly advocate for myself?” Practice shifting from judgment to relief. Try the affirmation: “This is what is—and I am safe.” Notice when you assign meaning to disappointment. Can you stay curious instead of collapsing? Look for the difference between resignation and true acceptance. One drains, the other restores. Journal on this question: “What am I learning to receive in this season of life?”  &nbsp; Upcoming Event: Christine’s Women’s Retreat – October 17–19, 2025 If you feel stuck, depleted, or unsure where to go next, Christine invites you to her signature Women’s Retreat. It’s designed to help you shift frequencies—not just fix external problems. This immersive, high-frequency weekend supports deep healing, soul reconnection, and sustainable transformation. Location: San Diego, California Details + registration:   Early bird registration ends soon Want to be coached on the show? Join the waitlist at:  Connect with Christine: Website:  Instagram:  &nbsp; Social Media + Resources:         Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches.

EP 503: When Life Just Keeps Throwing Challenge After Challenge at You with Lauren

In this powerful and emotionally honest session, Christine coaches Tiffany—a gifted, intuitive woman who’s been living inside the identity of caretaker, rescuer, and savior. As someone raised in a family marked by addiction, loss, and emotional chaos, Tiffany learned early on to take responsibility for others’ well-being, often at the expense of her own. Now, with a brother spiraling and a deep longing to create a family of her own, Tiffany finds herself stuck in an exhausting cycle of overgiving, people-pleasing, and spiritual burnout. Christine gently but firmly guides her toward a redefinition of love—one that includes boundaries, dignity, and surrender, not depletion. This episode speaks to every empath, helper, or healer who struggles with giving too much, confusing martyrdom with love, and forgetting their own needs in service of saving others. Consider/Ask Yourself:  Do you feel responsible for other people’s healing, happiness, or choices? Have you been confusing helping with over-giving—or love with martyrdom? Are you exhausted from trying to fix or save others who haven’t asked for your support? What might open up for you if you believed that everyone is on their own soul path—and you don’t have to intervene?  Key Insights and A-HAs:  Being the “savior” is often a survival role rooted in early identity confusion—not your true purpose. There’s a sacred difference between being of service and being responsible for others. You can give people the dignity of their own process—and that is its own act of love. God/Source never asks you to deplete yourself in the name of love. When you stop over-giving, you make space for reciprocal love, rest, and your rightful life.  How to Deepen the Work:  Reflect on this mantra: “I no longer rob others of the dignity of their own process.” Get honest about where you’re still playing the role of rescuer—and release it with compassion. Reorient your energy through prayer, meditation, or spiritual practices that restore you. Redefine your non-negotiables in relationships, especially around addiction, boundaries, and reciprocity. Begin to build a new identity: one rooted in self-trust, clear agreements, and spiritual alignment—not sacrifice. &nbsp;  Upcoming Event: The San Diego Women’s Retreat (Oct. 17–19, 2025)If this episode resonated, you’re invited to Christine’s signature women’s retreat—a high-frequency, transformational experience designed to reconnect you with your truth, your joy, and your courage. Whether you’re in a season of rebuilding or simply seeking maintenance for your soul, this retreat offers intentional support and sacred community. Early bird discount ending soon. Learn more and register at:  Social Media + Resources:         Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches.

EP 504: Stop Being the Savior with Tiffany

In this transformative episode of The Pottery, Tess guides you through the powerful, underappreciated art of emotional boundaries—and how learning to say “no” without guilt can radically change your life. Through honest storytelling, guided journaling, top-tier music and sound cues, and Tess’s signature straight talk, you’ll learn: - Why setting boundaries (and sticking to them) is the most loving gift you can give yourself and those you love - Where guilt and perfectionism get in the way—and how to move through them - How to visualize and fiercely protect your personal boundaries, one step at a time - Real-life, heartfelt examples and prompts to help you practice your “no’s,” alongside scripts for empowered “yes, but here’s what I need” moments - A transformational meditation to anchor new habits with clarity and compassion This episode helps you lighten your load, strengthen your self-worth, and fill your circle with authentic love and capacity—for yourself and everyone who matters to you. Plus, Tess welcomes you to check out [Mantra Mudd on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/MantraMudd) for bonus mantras and meditations to keep you inspired and supported between episodes. Subscribe, visit [www.mantramudd.com](https://www.mantramudd.com), and join us for field trip episodes and even deeper journaling practice week by week!

The Pottery Episode 2 - Emotional Boundaries - Saying No Without Guilt

In this powerful coaching session, Christine supports Tessa, a psychic medium navigating the challenges of fully owning her intuitive gifts after leaving a successful engineering career. While her spiritual sensitivity has deepened, she still struggles with confidence, financial consistency, and the fear of stepping fully into her calling. Christine helps Tessa uncover how early life choices for safety and belonging influenced her path, why money is a sacred energetic exchange, and how to embrace confidence without falling into imposter syndrome. This session is especially resonant for anyone who has felt torn between a “practical” career and their true soul path—or who has struggled with feeling “too sensitive” in a world that doesn’t always honor intuitive gifts. If you’ve ever wrestled with worthiness, worried about what others think, or hesitated to fully embody your calling, this episode will encourage you to claim your gifts with reverence, confidence, and joy. Consider / Ask Yourself:  Do you minimize your intuitive or spiritual gifts out of fear of judgment? Were you rewarded as a child more for achievement than creativity or sensitivity? Do you toggle between wanting safety (financial or social) and wanting to live your truth? Is your sensitivity something you see as a liability rather than a blessing?  Key Insights and A-HAs:  True confidence is radical self-acceptance, not arrogance. Sensitivity is not a liability—it’s a sacred strength when embraced. Financial abundance can flow through spiritual work when we claim it as valid and worthy. Belonging and validation from old systems (titles, achievements) can hold us back from owning our deeper callings. Spiritual gifts don’t have to come with a cost—you don’t need to “pay penance” for being gifted.  How to Deepen the Work:  Reflect on any early decisions you made to “fit in” and how they may still shape your choices. Reframe your sensitivity as spiritual hygiene, not a burden. Write and repeat affirmations claiming your gifts as part of your life’s is-ness (e.g., “I make an abundant living through my spiritual gifts”). Notice when imposter syndrome shows up and remind yourself that reverence and humility are different from self-doubt. Normalize taking breaks, grounding, and nervous system care without making it a “big deal.”  Upcoming Events: Christine’s Women’s Retreat is happening October 17–19, 2025. This immersive experience is designed to help you step out of your head, into your body, and reclaim your intuitive power. By the end of the retreat, women report profound clarity, spiritual awakenings, and a deep reconnection to their inner wisdom. Register at: christinehassler.com Social Media + Resources:         Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches.

EP 509: Stepping Into Your Gifts, Even If It Scares You with Tessa

In this deeply supportive session, Christine coaches Erin, who has struggled with self-worth, self-trust, and confidence throughout her life. Recently assessed as neurodivergent, Erin has experienced both relief and grief—relief in finally having clarity, but grief in recognizing how much self-criticism and self-betrayal she carried for years. Christine guides Erin through understanding how childhood modeling, people-pleasing, and bypassing emotions have impacted her confidence. Together, they explore how building self-worth comes not from external validation, but from radical self-acceptance, emotional release, and advocating for one’s needs in daily life. If you’ve ever felt “different,” struggled to trust yourself, or wondered how to move beyond self-criticism into true confidence, this conversation will resonate deeply. Consider / Ask Yourself:  Did you grow up feeling “different” or like you didn’t fit the mold? Do you often bypass your feelings, telling yourself “it’s not a big deal”? Have you learned to be a chameleon, shape-shifting to fit others’ needs? Are you quick to explain or excuse others’ behavior instead of honoring your own hurt?  Key Insights and A-HAs:  True confidence comes from radical self-acceptance. Self-betrayal often shows up in small ways—ignoring needs, withholding truth, or people-pleasing. Relief can be a doorway into compassion and deeper healing. Suppressed emotions drain energy; released emotions unlock creativity and confidence. The inner child feels safer—and more confident—when we advocate for ourselves in everyday moments.  How to Deepen the Work:  Notice moments of self-betrayal in daily life and practice small acts of self-advocacy. Allow yourself to feel emotions fully, without judgment or rushing to fix them. Begin somatic practices that connect you to your body (dance, yoga, movement). Read Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler, especially the section on emotional release. Redefine confidence as accepting all parts of yourself, not performing perfection.  Upcoming Event: Christine’s Women’s Retreat is happening October 17–19, 2025. This transformational experience reconnects you to your body, emotions, and intuition, creating profound breakthroughs in confidence and clarity. Note: This retreat only happens every other year—the next will not be until 2027. Reserve your spot now at christinehassler.com/retreat. &nbsp; Social Media + Resources:         Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches

EP 510: Increasing Self-Worth and Confidence with Erin

Christine Hassler is an author, life coach and speaker who is known for inspiring radical self-reflection with practical direction. Christine is the author of two best selling books and is currently working on her third entitled: "Expectation Hangovers®  - How to Leverage Disappointment.” She’s appeared on: The Today Show, CNN, ABC, CBS, FOX, E!, Style, and The New York Times.  Christine is a spokesperson for American Express Millennial Advocacy Program and serves on the faculty at the University of Santa Monica teaching programs in Spiritual Psychology.

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