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 today’s real-time coaching session, Christine works with Catherine, who is navigating a pivotal life decision about whether to continue a long-distance relationship that is heading toward a significant next step—or to step away. As someone who struggles with indecision and fears making the “wrong” choice, Catherine is looking for clarity, confidence, and security in her next steps. Through their conversation, Christine helps her uncover a powerful truth: clarity often comes after we take action, not before. What unfolds is a healing dialogue around people-pleasing, fear of mistakes, and the patterns that keep us disconnected from our intuition. Rather than rushing toward a binary decision, Catherine finds a third path—one rooted in authentic expression, boundaries, and self-trust. &nbsp; Consider/Ask Yourself:  Do you often fear making the wrong decision, and delay choosing altogether? Have you historically prioritized others’ needs over your own in relationships? Are you waiting for a sign instead of trusting your own intuition? What might shift if you gave yourself full permission to speak your truth?  &nbsp; Key Insights &amp; A-HAs:  Indecisiveness isn’t always resistance—it can be sacred space while we wait for the most aligned choice to emerge. The “right” decision isn’t always black or white. Sometimes clarity reveals itself in a third, unexpected option. Unspoken needs can’t be met. Self-expression is essential to healthy relationships. Even if a decision “doesn’t work out,” it doesn’t mean it was wrong—it was your classroom for growth.  &nbsp; How to Deepen the Work:  Journal on a time when your “mistake” led to unexpected growth. Practice speaking a boundary in a safe relationship—start small. Ask: What is my body telling me when I think about each possible choice? Instead of asking “What should I do?”, ask “What would feel most like self-honoring?”  &nbsp; Free Masterclass: Fulfilled &amp; Free (For Women) Are you a high-achieving woman who’s done “everything right”—but still feels like something’s missing? Join Christine for a free live masterclass on August 18th at 4 PM PT to learn the formula for deep fulfillment that doesn’t rely on over-achieving or perfectionism. Register at: christinehassler.com/masterclass Replay available for those who can’t attend live. &nbsp; Retreat Invitation: October 17–19 If you want deeper clarity, emotional release, and intuitive alignment in a live, immersive space—Christine’s women’s retreat might be your next step. Even if early bird pricing has passed, you can email Jill by August 10th and she will honor the early rate. Contact: jill@christinehassler.com Details and application:  &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 507: Getting Clarity on a Decision That Feels Blurry with Catherine

This is a juicy one! We talk about motherhood, marriage, self-abandonment and much more. &nbsp;Vanessa Bennett, LMFT, is a licensed depth psychotherapist, author, and facilitator known for her no-nonsense yet compassionate approach to personal growth and healing. She is the coauthor of the successful relationship book It’s Not Me, It’s You (Harper One), and her latest book The Motherhood Myth. A former New Yorker turned Los Angeles-based therapist, Vanessa co-hosts the popular Cheaper Than Therapy podcast and leads transformational retreats and workshops rooted in Jungian and depth-oriented psychology. Through her writing, teaching, and content, Vanessa helps others break generational patterns and reconnect with their truest selves.&nbsp;

CC: Myths Women Buy Into — And How to Ditch Them with Vanessa Bennett

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 intimate Coach’s Corner, Christine pulls back the curtain on what really happens at her long-running Signature Women’s Retreat. She shares the breakthroughs, emotional releases, and paradigm shifts women experience—and why this work is more essential than ever in today’s world. Christine also reveals how nearly two decades of facilitating retreats have evolved to include deeper nervous system support, somatic practices, and the kind of transformational healing that ripples out to families and communities. &nbsp; Plus, Christine’s daughter makes a sweet cameo in the conversation—reminding us of the powerful connection between healing ourselves and shaping the next generation. &nbsp; If you’ve ever wondered what truly happens at a women’s retreat (beyond the surface-level clichés), this heartfelt episode will inspire you to consider what transformation might be waiting for you.

CC: Why My Women’s Retreat Matters Now More Than Ever (with a Special Cameo)

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

This episode is about turning your challenges into your calling. Today’s caller, Dale, is looking for guidance on how to reach out to clients to support a new coaching business. Dale’s unique gift is that he has schizophrenia. He wants to help families of people with schizophrenia to help them see their family member’s illness in a different light. Mental health disorders still have a stigma to them and Dale is an incredible example of someone who chooses to thrive in the face of both adversity and shame. Coaches will get a lot of value because we talk about reaching your target market and knowing the boundaries of your skill set. [For show notes go here: Christinehassler.com/episode187] The original definition of passion is suffering. Over time we evolved the word passion to mean something that we love. Making your challenges your calling is inspirational. As we move through our challenges, we accept them, we process them, and then we rise above them when we ask the question, “How can I use this to not only help others but to actually enjoy my life and the lessons, challenges, and opportunities I have created and that come to me in this lifetime?” Your challenge is your best asset because you are in the process. You know what it is like. You are more relatable and you can be in it with people. Don’t think you have to be perfect. Think about how the thing you judge the most about yourself could be your best asset. And when it comes to labels, diseases, or challenges in life, it is counterproductive to be ashamed or upset about any of those things. It only makes you play small and it makes you hide. It prevents you from doing the work you are here to do in the world. As long as your insecurities and shames and doubts are still in place it will be a block for you. Stand in who you are. Your challenges make you uniquely qualified to answer your calling and step into your greatest strengths. Where can you be an interpreter? How can you help people that may be struggling with something? Where can you turn your passion, aka your suffering, into a calling?  Unleashed is a program I teach through Mindvalley that is mentioned in the podcast. Consider/Ask Yourself: ● Do you have shame that is stopping you from making the unique difference you are here to make? ● Do you have a big dream or calling but you are overwhelmed by the ‘how’ part? In other words, you don’t know quite where to start. ● In listening to this call, does any part of you go into sympathy as he tells his story or the stories of how other families have been impacted by schizophrenia? ● Are you willing to use any challenges in your life to be an inspiration or do you tend to use them as excuses for why you do not have what you want or why you cannot take action? &nbsp; Dale’s Question: Dale would like guidance on how to start a coaching practice for families of those with schizophrenia. &nbsp; Dale’s Key Insights and Ahas: ● He was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. ● He wants to become a coach to help families of others diagnosed with schizophrenia. ● He has taken courses and studies coaching. ● He recognizes there is a stigma of shame around schizophrenia. ● His parents were supportive of him. ● He gives people hope. ● He has a unique perspective. ● His strengths are compassion, empathy, and his history. ● He wants to move from friend to coach. ● He’s a writer. &nbsp; How to Get Over It and On With It: ● He needs to stand for who he is and the truth of his journey. ● He needs to be creative the way he approaches clients. ● He should build a website and write articles about his journey. ● He should take the pressure off himself to have all the answers. ● He should let go of any feelings of inadequacy or insecurity. &nbsp; Takeaways: ● Don’t forget about the power of a referral-based business. ● Share your story. Write some articles, put them on a blog, and join Facebook groups. ● Let go of...

EP 187: Transform Your Challenges into Your Calling with Dale

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.