Life Coaching with Christine Hassler

• EP 516: How to Get Your Needs Met in a Long-Term Relationship with Kevin

  In this powerful coaching session, Christine works with Kevin, a husband of 21 years, as he explores the delicate balance between healthy relational needs and unresolved childhood wounds. Kevin opens up about longing for deeper intimacy and appreciation from his wife—and wondering if those desires are truly valid or rooted in his past. Together, they unpack how unmet childhood needs often show up in our adult relationships, especially when we expect a partner to fulfill what our parents couldn’t. Christine helps Kevin distinguish between the “little boy” who seeks attention and the “grown man” who can communicate clearly, take leadership, and set his partner up for success. If you’ve ever felt unseen, under appreciated, or rejected by someone you love—or if you’ve wondered why the same emotional patterns keep showing up in your relationships—this episode offers a roadmap for transforming frustration into empowerment and deeper connection.   Consider/Ask Yourself Are there needs in your relationship that go unmet, leaving you resentful or withdrawn? Do you ever feel like your partner “should just know” what you need? Have you confused childhood wounding with adult desire? How might your relationship change if you led with grounded communication instead of expectation?   Key Insights and A-HAs Many relational frustrations stem from projecting unhealed childhood wounds onto our partners. Expressing needs from a grounded, adult self invites intimacy—while expressing them from a wounded inner child often repels it. True leadership in love means clearly communicating needs and guiding your partner on how to meet them. Resentment and unspoken expectations block intimacy more than unmet needs themselves. Relationships thrive when both partners take 100% responsibility for their own healing and communication.   How to Deepen the Work Before expressing a need, pause to ask: “Is this coming from my adult self or my inner child?” Practice the phrase: “If you really knew me, you’d know I’d love to hear…” to communicate appreciation requests gently. Create “safe yes” conversations—where each partner can express needs without fear of rejection. Consider setting aside scheduled connection time to nurture intimacy intentionally. Reflect on how your family patterns might still shape how you relate to love, desire, and worthiness.   Upcoming Event Couples Retreat with Christine & Steph Join Christine and Steph for a small, intimate couples retreat in San Diego, designed to deepen communication, heal emotional patterns, and restore passion and partnership. Date: April 2026 (exact dates TBA) Location: San Diego, CA Register: Email [email protected] or DM @ChristineHassler to join the interest list   Social Media + Resources: Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: [email protected] — 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.

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• CC: Why We Fawn & People Please with Dr. Ingrid Clayton

  The survival strategy of fawning may have once kept you safe, but it can leave you disconnected, resentful, and exhausted. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Ingrid Clayton, psychologist and author of Fawning: The Cost of People-Pleasing and the Courage to Break Free, joins Christine to unpack trauma and specifically the trauma response of fawning.

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• EP 515: What May Be Stopping You From Pursuing Your Dream with Jessica

  In this episode, Christine coaches Jessica, a multi-passionate entrepreneur who struggles to follow through on her vision. Jessica shares how she often throws herself into new ideas with enthusiasm, only to lose momentum when life shifts or self-doubt creeps in. Although she feels deeply called to help mothers raising children in challenging family systems, she wrestles with limiting beliefs about whether people actually want what she offers. Christine helps Jessica reframe her so-called “career ADHD” as a strength—multi-passionate creativity—and uncovers the deeper fears that keep her from committing fully to her dream. They discuss the power of belief, why consistency matters more than perfection, and how to align her entrepreneurial mindset with truth, love, and service. If you’ve ever second-guessed your calling, started projects you didn’t finish, or doubted whether your work really matters, this coaching session will inspire you to release self-sabotage and step forward with clarity and confidence.   Consider/Ask Yourself Do you start projects with excitement but struggle to finish them? Have you labeled yourself as “scattered” or “inconsistent” instead of seeing your creativity as a gift? Are you holding back from your dream because you fear people won’t want what you have to offer? How might changing your beliefs about yourself and your audience shift the results you see?   Key Insights and A-HAs Being multi-passionate isn’t a problem—it’s part of the entrepreneurial spirit. Our beliefs shape our outcomes: if we believe there’s no audience, our energy reflects that. Consistency in creating and sharing builds trust, especially with sensitive topics like parenting and family. Fear of failure often shows up as “not finishing,” but true growth comes from committing fully. Relief, not resistance, signals alignment with truth.   How to Deepen the Work Identify one limiting belief that’s draining your momentum. Write down evidence that challenges it. Clarify who your “ideal client” is and create content as if you’re speaking directly to them. Reframe social media or marketing as opportunities to build trust rather than chores. Normalize the ups and downs of entrepreneurship—it’s part of the journey, not proof you’re failing.   Upcoming Event Christine’s Women’s Retreat A transformational retreat designed to help you release old patterns, reclaim your truth, and radiate love into your life and the world. Date: October 17, 2025 Location: San Diego, CA Register: christinehassler.com/retreat Scholarships available—email [email protected] for details. Social Media + Resources: Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: [email protected] — 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.

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• EP 514: Maybe There Isn’t a Problem at All with SJ

  In this tender and powerful coaching session, Christine works with SJ—a single mother who has done tremendous inner work but still wonders if something is blocking her from partnership. Together, they explore the difference between apathy and protection, generational patterns, and the fear of letting someone see you at your most vulnerable. As SJ opens up about her history, caregiving responsibilities, and longing for connection, Christine reflects back the progress she’s already made and challenges the belief that there’s “a problem” to be solved. Instead, this conversation shows how surrender, self-love, and reframing our stories can transform what we see as liabilities into pathways for deeper intimacy. If you’ve ever felt “stuck,” compared your progress to others, or believed that your life circumstances made you unlovable, this episode will help you soften those fears and recognize the growth already alive within you.   Consider/Ask Yourself Do you sometimes confuse surrender with apathy? Have you felt so self-sufficient that there’s little room for anyone else? Do you carry the fear that your challenges or past make you undesirable in relationships? How might it feel to let someone witness you in your weakest moments and discover that you are still worthy of love?   Key Insights and A-HAs Not every challenge is a “problem” to be solved—sometimes there’s no problem at all. What looks like apathy may actually be self-protection. True partnership is about interdependence, not codependence. Intimacy often deepens when we let others see us in our hardest moments. Shifting your inner language and beliefs can change how others experience your life story.   Upcoming Event Christine’s Women’s Retreat Join Christine for a life-changing experience where you’ll release old patterns, reconnect with your truth, and step into the next level of your life. Date: October 17, 2025 Location: San Diego, CA Register: christinehassler.com/retreat   Sponsor: BEAM Dream Powder Struggling with sleep? Christine recommends BEAM Dream Powder, an all-natural blend designed to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed—without grogginess. Over 17.5 million nights of sleep have been improved with BEAM, and 92% of users report better rest. Special Offer: Get up to 40% off for a limited time at shopbeam.com/overit with code OVERIT.   Social Media + Resources: Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: [email protected] — 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.

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• CC: The Gut-Brain Paradox with Dr. Steven Gundry

  Steven R. Gundry, MD is a world-renowned heart surgeon turned nutrition pioneer. Once the chairman of cardiothoracic surgery at Loma Linda University, he now focuses on reversing modern diseases through the power of food and the microbiome. He’s the bestselling author of The Plant Paradox series, Unlocking the Keto Code, and his latest book The Gut-Brain Paradox. Dr. Gundry also hosts the top-ranked Dr. Gundry Podcast and leads Gundry MD, a wellness brand dedicated to helping people live longer, healthier lives.

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