Life Coaching with Christine Hassler

In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author Mark Manson - bestselling author, best known for The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, and co-founder of Purpose, the world's first AI mentor specifically built for personal growth.  We have a  wide-ranging, grounded conversation about why New Year's resolutions don't work, what "not giving a f*ck" actually means, and why meaning—not happiness—is the real foundation of a fulfilling life.
We also explore the surprising pros and cons of using AI as a therapist, the limits of mindset-only self-help, and where personal responsibility can turn into self-punishment if we're not careful.
This conversation is honest, nuanced, and refreshingly free of spiritual bypass—perfect for anyone who's tired of self-improvement clichés and ready for real growth.

In this candid and grounded coaching session, Christine works with Vanessa, who is navigating a season of major transition—emotionally, physically, and relationally. After a recent car accident, a job layoff, and re-entering the dating world, Vanessa finds herself at a powerful crossroads: learning how to speak honestly about concerns early in a relationship instead of withholding to protect someone else's feelings.
Christine helps Vanessa see how "withholding" is often disguised as kindness, but actually blocks true intimacy. Together, they explore how unspoken concerns—especially around health, sleep, and long-term compatibility—can quietly erode connection if left unaddressed. The session becomes a masterclass in how to practice radical honesty with love, maturity, and self-responsibility.
If you struggle to speak up in relationships, fear hurting others by being honest, or notice yourself over-adapting to keep the peace, this episode will help you understand why truth is not only necessary—but essential—for real intimacy.
 
Consider / Ask Yourself:
Do you hold back concerns in relationships to avoid conflict or discomfort?
Are you afraid that honesty might sabotage connection or intimacy?
Do you notice yourself adapting or minimizing your needs early in relationships?
Where might you be confusing caretaking with love?
Are you dating (or partnering) with clear intention—or avoiding difficult conversations?
 
Key Insights and A-HAs:
Withholding information is not kindness—it creates emotional distance.
Honesty early in relationships prevents deeper confusion later.
Boundaries are not about changing others; they're about honoring yourself.
Emotional intimacy requires courage, not perfection.
Speaking truth with love strengthens connection rather than destroying it.
 
How to Deepen the Work:
Notice where you feel a "withhold" in your body—tightness, anxiety, or avoidance.
Practice sharing concerns from a grounded, non-blaming place.
Reframe honesty as an act of love rather than a risk.
Ask yourself: If I don't say this now, how will it affect me later?
Focus on breaking patterns of over-adapting or people-pleasing in relationships.
 
Coaching with Christine
Christine has been coaching individuals for over 20 years and works with a small number of private clients at a time to provide deep, personalized support.
If you feel called to explore coaching, email [email protected] for more information.
 
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!
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What happens when you finally attract the relationship you've been manifesting — yet part of you feels like pulling away? In this powerful coaching session, Christine works with Amy, who has called in an emotionally attuned, stable, loving partner after six years of being single. The catch: he has two children, which had always been a non-negotiable for her.
Christine helps Amy uncover how her fear isn't really about the kids — it's about control, certainty, and the vulnerability of allowing love to arrive in an unexpected package. Together, they explore how protector parts attempt to maintain safety when life doesn't unfold according to the plan, and how real love invites us out of control and into trust.
If you've ever received exactly what you wanted but still felt unsettled, this episode will help you see where fear is masquerading as intuition — and how to shift from protecting your heart to opening it. 
 
Consider / Ask Yourself:
Have you ever gotten what you wanted, only to feel uneasy or doubtful afterward?
Do you equate safety with certainty and control?
Are you focusing on what you might lose instead of what you can give?
Do you feel afraid to fully say yes to something because you can't predict the outcome?
 
Key Insights and A-HAs:
Fear often disguises itself as intuition when control feels threatened.
Uncertainty is not danger — it's the doorway to love and expansion.
Relationships that stretch us emotionally are invitations into abundance, not scarcity.
A partner's capacity for love often expands through parenthood.
You cannot love fully while keeping one foot out the door.
 
How to Deepen the Work:
Notice when your mind jumps to "what's next" instead of being present.
Ask yourself whether your concerns come from fear or from your heart.
Shift from "What am I getting?" to "How can I give love here?"
Practice owning your yes instead of lingering in emotional hesitation.
Allow yourself to experience love without guarantees.
 
Couples Retreat with Christine & Stef
Christine and Stef are hosting a small, high-touch Couples Retreat in San Diego, April 15–18. Space is limited to only 5–8 couples for a deeply intimate experience.
To learn more, email [email protected].
 
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!

Storytime! 
In this episode, Christine reimagines The Princess and the Pea as a modern reflection on intuition, empathy, and inner truth, exploring why feeling deeply is not a weakness but a powerful form of discernment. Perfect for empaths, sensitive souls, and parents raising sensitive children.

Moving back in with family can awaken old wounds faster than years of personal growth can prepare us for. In this first coaching episode of 2026, Christine supports Sarah, who recently returned to the United States after six years abroad and is temporarily living with her parents. What she expected to be a short transition has turned into a deep emotional reckoning with childhood patterns, triggers, and the urge to "fix" family dynamics.
Christine helps Sarah understand how protector parts, formed in childhood, take over when old environments reactivate unresolved trauma. Together, they explore how to release long-held anger safely, set boundaries that are actually enforceable, and begin reparenting the inner child with compassion rather than control.
If family interactions leave you feeling dysregulated, angry, or guilty, this episode will help you see those reactions through a new lens and give you tools to stop trying to change your parents and start changing how you care for yourself.
 
Consider / Ask Yourself:
Do you feel like all your growth disappears the moment you go home?
Are you the family fixer, peacekeeper, or emotional mediator?
Do you struggle with guilt or rage after spending time with your parents?
Are you trying to set "boundaries" that you cannot actually control?
 
Key Insights and A-HAs:
The urge to fix family dynamics often comes from a childhood protector part trying to create safety.
What feels like "I can't help it" is usually a trauma-based habit, not a true lack of choice.
Asking someone to change is a request, not a boundary. Boundaries are about what you will do.
Rage is often stored grief from unmet childhood needs and must be safely released.
Your inner child learns to trust you only through consistency, not intention.
 
How to Deepen the Work:
When you feel the impulse to fix, pause and thank that part for trying to protect you.
Create a release valve for anger such as screaming into a pillow, shaking your body, or release writing.
Practice leaving triggering situations instead of confronting them in the moment.
Reparent your inner child through consistent safety rather than promises of change.
Ask yourself: "What can I do right now that I actually control?"
 
Coaching with Christine
Christine currently has just two remaining openings in her private one-on-one coaching practice. She has been coaching individuals since 2004 and only works with a small number of clients at a time to provide deep, personalized support.
If you feel called to work with Christine, email [email protected] to inquire.
 
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!