In this candid coaching session, Christine works with Andi, a coach who left a stable engineering career to pursue her true calling—but is now questioning whether to keep going or retreat back to what feels “safe.” After years of effort without financial stability, Andi wonders if she’s chasing a pipe dream.

Christine helps her uncover the deeper dynamics at play: how childhood conditioning, generational fear, and the belief that success must follow a formula are holding her back. Together, they explore what it means to believe in your dreams even when external results lag, and how coaching isn’t just about marketing or money—it’s about embodying truth and evolving consciousness.

If you’ve ever doubted your path, felt torn between passion and practicality, or questioned whether your dreams are valid, this conversation will give you clarity, relief, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Consider / Ask Yourself:

• Have you ever wondered if your dreams are too unrealistic—or if the “safe” path is actually safer?
• Did childhood experiences or parental voices shape your beliefs about success?
• Are you harder on yourself than you are on others you support?
• Do you feel like you have “one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake” when it comes to pursuing your passion?

Key Insights and A-HAs:

• Coaching (and many soul-led vocations) is a spiritual journey, not just a business model.
• Our worth is not defined by clients’ results or financial benchmarks.
• Childhood wounds and inherited fears can sabotage dreams if left unhealed.
• Success requires both service and the willingness to receive energetic exchange.
• Believing in yourself and embodying your truth creates alignment that attracts opportunities.

How to Deepen the Work:

• Identify whose voice you hear in your doubts—is it truly yours?
• Reflect on childhood dreams that were squashed and consider how they want to express now.
• Reframe support not as “fixing” but as resourcing yourself for the journey.
• Notice where you’re trying to make your path formulaic (A + B = C) and invite curiosity instead.
• Ask: “What do I know to be true about myself?” and breathe into that truth daily.

Upcoming Event:
Christine’s Women’s Retreat takes place October 17–19, 2025. This transformational weekend helps women release old programming, reconnect with their true desires, and step boldly into the life they’re meant to live. Partial scholarships are now available, and generous listeners can sponsor another woman’s attendance.

Learn more and reserve your spot: christinehassler.com/retreat

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: 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.

Do you ever wonder what really defines narcissism and high-conflict behavior — and how you can protect yourself when faced with it? In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Zung to break it down in a way that’s clear, empowering, and practical.

Rebecca’s journey is remarkable: once a college dropout and single mom, she went on to become one of the nation’s most powerful attorneys and a bestselling author. She’s now dedicated to helping people recognize toxic dynamics and learn how to negotiate with confidence. Her latest book, SLAY the Bully: How to Negotiate with a Narcissist and Win, offers proven strategies that have reached millions through her podcast, YouTube channel, and writing.

Together, we explore the key traits of narcissism, what makes someone high-conflict, and most importantly, what you can do to reclaim your power in the face of manipulation. Whether you’re navigating a difficult relationship, workplace conflict, or just want to better understand human behavior, this conversation will give you tools to feel stronger, clearer, and more free

In this inspiring session, Christine coaches Wendy, who has felt stuck and frozen by fear—especially when it comes to making decisions in her relationships and career. Wendy shares her history of physical challenges, overprotective parenting, and bullying, which shaped her belief that fear and love always go hand in hand.

Christine helps her see that fear doesn’t have to be a problem. Together, they explore how to release the “something is wrong with me” belief, reframe fear as an old protective pattern, and step into a new chapter defined by intention rather than paralysis.

If you’ve ever waited to feel confident or fear-free before making a move in your life, this conversation will remind you that you can take steps even with fear present—and that your past doesn’t have to dictate your future.

Consider / Ask Yourself:

• Are you waiting for fear to disappear before pursuing something you truly want?
• Do old childhood experiences still shape how you see yourself and your choices?
• Have you confused “being seen” with “being judged”?
• What new story could you tell yourself that would free you from the past?

Key Insights and A-HAs:

• Fear doesn’t have to be solved before you act—it can come along for the ride.
• Overprotective parenting can imprint fear that isn’t actually yours.
• Confidence comes from self-trust and knowing you can handle challenges, not from waiting for certainty.
• Reframing fear as familiar, but not controlling, creates freedom.
• Being honest about your story invites connection, not rejection.

How to Deepen the Work:

• Instead of waiting for confidence, act with intention.
• Talk to your younger self and reassure them they are safe now.
• Notice when you are seeing yourself through the old lens of “something is wrong with me.”
• Try body-based practices that build trust and safety within yourself.
• Practice honesty in small ways and notice how people respond with compassion.

Upcoming Event:
Christine’s Women’s Retreat happens October 17–19, 2025. This intimate and transformational gathering is a chance to release fear, reprogram old patterns, and step fully into the truth of who you are. Partial scholarships are now available, and generous listeners can even sponsor another woman’s attendance.

Learn more and reserve your spot at christinehassler.com/retreat.

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: 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.