EP 86: Why You Neglect Your Own Self-Care with Joanne

<p>This episode is about becoming a loving parent to ourselves. My coaching session with Joanne is a beautiful example of how important it is to give ourselves the love or attention we did not receive from our parents. Even if you had super loving and attentive parents, you should still be giving yourself the same kind of love.</p> <p>[For show notes go here: <a href= "http://christinehassler.com/episode86">Christinehassler.com/episode86</a>]</p> <p>A lot of people believe they can heal the wounds from their own childhood by being a different kind of parent than they had. And while breaking generational patterns is incredibly valuable, it is only 50% of how we heal. We must mother or father ourselves with the same unconditional love and attention we give our children.</p> <p>Two things often come up as blocks when we attempt to take quiet time for ourselves. One, the guilt or expectation that we should be doing other things that are "more productive." Two, feelings we may not want to deal with can surface when we take quiet, meditative time.</p> <p>People who have children sometimes say, "My children are my teachers." When you have children it is common for things from your childhood to be triggered. Suppressed or forgotten memories start to come forward. It is important for parents to acknowledge there may be something for them to learn from it.</p> <p><em>Aubrey Marcus and I are facilitating a 3-day retreat in Austin, Texas over Memorial Day weekend for men and women. The focus of the retreat is</em> <a href= "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-practice-makes-the-master-tickets-33443861490"> <em>Love: Practice Makes the Master</em></a><em>. There will be yoga, breathing exercises, ecstatic dance and more. Come and become part of the tribe.</em></p> <p><em>My</em> <a href= "http://christinehassler.com/innercircle"><em>Inner Circle Membership Community</em></a> <em>is an eclectic community where anyone can find a home. Transformations and bonds are created by people sharing and connecting with each other. Email</e