Life Coaching with Christine Hassler

• EP 518: How to Deal with an Expectation Hangover with Mischa

  In this heartfelt and relatable session, Christine coaches Mischa—a high-achieving, only child who’s used to getting what she wants and is now navigating a season where nothing seems to be going her way. After leaving a toxic job and experiencing disappointment in love, Mischa feels stuck in what Christine calls an expectation hangover: the emotional crash that comes when reality doesn’t match our hopes. Together, they explore how unmet desires are not punishments but powerful invitations to grow. Christine helps Mischa see how her childhood pattern of being soothed by “getting what she wanted” now limits her ability to self-soothe and find peace when life doesn’t deliver. This episode invites all of us to stop labeling difficult seasons as problems—and instead recognize them as sacred opportunities to develop resilience, self-worth, and inner stability. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the work but life just isn’t “flowing,” this conversation will help you see that you are in flow—just on a deeper, soul-centered level.   Consider/Ask Yourself Are you in a season where it feels like you just can’t get what you want? Do you find your worth tied to achievement, attention, or validation? When life doesn’t go your way, do you resist or allow yourself to feel the disappointment? What might shift if you learned to find safety and love within yourself—no matter what’s happening externally?   Key Insights and A-HAs Expectation hangovers aren’t setbacks—they’re realignments. True freedom comes when we stop needing things outside us to validate our worth. Discomfort is not failure—it’s emotional strength training. We repeat childhood patterns until we consciously choose new responses. Flow isn’t always about ease; sometimes it’s about deep integration and recalibration.   How to Deepen the Work When things don’t go your way, pause and ask: “What is this season teaching me?” Sit with disappointment rather than rushing to fix or distract from it. Journal about times when you’ve equated love or safety with “getting what you want.” Practice self-validation by naming three things you’re proud of—no external approval required. Reframe “stuckness” as a recalibration period where your soul is upgrading your inner strength.   Upcoming Program Emerge 2025 — A 3-Month Integration Journey for Women Christine’s newest program is for women who already know their patterns but still feel stuck repeating them. Through live coaching, somatic breathwork, and embodiment practices, you’ll integrate what you’ve learned and create sustainable transformation. Starts: Spring 2025 Format: Live online coaching container Learn More & Register: christinehassler.com/emerge2025   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 517: How to Know Your Next Step with Christina

  In this soulful and courageous session, Christine coaches Christina—a woman in her mid-40s navigating a season of heartbreak, transformation, and rediscovery. After years of deep personal work, Christina finds herself between two worlds: the part that longs to repair a relationship marked by betrayal and the part that knows it may be time to let go. Through their conversation, Christine helps Christina uncover how childhood patterns of betrayal and instability shaped her adult relationships—and how her current challenge is an invitation to reclaim trust, safety, and self-worth from within. Together, they explore how to discern between intuition and fear, how to release self-judgment, and how compassion—not perfection—is the key to healing. If you’ve ever questioned whether to stay or move on, struggled to trust yourself, or felt stuck between awareness and action, this episode will remind you that every moment of confusion can be a sacred initiation into deeper self-trust and freedom.   Consider/Ask Yourself Do you know what’s next for you—or do you feel caught between awareness and action? Are you replaying familiar childhood dynamics in your adult relationships? Do you struggle to trust yourself or feel safe in your own choices? Can you offer compassion to the parts of you that are still learning and healing?   Key Insights and A-HAs Our deepest relationship struggles often mirror early attachment wounds. Trust is both a decision and a feeling—it begins by creating safety within. Compassion, not criticism, is what allows transformation to take root. Healing is not linear; we revisit old patterns to integrate new awareness. Sometimes our life “stalls” because our soul is prioritizing foundational healing.   How to Deepen the Work Reflect on moments where you’ve outsourced safety or validation to others—then gently reclaim that power. When confusion arises, pause and ask: “Is this my adult self speaking, or my inner child seeking reassurance?” Write a letter to your younger self affirming that you can now provide the safety and love she needed. Practice compassion daily—especially when the inner critic says you “should be further along.” Trust that healing developmental wounds is not a distraction from your purpose; it is the path to your purpose.   Upcoming Program Emergence: A Live Coaching Container with Christine Launching this November, Emergence is a transformative group experience designed for women who have “done the work” but still feel stuck in one key area of life. This live coaching journey helps you move from awareness to embodied change—on the subconscious and nervous system levels. Start Date: November 2025 Format: Live coaching (not pre-recorded) Learn More: christinehassler.com   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 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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