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My guest on today\\u2019s podcast is the Certified Life Coach at Emerge Now Coaching. Christine Khetarpal helps women who are contemplating divorce make clear, confident choices. Christine learned the hard way, filing for divorce four times before making the final commitment. She offers all of the beautiful women listening to this podcast a free reassurance tool, 5 Small Ways to Bring Peace Back Into Your Life Even if You Have a Decision to Make to help you love yourself during a difficult time.

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Why I\'m Smiling on the Inside

Smiling On the Outside: Secrets, Sex, Shame and the Search for Self-Love is being released on June 6th, and then on June 8th I will be personally signing copies of my book at the Barnes and Nobles in New York City, yes, you read that correctly, right in the middle of Union Square! The signing is a free event. The only thing I ask of you is to share this information. Visit the Straight Talk for a Curvy World Facebook page, and share the event announcement or tell your friends. I look forward to seeing you there and discussing this important topic.

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Emotional Pain in the Physical Form

During Christine\\u2019s uncertainty about staying in her marriage, she began having chest pains, and suffered from shingles. At the time, she was unaware of the physical connection to her emotional distress. She recommends going to a doctor, but also talking with a trusted friend about what ails you. It may uncover that you have been trying to mold yourself into a form someone else wants you to be, instead of who you really are. Practice some self-love, and do some internal work, to help clear your mind.

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Why Can\\u2019t We Live the Life We Want to Live?

Many women spend a lot of time comparing themselves to other women. We see a photo or read a story, and we think the woman we are looking at has everything together. We wonder what is wrong with us, and why we don\\u2019t have that certain something. But remember, when you look at a person\\u2019s picture, you don\\u2019t see a person\\u2019s history, you don\\u2019t see fear, and you don\\u2019t see their anxiety. We all have a past.

Women need to talk to each other and say the two magic words, \\u2018me too\\u2019. Because you are not alone and you are not crazy either.

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\\u201cThere is no safety in silence \\u2014 only isolation and disconnection.\\u201d \\u2014 Ann Peck

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There is Life After Divorce

It is much easier to settle than it is to step out of your comfort zone and into the life you really want. If you do leave your marriage, Christine recommends spending some time with yourself before you go looking for someone to spend your time with. It\\u2019s more important to love and learn more about yourself than it is to run out and find your next knight in shining armor.

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Send Me Your Questions and Your Stories

You can share your comments, questions and feedback with me at Annpeck.com or on social media @Iamannpeck. Send me a private email at ann@annpeck.com (I am the only one who reads it).