Episode 99: Listener Favorite: When to Give Up The Authentic Fight
This week I have another listener favorite episode for you on when to give up the authentic fight:\nI asked a friend who is going through a divorce what I should talk about in this week\u2019s episode. He said I should talk about cravings.\xa0\nAnd he offered what he meant by saying this, \u201cGiven the shit happening in the world, we turn to safety, fantasy, and imagination to numb our true selves and we give up the authentic fight.\u201d How beautiful is that?\nThere is so much happening in the world right now.\xa0\nAnd my friend is right, we numb out as a way to escape. We numb with food, drinking, or shopping. When it comes to relationships, we numb out by fantasizing about other people; hoping they are the cure for a troubled marriage. Turning to other people, places, or things will not lead you to true fulfillment. Doing so simply covers up the pain, momentarily.\xa0\nSuccumbing to cravings is giving up the authentic fight.\xa0\nWhat happens if you just sit still with all of the shit that is happening in your life; what if you gazed into all of your own holes and examined them for what they are? What if?\xa0\nWhat might be possible for your relationship, for your marriage, or most importantly, for you? That\u2019s what I am talking about this week on the podcast. I hope you tune in.\xa0\nHere are just a few of the topics I touch on in this episode:\n\nWhy marriage is not responsible for fulfilling you 100%\n\nDiscernment work is so complex, but necessary\n\nThe importance of recognizing your own \u2018made-up\u2019 stories and changing the narrative\n\nToday's episode is sponsored by Soberlink:\nProof. Protection. Peace of Mind. The Soberlink remote alcohol monitoring system consists of a portable breathalyzer with wireless technology for real-time results. With proven use as the leading choice in child custody cases since 2011, we are the only system that combines:\n\nCourt-admissibility in all 50 states\n\nFacial recognition\n\nTamper detection\n\nEasy-to-read Advanced Reporting\u2122\n\nTrust the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology\u2122 to support the best interests of the child in your Family Law cases.\nKate Anthony on Instagram The Ultimate Divorce Survival Guide Should I Stay or Should I Go Facebook Group\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices