70: Authentic Connection: What's Possible in Relationships if We Bring Our Whole Selves

Inspired by Eckhart Tolle’s book, A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose, Amy and Lauren explore the idea of authentic connection. We discuss how the roles we inhabit and the stories we construct around who we are “supposed” to be can hold us back from deeper connection. Joined by Lauren’s husband and life partner, Brett, we delve into what it means to be truly authentic, in our relationships and within ourselves.

In this episode we talk about:

• Lauren and Brett’s love story, their struggles along the way, and the transformation inside their relationship towards more authentic connection. 
• How our relationships with others also includes our relationship with ourselves.
• How we can let go of the mental constructs and false stories we develop around our relationships and the roles we are “supposed to” play, by giving ourselves permission to choose what we want rather than what we think we have to.
• That showing up authentically isn’t always a happy or easy conversation, but ultimately can lead to deeper, more fulfilling relationships. 
• That when you’re disconnected from yourself and your truth, you’re also disconnected from others.