We talk a lot about clarity, breakthroughs, and personal growth—but what about what happens after?
In this final episode of the season, we explore the step no one talks about enough: integration—the quiet phase of real transformation where lasting change actually takes root.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, emotionally overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next in your healing journey… this episode is for you.
I share:
What integration actually looks like in real life (beyond self-help soundbites)
Why so many women struggle to slow down or trust themselves
Four powerful client stories about navigating emotional healing, life transitions, and fear-based patterns
How to move through big life changes without burning out
A personalized lens on integration through the energetic map of Human Design
What I’m learning in my own season of deep rest, pause, and self-trust
Whether you’re navigating burnout recovery, processing a life transition, or questioning your next step—this conversation will help you feel less alone and more grounded.
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Feeling stuck, caught in overthinking, or perfecting every detail before you move forward can be exhausting—and it might be blocking the clarity you’re looking for.
In this conversation, we explore why not having everything figured out isn’t a flaw—it’s a vital part of your self-transformation process. You’ll learn how chasing control disguised as clarity can drain your energy, disconnect you from your intuition, and keep you performing for others instead of living authentically.
I’ll share:
How overplanning and endless to-do lists can block your personal growth
Why sitting with uncertainty is often the fastest way to find clarity
A client story that reveals the power of shifting from constant thinking to embodied feeling
How to recognize when your mind—not your intuition—is running the show
Practical ways to connect with your body, emotions, and Human Design strategy & authority so you can make aligned decisions without forcing a five-year plan
Whether you’re in a major life transition, rethinking your career, or simply craving a deeper connection to your authentic self, this episode will help you replace pressure with trust—and make space for the answers to unfold naturally.
Ready to make your brand voice sound unmistakably yours?
Join me and writer Denise McGrail for Designed to Connect — a three-hour, in-person workshop in St. Louis on September 27th. We’ll blend Human Design and storytelling craft so you leave with a personalized Human Design packet, fresh story ideas, and the confidence to connect with your audience in a way that feels real and human.
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Video Trainings: Relationships by Design
What does it actually feel like to shift your energy—and how do you know when it’s happening?
In this episode, we go beyond the buzzwords of “raising your vibration” and “energetic alignment” to explore what it truly means to shift out of force and into flow. You'll learn how your baseline energetic frequency impacts your mindset, emotions, and results—and how the Energy Leadership Index (ELI) assessment gives you a measurable tool to understand your default responses and grow from them.
We’ll cover:
The difference between catabolic vs. anabolic energy (and how they affect your everyday life)
What it feels like in your body when you're shifting into a higher frequency
Why raising your vibration isn’t about toxic positivity—but about energetic self-awareness and resilience
How Human Design and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) work together with the ELI to help you break patterns and align your decisions
Tangible tools to support your energy in real-time
Whether you're exploring coaching for the first time, searching for energy tools, or looking to align your mindset with your Human Design, this episode will ground you in powerful insights for lasting self-transformation.
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If you’ve been feeling stuck, depleted, or like things just aren’t flowing—this episode will help you understand why and what to do about it. Molly shares how tuning into your natural energy patterns (through the lens of Human Design) can help you stop forcing outcomes and start creating from a place of trust and clarity.
You’ll explore what alignment really means, how Strategy and Authority help you make aligned decisions, and how each of the five Human Design energy types—Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, and Reflector—has a unique rhythm that supports calling in the life they truly desire. Whether you're new to Human Design or deep in your self-discovery journey, this episode offers insight, reflection, and encouragement for moving forward with more ease and self-trust.
I’m opening new coaching options — including one-time sessions and my private coaching program — designed to meet you where you are, both emotionally and financially. Whether you’re craving clarity, support, or a deeper return to yourself, there’s now a space for you to step in, no matter your season. Explore the new options here: https://reinventingthearena.com/coaching
Relationships by Design training series
You, Unfiltered a Human Design Report all about you
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Who are you choosing to grow into, moment by moment, choice by choice? In today’s episode, we explore how our identity isn’t fixed – it’s shaped by the small choices we make each day. I share stories from my life and my clients to show how awareness, acceptance, and choice empower us to transform into who we’re meant to be.
You’ll hear:
What identity really is (and why it’s not set in stone)
The power of becoming aware of your patterns and beliefs
How acceptance lays the foundation for growth
Why micro-choices matter more than waiting for big breakthroughs
How Human Design helps you make decisions aligned with your true self
✨ Reflection prompts included to help you integrate these insights into your week.
If you’re ready to deepen your relationships and communicate from your most authentic self, check out my brand new Relationship by Design series. You’ll get two transformational Human Design trainings:
Love by Design – understanding what it’s like to be in a relationship with each energy type
Aligned Expressions – learning how to use your Strategy, Authority, and emotional awareness to communicate with clarity and confidence.
These trainings will help you create more aligned, authentic, and easeful connections in love.
And if you’re curious about how you’re designed to make decisions and who you’re here to become, grab your free Human Design chart using the link below and join my email community for more tools to support your self-transformation journey.
If today’s episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to rate and review the show. Your feedback not only helps more people discover the power of self-transformation, but also helps us grow this community.
Ready to go deeper and align with the relationships and life you truly desire? I invite you to explore my coaching services. Together, we’ll use Human Design, NLP, and self-empowerment tools to help you break through old patterns and create a life that resonates with who you truly are.
Visit www.reinventingthearena.com to learn more and take the next step in your journey of self-discovery and alignment.
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What does real transformation actually look like?
In this episode, Molly Connolly, ACC, a Self-Transformation Coach, guides you through the four foundational pillars of lasting personal change: self-care, self-love, self-trust, and self-worth.
You'll hear how each pillar supports your body, identity, decision-making, and sense of value—plus how they work together to help you grow from the inside out. Molly shares personal stories from her own healing journey, client insights, and how Human Design offers a powerful lens for uncovering blocks and conditioning.
Whether you're navigating a life transition, feeling stuck in self-doubt, or ready to reconnect with who you really are, this episode will help you return to the practices that ground your growth.
Create and Download your Free Human Design Chart on my website. You will also receive an email series about your unique energetic narrative such as your Energy Type, Strategy, Authority and more.
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If you’ve ever thought, “Why isn’t anything shifting for me?” or felt like you’re falling behind because your transformation isn’t dramatic or fast enough—this episode is for you.
In this deeply honest conversation, Molly Connolly explores what truly creates lasting change. Spoiler: it’s not always the big, bold, “everything-changed-overnight” kind of leap we see glorified on social media. Instead, it’s often the quiet, subtle micro-shifts—the small decisions, boundaries, and perspective changes—that actually lay the foundation for real transformation.
You’ll hear personal stories of love, loss, reinvention, and career pivots as Molly unpacks the emotional side of growth, how to stop chasing validation, and what to do when change feels slow or invisible. She also shares how nervous system safety and learning to trust yourself are key to sustainable progress.
This episode is for any woman navigating change—whether you’re healing from a breakup, reevaluating your career, or just feeling stuck in a season of “not yet.”
Plus: Get your free Human Design report, You, Unfiltered, now through June 15. Even if you’re new to the concept, it’s a beautiful guide to reconnecting with yourself and understanding where you’ve been shaped by expectations that aren’t really yours. https://reinventingthearena.com/you-unfiltered
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Visit www.reinventingthearena.com to learn more and take the next step in your journey of self-discovery and alignment.
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Do you ever feel like you know what to do, but something invisible keeps holding you back?
Maybe it’s fear, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or that exhausting belief that you have to prove your worth to succeed. In this episode, we’re exploring how your subconscious mind plays a major role in your self-transformation—and how tools like Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Human Design can help you finally break free.
We’ll dive into:
What your mind might be doing without you even realizing it
How your language reveals limiting beliefs and old emotional patterns
Why your Human Design chart pinpoints where conditioning lives
And how NLP gives you the tools to rewire your subconscious programming for lasting change
If you've been stuck in cycles of burnout, perfectionism, overthinking, or people-pleasing—this episode will help you understand why, and offer a powerful practice to begin shifting your beliefs and coming back to your true self.
Go deeper into the transformation with NLP by scheduling a free 30 minute coaching connection call. It’s a no-pressure conversation where we’ll talk about what’s coming up for you, what you’re ready to shift, and whether we’re a good fit to work together. Book your call here.
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In this expansive and heart-centered episode, Molly dives deep into the true purpose of Human Design—not as a personality label or quick fix, but as a powerful tool for self-discovery, deconditioning, and energetic alignment.
She begins by sharing a beautiful full-circle moment from a former client whose authentic transformation led to a deeply aligned relationship. It’s a reminder that real change doesn’t come from forcing external results—it comes from doing the inner work and showing up as who you truly are.
Human Design isn’t about putting yourself in a box—it’s about uncovering who you’ve always been beneath the conditioning. Your chart becomes both a mirror (validating your natural energy and way of being) and a map (guiding you toward the patterns, stories, and influences you’re ready to shift).
Molly shares how deeper elements like defined and undefined centers, gates, and life themes can reveal powerful areas for growth—and how experimenting with your design (not just learning about it) is where true alignment begins.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore your chart or are ready for deeper integration, this episode is a call to reconnect with your inner wisdom and walk the path of self-transformation with intention and curiosity.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Watch the podcast on YouTube at Reinventing the Arena
Becoming Herself: How One Woman’s Journey to Authenticity Led to Love
68. Coaching with Molly: Patience in the Waiting Season
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If today’s episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to rate and review the show. Your feedback not only helps more people discover the power of self-transformation, but also helps us grow this community.
Ready to go deeper and align with the relationships and life you truly desire? I invite you to explore my coaching services. Together, we’ll use Human Design, NLP, and self-empowerment tools to help you break through old patterns and create a life that resonates with who you truly are.
Visit www.reinventingthearena.com to learn more and take the next step in your journey of self-discovery and alignment.
Create and Download your Free Human Design Chart on my website. You will also receive an email series about your unique energetic narrative such as your Energy Type, Strategy, Authority and more.
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Have you ever felt stuck in cycles of second-guessing, overthinking, or doing all the “right” things—and still feeling off? In this episode, we go beyond Human Design basics and explore the transformational power of living through your Strategy and Authority.
Molly breaks down the Strategy for each Human Design energy type and shares why knowing your Strategy is only the first step—true clarity comes when you start making decisions from your unique Authority. When you follow your Strategy and Authority, life doesn’t necessarily get easier… but you get clearer. You stop outsourcing your inner knowing. You stop forcing timelines. You start trusting yourself again.
This episode isn’t about learning more—it’s about coming home to yourself. You’ll hear real-life examples of how powerful these shifts can be, and you’ll leave with a simple, actionable experiment to start building deeper self-trust right now. Whether you’re brand new to Human Design or ready to embody your design more fully, this conversation will meet you right where you are.
Ready to go deeper and align with the relationships and life you truly desire? I invite you to explore my coaching services. Together, we’ll use Human Design, NLP, and self-empowerment tools to help you break through old patterns and create a life that resonates with who you truly are.
Visit www.reinventingthearena.com to learn more and take the next step in your journey of self-discovery and alignment.
Create and Download your Free Human Design Chart on my website. You will also receive an email series about your unique energetic narrative such as your Energy Type, Strategy, Authority and more.
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In this episode, we explore how your emotions—especially the difficult ones—are powerful messengers trying to guide you back into alignment. Through the lens of Human Design, Molly breaks down the Not-Self Themes and Signature Themes of each energy type and how they relate to recurring patterns in your life, from burnout to relationship struggles. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, bitter, angry, or disappointed, this episode will help you understand what those feelings are really pointing to—and how to return to flow.
You’ll also hear how Molly integrates Human Design with energy awareness and coaching, and why identifying your emotional cues is a powerful first step toward self-trust and transformation.
Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome + How Patterns Keep Us StuckMolly opens with a reflection on how we often repeat emotional and behavioral patterns—and how Human Design can help us see them more clearly.
04:45 – What Is a Not-Self Theme? (And Why It Matters) An introduction to the concept of Not-Self Themes and how they reveal when you’re out of alignment energetically.
08:20 – The Not-Self Themes by Energy Type Frustrated? Bitter? Angry? Disappointed? Molly walks through the Not-Self Themes for each Human Design energy type—Generator, Manifesting Generator, Manifestor, Projector, and Reflector—explaining how these emotions feel in the body and what they reveal about misalignment.
26:00 – The Signature Themes: What Alignment Feels Like Each energy type also has a Signature Theme—a feeling of satisfaction, peace, success, or surprise that lets you know you're back in flow. Here’s what they are and how to recognize them.
31:20 – How to Use Your Emotional Cues for Realignment Learn how to track your emotional state, shift from the Not-Self Theme into the Signature Theme, and use your body as a guide to get unstuck.
35:00 – Coaching with Human Design + What’s Next Molly shares how she weaves Human Design and energetic coaching into client sessions—and how to book your own reading or coaching experience.
If today’s episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to rate and review the show. Your feedback not only helps more people discover the power of self-transformation, but also helps us grow this community.
Ready to go deeper and align with the relationships and life you truly desire? I invite you to explore my coaching services. Together, we’ll use Human Design, NLP, and self-empowerment tools to help you break through old patterns and create a life that resonates with who you truly are.
Visit www.reinventingthearena.com to learn more and take the next step in your journey of self-discovery and alignment.
Create and Download your Free Human Design Chart on my website. You will also receive an email series about your unique energetic narrative such as your Energy Type, Strategy, Authority and more.
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In this episode of Reinventing the Arena, Molly Connolly dives deep into the energetic patterns of the five Human Design types and how understanding your unique energy blueprint can help you break free from societal expectations and feel more aligned, empowered, and satisfied in your life.
From feeling stuck in repetitive cycles to unlocking true transformation, Molly explores how honoring your natural rhythm—rather than forcing yourself into someone else’s mold—is the key to real growth.
Whether you're a Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, or Reflector, this episode helps you understand your own seasonal cycle of energy and how to work with it instead of against it.
What You’ll Learn:
How spring's energy connects to transformation
Why feeling “stuck” is often just misalignment with your Human Design
The growth cycles for each Human Design type
How societal conditioning disrupts your energy patterns—and how to reclaim your rhythm
Resources & Links:
👉 Pull your Human Design chart: https://reinventingthearena.com/human-design-chart
📖 Read Molly's blog The Rise: https://reinventingthearena.com/rise
Reflective Questions from the Episode:
Am I actually stuck, or am I in a necessary pause?
Is this frustration—or an invitation to realign?
Am I forcing forward movement, or responding in a new way?
What part of my energy cycle am I currently in?
If today’s episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to rate and review the show. Your feedback not only helps more people discover the power of self-transformation, but also helps us grow this community.
Ready to go deeper and align with the relationships and life you truly desire? I invite you to explore my coaching services. Together, we’ll use Human Design, NLP, and self-empowerment tools to help you break through old patterns and create a life that resonates with who you truly are.
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Have you ever felt like traditional personality tests put you in a box?
In this episode of Reinventing the Arena, we explore Human Design—a powerful tool for self-discovery and transformation. Unlike conventional assessments, Human Design integrates elements of astrology, quantum physics, and ancient wisdom to provide a unique map of your energy. I’ll break down the foundational layer of Human Design and how understanding your type can lead to greater alignment, ease, and purpose in life and relationships.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Whether you're completely new to Human Design or curious about how to integrate it into your life, this episode is your perfect starting point. Tune in and begin unlocking your true self!
If today’s episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to rate and review the show. Your feedback not only helps more people discover the power of self-transformation, but also helps us grow this community.
Ready to go deeper and align with the relationships and life you truly desire? I invite you to explore my coaching services. Together, we’ll use Human Design, NLP, and self-empowerment tools to help you break through old patterns and create a life that resonates with who you truly are.
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In this episode of Reinventing the Arena, host Molly Connolly shares her personal journey through a season of self-transformation, highlighting the pivotal shifts that have reshaped her coaching, relationships, and personal growth. After taking a step back from the fast pace of business and commitments, she uncovered profound insights through Human Design, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), and deep self-reflection—all of which have fueled a new direction in her work and life.
Molly explores the themes of self-empowerment, personal boundaries, and authentic alignment, drawing from her own experiences and those of her coaching clients. She discusses how true transformation begins with self-awareness and how embracing change within yourself can lead to healthier, more fulfilling romantic relationships.
If you're ready to shift your mindset, deepen your self-trust, and step into a new version of yourself, this episode is for you. Tune in as Molly unpacks the lessons from her own hibernation season and how aligning with your Human Design can open new doors in love, life, and personal growth.
If today’s episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to rate and review the show. Your feedback not only helps more people discover the power of self-transformation, but also helps us grow this community.
Ready to go deeper and align with the relationships and life you truly desire? I invite you to explore my coaching services. Together, we’ll use Human Design, NLP, and self-empowerment tools to help you break through old patterns and create a life that resonates with who you truly are.
Visit www.reinventingthearena.com to learn more and take the next step in your journey of self-discovery and alignment.
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In this solo episode of Reinventing the Arena, Relationship Coach Molly Connolly shares a personal and professional update about taking a podcast sabbatical to recharge and reflect as the year comes to a close.
Reflecting on the journey of starting her podcast in 2022, she expresses gratitude for her audience, which spans across multiple countries and nearly all U.S. states. Molly dives into her reasons for taking this break and outlines how she plans to use the time to focus on personal priorities, professional growth, and deeper integration of her training in NLP, human design, and other modalities into her coaching practice.
Key Points Discussed:
Reflecting on the Journey
Molly’s podcasting journey, starting in 2022, has reached over 100 episodes and included various insightful guests and solo discussions. She shares a special memory of recording with her husband, Brad, and how they’ve both grown through overcoming perfectionism and learning to flow with each other on-air.
Connecting with a Global Audience
Molly is thrilled to see her listenership expanding beyond the U.S. to countries like Italy, Australia, Mexico, Sweden, and Thailand.
Taking a Sabbatical for Growth
Molly’s sabbatical aims to align her business with personal goals, refine her intentions, and recharge. This break will allow her to integrate recent studies in neuro-linguistic programming, manifestation, quantum physics, energetics, and human design into her practice, enhancing her coaching and upcoming courses.
Encouragement for Personal Reflection
As she steps back, Molly encourages listeners to reflect on their goals and intentions in relationships. She discusses the importance of boundaries, recognizing sabotaging behaviors, and reconnecting with oneself as essential for growth and self-discovery.
Ways to Stay Connected
Molly will continue supporting clients and audience members through one-on-one coaching openings, reinvention sessions, and her email list. She invites listeners to revisit past episodes during her sabbatical and shares options for future services in 2025.
Personal Update: New Modalities in Coaching
Molly has been studying human design and plans to incorporate it into her coaching in 2025, along with tools from NLP and other areas that she’s passionate about.
Resources Mentioned:
One-on-One Coaching: Limited spaces available; includes a customized reinvention process to help clients align with their true selves.
Reinvention Sessions: A 90-minute session with an action plan for those seeking to begin the transformation process in their love lives.
Email Community: Subscribe for first access to new services, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes updates from Molly’s personal and professional journey.
Call to Action: Molly invites listeners to reflect on their growth and intentions for the upcoming year and encourages them to stay connected via her email list or Instagram. She wishes everyone happy holidays and looks forward to reconnecting in the new year with fresh insights and energy.
Links mentioned in the podcast and can be found on her website at www.reinventingthearena.com:
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In this transformative episode of Reinventing the Arena, Host and Relationship Coach Molly Connolly welcomes Dr. Michelle Roberts, an accomplished journalist, psychotherapist, and professor, to discuss her work in relational trauma and the impact of narcissistic abuse on women’s lives.
Dr. Roberts brings a wealth of knowledge from over 25 years of research on narcissistic abuse, sharing insights into how early life trauma influences adult relationships, the neurological impacts of prolonged emotional abuse, and the importance of therapies like EMDR for healing complex PTSD.
Key Topics Covered:
Defining Narcissistic Abuse
Early Life Trauma’s Impact on Adult Relationships
Why Elevated Empathy and Cooperativeness Can Be Risk Factors
The Prevalence and Misdiagnosis of Complex PTSD
Therapies for Healing
Building Self-Worth through Daily Practices
Connect with Dr. Michelle Roberts:
IG: @drmichelleroberts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelationalTraumaRecovery/
Michelle's therapy website is: www.michellerobertsphd.com
Michelle's psychedelic-assisted therapy website is: www.drmichelleroberts.com
Michelle's bio: https://www.michellerobertsphd.com/biography
Story about Michelle: https://www.michellerobertsphd.com/journal/my-story
Resource mentioned: https://heal.michellerobertsphd.com/ResilientByDesign
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Book Recommendations from Dr. Michelle Roberts:
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In this special anniversary episode, Relationship Coach Molly Connolly and her husband Brad explore the delicate balance between independence and togetherness in relationships.
Drawing from their personal experiences, they share practical strategies for maintaining a healthy partnership, such as respecting personal space, fostering open communication, and setting boundaries.
Backed by research, the episode highlights why balancing autonomy with connection leads to greater relationship satisfaction and conflict resolution.
In this episode, they cover:
Actionable Challenge: Evaluate their own relationships and identify one area where they can improve the balance between independence and togetherness. Share what you and your partner will work on with Molly on Instagram by tagging her or sending her a message!
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In this episode of Reinventing the Arena, Relationship Coach Molly Connolly sits down with Dr. Ann Ramsdell, a developmental biologist, life coach, and two-time breast cancer survivor, to discuss her powerful journey of resilience and healing.
Ann shares how her experiences shaped her approach to coaching, integrating science, somatics, and spirituality to guide others through life's toughest challenges.
Together, they explore the importance of boundaries, embracing emotions, and building supportive relationships during and after a cancer diagnosis. This conversation offers valuable insights for anyone navigating adversity and seeking deeper self-connection.
Key Topics Discussed:
Ann's personal journey through two breast cancer diagnoses and the profound life lessons she gained.
The role of emotions as data from the body, and how they can guide healing and decision-making.
Practical boundary-setting strategies for maintaining self-respect and harmonizing relationships.
The concept of ring theory for managing support networks and understanding roles during a crisis.
Rebuilding self-relationship and confidence through somatic practices, mirror work, and vulnerability.
Insights into internal family systems, somatic healing, and future-pacing techniques for emotional growth.
How reconnecting with oneself empowers deeper, more authentic connections with others.
Ann’s approach to coaching, blending her scientific background with holistic practices to support clients.
Tune in to be inspired by Ann's transformative story and learn practical strategies for reclaiming life and love after adversity.
Learn more about Dr. Ann Ramsdell through her Website.
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Rebuild A Bitch Our goal is to ensure women impacted by cancer have both the mental and physical health support needed to become stronger after cancer by providing scholarships for survivors and thrivers to receive mental health coaching resources.
Book recommendations from Dr. Ann Ramsdell:
The Language of Emotions by Karla McLaren
Molecules of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine by Candance B. Pert, Ph.D.
Finding Your Own North Star by Martha Beck
The Way of Integrity: Finding The Path To Your True Self by Martha Beck
The 5 Personality Patterns by Steven Kessler
In this solo episode, Relationship Coach Molly Connolly reflects on the importance of aligning who you are in your everyday life with who you present yourself to be in your love life. She emphasizes the role of self-awareness in understanding your values, strengths, and boundaries, while also exploring how people-pleasing and perfectionism can sabotage our ability to form genuine connections.
Throughout the episode, Molly shares personal insights and examples from her clients’ experiences, offering practical tips for embracing authenticity, setting boundaries, and making self-awareness a daily practice.
If you’ve been feeling out of alignment in your love life, this episode will help you begin the process of returning to your true self.
Actionable Challenge: Take one step toward embracing your authenticity this week—whether it’s in your dating life or relationships. Share your progress with Molly on Instagram by tagging her or sending her a message!
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In this episode, host and Relationship Coach Molly Connolly delves into the topic of rejection—a universal experience that impacts not only romantic relationships but also friendships and professional interactions. Molly offers practical tools to reframe rejection in a way that fosters personal growth and authenticity.
Through journaling exercises and reframing techniques, listeners are guided to reflect on their past experiences and let go of unhealthy coping mechanisms, creating space for a more authentic approach to dating and relationships.
What You'll Learn:
Tackle Rejection with Authenticity: Molly explores how to face rejection in your love life while staying true to yourself. She provides insightful ways to manage the fear of rejection that leads to inauthentic behaviors, like people-pleasing or avoiding potential partners.
Reframe Your Rejection Stories: Learn how to reframe past rejection experiences—from ghosting to relationship challenges—into powerful opportunities for personal growth. Molly’s approach helps you shift your mindset and transform negative feelings into learning moments.
Practical Strategies for Letting Someone Down Gently: For those looking to end relationships compassionately, Molly provides actionable tips for doing so with respect, honesty, and clarity, helping both parties move forward with dignity.
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