Mentor, Mirror, & Muse Genevieve Coulson

Relationships are perhaps one of the easiest, and often the most tender, places to look at the cycle of endings and beginnings. In this episode I talk about what we can do when someone has chosen to walk away from us.

In this episode I talk about how much societal pressures and expectations can impact us. How, if we are choosing a non-traditional career or life path, we absolutely have to do the inner work first because otherwise we will be swayed by these societal beliefs. We have to get comfortable with being our own compass and defining things in our own terms.

Expansion - Contraction. Growing - Outgrowing. Letting in - Letting go. It’s time to rewrite the story of 1 step forward 2 steps back. When we are growing/healing/learning we are naturally going to come across moments of contrast, it’s inevitable. You are pushing edges, you are alerting your ego to change and you are going to have moments where you go from feeling incredibly confident, trusting, believing, etc. To perhaps feeling lost, confused, afraid, doubting. This is not a failure, this is not a deterrent or lack of progress, this IS progress. It’s all apart of the journey. It’s time to reframe the experience and the story around it.

It’s Valentine’s Day and we’re going to talk about breakups. It doesn’t matter if you’re single or coupled, this one speaks to all, because it’s not just about the breakup it’s about what comes after. Diving into self-love, choosing you, and a bit of romcom references because in breakups we have to find a way to laugh, and yes, cry.

A note to my 12-17 year old self that might feel like a note to yourself at that age as well. We are not here to shame, blame, or feel guilt. None of those things can change the past. Instead, we are here to show our younger selves some guidance, some gentleness, some forgiveness. We are all the leaders of our own lives. That is hard work at times. Be kind to yourself as you lead the way.

An introductory episode to Mentor, Mirror, & Muse discussing when we need to most show ourselves gentleness. If you experience fear, anxiety, sadness, hurt, guilt, etc. These words are for you. They are for everyone. Starting the conversation about being gentle with ourselves when we need it most and what that can do for us.