Relationships Unraveled Maranda Kirk

Welcome back to another episode of Relationships Unraveled! On today’s episode, I break down the complexities of self-focus, distinguishing between unhealthy self-absorption and beneficial self-awareness. I discuss the struggle between the natural inclination to protect yourself and the biblical call to surrender to God's will. I want to encourage you to be honest about your motivations and to joyfully anticipate God's work in your life as you learn to let go of self-protective tendencies. I hope this episode helps you to start a  journey towards a balanced self-awareness that allows for personal growth and service to others!
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I have a controversial topic I'm sharing today - and that is more on understanding yourself beyond just your personality.  We can often use our personality in different situations to explain the "way that we are". Instead of just "being bossy" or "confrontational", it's about finding the right balance between being assertive and staying true to yourself.  I talk more about the Enneagram as a means to understand personality and how we can use it to bring forth self-awareness and discernment in our interactions with others. I want this episode to help you think about how your personality traits affect your relationships and to strive for a deeper self-understanding to foster more genuine connections with the people around you.

I want this episode to open up a conversation with you, so let's chat more! Send me an email at ru@marandakirk.com or DM me on Instagram @marandakirk

In this episode of Relationships Unraveled, I discuss the fear parents often have of "getting parenting wrong" and "messing up" their kids. I share my own journey and struggles with perfectionism. I encourage you to shift your focus from never making mistakes to learning how to acknowledge and validate others' experiences when mistakes do happen. I emphasize the importance of emotional maturity in navigating relationships well. I urge you to pursue emotional and spiritual well-being to flourish in relationships and be able to respond supportively when others are hurt.

I want this episode to open up a conversation with you, so let's chat more! Send me an email at ru@marandakirk.com or DM me on Instagram @marandakirk

In this episode of Relationships Unraveled, I discuss the critical distinction parents must make between parenting young children and teenagers. I explain that while parenting young kids from birth to age 12 should focus on teaching, the approach needs to shift to training once children reach adolescence at age 13. Teenagers are becoming young adults and it's essential that parents acknowledge and respect their growing independence rather than trying to control every aspect of their lives. I share how letting go of control and treating teenagers as individuals can help strengthen relationships. I also offer practical advice on shifting from a teaching to training style of parenting to help guide teenagers into adulthood. It is important to walk beside teenagers through the challenges of growing up rather than trying to carry them. I know this may be hard but it is a critical part of parenting adolescents. As always, I would love to hear what you thought of today's episode! Send me a DM on Instagram @marandakirk or an email at ru@marandakirk.com and let's have that conversation!

On today’s episode, I am diving into how your upbringing and internalized negative beliefs can hinder your ability to form meaningful relationships. I share more about my own personal growth journey and the transformative experience that I had. I stress the importance of self-reflection, healing, and taking responsibility for your actions to improve relationships. Seek healing, be empathetic, and embrace vulnerability! It’s not easy to go on your own healing journey, but it’s important. I hope that this episode impacted you! If it did, please send me a message and let’s chat about it @marandakirk or at ru@marandakirk.com

Hey there! On today’s episode, I am breaking down the importance of self-awareness for personal growth and authentic relationships.  It is so important to be self-aware and you can use tools like the Enneagram for self-discovery. I want to encourage you to seek understanding of your true self, to be curious, and to serve others authentically, while also being open to feedback and avoiding the trap of judging others without self-reflection. I hope this episode helps you to embrace the journey of self-awareness for a more intentional and fulfilling life.

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