For over a year, we’ve been doing what we can to take care of ourselves and our families during a historic pandemic. And for some of us, shutting off our emotions was (and continues to be) one of the only ways to get things done. 

But what happens when hard seasons end (or need to end)? Is it possible to feel like ourselves again without the overwhelming flight or fight mode we’re used to? In today's episode, we’re exploring exactly that! 

My brilliant friend and fan-favorite Nicole Unice joins me on the show to talk about navigating difficult seasons and relationships and how being a mother affects us as opposed to the way it affects our children. Nicole also turns to the tables on me as I honestly share about the health struggles with two of my sons. Make sure to grab some tissues! 

We also talk about Nicole’s new book The Miracle Moment, in which she shares practical advice for having difficult conversations and how to anticipate and overcome roadblocks on the way to healthy, "miracle moment" relationships.

Listen in to learn more about: 

1. What makes people pull away when they experience strong emotions like fear.
2. How to become more self-aware by being open to learning from complicated relationships (and what that can teach us about ourselves and, ultimately, God)
3. The person who needs to grow the most when challenging situations arise in our relationships.

Favorite quotes:

1. It’s okay to be healing from pain and be hopeful about your future at the same time. It’s okay to grieve and also laugh.

2. The miracle moment is actually the moment after you feel misunderstood, or you missed each other, or frustrated, or can’t communicate, or it’s not going the way you want. It’s the next moment where a miracle could happen because it’s the intentional choice that we make to move towards one another or away.

3. Small is big. Very very small consistent changes over time will transform your life. 

4. The first place to start in a difficult relationship is you. Allow this a time for you to grow. And when you grow, you’ll see what happens to the other party. 

Great things we discussed: 

1. Nicole Unice

2. The Miracle Moment

3. Poldark

4. Prayers In The Dark

5. NYX Micro Brow Pencil 

6. The Chosen

7. Jeremiah’s Playlist 

8. Standing Strong 

Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :)

xo,

Alli