The Connected Life

Let’s be real—most of us didn’t get great sex ed growing up, and even fewer of us learned how emotional pain, shame, and past beliefs impact our sex lives. If your sex life has lost its spark or feels more like pressure than connection, you’re not alone. Many couples quietly struggle, unsure how to talk about it without blame or guilt.

In this episode, Justin and Abi open up about their own journey with ...

So many of us feel like we’re just going through the motions of life—rushing through tasks, ignoring our bodies, and avoiding the feelings that seem too big to face. But the more we disconnect from what’s happening inside, the more life starts to feel flat, disconnected, and exhausting. What if the real magic of life is found in slowing down and being present?

In this episode, Justin and Abi explore what...

Many of us have experienced moments of life that seem to unravel faster than we can hold them together. The crushing weight of our problems and pain can feel like they will leave us broken forever. But what if love has the power to change everything?

In this episode, Justin and Abi sit down with their good friend Kyle as he shares about his journey through profound trauma, grief, and emotional shutdown—a...

Attraction isn’t just physical—it’s deeply emotional. When couples struggle with intimacy, it’s often because unprocessed pain has created invisible walls between them. Many people unknowingly fall out of attraction with their partners due to unresolved hurt, leading to a sense of emotional and physical disconnection. When safety is compromised, self-protection kicks in, and attraction fades.

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Nothing is more frustrating than feeling stuck in a relationship where your partner refuses to change. Maybe you’ve had the same conversation a hundred times, but nothing ever shifts. Maybe they acknowledge the problem but don’t take action. Or worse—maybe they don’t even see an issue at all.

In this episode, Justin and Abi dive into what to do when you’re hitting...

Betrayal cuts deep—not just because of the actions themselves, but because of what they shake inside of us. We choose to trust, to be vulnerable, to let someone in… only to have that trust disregarded. The pain isn’t just in the betrayal itself—it’s in the shame, the humiliation, and the reality-shattering confusion that follows.

In this episode, Justin and Abi un...

For many, the church has been a place of deep wounding rather than healing. Whether you’ve personally experienced pain or watched destructive behavior unfold, it can feel impossible to stay connected to faith when the place meant to embody love feels anything but safe.

In this episode, Justin and Abi explore the complexity of church wounds—why they happen, how they impact our sense of self-worth, and wha...

Denial is one of the biggest roadblocks to living a full and abundant life—but most of us don’t even realize when it’s at play. It’s not always intentional or malicious; often, it’s an unconscious defense against pain, fear, and shame. But what we refuse to see, we can’t heal.

In this episode, Justin and Abi explore how denial quietly shapes our lives, keeps us disconnected, and prevents us from receivin...

Red flags get all the attention—but what about the green flags? We’re so quick to call out what to avoid, but do we actually know what to look for in healthy, thriving relationships?

In this episode, Justin and Abi dive into seven green flags that signal someone is a great person to build connection with—whether it’s romantic or platonic. They break down key traits that make relationships fulfilling, how...

Many have experienced a version of faith that prioritizes performance over authenticity, often leaving little room for emotional honesty or personal healing.

In part 2 of this two part series, Justin and Abi continue their deep dive into the intersection of faith and emotional health, tackling the ways in which toxic forgiveness and spiritual bypassing prevent genuine healing.

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We’ve all had something we’ve wanted and found ourselves so desperate to obtain it, that we find ourselves compromising out of FOMO. In our anxiety, this ravenous hunger causes us to abandon our values and miss out on what we really want. The regret is real, but it doesn’t have to stay that way.

In this episode Justin and Abi dig into the desperation trap and the impact of that on experiencing the life y...

For many, institutionalized faith and emotional health often feel like two opposing worlds. This separation between spirituality and emotional intelligence has been a longstanding issue, preventing many from experiencing life to its fullest. But does it have to stay this way?

In this episode, Justin and Abi dive into the essential partnership between faith and emotional health. They explore the lack of f...

Life can often feel like it’s happening to us. We can feel powerless to partners, children, friends, employers, and endless circumstances. We can choose to live like a pinball in a game we have no control over, or we can step out of the chaos and start playing the game with intention.

In this episode, Justin and Abi dive into the impact of building a healthy lifestyle rooted in self-management. They cove...

It’s easy to feel stuck, endlessly looping through the same life cycles, and spinning our wheels. It can seem like we’re barely making progress, leaving us exhausted and defeated. But what if mastering one skill could shift the trajectory of our growth forever?

In this episode, Justin and Abi sit down with their friend and fellow Life Consultant, Mariah, to explore the transformative power of learning ho...

At some point, we’ve all felt like life is happening to us. Losses, betrayals, misunderstandings, and unexpected challenges can leave behind pain and destruction that feels out of our control. The result? A sense of powerlessness as we’re left to clean up the mess. But what if we play a bigger role than we realize—and there’s more we can do about it than we think?

In this episode, Justin and Abi sit down...

For many, New Year's resolutions are a pact to change areas of our lives, hoping that those changes will make us more worthy and lovable. Pushing ourselves to transform from a place of lacking self-worth in hopes of gaining acceptance is unproductive and defeating in the long run. So, is there a better way to create lasting change?

In this episode, Abi and Justin ditch traditional New Year’s resolutions ...

In this heartfelt episode, Justin and Abi discuss the profound impact grief and suffering have on humanity, exploring how the radical love of God can overcome the despair and hopelessness we all face during overwhelming and painful experiences.

Justin shares his personal journey of nearly losing Abi to her illness, revealing how his breaking point became a turning point for hope and freedom. Abi reflects...

Chronic physical pain and illness have left many of us searching for answers, forced to navigate life with limiting circumstances. The experience can often feel overwhelming and hopeless. But what if there’s a path to resolution that the medical industry hasn’t accounted for?

In this episode, Abi and Justin sit down with their friend and Life Consultant, Carly Kolbo, to explore her remarkable journey. Af...

We’ve all had times where we feel like we’ve been hijacked and our actions don’t line up with our values. Many of us have reactions to circumstances that we’re not proud of. Maybe it’s a sense of lashing out or pulling away that we know doesn’t represent us well. Maybe it’s an addictive behavior we’re suddenly compelled to do. Whatever it may be, we don’t have to be victims to these hijackings.

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