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49. Spirituality: Our Return to Church After 10 Years
In The Freq Show episode 49, Jaclyn and Sam open up about their return to church after ten years, sharing the powerful reasons behind their spiritual journey. They dive into the personal growth, connection, and transformation they experienced as they rediscovered their faith. If you’re looking for inspiration on your own spiritual path, this episode will leave you feeling motivated and empowered to explore your own spiritual journey.
39. Protecting your Energy during Holiday Season
Sam and I chat our fallback habits during extended periods of time with family and areas where we can improve. Healthy relationships are possible and so is protecting our energy.
37. Our experience with waiting to have children
In this episode, we dive into our journey of waiting to have children, sharing the background story that led us to this decision. We discuss the incredible experience of welcoming our little one into the world and how that has profoundly impacted our lives. While we explore the pros of becoming parents later in life—such as greater stability and maturity—we also candidly address the cons, including the challenges of energy levels and societal expectations. Ultimately, we reflect on how much we love being parents and the joy our child has brought into our lives, making the wait worthwhile.
35. What impact do unspoken expectations have in relationships?
In this episode of The Freq Show, Jaclyn and Sam candidly discuss the challenges that arise from time management in their relationship, particularly regarding something Sam did that encroached on precious family time. Initially annoyed, Jaclyn reflects on Sam's pure intentions to create financial security for their family, leading her to choose a more mature response. They delve into the subconscious scorekeeping that often occurs in their partnership regarding household responsibilities and parenting. Additionally, they explore the dynamics that emerge when their nanny is unavailable and the conflicts that can arise from uncommunicated expectations. They leave listeners with a thought-provoking question: What impact do unspoken expectations have in relationships?
34. How conflict can lead to getting on the same frequency as your partner
In this episode of The Freq Show, Jaclyn and Sam dive into a candid discussion about their recent challenges in both real estate and podcasting. Jaclyn confronts Sam about his approach to securing their next deal, while Sam challenges the effectiveness of the podcast in their busy lives. With playful banter, they humorously call each other "bische," reflecting their strong dynamic as partners in both business and life. Ultimately, they share the valuable insights they gained from their candid conversation and how it has influenced their next steps. Join them as they leave you with a thought-provoking question: What uncomfortable question could lead to greater clarity in your own business.
27. Letting Go Of The Need For Approval
Having ambition is a great thing. It encourages free thought and action and momentum, but where is the line between healthy ambition and constantly trying to prove yourself? In this episode, Jaclyn shares how she dabbled with letting go of this constant need to prove and how it transformed her approach to life and happiness.
26. Speaking out in times of censorship
The presidential race is on and there is a lot of heated debate happening right now. - And for good reason. Our country has a history of having great debates, but after the advent of social media, it seems people have gotten pretty brave behind the veil of a keyboard. In today’s episode, Sam and I are outlining why it’s important to speak your truth and respond in ways that respect the dignity of someone else’s experience.
23. Internalization - When taking responsibility is a bad thing
Join us as we uncover the powerful concept of internalization and its impact on personal growth. Through our personal experiences, we'll explore the psychological process of internalization and how it can distort our understanding of events. Discover how to share responsibility among multiple factors and individuals to break free from self-imposed barriers and unlock your true potential.
We'll also tackle the emotional toll of professional incompetence and the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries. Learn to recognize what is within your control and how to navigate unfair blame shifts. Tune in for a discussion on overcoming self-blame to foster resilience and personal growth.
9. The Obstacle is the Way - How to face relationship challenges with grit and grace
The first quarter of 2024 has been challenging for many of us and it sure was a knock down drag out doozy for Sam and me. With challenging times though, comes the opportunity for deep learning - and often the harder the challenge, the bigger the opportunity for a life changing lesson. In today’s episode, Sam and I chat why we took a break from this podcast for the first quarter of 2024 (spoiler, it was not intentional) and the lessons we have taken to heart from the recent obstacles we’ve faced.