185 Conscious Uncoupling

Navigating the endings of relationships doesn't have to be a
disaster. When it comes to consciously uncoupling, it’s about so
much more than “breaking up nicely.” We want to help you
reimagine what’s possible, honor what was, and create space for
what comes next, even when it feels incredibly challenging.


In this episode, we talk about:


— Why conscious uncoupling requires specific ingredients,
including time, willingness to grieve, and self-awareness


— The importance of creating rituals to mark relationship
transitions and help process grief


— How the legal system's adversarial nature can complicate
conscious uncoupling efforts


— The challenge of letting go of the desire for apologies or
accountability from former partners


— Why gentleness needs to be balanced with honesty and clear
boundaries


— The value of making "meta-agreements" about how you'll make
future agreements, especially with co-parents


— How to handle ambiguous grief when the person is still present
in your life


— The importance of having the right support system that won't
fuel adversarial dynamics


— Why creating closure might look different than you initially
imagined


— The balance between showing grace to yourself and your partner
while maintaining healthy boundaries


Resources mentioned in this episode:


— Soul Broken: A Guidebook for Your Journey through Ambiguous
Grief


— Learn more about Imago Dialogue


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Music: Dance of Felt by ⁠Blue Dot Sessions