Living Beyond Expectations

07 - Embracing the Messiness: Building a Brave Relationship with Sorcha Wolnik

Episode Summary

In this episode, Henri and Sorcha uncover the transformative power of relationships, advocating for the creation of deep, authentic connections. They explore the challenges of balancing individualism with relational thinking, emphasizing the importance of presence, intentional intimacy, and strategic effort in nurturing meaningful friendships and partnerships.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Henri and Sorcha explore the power of relationships and advocate for actively creating deep connections. They delve into the complexities and challenges of relational dynamics, emphasizing authenticity, presence, and intentional intimacy. They also discuss balancing individualism with relational thinking, setting boundaries, and navigating the day-to-day nuances of friendships and partnerships with respect and self-awareness, highlighting the need for strategic effort to nurture meaningful connections.

Takeaways

• Take an active role in creating deep and intimate connections in relationships.
• Embrace the messiness of relationships and use it as an opportunity for growth.
• Create moments of intentional pleasure and intimacy in everyday life.
• Balance individualism with relational thinking and prioritize the needs of the relationship.
• Take responsibility for the space between you and your partner and prioritize respect and tenderness.
• Be present and authentic in everyday moments, as they are the foundation of relationships.
• Evaluate friendships based on how they show up in the day-to-day, not just in special occasions.
• Prioritize relationships that align with your values and needs.
• Practice self-awareness and communicate your needs and boundaries in relationships.
• Recognize the difference between expectations and agreements in relationships.

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About Sorcha Wolnik

Sorcha is the founder of The Brave Relationship, a movement that reminds us the power of relationships.  Sorcha has been working with women in the most intimate spaces for the past 20 years as a midwife, doula, mentor and coach.  She believes that women who are deeply fulfilled and in their power are changemakers, not only in their lives but in their families and their communities.  She is also a mom of 3 wild, powerful daughters and loves adventuring on both land and sea, in her adopted home of New Zealand and beyond.

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sorchawolnik/⁠

Resource: 7 Day Relationship Reset - A 7 Day guide to boldly reclaim the love, intimacy and connection you desire in your relationship.

⁠https://thebraverelationship.myflodesk.com/relationshipreset⁠

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Power of Relationships

13:11 Balancing Individualism and Relational Thinking

28:54 Taking Responsibility for the Space Between

47:24 Being Present in Everyday Moments

48:23 Navigating Friendships in the Day-to-Day

49:23 Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Relationships

51:05 Self-Awareness and Communication in Relationships

56:08 Managing Expectations and Creating Agreements

01:02:12 Embracing the Messiness and Complexity of Relationships