Breaking Barriers

This week we explore our friendship a little more and we ask each other questions we've never asked one another. It gets deep! Follow along on the Breaking Barriers Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbarriers.pod/⁠ You can find Loren at Empress Coaching on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/empress.coaching/⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.empresscoaching.com.au⁠ You can find Sam at Saman...

This week we discuss the Barbie movie and what we thought about it, what we thought the message was, and we address some of the controversies. Follow along on the Breaking Barriers Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbarriers.pod/⁠ You can find Loren at Empress Coaching on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/empress.coaching/⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.empresscoaching.com.au⁠ You can find...

Do you ever get the feeling something is holding you back? We get like that too. This week we're talking all about where we think our fear of being seen, and showing up stems from. Follow along on the Breaking Barriers Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbarriers.pod/⁠ You can find Loren at Empress Coaching on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/empress.coaching/⁠ Website: ⁠https:/...

In this episode, we explore the fundamental differences between life coaching and counselling. Life coaching is a proactive and goal-oriented approach that focuses on guiding individuals to set and achieve personal and professional goals. On the other hand, counselling is a therapeutic process that aims to address emotional distress, trauma, and mental health challenges. We discuss the various met...

This week Sam and Loren take a different approach, an episode where it's open forum. No structure, no topic - Pure chaos. Follow along on the Breaking Barriers Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbarriers.pod/⁠ You can find Loren at Empress Coaching on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/empress.coaching/⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.empresscoaching.com.au⁠ You can find Sam at Samantha R...

Have you ever experienced someone trauma dumping? This is different to venting. This week Sam and Loren unpack what trauma dumping is, how it felt, and why you should be wary if you're doing it. Follow along on the Breaking Barriers Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbarriers.pod/⁠ You can find Loren at Empress Coaching on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/empress.coaching/⁠ Web...

What does it mean to 'rebrand' yourself? This week Sam and Loren explore what it means to shake things up and change a version of you and why it might be a great idea. Follow along on the Breaking Barriers Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbarriers.pod/⁠ You can find Loren at Empress Coaching on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/empress.coaching/⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.empr...

A toxic friendship is where one or both people engage in behaviours that are harmful, draining, or detrimental to the well-being of the other person. It is characterised by a pattern of negativity, manipulation, disrespect, and imbalance in the dynamic between friends. What does it mean to have a toxic friend in your life? How does it impact your day to day, your mental health and inner peace? Thi...

Being "spiritual" can have different meanings depending on an individual's beliefs and perspectives. In general, spirituality refers to a deeply personal and subjective experience of connection to something greater than oneself. It involves seeking meaning, purpose, and a sense of transcendence in life. Being spiritual often involves a search for inner peace, personal growth, and a c...

Have you ever been judged for your appearance? We have. A lot. Sam and Loren talk about how they are judged based on their appearance and how judgement comes in so many different forms. Loren talks about her struggles with comments from family and strangers, and Sam talks about how her appearance is judged by her friends. Follow along on the Breaking Barriers Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/...

The concept of the inner child is based on the idea that we all have an inner representation of ourselves as we were during childhood. This inner child represents our innocence, vulnerability, and emotional needs. When our needs as children are not fully met or when we experience traumas or neglect, these unhealed aspects of our inner child can continue to impact our adult lives. Working on inner...

Grief is a natural and normal response to loss, and it can manifest in a variety of ways depending on the person and their individual experience. Grief can result from many different types of loss, such as the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the loss of a job or home and even a death of a previous version of yourself. Grief isn't linear, and overall is a natural and normal...

Impostor syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where an individual doubts their achievements, skills, or accomplishments, and has a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud or a fake. Despite external evidence of their competence, individuals with impostor syndrome tend to feel that they are not as capable as others perceive them to be, and they attribute their successes to luck or external fa...

Regardless of our gender or the gender we identify with, we are all made of energy, masculine and feminine energies. We can see this in nature as well. Masculine and feminine go in pair, they nourish each other. This is part of the duality that makes everything in our world. Looking at the energies within us and trying to balance them by reintegrating and embodying more of the feminine energy is t...

Boundaries refer to the limits and guidelines we set for ourselves and others in various aspects of our lives, including emotional, physical, and mental boundaries. These limits help us define what is acceptable and what is not, and they help us to protect our wellbeing, safety, and happiness. Having boundaries means being clear about our limits, and communicating them to others in a respectful ma...

What's it mean to be in alignment? Being in alignment from a spiritual perspective refers to the state where an individual feels a sense of harmony and unity with the universe, their inner self, and their higher purpose. This state is characterised by a sense of inner peace, clarity of mind, and a strong connection with one's intuition. When we are in alignment, we feel like we are in sync...

Welcome to the Breaking Barriers podcast with Loren and Sam, we’re intuitive life coaches that are all about transformative experiences.  Come with us while we learn how to tap into our feminine energy, break through barriers and re learn to love ourselves again. Our aim is to take you on our journey so you can discover yourself too.  Follow along on the Breaking Barriers Instagram: https://www.in...