Break Free and Trust with Jacqueline and Chris: A Redesign for Living

In this episode Jacqueline and Chris will explore what it means to just “Feel How You Feel” as opposed to the seeking of comfort or pleasure as was discussed in the last show. Why are we so fixated on managing how we feel? What do we think we get from it? And what are the real and hidden costs of living this way? Is this the path to “Breaking Free”? This is the first show that will be open up to q...

In this episode Jacqueline and Chris  explore the topic of pleasure seeking. That is pleasure seeking from a psychological and spiritual perspective in case your minds were wandering somewhere else. Why does the human mind pursue pleasure? Why is there this great demand for comfort? What role does fear play into this dynamic? The show explores these concepts and more and will leave you with a more...

In this episode Jacqueline and Chris find themselves in Cape Town, South Africa where their 30 day African adventure is coming to an end. They share some of their experiences from the road including the many ways that the trip and the people they have encountered have reshaped the way they see the world and their own place in it. Join them for an hour long transformational adventure.   Watch:  htt...

In this podcast Chris and Jacqueline explore the concept of Spiritual Awakenings.  Chris uses the term Spiritual Awakeing often in conversations and this language makes Jacqueline squirm in her seat a little bit every time. Given their intention to have honest conversations they thought it would be a good idea to explore why that is and what it means and, in the process, hopefully de-mystify the t...

In this highly informative episode, Jacqueline and Chris explore the drama triangle construct, victim mentality and living life as a Creator. The pair have made several references to the drama triangle in previous episodes and  listeners have asked them to go deeper on the subject.  Drama is feature of all of our lives and how we navigate it can make a big difference in our overall level of conten...

In this episode, Jacqueline and Chris take a deep dive into unseen forces shaping our world. They explore the concepts of polarity, consciousness and the drama triangle - three powerful lenses that reveal the hidden dynamics of our global climate. This is a conversation that might challenge your perspectives, push your buttons, and spark new insights. But that's exactly why we're here - to explore...

In todays show Jacqueline and Chris explore the topic of secrets, lies and honesty and the roles these concepts have played in their own lives as well as the people they work with. Like most of things in our lives, there are aspects that operate above the surface of our awareness and those that operate below. They influence the way we choose to act, the masks we are unwittingly wearing and the ove...

In this episode Jacqueline and Chris explore the meaning of the word teacher and how we have been collectively taught, over time, to seek outside of ourselves what we can only truly access by looking inward. In their own lives both find themselves in the seat of guide, teacher, mentor sponsor or some mix of these words, and yet their paths getting here are very different as are the meanings the wo...

In this episode we dive into the topic of “surrender” through the lens of our own lived experience as well as our experience working with others. In this conversation we explore what surrender means to us and how it has shown up in our own lives. We also go deep into how a posture of surrender has the potential to significantly transform all areas of our listeners lives.     Watch:  https://youtu....

In this episode, inspired by a blog that Jacqueline recently wrote for The Way Healing (https://www.theway-healing.com/blog), Jacqueline and Chris explore her most recent transformative experience.  There are many parallels with Joesph Campbell’s monomyth, the Hero’s journey, and Jacqueline's own recent experience but her expereince is also much richer and deeper in many respects. The duo explore...

In this episode Jacqueline and Chris discuss addiction and its impact on the family from an experiential perspective. Jacqueline from her clinical perspective, having worked at a treatment centre and in the field of addiction for many years. Chris from his perspective of being an adult child of an alcoholic, a recovered addict himself and now a sponsor and coach to people suffering from the diseas...

In today’s episode, Jacqueline and Chris discuss the "wellness space". They  explore what initially attracted them to this area as both participants and ultimately practitioners, how the space has evolved and how they have evolved with it. They also discus current trends and directions in the space and what they could mean for you.

In this episode, Jacqueline and Chris discuss the importance that purpose plays in helping us craft meaning in our lives or lives filled with meaning. They explore how purpose often shfits throughout the course of our lives and what drives that change as well as the discomfort that arises when we lose our sense of purpose and how to help naviagate these challenging times. Jacqueline and Chris dive...

In this episode Jacqueline and Chris discuss group work.  Between them, Chris and Jacqueline have a lot of experience on the participant and facilitator end of many different groups.  They are both drawn to group work, and the alchemy that can happen within the group container.  That said, they are also conscious of some of the pitfalls of the group dynamic.  They have an interesting conversation...

In this episode Jacqueline and Chris continue thier conversation on the topic of a daily practice. Last episode they went deep into their own experiences with daily practices and only began to touch on the applications and challenges of a daily practice. In this episode they get into the "Art of the Practice" as well as answer some of the listener's questions from the past episode. 

In the first of a two part series, Jacqueline and Chris discuss the benefits and, at times, miraculous outcomes of commitment to a daily spiritual practice (sadhana). In this episode, vulnerability is on full display as they discuss the catalysts that lead them individually down this path of commitment and transformation. This powerful episode will motivate the listener to incorporate a daily prac...

In this episode, Jacqueline and Chris explore the mind-body connection and how harnessing the wisdom of the body and the power of the mind can help us to heal emotionally, mentally and physically. They relate their personal experiences in overcoming many forms of pain and injury in the context of "mainstream and alternative" healing modalities.

In this second episode of Break Free and Trust, Jacqueline and Chris explore fear and the role it plays in our lives.  This episode is deeply moving and personal as the topic of fear is explored, through events past and present that have transpired in their own lives.  Join them, as they model courageous vulnerability in the face of fear and in so doing tap into a greater destiny and peace of mind...

In this first episode of Break Free and Trust, Jacqueline and Chris really take the time to introduce themselves and their stories with honesty and humor. Through their candid banter, about what brought them each to where they are individually and as a couple, they inspire listeners to break free from whatever is hindering them from living the most fulfilling life possible.