Chaos to Connection: Boundaries and Breakthroughs for Cycle-Breaking Women

Today, I’m discussing how understanding behavior at a deeper level can decrease stress ultimately resulting in increased connection. This is the foundation of what I call Beautiful Behavior . We are decreasing stress one layer at a time. And today we are decreasing stress by raising awareness. In this episode I dive into: · Unconscious patterns that keep us in a cycle of stress · How stress impact...

“It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not.” -unknown Happy New Year. What are you most committed to in 2025? Do you usher the new year in with a resolution, a word or something else? What does your resolution or word mean to you? Why is it important this year? In this episode, we look at what we are committed to and how it can impact our relationships and parenting....

We are in the midst of the holiday season. The calendar turns to a new year this week. I am committed to the journey to feeling ALIVE in 2025. I am also committed to supporting others who want to feel alive in 2025. In this episode, I talk about: · 3 layers of stress · Unconscious patterns that keep us in the cycle of chronic stress and disconnection · Decreasing stress and increasing connection....

On this episode Elizabeth Stranzl joins me to explore the concept of boundaries. As you may know this is one of my favorite topics. Boundaries is the single most liberating work I have done for myself. Elizabeth is a boundaries and relationships coach helping women swap people pleasing for boundaries so they can eliminate stress, exhaustion and resentment and live the joyful lives they desire and...

The new year is just around the corner. And with it often comes promises of change. Promises we make to ourselves about losing weight, an exercise routine, etc. only to get pulled back into old patterns a few weeks in. What if it could be different? What if you could create the change you are seeking in the long term? Today’s episode is about making permanent behavior change. On today’s episode I...

Happy Holidays! The holidays can come with joy, and awe as well as stress. We often struggle to fit in the extra holiday activities into an already full schedule. And family gatherings – they can be triggering. However, you do not have to be a victim to the holidays. On today’s episode we are talking about how to put JOY in your holiday experience. On this episode I discuss: · How to lower stress...

One activity I did this weekend had me reflecting on cultural expectations and how we see ourselves in the world. The environment in which we grow up in shapes our self-concept. Did you learn to own your self-worth or earn it? What did you learn about feelings? Did you learn how to handle upset or avoid it? On this episode I reflect on: ·  Cultures influence on our self-concept ·  How we learn to...

The #1 tool that changed every relationship in my life, especially parenting. It is the #1 way to build safety and trust and ultimately connection. In this episode we will discuss: · How an emotion becomes a feeling and how to regulate it · Over responsibility · What fractures relationships and what to do instead · A shift from victimhood to empowerment Connect with Diane: https://www.instagram.co...

Are you the calm in the storm or are you the storm (like I was)? There are times we unwittingly step into our children’s storm and often create a bigger storm. I used to have, what I now call, adult temper tantrums (yelling) when I perceived my children were not listening to me. On this episode I cover: · Why behavior needs to be understood rather than stopped · What yelling is a sign of · The rea...

Do you ever find yourself wondering, how do I get my partner on board? I did too especially around parenting. I thought, if I could just get my partner to see things my way this parenting thing would go a lot smoother. What I learned is there is more brewing underneath. On this episode I discuss: · What is underneath this nagging need to change your partner’s perspective · How to communicate with...

“I am the authority of my being”                -Ashlee Livingstone I have a special guest joining me for today’s episode. Ashlee Livingstone is a Personal Growth Coach and Breathwork Facilitator helping people to regulate their nervous system. In this episode Ashlee and I talk about: · What breathwork is · Who it is for · Benefits of breathwork · How breathwork impacts your relationship with othe...

Sibling conflicts and fighting are a normal part of development. They are also triggering for parents.  The building blocks of all relationships are trust and safety. The more secure children feel in their relationship with their parents the less threatening they feel with their siblings. In this episode I discuss: · How we can support our children during conflicts · Becoming emotionally attuned ·...

The Transformation Equation - coined by Nancy Levin- supports you in Becoming The Change as opposed to trying to get others to change. When we shift from other focused to "I" focused we become radically self-aware taking ownership of our own thoughts, feelings and behavior so we become FREE. In this episode find out how the Transformation Equation can support you. Continue the conversation: https:...

The best gift we can give to ourselves and future generations is to recognize hurtful patterns and learn and practice new more helpful ones. In this episode we discuss the old model of, Do What I Say, Not As I Do and shift to a new more connected model of, Be The Change. Continue the conversation: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ ⁠https://www.dianesorensen.net/⁠   Free resources: ⁠ http...

In this episode I am sharing my WHY and how Beautiful Behavior came to be. In this episode I share how Beautiful Behavior has evolved over time and how it can support you in your relationships and parenting journey. It's time to HEAL our pain rather than AVOID it through quick fixes and short-term relief. It requires the WILLINGNESS to get emotionally uncomfortable and create REAL and LASTING CHAN...

Welcome to Season 4! In this season I am committed to bringing INTENTION, VALUE and SERVICE to you. This is where we will have conversations about relationships, parenting and meaningful connections. In this season you will hear more about my story and how to shift from perfection (chaos) to connection (confidence).

On this episode my guest, Heather Harding, shares her expertise, experience, and wisdom around gut health and how it impacts depression and anxiety. Heather is a Psychotherapist and Gut Health Nutritionist who has run a private practice for over two decades. More recently Heather is also coaching in the online space to support more people in feeling and living their best life. Heather is also a bu...

I am passionate about self-worth because I spent most of my life feeling alone and not good enough. I talk and teach about this because it is what I have needed the most. You know what they say, “You teach what you most need to learn.” Since starting my personal discovery journey 15 years ago I have been finding my way back to my wholeness.  I continue to heal as I guide others on the journey back...

This feeling of not enough is prevalent in our culture today. It is also at the core of many problematic issues that impact our relationships. The "I'm not good enough" belief is a negative belief we hold about ourselves and and it limits us to what we can and cannot do, say or be. On today's episode we discuss the nature of this belief and how we can begin to shift this generati...

On today’s episode Karleen Savage joins me for a conversation on building confidence. Karleen is a TEDx speaker, hostage negotiator and a seasoned parent who stands at the forefront of empowering parents to instill confidence in their teens. With more than four decades of hands-on experience parenting seven unique children, Karleen has honed her skills in navigating the complexities of raising con...

One of the steps to move from drama and chaos to peace and empowerment is letting go of trying to get others to change. Today, I dive a bit deeper into what this means and how it is possible to be okay even if others around you don’t change. A shift in perspective changes everything. Connect with Diane: on Instagram @dianesorensen.bb https://www.dianesorensen.net/ New FREE Lunch & Learn – Conf...

“Calm is not the absence of chaos. It is the ability to manage your nervous system and response amidst the chaos" -Jenna Hermans   It’s back to school time! Fall is a MAGICAL time, full of newness and possibility. As we step into a new season it can bring a sense of excitement for new routines, structure, and experiences. This new season can also bring big emotions. Children and parents alike...

On today’s episode I am answering a question that I’ve heard some version of many times. It is a question around “having” to set a boundary. First, boundaries aren’t something we HAVE to set. Boundaries are a choice. They are a way of expressing what is important to me and what I am willing or not willing to do to honor that. If we choose not to set our own boundaries, we cannot blame others for o...

This week, Lori Cunningham joins the podcast for a conversation on health and wellness. Lori explains her approach around behavioral change vs. mindset change as she dives into her integrative framework and 5 levels of acceptance. In this conversation we dive into emotional eating, proving ourselves, and what we are really hungry for. Lori Cunningham has over 20 years of experience in the fitness...

How do we raise responsible children? What is responsibility? How do you define it? What do we make responsibility mean about our children? What do we make it mean about ourselves? Is responsibility about working hard OR doing the hard work? In this episode I am talking about responsibility and our children. In this episode I cover: · A barrier to responsibility · How we define responsibility cult...