4 Ways to Know if Your Relationship is Sustainable

I get questions regularly from folks asking things like, “based on what’s happening right now in our relationship, do you think we can make it? Is it worth trying?” And I totally understand that consideration, especially when you’ve been doing what feels like EVERYTHING to try to make the relationship work.

Here’s what I will say: there is a lot to think about when it comes to determining whether your relationship is something you can participate in for the long haul. I want to offer some aspects of your partnership to consider if you are finding yourself wondering this same thing.

The Grief of Growth

I’ve been talking with lots of folks about grief recently. Has this been coming up for you, too? As exciting as change and growth and healing are, there is sadness that goes along with these transitions. It’s something I wished we talked about more, but we don’t. There is so much focus on the beauty of change and healing (which is positivity-washed) that we sometimes forget that sadness fits in with all of it.

Elizabeth GilletteSeptember 30, 2019grief, heirloom counseling, healing Comment

Rest is Part of Healing

Today I want to talk about a topic that has been near and dear to my heart recently: REST. Relaxation (or just being) does not come naturally to me, but recently I've been learning to appreciate the importance of integrating our experiences as a critical component of healing.

Elizabeth GilletteSeptember 16, 2019healing, hear to heal podcast, self care, heirloom counseling, self worth, self-careComment

Tell the Truth About Your Life

I’ve been thinking a lot about our opportunities to tell the truth about our lives. Do you do this? When someone asks you how you’re doing, are you honest? Or is it just easier to say “good” and move on, burying the truth even deeper inside?

I’ve definitely had my ups and downs over the past several months—and for me, telling the truth about my experience helps me stay in my integrity, stay connected to my humanness and our collective humanness, and gives me permission to be fully myself. No one’s life is perfect. None of us get out of this unscathed.

Elizabeth GilletteSeptember 3, 2019here to heal podcast, healing, heirloom counseling, vulnerabilityComment

here to heal podcast, episode 15: season finale - bringing our whole selves to healing

In the Season 1 finale, Elizabeth shares more about her own personal healing—her continued process around her cancer diagnosis earlier in her life, her journey with fertility, and some exciting news! She also explores some of what she has learned throughout Season 1 related to healing and our continued growth individually and collectively. Elizabeth also shares her deep gratitude for YOUR support of the podcast.

here to heal podcast, episode 14: the importance of language justice and healing

In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Ada Volkmer (she/her) and Monse Ramirez (she/they) who have come together through interpreting, language work and supporting social justice in Asheville, NC. Ada and Monse share their stories of experiences with language barriers, finding communities that resonate with their authentic selves, the importance of self-care and how they share their gifts with their communities.

Elizabeth GilletteAugust 13, 2019hear to heal podcast, social justice, heirloom counseling, ada volkmer, monse ramirezComment

here to heal podcast, episode 13: are you emotionally available?

Today I’m sharing about emotional availability. Do you know what messages you’re sending to others about your willingness to “go there”?

here to heal podcast, episode 12: The Healing Process Sucks But It’s Totally Worth It

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Asheville native Kayla Pittman (she/her) as she shares with us the hard truths about her healing journey. Kayla gets real about how she can be the “queen of hating”, but also knows how important it is to do the healing work. Kayla shares how she has shifted her social media presence from posting all the happy things to getting really honest, open and vulnerable about her healing journey. In turning her pain into power she has inspired her community and created deeper connections.

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here to heal podcast, episode 11: can all wounds be healed?

In today’s episode, I am getting real about a question that has come up for me: “Can all wounds be healed?” As I sat with my emotions, my privilege and my skills I came to the answer “yes”, with a caveat. I’m sharing about the connection between individual experiences and the need for healing in the collective, as well as how I create hope when I’m feeling lost. I can’t wait for you to tune in!

here to heal podcast, episode 10: pain as an invitation to purpose

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Monica LeBlanc (she/her) as she shares about the Enneagram, how it has been a tool in her healing journey and how she incorporates it into her practice.

Elizabeth GilletteJuly 16, 2019enneagram, hear to heal podcast, heirloom counseling, true purpose, healing, Monica LeblancComment

here to heal podcast, episode 9: understanding the importance of your relational impact changes everything

On today’s episode, I am sharing about how relational patterns are passed down from generation to generation, the impact of the healthy adults in children’s lives and how we can be empowered with tools, skills, and knowledge to change our lives and the history of our families.

here to heal podcast, episode 8: aligning with truth to claim your power

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Michele Ashley (she/her). Michele shows up in the world as a conscious change agent, yoga teacher, life mastery coach and conscious business consultant. She is devoted to creating sacred space for others to expand, explore and engage with higher consciousness in order to step out of fear, step into their power and step up to their destiny in life.

Elizabeth GilletteJune 30, 2019heirloom counseling, boundaries, social justice, claim your power, hear to heal podcastComment

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