This Week’s Listener Question:

What’s wrong with me? Every time I go home for the holidays, I revert back to my teenage self. I’ve matured so much since the but I act like a rebellious adolescent around my parents and siblings.

SOUL Group Questions:

To build connection with a friend or in your Soul Group, ask each other these questions.

1. During the holiday, how do you regress or revert back to an older version of yourself?

2. How can you prepare yourself ahead of time for all the stress in this season? What do you need or want that might be different this year?

3. Who could be an ally for you this year, someone who holds you accountable for who you want to be? How can you purposefully plan with them?

4. What 3 values do you want to prioritize this holiday season? How will you live them out?

5. How can you anchor yourself in the person you’re trying to become or create? What the first step?

Resources:

Laura is hosting 3 free classes during the holidays to help prepare you for all the big emotions that come up this time of year. To register – Free Sign Up

To sign up for one-on-one grief and/or faith support with Laura, visit griefandhope.org

To ask Laura to speak at your event – laurabusse.com

Have a question for us? Send it to questions@soulenchilada.com

Learn more about Laura’s ministry The 3 O’Clock Wake Up Call – HERE

Learn more about Christine Ruth, counseling practice, and future retreats – HERE

This Week’s Listener Question:

Thanksgiving is in two weeks. I really don’t want to host my extended family because we’re divided on several key topics. How do I navigate family division and still enjoy the holidays?

SOUL Group Questions:

To build connection with a friend or in your Soul Group, ask each other these questions.

1. When you think about Thanksgiving this year, what feelings and thoughts come up for you?

2. Think of a time when you had “gridlock” with a partner or family member. How have you learned to love in the midst of conflict or disagreements?

3. In what ways could you practice self-care and self-compassion in this post-election and pre-holiday season?

4. Why do you think it’s important to H.A.L.T. (hungry, angry, lonely, tired) a conversation until you can take care of yourself?

5. Where are your safe spaces that you can express your genuine feelings and be present for others to express theirs?

Resources:

Laura is hosting 3 free classes during the holidays to help prepare you for all the big emotions that come up this time of year. To register – Free Sign Up

To sign up for one-on-one grief and/or faith support with Laura, visit griefandhope.org

To ask Laura to speak at your event – laurabusse.com

Have a question for us? Send it to questions@soulenchilada.com

Learn more about Laura’s ministry The 3 O’Clock Wake Up Call – HERE

Learn more about Christine Ruth, counseling practice, and future retreats – HERE

This Week’s Listener Question:

I’m in a really uncomfortable space. I used to be in breadwinner for our family. Now my husband and I switched places. He’s going to work and I’m staying home with the kids. I feel lost, without direction, in this new role. How do I motivate myself in this weird space?

SOUL Group Questions:

To build connection with a friend or in your Soul Group, ask each other these questions.

1. What uncomfortable transition or liminal space do you find yourself in?

2. What different emotions are you noticing in your current space?

3. How can you create “sacred space” in this season of your life? What needs to shift in order to do so?

4. Laura and Christine talked about slowing down, honoring your emotions, reflecting, and trusting the process. Which it the hardest for you to do? Why do you think so?

5. What’s your one take away from this podcast you want to remember and apply in your life?

Resources: In Midlife by Murray Stein – Book

To sign up for one-on-one grief and/or faith support with Laura, visit griefandhope.org

Have a question for us? Send it to questions@soulenchilada.com

Learn more about Laura’s ministry The 3 O’Clock Wake Up Call – HERE

Learn more about Christine Ruth, counseling practice, and future retreats – HERE