Becoming a therapist, especially in couples therapy, is demanding. Colette Jane Fehr trained rigorously for 6 years post-grad to navigate intense reactivity, protect people's pain, and help them heal in the moment. It's a complex, live-wire situation. #CouplesTherapy #TherapistLife #EmotionalHealing #MentalHealth #RelationshipAdvice
Joy Kong shares how she turned her passion into a life she actually wanted to live, setbacks and all.
Joy Kong reflects on the freedom that comes with self-acceptance, even against her parents' expectations.
At her lowest point, Joy Kong made an audacious decision: cold-calling hotel rooms just to find someone to talk to.
Ever felt like you marched to your own beat? Colette Jane Fehr shares how her childhood ballet-tights-as-hair phase was just the beginning of a wonderfully unique journey. Embrace your individuality! #EmbraceYourself #ChildhoodMemories #Individuality #BeYourself #Authenticity
Leaving China was not a simple decision for Joy. Hear the raw story of her visa rejection, a difficult marriage, and starting over. This conversation explores the reality of leaving China when life hits a breaking point. If you have ever felt stuck in an isolating environment, this story offers…
Some decisions cannot be made with a chart. Joy Kong knows this because she tried. Three days and three nights of careful, logical reasoning, and still she could not talk herself out of what her gut already knew: she needed to leave China and find her own life, even if…
Told she was falling behind, Joy Kong built her own strategy to catch up — and then some. Full episode on The Life Shift Podcast.
Colette Jane Fehr shares a touching moment where a grown son reflects on his upbringing, explaining how his parents, products of a different generation, struggled with emotions. He acknowledges his own growth and past assumptions about providing for his family, highlighting the evolving understanding of emotional connection. #GenerationalDifferences #EmotionalGrowth #FamilyDynamics…
Shame-based messages met an imaginative inner world. Colette Jane Fehr invented 7 sisters, even faking phone calls, leading to psychological testing. A testament to a rich inner life. #ChildhoodImagination #Storytelling #InnerWorld #ColetteJaneFehr #PsychologicalTesting
Curious about finding your life's purpose? Laurie Collister's first memoir guides you to uncover your sacred contract and calling, even amidst chaos. Discover how journaling can reveal your reason for being. #SacredContract #LifePurpose #FindingYourCalling #PersonalGrowth #LaurieCollister
If you're seeking couples therapy, ask potential therapists: 'What percentage of your practice is couples work? Are you trained in a specific couples therapy model?' This ensures you find a specialist, not just a generalist, to avoid unintentional damage. #CouplesTherapy #TherapistTips #RelationshipAdvice #MentalHealth
Laurie Collister describes a period of intense personal destruction – a breakup, a car crash, and a house fire. It felt like a complete reset was needed to build anew. The profound takeaway? Sometimes, we need to burn it all down to truly begin. #LifeShift #PersonalGrowth #NewBeginnings #Resilience
Learn to regulate yourself and communicate your needs. Colette Jane Fehr shares a script: 'This is hard, it makes me uncomfortable, but this relationship is important. I want to share my inner experience.' Focus on your feelings, not blame. #EmotionalMaturity #CommunicationSkills #RelationshipAdvice #SelfAwareness #ColetteJaneFehr
Loneliness can become so ingrained it feels like the norm. Laurie Collister shares how stepping away from the familiar, even when scary, leads to a better place. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #Loneliness #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #TheLifeShiftPodcast
Instead of self-criticism for motivation, Colette Jane Fehr speaks to her inner child. She acknowledges pain, connects with others globally experiencing similar struggles, and allows herself to feel genuinely. This path to self-love emerged from her challenging marriage and divorce, leading her to become a therapist. #SelfLove #InnerChild #TherapyJourney #EmotionalHealing…
Did finishing her memoir bring closure, or feel like a 'to be continued'? Laurie Collister shares how she approached the end of one chapter and the start of another, launching her second memoir in July 2027. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com…
Don't let self-doubt silence you. Colette Jane Fehr shares why speaking your truth, even with potential disappointment, is vital. It hurts more to abandon yourself and live with regret. #SelfEmpowerment #SpeakYourTruth #PersonalGrowth #ColetteJaneFehr #TheLifeShiftPodcast
There's a version of silence that looks like peace. No arguments, no drama, nothing visibly wrong. Colette built that life. She chose it, almost on purpose, after growing up in a house where conflict felt dangerous. And for years, it worked fine. Until she sat on the couch three weeks…
Laurie Collister shares her journey from people-pleasing to self-prioritization. She's no longer playing second fiddle; she's stepping into her own as the main character. Discover the freedom of shedding the need to win friends at all costs. #SelfDiscovery #PersonalGrowth #MainCharacter #Empowerment #LaurieCollister
People often hold back in therapy, fearing conflict or poor reactions. Colette Jane Fehr calls this the 'siren song of avoidance.' It's not the other person's fault; it's the fear of vulnerability. #Vulnerability #CommunicationSkills #TherapyInsights #EmotionalHealth #SelfImprovement
Writing memoirs helps clarify identity, acceptance, and boundaries. Discovering who you are, what you accept, and what behavior you won't tolerate leads to a clearer character. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #SelfDiscovery #MemoirWriting #PersonalGrowth #Authenticity
Colette Jane Fehr shares a powerful moment of realizing profound disconnection, understanding the deep need for emotional support and connection in a partnership. A realization that something essential was missing, even before she had the words for it. #EmotionalConnection #RelationshipGoals #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness
Understanding emotional disconnect in marriage is essential for couples navigating the quiet struggles of daily life. This personal story reveals the true cost of silence and how to begin reconnecting. Many of us build a peaceful life on the surface, only to realize that unexpressed feelings are creating a barrier…
