{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 518: How to Deal with an Expectation Hangover with Mischa","description":"In this heartfelt and relatable session, Christine coaches Mischa\u2014a high-achieving, only child who\u2019s used to getting what she wants and is now navigating a season where nothing seems to be going her way. After leaving a toxic job and experiencing disappointment in love, Mischa feels stuck in what Christine calls an expectation hangover: the emotional crash that comes when reality doesn\u2019t match our hopes. Together, they explore how unmet desires are not punishments but powerful invitations to grow. Christine helps Mischa see how her childhood pattern of being soothed by \u201cgetting what she wanted\u201d now limits her ability to self-soothe and find peace when life doesn\u2019t deliver. This episode invites all of us to stop labeling difficult seasons as problems\u2014and instead recognize them as sacred opportunities to develop resilience, self-worth, and inner stability. If you\u2019ve ever felt like you\u2019re doing all the work but life just isn\u2019t \u201cflowing,\u201d this conversation will help you see that you are in flow\u2014just on a deeper, soul-centered level.   Consider\/Ask Yourself Are you in a season where it feels like you just can\u2019t get what you want? Do you find your worth tied to achievement, attention, or validation? When life doesn\u2019t go your way, do you resist or allow yourself to feel the disappointment? What might shift if you learned to find safety and love within yourself\u2014no matter what\u2019s happening externally?   Key Insights and A-HAs Expectation hangovers aren\u2019t setbacks\u2014they\u2019re realignments. True freedom comes when we stop needing things outside us to validate our worth. Discomfort is not failure\u2014it\u2019s emotional strength training. We repeat childhood patterns until we consciously choose new responses. Flow isn\u2019t always about ease; sometimes it\u2019s about deep integration and recalibration.   How to Deepen the Work When things don\u2019t go your way, pause and ask: \u201cWhat is this season teaching me?\u201d Sit with disappointment rather than rushing to fix or distract from it. Journal about times when you\u2019ve equated love or safety with \u201cgetting what you want.\u201d Practice self-validation by naming three things you\u2019re proud of\u2014no external approval required. Reframe \u201cstuckness\u201d as a recalibration period where your soul is upgrading your inner strength.   Upcoming Program Emerge 2025 \u2014 A 3-Month Integration Journey for Women Christine\u2019s newest program is for women who already know their patterns but still feel stuck repeating them. Through live coaching, somatic breathwork, and embodiment practices, you\u2019ll integrate what you\u2019ve learned and create sustainable transformation. Starts: Spring 2025 Format: Live online coaching container Learn More & Register: christinehassler.com\/emerge2025   Sponsor: BEAM Dream Powder Struggling with sleep? Christine recommends BEAM Dream Powder, an all-natural blend designed to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed\u2014without grogginess. Over 17.5 million nights of sleep have been improved with BEAM, and 92% of users report better rest. Special Offer: Get up to 40% off for a limited time at shopbeam.com\/overit with code OVERIT.   Social Media + Resources: Christine Hassler \u2014 Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: jill@christinehassler.com \u2014 For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches. ","author_name":"Life Coaching with Christine Hassler","author_url":"http:\/\/christinehassler.com\/podcast\/","html":"