Description

If you or someone you know has difficulty connecting with others and/or God, this is a must listen! In today’s powerful conversation, Rachel Powell shares profound wisdom on how to build healthier relationships by becoming intentional about the spaces we enter, create, and sustain. She reminds us that connection isn’t something that “just happens”—it’s cultivated. And it begins with choice.
Rachel unpacks the impact of empathy, mutual care, and emotional awareness, explaining how these practices shape the quality and depth of our relationships. Whether you're healing from past relational wounds or seeking stronger community, this episode will give you the language and tools to create environments where connection can thrive.
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode

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  You have the power to choose and invite healthy relational spaces—and say no to the ones that drain you.

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  Connection depends on how others choose to show up, not just your own effort.

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  Simple, intentional practices can deepen your relationships and build trust.
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  Understanding someone’s wounds helps you respond with compassion, not defensiveness..

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  Seeing another person’s heart—not just their behavior—is transformative.

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  Choosing the right environments and people empowers you to grow and flourish.

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Host: Elsa Martin IG: @wholebynutrition and @theelsamartin