Relationships are one of the richest mirrors we have.
In this tender episode of The Unhurried Life, Ingrid and Adrien explore how relationships—romantic, parental, or otherwise—can reveal our inner world and offer powerful opportunities for healing.
They talk about the role of self-responsibility in connection, how unhealed wounds often get activated in partnership, and why choosing to face these tender places can bring us back to our essence.
Through personal stories from their marriage and parenting journey, they reflect on the tools and insights that have helped them return to themselves again and again—particularly in moments of conflict, guilt, and vulnerability.
We speak to the power of learning how to have conscious conversations—where blame softens, truth emerges, and both people are given space to feel seen and heard. And we explore how every relationship becomes more alive and liberating when we take full responsibility for what’s ours and let others do the same.
This conversation is heartfelt and honest. It might stir something in you—so let it be a gentle invitation. There’s no perfect way to do this work. But by slowing down, staying curious, and choosing to meet ourselves and others with more compassion, we create space for love to deepen and expand.
In this episode, we talk about:
* What it means to feel safe with another because we feel safe within ourselves
* The difference between speaking from a trigger vs. speaking from deeper truth
* How learning conscious conversation tools helped us reconnect during conflict
* The beauty and challenge of holding space for a child’s full emotional expression
* And why every relationship, if we let it, can become a path back to our essence
We’d love to hear from you—drop a comment or connect with us at unhurried.body@gmail.com
Resources:
* Rooted Rest - join Ingrid’s next rest circle: https://www.IngridLillo.com/rootedrest
* About Imago Therapy for relationships: https://imagorelationships.org/
* The Aware Baby, Aletha Jauch Solter
* The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children, Dr Shefali
Thank you so much for joining us today as we explore what it means to live an unhurried life.
➡️ If you’d like to continue the conversation, you can head to Ingrid’s website
https://www.IngridLillo.com
and follow her Substack,Unhurried Life, where she shares deeply insightful and vulnerable reflections on slowing down, embodiment, and living in alignment with our ancient physiology. Through her writing, she explores the complexities of modern life and the freedom that comes with choosing a different path—one rooted in presence, connection, and full authentic expression.
➡️ You can also follow Adrien’s journey on YouTube, where he shares his experience of transitioning from a corporate career to a slower, more intentional life in the Swedish forest. Through his content, he explores entrepreneurship, self-sufficiency, permaculture, and the pursuit of financial and personal freedom—offering insights on how to build a values-aligned life with multiple income streams, creativity, and a deep connection to nature.
We’re excited to grow alongside you.
Until next time, stay present and live unhurried. ❤️