Explore the heart of personal growth with "My Inner Knowing," where raw, authentic stories illuminate our journey through life, relationships, and parenting. Hosted by two master communicators—Theresa Hubbard, a mental health therapist, and Walker Bird, a trial lawyer—no subject is too taboo for our exploration. Designed to feel like a warm conversation among friends, each episode invites you into thought-provoking discussions to foster self-inquiry, promote personal development, and lead to ...
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Theresa Hubbard And Walker Bird Podcasts
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Seeing More Clearly with Dr. Brent Metz
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1:03:56“Facts are facts. Some things happened or didn’t happen, and when we’re willing to see clearly, we give ourselves the possibility to choose differently.” In this conversation, Theresa and Walker sit down with Dr. Brent E. Metz, a sociocultural anthropologist at the University of Kansas, to explore what it truly means to learn, reflect, and view the…
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Unfolding into the Forest | Reflections from Our First Oregon Retreat
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48:59“Watching everybody find a little bit more freedom—it’s powerful to see people willing to step in and see themselves more clearly so they can see others more clearly.” In this episode, Theresa and Walker revisit Unfolding into the Forest—their first My Inner Knowing retreat held on the Oregon Coast. What began with a sprained ankle, heavy rain, and…
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From Vision to Divine Provision with Linda Howard
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1:04:57“You can’t just pray about it, you have to be about it.” In this episode, Theresa and Walker sit down with Linda Howard, attorney, compliance leader, and author of From Vision to Divine Provision: The Islamic Art of Sacred Manifestation. Linda shares the seven-step framework that has guided her through decades of professional and personal transform…
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What 100 Episodes Have Taught Us | Theresa & Walker Reflect with Mandy Froehlich
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1:11:22"Growth is hard, and not growing is hard. Choose your hard." In this special 100th-episode celebration, the tables turn as Theresa and Walker become the guests. Their very first guest, Mandy Froehlich, returns to interview them about what a hundred conversations have revealed—about healing, curiosity, and the courage it takes to stay on the path of…
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The Unshaming Way with Dr. David Bedrick
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1:22:59“Maybe our symptoms aren’t mistakes to fix, but messages waiting to be heard.” What if the parts of us we’ve labeled as broken were never problems at all? In this conversation, Dr. David Bedrick joins Theresa and Walker to explore how shame, resistance, and even pain can be invitations into deeper awareness. They talk about the courage it takes to …
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“Scrolling on your phone in the morning or at night sounds like a horrible idea. Horrible.” We live in a world that makes almost everything easy—meals delivered, problems solved with a click, answers at our fingertips. But that ease comes with a cost. Our brains are built for creativity, problem-solving, and connection, yet convenience often keeps …
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“There is freedom in being able to be disliked, but I put effort into not being careless with it.” Most of us long to be liked, but that desire sometimes keeps us quiet, reactive, or people-pleasing. What if the path to freedom lies in speaking with integrity, even when it means being disliked? In this conversation, Theresa and Walker explore the t…
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“If presence is the antidote to rumination, then every moment of awareness becomes an opening into healing.” Rumination can feel heavy, circular, and unresolved. But what if presence is the key to breaking that cycle? In this conversation, Theresa is joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Nancy Yen Cosseron as Walker prepares for trial. T…
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“An intelligent person takes in the facts, but a wise person listens to themselves and finds what truly fits.” What does it mean to be intelligent, and what does it mean to be wise? In this episode, Theresa is joined by her son Luke for a heartfelt conversation about the differences between intelligence and wisdom, and how each one shapes the way w…
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Living From Inner Guidance with Laura Dungan
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1:03:12"You’re supported. You already have what you need in you." What do you do when life strips away what you thought defined you? For Laura Dungan, losing her hearing as a lifelong musician forced her into a different kind of listening — one that opened doors to guidance, resilience, and a new way of holding power. Laura is a community organizer and au…
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"I’m gonna live before I’m gone." It’s easy to dismiss a comment or label — until it hits something tender inside. In this conversation, Walker shares what happened when someone called him a “thrill seeker” and the reactive words that tumbled out. Theresa and Walker explore the difference between reacting from an old wound and responding from an in…
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"We’re all little, aren’t we? Our little bitty selves looking for the experience of being seen, heard, valued, loved, appreciated." Sibling rivalry doesn’t stay in childhood. The roles we grow up playing — the golden child, the baby, the black sheep, the caretaker — often follow us into adulthood, shaping our sense of worth and how we connect with …
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The Depression Cure in Action with Dr. Stephen Ilardi (Part Two)
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1:14:40"We know what the human brain needs to thrive." In Part One, Dr. Stephen Ilardi helped us understand why depression has become so common in modern life and what it means to meet it with presence and grounded hope. In Part Two, we go deeper into the practical, lifestyle-based steps that can help lift depression and protect mental health over the lon…
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Why Modern Life Fuels Depression with Dr. Stephen Ilardi (Part One)
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51:03"We’re playing for keeps here." When you sit down with Dr. Stephen Ilardi, you realize quickly this is someone who’s spent a lifetime not only studying depression, but also sitting in the room with it, teaching about it, and working to change how we understand it. In Part One of our conversation, Dr. Ilardi shares why depression has become so commo…
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“I think I was trained to be uncomfortable unintentionally.” Theresa’s words open the door to a conversation about how we cope with discomfort, avoid pain, and sometimes stay stuck without realizing we had a choice. This episode explores the inner shifts that happen when we stop avoiding and start choosing the kind of pain that leads to healing. We…
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The Untarnished Truth of InterCountry Adoption
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1:09:22What if the truth about adoption wasn’t what you thought it was? In this eye-opening conversation, international adoptee advocate Lynelle Long joins us to share the untarnished truth about inter-country adoption—what’s lost, what’s hidden, and what so many adoptees are still fighting to reclaim. We talk about everything from falsified records to th…
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Man vs Bear: A Conversation on Safety and Trust
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45:36⚠️ Sensitive Content: Sexual Assault and Trauma This episode includes real, personal stories about sexual assault and trauma. If that feels tender or overwhelming right now, we invite you to listen with care or come back when the timing feels right. And if anything we share brings something up for you, please know you're not alone. It’s okay to rea…
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The Refuge That Pointed Me Back to Myself
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1:02:02"What if the biggest growth happens in the quietest places?" Theresa didn’t expect a family trip to stir so much reflection, but from the heights of the Eiffel Tower to a tiny medieval church no one planned to visit, the journey offered more than beautiful views. It became a chance to notice where her body felt safe, where it didn’t, and what it me…
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The Power of Self-Trust with Jess Arachchi
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55:01What does it take to truly trust yourself? In this powerful conversation, Motherhood Wellness Coach Jess Arachchi joins us to share her journey of healing, nervous system regulation, and the deep inner work that allows us to return to ourselves—especially when life feels overwhelming. From navigating anxiety and panic to parenting with presence, Je…
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Surprises, Stereotypes & the Beauty of the Blue Ridge
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54:02Some of the most powerful lessons show up when we least expect them. In this episode, Walker shares reflections from a recent hiking trip through the Blue Ridge Mountains—and how it turned into a journey of insight, judgment, and rediscovery. From wild rhododendrons and quartz outcrops to surprising trail companions, this story is full of unexpecte…
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What happens when perfectionism stands in the way of progress? In this heartfelt episode, Walker opens up about the pressure he’s feeling under a looming deadline and how perfectionism is getting in the way of completion. Together, Theresa and Walker explore personal empowerment—not as a performance, but as a process of returning to ourselves. What…
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How to Navigate Heartbreak Without Losing Yourself
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57:55Heartbreak hurts—but it doesn’t have to mean you’ve lost who you are. In this vulnerable and reflective episode, Theresa and Walker sit down to talk through the heartbreaks that left a mark—and the healing that followed. From high school breakups to the unraveling of long-term relationships, this conversation explores how we process emotional pain,…
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Ever feel like you’re doing everything right and still struggling? In this honest, soul-level conversation, Theresa and Walker open up about navigating pain, burnout, and healing, without bypassing the hard parts. What You’ll Learn → Why meditation isn’t about perfection—and how to meet yourself where you are → The surprising link between self-trus…
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What if your inner whisper—the one you’ve been ignoring—is actually the way home? In this powerful episode, Brad Hill shares the emotional journey of healing generational wounds, honoring anger, and learning to love himself and others well. What You’ll Learn Why cynicism and sarcasm might be clues to deeper healing The cost of not facing emotional …
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What if the safety you feel isn’t real—but a role you’re playing? In this reflective and honest conversation, Theresa and Walker explore how self worth, safety, and identity intersect in relationships at work, at home, and within ourselves. They unpack how the roles we adopt—especially in professional or intimate settings—can protect us, but also k…
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Creating from Within with Judith Corvin-Blackburn
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58:37Can the life we want begin with what we believe? In this expansive conversation, Judith Corvin-Blackburn returns to share how we co-create our reality through inner awareness, soul memory, and energetic alignment. What You’ll Learn How to access the sixth dimension and understand sacred geometry Why unconscious beliefs may be shaping more than you …
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How We Build Self Worth, Lose It, and Reclaim It
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46:00What does it really mean to feel worthy—not just in theory, but in the deepest corners of our lives? This episode invites you into a heartfelt, raw conversation about where self worth begins and how we keep coming home to it, even when it seems to slip away. What You’ll Learn Why self worth isn’t a destination—it’s a practice How to reconnect to yo…
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Navigating Anxiety Triggers in Relationships
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55:35Ever felt your nervous system hijacked without understanding why? In this vulnerable conversation, Theresa and Walker share a personal journey through unexpected anxiety and the relationship dynamics that emerge when one partner is triggered. What You'll Learn How various triggers can activate the nervous system without conscious awareness Why prot…
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From Things to Healing - When Self-Investment Saves Relationships
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54:13Theresa and Walker explore their evolving relationship with material possessions and personal growth in this heartfelt episode of My Inner Knowing. Walker shares the powerful story of how investing in emotional maturity literally saved his relationship with his daughter after they didn't speak for nearly two years. Theresa reveals her journey from …
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"At 12 Years Old, I Knew I Was Supposed to Help People"
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1:00:59"Problems don't leave people, no matter where they are in the world." In this inspiring episode of My Inner Knowing, therapist Carlen Sims shares his remarkable journey of discovering his purpose at just 12 years old through AOL Instant Messenger conversations and following that string of inner knowing across continents. Join hosts Theresa Hubbard …
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"I Said That?" Breaking the Habit of Negative Self-Talk
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38:58"She called herself stupid. And I was like, what? I mean, it's not even a word I would begin to associate with my mom." Theresa Hubbard and Walker Bird explore the unconscious habit of calling ourselves names and how becoming aware of our internal dialogue is the first step toward self-compassion and personal freedom. Episode Highlights (00:04:39) …
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Catapult into Career #2: The Unexpected Catalyst of Becoming a Medium
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54:48"I was standing on the ballroom floor, and in a moment of stillness, this rush of information just flooded through." In this fascinating episode of My Inner Knowing podcast, Maryann Kelly shares her remarkable journey from a 33-year career in IT and Finance to becoming an international Medium specializing in holistic health and energy work. Join ho…
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Healing Family Relationships: How to Create Deeper Connections with Siblings and Parents
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1:07:18"How did we not know? As much as we talked, as well as we get along, how did we not know?" In this eye-opening episode of My Inner Knowing podcast, Theresa Hubbard reveals the weekend that changed everything for her and her siblings. Join hosts Theresa Hubbard and Walker Bird as they share the powerful framework that transformed their family relati…
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Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence: Uncovering Your Inner Knowing
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1:00:07"I was drowning in everyone else's emotions until I couldn't recognize my own." In this soul-stirring episode of My Inner Knowing podcast, guest Kristin Webb takes us through her profound journey of self-discovery and emotional intelligence as she learned to separate her authentic feelings from the emotional chaos around her. Discover how this pers…
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My Daughter Called Me "Bye Bye": Overcoming Parenting Stress
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1:02:56What happens when your toddler starts calling you "Bye Bye" instead of "Daddy"? In this raw and emotional episode, Walker shares the heartbreaking moment that forced him to reconsider his priorities as a parent. Join hosts Theresa and Walker as they discuss practical approaches to viewing parenting as an ongoing experiment rather than expecting per…
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From Conflict to Connection: A Real Talk on Relationships
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59:32Ever found yourself in a heated argument over something as small as a phone charger? In this deeply honest episode, Walker Bird and Theresa Hubbard unpack a real-life moment of conflict, exploring emotional triggers, communication breakdowns, and the deeper layers of personal growth in relationships. From navigating past traumas to breaking pattern…
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How to Build Confidence at Work & Strengthen Workplace Relationships
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1:07:17Workplace relationships can shape your overall experience at work—for better or worse. In this episode of My Inner Knowing, Theresa Hubbard and Walker discuss building confidence in professional settings while fostering healthy, supportive connections with colleagues. They share personal stories, simple mindset shifts, and practical strategies to h…
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10 Essential Skills to Build Stronger and Healthier Relationships
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57:26In this special Q&A episode of My Inner Knowing, hosts Walker Bird and Theresa Hubbard introduce their upcoming course, 10 Essential Skills to Building Stronger and Healthier Relationships. They explore the foundations of trust, authenticity, and communication while answering questions on navigating relationships—whether with partners, family, frie…
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Navigating the Complexity of Friendship: Growth, Boundaries, and Self-Awareness
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1:02:16Friendships are powerful mirrors, reflecting our personal growth, emotional patterns, and boundaries. In this heartfelt episode, Walker Bird and Theresa Hubbard explore the evolution of friendships, the impact of childhood experiences, and how self-awareness and healthy boundaries create more fulfilling relationships. Through real-life stories and …
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Holding Space For Hard Conversations
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1:13:42In this episode, Walker Bird and Theresa Hubbard get real about the messy, emotional side of relationships. Using a recent property management dispute as an example, they explore how past trauma, emotional triggers, and professional roles can complicate communication with a partner. Through their honest and raw conversation, Walker and Theresa shar…
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The Power of Vulnerability in Personal and Professional Life
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39:46Walker Bird and Theresa Hubbard are joined by Mary Messner to discuss her journey of trusting her intuition during a major life transition. Mary opens up about her decision to leave a demanding executive role to become a stay-at-home mom—a choice that challenged her sense of identity and forced her to confront societal expectations and self-doubt. …
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In this episode, Walker Bird and Theresa Hubbard sit down with Connor Link to discuss the journey of self-discovery, healing, and human connection. Connor shares how his experience as a competitive climber helped him build trust in himself and face fear head-on, eventually leading him to his work as a facilitator and coach. They explore what it mea…
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Becoming Unshakeable: From Self Doubt to Daring
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51:20In this episode of My Inner Knowing, co-hosts Theresa Hubbard and Walker Bird invite you to explore what it truly means to become unshakeable, a theme inspired by their upcoming wellness retreat in Missouri this March. This heartfelt conversation unpacks the real meaning of courage, shifting away from ego-driven daring to embracing boldness grounde…
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In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Walker Bird and Theresa Hubbard unpack the layered meaning behind the phrase "It is what it is." Through personal stories and heartfelt reflections, they explore how acceptance, self-awareness, and thoughtful communication shape our experiences and relationships. Together, the hosts dive into the complexitie…
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In this heartfelt episode of My Inner Knowing, Theresa and Walker explore the tender emotions of shame and regret, sharing personal stories that reveal how these feelings shape our choices and connections. Theresa reflects on pivotal moments from her past, including witnessing injustice and facing fear, while Walker offers insights on courage, vuln…
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Know Your Soul – Unlocking Higher Consciousness
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1:01:05In this inspiring episode of My Inner Knowing, co-hosts Theresa and Walker welcome Dr. Joe Howell, founder of The Institute for Conscious Being, as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Dr. Howell shares his moving story of transformation—a journey shaped by personal tragedy and profound realizations that led him and his wife, Lark, to create a space…
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The Gravity of the Soul and Echoes of the Spirit
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1:08:47In Episode 57 of My Inner Knowing, hosts Theresa Hubbard and Walker Bird sit down with spiritual teacher and author Dr. Jonathan Ellerby for a thought-provoking discussion on spiritual intelligence and the journey to authenticity. Ellerby reflects on his concept of the "spirit of the place," describing it as a presence or intelligence that connects…
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In this powerful episode of My Inner Knowing, hosts Theresa Hubbard and Walker Bird are joined by Dr. Joel Bennett to explore the transformative power of self-compassion and empathy in healing familial relationships. Drawing from Buddhist principles like Bodhichitta, they discuss the importance of separating personal identity from parental influenc…
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In this episode of My Inner Knowing, we are joined by Pattie Brooks Anderson, a talented artist from Florence, Oregon, to explore the transformative and healing power of art. Pattie reflects on the importance of "sacred solitude" in her creative process and shares how her practices in yoga and qigong infuse depth and intention into her work. By sha…
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Navigating Subconscious Family Roles and Dynamics
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1:01:01In this episode of My Inner Knowing, hosts Theresa Hubbard and Walker Bird explore the fascinating and complex world of family dynamics and subconscious role behaviors. They explore how roles established in childhood continue to shape interactions and emotional patterns in adulthood, often without us even realizing it. Can we allow those we love to…
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