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The cost of a child, the price of a lie. In today’s episode, we challenge the beliefs that shape relationships and reveal the truth behind timelines, fertility fears, and family expectations. Get ready for a conversation that will make you question everything.

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(2:38) Why we’re speaking up now
(4:19) Disclaimer and emotional reactions
(8:18) What “baby trapping” really means
(11:58) Religion and cultural conditioning
(15:20) Fertility fears and misinformation
(18:03) Bree reflects on her incredible journey as a member of the Evolve Ventures team.
(22:16) What the data actually shows
(29:22) The real cost of raising kids
(35:16) Outro

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In this episode of Evolve Ventures, we open the door to the hidden rhythms of our hearts, the patterns, emotions, and memories that quietly shape our lives. Through stories and insights, we reveal a path toward greater clarity, deeper strength, and relationships filled with more peace. If you’ve ever felt caught in cycles you can’t explain, this conversation is an invitation to face what’s been holding you back and to step into the freedom of lasting change. What you hear here may illuminate more about your journey than you ever thought possible.

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Show notes:
(2:19) Reacting like a child
(6:24) Visualizing emotions as “marbles”
(9:55) Defining trauma imprint and examples
(12:23) How the body stores experiences
(16:13) Meaning out of your story
(21:02) Three steps to recognize patterns
(27:36) Outro

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Why do so many relationships that look strong on the outside secretly fall apart behind closed doors? In today’s episode, we share a hidden truth that most people overlook, but once you see it, you can’t unsee it. It’s the quiet pattern that leaves partners feeling drained, disconnected, and questioning their future together. We’ve seen it in clients, we’ve lived it ourselves, and we know it might be showing up in your life too. If you’ve ever wondered why love sometimes feels heavier than it should, this conversation is for you.

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#430 | Why You're Tolerating The A*****e, and How to Break Free - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/430-why-youre-tolerating-the-a-e-and-how-to-break-free/id1511831621?i=1000723846545

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(2:09) A story of burnout and imbalance
(10:38) Why the unequal value of time destroys love
(13:27) Gender roles, fear, and silent suffering
(16:47) JC talks about the Evolve Ventures community, where she can be authentic and have meaningful conversations.
(20:09) The data on invisible household labor
(25:12) How to shift beliefs and create equity
(28:46) The CPE model for shared ownership
(32:57) Outro

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Boundaries are the poetry of self-respect. In this episode, we unpack why so many people get them wrong and how to finally get them right. We share the real definition of a boundary, the trap of outsourcing them to others, and how fear of rejection keeps us stuck. With personal stories and honest conversation, we show how boundaries tie directly to values, self-respect, and growth. If you’ve struggled to set limits without guilt, this episode will give you the clarity and courage to honor yourself.

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(2:15) Boundaries aren’t team projects with others
(6:36) Outsourcing boundaries to others
(10:46) Personal story of boundary clarity
(12:58) Needs and values underneath boundaries
(17:56) What a boundary really means
(22:12) Requests Vs. Boundaries in real life
(27:14) Why boundaries change as we evolve
(31:48) Outro

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In today’s powerful episode of Evolve Ventures, we open up about the traps that keep so many of us stuck with people and situations that drain us. Together, we share our own stories, the patterns we’ve seen in others, and the tough truth about why love alone isn’t enough to create change. More importantly, we remind each other that breaking free is possible, that you don’t have to tolerate mistreatment, and that real hope is waiting on the other side.

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Show notes:
(2:20) Tolerating toxic people in life
(4:24) The seven-times tolerance cycle
(8:26) Client's story of abuse and denial
(13:20) When hope becomes the real trap
(18:11) Bianca’s breaking point and escape
(23:14) Derek thanks Emilia and Bianca for his phenomenal experience as a member of the Evolve Ventures team.
(29:47) Fear, responsibility, and breaking free
(39:02) Choosing hope in a new direction
(43:24) Outro

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When your parts align, your soul finds its rhythm. In this episode, we share how “parts work” from Internal Family Systems can help you understand your inner chaos and bring balance back to your life. With simple stories and analogies, we show how your true self can lead with clarity, calm, and compassion. If you’ve been craving more peace and direction, this one’s for you.

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Show notes:
(2:44) What are “parts” in IFS
(5:32) Why we feel at war with ourselves
(7:32) Personal stories of inner conflict
(9:21) Rowboat and paddleboard analogies
(14:54) Exiles, firefighters, and managers explained
(18:25) Questions to ground yourself in the moment
(22:34) Outro

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Joy isn’t something you find, it’s something you make. In today’s episode, we share the shifts that helped us move past old stories and step into lives filled with meaning and light. With simple choices and intentional design, joy becomes less of a fleeting spark and more of a steady flame. If you’ve been wondering whether joy can be yours, this conversation is your reminder that it already can.

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Show notes:
(3:11) Owning our narratives and excuses
(5:53) Why chasing external things fails us
(10:07) How your environment shapes daily joy
(12:52) Eddie shares his uplifting and empowering experience with the Evolve Ventures Society.
(14:03) Bianca’s journey through excuses and growth
(16:43) The power of control and choice
(18:33) Design thinking as a framework for joy
(20:13) Prototyping joy in real life
(23:50) Outro

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In this heartfelt episode of Evolve Ventures, we open up about the hidden cost of toxic expectations placed on men and how those same narratives affect all of us. From moments where vulnerability is shut down to the belief that love must be earned, we share why these patterns cause so much silent suffering and how choosing compassion and emotional safety can change everything. Together, we look at what it means to evolve beyond outdated roles and step into a future built on authenticity, connection, and true strength.

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Show notes:
(2:04) When vulnerability gets dismissed
(6:19) Alcohol, pain, and generational cycles
(8:01) A client’s belief that love must be earned
(17:43) Outdated roles in a modern world
(20:37) Evolving into emotionally intelligent humans
(26:33) Outro

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