Rediscovering You By Living Apart Together with Sana Akhand, Host of the Thriving In Love Podcast

Sana, Host of the 'Thriving In Love' podcast, shares her experience of 'living apart together' with her husband, which inspired a movement. They decided to live in separate apartments in New York City to have space and freedom to discover themselves as individuals. This allowed them to have intentional time together and explore their own interests. Sana emphasizes the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energy and taking time for self-care and rest. She also discusses the practice of emotional alchemy, which involves journaling and processing emotions to understand their underlying causes. In this conversation, Sana and Mariette discuss the importance of personal growth, breaking cycles, and finding authentic connections. They explore the concept of karma and how making different choices can lead to new paths and timelines. They also emphasize the significance of community and belonging, sharing personal experiences of building friendships and creating a sense of community. Sana talks about her Friendship Club, a space for people to connect and be their authentic selves. They discuss the power of journaling, the benefits of small talk, and the importance of asking for help and support.For more information on Friendship Club, the Thriving In Love podcast, hire Sana for a speaking engagement, or to connect with Sana, jump on her website here.TakeawaysLiving apart together can provide space and freedom for individuals to discover themselves and explore their own interests.Balancing masculine and feminine energy is important for overall well-being and maintaining a healthy relationship.Taking time for self-care and rest is essential for mental and emotional health.Practicing emotional alchemy, such as journaling and processing emotions, can lead to self-discovery and healing. Making different choices can break cycles and lead to new paths and timelines.Community and belonging are essential for personal growth and well-being.Being authentic and vulnerable in relationships allows for deeper connections.Journaling can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and growth.Asking for help and support is not a burden but an opportunity for others to feel good about themselves. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:20 Living Apart Together: Discovering Individuality06:03 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energy09:28 The Importance of Self-Care and Rest13:08 Emotional Alchemy: Processing Emotions26:32 The Power of Community and Belonging28:26 Authentic Connections and Vulnerability30:34 The Benefits of Journaling and Self-Reflection37:32 Asking for Help: A Gift to OthersWant to support the show? Follow the show and leave me a 5 Star Review please! You can also become a member! Click here for membership details.Check out my favorite things *which also support the show* Silk & Sonder planners, Jesse Carroll Voiceover Coaching (use code MOTM for 20% off!), Savvi clothing & lifestyle products, Monat skincare, makeup and haircare products, apply for The Free Website Guys help you with building a website, Riverside.fm and their amazing recording and editing products.Thank you for listening! XO, MarietteHave a topic you'd like me to discuss? Send me a text here!