When We Slow Down Enough to Listen to What We Need

In this heartfelt episode of This Life of Ours, Coach Emily B invites us to explore what happens when we slow down long enough to truly listen—to ourselves, our needs, and our inner guidance. Through gentle reflection and relatable examples, Emily unpacks the balance between compassion and authority, showing how both can coexist in a healthy, supportive way. She shares how compassion helps us heal and learn, while authority gives us the structure and courage to take the next step forward. If you’ve ever wondered when to give yourself grace and when to lovingly hold yourself accountable, this episode offers grounded wisdom and practical tools to help you do both. Tune in for a conversation that will leave you feeling centered, capable, and more connected to what you really need. Find Us Here https://www.birchandstonecoaching.com/ Join Our Mastermind https://www.birchandstonecoaching.com/offers/zLGF7C2u/checkout Have a question for Coach Emily B? Email her at [email protected] Meet Our Coaches Emily Brower  Professionally Certified Life Coach, Private & Group Coaching Specializing in Weight Health, Time Management and Perfectionist [email protected]/coach_emily_bhttps://www.facebook.com/emilybrowerlifecoach Rebecca Reynolds  A movement specialist with a passion for helping people reconnect with their strength—physically, mentally, and [email protected]://www.instagram.com/rebecca_ashley_reynolds/ Tobey Mintz  As a Master trained Instinctive Meditation coach, Tobey has a radically refreshing approach to meditation that works with your thoughts, emotions and energy. Whether you’re feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or just curious about a new way in, Tobey’s classes offer a gentle invitation back to yourself. Emily Magenheim A dual-certified Health & Wellness and Life Coach, Emily brings both professional expertise and deep personal passion to this work. Her mission? To help you feel better in your body—not through restriction, deprivation, or punishing workouts—but through personalized support rooted in compassion, science, and real-life sustainability. Meghan Hogan  (E-RYT 500) is the owner of Maitri Yoga Studio in Troy, NY, and founder of the Move with Maitri Mentorship program. She weaves yoga philosophy, breathwork, meditation, and mindful movement to help students reclaim energy, find steadiness, and remember their inner wholeness. Beth Kruger is a Women’s Health and Midlife Coach with over 20 years of experience supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. Certified in Integrative Health Coaching and Menopause Yoga, she offers a holistic, compassionate approach to help women navigate midlife with confidence, clarity, and vitality.