{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6199599c-453b-4c85-ad1f-9cdbf22ed6d8/64080e7eb4fca800115272cb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"366: Losing yourself in relationships","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/610d0e0e7dad155e800842b5/show-cover.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>At Carla's recent Hen Parties (yes... there were 2!) everyone wrote a piece of advice regarding marriage and relationships. A common thread was about keeping your individual selves within the marriage. It's quite easy to lose yourself in a relationship, married or not! We chat on this topic and more.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This is what we spoke about during the episode</strong></p><ul><li>When Joel and I started dating five years ago, I definitely lost myself in the beginning. The book Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés completely changed my life and how I approach my relationship.</li><li>It's a lot easier to keep your individual self when you have a really strong sense of yourself.</li><li>Why setting boundaries and prioritising the relationship with yourself is important.</li><li>Don't wait for the relationship, do all the things alone.</li><li>What to do if you have lost yourself?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you loved this episode, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.</p><p><br></p><p>If you want to try something new, our <a href=\"https://themerrymakersisters.com/online-yoga-teacher-training-200-hour/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">upcoming 200 hours yoga teacher training program</a> is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Download our&nbsp;<a href=\"https://themerrymakersisters.com/selfcare/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FREE Self Care Checklist</a> and you’ll find 50 brand new ideas to practice self-care.</p><p><br></p><p>Always merrymaking,</p><p>Emma + Carla</p><p><br></p><p>P.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact <a href=\"https://www.lifeline.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lifeline</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.beyondblue.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Beyond Blue</a>. Asking for help is pure courage.</p>","author_name":"Emma and Carla Papas"}