Does a Chaotic Childhood Result in a Chaotic Unsuccessful Adult Life?

09/08/19 • 50 min

It's a great question. I'm sure most of us would respond with a resounding, "Yes!"

It's refreshing when we find evidence against this assumption.

Enter Author and successful executive Hope Mueller. Hope shares her early experience of mostly raising herself as a child in a free wheeling commune where sexual freedom, drugs, and no real sense of limitation or structure were to be found.

Hope's story is shared through her new book, "Hopey: from Commune to corner office." Here you'll understand how she made the leap from chaos into the structure of a corporate business environment. She's a mom of four in a healthy marriage and seems happy and well adjusted.

If you're feeling like you can only control so many aspects of your life or the lives of your children and sometimes this realization is sobering if not a bit depressing, you need to hear this interview.

What if those same out of control things are exactly what will create resilience and a unique perspective, perhaps even a drive to achieve or create a life vastly different the one they were raised in?

Mentioned in this episode...

"Hopey" the book can be ordered here:

https://www.hopey.net

View Hope's family photo album

https://www.hopey.net/family-album

Does a Chaotic Childhood Result in a Chaotic Unsuccessful Adult Life?

It's a great question. I'm sure most of us would respond with a resounding, "Yes!"

It's refreshing when we find evidence against this assumption.

Mentioned in this episode...

"Hopey" the book can be ordered here:

https://www.hopey.net

View Hope's family photo album

https://www.hopey.net/family-album

Previous Episode

Season 4 - Pause. Rest Before You Start Again

Welcome to Season 4 of the Audacious Life Podcast! I hope you're well! I'm happy to be back with this short episode to update you on the summer break, what's been happening, and the direction I'm taking the podcast. The title of this episode is "Pause. Rest Before You Start Again." I chose this title because I see in myself and so many of the women in my life and work that we don't excuse ourselves to take a break from something when we're overwhelmed, feeling blue, under-the-weather, or simply burned out from all the plates we have spinning. I took a much-needed break from my two podcasts in August. It was not planned but it gave me room to breathe, focus on what needed my attention, and allowed me space to reconsider how I've been approaching my podcasts. The good the bad and the ugly. In spite of letting down listeners, I'm happy I did it. I needed the clarity it brought and the time to take care of some challenges. In short, here's what I learned. No one is going to grant you permission to hop off the hamster wheel of life. And that's good news, it means you created it, you're in charge and you get to find the things that you can intentionally pause so you can regroup when necessary. Maybe it's not your work or the things you do around the house. Maybe it's the extra stuff that used to fill you up but now seems like drudgery or work. If you used to garden because it was fun and made you happy but now you're helping out with the town's flower beds and it's become too much. STOP. PAUSE. RETHINK. If it's optional and it's no longer bringing you joy maybe it's time to reflect on where best to spend your time. It doesn't mean you have to quit but maybe there's a less time-consuming approach you can take so it feels good again. In this episode, I announce one big decision I made about my podcasts. I'm optimistic and excited about it. I don't think I would've arrived at this decision without the time off. I'd love to hear about you. Have you taken an intentional break from something in your life to rest, gain clarity, and move forward? How did it work out for you? Shoot me your story [email protected] - I'd love to hear from you! Have a great day! Steph

Next Episode

Sharing Your Trauma Story to Heal

In this episode, I interview Jonathan Masiulionis of Empowered Media. Jonathan is a Publicist for heart-centered children's book authors, spiritual authors, and change-makers. He has a heart for children and a deep mission that fuels him spiritually.

Listen as Jonathan encourages all of us to share our stories to heal ourselves and others. Maybe you've been through a lot and have learned a ton in the spin cycle of life, and now you're considering sharing your story to help others to get through life's difficulties. But you're not sure it makes sense to share or you're scared and don't know where to begin.

Check out this episode for encouragement and clarity!

Your story MATTERS. People can heal from hearing what YOU have to offer. So think about about it and tune in to hear more.

Mentioned in this episode

Empowered Publicity

https://empoweredpublicity.com/

Empowered Publicity on Facebook - the Children's Author Spotlight and the Spiritual Author Spotlight

https://www.facebook.com/EmpoweredPublicity/

Empowered Publicity on Twitter

https://twitter.com/Empowered_PR

Follow Jonathan and see what's happening with Empowered Publicity on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmasiulionis/

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Thanks for listening! Please share this episode with friends who need to hear it. And if this resonates with you I'd love to get a review from you to help spread the word about the show and reach more people. If you want to reach out directly you can message me on Instagram at @audaciouslife - I'd love to hear from you about this episode and any ideas you have for the show. Need a boost with some affirmations for healing from emotional abuse? Download the free audio here. :-) xoxo!! I'm rooting for you! Lots of Love to you for listening! Steph