E 247 Fixing vs Serving and Empowering

About this episode

The episode discusses the transition from fixing problems for others to serving and empowering them.

Often with good intentions, we can easily find ourselves in fix it mode with people we care about in our lives. Today we take a look at how to move from fixing into serving and empowering. Mentioned on today's episode: Spindrift Ginger Lime Mule Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Roberts, Christina Roberts

Topics covered

• fixing
• serving
• empowering
• relationships
• intentions

Keywords

• fixing mode
• serving
• empowering
• relationships
• intentions

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Spindrift Ginger Lime Mule

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