Moving, Cancer, and Connection: A Hopeful Year End Reflection - 141

About this episode

Shawna Rodrigues and Robie Lawrence reflect on a challenging year filled with personal growth, communication, and connection amidst adversity.

“Growth on purpose” isn’t always easy—as Shawna Rodrigues and Robie Lawrence share in this episode of "The Grit Show." They tease out the highs and lows of their past year: a breast cancer battle, uprooting moves, shifting priorities, and the power of communication exercises to keep love thriving. Are 20 questions enough to set up a year of deeper connection and better communication? Maybe not every answer gets fulfilled, but the process itself delivers plenty of surprises. If you’re looking for authentic relationship stories, practical communication tips, or ways to support a loved one through adversity, you’ll find valuable nuggets here. Consider this your invitation to ask yourself—and your partner—the right questions for a more meaningful year ahead. Don’t miss this episode if personal development, emotional connection, and relationship advice are on your search list. Interested in the conversations (The Grit Show Episodes) that started it all? Listen here --> 20 Questions for a Year Well Loved -115 Couple's Questionnaire... continued -116 Download the questions ($20 OFF for listeners- only $7 until the end of January 2026 with coupon code TGS) and start your own journey…

People in this episode

Host: Shawna Rodrigues

Guest: Robie Lawrence

Topics covered

• personal development
• emotional connection
• relationship advice
• communication
• cancer
• growth

Keywords

• cancer
• communication exercises
• relationship stories
• personal growth
• connection
• adversity

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Organizations: The Grit Show

Books & works: 20 Questions for a Year Well Loved, Couple's Questionnaire

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