From Situationship to Support System: Why Chicago Softened My Guard

Stranded by flight drama but held by chosen family, I recorded this from a Chicago bedroom with a full heart and a lot of honesty. This week I talk about coordinating a wedding that cracked me open in the best way, the dreams that resurface when you’re grieving a situationship, and the moment I realized I’m actually excited to date again—slowly, intentionally, without shrinking.

We unpack the difference between chasing acceptance and being embraced; how community love in Chicago mirrored the love I already have in Denver; and why nervous system regulation, radical transparency, and boundaries are the spine of my next season. I share updates on the Inspired Warrior Project’s 2026 launch (free tools, paid community, breathwork, sound baths, courses, retreats), and what it means to build a life across Denver, Chicago, and eventually Seattle—on my terms.

If you’ve ever made someone your whole world and forgot to see yourself, this one’s for you: a permission slip to be wanted, supported, and fully you—no more shrinking.

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