The Systems Quietly Shaping Your Life: Priya Sudarsanam Interviews Dr. Christine Petit

Taking the Long View: June Reflections

This episode is all about taking the long view. I had two coaching sessions early in June that both circled around this theme, and it's been something I've kept coming back to ever since. I share a situation where getting coached on what taking the long view of the relationship could look like completely shifted how I was holding it. I also talk about the fear that comes up around putting myself and my offers more visibly out into the world, and what it looked like to get coached on that from the perspective of my 93- or 97-year-old self (she's a little sassy, by the way). Then I get into a June recap. I'm sharing an update on my inner wise self love note challenge, some honest reflections about where I'm at with my body and starting hormone replacement therapy, and a look ahead to my business retreat and the La La La Lunch karaoke event I'm hosting for nonprofit and social impact parent-leaders in the Long Beach area. It's a lot, but it felt like the right time to document it all. Join La La La Lunch: https://tinyurl.com/LaLaLaLunch [https://tinyurl.com/LaLaLaLunch] Future self visualization: https://youtu.be/t7Z3HMCq9Js?si=FXxc_QzEwHG5WvOj [https://youtu.be/t7Z3HMCq9Js?si=FXxc_QzEwHG5WvOj] "2% Braver" episode: https://youtu.be/fmKc95A3sbU?si=Kc2URsFBD9oTTqdl [https://youtu.be/fmKc95A3sbU?si=Kc2URsFBD9oTTqdl] Inner Wise Self love note practice (start at 4:19): https://youtu.be/D7YJMbnciVQ?si=xlQhT959vE7cELJg [https://youtu.be/D7YJMbnciVQ?si=xlQhT959vE7cELJg] Aunt Babs' episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/drchristinepetit/2206113/ [https://rss.com/podcasts/drchristinepetit/2206113/] "Balance: A Perimenopause Journey" docuseries: https://balancedocuseries.com/ [https://balancedocuseries.com/] My rad coaches: Dewey Schott: https://www.dewey-schott.com/ [https://www.dewey-schott.com/] Stephanie Keiko Kong: https://www.instagram.com/ponyponytail/ [https://www.instagram.com/ponyponytail/] Let's Connect! www.drchristinepetit.com [http://www.drchristinepetit.com] LinkedIn: Christine E. Petit, PhD [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineepetit/] Instagram: @hereandnowjoy [https://www.instagram.com/hereandnowjoy/] | @ [https://www.instagram.com/drchristinepetit/]drchristinepetit.com [http://drchristinepetit.com] I'd Love to Hear From You! Leave a Message: www.speakpipe.com/rrlpodcast [http://www.speakpipe.com/rrlpodcast] Get Support for Your Goals and Intentional Action! Schedule a free consultation: https://calendly.com/drchristinepetit/consultation [https://calendly.com/drchristinepetit/consultation] FREE Difficult Conversations Prep Guide: https://forms.aweber.com/form/92/55425592.htm [https://forms.aweber.com/form/92/55425592.htm]

Karaoke: A Love Story

I didn't always love karaoke. I used to think you had to be good at it. In this episode, I'm taking you through how that changed: sushi-bar karaoke nights in my early L.A. days, a surprise Mack the Knife from a fellow union leader, a conga line on Broadway that ended in my karaoke home, and yes, singing very pregnant trying to convince my breech daughter to flip. Along the way I share what karaoke has taught me about leadership — catharsis, play, community, and just letting yourself be all in. I'm also telling you why I'm hosting La La La Lunch, a daytime karaoke mixer on Friday, July 10th from noon–1:30 in Long Beach for nonprofit and social-impact leaders who are in the thick of parenting. Bring your own lunch, I'll bring the mic. Come sing, sing backup, or just sing along: https://tinyurl.com/LaLaLaLunch [https://tinyurl.com/LaLaLaLunch] Let's Connect! www.drchristinepetit.com [http://www.drchristinepetit.com] LinkedIn: Christine E. Petit, PhD [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineepetit/] Instagram: @hereandnowjoy [https://www.instagram.com/hereandnowjoy/] | @ [https://www.instagram.com/drchristinepetit/]drchristinepetit.com [http://drchristinepetit.com] I'd Love to Hear From You! Leave a Message: www.speakpipe.com/rrlpodcast [http://www.speakpipe.com/rrlpodcast] Get Support for Your Goals and Intentional Action! Schedule a free consultation: https://calendly.com/drchristinepetit/consultation [https://calendly.com/drchristinepetit/consultation] FREE Difficult Conversations Prep Guide: https://forms.aweber.com/form/92/55425592.htm [https://forms.aweber.com/form/92/55425592.htm]

When Life Gets Colorful with Eydie Pasicel

When does life get colorful? According to Eydie Pasicel, it's when we stop living in the black and white, when we get to know our parts, understand our chart, and stop letting our unconscious run the show. In this episode of Resourced & Resourceful Leadership, I talk with Eydie of Polaris Coaching, who is building a holistic coaching practice that weaves together astrology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and death doula work, and more! We explore how IFS and astrology are more aligned than you might think, why non-pathologizing frameworks matter, and what becomes possible when we stop living in black and white and start letting life get colorful. Eydie shares her journey from nonprofit leadership and working with survivors of violence to building a practice that helps clients map their inner world through both the stars and their parts. We also dive into her training as a death doula and why she believes that talking about death is one of the most powerful ways to get present to what matters right now. Eydie brings a sweet and grounded presence to her powerful work. You can connect with her at https://www.polariscoaches.com [https://www.polariscoaches.com] as well as on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/polariscoaches/]and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571038137909]. Let's Connect! www.drchristinepetit.com [http://www.drchristinepetit.com] LinkedIn: Christine E. Petit, PhD [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineepetit/] Instagram: @hereandnowjoy [https://www.instagram.com/hereandnowjoy/] | @ [https://www.instagram.com/drchristinepetit/]drchristinepetit.com [http://drchristinepetit.com] I'd Love to Hear From You! Leave a Message: www.speakpipe.com/rrlpodcast [http://www.speakpipe.com/rrlpodcast] Get Support for Your Goals and Intentional Action! Schedule a free consultation: https://calendly.com/drchristinepetit/consultation [https://calendly.com/drchristinepetit/consultation] FREE Difficult Conversations Prep Guide: https://forms.aweber.com/form/92/55425592.htm [https://forms.aweber.com/form/92/55425592.htm]

The Systems Quietly Shaping Your Life: Priya Sudarsanam Interviews Dr. Christine Petit

How much of who we become is shaped by systems we didn't consciously choose? In this episode, I join host Priya Sudarsanam on her podcast Unmute with Priya to explore the invisible systems that shape our identities, relationships, work, and sense of self — and what it looks like to reclaim your agency within them. As a sociologist, leadership coach, and organizational consultant working with women and leaders across sectors (including nonprofits, philanthropy, government, and business), I bring both a structural lens and a deeply personal one to this conversation. We dig into why life transitions crack people open, why so many women over 40 become expert over-functioners and burn out chasing purpose, and how to lead from your values instead of your exhaustion. We also talk about reconnecting with your own inner wisdom — including a simple three-minute writing practice that helps you access the answers you already have (if you haven't joined the June Inner Wise Self Love Note challenge, check out last week's episode!) — and how to get clear on what's actually in your sphere of control when the world feels overwhelming. Learn more about Priya: https://www.priyasudarsanam.com/home [https://www.priyasudarsanam.com/home] Let's Connect! www.drchristinepetit.com [http://www.drchristinepetit.com] LinkedIn: Christine E. Petit, PhD [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineepetit/] Instagram: @hereandnowjoy [https://www.instagram.com/hereandnowjoy/] | @ [https://www.instagram.com/drchristinepetit/]drchristinepetit.com [http://drchristinepetit.com] I'd Love to Hear From You! Leave a Message: www.speakpipe.com/rrlpodcast [http://www.speakpipe.com/rrlpodcast] Get Support for Your Goals and Intentional Action! Schedule a free consultation: https://calendly.com/drchristinepetit/consultation [https://calendly.com/drchristinepetit/consultation] FREE Difficult Conversations Prep Guide: https://forms.aweber.com/form/92/55425592.htm [https://forms.aweber.com/form/92/55425592.htm]

Time to Level Up: Connecting with Your Inner Wise Self

In this episode, I'm sharing the Inner Wise Self-Love Note Challenge and inviting you to join me (it only takes three minutes!). I also share reflections connecting my past organizing work, burnout, and the support systems that helped me recover and grow, including: * The Inner Wise Self-Love Note practice I learned from SARK (Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy) * My experience as a union president — the pressure cooker environment, lost friendships, and leaving burnt out * The therapy label "egodystonic" applied to my organizing work, and why it didn't help * Why Internal Family Systems (IFS) resonates as a non-pathologizing framework * The importance of finding peers who understand your work and building your own support network Join the challenge: Set a timer for three minutes and write from the perspective of your inner wise self. I'd love to hear what comes up for you! Connect with me and leave a voice message via SpeakPipe in the show notes. If this episode resonated, please follow, leave a five-star review, and share with someone who would appreciate it. Resources & Links mentioned: * Inner Wise Self-Love Note YouTube video: https://youtu.be/D7YJMbnciVQ?si=XI4_zb8OO3ZQQhYv [https://youtu.be/D7YJMbnciVQ?si=XI4_zb8OO3ZQQhYv] * SARK / Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy: https://planetsark.com [https://planetsark.com] * Episode with Katherine Golub: https://rss.com/podcasts/drchristinepetit/2864883/ [https://rss.com/podcasts/drchristinepetit/2864883/] * Stephanie Keiko Kong: https://www.instagram.com/ponyponytail/ [https://www.instagram.com/ponyponytail/] Let's Connect! www.drchristinepetit.com [http://www.drchristinepetit.com] LinkedIn: Christine E. Petit, PhD [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineepetit/] Instagram: @hereandnowjoy [https://www.instagram.com/hereandnowjoy/] | @ [https://www.instagram.com/drchristinepetit/]drchristinepetit.com [http://drchristinepetit.com] I'd Love to Hear From You! Leave a Message: www.speakpipe.com/rrlpodcast [http://www.speakpipe.com/rrlpodcast] Get Support for Your Goals and Intentional Action! Schedule a free consultation: https://calendly.com/drchristinepetit/consultation [https://calendly.com/drchristinepetit/consultation] FREE Difficult Conversations Prep Guide: https://forms.aweber.com/form/92/55425592.htm [https://forms.aweber.com/form/92/55425592.htm]