In this conversation, Talia interviews Jen Coursey, Executive Director of THRIVEtoday, speaker, brain skills trainer, and cocreator of Thrive Training, to explore why distraction, busyness, and coping habits have replaced true joy in our lives.

Together, they unpack the Life Model concepts of quieting, attachment pain, and BEEPS, the behaviors, events, experiences, people, and substances we use to temporarily escape emotional pain. Jen shares her own journey of learning how to be still, how relational skills are formed and strengthened, and why joy must be practiced in safe, mutual connection.

This episode also addresses church hurt, relational maturity, and how faith communities can move beyond theology alone to embody the character of Christ through emotional regulation, repair, and presence. A hopeful and practical conversation for anyone longing for deeper connection with God, others, and themselves.Connect with Jen & ThriveToday at:
www.thrivetoday.org

Relational Skills in Real Life Podcast: https://thrivetoday.buzzsprout.com/

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