In this episode of Unclenched, Lina and Julie dive into spirituality, intuition, manifestation, and the ongoing conversation so many people quietly have with themselves…

Is it God? The universe? Both? Neither?

They explore faith, the law of attraction, intuition, ego, soul contracts, signs, dreams, and what it really means to let go of control and trust that life is unfolding the way it’s meant to.

From childhood beliefs and personal stories to manifestation, fear, guidance, and learning to listen to your gut… this conversation is raw, open-minded, and deeply reflective.

This episode is your reminder that:
👉 your intuition is trying to guide you
👉 fear and ego are not the same as inner knowing
👉 and sometimes rejection, redirection, and delays are actually protection

If you’ve been questioning your path, searching for meaning, or trying to trust yourself more deeply… this one’s for you.

Topics We Cover
• God vs universe and spirituality
• Intuition, guidance, and gut feelings
• The law of attraction and manifestation
• Ego, fear, and self-awareness
• Dreams, signs, and spiritual experiences
• Letting go of control and trusting timing
• Soul contracts and life lessons
• Love, judgment, and human connection

Key Moments
• “Rejection is God’s protection”
• Fear lives in the mind… intuition lives in the gut
• The difference between ego and inner knowing
• Manifestation stories and trusting the process
• Why controlling everything creates suffering
• “You see the world how you see yourself”

About This Podcast
Unclenched is a space for honest, grounded conversations about letting go, seeing ourselves more clearly, and living with more intention.
Hosted by Lina and Julie, the show explores friendship, identity, burnout, relationships, reinvention, and the pressure to always be strong.
No fixing. No pretending. Just real talk.

Join the Conversation
We want this to be a shared space.
Do you believe in signs, intuition, or manifestation?
Have you ever felt guided toward something you couldn’t fully explain?
If this episode resonated with you, we’d love to hear from you.
Share your experience or what this conversation brought up for you.
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Hosted by: Lina Bader & Julie C Butler
Produced by: Unclenched

In this episode of Unclenched, Lina and Julie have an honest conversation about life after kids, changing identities, relationships, and figuring out who you are in this next chapter of life.

They talk about the transition into empty nest seasons, raising independent children, rediscovering yourself after years of caregiving, and what happens when you finally have time to ask…

“What do I actually want now?”

From marriage, divorce, friendships, hobbies, entrepreneurship, and reinvention… this conversation explores the reality of starting over, evolving, and giving yourself permission to change.

This episode is your reminder that:
👉 it’s okay to reinvent yourself
👉 life transitions can feel scary and exciting at the same time
👉 and this season of life might actually be your beginning… not your ending

If you’ve been feeling lost, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of who you are now… this one’s for you.

Topics We Cover
• Empty nest and life after kids
• Finding yourself after years of caregiving
• Identity shifts and reinvention
• Marriage, divorce, and relationships after children
• Raising independent kids
• Rediscovering hobbies and passions
• Entrepreneurship and purpose in midlife
• Giving yourself permission to change

Key Moments
• “Who am I now?”
• The transition from caregiver to rediscovering yourself
• Why so many relationships struggle after kids grow up
• Learning to reconnect with your partner — or yourself
• Permission to reinvent your life at any age
• “Your life does not need to be scripted”

About This Podcast
Unclenched is a space for honest, grounded conversations about letting go, seeing ourselves more clearly, and living with more intention.
Hosted by Lina and Julie, the show explores friendship, identity, burnout, relationships, reinvention, and the pressure to always be strong.
No fixing. No pretending. Just real talk.

Join the Conversation
We want this to be a shared space.
Have you ever felt lost during a major life transition?
Are you figuring out who you are after kids, marriage, divorce, or change?
If this episode resonated with you, we’d love to hear from you.
Share your experience or what this conversation brought up for you.
Follow Unclenched on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a conversation.

You can also join the conversation on Facebook:
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Credits
Hosted by: Lina Bader & Julie C Butler
Produced by: Unclenched

In this episode of Unclenched, Lina and Julie have an honest conversation about self-love, body image, confidence, and the pressure so many of us feel to become “better” before we allow ourselves to fully live.

They unpack how deeply we judge ourselves… from the way we look to the way we show up in relationships, business, and everyday life. They talk about body image, aging, supportive relationships, self-worth, and learning to stop waiting for “someday” to finally feel happy.

From inner critics and comparison to freedom, authenticity, and embracing who you are right now… this conversation is a reminder that your worth was never tied to your appearance in the first place.

This episode is your reminder that:
👉 you are so much more than your body
👉 happiness doesn’t begin someday… it begins now
👉 and loving yourself starts with accepting who you already are

If you’ve been struggling with self-worth, body image, confidence, or feeling like you’re never enough… this one’s for you.

Topics We Cover
• Body image and self-worth
• Learning to love yourself now
• The inner critic and negative self-talk
• Supportive relationships and unconditional love
• Freedom from caring what others think
• Happiness, gratitude, and authenticity
• Identity, confidence, and showing up as yourself
• Why self-love starts from within

Key Moments
• “You are so much more than your body”
• The powerful realization at Lina’s mother’s funeral
• Why happiness cannot wait for “someday”
• “Tell the boogeyman to sit down and shut the f*ck up”
• Freedom from caring what others think
• Learning to celebrate yourself exactly as you are

About This Podcast
Unclenched is a space for honest, grounded conversations about letting go, seeing ourselves more clearly, and living with more intention.
Hosted by Lina and Julie, the show explores friendship, identity, burnout, relationships, reinvention, and the pressure to always be strong.
No fixing. No pretending. Just real talk.

Join the Conversation
We want this to be a shared space.
Have you ever struggled with body image or self-worth?
Do you find yourself waiting for “someday” to finally feel happy or confident?
If this episode resonated with you, we’d love to hear from you.
Share your experience or what this conversation brought up for you.
Follow Unclenched on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a conversation.

You can also join the conversation on Facebook:
Unclenched Facebook Page

Credits
Hosted by: Lina Bader & Julie C Butler
Produced by: Unclenched