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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the podcast Gavin is joined by Kari Petruch, a relationship coach, to talk about bringing joy and excitement into relationships and her journey to becoming a coach.
You can donate to Gavin’s JustGiving page for The Ocean Cleanup by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3DRZefO
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to The Ocean Cleanup, so it's the most efficient way to give - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
I have a history of abuse from childhood to adulthood. This led me to becoming a coach. My mother suffered from paranoid schizophrenia, as a child I didn’t know what reality was compared to other people, I only knew her reality. I was beaten and called names and it was pretty rough. School was my safe space where people cared about me, I was free to learn and I was passionate in that environment. But I didn’t know how to form relationships with other people and make friends. When I got older, I got into a relationship with a very controlling man, which I didn’t know was not normal, and I stayed in that relationship for 28 years, during which time any self-esteem I had left was knocked down. I felt like I deserved to be in that environment. In order to leave I gathered all the money I could ($30,000), over 10 years, and I moved to Texas to a shelter. After that, my whole life changed.
After another bad relationship, someone suggested I get a relationship coach and I loved what she taught me about manifesting, values and how to go about finding, getting and being in a healthy relationship (friendship or love). I loved it so much that I decided to go to school and coach. Eventually I found the man of my dreams and he is my rock, my joy, I trust him implicitly and I have the best relationship I could ever have imagined.
All I ever talked about for a long time after leaving my ex-husband was him and my children, and one lady said: “Is Kari in there somewhere?” There was no ‘me’, I did everything for everybody else. It was absolutely amazing to find out who I really was.
I was angry with God and the world for a while because I didn’t understand why I was going through this, but today I understand that every single thing that I’ve ever gone through has been to prepare me to help somebody else, whether it’s coaching or a friend coming to me for help. That’s God’s plan for me: to help as many people as possible.
BEST MOMENTS
‘I’m not afraid of change, I love it.’
‘Who better than me to know what not to do!?’
‘I have a deep and abiding faith in God. I made an agreement with God to stay with my ex-husband until my kids grew up. I’d never suggest that to somebody today, but God protected me.’
‘I want people to find joy and know that even if you’ve come through what seems insurmountable, you can get to where you want to be, you have the power to change your circumstances or get better.’
ABOUT THE GUEST
Kari Petruch is the owner of Highest Intent Life Coaching located in Georgetown, Texas. Kari has a lifetime of experience with many people and cultures. Having lived in many places in the world, she is uniquely qualified to help all people.
Kari spent her young adulthood as a stay-at-home-mom where she devoted herself to changing people’s lives by educating military families about the Individuals with Disability Act (IDEA) and volunteering as a parent advocate for special needs children. Her biggest mission is to help as many people as possible to embrace the incredible joy and excitement they can achieve and to live their best lives.
Kari spends her spare time volunteering by helping military families to have happy lives. Kari has helped many couples with innovative ideas and amazing tools through the years. Kari is a soon-to-be published author and her “A Course on Joy-The Pleasure of Truly Loving for Couples” will soon be released.
Website: https://highestintentcoach.com/
ABOUT THE HOST
Gavin Scott is a born entrepreneur with a passion for start up and scale up. He has over 20 years real estate experience in investment and development.
Gavin says: Over the years I have discovered that mindset is everything. Now, that might sound obvious, but it is! You see the number of awoken minds are very few in reality. Whilst acknowledging mindset is key it is absolutely different from utilising, influencing, impacting and effecting great change, for yourself, your loved ones, friends, colleagues and the wider public.
Why?
Like most of us I have had many ups and downs. I want to share the lessons learnt and promote a better environment for all, internally and externally!
How?
Through sharing my own experiences and hosting some fabulous individuals including some big household names to discuss key topics around mindset and the success formulas I hope the listener will become inspired to create space for change for betterment in their lives. I aim to inspire change by encouragement, not by force. I intend to inspire by education, not by regulation.
CONTACT METHODS
[email protected]
You can donate to Gavin’s JustGiving page for The Ocean Cleanup by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3DRZefO
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to The Ocean Cleanup, so it's the most efficient way to give - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
I have a history of abuse from childhood to adulthood. This led me to becoming a coach. My mother suffered from paranoid schizophrenia, as a child I didn’t know what reality was compared to other people, I only knew her reality. I was beaten and called names and it was pretty rough. School was my safe space where people cared about me, I was free to learn and I was passionate in that environment. But I didn’t know how to form relationships with other people and make friends. When I got older, I got into a relationship with a very controlling man, which I didn’t know was not normal, and I stayed in that relationship for 28 years, during which time any self-esteem I had left was knocked down. I felt like I deserved to be in that environment. In order to leave I gathered all the money I could ($30,000), over 10 years, and I moved to Texas to a shelter. After that, my whole life changed.
After another bad relationship, someone suggested I get a relationship coach and I loved what she taught me about manifesting, values and how to go about finding, getting and being in a healthy relationship (friendship or love). I loved it so much that I decided to go to school and coach. Eventually I found the man of my dreams and he is my rock, my joy, I trust him implicitly and I have the best relationship I could ever have imagined.
All I ever talked about for a long time after leaving my ex-husband was him and my children, and one lady said: “Is Kari in there somewhere?” There was no ‘me’, I did everything for everybody else. It was absolutely amazing to find out who I really was.
I was angry with God and the world for a while because I didn’t understand why I was going through this, but today I understand that every single thing that I’ve ever gone through has been to prepare me to help somebody else, whether it’s coaching or a friend coming to me for help. That’s God’s plan for me: to help as many people as possible.
BEST MOMENTS
‘I’m not afraid of change, I love it.’
‘Who better than me to know what not to do!?’
‘I have a deep and abiding faith in God. I made an agreement with God to stay with my ex-husband until my kids grew up. I’d never suggest that to somebody today, but God protected me.’
‘I want people to find joy and know that even if you’ve come through what seems insurmountable, you can get to where you want to be, you have the power to change your circumstances or get better.’
ABOUT THE GUEST
Kari Petruch is the owner of Highest Intent Life Coaching located in Georgetown, Texas. Kari has a lifetime of experience with many people and cultures. Having lived in many places in the world, she is uniquely qualified to help all people.
Kari spent her young adulthood as a stay-at-home-mom where she devoted herself to changing people’s lives by educating military families about the Individuals with Disability Act (IDEA) and volunteering as a parent advocate for special needs children. Her biggest mission is to help as many people as possible to embrace the incredible joy and excitement they can achieve and to live their best lives.
Kari spends her spare time volunteering by helping military families to have happy lives. Kari has helped many couples with innovative ideas and amazing tools through the years. Kari is a soon-to-be published author and her “A Course on Joy-The Pleasure of Truly Loving for Couples” will soon be released.
Website: https://highestintentcoach.com/
ABOUT THE HOST
Gavin Scott is a born entrepreneur with a passion for start up and scale up. He has over 20 years real estate experience in investment and development.
Gavin says: Over the years I have discovered that mindset is everything. Now, that might sound obvious, but it is! You see the number of awoken minds are very few in reality. Whilst acknowledging mindset is key it is absolutely different from utilising, influencing, impacting and effecting great change, for yourself, your loved ones, friends, colleagues and the wider public.
Why?
Like most of us I have had many ups and downs. I want to share the lessons learnt and promote a better environment for all, internally and externally!
How?
Through sharing my own experiences and hosting some fabulous individuals including some big household names to discuss key topics around mindset and the success formulas I hope the listener will become inspired to create space for change for betterment in their lives. I aim to inspire change by encouragement, not by force. I intend to inspire by education, not by regulation.
CONTACT METHODS
[email protected]
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