What happens when 17 years of your life suddenly feels like wasted time? Shannon's raw, unfiltered story of navigating divorce trauma reveals profound truths about healing, identity, and reclaiming personal power.Shannon begins by sharing how a song became her anthem during the darkest period of her life, capturing the rage and grief of realizing her all-in commitment to marriage resulted in emotional devastation. But rather than a story of victimhood, her journey unfolds as a powerful reclamation of self through unexpected means - from yoga practice to working with society's most marginalized people at a treatment center.The conversation takes fascinating turns as Shannon unpacks "The Girl and the Snake" parable, a metaphor for ignoring relationship red flags, and challenges conventional wisdom about forgiveness. "I don't have to forgive myself for anything," she asserts. "I lived through something. I did the best I could." This revolutionary perspective offers listeners permission to honor their experiences without the pressure to forgive when they're not ready.Perhaps most compelling is Shannon's exploration of masculine and feminine energy imbalance in modern relationships. As someone described by friends as simultaneously "compassionate," "strong," and "magnetic," she articulates the paradox many women face: "I don't want to be strong, I want to be cared for, I want to be supported. I feel like if I just had that support, I could create so much." Her vulnerability reveals how societal expectations force women to operate from their masculine energy at the expense of their creative, nurturing capabilities.Whether you're healing from relationship trauma, questioning societal expectations about forgiveness, or seeking to understand the delicate balance between strength and vulnerability, this episode offers wisdom that resonates far beyond divorce recovery. Shannon's journey reminds us that sometimes our deepest wounds become our greatest teachers - if we're brave enough to honor our truth.0:00 Introduction and Song Selection5:20 Yoga Journey and Spiritual Practice11:12 Unconditional Love and Treatment Work19:43 Grief and Healing Isn't Linear33:17 The Girl and the Snake Story45:31 Working with the Marginalized56:42 Masculine and Feminine Energy Balance1:05:28 Words That Define Shannon

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