Origins & Opposites

15/04/2025 1h 28min Temporada 1 Episodio 1
Origins & Opposites

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In this debut episode, Betina & Jen explore the stark contrasts in their backgrounds and personalities, as well as the striking similarities that always seem to create the perfect balance. Through sharing their origin stories, they discover in real time that they both spent years suffering from emotional insobriety, even though their symptoms were vastly different. Profound realizations follow as they identify the vehicles each used for healing. These candid conversations reveal how their opposite approaches to life's challenges have strengthened their bond, creating a unique opportunity to share their journeys with listeners.Show Notes0:00 Introductions0:45 Betina “Coming in Hot” story2:52 Origins and Opposites Episode Topic Intro5:32 Climbing the Ladder Betina9:50 Betina’s Bunionectomy12:55 Betina’s infatuation with teeth14:45 Jen’s not goal oriented16:15 Costco reindeer in September / Similarities18:00 Blanket quote20:12 Jen’s running story23:43 Temp Check26:25 Jen’s spiritual reading / don’t go back to sleep29:45 Betina Bible filter / Tri-part beings32:28 Jen’s Origin Story34:44 Negative self talk / learning to be gentle with yourself36:46 The end of you is where God begins37:45 Jen getting sober / learning to be her own advocate39:42 The voices in Jen’s head41:35 Betina’s biblical revelation to Jen’s voices story45:26 Jen struggling with biblical language but identifying with the message49:28 Staying addicted to your own specialness vs. doing the work52:00 Finding a higher power54:45 Betina’s revelation about emotional insobriety58:15 Defining addiction as habits that imprison the spirit59:55 Isolation vs waking up to the community of the spirit1:02:41 Life Focus Question: How true friendship requires transparency1:11:04 Betina’s origin story1:21:48 Recipes: A No BS BreakfastRecipes: A No BS BreakfastJen’s Raspberry Walnut & Honey Yogurt BowlChobani Greek Yogurt (Whole Milk Plain)Swirl in honeyAdd raspberriesAdd walnutsDrizzle honey on topBetina’s Breakfast BurritoHash brown (baked) usually cut so there is potato throughoutBacon (Baked) or sausage browned on stovetopEgg scrambledAvocado slicedShredded cheese (dealer's choice)Mango Pico De GalloChop:MangoRed onionRed bell pepperJalapenoAdd:SaltLime juiceLime zest (scrub the lime first)Music Credits:0:00 “For My Good” - AFTR14:35 “Palms” - Ryan James Carr23:32 “Another View” - Daniel Fridell49:22 “Holding On (Instrumental Version)” - AFTR1:05:55 “Good Energy” - Sarah, the Illstrumentalist1:28:02 “Sunday School” - JOYSPRINGFollow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/whatsthetemp_Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574886555852Contact:[email protected]