Remembering Yourself with Kathleen Connor

What happens when a life that looks “perfect” on the outside quietly drains you on the inside?In this heartfelt conversation, Elaine Starling welcomes transformational coach Kathleen Connor, whose journey from chronic self-sacrifice to radiant self-devotion reveals why remembering yourself is not selfish — it’s sacred.Kathleen shares the wake-up moment that changed everything, the subtle signs of depletion many women ignore, and her powerful Recognize → Reject → Replace → Repeat framework for breaking free from invisible roles. This episode is an invitation to return to center, reclaim your energy, and rediscover who you are beneath the roles you’ve been living.Topics Covered0:00 Why so many women lose themselves in service — and how it quietly erodes joy2:30 Kathleen’s wake-up moment and the cost of constant giving5:55 Centering through breath, Intention, and Divine connection10:00 The physical and emotional signs you’re externally referenced14:50 What abundance really is — and why it begins with energy17:20 Nourishing Love vs. conditional love19:50 Exhaustion, resentment, and the hidden signals of misalignment25:55 The Recognize → Reject → Replace → Repeat Method29:45 Simple daily practices that rebuild self-trust and devotion34:15 Kathleen’s Emotional Baseline Assessment and next stepsKey Takeaways Self-devotion is not selfish — it’s the foundation of authentic service Exhaustion is often the first signal that alignment has been lost Abundance begins with reclaiming your energy Small daily acts of self-care rebuild trust and self-worth Remembering yourself restores clarity, joy, and presenceStep-by-Step Process SharedRecognize → Reject → Replace → RepeatRecognize → Notice what no longer serves youReject → Question roles, beliefs, and patterns rooted in obligationReplace → Choose nourishing thoughts, habits, and boundariesRepeat → Practice consistently until it becomes embodied truth(Listen to the episode for lived examples and practical application.)Questions Answered in This EpisodeHow do you know when giving has crossed into depletion?What physical and emotional signals show you’ve lost center?How do you give without guilt — and receive without apology?What does true abundance feel like in the body?What’s one small step you can take today to remember yourself?Pull Quotes“Self-devotion is service when it’s rooted in truth.”“You can’t pour from an empty cup — and you were never meant to.”“Remembering yourself is how you reclaim your energy and your life.”Free GiftShare what you Loved and what you Learned from this episode to download the Spiritual Alignment & Conscious Actions Guide — your roadmap to reconnect with The Divine, raise your vibration, and live