I Choose the Bear
Because many women feel safer facing a bear than a man.
Because I’ve survived betrayal, abuse, and fear…and rose like a phoenix.
Because I am the bear: strong, worthy, and ready to be fully chosen.
From fairy tales to dating culture, many women grow up believing their greatest goal is to be chosen by a man. But what if we’ve had it backwards?
In this episode of I Choose the Bear, I explore the surprising parallels between nature and human relationships, where, in many species, males are the ones trying to impress females and females are the ones making the choice. I unpack how culture has shifted many women from evaluating a partner to seeking his approval, and why that mindset can leave us overlooking the questions that matter most.
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Am I enough?” instead of “Is this relationship enough for me?” this episode is for you.
Because healthy love isn’t about convincing someone you’re worthy of being chosen…it’s about two people choosing each other.
1 Jul 2026
E36: Interview with Divorce Coach Karin Nelson: Finding Yourself Again After Divorce
Have you ever looked in the mirror after divorce and wondered, “Who am I?”
In this episode, I sit down with divorce coach Karin Nelson to talk about what happens when women lose themselves in marriage and how they begin finding themselves again.
We discuss people-pleasing, self-trust, healing, and the journey of rebuilding a life that reflects who you truly are.
If you’ve ever felt like you disappeared while trying to hold a relationship together, this conversation will remind you that it’s never too late to rediscover yourself.
To find Karin:
Website link: https://www.karinnelsoncoaching.com/
Becoming You Again Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becoming-you-again/id1614295940
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karinnelsoncoaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karinnelsoncoaching/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karinnelsoncoaching
24 Jun 2026
E35: Keep Going
There are seasons in life that don’t feel like living…they feel like surviving.
Whether you’re still in an abusive relationship, navigating the aftermath of leaving, or carrying a sadness that feels heavier than words can describe, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I share my own experience, “I’m not suicidal, but I don’t want to be alive like this” I offer encouragement for the woman who isn’t sure she can take another step.
This is a reminder that healing doesn’t happen all at once. It happens one breath, one decision, and one day at a time.
Keep going.
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