3. From trying to fit in to living her truth with Emily Brancel

MEET EMILY BRANCEL

Emily (and her husband Stefan) were my first CouchSurfing hosts that I stayed with for three weeks in Detroit. I was blown away by how open and genuine they both were and for the zeal with which they both follow their sparks of passion and curiosity! For Emily, that might look like raising quails, to fostering greyhounds, to gardening and growing her own food, to taking in CouchSurfers. I am forever grateful for how they opened their lives and home to me and for the fresh perspective they offered of what it looks like to release external expectations and live your most authentic, inspired life.

When I asked Emily to describe herself she said: I'm a simple Midwesterner with an open mind and heart. My motto is short: doing the best I can, one day at a time.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR:

- What "wealth" means to her (not in the monetary sense).
- Her journey from being a shy kid to a gregarious teenager attached to others' approval to finally releasing expectations and embracing who she really is.
- How vulnerability can spark connection, acceptance and support.
- Beautiful detours that have led her to amazing nature hikes in Columbia to marrying her husband.
- How her and her partner redefined marriage to create an ethically non-monogamous relationship that works for THEM.
- Insights on honoring yourself and the seasons you go through in life.
and so much more!

Content Warning: Sexual Abuse. If you'd like to skip that section, it's from 10:44 - 12:51.

If you or someone you know is looking for support with sexual abuse, https://www.rainn.org/ is a free resource you can reach out to for help.

WANT TO STAY CONNECTED WITH EMILY?

- Check her out on Twitch! You just might catch some baby quails hatching! Twitch.tv/em_skor
- Looking for a place to stay in Detroit and interested to try out Couch Surfing? Search for "Emily Skorupski" and send her a request!

LOOKING FOR RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK?

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