#87 What's Important to Heather Garbutt – Love, Connection & Belonging

What if the foundation of everything we seek joy, fulfilment, connection was love?

In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Heather Garbutt, a psychotherapist, couples therapist, and award-winning love and relationship coach with more than 35 years of experience. Heather shares her personal journey of understanding love, exploring the difference between intellectual knowledge and emotional experience.

We discuss the cultural influences that contribute to loneliness and isolation, the importance of being shown love in the way that resonates with us, and why love is the key to connection, belonging, and joy. Heather also reflects on her work with Calling in The One and Conscious Uncoupling, her role in mentoring other coaches worldwide, and her mission to raise the quality of relationships from a loving perspective.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Love is essential for connection, belonging, and fulfillment.
• Intellectual love differs from emotional experience.
• Cultural norms often contribute to loneliness and isolation.
• We need to receive love in the way that resonates with us.
• Isolation limits joy and potential.
• Charity, generosity, and leadership are rooted in love.
• Emotional love is crucial for building meaningful relationships.

✨ In Their Words:

• "Without love we’ve got nothing."
• "Love leads to joy and fulfilment."
• "Isolation limits who I can be."

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