A blast from the past, this episode revisits one of Eryn and L' Shawn's first episodes of the podcast. Whether you are listening to this episode for the first time or a second time, the richness of the conversation will not disappoint. Eryn and L' Shawn talk about what Coaching as Benevolence means to them and how coaching techniques and strategies can be applied to every day life to help listeners be gentler with themselves and others. Compare this episode to the recently published episode: "Exploring Coaching as Benevolence and what it Offers." Eryn asks listeners to examine where Eryn and L' Shawn have grown, regressed, or stayed the same in their views of the meaning of Coaching as Benevolence.

L' Shawn and Eryn revisit the title of their podcast, "Coaching as Benevolence," to explore its meaning and evolution over nine seasons. They discuss how coaching is often misunderstood as directive advice-giving, and emphasized their intention to make coaching concepts accessible and applicable to everyday life. The conversation highlights benevolence as a core value in coaching, focusing on kindness, collaboration, and holding space for clients' growth and self-discovery. L' Shawn shares a personal experience with a non-benevolent coach to contrast it with the supportive and co-creative nature of effective coaching. Both hosts reflect on the importance of self-compassion, authenticity, and trusting the client's inner wisdom in the coaching process. They also touch on the challenges of leadership, personal fatigue, and the role of storytelling in making coaching concepts relatable.

In this episode, Eryn and L' Shawn interview Aaron King, a Jungian depth coach specializing in relationships. Aaron discusses his coaching approach and personal journey. The conversation covers Aaron's background transitioning from a 35-year career as an Emmy-winning creative director in entertainment to becoming a coach after hitting rock bottom with addiction and recovery. Aaron explains how he helps clients uncover unconscious patterns and triggers by identifying what they're protecting themselves from, using Jungian archetypes like the warrior and the sage to understand behavior, and helping clients develop agency through conscious choice rather than defaulting to people-pleasing or addictive behaviors. The discussion includes practical examples of his coaching process, including a case study of a client who needed to process childhood trauma to restart her career, and explores how facing fears and asking "what am I keeping myself safe from" can reduce the power that difficult emotions hold over individuals. Learn more at www.relationship.coach