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What Changed When My Heart Began to Untangle | Dawn Tellinghuisen & Elizabeth Gifford Maffei | Ep 22

Untangling the Heart··11 September 2026·30 min

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What Changed When My Heart Began to Untangle | Dawn Tellinghuisen What happens when the challenges and expectations of life begin to reveal a path you never expected to take? In this episode of Untangling the Heart, Elizabeth Gifford Maffei welcomes Dawn Tellinghuisen for a heartfelt conversation about recognizing emotional patterns, navigating unexpected changes, and discovering growth through life's challenges. Dawn shares her journey from resisting her path in the beginning to finding purpose, leadership, and fulfillment through her Avon business. Together, Elizabeth and Dawn explore how the people who believe in us can help us see what we cannot yet see for ourselves—and how learning to pivot can help us move forward without becoming emotionally tangled in circumstances. In this episode, you'll discover: How expectations from others can influence the choices we make Recognizing patterns of disappointment, resistance, and personal growth How unexpected life changes can redirect us toward a new purpose Why supportive mentors can make such a difference in our growth How personal challenges can become wisdom that helps others Why learning to pivot is an important part of leadership and resilience The importance of creating space for yourself and maintaining emotional balance Sometimes life's obstacles aren't stopping us—they're helping us become who we're meant to be. Connect with Dawn Tellinghuisen through her Avon business and leadership work. Connect with Elizabeth and continue the conversation: https://www.elizabethgiffordmaffei.com/ #UntanglingTheHeart #EmotionalHealing #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #Leadership #SelfAwareness #LifeTransitions #HealingJourney #EmotionalWellness #PersonalDevelopment