The Broken and Beautiful, LLC

09/01/2026

Here's what I love about Aundi's post: over the past few years, I have felt my energy leaving me in ways I couldn't figure out. I've been working and sorting and sifting to figure out why in the world I keep feeling such exhaustion.

I mean, I have good boundaries, exceptional support at home, the resources I truly need.

If you are feeling utterly exhausted and trying to lean into your ability to endure by over-doing resilience, and over-regulating your nervous system like me, you might find this a soothing balm, too.

Thank you, Aundi, for this deeply felt reminder of your wisdom (skilled living).

For the whole reel, hop on over to Insta through the link. It's a good one!

08/12/2026

🎺Last call for online The Artist’s Way! (In person is full)

08/08/2026

The most complicated relationship I have might just be the one I have with my own body.

I’ve spent years criticizing her, controlling her, and asking her to be different. These days, I’m learning to listen—and maybe even to bless what I once thought needed fixing.

A little about bodies, mothers, forgiveness, survival, and the life still here. 🤎

On forgiveness, the body, my little mama, and learning to be grateful for the life that is still here.

07/28/2026

When did you stop feeling fully alive? It didn't happen in a dramatic way, but more subtly. In a less noticeable and quiet way the wonder just... got managed.

This fall, our dear Coach Monica and kind Spiritual Director, Carla, are offering a 12-week guided journey through Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way — not for people who consider themselves "artists," but for anyone who's ready to give curiosity room to lead again.
..because creativity was never really about making art. It's about how you live your life.

Starting August 24, for 12 weeks:
🖥️ Virtual group — Mondays, 2:00–3:45 PM (Central)
🏡 In-person group — Mondays, 5:45–7:30 PM (Central), at The Broken and Beautiful in Lincoln

🐦Early bird pricing: $350 through July 31st, $375 beginning August 1st, plus a $15 book. Venmo preferred.

Space is limited, and we'd love for you to be one of the people in the room.

DM me for more information, or reach out directly:
Monica Aksamit — [email protected]
Carla Rousseau — [email protected]

07/27/2026

✨🌟Something new is waiting for you at The Broken and Beautiful.

The *Coming Home to Yourself* deep dive modules are available now!

Most of us don’t have to be more productive or have better coping skills. Most of us need to learn the art of slowing down, listening to what our body is trying to tell us, and discover the importance and value of coming home to ourselves.

All modules include a video and companion printable worksheet for $55

Module #2 is available now at the link below. 🔗

You **truly** don't have to figure yourself out. You just have to start paying attention.

The Broken and Beautiful, LLC

In the Coming Home to Yourself deeper dive modules, you'll learn how to become more available to the life that's already yours. "Understanding

07/23/2026

Join Patria for a virtual gathering on Saturday, August 15, from 1-4pm central. During these three hours together, we will slow down, tell the truth, and remember what it feels like to be with yourself instead of at war with who you’ve had to be to survive.

Ticket link in bio

07/20/2026

✨🌟Something new is waiting for you at The Broken and Beautiful.

The *Coming Home to Yourself* deep dive modules are available now!

Most of us don’t have to be more productive or have better coping skills. Most of us need to learn the art of slowing down, listening to what our body is trying to tell us, and discover the importance and value of coming home to ourselves.

All modules include a video and companion printable worksheet for $55

Module #1 is available now at the link below. 🔗

You **truly** don't have to figure yourself out. You just have to start paying attention.

The Broken and Beautiful, LLC

In the Coming Home to Yourself deeper dive modules, you'll learn how to become more available to the life that's already yours. In this module,

07/16/2026

Who are you underneath the survival?

In Part 2 with Patria & trauma therapist Aundi Kolber, we’re unpacking the difference between who we truly are and who we had to become to stay safe.

Attachment theory, nervous system regulation, the window of tolerance, and why “the body tells the truth” needs more nuance than the trending culture gives it.

In this episode:
- Survival adaptations vs. identity
- How attachment shapes how we see ourselves, others & God
- Why trauma responses can feel like personality traits
- Fight, flight, fawn, freeze & dissociation, explained
- Co-regulation & why safe relationships matter for healing
- Trusting your body’s signals without losing context
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“You are not failing because your body learned how to survive and adapt.”

Full conversation link in bio.

07/09/2026

New on Echoes & Edges 🎙️

Patria is joined by Aundi Kolber (author of Try Softer and Strong Like Water) to discuss how to experience God as safe and not as another relationship in which to perform.

“Healing is the return. It’s the integration where once there was separation, there is connection again.”

Link in bio to this heartfelt conversation.

07/08/2026

⏰⏳It's already that time of year when many of us begin thinking about how we want to invest our time and other resources in the always sooner-than-anticipated fall season!

If you're looking for a space to dip your toe - or dive - into something that naturally builds and holds community, Monica and Carla would be honored to have you join them for the Artist's Way group.

The group (both virtual and in person options available) details are below! 📢🔔👇